SysKonnect
SK-9E21D
10/100/1000Base-T Adapter PCI-Express
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SysKonnect SK-9E21D
10/100/1000Base-T Adapter
PCI Express
User Manual
(v1.00 / 24 May, 2004)
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Copyright SysKonnect GmbH, 2004. All rights reserved.
This manual refers to the SysKonnect SK-9E21D 10/100/1000Base-T Adapter, PCI Express.
It describes the hardware and software installation and the functionality of the adapter.
Contents are subject to change. Product and brand names are (registered) trademarks of
their appropriate owners.
Please send your comments on this documentation to:
SysKonnect GmbH
A Marvell®Company
Information Development
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76275 Ettlingen / Germany
Fax: +49 7243 502 989
E-Mail: [email protected]
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Conventions
The following conventions apply in this manual.
Warnings and Notes
Used to indicate a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury. Example: dangerous voltage.
Used to indicate a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. Example: electrostatic discharge.
Used for additional information and advice.
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Table of Contents
SysKonnect Network Driver Installation Packages for Windows 2000,
Windows XP and Windows Server 2003
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Safety Precautions
To protect yourself from injuries and avoid damage of the device, always observe the follow-
ing safety instructions when installing the network adapter.
Avoiding injuries
Electrical current!
Electrical current from power, phone, and communications cables can be hazardous.
Never touch any electrical elements with bare hands.
To avoid potential shock hazards:
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Do not carry out any installation, maintenance, or (re)configuration work during a thun-
derstorm.
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Do not connect or disconnect any power cables during a thunderstorm.
For installation in a Hot-Plug system, observe the safety instructions specific to this sys-
tem. Read the relevant documentation.
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Do not connect the network adapter to a telephone line.
Electrical installations must comply with the safety regulations of the country in which they are
operated.
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Avoiding damage
Electrostatic discharge!
Electrostatic discharge may damage or destroy the network adapter.
To avoid damaging the network adapter:
1. Switch off the computer.
2. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet.
3. Remove the computer cover.
4. Connect the wrist straps (electrically conductive) to the computer chassis.
Do not connect the wrist straps to the ground terminal of the power supply!
Faulty wiring could make this terminal live and potentially lethal.
5. When you are ready to install the network adapter, open the antistatic bag.
We recommend to wear an antistatic wrist strap when installing the network adapter.
6. Hold the antistatic packaging of the network adapter against the bracket of an expansion
slot on your computer for at least two seconds.
This reduces the static charge in the packaging and in your body.
If you need to place the network adapter somewhere after removing it from the antistatic
bag, make sure that you place it on the antistatic bag and on a level surface.
Do not place the network adapter on the computer cover or on any other metal surface.
7. Cautiously insert the adapter into the corresponding slot.
Do not touch any circuits on the network adapter or any of its port contacts.
In general, observe the following:
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Never use force when working with the network adapter or the PCI Express bus.
Do not allow anyone else to touch the network adapter.
Avoid unnecessary movement since this can increase electrostatic charge.
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1 Installation of the Network Adapter
The installation procedure in Hot-Plug systems may differ from the following. For Hot-Plug
systems read the corresponding documentation. Have the computer manual ready and if nec-
essary, a key and/or screwdriver to open the cover and remove the bracket.
To install the adapter in the computer, proceed as follows:
1. Switch off the computer in which the network adapter is to be installed.
2. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet.
3. Open the computer cover as described in your computer manual.
You may need a screwdriver or similar tool to remove the screws from the cover.
If you are installing a network adapter in a tower computer, we recommend to put the
computer on its side in order to be able to apply the correct force to insert the adapter into
the PCI Express slot.
4. Locate a free PCI Express slot on the motherboard.
5. Consult the section in your computer manual that describes how to install expansion
cards.
6. Remove the bracket from the expansion slot (if applicable).
Follow the instructions in your computer manual.
7. Remove the network adapter from the antistatic bag.
8. Insert the network adapter into the PCI Express slot as described in your computer man-
Make sure that the network adapter is correctly aligned with the PCI Express slot on the
motherboard.
9. Push the network adapter down vertically into the slot until it is firmly seated.
10. If available, tighten the locking screw on the fixing bracket until the adapter is firmly con-
nected to the computer cover (or to the attachment provided for expansion cards).
11. Replace the computer cover.
12. Replace and tighten all screws.
13. Reconnect the power supply.
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2 Connection of the Network Adapter
This chapter describes the physical connection of the network adapter to the network. Gener-
al instructions for driver installation are given in chapter 3 "Installation of the Driver Software".
Transmission Distances
The maximum transmission distance for the SysKonnect SK-9E21D Adapter using a category
5 unshielded twisted pair cable is 100 m.
Connection to the Network
In order to connect the adapter to the data network, proceed as follows:
1. If necessary, configure the port on the switch to which the network adapter is to be con-
nected (also see the switch manual).
2. If possible, disconnect the switch and the computer from the power supply.
3. At one end of the cable connect the RJ-45 connector to the port on the switch.
4. At the other end of the cable connect the connector to the port on the network adapter
The port type (e.g. 1000Base-T) on the network adapter and that on the switch must be
identical.
5. Turn on the computer and the switch.
If no protocol driver has been loaded, go to chapter 3 "Installation of the Driver Software".
If a protocol driver has been loaded, continue with step 6.
6. Check the green link LED to find out if the cable is connected correctly.
If the link LED is on or blinking, the connection is established and active. Otherwise you
have to check the network adapter more closely (for details, refer to chapter 5 "Trouble-
As soon as the connection to the network is established, the installation of the network adapt-
er is complete. Keep this manual with your computer manual for future reference.
The network adapter will not be fully operational until suitable drivers are loaded. See chapter
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3 Installation of the Driver Software
The network drivers are located in the appropriate product directory on the enclosed installa-
tion CD-ROM. This directory is organized into a number of subdirectories for the various oper-
ating systems. The subdirectories contain the driver files and the corresponding readme files.
The readme files are available as ASCII text and in HTML format. Any last-minute changes
are documented in the “Release Notes” (if applicable) and on the driver site of the SysKon-
nect web site.
To install a driver, follow the instructions given below and in the corresponding readme files.
The installation procedures described below are only valid for the SysKonnect SK-9E21D 10/
100/1000Base-T Adapter, PCI Express. For details on the installation of other SysKonnect
adapters, refer to the corresponding readme files.
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There are two possibilities to view the readme files:
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with an internet browser
with a text editor
Use an internet
browser
If you have an internet browser (or any other HTML viewer) installed on your computer, we
recommend to use it for viewing the readme files.
To view the readme files with an internet browser, proceed as follows:
1. Insert the installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2. If the browser is not automatically launched, click START.HTM on the installation CD-ROM.
The start page of the installation CD-ROM is displayed.
3. Click DRIVERS.
A list showing all available network technologies is displayed.
4. Select your preferred network technology, e.g. GIGABIT ETHERNET.
A list showing all available network adapters belonging to this technology is displayed.
5. Select your network adapter, e.g. SK-9E21D.
A list showing all available drivers for this adapter is displayed.
6. Click the operating system for which you want to install the driver, e.g. WINDOWS XP.
The readme file is opened. Here, you will find detailed instructions on how to install the
driver.
Use a text editor
To view a text file, proceed as follows:
1. Insert the installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2. Go to the appropriate product directory, e.g. SK-9E21D.
A list of all available operating systems this network adapter supports is displayed.
3. Select the operating system for which you want to install the driver, e.g. SOLARIS > X86.
4. Open the corresponding text file, e.g. skge.txt.
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3 Installation of the Driver Software
Windows
SysKonnect offers drivers for Windows NT 4.0, Windows 98 SE, Windows Me,
Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. Additionally, a value added package
is available for Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 enabling Virtual LAN
(VLAN) and Link Aggregation support. This package also includes a utility program for easy
Drivers downloaded from our web site are available in a packed format (.zip files). The down-
loaded file has to be unpacked before installation.
Windows NT 4.0
The NDIS 4.0 32-bit Miniport driver for the SysKonnect SK-9E21D 10/100/1000Base-T
Adapter, PCI Express, supports Windows NT 4.0. This driver does not support
Windows NT 3.51 or below. It is recommended to install the latest Windows NT 4.0 Service
Pack after successful installation of the driver.
To install the driver, proceed as follows:
tion of the Network Adapter"), boot Windows NT 4.0.
2. Select START > SETTINGS > CONTROL PANEL.
The window “Control Panel“ is displayed.
3. Select NETWORK.
The window “Network“ is displayed.
