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    HP-PB 100VG-AnyLAN Network Adapter Installation and Service HP 3000 MPE/iX Computer Systems Edition 1 B5426-90001 E0897 Printed in: U .S .A. August 1997[...]

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    2 Notice The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-P ackard makes no w arranty of any kind with regard to this material, including , but not limited to, the implied w arranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-P ac kard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or f[...]

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    Contents 3 HP-PB 100VG-AnyLAN Network Adapter Installation at a Glance 9 Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Product Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    4 Contents Removal/Replacement Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Removal/Replacement of the Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Reshipment Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 T echnical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    F igures 5 Figure 1-1 . Address Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Figure 1-2 . Inserting and Securing Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Figure 1-3 . P ort Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Figure 2-1 . Declaration of Conformity . . .[...]

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    6 F igures[...]

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    T ables 7 T able 1-1. LED Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 T able 2-1. Troubleshooting Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 T able 2-2. 100VG Network Adapter T echnical Specifications . . . . . . . . . 30[...]

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    8 T ables[...]

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    9 HP-PB 100VG-AnyLAN Network Adapter Installation at a Glance The following figure shows how to install the HP-PB 100VG-AnyLAN Network Adapter .[...]

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    10 Installation Overview The installation procedure includes the following major steps: 1. Prepare to install the adapter . 2. Shut down the operating system and switch off the power to the computer . 3. Install the adapter . 4. Attach the adapter to the network. 5. Configure the adapter . 6. V erify operation. Product Description The HP-PB 100VG-[...]

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    11 In This Book This book is the installation and service manual for the HP-PB 100VG-AnyLAN Network Adapter that connects an HP 3000 computer using the HP-PB backplane to a 100VG-AnyLAN network. The installation procedure section contains the installation instructions . It explains in detail the steps necessary to install the adapter into your comp[...]

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    12[...]

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    13 1 Installation Procedure This section contains installation instructions for the HP-PB 100VG-AnyLAN Network Adapter . The instructions are organized into six primary steps listed below . Eac h step is described in detail in this section. If the adapter has already been installed at the factory , you ma y proceed directly to step 4. 1. Prepare to[...]

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    14 Chapter 1 Installation Procedure 1. Prepare to Install the Adapter 1. Prepare to Install the Adapter Before installing the adapter , you should perform the following steps: 1. Observe antistatic precautions. 2. V erify product contents. 3. Record adapter identification information. 4. Gather tools and accessories. Observe Antistatic Precautions[...]

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    Chapter 1 15 Installation Procedure 1. Prepare to Install the Adapter Record Adapter Information Record the relevant information from the card here for future reference. If your adapter requires service in the future this information will be needed by HP service personnel. This information is provided on stickers affixed to various locations on th[...]

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    16 Chapter 1 Installation Procedure 1. Prepare to Install the Adapter Gather T ools and Accessories Check the hardw are installation manual of your computer model for special tools and accessories required to access the I/O adapter slot(s). The following common tools are helpful: • screwdrivers necessary for opening your computer and installing a[...]

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    Chapter 1 17 Installation Procedure 2. Shut Down the Operating System and Switch Off the Computer 2. Shut Down the Operating System and Switch Off the Computer 1. Before installing the HP-PB 100VG-AnyLAN Network Adapter , ensure that the operating system is shut down. Refer to your computer system manuals for proper shutdown procedures to avoid cor[...]

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    18 Chapter 1 Installation Procedure 3. Install the Adapter 3. Install the Adapter T o install the adapter in the host computer , perform the following steps: a. Access the adapter slot(s). b. Select an available adapter slot. c. Insert the adapter into the slot. d. Switc h on the power to the computer . a. Access the adapter slot(s) Because compute[...]

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    Chapter 1 19 Installation Procedure 3. Install the Adapter 2. Insert the adapter into the slot. Be sure the contacts and adapter guides are properly aligned. 3. F old in the extractor levers. 4. Press the adapter firmly until you feel the connector mate fully . 5. Secure the adapter in its slot by securing the retaining screws. Figure 1-2 Insertin[...]

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    20 Chapter 1 Installation Procedure 4. Attach the Adapter to the Network 4. Attach the Adapter to the Network Use the RJ-45 connector for connecting a UTP category 3 or 5 cable (not supplied) to a 100VG-AnyLAN hub or 10Base-T hub/switch. Refer to Figure 1-3.. Figure 1-3 P ort Connection Attach the cable to the RJ-45 connector by following these ste[...]

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    Chapter 1 21 Installation Procedure 5. Configure the Adapter into the System 5. Configure the Adapter into the System On MPE systems you will need to configure the adapter into the system. In particular you must specify link speed and duplex settings to match those of the network hub/switch port to which you attached the adapter . F or more info[...]

