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finding an internal fiber ethernet card for Dell Optiplex 980
We have multi mode fiber in our office for network access and the Optiplex came with an Ethernet card only so we need either a transceiver which can convert the fiber to Ethernet or an internal fiber Ethernet card. 1. We have some spare internal cards(Allied Telesyn AT-2701FX PCI 100Mb Fiber Ethernet Adapter) whose manual is at http://www.alliedtelesis.com/media/d.../2701fx_ds.pdf They were used internally in HP dc 7600 machines which are not being used at present. Can I remove the AT-2701FX PCI cards from the HP dc 7600 machines and plug it in the Dell Optiplex 980 or are there any caveats I need to be aware of? 2. Would getting an external transceiver be a better idea in case we cannot use the Allied Telesyn AT-2701FX PCI cards? 3. Dell claims 32-Bit AT-2801/FX PCMCIA Fiber Card http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/p...sku=a0404 254 can work as an internal card for that model, but that is also 140$. Would any other lower priced internal card also work? The OS is Windows 7 Professional 64bit on the Optiplex |
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finding an internal fiber ethernet card for Dell Optiplex 980
g wrote:
So the answer is a "definite maybe" for the AT-2701FX. I'd give it a shot. On the SFF, you need the low profile faceplate. On the DT, it depends on whether the riser assembly is in place or not. On the MT, I think they're actually full height slots. So, in the MT you mean I have a better chance? Check your driver situation first (don't bother moving the hardware, if you can't find a driver file for it.) Networking cards have the widest driver availability of any card type (span many OSes), so you're likely to be able to find what you need. http://www.alliedtelesis.com/media/d.../2701fx_ds.pdf mentions Windows 7 is supported so I am estimating the drivers should be there in Windows 7 or Allied Telesis should be offering something on their site. HTH, Paul Yes, you did, thank you. As always you are a great assistance. The MT image provided by Dell, looks like a full height faceplate and a low profile card body in their example. That looks like a good fit for the AT-2701FX. (View with Flash) http://support.dell.com/support/edoc...es/TD06_02.swf In that photo, you can see a red card. I think it is plugging into the blue slot, as shown in this motherboard picture. The Dell documentation seems to suggest this same motherboard is used for both MT and DT. http://support.dell.com/support/edoc...ch_mb_mtdt.jpg Your AT-2701FX would plug into one of the white slots. You'll have to check first and see if any cards are already installed in there. The white slots are keyed for 5V and the AT-2701FX is universal. Your motherboard would correspond to the lower left thing labeled "5V 32-bit PCI Slot. The "excess" bit on the left-most white slot, has something to do with the riser, but isn't shown in these diagrams. As far as I know, the riser is used on the DT model, while on the MT the cards just plug into the slots directly. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...PCI_Keying.png Most things in the computer, are protected by means of keying and slot differences. I think your card and the slot, are PCI 2.2 standard. http://www.pcisig.com/specifications/conventional/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conventional_PCI Enjoy your PCI, because it won't be around for much longer (due for removal in the next couple years, from new computers). Paul |
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finding an internal fiber ethernet card for Dell Optiplex 980
On 2/20/2011 2:31 AM, Paul wrote:
The MT image provided by Dell, looks like a full height faceplate and a low profile card body in their example. That looks like a good fit for the AT-2701FX. (View with Flash) http://support.dell.com/support/edoc...es/TD06_02.swf In that photo, you can see a red card. I think it is plugging into the blue slot, as shown in this motherboard picture. The Dell documentation seems to suggest this same motherboard is used for both MT and DT. http://support.dell.com/support/edoc...ch_mb_mtdt.jpg Your AT-2701FX would plug into one of the white slots. You'll have to check first and see if any cards are already installed in there. The parts installed are Dell Part Number Part Description T845M INSTRUCTION..., TRIGGER..., SVC TAG UC635 Assembly, Switching, Pushbutton Intrusion, GX520 23NVR Adapter, Connector, Video, Dongle, DP2DVI, Slide, V3 H298M Hard Drive, 160GB, S2, 7.2 Samsung, F1 RU297 Kit, Card, Network, DocumentationAntenna, Screw Assembly H093R ASSEMBLY..., CHASSIS..., PWA INTEGRATED..., BJMT, 980, THIRD PARTY MAINTENANCE... WG662 Assembly, Shield, Electro Magnetic Interference Removable, 5.25" FORM FACTOR... C158J KIT..., DOCUMENTATION..., SERI/WSI, ENGLAND/ENGLISH..., DAO/BCC N385R ASSEMBLY..., HEATSINK..., SHROUD..., HIGH END..., BJMT, 980 GHFR0 Kit, Software, W7P64, Multiple User Interface, Non European M372H KEYBOARD..., 104, UNITED STATES..., QUIETKEY..., PRIMAX ELECTRONICS LTD... 5120P Cord, Power, 125V, 6Feet, SJT..., Unshielded R1480 System Integration, InformationValidator, Chassis Def 2VF2K Assembly, Card, Network, Wireless, DW1520, Desktop P382H Dual In-Line Memory Module, 4G 1333, 512X64, 8, 240, 2RX8 9TCD9 Card, Graphics, 1GB, Full Height, OHGA1 J251N Kit, Software, Roxio, 10.3, Dell Edition, Business M4M08 Assembly, Dvd+/-Rw, 16X, Half Height, Serial Ata, Hitachi Lg Data Storage C408D SYSTEM INTEGRATION..., ORDY, INFORMATION..., LABEL..., MEDIUM..., BASWC P34RV Kit, Software, Powerdvd, 8.3, True Theatre High Definition 118UX System Integration, InformationMIAS, Code TF02D Processor, I7-860, 2.8, 8MB, Lynnfield, 95W, B1 CGKXD DISPLAY..., FLAT PANEL DISPLAY..., 20, 2009W, BLACK..., MEXICO/MEXICAN..., ENGLISH/PORTUGUESE /GREEK... 9RRC7 Kit, Mouse, Universal Serial Bus, Point Of Sale, Logitech, MS111 G1688 SYSTEM INTEGRATION..., INFORMATION..., VALIDATOR..., TAG/TAGGING..., QUICK 7797R System Integration, Fee Integration, #9 The white slots are keyed for 5V and the AT-2701FX is universal. Your motherboard would correspond to the lower left thing labeled "5V 32-bit PCI Slot. The "excess" bit on the left-most white slot, has something to do with the riser, but isn't shown in these diagrams. As far as I know, the riser is used on the DT model, while on the MT the cards just plug into the slots directly. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...PCI_Keying.png Most things in the computer, are protected by means of keying and slot differences. Thanks, the Optiplex is still in the warranty so have to check with Dell if opening it and installing the card would void the hardware warranty or not. I think your card and the slot, are PCI 2.2 standard. http://www.pcisig.com/specifications/conventional/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conventional_PCI Enjoy your PCI, because it won't be around for much longer (due for removal in the next couple years, from new computers). Paul Thanks for your suggestions and time. |
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finding an internal fiber ethernet card for Dell Optiplex 980
g wrote:
The parts installed are Dell Part Number Part Description T845M INSTRUCTION..., TRIGGER..., SVC TAG UC635 Assembly, Switching, Pushbutton Intrusion, GX520 23NVR Adapter, Connector, Video, Dongle, DP2DVI, Slide, V3 H298M Hard Drive, 160GB, S2, 7.2 Samsung, F1 RU297 Kit, Card, Network, DocumentationAntenna, Screw Assembly H093R ASSEMBLY..., CHASSIS..., PWA INTEGRATED..., BJMT, 980, THIRD PARTY MAINTENANCE... WG662 Assembly, Shield, Electro Magnetic Interference Removable, 5.25" FORM FACTOR... C158J KIT..., DOCUMENTATION..., SERI/WSI, ENGLAND/ENGLISH..., DAO/BCC N385R ASSEMBLY..., HEATSINK..., SHROUD..., HIGH END..., BJMT, 980 GHFR0 Kit, Software, W7P64, Multiple User Interface, Non European M372H KEYBOARD..., 104, UNITED STATES..., QUIETKEY..., PRIMAX ELECTRONICS LTD... 5120P Cord, Power, 125V, 6Feet, SJT..., Unshielded R1480 System Integration, InformationValidator, Chassis Def 2VF2K Assembly, Card, Network, Wireless, DW1520, Desktop P382H Dual In-Line Memory Module, 4G 1333, 512X64, 8, 240, 2RX8 9TCD9 Card, Graphics, 1GB, Full Height, OHGA1 J251N Kit, Software, Roxio, 10.3, Dell Edition, Business M4M08 Assembly, Dvd+/-Rw, 16X, Half Height, Serial Ata, Hitachi Lg Data Storage C408D SYSTEM INTEGRATION..., ORDY, INFORMATION..., LABEL..., MEDIUM..., BASWC P34RV Kit, Software, Powerdvd, 8.3, True Theatre High Definition 118UX System Integration, InformationMIAS, Code TF02D Processor, I7-860, 2.8, 8MB, Lynnfield, 95W, B1 CGKXD DISPLAY..., FLAT PANEL DISPLAY..., 20, 2009W, BLACK..., MEXICO/MEXICAN..., ENGLISH/PORTUGUESE /GREEK... 