4. Select the tab ADAPTERS.
5. Click ADD....
6. Click HAVE DISK....
7. Depending on the type of installation medium used (CD-ROM, floppy disk, network
drive), type the path to the driver, e.g. e:\SK-9E21D\Windows\Nt4, where ”e” is the
designation of the CD-ROM drive on your system.
8. Click OK.
The window “Select Network Adapter“ is displayed.
9. Select the adapter for which the driver is to be installed.
10. Click OK.
The window “Card Setup“ is displayed.
11. Configure the adapter (for details, refer to the corresponding readme file).
12. When you have finished the configuration, click OK.
13. After successful installation of the driver, install the latest Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack.
14. Restart your system.
For more information, refer to the corresponding readme file.
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Windows 98 Second Edition
SysKonnect offers an NDIS 5.0 32-bit Miniport driver for the SysKonnect SK-9E21D 10/100/
1000Base-T Adapter, PCI Express, supporting Windows 98 Second Edition
(Windows 98 SE). This driver only supports Windows 98 SE and Windows Me.
With PCI Express adapters, due to the plug & play facility of PCI, Windows 98 SE is able to
find, identify, and configure an adapter automatically.
To install the driver, proceed as follows:
tion of the Network Adapter"), boot Windows 98 SE.
Windows 98 SE detects the SysKonnect SK-9E21D Adapter as “PCI Ethernet Controller”
during the boot operation.
The window “Add New Hardware Wizard” is displayed.
2. Click NEXT.
The menu “What do you want Windows to do?” is displayed.
3. Select the check box SEARCH FOR THE BEST DRIVER FOR YOUR DEVICE (RECOMMENDED).
4. Click NEXT.
5. Select the source from which the driver is to be installed (e.g. CD-ROM, floppy disk, hard
disk).
6. Select the checkbox SPECIFY A LOCATION.
7. Type the path to the driver, e.g. e:\SK-9E21D\Windows\Win98SE, where ”e” is the
designation of the CD-ROM drive on your system.
8. Click NEXT.
The window “Location of driver” is displayed.
9. Click NEXT.
The menu “Windows has finished installing the software that your new hardware device
requires” is displayed.
10. Click FINISH.
11. Restart your system.
For more information, refer to the corresponding readme file.
Windows Millennium Edition
SysKonnect offers an NDIS 5.0 32-bit Miniport driver for the SysKonnect SK-9E21D 10/100/
1000Base-T Adapter, PCI Express, supporting Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me).
This driver only supports Windows Me and Windows 98 SE.
With PCI Express adapters, due to the plug & play facility of PCI, Windows Me is able to find,
identify, and configure an adapter automatically.
To install the driver, proceed as follows:
tion of the Network Adapter"), boot Windows Me.
Windows Me detects the SysKonnect SK-9E21D Adapter as “PCI Ethernet Controller”
during the boot operation.
2. Select the check box SPECIFY THE LOCATION OF THE DRIVER (ADVANCED).
3. Click NEXT.
4. Select the check box SEARCH FOR THE BEST DRIVER FOR YOUR DEVICE (RECOMMENDED).
5. Select the source from which the driver is to be installed (e.g. CD-ROM, floppy disk, hard
disk).
6. Select the check box SPECIFY A LOCATION.
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7. Type the path to the driver, e.g. e:\SK-9E21D\Windows\WinME, where ”e” is the des-
ignation of the CD-ROM drive on your system.
8. Click NEXT.
The window “Location of driver” is displayed.
9. Click NEXT to continue the installation.
The menu “Windows has finished installing the new hardware device” is displayed.
10. Click FINISH.
11. Restart your computer.
For more information, refer to the corresponding readme file.
Windows 2000
SysKonnect offers an NDIS 5.0 32-bit Miniport driver for the SysKonnect SK-9E21D 10/100/
1000Base-T Adapter, PCI Express, supporting Windows 2000. SysKonnect also offers the
“Network Driver Installation Package for Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows
To install the driver, proceed as follows:
tion of the Network Adapter"), boot Windows 2000.
Windows 2000 detects the SysKonnect SK-9E21D Adapter as “Ethernet Controller” dur-
ing the boot operation.
The window „Found New Hardware Wizard“ is displayed.
2. Click NEXT.
In the same window the menu „Install Hardware Device Drivers“ is displayed.
3. Select the check box SEARCH FOR A SUITABLE DRIVER FOR MY DEVICE (RECOMMENDED).
4. Click NEXT.
The menu “Locate Driver Files” is displayed.
5. Select the source from which the driver is to be installed (e.g. CD-ROM, floppy disk, hard
disk).
6. Type the path to the driver, e.g. e:\SK-9E21D\Windows\Win2000, where ”e” is the
designation of the CD-ROM drive on your system.
7. Click OK.
8. Click NEXT.
The menu “Driver Files Search Results” is displayed, listing the found driver and its loca-
tion.
9. To install the driver, click NEXT.
In case the driver does not have a Microsoft Digital Signature yet, the window “Digital
Signature Not Found” is displayed.
10. To continue the installation, click YES.
The window ”Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard” is displayed.
11. Click FINISH to complete the installation.
For more information, refer to the corresponding readme files.
Windows XP and Windows Server 2003
SysKonnect offers an NDIS 5.1 32-bit Miniport driver for the SysKonnect SK-9E21D 10/100/
1000Base-T Adapter, PCI Express, supporting Windows XP and Windows Server 2003.
SysKonnect also offers the “Network Driver Installation Package for Windows 2000,
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The installation procedure for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 is identical. It is de-
scribed for Windows XP.
To install the driver, proceed as follows:
Windows XP detects the SysKonnect SK-9E21D Adapter as “Ethernet Controller” during
the boot operation.
The window “Found New Hardware Wizard“ is displayed.
2. Select the check box INSTALL FROM A LIST OR SPECIFIC LOCATION (ADVANCED).
3. Click NEXT.
The menu “Please choose your search and installation options“ is displayed.
4. Select the check box SEARCH FOR THE BEST DRIVER IN THESE LOCATIONS.
5. Select the check box INCLUDE THIS LOCATION IN THE SEARCH.
6. Type the path to the driver, e.g. e:\SK-9E21D\Windows\WinXP,where ”e” is the des-
ignation of the CD-ROM drive on your system.
7. Click OK.
8. Click NEXT.
In case the adapter has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with
Windows XP, the window “Hardware Installation” is displayed.
9. To continue the installation, click CONTINUE ANYWAY.
In the window ”Found New Hardware Wizard”, the menu “Completing the Found New
Hardware Wizard” is displayed.
10. Click FINISH to complete the installation.
For more information, refer to the corresponding readme file.
SysKonnect Network Driver Installation Packages for
Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003
There are two SysKonnect Network Driver Installation Packages for the SysKonnect SK-
9E21D 10/100/1000Base-T Adapter, PCI Express, containing the NDIS 5.0 and 5.1 32-bit
Miniport drivers, the Virtual LAN (VLAN) intermediate driver, and the Link Aggregation
(LAGG) intermediate driver. These packages support Windows 2000, Windows XP and Win-
dows Server 2003. The installation process for these Windows versions is identical.
To install the package on Windows 2000, proceed as follows:
tion of the Network Adapter"), boot Windows 2000.
Windows 2000 detects the SysKonnect SK-9E21D Adapter as “Ethernet Controller” dur-
ing the boot operation.
The window “Found New Hardware Wizard“ is displayed.
2. Click CANCEL to continue the package installation.
3. Go to the folder where the “SysKonnect Network Driver Installation Package” (setupsk-
net.exe) is stored.
4. Double-click SETUPSKNET.EXE to start the installation of the package.
The window “Welcome to the SysKonnect Network Installation Package Installation Wiz-
ard“ is displayed.
5. Click NEXT to continue the installation.
The window “License Agreement“ is displayed.
6. Select the check box I ACCEPT THE LICENSE AGREEMENT.
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7. Click NEXT.
The window “Readme Information“ is displayed.
8. Click NEXT.
The window “Destination Folder“ is displayed.
9. Select a folder where the application is to be installed.
The default destination folder is \Program Files\SysKonnect\, on the partition where the
operating system is located.
To install in a different folder, click BROWSE and select a different folder.
10. Click NEXT.
The window “Ready to install the application“ is displayed.
11. Click NEXT to continue the installation.
The window “Updating System - Installation of updated drivers“ is displayed.
12. Click NEXT to continue the installation.
In case the driver does not have a Microsoft Digital Signature yet, the window “Digital
Signature Not Found” is displayed (in Windows XP, the window “Software Installation” is
displayed).
