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USER MANUAL PEX100SFP StarTech.com

PCI Express 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Fiber Network Card with Open SFP Slot

PEX100SFP

Green PCI E2 card with Ethernet port and connector, no visible text or symbols

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FCC Compliance Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Table of Contents

Introduction ....1

Features .... 1

Package Contents .... 1

Installation 2

Hardware Installation 2

Connecting to a Network....3

Software Installation 4

Specifications ....5

Technical Support 6

Warranty Information 6

Introduction

The PEX100SFP PCI Express 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Fiber Open SFP Network Card lets you connect a PCI Express-based PC directly to a fiber optic network using the 10/100 Mbps SFP of your choice.

A versatile solution for connecting a computer directly to a 10/100 Mbps fiber network, the PCIe SFP network adapter enables you to choose the 10/100 Mbps SFP that best suits your network fiber connection and distance requirements (see our full line of 100 Mbps transceivers for compatible solutions).

Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Features

• Supports Full/Half-duplex Auto-Negotiation, Auto-MDI/MDIX
- Compliant with IEEE 802.3u 100Base-FX, IEEE802.1Q VLAN Tagging, IEEE802.1p Layer 2 Priority Encoding, IEEE 802.3x full duplex flow control, RFC 1157 SNMP v1
• Supports PCI Message Signaled Interrupt (MSI)
• Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) 2.1

Package Contents

• 1 x PCI Express Open SFP Network Card
• 1 x Driver / Instruction Manual CD
• 1 x Low Profile Bracket

Installation

WARNING! PCI Express cards, like all computer equipment, can be severely damaged by static electricity. Be sure that you are properly grounded before opening your computer case or touching your PCI Express card. StarTech.com recommends that you wear an anti-static strap when installing any computer component. If an anti-static strap is unavailable, discharge yourself of any static electricity build-up by touching a large grounded metal surface (such as the computer case) for several seconds. Also be careful to handle the PCI Express card by its edges and not the gold connectors.

Hardware Installation

1. Turn OFF the computer power before installation.
2. Unplug the power cable from the rear of the power supply on the back of the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices.
3. Remove the chassis cover from your computer.
4. Locate an unused PCI Express slot and remove the corresponding slot cover from the rear panel of the computer chassis. Retain the screw (if applicable) used to hold the slot cover in place.
5. Align the PCI Express card with the unused PCI Express expansion slot. Applying pressure evenly across the top edge of the expansion card, firmly but gently insert the card into the slot, ensuring that the card is properly aligned with the rear panel slot.

6. Secure the card to the motherboard and rear chassis using the screw removed in step 4 (if necessary). Secure the additional serial port provided by the daughter board (smaller circuit board to an adjacent rear bracket.

7. Replace the chassis cover (removed in step 3).

8. Plug power cable back on the rear of the power supply and power ON the computer. Once the computer has been rebooted, the operating system will detect that the PCI Express card has been installed and request driver installation, detailed in the next section.

Connecting to a Network

Note: You must connect the PCI Express Fiber 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Adapter to the network before installing the network driver.

For connector type, cabling requirements, and maximum segment distance when connecting the PCI Express 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Adapter to your network, please refer to the following table.

Speed Connector	Port Speed Half/Full Duplex	Cable	Max. Distance
100BASE-T RJ45 200Mbps		4-pair UTP/STP Cat. 5	100m
100BASE-FX LC 200Mbps MMF (62.5um) 2km
100BASE-LX10 LC 200Mbps SMF (9, 20um)			550m, up to 10km

1. Install your desired SFP into the SFP slot on the card.
2. Prepare a network cable with corresponding connectors for the two end devices, one end to the PCI Express Fiber 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Adapter and the other to a 1000Mbps fiber port on the network switch.
3. Connect the network cable to the connector on the PCI Express Fiber 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Adapter. This network cable consists of two individual cables: one for 'transmission (TX)', and the other for 'reception (RX)'.
4. Connect the other end of the network cable to a 1000BASE-SX switch.
5. i. Insert the cable that is connected to the transmit (TX) connector on the PCI Express Fiber 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Adapter into the receive(RX) connector on the network switch.
   ii. Insert the cable that is connected to the receive (RX) connector on the PCI Express Fiber 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Adapter into the transmit (TX) connector on the network switch.
6. When the cable is properly connected to two end devices, turn on the power to the PC.
7. Check the LNK (Link) LED. The LED will come on when the PCI Express Fiber 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Adapter is receiving a good link signal from the connected device, a switch.

Software Installation

1. Once PEX1000SFP has been installed in the computer, turn on the power to the computer.
2. When the Found New Hardware Wizard window pops up, select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next to continue.
3. Select Search for the best driver in these locations. and then select Include this location in the search. Click Browse to specify the driver location and click Next to continue.
4. Installation will begin...
5. Click Finish to complete the driver installation.

Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard helps you install software for: Ethernet Console If your hardware case with an installation CD on Happy disk, insert it now What do you want the wizard to do? Install the software automatically (Recommended) to install from a list or specific location (Advanced) Click Next to continue. Next > Cancel

Found How Hardware Wizard Please choose your search and installation options. ● Search only the best drive in these locations. Use the check boxes below to list or expand the default search, which includes local paths and removable media. The best drive found will be installed. □ Search removable media (Roppy, CD-ROM)... □ Include this location in the search © KGC2008/WWAP Browse ○ Don't search if we choose the driver to install Choose this option to select the device driver from a lot. Windows does not guarantee that the driver you choose will be the best switch to your hard drives. < Back Next > Cancel

Hardware Update Wizard Please wait while the wizard installs the software... Prestark.PDLF060911.PDC Signal Chrome ME Preview on To B:\WINDOWS\PSystem2005MERS OK Next Cancel

Hardware Update Wizard Completing the Hardware Update Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software list. Ricuna RTL0136011 PO - E Gpap4 Extended HIC Click Finish-to-dose the wizard

Specifications

Applicable Standards	Compliant with IEEE 802.3u 100Base-FX, IEEE802.1Q VLAN Tagging, IEEE802.1p Layer 2 Priority Encoding, IEEE 802.3x full duplex flow control, RFC 1157 SNMP v1
LED Indicators Link, Activity
Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 45°C (32°F ~ 113°F)
Storage Temperature -10°C ~ 70°C (14°F ~ 158°F)
Humidity 5% ~ 95% RH non-condensing
Chipset Realtek - RTL8168B
Maximum Connection Distance Dependent on the SFP used
OS Support	Windows® 8 (32/64bit), 7 (32/64), Vista(32/64), XP(32/64), 2000 Windows® Server 2008 R2, 2003(32/64) Linux 2.4.x/ 2.6.x

Technical Support

StarTech.com's lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads.

For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads

Warranty Information

This product is backed by a two year warranty.

In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase. During this period, the products may be returned for repair, or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only. StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.

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