HP Hewlett Packard Network Card 5969 8430 User Manual

HP NetServer 10/100TX  
PCI LAN Adapter  
Installation Guide  
HP Part Number 5969-8430  
Printed in April 2000  
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Audience Assumptions  
The guide is for the person who installs, administers, and  
troubleshoots LAN servers. Hewlett-Packard Company assumes  
you are qualified in the servicing of HP NetServer equipment  
and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous  
energy levels.  
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Contents  
1 HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN Adapter for PCI Systems1  
Included Parts ......................................................................2  
2 Where to Go for More Information.....................................3  
Readme Files.......................................................................3  
Service and Support.............................................................3  
3 Installing the Adapter in the NetServer..............................5  
4 Connecting the Network Cable ..........................................7  
Connect the Wake on LAN Power Cable ..............................8  
Using Wake on LAN.............................................................9  
Make a Setup Floppy Disk..................................................10  
5 Configuring the Adapter and Installing Drivers..............11  
Novell NetWare 5.0 Only....................................................11  
Novell NetWare 4.1x or 4.2 Only........................................12  
Windows 2000....................................................................13  
Install Network Drivers from Disk ....................................13  
Windows NT Automatic Configuration ................................14  
Adding an Adapter while Installing Windows NT..............15  
Windows NT Version 4.0 Only ........................................15  
Windows NT Version 3.51 Only.......................................15  
Windows NT Troubleshooting.............................................16  
UNIX, Banyan VINES, and Other Operating Systems.........17  
HPSet: An Overview ..........................................................17  
Priority Packet: An Overview..............................................18  
Prioritizing Network Traffic..............................................18  
IEEE 802.1p Tagging......................................................19  
High Priority Queue.........................................................20  
6 Installing Multiple Adapters .............................................21  
NetWare Users...................................................................21  
Windows NT 3.51 Users.....................................................21  
7 Selecting Duplex Mode (Optional)...................................23  
Manually Configuring for Full Duplex..................................24  
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Setting Full Duplex in Windows NT/2000 ........................24  
Setting Full Duplex in NetWare Servers..........................24  
Setting Full Duplex in Other Operating Systems .............25  
Join a Virtual LAN...............................................................25  
General Configuration Notes ..............................................26  
Adding a VLAN in Windows NT 4.0 ....................................26  
Adding a VLAN in Windows 2000 .......................................27  
8 Choosing Adapter Teaming Options...............................29  
General Configuration Notes ..............................................29  
Setting up Adapter Fault Tolerance ....................................30  
Setting up Adapter Fault Tolerance in Windows NT 4.0......30  
Configuring Properties ....................................................31  
Deleting a Team .............................................................31  
Setting up Adapter Fault Tolerance in NetWare..................31  
Deleting a Team .............................................................33  
Setting up Adaptive Load Balancing...................................33  
Setting up ALB in Windows NT 4.0.....................................34  
Deleting a Team .............................................................34  
Setting up ALB in NetWare.................................................34  
Setting Up Cisco Fast EtherChannel...................................35  
Setting up FEC in Windows NT 4.0.................................35  
Setting up FEC in NetWare ................................................36  
Teaming Options Supported by OS and Protocol................36  
9 Troubleshooting and FAQs..............................................37  
If the Adapter Can’t Connect to the Network.......................37  
Make sure the cable is installed properly.........................37  
Check the LED lights on the adapter. ..............................37  
Responder Testing on the Network (Optional) .................37  
Make sure you’re using the correct drivers. .....................39  
Make sure the switch port and the adapter have the same  
duplex setting. ................................................................39  
Testing the Adapter (Diagnostics).......................................39  
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)...................................39  
10Technical Information.......................................................41  
PCI Installation Tips ...........................................................41  
Removing an Existing Adapter in Windows 2000................42  
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Removing an Existing Adapter in Windows NT...................42  
Fast Ethernet Wiring...........................................................43  
Power Management............................................................43  
11Specifications ...................................................................45  
12Warranty and Support ......................................................47  
Hardware Warranty ............................................................47  
HP Repair and Telephone Support .....................................47  
13Regulatory Information.....................................................49  
Notice for United States (Federal Communications  
Commission) ......................................................................49  
Notice for Canada (Industry Canada)..................................50  
Notice for Japan.................................................................50  
Notice for Taiwan ...............................................................51  
Declaration of Conformity (US and EU) ..............................52  
A Quick Install Guide in Chinese .......................................53  
Index......................................................................................55  
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1 HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI  
LAN Adapter for PCI  
Systems  
Compatible with IEEE 802.3u 100Base-T standard  
for 100 Mbps  
Compatible with IEEE 802.3i 10Base-T and  
Ethernet standards for 10 Mbps  
Supports PCI slots (Peripheral Component  
Interconnect) version 2.2 standard  
Fully PCI Plug-and-Play compatible; no switches or  
jumpers  
A single RJ-45 twisted-pair connector with  
automatic detection of LAN type 10-Mbps or 100-  
Mbps when the cabling is attached  
Same driver set for both 10-Mbps and 100-Mbps  
operation  
Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) provides redundant  
links to the network  
Fast EtherChannel (FEC) increases transmission  
and reception throughput  
Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) increases  
transmission throughput  
Virtual LAN (VLAN) Support (IEEE 802.1Q)  
increases network performance and improves  
network security  
Priority Packet (IEEE 802.1p) support for critical  
applications  
TCP Checksum Offload  
Driver support for major network operating systems  
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HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN Adapter for PCI Systems  
Bus master data transfer mode and optimized drivers  
ensure high performance and low CPU utilization  
Full-duplex capability  
LEDs for easy monitoring of LAN adapter status  
Configuration, diagnostic, and information utility  
named Setup  
Windows-based configuration and diagnostic utility  
named HPSet  
Capable of supporting Desktop Management  
Interface (DMI) and Simple Network Management  
Protocol (SNMP) network management  
Client drivers for desktop LAN solutions are not  
supported (such as NetWare, Windows 95, Windows  
NT, Windows for Workgroups, and others)  
Included Parts  
One LAN adapter card (product number HP  
D5013B)  
One HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN Adapter  
Drivers CD  
Software License Agreement  
The HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN Adapter  
Installation Guide (this manual)  
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2 Where to Go for More  
Information  
Readme Files  
For detailed information about the adapter, view the "ReadMe"  
files on the HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN Adapter Drivers  
CD.  
Topics include:  
Installing adapter drivers  
Latest news and general adapter information  
Hardware specifications and cabling information  
Adapter installation and special configurations  
Running diagnostics  
Setting up Adapter Teaming Options  
Service and Support  
Hewlett-Packards automated electronic services provide  
product information, troubleshooting tips and solutions, and the  
latest drivers to download.  
These 24-hour-a-day online services include:  
HP FIRST Fax Retrieval Service  
HP BBS (Bulletin Board)  
FTP services on the Internet and CompuServe  
World Wide Web Site:  
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3 Installing the Adapter in the  
NetServer  
NOTE  
If you are replacing an existing adapter with  
the HP NetServer 10/100 adapter in  
Windows NT, see the section Removing an  
Existing Adapter in Windows NT in Chapter  
10, "Technical Information," later in this  
guide.  
1. Shut down Windows (if it’s running) by clicking the Start  
button, and then clicking Shut Down.  
2. Turn off the server and unplug the power cord. Then  
remove its cover.  
WARNING  
Turn off and unplug power to the server  
before removing its cover. Failure to do so  
could shock you and may damage the  
adapter or server.  
3. Remove the cover bracket from a PCI busmaster adapter  
slot by unscrewing the screw that secures it. Most  
computers have busmaster-enabled slots. If you have  
configuration problems, see your computer’s  
documentation to determine if the PCI slots are  
busmaster-enabled.  
4. If you want to enable the Wake On LAN feature, see the  
Connect the Wake On LAN Power Cable section in  
Chapter 4, "Connecting the Network Cable," later in this  
guide before completing the rest of these steps.  