13. To continue the installation, click YES (in Windows XP, click CONTINUE ANYWAY).
The window “Updating System - Scan for New Hardware” is displayed.
14. If required, click NEXT to continue the installation.
The menu “SysKonnect Network Installation Package has been successfully installed” is
displayed.
15. Click FINISH to exit the installation program.
16. If the system requests a reboot, restart your computer.
The “SysKonnect Network Control” can now be started from the Control Panel window:
START > SETTINGS > CONTROL PANEL > SYSKONNECT NETWORK CONTROL.)
For more information, refer to the corresponding readme file.
Linux
The Linux driver for the SysKonnect SK-9E21D 10/100/1000Base-T Adapter, PCI Express,
supports the Linux kernel 2.4.13 and higher stable versions. The installation procedure for the
various Linux distributions differs. The driver will be integrated into the kernel, i.e. using the
standard installation procedure of your distribution to install Ethernet adapters should cause
no problems. For details on the installation of Ethernet adapters, refer to the distribution’s
manual. The installation procedure described in this manual is a general description for Intel/
x86 computers, which is valid for all distributions.
It is recommended to download the latest version of the driver from the SysKonnect web site
http://www.syskonnect.com. If you have downloaded the latest driver, the Linux kernel has to
be patched before the driver can be installed.
Patch the Linux kernel To patch the Linux kernel, proceed as follows:
1. Login as “root”.
2. Download the original Linux source code named linux-a.b.c.tar.gz or linux-
a.b.c.tar.bz2(e.g. linux-2.4.13.tar.bz2) into the directory /usr/src.
mirror sites.
The linux kernel version has to match the version of the patch file.
3. Unpack the original Linux source code with one of the following commands:
tar xvzf linux-a.b.c.tar.gz
or
tar xfvj linux-a.b.c.tar.bz2
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After the sources have been installed, they can be found in a directory named either
/usr/src/linux-a.b.c
or
/usr/src/linux.
4. Usually, the directory /usr/src/linux is a symbolic link to the target kernel source
tree but in some cases you may need to create it manually with the following command:
cd /usr/src
ln -s linux-a.b.c linux
5. To start the kernel build process, go to the topmost directory in the kernel source tree with
the following command:
cd /usr/src
6. Patch the kernel with the following command:
zcat /patch-location/sk98lin_a_b_c_patch.gz | patch -p0
For initial driver setup, the driver must be installed and then be started manually. After suc-
cessful installation, the driver can be included into the system start. The driver can either be
integrated into the kernel or be compiled as a module. Select the appropriate option during
kernel configuration.
The installation procedure is described for installing the driver on x86 systems. In addition to
installing the driver, standard development tools, e.g. “make”, “gcc”, etc. have to be installed.
Install the driver
To use the driver as a module or integrate it into the kernel, proceed as follows:
tion of the Network Adapter"), boot your Linux system.
2. Login as “root”.
3. Go to the directory /usr/src/linux.
4. Execute the command: makemenuconfigfor the console mode, or
execute the command: make xconfigfor the graphical mode.
The kernel configuration menu is displayed.
5. Select the menu NETWORK DEVICE SUPPORT.
6. Select the menu ETHERNET (1000 MBIT).
7. To integrate the driver permanently into the kernel, mark MARVELL YUKON CHIPSET /
SYSKONNECT 98XX SUPPORT with (*).
To compile the driver as a module, mark MARVELL YUKON CHIPSET / SYSKONNECT 98XX
SUPPORT with (M).
The support for SysKonnect SK-9E21D Adapters is included in the SysKonnect 98xx
Support.
8. Select EXIT.
The Main Menu is displayed.
9. Select LOADABLE MODULE SUPPORT.
The menu “Loadable module support“ is displayed.
10. Select ENABLE LOADABLE MODULE SUPPORT.
11. Select KERNEL MODULE LOADER.
12. Select EXIT.
13. Configure other options, e.g. SCSI, file systems, etc.
14. To quit the configuration, select EXIT.
The message “Do you wish to save your new kernel configuration” is dis-
played.
15. Select YES to save the new kernel configuration.
Now build a new kernel by executing the following commands:
16. Execute the command: make dep.
17. Execute the command: make clean bzImage.
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18. Execute the command: make modules.
19. Execute the command: make modules_install.
20. If you use “lilo” as a boot loader, execute the command:
make bzlilo.
If no errors occurred, the new kernel is installed in the “root” directory.
21. Go to the “root” directory by executing the command: cd /.
22. Copy the new kernel into your boot directory by executing the commands:
cp vmlinuz /boot/<name of the new kernel>and
cp System.map /boot/.
23. Edit the boot loader configuration file to boot the new kernel, e.g. “lilo.conf”.
24. If you use “lilo” as a boot loader, execute the command: lilo.
25. Reboot your system with the new kernel.
26. If you use the driver as a module, continue with “Load the module”.
If you integrated the driver into the kernel, continue with “Assign an IP address”.
Load the module
If you use the driver as a module, the module has to be loaded manually.
To load the module manually, proceed as follows:
1. Execute the following command: modprobe sk98lin.
2. If the SysKonnect adapter is installed in your computer and you have a /proc file system,
execute the command:
ls /proc/net/sk98lin.
This should produce an output containing a line with the following format:
eth0 eth1 ...
which indicates that your adapter has been found and initialized.
If several SysKonnect adapters are installed in your system, the adapters will be listed as
“eth0”, “eth1”, “eth2”, etc. The mapping is executed automatically.
The module installation message (displayed either in a system log file or on the console)
outputs a line for each adapter found containing the corresponding “ethX”.
3. Assign an IP address.
Assign an
IP address
In order for the adapter to work, an IP address has to be assigned. For each adapter, repeat
steps 1 and 2 below.
To assign an IP address, proceed as follows:
1. Select an IP address by assigning it to the respective adapter:
ifconfig ethX <ip-address> <options>
(For detailed information about the available options refer to the system command refer-
ence.)
With this command, the adapter is connected to the Ethernet. If your adapter is con-
nected to the data network or another station, the green link LED is active (either on or
blinking) after assigning the IP address. In addition, you will receive a status message on
the console stating “ethX: network connection up using port Y” and showing the selected
connection parameters. Now your adapter should be fully operational.
2. Execute ping <other station>to verify the connection to other computers on your
network.
If you are in doubt about the IP addresses, ask your network administrator for assistance.
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For more information, refer to the corresponding readme file or to the kernel documentation
(which usually can be found in the directory /usr/src/linux/Documentation/on your
system).
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Sun Solaris (x86)
The Solaris x86 driver supports the SysKonnect SK-9E21D 10/100/1000Base-T Adapter, PCI
Express, on Solaris 7 and higher.
There are two tools for installing the driver package:
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”pkgadd”, which runs from the command line
”admintool”, which uses a GUI
The following description of the driver installation is based on an installation on Solaris x86. It
is valid for all Sun Solaris systems.
In order to perform the installation, you need “root” access.
Driver packages downloaded from our web site are available in a compressed format (.tar.Z
files). The package has to be uncompressed before installation.
Uncompress the
driver
To uncompress the downloaded driver package, proceed as follows:
1. Go to the directory where the compressed driver package is located, e.g. /usr/SKGE/
skgesol_x86v7.00.tar.Zfor the x86 version.
Uncompress the file with the following command:
uncompress skgesol_x86v<version number>.tar.Z
(e.g. uncompress skgesol_x86v7.00.tar.Z).
The result is the file “skgesol_x86v<version number>.tar”.
2. Untar this file with the following command:
tar -xvf skgesol_x86v<version number>.tar
The result is a subdirectory containing the driver package and the readme files in .html
and .txt-format.
The driver package is now ready to be installed.
Install the driver with
“pkgadd”
To install the driver using ”pkgadd”, proceed as follows:
tion of the Network Adapter"), boot your Sun Solaris system.
2. Go to the directory where the subdirectory “SKGEsol” is located.
3. Execute ”pkgadd”:
pkgadd -d . SKGEsol
A shell window is displayed asking whether you want to configure IP interfaces during
installation or not.
4. If yes, type y.
If no, type n.
5. Press <Enter>.
configured manually. For details, refer to the corresponding readme file.
6. Enter the following values for every interface you want to configure as the system
requests them:
•
the new interface's name (“skge0” for the first interface’s name, “skge1” for the sec-
ond one, etc.),
•
•
the IP address (e.g. 192.168.0.59), and
the netmask (e.g. 255.255.255.0).
Once you have entered all information, the message “Are these settings OK (y/
n)?” is displayed.
