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本取扱説明書を熟読し、大切に保管してください Read this document carefully, and keep at hand so that it is available whenever necessary. N8403-012 1000BASE-T 接続ボード(2ch) 1000BASE-T Adapter (2ch) 取扱説明書 User’s Guide 構成部品一覧表 Packing list 本製品には以下のものが添付されております。確認してください。 Confirm that your package contains the followings; 品名 数量 備考 1000BASE-T 接続ボード(2ch) 1000BASE-T adapter (2ch) PCI ライザカード...
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Table Of Contents (English Edition) ***Read Carefully.*** Precautions ........................ ii Important Precautions....................iv Precautions ......................xii Adapter Appearance ..................40 How to attach the adapter on your server............ 42 Network cable connection ................43 Installing driver and setting up adapter ............44 Before attaching adapter ....................44 Changing BIOS settings after attaching the adapter............45 Before installing the driver ....................48...
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1000BASE-T 接続ボード(2ch) N8403-012 1000BASE-T Adapter(2ch) Important Precautions Be sure to read this document before using this product. Safety precautions Be sure to read this section. This section describes precautions and restrictions you should observe to the risk of personal injury or property damage.
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NEC assumes no liability for any accidents or damage to physical devices resulting from the use of this equipment in Prohibition such systems or facilities.
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1000BASE-T 接続ボード(2ch) N8403-012 1000BASE-T Adapter(2ch) 注意 必ずお守りください 濡れた手で本体装置の電源コードを抜き差ししないでください。 感電するおそれがあります。 N8403-012 アダプタを、本体装置への取り付け・取り外しをするとき には、必ず、アダプタを実装する CPU ブレードを抜いてから行ってく ださい。感電するおそれがあります。 本体装置の電源は、本体装置で指定された規格の電源を使用してくださ い。感電や火災をおこすおそれがあります。 CPU ブレードへの N8403-012 アダプタの取り付け・取り外しを行うと き、および、ブレード収納ユニットへ CPU ブレードを取り付けるとき に、指をはさんだり、ぶつけたりしないように注意してください。 本製品は、各自治体の条例に従って廃棄してください。詳しくは、各自 治体へお問い合わせください。 本製品を、他人に譲渡する場合は本書および添付品すべてを必ず一緒に 渡してください。 - vii -...
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1000BASE-T 接続ボード(2ch) N8403-012 1000BASE-T Adapter(2ch) Caution Observe fully. Do not plug/unplug the power cord with wet hands. There is a risk of an electric shock. When you attach/detach N8403-012 adapter to/from the server, make sure to remove first the CPU blade where this adapter is build-in.
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1000BASE-T 接続ボード(2ch) N8403-012 1000BASE-T Adapter(2ch) Caution Observe fully. This section describes what you should not do when attaching/detaching this product. Damages on N8403-012 adapter and/or the server (CPU blade and Blade Server Assemble Unit) due to negligence of any of these are not covered by the warranty.
® To use this product on Linux, install the driver either by + Media and manual that and come with the operating system provided by NEC + Update module available at NEC’s Web site Before you attach N8403-012 adapter to CPU blade, you should, ・Remove Intel...
N8403-012 1000BASE-T 接続ボード(2ch) 日本語版(Japanese Edition) 4.2. アダプタ取り付け後の BIOS 設定変更について CPU ブレードにアダプタを取り付けた後に、BIOS の設定値を一部変更する必要があります。 以下の手順に従って作業してください。 CPU ブレードの POWER を ON にします。 起動初期画面において F2 キーを押して、BIOS 設定モードに入ります。 下記の画面が現れます。 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Server Boot Exit Item Specific Help System time : [13:58:43]...
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N8403-012 1000BASE-T 接続ボード(2ch) 日本語版(Japanese Edition) 矢印キー(↑/↓)により[PCI Configuration]を選択し Enter キーを押します。 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Server Boot Exit PCI Configuration Item Specific Help Initializes device Embedded SCSI expansion ROM. Embedded NIC (Dual Gbit) Embedded Video Controller PCI Slot 1 Option ROM:...