5. Insert the HP NetServer 10/100 adapter into a PCI slot and  
push it into the slot until it’s firmly seated. Then secure the  
adapter bracket with the screw you removed in step 3.  
6. Replace the server cover and plug in the power cord.  
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Figure 3-1. Installing the Adapter in the HP NetServer  
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4 Connecting the Network  
Cable  
1. Connect a Twisted Pair Ethernet (TPE) network cable to  
the adapter as shown below.  
For 100BASE-TX, your network cable must be  
Category 5, twisted- pair wiring. If you want to run  
the adapter at 100 Mbps, it must be connected to a  
100BASE-TX hub or switch (not a 100BASE-T4  
hub).  
For 10BASE-T, use Category 3, 4, or 5 twisted-pair  
wiring. If you want to use this adapter in a  
residential environment, you must use a Category 5  
cable.  
NOTE  
Use a Category 5 TPE cable and a RJ-45  
connector for this adapter. Do not use  
Category 3 wiring at 100 Mbps. At 100  
Mbps, connect to a TX hub, not a T4 hub.  
For full duplex, see the Duplex Mode section  
later in this guide. For more information on  
100BASE-TX wiring requirements and  
limitations, see the Fast Ethernet Wiring in  
PCI Installation Tips section later in this  
guide.  
2. To configure the adapter, continue with the procedures  
specific to your operating system outlined later in this  
guide.  
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Connect the Wake on LAN Power Cable  
For the Wake on LAN (WOL) feature to work correctly, the  
adapter must be connected to a continuous power source. This  
allows the HP NetServer 10/100 adapter to “listen to” the  
network even when the computer is turned off. To install the  
WOL power cable, carefully follow the procedure below.  
WARNING  
Turn off and unplug power to the computer  
before installing the WOL cable. The WOL  
connector on your motherboard is live when  
the computer is plugged in to a power  
outlet. Failure to do so could damage the  
adapter or computer. Likewise, always  
unplug the computer prior to removing an  
adapter from the computer.  
1. Make sure your computer is unplugged from the power  
outlet.  
2. Locate the 3-pin WOL connector on the HP NetServer  
10/100 adapter. Attach one end of the WOL cable to the  
adapter as shown in Figure 4-1.  
NOTE  
The connector is notched so as to prevent  
incorrect attachment.  
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Figure 4-1. Connecting the Wake On LAN Cable  
3. Locate the WOL connector on your motherboard. The  
location varies, depending on the vendor and model of  
motherboard. The WOL connector is usually located near  
other power connectors, such as the LED connectors.  
4. Connect the other end of the WOL cable to the connector  
on the motherboard as shown in Figure 4-1.  
5. Some computers may require you to change a setting in  
your computer’s BIOS or Setup program to enable the  
WOL feature. Check your computer owner’s manual or  
contact your dealer for more information.  
6. Replace the computer cover and plug in the power cord.  
Using Wake on LAN  
The Wake on LAN feature operates according to a published  
specification. In simple terms, the specification allows  
designers to build network adapters that are capable of  
“listening” to network activity even when the computer is  
turned off.  
WOL adapters have a special low-power standby mode that is  
active when the rest of the computer is without power. The  
adapter will respond to a special “wake-up” packet sent by  
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another computer or network device. Typically, this wake-up  
packet causes the adapter to signal the computer to power up  
and run a pre-defined program.  
See the Troubleshooting and FAQs section later in this guide  
for general troubleshooting and a listing of common problems  
and solutions for Wake on LAN operability.  
Make a Setup Floppy Disk  
If you need to use a floppy disk to install the adapter drivers,  
use the MAKEDISK.BAT utility located in the ROOT directory  
on the HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN Adapter Drivers CD.  
MAKEDISK [operating system] [destination]  
where [operating system] is the OS for which you are creating  
the diskette and [destination] is the drive letter and path (such  
as A:).  
The possible [operating system] options are:  
W2K = Microsoft Windows 2000  
NT = Microsoft Windows NT  
NW = Novell NetWare servers and clients  
OS2= IBM OS/2  
UTIL= DOS Diagnostics and information  
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5 Configuring the Adapter and  
Installing Drivers  
Novell NetWare 5.0 Only  
Use the NetWare Install program to install the HP NetServer  
10/100 adapter driver in Novell NetWare 5.0. For Novell  
NetWare 4.1x, see the Novell NetWare 4.1x or 4.2 Only section  
following this section. For Novell NetWare 3.11, 3.12 and 3.2,  
see the ReadMe files. The following procedure is a condensed  
description of the installation process:  
1. From the NetWare console, type NWCONFIGand press  
Enter.  
2. From the Configuration Options screen, choose Driver  
Options and press Enter.  
3. Choose Configure network drivers and press Enter. If  
any drivers are already loaded, a list of them appears.  
4. Choose Select an additional driver and press Enter. A list  
of drivers appears.  
5. Insert the HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN Adapter  
Drivers CD into the CD-ROM drive and press the Insert  
key to install an unlisted driver.  
6. To specify the correct path to your media (if necessary),  
press F3. Press Enter to search the floppy or CD-ROM  
drive. To install from the CD, type the CD Volume Name:  
\NetWare Server Name. For example,  
HPTX_PCI_A+:\NWSERVER.  
7. Select the appropriate HP PCI LAN Adapter and press  
Enter.  
8. Respond to the Copy and Save prompts.  
9. Use the arrow keys to select additional protocol types, F3  
to manually set IPX Frame types, or choose the defaults.  
10. Enter the slot number. (You can find the slot number by  
switching to the Console and manually loading the driver.  
A list of available slot numbers is displayed. Then abort  
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(press Esc) the manual install and return to the NWConfig  
screen.)  
11. Select Save parameters and load driver to continue.  
12. For each additional adapter you want to install, respond to  
the prompt and then repeat steps 7-11.  
13. To complete the driver installation process, press the Esc  
key until you arrive back at the Installation Options screen.  
14. To return to the console prompt, choose Exit.  
NOTE  
If the adapter cannot transmit or receive  
following the installation, you may need to  
modify the frame type in the  
AUTOEXEC.NCFfile.  
Novell NetWare 4.1x or 4.2 Only  
Use the NetWare install program to install the HP NetServer  
10/100 adapter driver in Novell NetWare 4.1x. For Novell  
NetWare 3.11, 3.12 and 3.2, see the ReadMe files. The  
following procedure is a condensed description of the  
installation process:  
NOTE  
Prior to installing, either load DOS or  
NetWare drivers from your computer’s  
CD-ROM drive or create a floppy disk from  
the HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN  
Adapter Drivers CD using the  
MAKEDISK.BATutility. See the Making a  
Setup Floppy Disk section earlier in this  
guide.  
1. From the NetWare console, type LOAD INSTALLand  
press Enter.  
2. From the Installation Options screen, choose Driver  
options and press Enter.  
3. Choose Configure network drivers and press Enter. If  
any drivers are already loaded, a list of them appears.  
4. Choose Select an additional driver and press Enter. A  
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list of drivers appears.  
5. Insert the HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN Adapter  
Drivers CD into the CD-ROM drive and choose Install an  
unlisted driver by clicking Insert.  
6. If necessary, specify the correct path to your media by  
pressing F3. Press Enter to search the floppy or CD-ROM  
drive.  
7. The driver name is displayed: HP NetServer 10/100  
adapter. Press Enter to select it.  
8. The next screens ask for frame and protocol types. Use the  
arrow keys to select specific items or choose the defaults.  
Select Save parameters and load driver to continue.  
9. For each additional adapter you want to install, press Esc,  
and then repeat steps 7-8.  
10. To complete the driver installation process, press the Esc  
key until you arrive back at the Installation Options screen.  
11. To return to the console prompt, choose Exit.  
NOTE  
If the adapter cannot transmit or receive  
following the installation, you may need to  
modify the frame type in the  
AUTOEXEC.NCFfile.  
