ATMworks 351 Adapter Installation and Service

This manual provides instructions for installing and verifying the operation of the ATMworks 351 adapter in a PCI local bus-compatible system. The ATMworks 351 is a high-performance, full-duplex ATM adapter, available in two versions: one with a multimode fiber optics (MMF) SC connection and another with a CAT-5 UTP MJ connection, both designed for 155 Mb/s with SONET/SDH framing.

The document begins by explaining Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) as a switched network technology supporting voice, video, and data, with features like fixed-length cells and bandwidth reservation. It then details the adapter's product features, which include support for ATM Adaptation Layer 5 (AAL5), various flow control types (ABR, GFC, FLOWmaster), 16 MAC addresses, 1024 virtual channels, 32-bit DMA transfers, and compliance with PCI Rev 2.1.

System requirements include a PCI local bus-compatible system with a PCI bus master slot and specific memory minimums for AlphaPC/AlphaServer/AlphaStation (32 MB) and Intel-based PCs/servers (16 MB). The adapter requires 5.25 volts, 2.4 amperes, and 13 watts of power, and can use either PCI 5V or 3.3V signaling. Environmental requirements for operating and non-operating temperatures and relative humidity are also specified.

Installation involves preparation steps like shutting down the system, using antistatic precautions (a key emphasis), removing the system cover, and identifying an appropriate PCI slot. The adapter is then physically installed and fastened, followed by connecting the appropriate MMF or UTP network cables. The manual provides a table explaining the status indicators of the Module and Network LEDs on the adapter, which help in verifying power, driver status, diagnostics, and physical link connection. Supported operating systems include Digital UNIX, Windows NT, and Novell NetWare. For additional information, troubleshooting, and driver updates, users are directed to the accompanying CD and the ATMworks 351 web page.