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    22 Chapter 1 Installation Procedure 6. V erify Operation 6. V erify Operation V erify proper operation of the HP-PB 100VG-AnyLAN Network Adapter by checking the LEDs on the card. When the computer is switched on, the P ower LED will come on. At this point, the rest of the LEDs are in an uninitialized state, and cannot be used until the driver on th[...]

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    23 2 Service Information This section provides the following service information: • Field Replaceable Units • Troubleshooting T ools • Removal/Replacement Instructions • Reshipment Guidelines • T echnical Specifications[...]

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    24 Chapter 2 Ser vice Inf or mation Field Replaceable Units F ield Replaceable Units Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) are assemblies or components that are authorized for field replacement. There are no FRUs on this adapter . If there should be a problem the entire adapter is replaceable. Exchange Assembly The HP-PB 100VG-AnyLAN Network Adapter may [...]

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    Chapter 2 25 Ser vice Inf or mation T roubleshooting T ools T roubleshooting T ools Troubleshooting tools are used to identify faulty adapters. F or this product, the following tools are available: • troubleshooting checklist (see T able 2-1) • VGPBA online diagnostic (has online help) Card LEDs The 6 LEDs on the back of the card can be used to[...]

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    26 Chapter 2 Ser vice Inf or mation T roubleshooting T ools T able 2-1 Troubleshooting Checklist LED state P ossible cause Solution P ower LED off No power applied to card Check power to HP-PB bus/system, verify adapter is properly seated in its slot. Blown fuse Replace the adapter T est LED on Driver has detected a fatal hardware or softw are cond[...]

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    Chapter 2 27 Ser vice Inf or mation Remov al/Replacement Instructions Removal/Replacement Instructions This section describes removal and replacement for the HP-PB 100VG-AnyLAN Network Adapter . W ARNING Unless otherwise noted in your system manuals, removal of the network adapter should only be done with power removed from the host computer . F ai[...]

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    28 Chapter 2 Ser vice Inf or mation Remov al/Replacement Instructions Removal/Replacement of the Adapter F or adapter removal, follow the procedures below: 1. Before removing the card, ensure that the operating system is shut down and power to the host computer is switched off . Consult your computer documentation for proper shutdown procedures to [...]

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    Chapter 2 29 Ser vice Inf or mation Reshipment Guidelines Reshipment Guidelines If any item of the product is to be returned to Hewlett-P ackard for any reason, contact your HP Sales and Support Office to coordinate the return. When returning the item, attach a tag that identifies the owner and indicates the reason for shipment. Include all relev[...]

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    30 Chapter 2 Ser vice Inf or mation T echnical Specifications T echnical Specifications The network adapter technical specifications are provided in T able 2-2. T able 2-2 100VG Network Adapter T echnical Specifications Specifications Safety • UL 1950, 2nd Edition • CSA 22.2 No 950, 2nd Edition • IEC 950 (1991)/EN 60950 (1992) Communicat[...]

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    Chapter 2 31 Ser vice Inf or mation Declaration of Conf ormity Declaration of Conformity A declalaration of conformity is shown in . Figure 2-1 Declaration of Conformity[...]

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    32 Chapter 2 Ser vice Inf or mation Declaration of Conf ormity[...]

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    Glossary 33 Glossary Numbers 100VG-AnyLAN Refers to the 100Mbit/s network technology over voice grade cable that is compatible with the IEEE 802.12 standard. This technology guarantees access to any end node that request to transmit, which ensuring priority access to end nodes that require consistent, continuous access for application such as full-[...]

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    34 Glossary Glossary star topology . The IEEE 802.3 standard evolved from Ethernet, but they are not exactly the same. Network devices based on both standards can co-exist on the same medium, but they cannot exchange data directly without special “bilingual” software that can decode packets of both types . The drivers for the HP3000 network car[...]

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    Glossary 35 Glossary LED See light emitting diode. light emitting diode A small light on a device that is often used to provide status information. link beat A periodic signal transmitted in Ethernet and IEEE 802.3 Type 10Base-T networks to inform one station of device of the presence of another . It also helps verify the integrity of the network l[...]

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    36 Glossary Glossary R ring network A network configuration where a series of attaching devices are connected by unidirectional links to form a closed path. ring topology A logically circular , unidirectional transmission path without defined ends. Control can be distributed or centralized. See topology . RJ-45 A standard defining the pin assign[...]

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    Glossary 37 Glossary U UTP Unshielded Twisted P air . See LAN cable. V VG See 100VG-AnyLAN .[...]

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    38 Glossary Glossary[...]

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    Index Index 39 Numerics 100VG-AnyLAN hub , 20 10Base-T hub/switch , 20 A adapter configurations and limitations , 18 adapter part numbers , 24 adapter slot connector , 18 antistatic precautions , 14 , 27 , 28 attach adapter to network , 20 B backplane , 10 before installing , 14 , 17 before removing , 28 C category 3 or 5 cable , 20 configuration[...]