Windows 2000  
Install Network Drivers from Disk  
After you put the HP NetServer 10/100 adapter in the  
computer, connect the network cable, plug in the power cord  
and start the computer. Windows automatically installs a  
driver for the adapter from its own library of drivers. However,  
you should still install the driver that is included on the HP  
NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN Adapter Drivers CD to ensure  
you have the complete set of features described in this guide.  
You can install this driver manually using the following  
instructions:  
1. Insert the HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN Adapter  
Drivers CD in the CD-ROM drive. (If the HP Product  
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Setup Autorun screen appears, you may close it.)  
2. From the Control Panel, double-click the System icon,  
select the Hardware tab, and click the Device Manager  
button.  
3. Select “Network Adapters” and right-click on the HP  
NetServer 10/100 adapter listing to display its menu. Then  
click the Properties menu option.  
4. From the Properties dialog box, click the Driver tab and  
click the Update Driver button. The Upgrade Device  
Driver Wizard appears. Click Next.  
5. At the prompt “What do you want the wizard to do?" select  
the “Search for a suitable driver for my device” radio  
button and click Next.  
6. Select the CD-ROM drives check box and click Next.  
7. Select the “Install one of the other drivers” check box and  
click Next.  
8. Select the driver on the HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN  
Adapter Drivers CD and click Next.  
9. Restart your computer.  
After restarting your computer, connect to your network by  
double-clicking My Network Places icon on the desktop.  
Windows NT Automatic Configuration  
PCI computers automatically detect and configure  
PCI-compliant adapters while starting the computer. The  
adapter IRQ level and I/O address are automatically set by the  
BIOS each time you start your server.  
Start your server to automatically configure the adapter.  
Configuration is complete when Windows NT starts or when  
the DOS prompt appears.  
If your server displays an error while booting, it may require  
additional steps to configure. See the PCI Installation Tips  
section later in this guide for more information.  
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Adding an Adapter while Installing Windows NT  
The HP driver that ships with Windows NT 4.0 is an older  
driver that does not support this adapter.  
Therefore if you want to install the HP NetServer 10/100  
adapter while installing Windows NT, you need to install the  
adapter after the installation of Windows NT is complete or  
install the adapter software from a floppy installation disk  
created from the HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN Adapter  
Drivers CD (using the MAKEDISK.BATfile on the root of the  
CD).  
Windows NT Version 4.0 Only  
After putting the adapter in the server, connecting the cable,  
and starting Windows NT, you need to install the correct  
drivers.  
1. Double-click the Network icon in Control Panel.  
2. Click the Adapters tab.  
3. Click Add. You’ll see a list of adapters.  
4. Don’t select an adapter from this list. Instead, insert the  
HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN Adapter Drivers CD  
into the appropriate drive and click Have Disk.  
5. Specify the appropriate drive in the dialog box and click  
OK. Then follow the prompts to complete installation.  
When the adapter is added you’ll see a new adapter listed  
in the Network adapters list.  
6. Click Close to finish.  
7. Restart Windows NT when prompted.  
Windows NT Version 3.51 Only  
After putting the adapter in the server, connecting the cable,  
and starting Windows NT; you need to install the correct  
drivers.  
1. Double-click the Network icon in Control Panel.  
2. Click Add Adapter.  
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3. When the list of adapters appears, scroll to the end of the  
list and select <Other> Requires disk from  
manufacturer, then click Continue.  
4. Insert the HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN Adapter  
Drivers CD in the appropriate drive, specify that drive,  
then click OK.  
5. Select the HP NetServer adapter, and then click OK.  
Drivers and utilities are installed.  
6. The TCP/IP Configuration dialog box appears. Enter the  
appropriate information and click OK. Remove the HP  
NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN Adapter Drivers CD.  
7. When prompted, restart Windows NT.  
NOTE  
For troubleshooting information, see the  
next section, Windows NT Troubleshooting.  
Windows NT Troubleshooting  
If Windows NT reports an error or you can’t connect to the  
network, try the suggestions here first, then turn to the  
Troubleshooting and FAQs section later in this guide, if  
necessary.  
1. Make sure that you use the drivers for this adapter. Drivers  
are located on the HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN  
Adapter Drivers CD.  
2. In your computer’s BIOS settings, make sure “Plug and  
Play OS” is set to NO.  
3. Make sure the driver is loaded and the protocols are bound.  
Check the Settings in the Control Panel’s  
Network/Bindings dialog box.  
4. Check the Windows NT Event Viewer for error messages.  
5. If you are attaching to a NetWare network, check your  
frame type and verify that NetWare client or server  
software has been installed.  
6. Test the adapter with the HPSet advanced configuration  
utility that was installed on your system when you installed  
the HP NetServer 10/100 adapter. To start HPSet,  
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double-click the HPSet icon in the Windows Control  
Panel. To run diagnostics, select the adapter and click the  
Diagnostics tab, then click Run Tests. For additional  
information, click Help in the HPSet window.  
7. Check with your LAN administrator — you may need to  
install supplemental networking software.  
UNIX, Banyan VINES, and Other  
Operating Systems  
Refer to the online documents. On a DOS computer, view the  
appropriate ReadMe file for information on installing your  
network driver.  
To view the ReadMe files go to the \INFO folder and use a text  
editor such as Notepad.  
HPSet: An Overview  
When you install the HP NetServer 10/100 adapter Windows  
drivers, an advanced configuration utility called HPSet is also  
installed. Users running Windows 2000 or NT can easily test  
hardware and set standard and advanced adapter features with  
HPSet. HPSet runs when you select an adapter and click the  
Properties button in the Network Control Panel.  
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Figure 5-1. HPSet for Windows NT  
Priority Packet: An Overview  
Priority Packet is a traffic-prioritization utility that enables you  
to set up priority filters to process high priority traffic before  
normal traffic. Using Priority Packet, you can give priority to  
critical applications or users.  
Priority Packet is available on the HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI  
LAN Adapter Drivers CD in the \Priority Packet directory.  
Prioritizing Network Traffic  
Priority Packet lets you set up priority filters to send  
information from critical nodes or applications with an  
indicated priority. By prioritizing traffic at the host or entry  
point of the network, network devices can base forwarding  
decisions on priority information defined in the packet.  
Priority Packet prioritizes traffic based on priority filters —  
parameters you assign to be applied to outgoing (transmit)  
packets. Using the Priority Filter Wizard, you can set up  
pre-defined or custom priority filters based on a node (MAC)  
address, Ethernet type, or by various properties of the protocol  
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and port. Priority Packet provides two different methods for  
prioritizing traffic: IEEE 802.1p tagging and High Priority  
Queue.  
IEEE 802.1p Tagging  
IEEE 802.1p is a new IEEE standard for tagging, or adding  
additional bytes of information to, packets with different  
priority levels. Packets are tagged with four additional bytes,  
which increase the packet size and indicate a priority level.  
When these packets are sent out on the network, the higher-  
priority packets are transferred first. Priority packet tagging  
(also known as Traffic Class Expediting) allows the adapter to  
work with other elements of the network (switches, routers) to  
deliver priority packets first. 802.1p tagging enables you to  
assign specific priority levels from 0 (low) to 7 (high).  
Using the IEEE 802.1p standard for packet tagging, you can  
assign values to packets based on their priority. This method  
requires a network infrastructure that supports packet tagging.  
The routing devices receiving and transferring these packets on  
your network must support 802.1p for tagging to be effective.  
After you set up the priority filter in Priority Packet, you must  
launch HPSet and select 802.1p/802.1Q Tagging on the  
Advanced tab.  
CAUTION  
IEEE 802.1p tagging increases the size of  
the packets it tags. Some hubs and switches  
won’t recognize the larger packets and will  
drop them. Check your hub or switch  
documentation to see if it supports 802.1p.  
