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3X-DEGXA-XX PCI-X/PCI Gigabit Ethernet Network Interface Controllers User Guide EK-DEGXA-IN. B01 This user guide provides installation information for the HP 3X-DEGXA-SB/-SA and 3X-DEGXA-TB/-TA PCI-X/PCI Gigabit NIC Families. Hewlett-Packard Company...
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European Union Notice Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community and if this product has telecommunication functionality, the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC). Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms (in parentheses are the equivalent international standards and regulations): •...
Where to Go for Additional Help......................viii Introduction Overview ..............................1-1 NIC Descriptions ..........................1-1 HP AlphaServer and AlphaStation Support and Configuration Rules..........1-2 Features ..............................1-3 Hardware Overview ..........................1-4 3X-DEGXA-TA/TB PCI/PCI-X to Single-port 10/100/1000 UTP Ethernet NIC......1-4 3X-DEGXA-SA/SB PCI/PCI-X to Single-port 1000 Mbps Ethernet MMF NIC ......
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Specifications 3X-DEGXx-xx PCI-X/PCI Gigabit NIC Specifications................B-1 UTP Cable Specifications ......................... B-2 Using UTP Category 5 Cable in Gigabit Over Copper Installations..........B-2 RJ-45 Pinouts and Crossover Function..................... B-2 10/100 Straight-Through Pinouts ....................... B-3 10/100 Crossover Pinouts........................B-4 Gigabit over Copper Internal Straight- Through Pinouts ..............B-5 Gigabit over Copper External Crossover Pinouts................
About This Guide This user guide can be used for reference when servicing HP 3X-DEGXA-xx PCI-X/PCI Gigabit Ethernet Server Adapters. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from electric shock and hazardous energy levels, only authorized service technicians should attempt to repair this equipment.
Where to Go for Additional Help In addition to this guide, the following information sources are available: • Alpha Network Option QuickSpecs • AlphaServer Platform QuickSpecs • AlphaServer Supported Options List • For HP technical support refer to the HP website: www.hp.com viii...
Both sets of NICs can be plugged into either a PCI or PCI-X I/O bus; however, the (-SA & -TA) can only be operated in PCI-mode when installed in a PCI-X slot on an HP AlphaServer or AlphaStation platform. The -SA and –TA are configured by the Console during power-up to only operate in PCI mode.
Alpha System should be consulted prior to installation of these options. Operating System (OpenVMS, Tru64 UNIX) and Console minimum revisions apply, as well as maximum number of NICs and PCI/PCI-X slot restrictions. hp 3X-DEGXA-xx PCI-X/PCI Gigabit Ethernet Network Interface Controller Part Number: 3X-DEGXA-xx...
LED indicators for activity, link integrity, and speed • Driver support is part of the Tru64 UNIX and OpenVMS operating system distributions and respective updates. • Console Pre-Boot Execution Environment for both Tru64 UNIX and OpenVMS hp 3X-DEGXA-xx PCI-X/PCI Gigabit Ethernet Network Interface Controller Part Number: 3X-DEGXA-xx...
Refer to Table 1-1 for descriptions of LED operations. 10/100/ 1000 DATA 10/100/1000 Auto-Negotiating RJ-45 Port 1000 Mb/s LED 1000 100 Mb/s LED 10 Mb/s LED Activity LED Figure 1-1 3X-DEGXA-TA/TB RJ-45 Port and LED Locations hp 3X-DEGXA-xx PCI-X/PCI Gigabit Ethernet Network Interface Controller Part Number: 3X-DEGXA-xx...
LED for data transfer status. Until the driver software is properly installed, all four LEDs will remain lit when the server is powered on. The following table describes the LED indicators located on the front panel of the HP 3X- DEGXA-TA/TB NIC.
No data detected on port Link Blinking Slowly Port has been disabled by software. Good link. No link; possible bad cable, bad connector, or configuration mismatch LED1 NOT used LED2 hp 3X-DEGXA-xx PCI-X/PCI Gigabit Ethernet Network Interface Controller Part Number: 3X-DEGXA-xx...