7. If all settings are OK, type y.
8. Press <Enter>.
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The message “Do you have more SysKonnect Gigabit Ethernet interface
adapters installed (y/n)?” is displayed.
9. If yes, type y.
If no, type n.
10. Press <Enter>
11. When the message “Do you want to continue with the installation of
<SKGEsol> [y, n, ?]” is displayed, type y.
The driver package is installed.
”pkgadd” will prompt you to reboot after successful installation, but this may be ignored.
Install the driver with
“admintool”
To install the driver using ”admintool”, proceed as follows:
tion of the Network Adapter"), boot your Sun Solaris system.
2. Start ”admintool”.
The window “Admintool: Users” is displayed.
3. Select BROWSE > SOFTWARE.
The window “Admintool: Software”, listing all available software, is displayed.
4. Select EDIT > ADD.
The dialog box “Admintool: Set Source Media“ is displayed.
5. Select the location of the “SKGEsol” subdirectory.
6. Click OK.
In the displayed window, the left panel shows the available software packages.
7. Select SYSKONNECT SK-9EXX, SK-9SXX, SK-98XX AND SK-95XX..
8. Click ADD.
The shell window “Admintool: Add Software” is displayed asking whether you want to
configure IP interfaces during installation or not.
9. If yes, type y.
If no, type n.
10. Press <Enter>.
interfaces manually. For details, refer to the corresponding readme file.
11. Enter the following values for every interface you want to configure as the system
requests them:
•
the new interface's name (“skge0” for the first interface’s name, “skge1” for the sec-
ond one, etc.),
•
•
the IP address (e.g. 192.168.0.59), and
the netmask (e.g. 255.255.255.0).
Once you have entered all information, the message “Are these settings OK (y/
n)?” is displayed.
12. If all settings are OK, type y.
If no, type n.
13. Press <Enter>.
If you have typed y, the message “Do you have more SysKonnect Gigabit
Ethernet interface adapters installed (y/n)?” is displayed.
14. If yes, type y.
If no, type n.
15. Press <Enter>.
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16. When the message “Do you want to continue with the installation of
<SKGEsol> [y, n,?]” is displayed, type y.
The driver package is installed.
”Admintool” will prompt you to reboot after successful installation, but this may be
ignored.
For more information, refer to the corresponding readme file.
Novell NetWare
The driver is a 32-bit ODI HSM Novell NetWare server driver for the SysKonnect SK-9E21D
10/100/1000Base-T Adapter, PCI Express. The driver supports NetWare 6.x, NetWare 5.x,
1
1
NetWare 4.20, Netware 3.12/3.20 and Novell Netware Client32 for DOS .
In addition to the 32-bit server driver a Novell ODI 16-bit DOS client MLID driver is available
1
for the latest Novell NetWare VLM Client .
To perform the installation, you must have access to the server console.
Drivers downloaded from our web site are available in a packed format (.zip files). The down-
loaded file has to be unpacked before installation.
The setting for MINIMUM PACKET RECEIVE BUFFERS in the startup.ncf must be increased to at
least 120 per adapter (e.g. for three adapters you should add “Set Minimum Packet
Receive Buffers = 360“ to startup.ncf). On SMP systems, you may have to multiply this
number with the number of active processors.
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Installation on Novell NetWare 4.20
To install the network driver on Novell NetWare 4.20, proceed as follows:
tion of the Network Adapter"), boot NetWare 4.20.
2. On the console, execute the following command: load install.
3. Select DRIVER OPTIONS (LOAD/UNLOAD DISK AND NETWORK DRIVERS).
The menu “Driver Options” is displayed.
4. Select CONFIGURE NETWORK DRIVERS.
The menu “Additional Driver Actions” is displayed.
5. Select DISCOVER AND LOAD ADDITIONAL DRIVERS.
The system detects the SysKonnect adapter as “PCI Lan Controller 1148.9E00....”.
6. To get a list of available drivers, press <Enter>.
The menu “Select a driver” is displayed.
7. To install an unlisted driver, press <Insert> (the SysKonnect driver is not listed).
8. To specify the path to the driver, press <F3>.
The window “Specify a directory path” is displayed.
9. Type the path to the driver.
If you are installing from CD-ROM, the menu “Select an action” is displayed. Here, select
CONTINUE AND ACCESS THE CD-ROM.
The menu “Select a driver to install” is displayed.
10. Select the driver for your network adapter.
The message “Do you want to copy driver <driver name>.LAN?” is dis-
played.
1.SysKonnect does not provide support for this driver.
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11. To copy the driver to the server, select YES.
If an older version of a SysKonnect driver is installed on the system, the messages “Save
existing file SYS:SYSTEM\<driver name.LAN?” and “Save existing file
SYS:SYSTEM\<driver name>.LDI?” are displayed.
12. To continue, select the desired options (YES or NO).
The menu “Board SK-98NW_1 (Driver <driver name>) Actions” is displayed.
13. Select SELECT MODIFY DRIVER PARAMETERS/PROTOCOLS.
14. Configure the protocols to be used.
15. Configure the parameters, e.g. “slot number”.
16. After the parameters have been configured, select SAVE PARAMETERS AND LOAD DRIVER.
The driver is loaded.
Once the driver has been installed, the adapter parameters or bindings can be changed
in the autoexec.ncf file using the “Install” tool.
For more information, refer to the corresponding readme file.
Installation on Novell NetWare 5 and 6
The installation procedure for NetWare 5 and 6 is identical.
To install the network driver on Novell NetWare 5 or 6, proceed as follows:
tion of the Network Adapter"), boot NetWare 5 or 6.
NetWare detects the new adapter and tries to install a driver.
2. To get a list of available drivers, press <Enter>.
The menu “Select a driver” is displayed.
3. To install an unlisted driver, press <Insert> (the SysKonnect driver is not listed).
4. To specify the path to the driver, press <F3>.
The window “Specify a directory path” is displayed.
5. Type the path to the driver.
If you are installing from CD-ROM, the menu “Select an action” is displayed. Here, select
CONTINUE AND ACCESS THE CD-ROM.
The menu “Select a driver to install” is displayed.
6. Select the driver for your network adapter.
The message “Do you want to copy driver <driver name>.LAN?” is dis-
played.
7. To copy the driver to the server, select YES.
If an older version of a SysKonnect driver is installed on the system, the messages “Save
existing file SYS:SYSTEM\<driver name.LAN?” and “Save existing file
SYS:SYSTEM\<driver name>.LDI?” are displayed.
8. To continue, select the desired options (YES or NO).
The menu “Board SK-98NW_1 (Driver <driver name>) Actions” is displayed.
9. Select SELECT MODIFY DRIVER PARAMETERS/PROTOCOLS.
10. Configure the protocols to be used.
11. Configure the parameters, e.g. “slot number”.
12. After the parameters have been configured, select SAVE PARAMETERS AND LOAD DRIVER.
The driver is loaded.
Once the driver has been installed, the adapter parameters or bindings can be changed
in the autoexec.ncf file using the “Nwconfig” tool.
For more information, refer to the corresponding readme file.
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4 Features
The SysKonnect SK-9E21D 10/100/1000Base-T Adapter, PCI Express, constitutes a follow-
up model of the SK-9521 V2.0 Adapter Family. It is compliant to the latest PCI Express 1.0a
standard and supports a PCI express single lane (x1).
For information about other SysKonnect network products, please refer to the product over-
Type of Adapter
The following table lists the characteristics of the SysKonnect SK-9E21D 10/100/1000Base-T
Adapter, PCI Express.
SysKonnect SK-9E21D Adapter
LAN interface 10/100/1000Base-T
Ports
Single link
RJ-45
Connector
Media
Copper
Cat5
Type
Bracket
The type of port on the network adapter must be identical with that on the switch.
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Operating System Support
The drivers for the SysKonnect SK-9E21D 10/100/1000Base-T Adapter, PCI Express, sup-
port the following operating systems:
•
Windows NT 4.0, Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Millennium Edition,
Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003
•
•
•
Linux kernel 2.4.13 and higher stable versions
Novell NetWare 4.20, Novell NetWare 5.x, and Novell NetWare 6.x
1
1
Novell NetWare VLM Client for DOS , Novell Netware Client32 for DOS ,
1
Novell NetWare 3.12/20
•
Sun Solaris 7 and higher on x86 systems
High Performance
The SysKonnect SK-9E21D 10/100/1000Base-T Adapter, PCI Express, is a high perfor-
mance and highly reliable adapter. It uses the new PCI Express technology that offers in-
creased bandwidth and extended capabilities over the conventional PCI bus.