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N8403-012 1000BASE-T 接続ボード(2ch) 日本語版(Japanese Edition) サブウィンドウの[Disabled]を選択して Enter キーを押します。 (サブウィンドウ上、赤色で示された文字が選択されている方です) PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Server Boot Exit PCI Configuration Item Specific Help Initializes device Embedded SCSI expansion ROM. Embedded NIC (Dual Gbit) Embedded Video Controller PCI Slot 1 Option ROM:...
N8403-012 1000BASE-T Adapter(2ch) English Edition(英語版) Adapter Appearance The appearance of this adapter, and names and positions of its parts are illustrated below. Front panel Front panel LAN port N8403-012 号機 xxxxxx PCI bus connector Bottom surface Top surface PCI slot...
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N8403-012 1000BASE-T Adapter (2ch) English Edition(英語版) Status Meaning Properly accessing the link partner. (Link established ) Indicates that data is being sent/received. ACT/ Blinking or lit Blinking interval varies depending on the traffic intensity. Not properly accessing the link partner.
N8403-012 1000BASE-T Adapter(2ch) English Edition(英語版) How to attach the adapter on your server Before attaching the adapter, you have to do the followings. For details, see Chapter 4 “Installing driver and setting up adapter” on page 44. ・To update the onboard LAN driver ・To remove Intel...
N8403-012 1000BASE-T Adapter (2ch) English Edition(英語版) 7. With a screw that comes with the CPU blade, fix the N8403-012 front panel to the CPU blade. Warning The server and adapter contain projecting components. Be careful not to damage them by attaching the adapter, and not to pinch or hurt your fingers.
Service Pack 4 or newer is applied on the operating system. * To use this product on Linux, install the driver either by + Media and manual that and come with the operating system provided by NEC + Update module available at NEC’s Web site When you have attached the adapter, you have to start up CPU blade and change a part of BIOS settings.
N8403-012 1000BASE-T Adapter (2ch) English Edition(英語版) Changing BIOS settings after attaching the adapter When you have attached the adapter to CPU blade, you have to change a part of BIOS settings. Follow the steps below. Turn on the CPU blade.
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N8403-012 1000BASE-T Adapter(2ch) English Edition(英語版) Press arrow keys (↑/↓) to select [PCI Configuration]. Press Enter key. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Server Boot Exit PCI Configuration Item Specific Help Initializes device Embedded SCSI expansion ROM. Embedded NIC (Dual Gbit)
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N8403-012 1000BASE-T Adapter (2ch) English Edition(英語版) Select [Disabled] on the sub window. Press Enter key. (On the sub window, selected option is in red.) PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Server Boot Exit PCI Configuration Item Specific Help Initializes device Embedded SCSI expansion ROM.
N8403-012 1000BASE-T Adapter(2ch) English Edition(英語版) Before installing the driver Make sure to attach the adapter to the CPU blade before you install N8403-012 driver. In addition, before you attach N8403-012 adapter, make sure to turn off the CPU blade and remove the CPU blade from Blade Server Assemble Unit.
N8403-012 1000BASE-T Adapter (2ch) English Edition(英語版) How to install on Windows 2000 ® This section describes how to install the driver on Windows2000 ® First, you update the onboard LAN driver and remove Intel PROSet. See Section 4.4.1 “How to update ®...
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On the command prompt, change the current directory to the CD-ROM drive. Enter the following command. Press Enter key. in the following command line samples represents a space.) If your server is NEC Express5800/420La: install.bat OBEL If your server is NEC Express5800/420Ma: install.bat OBMA...
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N8403-012 1000BASE-T Adapter (2ch) English Edition(英語版) How to remove Intel PROSet: ® * If Intel PROSet is not installed, you can skip this step. ® Select [Settings | Control Panel] from the Start menu. Double-click [Add/Remove Programs] icon. Select [Intel PROSet] button.
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N8403-012 1000BASE-T Adapter(2ch) English Edition(英語版) 4.4.2 How to install from CPU blade Insert your driver CD into the CD-ROM drive unit that is connected with the CPU blade. On the CPU blade screen, start the command prompt. Install the network driver.