9RRC7 Kit, Mouse, Universal Serial Bus, Point Of Sale, Logitech, MS111 G1688 SYSTEM INTEGRATION..., INFORMATION..., VALIDATOR..., TAG/TAGGING..., QUICK 7797R System Integration, Fee Integration, #9 I think the DW1520 plugs into the item marked as #9 here. That's for wireless. It would be interesting to see where they routed the antennas. Normally, an antenna wouldn't work too well *inside* a PC with a metal chassis :-) Maybe the wireless antennas are under some plastic somewhere. http://support.dell.com/support/edoc...DT/sb_diag.htm The item in your list "Card, Graphics, 1GB" could be an add-in video card. It would fit in the blue slot. The cooler for the video card, would point towards the left of the picture. And thus, should not interfere with what you're trying to plug into the white (PCI) slots. 1024 (MB) ATI HD4550 Radeon (the card could well have a red colored PCB) Paul |
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finding an internal fiber ethernet card for Dell Optiplex 980
On 2/21/2011 3:56 AM, Paul wrote:
g wrote: The parts installed are Dell Part Number Part Description T845M INSTRUCTION..., TRIGGER..., SVC TAG UC635 Assembly, Switching, Pushbutton Intrusion, GX520 23NVR Adapter, Connector, Video, Dongle, DP2DVI, Slide, V3 H298M Hard Drive, 160GB, S2, 7.2 Samsung, F1 RU297 Kit, Card, Network, DocumentationAntenna, Screw Assembly H093R ASSEMBLY..., CHASSIS..., PWA INTEGRATED..., BJMT, 980, THIRD PARTY MAINTENANCE... WG662 Assembly, Shield, Electro Magnetic Interference Removable, 5.25" FORM FACTOR... C158J KIT..., DOCUMENTATION..., SERI/WSI, ENGLAND/ENGLISH..., DAO/BCC N385R ASSEMBLY..., HEATSINK..., SHROUD..., HIGH END..., BJMT, 980 GHFR0 Kit, Software, W7P64, Multiple User Interface, Non European M372H KEYBOARD..., 104, UNITED STATES..., QUIETKEY..., PRIMAX ELECTRONICS LTD... 5120P Cord, Power, 125V, 6Feet, SJT..., Unshielded R1480 System Integration, InformationValidator, Chassis Def 2VF2K Assembly, Card, Network, Wireless, DW1520, Desktop P382H Dual In-Line Memory Module, 4G 1333, 512X64, 8, 240, 2RX8 9TCD9 Card, Graphics, 1GB, Full Height, OHGA1 J251N Kit, Software, Roxio, 10.3, Dell Edition, Business M4M08 Assembly, Dvd+/-Rw, 16X, Half Height, Serial Ata, Hitachi Lg Data Storage C408D SYSTEM INTEGRATION..., ORDY, INFORMATION..., LABEL..., MEDIUM..., BASWC P34RV Kit, Software, Powerdvd, 8.3, True Theatre High Definition 118UX System Integration, InformationMIAS, Code TF02D Processor, I7-860, 2.8, 8MB, Lynnfield, 95W, B1 CGKXD DISPLAY..., FLAT PANEL DISPLAY..., 20, 2009W, BLACK..., MEXICO/MEXICAN..., ENGLISH/PORTUGUESE /GREEK... 9RRC7 Kit, Mouse, Universal Serial Bus, Point Of Sale, Logitech, MS111 G1688 SYSTEM INTEGRATION..., INFORMATION..., VALIDATOR..., TAG/TAGGING..., QUICK 7797R System Integration, Fee Integration, #9 I think the DW1520 plugs into the item marked as #9 here. That's for wireless. It would be interesting to see where they routed the antennas. Normally, an antenna wouldn't work too well *inside* a PC with a metal chassis :-) Maybe the wireless antennas are under some plastic somewhere. http://support.dell.com/support/edoc...DT/sb_diag.htm Yes, the wireless card does not catch the signals. Your knowledge is remarkable indeed. The item in your list "Card, Graphics, 1GB" could be an add-in video card. It would fit in the blue slot. The cooler for the video card, would point towards the left of the picture. And thus, should not interfere with what you're trying to plug into the white (PCI) slots. Thanks, will try to do that. Thank you again for your suggestions and time. |
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