(You can configure the switch to strip the  
tags from the packets and send it on to the  
next destination as normal traffic.) If these  
devices don’t support 802.1p or you’re not  
sure, use High Priority Queue (HPQ) to  
prioritize network traffic.  
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The requirements for effectively using IEEE 802.1p tagging  
are:  
The other devices receiving and routing 802.1p  
tagged packets must support 802.1p.  
The adapters on these devices must support 802.1p  
(adapters using the 82558 or later Ethernet  
controller). All HP NetServer 10/100 adapters  
support 802.1p.  
The adapter(s) cannot be assigned to an adapter  
team.  
If you’re setting up VLANs and packet tagging on  
the same adapter, you must select the 802.1p/802.1Q  
Tagging and the Enable option on the HPSet  
Advanced tab.  
High Priority Queue  
If your network infrastructure devices don’t support IEEE  
802.1p or you’re not sure, you can still define priority filters  
and send packets as high priority. While High Priority Queue  
(HPQ) doesn’t provide the precise priority levels of 802.1p  
tagging, it does assign traffic as either high or low priority, and  
sends high priority packets first. Therefore, if there are multiple  
applications on a system sending packets, the packets from the  
application with a priority filter are sent out first. HPQ doesn't  
change network routing, or add any information to the packets.  
To assign HPQ, you can specify it using Priority Packet when  
you create or assign a priority filter.  
To effectively use HPQ tagging, the adapter(s) cannot be  
assigned to an adapter team.  
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6 Installing Multiple Adapters  
The adapters 12-digit, hexadecimal Ethernet address is printed  
on a sticker placed on the adapter. The Ethernet address is  
sometimes called the node address or the MAC address. Note  
that the PCI slot number may not correspond with the physical  
connector in your NetServer.  
NetWare Users  
The server drivers use the PCI slot number to identify each  
installed adapter. You can correlate the PCI slot number to the  
adapter by using the Ethernet address that is printed on a label  
on the adapter. Run Setup to view the Ethernet address and slot  
number for each installed adapter. For more information, see  
the ReadMe files.  
Windows NT 3.51 Users  
Repeat the configuration procedure for each adapter you want  
to install.  
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7 Selecting Duplex Mode  
(Optional)  
Duplexing is a performance option that lets you choose how the  
adapter sends and receives data packets over the network. The  
adapter can operate at full duplex only when connected to a full  
duplex 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX switch, or to another full  
duplex adapter.  
The possible settings for duplexing are:  
Auto (requires a full duplex adapter or switch with  
auto-negotiation capability). The adapter negotiates  
with the switch to send and receive packets at the  
highest rate. This is the default setting. If the switch  
does not provide auto-negotiation, the adapter runs  
at half duplex.  
Full duplex (requires a full duplex switch or  
adapter). The adapter can send and receive packets  
at the same time. This mode can increase adapter  
performance capability. If the full duplex switch  
provides auto-negotiation, the adapter runs at full  
duplex. If the full duplex switch does not provide  
auto-negotiation, you need to set the adapter duplex  
mode manually (see the following sections), because  
it defaults to half duplex.  
Half duplex. The adapter performs one operation at  
a time; it either sends or receives.  
NOTE  
If an adapter is running at 100 Mbps and  
half-duplex, your potential bandwidth is  
higher than if you run it at 10 Mbps and full  
duplex.  
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Manually Configuring for Full Duplex  
If your switch supports auto-negotiation with the NWay  
standard, duplex configuration is automatic and no action is  
required on your part. However, many currently installed  
switches do not support auto-negotiation. Check with your  
network system administrator to verify whether your switch  
supports this feature. Most installations require manual  
configuration to change to full duplex.  
Configuration is specific to the driver you’re loading for your  
network operating system (NOS).  
To set up the duplex mode, refer to the section below that  
corresponds to your operating system.  
CAUTION  
Adapter performance may suffer or your  
adapter may not operate if your switch  
doesn’t support full duplex and you  
configure the adapter to full duplex. The  
switch settings must always agree with the  
adapter. Also, make sure to always set the  
speed when you configure duplex.  
Setting Full Duplex in Windows NT/2000  
While running Windows:  
1. Double-click the HPSet icon from the Control Panel.  
2. Click the Advanced Tab.  
3. Select Duplex.  
4. In the Duplex Mode list box, click Full Duplex.  
5. Click OK.  
6. Restart Windows.  
Setting Full Duplex in NetWare Servers  
For each adapter in AUTOEXEC.NCF, edit the LOAD  
command and add the following options (you must include the  
equal sign for servers):  
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FORCEDUPLEX=2  
SPEED=100 (or 10 if 10BASE-T)  
For more information, see the ReadMe file for NetWare  
servers.  
Setting Full Duplex in Other Operating Systems  
See the OTHER.TXTReadMe file in the \OTHER directory on  
the HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN Adapter Drivers CD.  
Open the file with any text editor.  
Join a Virtual LAN  
A Virtual LAN (VLAN) is a logical grouping of network  
devices put together as a LAN regardless of their physical  
grouping or collision domains. VLANs let a user see and access  
only specified network segments. This increases network  
performance and improves network security.  
VLANs offer the ability to group users and stations together  
into logical workgroups. This can simplify network  
administration when connecting clients to servers that are  
geographically dispersed across the building, campus, or  
enterprise network.  
Switch with IEEE 802.1Q  
VLAN capability  
Trunk  
Common server with a  
PRO/100 Adapter  
VLANs 10, 20, & 30  
Engineering  
1st floor  
VLAN 30  
Engineering  
2nd floor  
VLAN 30  
Customer Support  
1st floor  
VLAN 10  
Figure 7-1. Virtual LAN Configuration  
Typically, VLANs consist of co-workers within the same  
department but in different locations, groups of users running  
the same network protocol, or a cross- functional team working  
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on a joint project. Joining workers with VLANs forms logical  
working groups.  
VLANs are normally only configurable at the switch. However,  
the HP NetServer 10/100 adapter software permits you to  
configure a NetWare server with up to 64 VLANs, and 55  
VLANs for Windows NT 4.0.  
To set up VLAN membership, your adapter must be attached to  
a switch with VLAN capability.  
For more information on VLANs in NetWare, see the  
NWTEAM.TXTfile on the HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN  
Adapter Drivers CD.  
For more information on VLANs in Windows NT, continue to  
the next section.  
General Configuration Notes  
1. Windows NT versions prior to 4.0 don’t support VLANs.  
2. VLANs require Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0 with  
Service Pack 4.0 (or later).  
3. In Windows NT and Windows 2000, VLANs cannot be  
implemented on adapters that have been configured for  
teaming options.  
4. 802.1p/802.1q is required for VLANs to function. You can  
enable this feature through the Advanced tab in HPSet.  
5. HP NetServer 10/100 adapters only support VLANs  
configured in compliance with the IEEE 802.1q  
specification. No support for ISL (Inter-Switch Link)  
VLANs is intended.  
Adding a VLAN in Windows NT 4.0  
1. Create a VLAN on the switch. Use the parameters you  
assign there to join the VLAN from the server. See your  
switch documentation for more information.  
2. Double-click the Network icon in Control Panel.  
3. On the Adapters tab, select the adapter you want to be on a  
VLAN and click Properties.  
4. In HPSet, click Join VLAN. Note that VLANs cannot be  
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assigned to adapters that are already in an Adapter  
Teaming option.  
5. Enter the VLAN ID and VLAN Name. The VLAN ID  
must match the VLAN ID on the switch. Valid ID range is  
from 0-4095. The VLAN Name is for informational  
purposes only and doesn’t have to match the name on the  
switch.  
6. Click Join VLAN. Repeat steps 3-5 for each VLAN you  
want the server to join. The VLANs you add are listed on  
the Adapters tab.  
7. Click Close and restart the computer.  
Adding a VLAN in Windows 2000  
IMPORTANT You must use HPSet to add or remove a  
VLAN in Windows 2000. Do not use the  
Network and Dial-up Connections dialog  
box to enable or disable VLANs. Otherwise,  
the VLAN driver may not be correctly  
enabled or disabled.  