NOTE: Before removing the cover of the server, refer to the HP documentation for the proper methods for installing a PCI card and avoiding electric shock hazards.
Installing the Adapter Installing the Adapter in a Server Refer to the HP AlphaServer documentation for additional information on how to safely install a PCI-X/PCI card in the server. Please refer to the AlphaServer and AlphaStation QuickSpec and Supported Options List http://h18002.www1.hp.com/alphaserver/...
A crossover cable is required for point-to-point operation (connected directly to another host without an intervening switch). A straight-through cable will work provided that the DEGXA is configured to auto-negotiate; however, a crossover cable is highly recommended to avoid possible confusion. hp 3X-DEGXA-xx PCI-X/PCI Gigabit Ethernet Network Interface Controller Part Number: 3X-DEGXA-xx...
(6.5 to 1640.42 ft) 50/125um 2 to 550 m Duplex SC 500 MHz (6.5 to 1804.46 ft) Figure 2-4 Connecting the MMF “SC” Connectorized Cable to the DEGXA NIC hp 3X-DEGXA-xx PCI-X/PCI Gigabit Ethernet Network Interface Controller Part Number: 3X-DEGXA-xx...
TIMA Kit. Please refer to the Supported Options List for your Alpha CPU for the minimum supported versions, installation and configuration information. A minimum revision Console support may also be required. hp 3X-DEGXA-xx PCI-X/PCI Gigabit Ethernet Network Interface Controller Part Number: 3X-DEGXA-xx...
Remove all other adapters from the system and run the tests again. If the NIC passes the tests, the other adapters may be causing contention. hp 3X-DEGXA-xx PCI-X/PCI Gigabit Ethernet Network Interface Controller Part Number: 3X-DEGXA-xx...
If you do not have any of the suggested equipment for proper grounding, have a Hewlett- Packard authorized reseller install the part. NOTE: For more information on static electricity or assistance with product installation, contact your HP authorized reseller. hp 3X-DEGXA-xx PCI-X/PCI Gigabit Ethernet Network Interface Controller...
Table B-2. Table B-2: 10/100 Pinouts Using Internal, Straight-Through Crossover Function Color Match Function White/Orange Orange/White White/Green Blue/White White/Blue Green/White White/Brown Brown/White hp 3X-DEGXA-xx PCI-X/PCI Gigabit Ethernet Network Interface Controller Part Number: 3X-DEGXA-xx...
Table B-5: Gigabit over Copper Crossover Pinouts Function Color Match Function BI_DA+ White/Orange BI_DB+ BI_DA- Orange/White BI_DB- BI_DB+ White/Green BI_DA+ BI_DC+ Blue/White BI_DD+ BI_DC- White/Blue BI_DD- BI_DB- Green/White BI_DA- BI_DD+ White/Brown BI_DC+ BI_DD- Brown/White BI_DC- hp 3X-DEGXA-xx PCI-X/PCI Gigabit Ethernet Network Interface Controller Part Number: 3X-DEGXA-xx...
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Figure B-4 shows the correct Gigabit over copper wiring to be used when the crossover function is implemented externally in the twisted-pair cabling. Figure B-4: Gigabit Over Copper External Crossover for RJ-45 Connector hp 3X-DEGXA-xx PCI-X/PCI Gigabit Ethernet Network Interface Controller Part Number: 3X-DEGXA-xx...
The 3X-DEGXA-SB is reported as being a 3X-DEGXA-SA, and the 3X-DEGXA-TB is reported as being a 3X-DEGXA-TA. This has no effect on the operation or performance of either the 3X-DEGXA-SB or –TB, and has been corrected beginning in BL25. hp 3X-DEGXA-xx PCI-X/PCI Gigabit Ethernet Network Interface Controller Part Number: 3X-DEGXA-xx...