TCP, UDP and IP checksum calculation
The adapter supports the calculation of TCP, UDP, and IP checksums. These calculations are
integrated in the hardware of the Gigabit Ethernet adapters. The checksums are calculated
without time loss by the MAC controller for both receive and transmit path. This improves the
overall performance of the system and shifts these CPU-intensive tasks away from the host
CPU.
Jumbo Frames
The SysKonnect SK-9E21D Adapter supports 9 KB Jumbo frames. It is tested according to
the prevailing standard and switches on the market.
TCP Segmentation (Large Send Off-Load)
TCP Segmentation that is handled by the SysKonnect SK-9E21D Adapter itself reduces CPU
load significantly. This provides high throughput for superior network performance and im-
proves application response.
Dynamic Interrupt Moderation
If the network is running at gigabit speed and small packets are being transferred, there may
in extreme cases be more than 100,000 interrupts per second. To reduce the load on the
CPU, the SysKonnect SK-9E21D Adapter can use interrupt moderation to group these inter-
rupts so that several data packets can be handled per interrupt.
For more information, refer to the White Paper “SK-NET GE Gigabit Ethernet Server Adapt-
er”, which can be found on the installation CD-ROM and on our web site.
1.SysKonnect does not provide support for this driver.
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Promiscuous Mode / Multicast Support
The SysKonnect SK-9E21D 10/100/1000Base-T Adapter, PCI Express, supports promiscu-
ous mode for analyzers. By default, the promiscuous mode is turned off. In addition, the
adapter supports multicast for special applications, which use multicast addresses.
Alert Standard Format (ASF)
The SysKonnect SK-9E21D 10/100/1000Base-T Adapter, PCI Express, fully supports inte-
grated ASF 2.0 (Alert Standard Format) functionality that enables monitoring and remote con-
trolling of client systems that are in “Shut down” or “OS absent” states.
Possible usage scenarios for ASF are:
•
•
•
System’s Health Monitoring (e. g. Voltage and Temperature alerts)
Asset Management (e. g. Chassis intrusion alerts)
Remote Management and Control (e. g. Power down and System reset)
PXE / RPL Support
The SysKonnect SK-9E21D 10/100/1000Base-T Adapter, PCI Express, supports both the
standard PXE 2.1 (Pre-Boot eXecution Environment) and the protocol RPL (Remote Program
Load). This allows networked computers that are not yet loaded with an operating system to
be configured and booted remotely by an administrator. PXE resp. RPL grants the advantage
that client machines do not necessarily need an operating system or a hard disk and that they
can be rebooted remotely in the event of hardware or software failures.
Advanced Power Management / Wake on LAN
The SysKonnect SK-9E21D 10/100/1000Base-T Adapter, PCI Express, supports power man-
agement as defined in the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification V1.1 and Net-
work Device Class Power Management Reference Specification V2.0. The power
management features are implemented according to the Advanced Configuration and Power
Interface Specification V2.0.
The SysKonnect SK-9E21D Adapter utilizes an auxiliary power supply to keep some parts
running. This setting enables the PCI Express network device to “Wake on LAN”.
The Wake on LAN functionality uses three mechanisms to create a wake up event:
•
•
OnNow Pattern Match Detect
Incoming packets are compared to up to seven patterns stored in a pattern matching
table. A match causes a wake up event.
TM
Magic Packet Detect
The incoming data stream is searched for a so-called magic packet frame that consists of
6 bytes of 0xFF followed by 16 iterations of the adapter’s MAC address. If this sequence
is found, a wake up event is created.
•
Link Change Detect
Any change of the link status will cause a wake up event.
Wake on LAN is supported by Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP
and Windows Server 2003.
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Reliability
The SysKonnect SK-9E21D 10/100/1000Base-T Adapter, PCI Express, comes with a variety
of reliability features. They aim at maintaining a connection as long as possible. This is
reached by redundant or grouped links (link aggregation). The driver functions help to monitor
the health of adapters and their ports enabling pro-active network management. The reliability
features are described in the following sections.
Link Aggregation
Link aggregation or trunking is a method of combining physical network links into a single log-
ical link for increased bandwidth. With link aggregation, it is possible to increase the capacity
and availability of the communications channel between devices (both switches and end sta-
tions) using existing Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet technology. Two or more Gigabit
Ethernet connections are combined into a team in order to increase the bandwidth capability
and to create resilient and redundant links. A set of multiple parallel physical links between
two devices is grouped together to form a single logical link. Link aggregation offers an effi-
cient and low-cost solution to increase bandwidth between server and switch. Another advan-
tage it provides is that if a connection fails completely the remaining links can take over the
traffic and thus replace the broken line.
Link aggregation also provides load balancing where the processing and communications ac-
tivity is distributed across several links so that no single link is overwhelmed.
By taking multiple LAN connections and treating them as a unified, aggregated link, practical
benefits can be achieved in many applications.
Link aggregation provides the following important benefits:
•
•
•
Higher link availability
Increased link capacity
Improvements are obtained using existing hardware (no upgrading to higher-capacity link
technology is necessary)
Demanding applications running in high-performance environments like servers in enterpris-
es, web servers, and intranet servers gain particularly from the high-bandwidth and duplex
capabilities of link aggregation.
All SysKonnect Gigabit Ethernet Adapters support link aggregation according to the IEEE
standard 802.3ad. At the moment, SysKonnect provides a link aggregation driver for
Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. The drivers for Linux are able to
support link aggregation according to the IEEE standard 802.3ad by installing third party open
source modules. For details, refer to the corresponding readme file. In the future, link aggre-
gation support according to IEEE 802.3ad will be implemented in SysKonnect drivers for oth-
er operating systems as well. For driver updates, refer to our web site:
For more information on link aggregation, refer to the white paper “Link Aggregation accord-
ing to IEEE 802.3ad”, which can be found on the SysKonnect installation CD-ROM and on our
web site.
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Redundant Switch Failover
Beyond the features required for link aggregation in the IEEE 802.3ad standard, SysKonnect
drivers support an additional failover feature, the so-called Redundant Switch Failover (RSF).
If a switch fails completely, RSF can move the link to a different switch which then takes over
the traffic.
At the moment, this feature is implemented in the driver package for Windows 2000,
Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 but will be available for other operating systems in
the future. The standard requires that all links of a link aggregation group (team) are connect-
ed to the same partner (usually a switch supporting 802.3ad). With SysKonnect’s link aggre-
gation driver, one team (group of logical links) can comprise several aggregators (sub-group
beneath team level). If a team has several aggregators, which are connected to separate
switches, the failover feature is utilized. Data is transferred via one aggregator, and is, if this
aggregator fails, automatically switched over to another aggregator in the same team.
For more information on RSF, refer to the white paper “Link Aggregation according to IEEE
802.3ad”, which can be found on the SysKonnect installation CD-ROM and on our web site.
PCI Express Hot-Plug
As a member of the PCI Special Interest Group, SysKonnect has a long experience in the
standardization of the insertion and removal of PCI computer cards during normal operation.
The SysKonnect SK-9E21D 10/100/1000Base-T Adapter, PCI Express, provide native Hot-
Plug Support according to the PCI Express 1.0a and Advanced Configuration and Power In-
terface Specification Revision V2.0.
Hot-Plug enables the replacement of failed devices in a running system. The following condi-
tions have to be met in order for Hot-Plug to work on the SysKonnect SK-9E21D Adapter:
•
The target system has PCI Express Hot-Plug slots, i.e. the power can be switched on and
off under the control of the operating system.
•
•
The adapter is installed in one of the PCI Express Hot-Plug slots.
The operating system supports PCI Express Hot-Plug on the target system.
The drivers for the following operating systems support PCI Express Hot-Plug:
•
•
•
Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003
NetWare 4.20 and higher
Solaris 7 and higher
Parity
The integrity of data that pass from the network through the system and back to the network is
monitored by generating and checking parity information on all available data paths. All data
errors are detected immediately and can be reported.
Virtual LAN (VLAN) support
A Virtual LAN is a group of network devices that belong to the same network segment, re-
gardless of the physical network structure. A logical network structure based on business re-
quirements is possible. With virtual networks, physical location no longer specifies the
network a user is assigned to: user clients with similar networking requirements can be united
in one network group, or VLAN. This VLAN can be established to meet a wide variety of orga-
nizational or technical needs. All members of a department can, for example, be gathered into
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a network group, even if they are distributed over several buildings. Colleagues working on
the same project can be united in a common VLAN, even if they belong to different depart-
ments in different buildings or even different locations. Other network groups can be made in-
visible to these users. Using Virtual LANs can improve network performance, limit broadcast
storms, minimize security problems and ease the management task.