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N8403-012 1000BASE-T Adapter (2ch) English Edition(英語版) 4.4.3 How to install from TS client Insert your driver CD into the CD-ROM drive unit that is connected with the CPU blade. * The driver CD become available also by assigning the client’s CD-ROM drive to the network drive on TS client window.
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N8403-012 1000BASE-T Adapter(2ch) English Edition(英語版) 4.4.4 How to install manually by using Device Manager Start [Device Manager] of CPU blade. Right-click [Intel®PRO/1000 MT Dual Port Server Adapter] or [Intel®PRO/1000 MT Dual Port Network Connection] from [Ethernet Controller] in [Other devices] or [Network adapters].
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N8403-012 1000BASE-T Adapter (2ch) English Edition(英語版) [Update Device Driver Wizard] dialog box is displayed. Click [Next]. [Install Hardware Device Driver] window is displayed. Select [Locate Driver (Recommended)]. Click [Next]. [Specify Device Driver] window is displayed. Insert the driver CD that comes with this product into the CD-ROM drive.
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N8403-012 1000BASE-T Adapter(2ch) English Edition(英語版) 4.4.5 How to install from DPM(Ver.2.1/3.0) For how to install from DPM (DeploymentManager) Ver.2.1/Ver.3.0, see the DPM User’ Manual. Do the followings to start Image Builder. Start [Image Builder]. Click [Registering applications]. You can enter any name in [Application name].
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N8403-012 1000BASE-T Adapter (2ch) English Edition(英語版) Select [Typical]. Click [Next]. Click [Install]. [InstallShield Wizard Completed]window is displayed. Click [Finish]. Restart the system.
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N8403-012 1000BASE-T Adapter(2ch) English Edition(英語版) 4.4.6 Initial diagnosis of adapter (Recommended) It is recommended to do initial diagnosis for your adapter by Intel PROSet after you installed ® Intel PROSet (how to start the diagnosis is all the same no matter how you installed it).
N8403-012 1000BASE-T Adapter (2ch) English Edition(英語版) How to install on Windows Server 2003 ® This section describes how to install the driver on WindowsServer2003 ®. First, you update the onboard LAN driver and remove Intel PROSet. See Section 4.5.1 “How to ®...
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N8403-012 1000BASE-T Adapter(2ch) English Edition(英語版) 4.5.1 How to update the onboard LAN driver and remove Intel PROSet ® Before you attach this product, confirm the network driver’s version for the onboard LAN. Update the driver if necessary. Remove Intel PROSet if installed.
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On the command prompt, change the current directory to the CD-ROM drive. Enter the following command. Press Enter key. in the following command line samples represents a space.) If your server is NEC Express5800/420La: install.bat OBEL If your server is NEC Express5800/420Ma: install.bat OBMA...
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N8403-012 1000BASE-T Adapter(2ch) English Edition(英語版) 4.5.2 How to install from CPU blade Insert your driver CD into the CD-ROM drive unit that is connected with the CPU blade. On the CPU blade screen, start the command prompt. Install the network driver.
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N8403-012 1000BASE-T Adapter (2ch) English Edition(英語版) 4.5.3 How to install from TS client Insert your driver CD into the CD-ROM drive unit that is connected with the CPU blade. * The driver CD become available also by assigning the client’s CD-ROM drive to the network drive on TS client window.
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N8403-012 1000BASE-T Adapter(2ch) English Edition(英語版) Click [Install]. [InstallShield Wizard Completed]window is displayed. Click [Finish]. Restart the system. 4.5.4 How to install manually by using Device Manager Start [Device Manager] of CPU blade. Right-click [Intel®PRO/1000 MT Dual Port Server Adapter] or [Intel®PRO/1000 MT Dual Port Network Connection] from [Ethernet Controller] in [Other devices] or [Network adapters].
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N8403-012 1000BASE-T Adapter (2ch) English Edition(英語版) [Hardware Update Wizard] dialog box is displayed. Select [install from a list or specific location (Advanced)]. Click [Next]. Select [Search for the best driver in these location], then, [Include this location in the search] (deselect all others). Enter, [<...