1. Create a VLAN on the switch. Use the parameters you  
assign there to join the VLAN from the server. See your  
switch documentation for more information.  
2. In HPSet, click the Virtual LAN tab. Note that VLANs  
cannot be assigned to adapters that are already in an  
Adapter Team.  
3. Under the Virtual LAN tab, click the ADD button.  
4. If this is the first VLAN you're creating, you may see the  
following message: "In order for VLANs to function, you  
must be connected to a switch which supports IEEE  
VLANs (802.1Q). Also, 802.1p/802.1Q Tagging must be  
enabled on this adapter. Would you like to enable  
802.1p/802.1Q Tagging on this adapter?" If this message  
appears, click Yes to continue. HPSet will automatically  
enable the 802.1p/802.1Q feature on the Advanced tab.  
5. Enter the VLAN ID and VLAN Name and click OK.  
6. The VLAN ID must match the VLAN ID on the switch.  
Valid ID range is from 1-4094. The VLAN Name is for  
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informational purposes only and doesnt have to match the  
name on the switch.  
7. Repeat steps 3 and 5 for each VLAN you want the server to  
join. 802.1p/ 802.1q is enabled for all VLANs after it is  
enabled for the first VLAN. The VLANs you add are listed  
on the Adapters tab.  
8. At the Virtual LAN tab, click OK and restart the  
computer.  
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Options  
The HP NetServer 10/100 adapter provides several options for  
increasing throughput and fault tolerance when running  
Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0 or NetWare 4.2 or newer:  
NOTE  
Use of the teaming features requires HP  
Server adapters.  
Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) — provides automatic  
redundancy for your adapter. If the primary adapter fails, the  
secondary takes over. Adapter Fault Tolerance supports two to  
eight adapters per team.  
Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) — allows balancing the  
transmission data flow among two to eight adapters. Also  
includes the AFT option. Works with any 100BASE-TX  
switch.  
Cisco Fast EtherChannel (FEC) — creates a team of two,  
four, six or eight adapters to increase transmission and  
reception throughput. Also includes AFT option. Requires a  
switch with FEC capability. (See your switch documentation  
for the number of ports you can aggregate in a team.)  
To set up an option, go to the appropriate section in the pages  
that follow.  
General Configuration Notes  
Windows NT versions prior to 4.0 don’t support  
adapter teaming options.  
Adapter Teaming options require Windows NT 4.0  
with Service Pack 4 or higher.  
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Setting up Adapter Fault Tolerance  
NOTE  
Use this procedure for setting up AFT only.  
If setting up ALB or FEC, use the  
procedures in the next sections. The AFT  
feature runs automatically when you enable  
ALB or FEC.  
Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) provides the safety of an  
additional backup link between the server and buffered repeater  
or switch. In the case of a buffered repeater or switch port,  
cable, or adapter failure, you can maintain uninterrupted  
network performance through an adapter team.  
AFT is implemented with a primary adapter and one or more  
backups, or secondary adapters. During normal operation, the  
backup adapters are in standby. If the link to the primary  
adapter fails, the link to the secondary adapter takes over.  
Setting up Adapter Fault Tolerance in  
Windows NT 4.0  
1. See software requirements for AFT in the previous section,  
General Configuration Notes.  
2. Double-click the Network icon in Control Panel.  
3. On the Adapters tab, select a HP NetServer 10/100 adapter  
that will be in the team and click Properties. (Don’t use an  
adapter that is on a VLAN.)  
4. In the HPSet window, click the Adapter Teaming tab.  
5. Click the Add Adapter to a Team button.  
6. The Teaming Wizard starts. Follow the wizard steps for  
assigning adapters to a team. AFT supports up to eight  
adapters per team, in any combination. Note that you can  
specify a Preferred Primary adapter, which in most cases  
will be your highest bandwidth adapter. See the HPSet  
Help for more information.  
7. Click OK, then click Close to finish. When prompted,  
restart your computer.  
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Configuring Properties  
The default AFT properties are suitable for most applications.  
To adjust them, follow this procedure.  
1. Run HPSet.  
2. On the adapter list, select the desired AFT team.  
3. Click the Advanced Settings tab.  
4. Adjust parameters as required. Click Help for more  
information.  
Deleting a Team  
1. Double-click the Network icon in Control Panel.  
2. On the Adapters tab, select the AFT team to delete.  
3. Click Remove. A confirmation dialog box appears. Click  
Yes.  
4. Click Close. Restart Windows NT when prompted.  
NOTE  
When IPX is used, the frame type for each  
adapter in the team reverts to Auto when a  
team is deleted. You may need to set it to the  
specific frame type to connect to your  
network.  
Setting up Adapter Fault Tolerance in  
NetWare  
1. Copy the following lines from the EXAMPLES.TXT file  
(on the HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN Adapter Drivers  
CD), paste them into the appropriate files, and modify  
them. These commands assume the HPANS.LANand  
CHPTX.LANfiles are in the system directory  
(SYS:SYSTEM) of your server. (Files must be copied from  
the HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN Adapter Drivers CD  
to your server’s hard drive).  
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NOTE  
The HPANS.LANdriver requires more  
resources (memory) than a traditional LAN  
driver. To accommodate this, the minimum  
and maximum packet receive buffers need to  
be increased. The exact numbers depend on  
the complexity of the team; however, the  
following settings (which are to be added to  
the STARTUP.NCFfile) should be sufficient  
for most single team systems.  
Copy these lines into the STARTUP.NCF file  
SET MINIMUM PACKET RECEIVE  
BUFFERS=500  
SET MAXIMUM PACKET RECEIVE  
BUFFERS=2000  
Copy these lines into the AUTOEXEC.NCF file  
;- Load the base driver for each adapter  
where x is the primary adapter’s slot  
number and y is the secondary adapter’s  
slot number.  
load CHPTX slot=x name=primary  
load CHPTX slot=y name=secondary  
Do not bind protocols to the base (CHPTX) driver.  
;- Load HPANS to form the basis of a team  
load HPANS  
;- Bind HPANS to each physical adapter  
bind HPANS CHPTX primary  
bind HPANS CHPTX secondary  
;- Use HPANS to commit the team where z is  
the teaming mode of your choice: Specify  
AFT for Adapter Fault Tolerance, ALB for  
Adaptive Load Balancing, or FEC for Fast  
Ether Channel.  
load HPANS commit mode=z  
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;- Bind the protocol to HPANS instead of to  
the base driver  
bind ipx HPANS net=1  
Variable Definitions:  
slot=the slot number your HP NetServer 10/100 adapter is  
installed in, such as 1. If you don’t know the number, load the  
driver without it. NetWare will prompt you with available PCI  
device numbers.  
Note that you can specify a Preferred Primary adapter, which in  
most cases will be your highest bandwidth adapter. See the  
NW411.TXT file on the CD for more information.  
2. Modify the lines to match your server’s requirements.  
3. Save the AUTOEXEC.NCFfile and restart your server.  
Deleting a Team  
To remove a team in AFT or ALB mode, comment out the  
command lines above and restart the server.  
Setting up Adaptive Load Balancing  
Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) is a simple and efficient way  
to balance the transmission load of your server among two to  
eight adapters. With ALB, you group HP NetServer 10/100  
adapters in teams. The ALB software continuously analyzes  
transmit loading on each adapter and balances the rate across  
the adapters as needed. Adapter teams configured for ALB also  
provide the benefits of AFT. Receive data is not load-balanced.  
NOTE  
For maximum benefit, ALB should not be  
used under NetBEUI and some IPX  
environments. For a list of specific IPX  
environments supported, see the Teaming  
Options Supported by OS and Protocol  
section later in this guide.  
To use ALB, your adapters must be configured as a team in  
your server and be connected to the same switch.  