By means of frame tagging, the SysKonnect SK-9E21D 10/100/1000Base-T Adapter, PCI Ex-
press, can support up to 64 IP address assignments in a single network connection. Thus,
multiple VLANs can be configured for one port. Stations can be accessed from systems in
multiple IP sub nets without traversing routers. Additionally, multiple application VLANs can
be defined to isolate traffic for performance and security purposes. For this reason, the server
can be physically connected to a single switch port but still belong to several VLANs. The Gi-
gabit Ethernet adapter can receive tagged packets and is able to tag outgoing packets. The
switch the adapter is connected to must support VLAN tagging according to IEEE 802.1q.
For several operating systems, SysKonnect offers drivers that support VLAN tagging and thus
can be applied for VLAN servers and terminal units.
For more information on Virtual LANs, refer to the White Paper “Virtual Networks”, which can
be found on the installation CD-ROM under “White Papers” or on our web site under “Tech-
nology”. Also see the corresponding readme files for the respective drivers.
Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT)
The VCT technology utilizes Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology to remotely diag-
nose the quality and characteristics of the attached cables. Using this technology it is possible
to detect and report potential cabling issues such as cable opens, cable shorts or any imped-
ance mismatches in the cable and accurately report - within one meter - the distance to the
fault. The VCT technology enables the IT manager or the end user to quickly identify the fail-
ing mechanism and isolate the source of the problem.
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5 Troubleshooting
Searching for errors
Problem
What to do
Another expansion
card fails to work af-
ter the network
adapter has been in-
stalled
Make sure all cables are connected to the correct expansion
cards.
Make sure the expansion cards are correctly inserted. Check if
any internal connections in the computer have been disengaged
or were damaged during the installation of the network adapter.
Check for resource conflicts in the computer. Check PCI Express
configuration and resource allocation.
The computer does
not detect the net-
work adapter
Make sure the adapter is properly seated in the computer.
Try installing the adapter in a different bus master compatible PCI
Express slot.
The network adapter Load or install the driver again.
fails during normal
operation
LED for receiving /
transmitting data
packets (ACT) is not
illuminated
Make sure the network driver is loaded.
Is there any network overload?
Is the switch port configured correctly?
If you have any other SysKonnect adapter installed, compare your
setup with this adapter.
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LED Displays
Once the driver has been installed, the adapter is operational. The current status and speed
are indicated by the LEDs.
Figure 3. Location of the LEDs
The LEDs of the SysKonnect SK-9E21D 10/100/1000Base-T Adapter, PCI Express, have the
following meaning:
Marking on
bracket
Color
Status
Description
ACT/LINK
OFF
Link down
green
green
ON
Link up
Blinking
Link up and Receiving / Transmitting
10/100/1000
OFF
ON
Speed 10 Mbit/s
Speed 100 Mbit/s
Speed 1000 MBit/s
green
yellow
ON
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6 Important Information
Technical Support
If you encounter any problems, read the relevant sections of the manual and the readme files
on the CD-ROM. If you cannot solve your problems, consult our technical support.
If you contact our technical support engineers, have the following information ready:
•
•
•
•
•
adapter type
driver version
operating system
configuration of your computer
type of cabling
Our support team can be reached as follows:
North / South America, Pacific Rim Europe
Office hours 24 hours support via paging service
Mon-Thu 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri 8:00 AM - 03:30 PM (CET)
Phone
+1 866 782 2507
+49 7243 502 330
(toll free in the USA)
+1 408 222 0666
(toll number for international callers)
+1 408 787 5395 (pager)
Fax
+1 408 752 9029
+49 7243 502 364
WWW
E-mail
Address
SysKonnect, Inc.
A Marvell®Company
700 First Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
USA
SysKonnect GmbH
A Marvell®Company
Siemensstr. 23
D-76275 Ettlingen
Germany
Calls received outside office hours in Europe are serviced by an answering machine and will
be dealt with as soon as possible.
Returning an Adapter for Repair
If you want to return a faulty product to SysKonnect, follow these steps:
1. Contact us by phone, fax, or e-mail.
North / South America, Pacific Rim European and other countries
Phone
+1 866 782 2507 (toll free)
+49 7243 502 476
+1 408 222 0666 (toll number)
Fax
+1 408 752 9029
+49 7243 502 364
E-mail
We will send you an RMA (Return Material Authorization) form by fax or e-mail.
2. Complete the form.
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3. Return the form to us.
We will send you a unique reference number and inform you if the product is still under
warranty.
4. Send us the faulty product packed in an antistatic bag, with a copy of the completed form
enclosed in its original packaging (or comparable packaging).
5. Write the reference number issued by SysKonnect clearly visible on the outer packaging.
SysKonnect cannot accept any returned product without an RMA number on the outer pack-
aging. The warranty does not apply to products that have been damaged by electrostatic dis-
charge or inadequate packaging.
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Additional Documentation and Updates
On the installation CD-ROM additional information is available, i.e. about other SysKonnect
products or other language versions of this manual.
To view a document on the CD-ROM, proceed as follows:
1. Insert the installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2. On the start page of the CD-ROM, click DOCUMENTATION.
A list with the available manuals is displayed.
3. Click the appropriate document.
The PDF file is displayed.
SysKonnect maintains a site on the World Wide Web where you can find the latest informa-
tion on our product range and our customer support services. The latest drivers are also pro-
vided on the SysKonnect web site.
To download the latest drivers from our web site, proceed as follows:
2. Click the button DRIVER LIBRARY.
The latest drivers, sorted by product groups, can be found here.
3. Click the appropriate network technology, e.g. GIGABIT ETHERNET (10/100/1000BASE-T).
4. Select the product family SK-9EXX 10/100/1000BASE-T ADAPTERS.
The available drivers for this adapter are displayed.
5. Click the appropriate driver.
6. Click the diskette symbol to download the driver.
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Technical Specifications
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Technical Specifications
Network interface
standard
IEEE 802.3 and IEEE 802.3u (Ethernet and Fast Ethernet)
IEEE 802.3ab and IEEE 802.3z (Gigabit Ethernet)
IEEE 802.3x (Flow-control and Auto-negotiation)
IEEE 802.1p (Quality of Services)
IEEE 802.1q and IEEE 802.3ac (VLAN and VLAN tagging)
IEEE 802.3ad (Link Aggregation)
RAM
48 kByte RAM on-chip buffer
256 kByte
SPI Flash Memory
Serial EEPROM
Maximum size: 1 kByte
256 bytes can be used for VPD (read-only and writable section)
PCI Express
PCI Express 1.0a compliant
x1 PCI Express Serial Link
(adapter can also be operated in x4, x8 and x16 slots)
Power manage-
ment
Advanced Power Management according to PCI Bus Power Man-
agement Interface Specification, Revision 1.1 or later and Network
Device Class Power Management Reference Specification V2.0
PCI Express
Native Hot-Plug
Hot-Plug Support according to PCI Express 1.0a and Advanced
Configuration and Power Interface Specification Revision V2.0
ASF Functionality
Safety standards
SMBus 2.0 master interface for ASF functionality
Serial Peripheral Interface for ASF firmware
Europe: EN60950 – IEC 60950 – VDE 0805
USA / Canada: cULus listed accessory (UL 60950, CSA C22.2)
International: CB certification
Approved use
EMC standards
The SysKonnect SK-9E21D 10/100/1000Base-T Adapter, PCI Ex-
press, is for use in a compatible Listed Personal Computer that has
Installation Instructions detailing user installation of card cage ac-
cessories.
Europe: EN55022; IEC – CISPR-22 Class B
EN 55024; IEC – CISPR-24
USA: FCC, CFR 47 Part 15, Declaration of Conformity Class B
Power consump-
tion
@ +3.3V / VCC: max. 2.3 W
@ +3.3V(aux): max. 375 mA
Dimensions (max.) 86.36 mm x 55.32 mm
Temperature range Operation: 0°C to + 50°C
Storage: -20°C to + 70°C
Relative humidity
Warranty
Operation: 30% to 80% non-condensing
Storage: 10% to 95% non-condensing
5 years
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Appendix A. License and Warranty
Information
The Americas, Asia, Australia, New Zealand,
Pacific
Dear Customer,
if you acquired your SysKonnect product in the UNITED STATES, CANADA or any other country in the AMERICAS, ASIA, AUSTRA-
LIA, NEW ZEALAND, PACIFIC, the following license and purchase agreement applies to you.
