Transition Networks Printer Accessories N FX XX 02 User Manual

USER’S GUIDE  
N-FX-xx-02(x)  
N-FX-xx-02 (standard)  
N-FX-xx-02(L) (low profile)  
100Base-FX, Fast Ethernet Fiber NICs  
Transition Networks’ N-FX series of fast  
Ethernet NICs (Network Interface Cards)  
provide a 100Base-FX fiber port to deliver  
low-cost fiber optic connectivity to the desktop  
in fiber-rich LAN environments. With both  
standard and low profile form factors, driver  
support for most operating systems, and PCI  
2.2 plug-and-play capability, these fast Ethernet NICs can be installed in virtually  
Part Number  
Port One - Duplex Fiber-Optic 100Base-FX  
N-FX-ST-02  
ST, 1300 nm multimode, 2 km (1.2 miles)*  
N-FX-ST-02(L)  
SC, 1300 nm multimode, 2 km (1.2 miles)*  
N-FX-SC-02  
N-FX-SC-02(L)  
LC, 1300 nm multimode, 2 km (1.2 miles)*  
N-FX-LC-02  
N-FX-LC-02(L)  
MT-RJ, 1300 nm multimode, 2 km (1.2 miles)*  
SC, 1310 nm single mode, 5 km (3.1miles)*  
SC, 1310 nm single mode, 20 km (12.4 miles)*  
N-FX-MT-02  
N-FX-MT-02(L)  
N-FX-SC5-02  
N-FX-SC5-02(L)  
N-FX-SC20-02  
N-FX-SC20-02(L)  
SC, 1310 TX/1550nm RX single mode, single fiber 20 km  
(12.4 miles)*  
N-FX-SB201-02  
N-FX-SB201-02(L)  
SC, 1550 TX/1310 nm RX single mode, single fiber 20 km  
(12.4 miles)*  
N-FX-SB202-02  
N-FX-SB202-02(L)  
Optional accessories sold separately  
Part Number  
Description  
BTR-NFX  
Boot ROM chip supports BBS (Bios Boot specification) and  
non-BSS compliant PCs.  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Cable Specifications . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . .5  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Contact Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
*Typical maximum cable distance. Actual  
distance is dependent upon the physical  
characteristics of the network installation.  
 
N-FX Series Fast Ethernet NICs  
Cable Specifications  
Technical Specifications  
For models N-FX-xx-02 and N-FX-xx-02(L)  
Fiber cable  
Bit error rate:  
Single mode fiber (recommended):  
Multimode fiber (recommended):  
Multimode fiber (optional):  
Standards:  
IEEE 802.3  
<10-9  
9 µm  
Expansion bus standard:  
Data rate  
LED:  
PCI 2.1, 2.2  
100Mbps fiber media  
LINK/ACT (on the bracket)  
62.5/125 µm  
100/140, 85/140, 50/125 µm  
ON = communication link; FLASHING = activity  
on link  
FDX (full duplex link); ON = full duplex link  
N-FX-ST-02(x), N-FX-SC-02(x), N-FX-LC-02(x), N-FX-MT-02(x)  
1300 nm multimode  
Fiber optic transmitter power:  
Fiber optic receiver sensitivity:  
Link budget:  
min: -19.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm  
min: -31.0 dBm max: -17.0 dBm  
12.0 dB  
Drivers:  
• Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, 2003. XP, NT4.0  
• NDIS 2, 3, 4, 5  
• NetWare Server 3.12, 4.x, 5x, 6.x  
• Netware DOS Client ODI  
• MAC OS  
• Linux x86, AMD64  
• FreeBSD 3.2, 4.x, 5.x  
• SOC Unixware 7.1, OpenUnix 8  
• SCO Open Server 5.0.x  
• Solaris 8, 9, 10  
N-FX-SC5-02(x)  
1310 nm single mode  
min: -19.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm  
min: -31.0 dBm max: -7.5 dBm  
12.0 dB  
Fiber optic transmitter power:  
Fiber optic receiver sensitivity:  
Link budget:  
N-FX-SC20-02(x)  
1310 nm single mode  
Fiber optic transmitter power:  
Fiber optic receiver sensitivity:  
Link budget:  
min: -15.0 dBm max: -8.0 dBm  
min: -31.0 dBm  
16.0 dB  
max: 0.0 dBm  
Boot server support:  
PCB dimensions:  
PXE, RPL, Netware NCP/IPX, DHCP, BootP  
2.2”W x 4.8”D x 0.9”H  
(55.9 mm x 121.9 mm x 23 mm)  
3 oz. (91g) approximate  
1.0A @ +5VDC  
184,743 hours (Bellcore7 V5.0)  
0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)  
-25°C to 85°C (-13°C to 185°F)  
5% to 90%, non-condensing  
0 to 10,000 feet  
N-FX-SB201-02(x)  
1310 TX/1550 RX nm single mode  
single stand  
min: -14.0 dBm max: -8.0 dBm  
Weight:  
Power consumption:  
MTBF  
Opearting temp:  
Storage temp:  
Humidity:  
Fiber optic transmitter power:  
Fiber optic receiver sensitivity:  
Link budget:  
min: -32.0 dBm  
18.0 dB  
max: 0.0 dBm  
N-FX-SB202-02(x)  
1550 TX/1310 RX nm single mode  
single stand  
min: -14.0 dBm max: -8.0 dBm  
Altitude:  
Warranty:  
Fiber optic transmitter power:  
Fiber optic receiver sensitivity:  
Link budget:  
min: -32.0 dBm  
18.0 dB  
max: 0.0 dBm  
Lifetime  
The fiber optic transmitters on the device meet Class I Laser safety requirements  
per IEC-825/CDRH standard and comply with 21CRF1040.10 and  
21CRF1040.11.  
WARNING: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open: DO NOT stare into  
the beam or view directly with optical instruments. Failure to observe this warning  
could result in damage to your vision or blindness.  
CAUTION: Use of controls, adjustments, or the performance of procedures other  
than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.  
The information in this manual is subject to change without further notice.  
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Tech Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600, 24 hours  
[email protected] -- Click the “Transition Now” link for live Web chat.  
 
