Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto C1000SX del fabbricante Amer Networks
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Gigabit Ethernet Adapter User’s Guide Version 1.0 P/N: ATC052702C1000SX Rev.A This User's Guide contains important information regarding the installation of your adapter card.
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T ABLE OF C ONTENTS INTRODUCTION .................................................................1 F EATURES ...................................................................................1 G IGABIT E THERNET T ECHNOLOGY .........................
1 I NTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the C1000SX Gigabit fiber Ethernet Card for 32/64-bit PCI Bus-equipped personal computers. The Gigabit fiber Ethernet Card is ideal for speeding up data transfers for network servers and other computers, such as those used for video-conferencing, that send and/or receive large amounts of data.
2 as computers and their busses get faster and more users use applications that generate more traffic. Upgrading key components, such as your backbone and servers to Gigabit Ethernet can greatly improve network response times as well as significantly speed up the traffic between your subnets.
3 U NPACKING AND I NSTALLATION This chapter provides unpacking and installation information for the 32/64-bit PCI Bus Gigabit fiber Ethernet card Unpacking CAUTION: Under ordinary circumstances, the 64-bit PCI 1000Mbps Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card will not be affected by static charge as may be received through your body during handling of the unit.
4 Installing Fiber Adapter into PCI slot Step 1: Turn off the power to the PC. Step 2: Remove any metal decorations from your hands and wrists. Step 3: Remove the cover from your PC. Step 4: Locate an empty, non-shared bus mastering 32bit or 64bit PCI slot and remove the corresponding backplate.
5 Software Installation Before you connect the Gigabit fiber Ethernet Card to the network, you have to install the network driver first. The driver for each networking operating system is under a separate directory. A HELP.EXE file under root directory lists the information and detailed installation procedure of all the available drivers.
6 T ECHNICAL S PECIFICATIONS General Standards IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-SX compliant Protocol CSMA/CD Data Transfer Rate Gigabit Ethernet: 2000Mbps (Full-Duplex) Topology Star Network Cables 50/125 µ m multimode fiber with SC type connector, up to 550m 62.
7 Amer.com Warranty Policy Limited Lifetime Warranty In the event of a defect in quality or workmanship, Amer.com will repair or replace any hardware product sold by Amer.
Limits and Expectations There are no express warranties except as listed above. Network products by Amer.com shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of this product. Any future upgrades, including (but not limited to) hardware and software are not covered by this limited warranty.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Amer Networks C1000SX è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Amer Networks C1000SX - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Amer Networks C1000SX imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Amer Networks C1000SX ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Amer Networks C1000SX, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Amer Networks C1000SX.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Amer Networks C1000SX. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Amer Networks C1000SX insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