This is a legal agreement between you, the end user and SysKonnect Incorporation, a California U.S.A. Incorporation (SysKonnect
Inc.).
SysKonnect Inc. License and Purchase Agreement
By opening the sealed disk package and taking possession of the hardware, you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of this Agree-
ment. If you do not agree to the terms of this Agreement, promptly return the unopened and unused disk package and hardware with
the accompanying items (including all written materials and other accessories) to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Grant of Software License
This SysKonnect Inc. License Agreement (License) permits you to use one copy of the SysKonnect Inc. software product acquired
with this License (“SOFTWARE”) on any single computer, provided the SOFTWARE is in use on only one computer at any time. If you
have multiple Licenses for the SOFTWARE, then at any time, you may have as many copies of the SOFTWARE in use as you have
Licenses. The SOFTWARE is “in use” on a computer when it is loaded into the temporary memory (i.e. RAM) or installed into the per-
manent memory (e.g. hard disk or other storage device) of that computer, except that a copy installed on a network server for the sole
purpose of distribution to other computers is not “in use”. If the anticipated number of users of the SOFTWARE will exceed the number
of applicable Licenses, then you must have a reasonable mechanism or process in place to assure that the number of persons using
the SOFTWARE concurrently does not exceed the number of Licenses. If the SOFTWARE is permanently installed on the hard disk or
other storage device of a computer (other than a network server) and one person uses that computer more than 80% of the time it is
in use, then that person may also use the SOFTWARE on a portable or home computer.
Copyright
The SOFTWARE is owned by SysKonnect Inc. or its suppliers and is protected against copying by copyright laws, international treaty
provisions and other national laws.
If the SOFTWARE is not copy protected you may either make one copy of the SOFTWARE solely for backup or archival purposes, or
transfer the SOFTWARE to a single hard disk provided you keep the original solely for backup or archival purposes.
You may not copy the Product Manual(s) or written materials accompanying the SOFTWARE or HARDWARE.
Other Restrictions
You may not rent or lease the SOFTWARE or HARDWARE, but you may transfer your rights under this SysKonnect Inc. License and
Purchase Agreement on a permanent basis provided you transfer all copies of the SOFTWARE and all written materials, and the
recipient agrees to the terms of this Agreement. You may not reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble the SOFTWARE. Any
transfer must include the most recent update and all prior versions.
Hardware
SysKonnect Inc. warrants, that the hardware will be delivered free from defect and in working condition. SysKonnect Inc. does not
assume liability for nor warrant damage to the hardware after delivery. SysKonnect also does not warrant total applicability for specific
applications or customer Network environments.
Limited Warranty for Hardware and Software
Limited Warranty
SysKonnect Inc. warrants that the SOFTWARE will perform substantially in accordance with the accompanying Product Manual(s) for
a period of 90 days from the date of receipt.
SysKonnect warrants
that NETWORK INTERFACE CARDS will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a
period of 5 years from the date of receipt, that NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE COMPONENTS (e.g., hubs, switches, concentrators)
will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of 2 years from the date of receipt,
and other HARDWARE for a period of 6 months from the date of receipt respectively.
This warranty is given by SysKonnect Inc. as producer of the PRODUCT; possible legal warranty or liability claims against the dealer,
whom you have acquired your SOFTWARE or HARDWARE product from, shall neither replaced by nor limited through this warranty.
Customer Remedies
SysKonnect's entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be, at SysKonnect's option, either return of the price paid, or repair or
replacement of the SOFTWARE or HARDWARE that does not meet SysKonnect's Limited Warranty and which is returned to SysKon-
nect Inc. with a copy of your receipt. This Limited Warranty is void if failure of the SOFTWARE or HARDWARE has resulted from acci-
dent, abuse, or misapplication. Any replacement SOFTWARE will be warranted by SysKonnect Inc. only for the remainder of the
original warranty period or 30 days, whichever is longer. Any replacement HARDWARE will be warranted for the remainder of the orig-
inal warranty period or 6 months, whichever is longer.
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No other Warranties
SysKonnect Inc. disclaims all other warranties or liabilities with respect to the SOFTWARE, the HARDWARE, the accompanying Prod-
uct Manual(s) and other written materials and any other accessories.
No Liability for Consequential Damages
SysKonnect Inc. does not warrant the software and hardware for a specific application, nor does SysKonnect Inc. accept any conse-
quential damages due to the use of the hardware or software. SysKonnect Inc. and its suppliers shall not be liable for any other dam-
ages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information
or data, property loss or other financial loss), arising out of the use of or the inability to use this SysKonnect Inc. product, even if
SysKonnect Inc. has been advised of the possibility of such damages. In any case, SysKonnect's entire liability shall be limited to the
amount actually paid by you for the product.
Other
This agreement is governed by the procedural and substantive laws of the State California, U.S.A. UN Trade Laws shall not be appli-
cable in any case.
Should individual stipulations of this Agreement be or become invalid, this invalid stipulation shall be replaced by a stipulation, which
is as close as possible to the invalid stipulation.
Should you have any questions concerning this Agreement, or if you desire to contact SysKonnect Inc. for any reason, please use the
address information enclosed in this product or write to: SysKonnect Inc., A Marvell®Company, 700 First Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA
94089.
U.S. Government Use
Use, duplication, or disclosure by the United States Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in FAR § 52.227-14 (June 1987)
Alternate III(g)(3) (June 1987), FAR § 52.227-19 (June 1987), or DFARS § 52.227-7013 (c)(1)(!!) (June 1988), as applicable. Contrac-
tor / Manufacturer is SysKonnect, Inc., A Marvell®Company, 700 First Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94089.
Europe
Dear Customer,
if you acquired your SysKonnect product in EUROPE, the following license and purchase agreement applies to you: This is a legal
agreement between you, the end user and SysKonnect GmbH, incorporated in Ettlingen/Federal Republic of Germany.
SysKonnect License and Purchase Agreement
By opening the sealed disk package and taking possession of the hardware, you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of this Agree-
ment. If you do not agree to the terms of this Agreement, promptly return the unopened and unused disk package and hardware with
the accompanying items (including all written materials and other accessories) to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Grant of Software License
This SysKonnect License Agreement (License) permits you to use one copy of the SysKonnect software product acquired with this
License (“SOFTWARE”) on any single computer, provided the SOFTWARE is in use on only one computer at any time. If you have
multiple Licenses for the SOFTWARE, then at any time, you may have as many copies of the SOFTWARE in use as you have
Licenses. The SOFTWARE is “in use” on a computer when it is loaded into the temporary memory (i.e. RAM) or installed into the per-
manent memory (e.g. hard disk or other storage device) of that computer, except that a copy installed on a network server for the sole
purpose of distribution to other computers is not “in use”. If the anticipated number of users of the SOFTWARE will exceed the number
of applicable Licenses, then you must have a reasonable mechanism or process in place to assure that the number of persons using
the SOFTWARE concurrently does not exceed the number of Licenses. If the SOFTWARE is permanently installed on the hard disk or
other storage device of a computer (other than a network server) and one person uses that computer more than 80% of the time it is
in use, then that person may also use the SOFTWARE on a portable or home computer.
Copyright
The SOFTWARE is owned by SysKonnect or its suppliers and is protected against copying by copyright laws, international treaty pro-
visions and other national laws.
If the SOFTWARE is not copy protected you may either make one copy of the SOFTWARE solely for backup or archival purposes, or
transfer the SOFTWARE to a single hard disk provided you keep the original solely for backup or archival purposes.
You may not copy the Product Manual(s) or written materials accompanying the SOFTWARE or HARDWARE.
Other Restrictions
You may not rent or lease the SOFTWARE or HARDWARE, but you may transfer your rights under this SysKonnect License and Pur-
chase Agreement on a permanent basis provided you transfer all copies of the SOFTWARE and all written materials, and the recipient
agrees to the terms of this Agreement. You may not reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble the SOFTWARE. Any transfer must
include the most recent update and all prior versions.
Hardware
The risk passes to you, the end user, upon taking possession (hand over) of the HARDWARE. Total qualities were not warranted.
Limited Warranty for Hardware and Software
Limited Warranty
SysKonnect warrants that the SOFTWARE will perform substantially in accordance with the accompanying Product Manual(s) for a
period of 90 days from the date of receipt if you have created the required technical preconditions.
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SysKonnect warrants that NETWORK INTERFACE CARDS will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use
and service for a period of 5 years from the date of receipt, that NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE COMPONENTS (e.g., hubs,
switches, concentrators) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of 2 years
from the date of receipt, and other HARDWARE for a period of 6 months from the date of receipt respectively.
