3D Connexion NC1020 User Manual

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HP NC1020 PCI 1000T Gigabit Server Adapter

HP NC1020 PCI 1000T Gigabit Server AdapterHP NC1020 PCI 1000T Gigabit Server Adapter

Overview

The NC1020 server adapter is a single-port, copper, Gigabit Ethernet PCI bus adapter that supports basic server functionality. It runs over Category 5 (or better) twisted-pair cabling and is targeted to customers who deploy HP ProLiant 100 and 300 series servers. It is supported in 32-bit PCI, 33/66 MHz slots, comes with 64KB onboard memory, and provides 10/100/1000T auto-negotiated speed and duplex.

The NC1020 has been designed with server needs in mind and offers these server features: Wake-on-LAN, PXE support, as well as link and activity LEDs. Additionally, it supports these IEEE NIC standards: 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ad, and 802.3ab, 802.1x, 802.1Q and 802.1p.

Models

ModelsModels

HP NC1020 PCI 1000T Gigabit Server Adapter Kit Contents

Kit Contents

Kit ContentsKit Contents

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For a brief, printer friendly data sheet that describes this product and informs you of the essential capabilities and

HP NC1020 PCI 1000T Gigabit Server Adapter CD containing Drivers, User Guide, and Installation and Diagnostic Utilities Quick Install Card Product Quality Statement Product Warranty Statement

http://h71028.www7.hp.com/ERC/downloads/4AA0-6064ENW.pdf

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Performance

Gigabit Ethernet

Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet Throughput

Throughput

ThroughputThroughput

Load Balancing

Load BalancingLoad Balancing

Scalability and Reliability

Scalability and ReliabilityScalability and Reliability

Tri-Speed Support

Tri-Speed SupportTri-Speed Support

Up to 1000Mbps Ethernet transfer rate delivers outstanding network performance that improves response time and removes bottlenecks across the entire network.

Transmit Load Balancing (TLB) and Switch-Assisted Load Balancing (SLB) are two advanced features used to build a bigger pipe for improved networking bandwidth. These port bonding techniques enable users to install up to eight NC1020 adapters in a HP ProLiant server and aggregate their throughput up to a theoretical maximum of 16 Gigabits per second full-duplex transmission.

The NC1020 can be configured to work with other NC-series Ethernet server adapter teams supported on HP ProLiant servers, when running under Microsoft Windows, Linux, or NetWare operating systems.

If Large Send Offload (LSO) is enabled, the NC1020 can only team in Microsoft Operating Systems with another NC1020 or a NC7761.

If LSO is disabled, the NC1020 can team with all of HP ProLiant NC-Series NICs without problems.

Because the NC1020 supports 10Mbps Ethernet and 100Mbps Fast Ethernet in addition to Gigabit Ethernet, users are guaranteed end-to-end protocol support across their enterprise. Like all HP server adapters, the NC1020 adheres to open industry standards, insuring that it will work seamlessly with any network devices that also support IEEE standards.

HP NC1020 PCI 1000T Gigabit Server Adapter

HP NC1020 PCI 1000T Gigabit Server AdapterHP NC1020 PCI 1000T Gigabit Server Adapter

Traditional PCI slot

Traditional PCI slotTraditional PCI slot

Network Fault Tolerance

Network Fault ToleranceNetwork Fault Tolerance (NFT)

PCI Hot Plug

PCI Hot PlugPCI Hot Plug

The NC1020 is specified to run in either 33 or 66MHz PCI slots. If customers want to place it into 64-bit, 66/100/133MHz slots, they can do so with the potential for performance degradation.

Network Fault Tolerance, sometimes called "failover" or "NIC redundancy", allows for the installation of multiple NC1020 server adapters or other network adapters so that the active device can be backed up by a redundant adapter to improve availability. HP's teaming utility also allows users to specify that when a failed adapter is fixed and replaced, the original adapter resumes its function as the primary network connection. The NC1020 can be configured to work with other NC-series Ethernet server adapter teams supported on HP ProLiant servers, when running under Microsoft Windows, Linux, or NetWare operating systems. If Large Send Offload (LSO) is enabled, the NC1020 can only team in Microsoft Operating Systems with another NC1020 or a NC7761. If LSO is disabled, the NC1020 can team with all of HP ProLiant NCSeries NICs without problems.

The NC1020 ships with PCI Hot Plug support, which enables it to be replaced or added to a PCI Hot Plug compatible server without powering down the system. This feature provides increased system availability and non-stop serviceability in business-critical computing environments.

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