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Setting up ALB in Windows NT 4.0  
1. Double-click the Network icon in Control Panel.  
2. On the Adapters tab, select an adapter that will be in the  
team, and then click Properties. (Don’t use an adapter that  
is on a VLAN.)  
3. In the HPSet window, click the Adapter Teaming tab.  
4. Click the Add Adapter to a Team button.  
5. The Teaming Wizard starts. Follow the wizard steps for  
assigning adapters to a team. Note that you can specify a  
Preferred Primary adapter, which in most cases will be  
your highest bandwidth adapter. See the HPSet Help for  
more information.  
6. Click OK, then click Close to finish. When prompted,  
restart your server.  
Deleting a Team  
1. Double-click the Network icon in Control Panel.  
2. On the Adapters tab, select the ALB team to delete.  
3. Click Remove. You’ll see a confirmation dialog box. Click  
Yes.  
4. Click Close. Restart when prompted.  
NOTE  
When IPX is used, the frame type for each  
adapter in the team reverts to Auto when a  
team is deleted. You may need to set it to the  
specific frame type to connect to your  
network.  
Setting up ALB in NetWare  
To set up ALB in NetWare, use the instructions in the Setting  
up Adapter Fault Tolerance in NetWare section earlier in this  
guide, substituting “ALB” for the “Z” parameter.  
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Setting Up Cisco Fast EtherChannel  
Fast EtherChannel (FEC) is a performance technology  
developed by Cisco to increase throughput between switches.  
HP has implemented FEC on server adapters to increase your  
server’s throughput. Unlike ALB, FEC can be configured to  
increase both transmission and reception channels between  
your server and switch. FEC works only with FEC-enabled  
Cisco switches, such as the Catalyst 5000 series. With FEC, as  
you add adapters to your server, you can group them in teams to  
provide up to 800 Mbps at full duplex, with a maximum of  
eight HP NetServer 10/100 adapters. (Note that the switch must  
support more than four adapters in FEC in order for more than  
four adapters to work in FEC. Consult your switch  
documentation.) The FEC software continuously analyzes  
loading on each adapter and balances network traffic across the  
adapters as needed. Adapter teams configured for FEC also  
provide the benefits of AFT.  
To use FEC, you must have two, four, six or eight HP  
NetServer 10/100 adapters configured as an FEC Team in your  
server or workstation and linked to the same FEC-enabled  
Cisco switch.  
Setting up FEC in Windows NT 4.0  
1. Double-click the Network icon in Control Panel.  
2. On the Adapters tab, select a HP NetServer 10/100 adapter  
that will be in the team and click Properties. (Don’t use an  
adapter that is on a VLAN.)  
3. In the HPSet window, click the Adapter Teaming tab.  
4. Click the Add Adapter to a Team button.  
5. The Teaming Wizard starts. Follow the wizard steps for  
assigning adapters to a team. Note that you can specify a  
Preferred Primary adapter, which in most cases will be  
your highest bandwidth adapter. See the HPSet Help for  
more information.  
6. Click OK, then click Close to finish. When prompted,  
restart your computer.  
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Deleting a Team  
1. Double-click the Network icon in Control Panel.  
2. On the Adapters tab, select the FEC team to delete.  
3. Click Remove. A confirmation dialog box appears. Click  
Yes.  
4. Click Close. Restart when prompted.  
NOTE  
When IPX is used, the frame type for each  
adapter in the team reverts to Auto when a  
team is deleted. You may need to set it to the  
specific frame type to connect to your  
network.  
Setting up FEC in NetWare  
To set up FEC in NetWare, use the instructions in the Setting  
up Adapter Fault Tolerance in NetWare section earlier in this  
guide, substituting “FEC” for the “Z” parameter.  
Teaming Options Supported by OS and  
Protocol  
Windows NT 4.0  
NetWare 4.2, 5.0, 5.1  
IP, NetBEUI, IPX(NCP),  
IPX (NetBIOS)  
IP, IPX (NCP),  
AppleTalk  
AFT  
IP, IPX (NCP)  
IP, IPX (NCP)  
IP, IPX (NCP)  
ALB  
FEC  
IP, NetBEUI, IPX (NCP),  
IPX (NetBIOS)  
Note that only IPX packets type NCP (NetWare Core Protocol)  
are load balanced. Under FEC, all protocols can be load  
balanced.  
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If the Adapter Can’t Connect to the  
Network  
Make sure the cable is installed properly.  
The network cable must be securely attached at both RJ-45  
connections (adapter and hub). The maximum allowable  
distance from adapter to hub is 100 meters. If the cable is  
attached and the distance is within acceptable limits but the  
problem persists, try a different cable.  
If you’re directly connecting two servers without a hub or  
switch, use a crossover cable.  
Check the LED lights on the adapter.  
The adapter has two diagnostic LEDs, one on each side of the  
cable connector. These lights help indicate if there’s a problem  
with the connector, cable, or switch/hub.  
Responder Testing on the Network (Optional)  
Setup can test the adapter more thoroughly if there is a  
responder on the network while you run the tests.  
1. Go to a NetServer on the network with a comparable PCI  
adapter installed.  
2. Run the appropriate configuration program for the  
installed adapter and set it up as a responder.  
3. Return to the server that has the new adapter. Run Setup  
and test the adapter by running diagnostics.  
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LED Function Indicators  
Meaning  
LED  
ACT/LNK  
On  
The adapter and switch are receiving power; the cable  
connection between the switch and adapter is good.  
ACT/LNK  
Off  
The adapter and switch are not receiving power or there  
is a driver configuration problem.  
If the LED is off:  
Make sure power is connected to the PC. If power is  
connected and the LED is still off:  
Make sure the WOL cable is attached and power is  
applied to the computer.  
Make sure the network cable is attached at both ends.  
Make sure you’ve loaded the network drivers.  
Check all connections at the adapter and the switch and  
make sure both ends are connected.  
Try another port on the switch.  
Make sure the duplex mode setting on the adapter  
matches the setting on the switch.  
Make sure you have the correct type of cable between the  
adapter and the hub. 100BASE-TX requires two pairs.  
Some hubs require a crossover cable, while others  
require a straight-through cable.  
Make sure you’ve loaded the correct network drivers.  
ACT/LNK  
Flashing  
The adapter is sending or receiving network data. The  
frequency of the flashes varies with the amount of  
network traffic.  
If the ACT/LNK LED does not flash, the cause could be:  
The network may be idle. Try accessing a server.  
The adapter may not be transmitting or receiving data.  
Try another adapter.  
Make sure you’re using two-pair cable for TX wiring.  
Operating at 100 Mbps.  
100 On  
100 Off  
Operating at 10 Mbps.  
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Make sure you’re using the correct drivers.  
Make sure you’re using the drivers that come with this adapter.  
Drivers that support previous versions of this adapter don’t  
support this version of the adapter.  
Make sure the switch port and the adapter have the  
same duplex setting.  
If you configured the adapter for full duplex, make sure the  
switch port is also configured for full duplex. Setting the wrong  
duplex mode can degrade performance, cause data loss, or  
result in lost connections.  
Testing the Adapter (Diagnostics)  
Test the adapter by running diagnostics. For DOS or Windows  
3.1, run Setup on the HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN  
Adapter Drivers CD. For Windows NT, run HPSet by double-  
clicking the HPSet icon in the Windows Control Panel. To run  
diagnostics, select the adapter and click the Diagnostics tab,  
then click Run Tests. For additional information, click Help in  
the HPSet window.  
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)  
Setup.exe reports the adapter is “Not enabled by BIOS.”  
The PCI BIOS isn’t configuring the adapter correctly. See  
PCI Installation Tips earlier in this guide.  
The server hangs when the drivers are loaded.  
Change the PCI BIOS interrupt settings. See PCI Installation  
Tips for more information.  
If you are using EMM386, it must be version 4.49 or newer  
(this version ships with MS-DOS 6.22 or newer).  