Any implied warranties on the SOFTWARE are limited to 90 days, to 5 years on the NETWORK INTERFACE CARDS, to 2 years on
the NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE COMPONENTS and to 6 months on all other hardware. This warranty is given by SysKonnect as
producer of the PRODUCT; possible legal warranty or liability claims against the dealer, whom you have acquired your SOFTWARE or
HARDWARE product from, shall neither replaced by nor limited through this warranty.
Customer Remedies
SysKonnect's entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be, at SysKonnect's option, either
return of the price paid, or repair or replacement of the SOFTWARE or HARDWARE that does not meet SysKonnect's Limited War-
ranty and which is returned to SysKonnect with a copy of your receipt. This Limited Warranty is void if failure of the SOFTWARE or
HARDWARE has resulted from accident, abuse, or misapplication. Any replacement SOFTWARE will be warranted by SysKonnect
only for the remainder of the original warranty period or 30 days, whichever is longer. Any replacement HARDWARE will be warranted
for the remainder of the original warranty period or 6 months, whichever is longer.
No other Warranties
SysKonnect disclaims all other warranties or liabilities with respect to the SOFTWARE, the HARDWARE, the accompanying Product
Manual(s) and other written materials and any other accessories.
No Liability for Consequential Damages
SysKonnect does not warrant the software and Hardware for a specific application, nor does SysKonnect accept any consequential
damages due to the use of the hardware or software. SysKonnect and its suppliers shall not be liable for any other damages whatso-
ever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information or data,
property loss or other pecuniary loss), arising out of the use of or the inability to use this SysKonnect product, even if SysKonnect has
been advised of the possibility of such damages. In any case, SysKonnect's entire liability shall be limited to the amount actually paid
by you for the product.
Other
This agreement is governed by the procedural and substantive laws of the Federal Republic of Germany. UN Trade Laws shall not be
applicable in any case. Place of litigation is Karlsruhe, FRG, as far as this can be agreed upon operatively in this way.
Should individual stipulations of this Agreement be or become invalid, this invalid stipulation shall be replaced by a stipulation, which
is as close as possible to the invalid stipulation.
Should you have any questions concerning this Agreement, or if you desire to contact SysKonnect for any reason, please use the
address information enclosed in this product or write to: SysKonnect GmbH, Siemensstrasse 23, D-76275 Ettlingen.
Deutschland, Schweiz, Österreich, Liechten-
stein
Verehrte Kundin, verehrter Kunde
wenn Sie Ihr SysKonnect Produkt in DEUTSCHLAND, in der SCHWEIZ, in ÖSTERREICH oder in LIECHTENSTEIN erworben haben,
gilt für Sie der folgende Lizenz- und Kaufvertrag. Dies ist ein rechtsgültiger Vertrag zwischen Ihnen, dem Endanwender, und der
SysKonnect GmbH mit Sitz in Ettlingen/Bundesrepublik Deutschland.
SysKonnect Lizenz- und Kaufvertrag
Durch Öffnen der versiegelten Diskettenpackung und durch die Inbesitznahme der Hardware erklären Sie sich an die Bestimmungen
der nachfolgenden Vereinbarung gebunden. Wenn Sie mit den Bestimmungen dieses Vertrages nicht einverstanden sind, geben Sie
bitte die Diskettenpackung und die Hardware ungeöffnet und unbenutzt mit den Begleitgegenständen (einschließlich aller schriftlichen
Unterlagen und dem sonstigen Zubehör) unverzüglich gegen volle Rückerstattung des Preises an die Stelle zurück, von der Sie sie
bezogen haben.
Einräumung einer Software-Lizenz
Diese SysKonnect Lizenzvereinbarung (Lizenz) gibt Ihnen die Berechtigung, eine Kopie des SysKonnect Software Produktes, das mit
dieser Lizenz (Software) erworben wurde, auf einem Einzelcomputer unter der Voraussetzung benutzen, dass die Software zu jeder
beliebigen Zeit auf nur einem einzigen Computer verwendet wird. Wenn Sie Mehrfachlizenzen für die Software erworben haben, dür-
fen Sie immer nur höchstens so viele Kopien in Benutzung haben, wie Sie Lizenzen besitzen. Die Software ist auf einem Computer “in
Benutzung”, wenn Sie in den Zwischenspeicher (d.h., RAM) geladen oder in einem Permanentspeicher (z.B. einer Festplatte oder
einer anderen Speichervorrichtung) dieses Computers gespeichert ist, mit der Ausnahme, dass eine Kopie, die auf einem Netzserver
zu dem alleinigen Zweck der Verteilung an andere Computer installiert ist, nicht “in Benutzung” ist. Wenn die voraussichtliche Zahl der
Benutzer der Software die Zahl der erworbenen Lizenzen übersteigt, müssen Sie angemessene Mechanismen oder Verfahren berei-
thalten, um sicherzustellen, dass die Zahl der Personen, die die Software gleichzeitig benutzen, nicht die Zahl der Lizenzen über-
steigt. Wenn die Software permanent auf einer Festplatte oder einer anderen Speichervorrichtung eines Computers, der kein
Netzserver ist, installiert wird und eine einzige Person diesen Computer zu mehr als 80 % der Zeit benutzt, die er in Benutzung ist,
darf diese eine Person die Software auch auf einem tragbaren Computer oder einem Heimcomputer benutzen.
Urheberrecht
Die Software ist Eigentum von SysKonnect oder deren Lieferanten und ist durch Urheberrechtsgesetze, internationale Verträge und
andere nationale Rechtsvorschriften gegen Kopieren geschützt.
Wenn die Software nicht mit einem technischen Schutz gegen Kopieren ausgestattet ist, dürfen Sie entweder eine einzige Kopie der
Software ausschließlich für Sicherungs- oder Archivierungszwecken machen die Software auf eine einzige Festplatte übertragen, sof-
ern Sie das Original ausschließlich zu Sicherungs- und Archivierungszwecken aufbewahren.
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Sie dürfen weder die Handbücher des Produktes noch anderes schriftliches Begleitmaterial zur Software oder Hardware kopieren.
Weitere Beschränkungen
Sie dürfen die Software oder Hardware weder vermieten noch verleihen, aber Sie dürfen die Rechte aus diesem SysKonnect Lizenz-
und Kaufvertrag auf Dauer auf einen anderen übertragen, vorausgesetzt, dass Sie alle Kopien der Software und das gesamte schrift-
liche Begleitmaterial übertragen und der Empfänger sich mit den Bestimmungen dieses Vertrages einverstanden erklärt. Zurück-
entwickeln (Reverse Engineering), Dekompilieren und Entassemblieren der Software sind nicht gestattet. Eine Übertragung muß die
letzte aktuelle Version (Update) und alle früheren Versionen umfassen.
Hardware
Mit der Inbesitznahme (Übergabe) dieser Hardware geht die Gefahr auf Sie, den Endanwender über. Eigenschaften wurden nicht
zugesichert.
Beschränkte Garantie für Hardware und Software
SysKonnect garantiert für einen Zeitraum von 90 Tagen ab Empfangsdatum, dass die Software, soweit die technischen Voraussetzun-
gen hierfür von Ihnen geschaffen wurden, im wesentlichen gemäß der begleitenden Dokumentation arbeitet. SysKonnect garantiert
für
Netzwerkadapterkarten für einen Zeitraum von 5 Jahren,
Infrastrukturkomponenten (z.B. Konzentratoren, Hubs, Switches) für einen Zeitraum von 2 Jahren und die sonstige Hardware für
einen Zeitraum von 6 Monaten ab Empfangsdatum, dass die gelieferte Hardware bei normaler Benutzung und Wartung frei von Mate-
rial- oder Verarbeitungsfehlern ist. Die Garantie ist bezüglich der Software auf 90 Tage, bezüglich der Netzwerkadapter auf 5 Jahre für
Infrastrukturkomponenten auf 2 Jahre und bezüglich der sonstigen Hardware auf 6 Monate beschränkt. Diese Garantie wird von
SysKonnect als Hersteller des Produktes übernommen; etwaige gesetzliche Gewährleistungs- oder Haftungsansprüche gegen den
Händler, von dem Sie Ihr Exemplar der Software oder Hardware bezogen haben, werden hierdurch weder ersetzt noch beschränkt.
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Please visit:
SysKonnect GmbH
Siemensstrasse 23
D-76275 Ettlingen
Support: +49 7243 502 330
E-mail: [email protected]
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