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N8403-012 1000BASE-T Adapter(2ch) English Edition(英語版) 4.5.5 How to install from DPM(Ver.2.1/3.0) For how to install from DPM (DeploymentManager) Ver.2.1/Ver.3.0, see the DPM User’ Manual. Do the followings to start Image Builder. Start [Image Builder]. Click [Registering applications]. You can enter any name in [Application name].
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N8403-012 1000BASE-T Adapter (2ch) English Edition(英語版) [Intel PROSet for Wired Connection - InstallShield Wizard] is displayed. Click ® [Next]. Read the license agreement. If you agree, select [I accept the terms in the license agreement]. Click [Next]. Select [Typical]. Click [Next].
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N8403-012 1000BASE-T Adapter(2ch) English Edition(英語版) 4.5.6 Initial diagnosis of adapter (Recommended) It is recommended to do initial diagnosis for your adapter by Intel PROSet after you installed ® Intel PROSet (how to start the diagnosis is all the same no matter how you installed it).
N8403-012 1000BASE-T Adapter (2ch) English Edition(英語版) How to set up Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) function and Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) With more than one N8403-012 adapters, you can balance loads over your network, and redundant cabling becomes possible. Available functions are as follows;...
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N8403-012 1000BASE-T Adapter(2ch) English Edition(英語版) Configuration samples AFT function in dual system: Switching Hub Switching Hub Operational N8403 N8403- Port A L3 Switching Hub L3 Switching Hub Port B Switching Hub Switching Hub Express5800/BladeServer Express5800/BladeServer Stand by Subnet AdapterTeaming configuration:...
N8403-012 1000BASE-T Adapter (2ch) English Edition(英語版) How to set up on Windows 2000 ® Select [Settings | Control Panel] from Start menu. [Control Panel] window is displayed. Double-click [Intel PROSet Wired] icon. ® [Intel PROSet for Wired Connections] dialog box is displayed.
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N8403-012 1000BASE-T Adapter(2ch) English Edition(英語版) Select adapters that you want to make a team. Click [Next]. Click [Finish]. You go back to [Intel PROSet for Wired Connection] dialog box. Click [Apply], then, ® [OK]. Restart the system.
N8403-012 1000BASE-T Adapter (2ch) English Edition(英語版) Troubleshooting If you cannot connect your adapter to the network, Verify that the communication mode on adapter matches that on Link partner (such as hub/switch). If the adapter’s communication mode is set to full duplex mode, make sure that the link partner’s communication mode is also set to full duplex mode.
N8403-012 1000BASE-T Adapter(2ch) English Edition(英語版) Verify if the adapter LEDs are on or off. N8403-012 adapter has LEDs around LAN port. You can see there if the link is established, or how busy the traffic is. LED statuses and their meanings are listed below.
N8403-012 1000BASE-T Adapter (2ch) English Edition(英語版) Common problems and solutions The diagnostic utility reports the adapter is “Not enabled by BIOS” PCI BIOS is not configuring the adapter correctly. See Section 7.1 “Tips on PCI installation” on page 76 for details.
N8403-012 1000BASE-T Adapter(2ch) English Edition(英語版) Technical information Tips on PCI installation PCI is designed to automatically make settings for add-in cards whenever started. PCI makes settings for network adapter’s I/O address and IRQ level at startup. No adapter software can change these settings. If an error occurs at the server startup, a further setting may be required.
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N8403-012 1000BASE-T Adapter (2ch) English Edition(英語版) Memo.
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N8403-012 1000BASE-T 接続ボード(2ch) 取扱説明書 1000BASE-T Adapter(2ch) User’s Guide 2004 年 7 月初版 First Printing, July 2004 日本電気株式会社 東京都 港区 芝 5 丁目 7 番 1 号 TEL(03)3454-1111(大代表) NEC Corporation 7-1 Shiba 5-chome, Minato-ku Tokyo 108-8001, Japan この取扱説明書は再生紙を使用しています 856-124304-012-A *856-124304-012- AK*...