Diagnostics pass, but the connection fails or errors  
occur.  
At 100 Mbps, use Category 5 wiring and make sure the  
network cable is securely attached.  
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At 100 Mbps, connect to a 100BASE-TX hub/switch (not  
100BASE-T4).  
For NetWare, make sure you specify the correct frame type in  
your NET.CFG file.  
Make sure the duplex mode setting on the adapter matches  
the setting on the switch.  
The adapter stopped working without apparent cause.  
Run the diagnostics.  
Try reseating the adapter in its slot, or try a different slot if  
necessary.  
The network driver files may be corrupt or missing. Remove  
the drivers and then reinstall them.  
The Wake on LAN feature is not working.  
Make sure the WOL cable is attached and that power is being  
applied to the computer.  
Check the BIOS for its WOL setting. Some computers may  
need to be configured for WOL.  
Make sure the network cable is fully attached to the adapter.  
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10 Technical Information  
PCI Installation Tips  
PCI computers are designed to automatically configure add-in  
cards each time the server starts. Your PCI server sets the I/O  
address and IRQ level for your network adapter when the server  
starts. The adapter software cannot change these values. If you  
experience a problem when the server starts, you may need to  
follow additional configuration steps.  
On some servers, manual configuration is possible through the  
server’s PCI BIOS setup utility. Refer to your server’s  
documentation. You may need to verify or change some BIOS  
settings.  
Some common PCI solutions are listed here:  
1. Bus master-enabled slots. On some servers, not all slots are  
bus master enabled by default. Check your BIOS PCI bus  
setting. It will be set to either Busmaster or  
Non-busmastered. Choose Busmaster.  
2. Reserve interrupts (IRQs) and/or memory addresses for  
ISA adapters. This prevents PCI cards from trying to use  
the same settings ISA cards are using. Check your PCI  
BIOS setup program. There may be IRQ options such as  
Enable for ISA, Reserve for ISA, or Disable for PCI. This  
option is sometimes in the Plug and Play area of the BIOS  
setup.  
3. Enable the PCI slot. In some PCI servers, you must use the  
PCI BIOS setup program to enable the PCI slot. This is  
especially common in PCI servers with the PhoenixBIOS.  
4. Update your PCI BIOS. An updated PCI system BIOS can  
correct some PCI configuration problems. Call your server  
manufacturer to see if an updated BIOS version is available  
for your server.  
5. Configure the slot for level-triggered interrupts. The slot  
the adapter is using must be configured for level-triggered  
interrupts rather than edge-triggered interrupts. Check  
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your PCI BIOS Setup program.  
Here are some examples of PCI BIOS setup program  
parameters:  
PCI slot #:  
Master:  
Slot where the adapter is installed  
ENABLED  
Slave:  
ENABLED  
Latency timer:  
Interrupt:  
Edge-level:  
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Choose an IRQ from the list  
Level  
The exact wording of these parameters varies with different  
servers.  
Removing an Existing Adapter in  
Windows 2000  
If you are replacing an existing adapter with a HP NetServer  
10/100 adapter, follow these steps before physically removing  
the adapter card:  
1. Double-click My Computer.  
2. Double-click Control Panel.  
3. Double-click System.  
4. Click the Hardware tab.  
5. Click the Device Manager button.  
6. Double-click Network Adapters.  
7. Right-click on the listing for the adapter you want to  
remove and click Uninstall.  
8. Click OK.  
9. Follow the instructions in the section Installing the  
Adapter in the NetServer at the start of this manual.  
Removing an Existing Adapter in  
Windows NT  
1. From the Control Panel, double-click the Network icon.  
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2. Click the Adapters tab.  
3. Under the “Network Adapters” field, highlight the adapter  
you’re removing and click the Remove button.  
4. Click OK.  
5. Follow the instructions in the section Installing the  
Adapter in the NetServer at the start of this manual.  
Fast Ethernet Wiring  
The 100BASE-TX specification supports 100 Mbps  
transmission over two pairs of Category 5 twisted-pair Ethernet  
(TPE) wiring. One pair is used for transmit and the other for  
receive. Segment lengths are limited to 100 meters with  
100BASE-TX for signal timing reasons. This complies with the  
EIA 568 wiring standard.  
Power Management  
The selections are ACPI and APM. ACPI should work in most  
computers.  
The APM selection will pre-enable the Wake-on-LAN function  
of the adapter. Set this selection to APM if one of the following  
apply:  
1. You are having difficulty with remote wake-up in  
computers that are compliant with the PCI 2.2  
specification. You are running an OS that is not ACPI  
(Advanced Control and Power Interface) aware and you are  
not using the 3-pin header cable.  
2. You are running an ACPI aware OS (such as Windows 98)  
on a non-ACPI computer and the link light goes out when  
you shut down the system, disabling Wake-on-LAN.  
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Compatibility  
PCI v2.2 systems  
Data Rate Mode  
10 or 100 Mbps  
Interrupt Levels  
PCI: INTA  
SRAM Transmit/Receive Buffer  
6 KB  
Power Requirements  
1.06 Watts @ 5.0VDC  
Isolation Voltage  
200V RMS  
Diagnostic LEDs  
Activity/Link, 100 Mbps  
Diagnostic Software  
On-board HPSet, Setup Responder  
Electromagnetic Compliance  
USA:  
CFR 47 part 15, Class B; FCC ID  
EJMNPDSPDO35  
Canada:  
Industry Canada, ICES-003, CISPR 22, Class B  
EU Countries: EN50081, EN 55022, Class B  
Eastern Europe (ISE) Countries: EN55022, Class B  
Korea:  
Japan:  
Min. of Information & Communication, Class B  
VCCI, CISPR 22 Class B ITE  
Australia:  
AS/NZS 3548 - EN 55022  
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New Zealand: AS/NZS 3548 - EN55022  
Taiwan: BCIQ, CISPR 22, Class B  
Electromagnetic Immunity  
EU Countries: EN50082-1,EU, including:  
ESD, IEC-801-2:1984, 4KV Contact,  
8KV Air, Radiated Immunity, IEC-801-  
3:1984, 3V/m, 80% AM Mod, 27 - 1000  
MHz EFT, IEC-801-4:1988 1.0KV  
Power, 0.5KV I/O lines  
Safety Compliance  
Meets the requirements of UL 1950, EN60950  
Printed Circuit Board: UL 94 V-0  
Environmental  
Operational Temperature: 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F)  
Operational Humidity:  
10% to 90% Relative humidity,  
Non-condensing  
Non-operational Temperature: -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F)  
Non-operational Humidity: 5% to 95% Relative humidity,  
Non-condensing  
Altitude:  
Operational  
Non-operational  
-30 to 3045 meters (10,000 feet)  
-30 to 12180 meters (40,000 feet)  
Data Communications  
Cable Interface  
Specifications  
Twisted-pair RJ-45  
IEEE 802.3i Type 10Base-T  
IEEE 802.3u Type 100Base-T  
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12 Warranty and Support  
The hardware warranty below applies to components purchased  
as accessories. If your component was factory installed as part  
of a HP NetServer model, refer to the warranty statement  
provided with your system documentation.  
Hardware Warranty  
This HP NetServer accessory is covered by a limited hardware  
warranty for a period of one year from receipt by the original  
end-user purchaser.  
Once installed in a HP NetServer, this accessory may carry the  
longer of either a one-year warranty or the remainder of the  
warranty period for the HP NetServer in which it is installed.  
This accessory may be serviced through expedited part  
shipment. In this event, HP will prepay shipping charges, duty,  
and taxes; provide telephone assistance on replacement of the  
component; and pay shipping charges, duty, and taxes for any  
part that HP asks to be returned.  
The customer may be required to run HP-supplied  
configuration and diagnostic programs before a replacement  
will be dispatched or an on-site visit is authorized.  
Refer to the warranty statement provided with your original HP  
NetServer system documentation for the warranty limitations,  
customer responsibilities, and other terms and conditions.  