N-FX Series Fast Ethernet NICs  
Troubleshooting  
Diagnostics LEDs and Boot ROM  
Contact Us  
Technical support  
Technical support is available at [email protected]  
LEDS  
• US and Canada:  
• International:  
1-800-260-1312 (24 hours)  
The LINK/ACT LED lights when a fiber cable or twisted pair cable connection  
is good. It blinks to indicate activity.  
00-1-952-941-7600 (24 hours)  
Transition now  
The collision and full-duplex LED report board operating status.  
Chat live via the Web with Transition Networks Technical Support. Log onto  
Boot ROM  
Web-based seminar  
Transition networks provides seminars via live, web-based training. Log onto  
To add the remote boot feature to a workstation, insert the Boot ROM into the  
ROM socket. See Figure 1 on page 2.  
After power UP, the LINK/ACT LED should light; if not, check the following:  
Email  
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Confirm that the N-FX module is properly inserted into the master slot.  
Ask a question anytime by sending an email to our technical support staff:  
Confirm that the PC is properly connected to a power source and with the  
power source turned ON.  
Address  
Transition Networks  
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Check the fiber cable for proper connection.  
6475 City West Parkway  
Contact Tech Support: 1-800-260-1312, Int’l: 00-1-952-941-7600 if those  
steps fail to produce the desired result.  
Minneapolis, MN 55344, U.S.A.  
Telephone:  
Toll free:  
Fax:  
952-941-7600,  
800-526-9267  
952-941-2322  
Note: To connect this device to a router, bridge, or switch, please refer to the  
corresponding technical manual for the device.  
Declaration of Conformity  
Name of Mfg:  
Transition Networks, 6475 City West Parkway,  
Minneapolis, MN 55344 U.S.A.  
Model:  
N-FX-xx-02 and N-FX-xx-02(L) Network Interface Cards  
Part Number:  
N-FX-ST-02(x), N-FX-SC-02(x), N-FX-LC-02(x)  
N-FX-MT-02(x), N-FX-SC5-02(x), N-FX-SC20-02(x),  
N-FX-SB201-02(x), N-FX-SB202-02(x)  
Regulation:  
Purpose:  
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC  
To declare that the N-FX-xx-02 and N-FX-xx-02(L), to which  
this declaration refers, is in conformity with the following  
standards:  
CISPR 22:1997+A1:2000; EN 55022:1998+A1:2000 Class A; FCC Part 15 Subpart B;  
21CFR subpart J  
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directive(s)  
and Standard(s).  
June 30, 2005  
Stephen Anderson, Vice-President of Engineering  
Date  
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Tech Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600, 24 hours  
[email protected] -- Click the “Transition Now” link for live Web chat.  
 
Compliance Information  
CISPR22/EN55022 Class A, CE Mark, CISPR22/EN55022 Class A + EN55024, CE Mark  
FCC regulations  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,  
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection  
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This  
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.  
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which  
case the user will be required to correct the interference at the user's own expense.  
Canadian regulations  
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise for digital apparatus set out  
on the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.  
Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables  
aux appareils numériques de la Class A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage  
radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.  
European regulations  
Caution: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio  
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.  
Achtung! Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkstörgrenzwertklasse A. In Wohnbereichen können bei  
Betrieb dieses Gerätes Rundfunkstörungen auftreten. In diesem Fäll ist der Benutzer für  
Gegenmaßnahmen verantwortlich.  
Attention! Ceci est un produit de Classe A. Dans un environment domestique, ce produit risque de  
créer des interférences radioélectriques, il appartiendra alors à l'utilsateur de prende les measures  
spécifiques appropriées.  
In accordance with European Union Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament  
and of the Council of 27 January 2003, Transition Networks will accept post usage  
returns of this product for proper disposal. The contact information for this activity can be  
found in the 'Contact Us' portion of this document.  
CAUTION: RJ connectors are NOT INTENDED FOR CONNECTION TO THE  
PUBLIC TELEPHONE NETWORK. Failure to observe this caution could result in  
damage to the public telephone network.  
Der Anschluss dieses Gerätes an ein öffentlickes Telekommunikationsnetz in den EG-  
Mitgliedstaaten verstösst gegen die jeweligen einzelstaatlichen Gesetze zur Anwendung der  
Richtlinie 91/263/EWG zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften der Mitgliedstaaten über  
Telekommunikationsendeinrichtungen einschliesslich der gegenseitigen Anerkennung ihrer  
Konformität.  
Trademark notice  
All registered trademarks and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.  
Copyright restrictions  
© 2004-2005 Transition Networks. All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or  
used in any form or by any means—graphic, electronic or mechanical—without written permission  
from Transition Networks  
Printed in the U.S.A.  
Manual Part Number and Rev.  
33338.B  
 

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