HP Compaq NC6136 Quickspecs

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ModelsModels

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Compaq NC6136 Gigabit Server Adapter PCI, 64/66 1000-SX

Compaq NC6136 Gigabit Server Adapter PCI, 64/66 1000-SXCompaq NC6136 Gigabit Server Adapter PCI, 64/66 1000-SX

Compaq NC6136 Gigabit Server Adapter PCI, 64/66 1000-SX

203539-B21

The NC6136 is a second-generation Gigabit server adapter for fiber-optic environments. It offers superior performance while
also supporting advanced server features such as PCI Hot Plug, Network Fault Tolerance, Transmit Load Balancing, and
Switch-Assisted Load Balancing.

Fast Ethernet Server Adapters:

Fast Ethernet Server Adapters:Fast Ethernet Server Adapters:

Fast Ethernet Server Adapters:
NC3123: PCI, 10/100 WOL

174830-B21

NC3134: Fast Ethernet NIC 64 PCI Dual Base 10/100

138603-B21

Gigabit Server Adapters:

Gigabit Server Adapters:Gigabit Server Adapters:

Gigabit Server Adapters:
NC7131: Gigabit Server Adapter, PCI, 64/66, 10/100/1000-T

158575-B21

Optional Upgrade Modules for use with the NC3134:

Optional Upgrade Modules for use with the NC3134:Optional Upgrade Modules for use with the NC3134:

Optional Upgrade Modules for use with the NC3134:
NC3133: 100 FX Upgrade Module

338456-B25

NC3135: Dual 10/100 Upgrade Module

138604-B21

NC6132: 1000 SX Upgrade Module

338456-B23

NC6133: 1000 LX Upgrade Module

338456-B24

Introduction

IntroductionIntroduction

Introduction

The NC6136 strengthens Compaq's Gigabit server adapter offerings by providing a single port 1000 Mbps Ethernet connection for 32- and 64-bit PCI slots
in fiber-optic environments, where security, distance requirements, and EMI protection are of paramount importance.

Performance

PerformancePerformance

Performance

32-/64-bit Bus-mastering

32-/64-bit Bus-mastering32-/64-bit Bus-mastering

32-/64-bit Bus-mastering

The NC6136 offers the highest data transfer method available between a network and a server for high performance and
low CPU utilization. The NC6136 operates in 32- or 64-bit PCI slots and uses 33 or 66MHz bus-mastering technology to
maximize throughput and minimize CPU utilization.

Port Bonding

Port BondingPort Bonding

Port Bonding

Transmit Load Balancing (TLB) and Switch-Assisted Load Balancing (FEC/GEC/802.3ad static-mode configuration only)
are two port-bonding methods that are supported by the NC6136. TLB provides both failover and balancing of transmit
traffic across all adapters for increased performance. For even higher performance, Switch-Assisted Load Balancing (SLB)
provides port failover and balancing of both transmit and receive traffic across all adapters when connected to a switch that
supports this feature.

Jumbo Frames

Jumbo FramesJumbo Frames

Jumbo Frames

Jumbo Frames (also known as Extended Frames) offer a 9K byte Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU), which is six times the
size of traditional Ethernet frames. Like all Compaq Gigabit server adapters, the NC6136, supports jumbo frames as a way
to achieve higher throughput and better CPU utilization when deploy in a network infrastructure that supports them. Jumbo
frames are particularly useful for database transfers and tape backups.

Performance

PerformancePerformance

Performance
Enhancements

EnhancementsEnhancements

Enhancements

The NC6136 supports Interrupt Coalescence in all the major OS environments, reducing CPU utilization. The NC6136 also
supports Receive and Transmit TCP Checksum Offloading, as well as Transmit IP Checksum Offloading under Windows

2000.

Ease of Use

Ease of UseEase of Use

Ease of Use

Plug and Play

Plug and PlayPlug and Play

Plug and Play

Fully compliant with the 2.2 PCI specifications, this adapter automatically configures its I/O address and interrupt (IRQ)
settings for easy installation.

QuickSpecs

Compaq NC6136 Gigabit Server Adapter PCI,

Compaq NC6136 Gigabit Server Adapter PCI,Compaq NC6136 Gigabit Server Adapter PCI,

Compaq NC6136 Gigabit Server Adapter PCI,

64/66, 1000-SX

64/66, 1000-SX64/66, 1000-SX

64/66, 1000-SX

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Security/Reliability

Security/ReliabilitySecurity/Reliability

Security/Reliability

Network Fault Tolerance

Network Fault ToleranceNetwork Fault Tolerance

Network Fault Tolerance
(NFT)

The Network Fault Tolerance feature of the NC6136 ensures that the server can always keep an active link. After installing a
second, compatible adapter, if the primary network connection fails, the second, backup adapter will automatically take
over, retaining the network connection. The NC6136 can be configured to fail over to any NC31xx, NC61xx, or NC71xx
adapter by using the latest drivers.

PCI Hot Plug

PCI Hot PlugPCI Hot Plug

PCI Hot Plug

The NC6136 includes 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.

Network Management

Network ManagementNetwork Management

Network Management

Standards-based

Standards-basedStandards-based

Standards-based

The NC6132 supports the following Compaq Management tools and industry network management standards:

Compaq Insight Manager
Compaq Insight Manager XE
SNMP
DMI 2.0
Web-Based Enterprise Management (WBEM)

Server Integration

Server IntegrationServer Integration

Server Integration

Compaq's SmartStart configuration utility includes setup support for the NC6136 so the adapter can be configured as part
of the SmartStart configuration process. Compaq Insight Manager can recognize the NC6136 individually or in port
bonded teams, and can collect and report SNMP statistics on the adapter events.
Integrated Management Log (IML) support is provided by the NC6136 for critical event logging on Compaq servers.

Configuration Utilities

Configuration UtilitiesConfiguration Utilities

Configuration Utilities

Each NC6136 ships with a suite of OS-tailored configuration utilities that allow the user to run initial diagnostics and
configure adapter teams for Network Fault Tolerance, Transmit Load Balancing, or Switch-Assisted Load Balancing
(FEC/GEC/802.3ad static-mode configuration only) in the Windows 2000 and Windows NT operating systems.

Diagnostic LED Indicators

Diagnostic LED IndicatorsDiagnostic LED Indicators

Diagnostic LED Indicators

Bracket LEDs indicate link integrity and network activity. A diagnostic LED on the board indicates whether the NC6136 is
running at 33 or 66 MHz bus speed.

QuickSpecs

Compaq NC6136 Gigabit Server Adapter PCI,

Compaq NC6136 Gigabit Server Adapter PCI,Compaq NC6136 Gigabit Server Adapter PCI,

Compaq NC6136 Gigabit Server Adapter PCI,

64/66, 1000-SX

64/66, 1000-SX64/66, 1000-SX

64/66, 1000-SX

Overview

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