HP Repair and Telephone Support  
Refer to the Service and Support section of your HP NetServer  
system documentation for instructions on how to obtain HP  
repair and telephone support.  
NOTE Collect data before contacting your LAN dealer or  
Hewlett-Packard, as follows:  
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History:  
What symptoms did you notice?  
Did the symptoms appear when the LAN adapter  
was first installed, after normal operation, or after its  
configuration was changed?  
If you changed its configuration, did you also change  
the driver parameters to match?  
Adapter Information:  
Run the adapter utility for the HP NetServers  
operating system, Setup or HPSet. Refer to the setup  
section about your operating system in this manual  
for information. Record any configuration  
information.  
NetServer Information:  
What vendor and model of HP NetServer are you  
using?  
What are the processor speed and bus type  
(EISA/PCI or ISA/PCI)?  
What is the configuration of other cards installed in  
your HP NetServer?  
What operating system and version are you using?  
What network operating system and version are you  
using?  
What applications are running on the HP NetServer?  
Find out if an expanded memory manager or  
memory caching is also running. If possible, get the  
memory manager to output a map of the HP  
NetServers memory.  
List the contents of key files such as  
AUTOEXEC.BAT, AUTOEXEC.NCF,  
STARTUP.NCF, CONFIG.SYS, NET.CFG,  
PROTOCOL.INI, LANMAN.INI, and  
SYSTEM.INI.  
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Notice for United States (Federal  
Communications Commission)  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the  
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the  
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable  
protection against harmful interference in a residential  
installation. This equipment generates and uses, and can  
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful  
interference to radio communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular  
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference  
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by  
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to  
correct the interference by one or more of the following  
measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and  
the receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit  
different from that to which the receiver is  
connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television  
technician for help.  
Hewlett-Packards system certification tests were conducted  
with HP-supported peripheral devices and HP shielded cables,  
such as those you receive with your NetServer. Changes or  
modifications not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard could  
void the users authority to operate the equipment. Cables used  
with this device must be properly shielded to comply with the  
requirements of the FCC.  
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Notice for Canada (Industry Canada)  
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the  
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les  
exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.  
Notice for Japan  
This equipment is in the Class B category information  
technology equipment based on the rules of Voluntary Control  
Council For Interference by Information Technology  
Equipment (VCCI). Although aimed for residential area  
operation, radio interference may be caused when used near a  
radio or TV receiver.  
Read the instructions for correct operation.  
Notice for Korea  
Class A Equipment :  
Please note that this equipment has been approved for business  
purposes with regards to electromagnetic interference, if  
purchased in error for use in residential area, you may wish to  
exchange the equipment where you purchased it.  
Class B Equipment :  
Please note that this equipment has been approved for  
non-business purposes with regards to electromagnetic  
interference. This equipment can be allowed for use in all areas  
as well as residential areas.  
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Class A Warning Statement  
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Declaration of Conformity (US and EU)  
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY  
according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014  
Manufacturer’s/Supplier Name:  
Hewlett-Packard Company  
Manufacturer’s/Supplier Address:  
10955 Tantau Avenue  
Cupertino, CA 95014-5040 USA  
declares, that the product  
Product Name:  
Network Interface CardNetServer 10/100 NIC  
HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN Adapter  
ALL  
Model Number(s):  
Product Options:  
conforms to the following Product Specifications:  
Safety:  
IEC 950: 1991+A1, A2, A3, A4 / EN 60950: 1992+A1, A2, A3, A4, ALL  
EMC:  
CISPR 22:1993 +A1 +A2 / EN 55022:1994, Class B  
GB9254-1988  
EN 50081-1:1992 - Generic Emissions  
EN 50082-1:1992 - Generic Immunity  
IEC 801-2:1991, 4 kV CD, 8 kV AD  
IEC 801-3:1984, 3 V/m  
IEC 801-4:1988, 0.5 kV Signal Lines, 1 kV Power Lines  
FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15, Class B  
Supplementary Information:  
1) The product was tested in a typical configuration with Hewlett-Packard peripherals.  
2) The product complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the  
following two conditions:  
This device may not cause harmful interference, and  
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may  
cause undesired operation.  
The product herewith complies with the requirements of the following directives and carries the CE  
marking accordingly:  
- EMC Directive 89/336/EEC  
- Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC  
- LED’s in this product(s) are Class-1 in accordance with EN60825-1:1994.  
Cupertino August 1, 1998  
Nigel Marrion/Quality Manager  
North American Contact: Hewlett-Packard Company Product Regulations Manager, 3000 Hanover Street,  
Palo Alto, CA 94304 Phone: 415-857-1501  
European Contact: Your local Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office or Hewlett-Packard GmbH,  
Herrenberger Straße 130, D-71034 Böblingen (FAX: + 49-7031-143143)  
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Chinese  
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Quick Installation Guide (Chinese)  
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8
D
802.3i, 1  
802.3u, 1  
Diagnostics, 39  
DMI (Desktop Management  
Interface), 2  
A
E
Adapter  
Ethernet address, 21  
Adapter Fault Tolerance, 30  
Adapters  
Environmental specifications,  
49  
F
multiple, 21  
Adaptive Load Balancing, 33  
Adaptive Load Balancing NT  
4.0, 34  
Adaptive Load Balancing,  
NetWare, 34  
Fast EtherChannel, 35  
FEC (Faster EtherChannel), 1  
FEC in NetWare, 36  
Frequently Asked Questions,  
39  
Adding a VLAN in Windows  
2000, 27  
G
Adding a VLAN in Windows  
NT 4.0, 26  
General Configuration Notes,  
29  
AFT, 1  
General Configuration Notes,  
ALB (Adaptive Load  
Balancing), 1  
26  
Getting help, 47  
C
H
Hardware repair  
warranty information for,  
47  
Hardware Warranty, 47  
Help, 47  
Can’t Connect to the  
Network, 37  
Choosing Adapter Teaming  
Options, 29  
Compatibility  
HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI  
LAN Adapter for PCI  
Systems, 1  
802.3i, 1  
802.3u, 1  
Configuring for Full Duplex,  
24  
HPSet, 17  
Configuring the Adapter and  
Installing Drivers, 11  
Connecting the Network  
Cable, 7  
I
Installing the Adapter in the  
NetServer, 5  
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interference, 49  
S
Selecting Duplex Mode, 23  
Service and Support, 3  
Setup Floppy Disk, 10  
SNMP (Simple Network  
Management Protocol), 2  
Specifications, 45  
J
Join a Virtual LAN, 25  
M
MAC address, 21  
N
Standards  
PCI 2.1, 1  
Plug-and-Play, 1  
NetWare Adapter Fault  
Tolerance, 31  
NetWare Users, 21  
Node address, 21  
Novell NetWare 4.1x or 4.2,  
12  
Novell NetWare 5.0, 11  
NT 4.0 Adapter Fault  
Tolerance, 30  
T
Teaming Options, 36  
Technical Information, 41  
Troubleshooting, 37  
Adapter can’t connect, 37  
U
P
UNIX, Banyan VINES, and  
Other Operating Systems,  
17  
Parts, 2  
PCI Installation, 41  
PCI slot number, 21  
Power Management, 43  
Priority Packet, 18  
Using Wake on LAN, 9  
W
Wake on LAN Power Cable, 8  
Warranty information  
hardware, 47  
Q
Quick Install Guide, 53  
Web site. See  
R
r/support  
Where to Go for More  
Information, 3  
Windows 2000, 13  
Windows NT 3.51 Users, 21  
Windows NT Automatic  
Configuration, 14  
Windows NT Troubleshooting,  
16  
Readme files. See Drivers CD  
Regulatory information, 49  
Removing an Existing Adapter  
in Windows 2000, 42  
Removing an Existing Adapter  
in Windows NT, 42  
Repair and Telephone  
Support, 47  
Wiring, Fast Ethernet, 43  
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