This chapter describes the adapters, the contents of the adapter kits, and the other materials you will need to install the adapters.
It is important that you are familiar with the computer in which the adapter will be installed and the computer's operating system and network software.
The IBM Token-Ring PCI Family Adapters are 32-bit, bus-master, Token-Ring adapters for the PCI bus architecture. Their unique, high-quality filter design supports connection to a Token-Ring network that is wired with shielded twisted-pair (STP) or unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cabling. The adapters can be used in PCI-compatible slots that operate at speeds up to 33 MHz.
Features of the IBM Token-Ring PCI Family Adapters include:
See IBM Token-Ring Adapter Features for information regarding the following features:
To install your adapter, complete the following steps in order. You might want to mark this page for easy retrieval or make a copy for reference.
You will need:
The manual provided with your computer
The manual provided with your network operating system or network application
Your operating system and network application software
Check the shipping package contents list Package Contents.
See the following table for the maximum number of adapters that can be
supported by device driver type.
| Device Driver | Maximum Number of adapters |
|---|---|
| Novell ODI OS/2 Client | 2 |
| Novell ODI DOS Client | 1 |
| NDIS 2.0 DOS | 1 |
| LAN Client | 1 |
| SCO Unix | 4 |
Following is a table which lists features on the IBM Token-Ring PCI Family
Adapters.
| Adapter | ACPI/PCI PM Feature | Legacy Wake on LAN Feature | Alert on LAN Feature | # WOL Cables |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBM 16/4 Token-Ring PCI Adapter 2 | X |
|
| 0 |
| IBM 16/4 Token-Ring PCI Adapter 2 with Wake on LAN | X | X | X | 2 |
| IBM High-Speed 100/16/4 Token-Ring PCI Adapter | X | X |
| 2+wrap plug |
Terms mentioned in the table are described in the following sections.
If your computer supports ACPI, then it has built-in energy-saving capabilities. When ACPI is enabled (usually through the computer BIOS settings), the operating system is allowed to control the power management features of your computer. Not all operating systems support ACPI BIOS mode. Refer to your operating system documentation to determine if ACPI is supported. Refer to your computer system documentation to determine if ACPI BIOS is offered and the method by which it can be enabled. The IBM Token-Ring PCI Family Adapters implement the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification (Version 1.0) which works together with ACPI. Under control of the operating system, the adapter (and the entire system) can be placed in various power-saving modes and be dynamically configured to look for network protocol-specific events. Upon detection of these events, the adapter can signal a wake-up condition which will bring the system to a fully-powered (operational) state.
Some systems might need to be configured through BIOS settings (configuration/setup utilities) to allow PCI devices to wake a system. Refer to your computer system documentation for automatic power-on feature settings (or PCI wake-up features).
Legacy Wake on LAN: adapters which support this feature have the ability to turn on a system that is powered off. The adapter has an additional cable that connects to the computer system which provides auxiliary power to the adapter. The adapter always has a source of power, even when the system is powered off (system power cord is connected to a live power outlet). When the system is powered off, the adapter automatically inserts into the network and looks for a special frame. This frame is commonly referred to as a magic packet. Upon detection of the magic packet, the adapter signals the system to turn on the power supply, thus turning on the computer system. The magic packet is a frame sent by another computer system usually running an application that provides remote system management.
Alert on LAN: This feature enables computers to send immediate alerts to network administrators when there are hardware or operating system failures, or evidence of tampering. The unique value add of Alert on LAN technology is its ability to generate these alerts, even if the system is powered off or the operating system is not yet loaded or both. The Alert on LAN cable also provides the Legacy Wake on LAN interface.
Intel LANDesk Client Manager Version 3.3 and IBM Asset Care management software provide a total solution. For more information, see Appendix B, About Alert on LAN.