HP NC110T User Manual

QuickSpecs

HP NC110T PCI Express Gigabit Server Adapter

HP NC110T PCI Express Gigabit Server AdapterHP NC110T PCI Express Gigabit Server Adapter

Overview

The HP NC110T is a cost-effective Gigabit Ethernet server adapter that features single-port, copper, single lane (x1) PCI Express capability, with 48KB onboard memory that provides 10/100/1000T auto-negotiated speed and duplex. Designed with ProLiant server needs in mind, it offers these server features: Cold boot Wake-on-LAN (WOL), PXE, Jumbo Frames (9K), Large Send Offload (LSO), TCP Checksum Offload, and includes brackets for both half (low profile) and full height server slots so that customers have maximum flexibility using this server adapter with their ProLiant server.

The NC110T is based on the Intel 82572GI controller and supports these IEEE standards: 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ad, and 802.3ab,

802.1x, 802.1Q and 802.1p. Validated by HP so that it meets the highest ProLiant standards and provides a seamless, network solution that is integrated with HP SmartStart, Insight Manager, networking software, firmware, and agents. NIC teaming drivers are available for all major operating systems along with teaming utilities, multiple VLAN tagging, and a configuration GUI.

Models

ModelsModels

HP NC110T PCI Express Gigabit Server Adapter

Kit Contents

Kit ContentsKit Contents

The option kit contents consist of the following items:

HP NC110T PCI Express Gigabit Server Adapter PCA ships with a standard height bracket attached to it. (The low profile bracket is included in the clamshell that the PCA ships in.) Product Warranty statement and the Quick Install Card (QIC). CD containing Drivers, User Guide, Installation and Diagnostic Utilities, and User Guide (English only).

DA - 12664 Canada — Version 1 — February 12, 2007

434905-B21

Page 1

QuickSpecs

Overview

Standard Features

Standard FeaturesStandard Features

Server Support

Server SupportServer Support

ProLiant DL (expansion-optimized):

ProLiant DL (expansion-optimized):ProLiant DL (expansion-optimized):

HP ProLiant DL140 G3 HP ProLiant DL145 HP ProLiant DL145 G2 HP ProLiant DL145 G3 HP ProLiant DL360 G5 HP ProLiant DL365 HP ProLiant DL380 G5 HP ProLiant DL385 G2 HP ProLiant DL385 Packaged Cluster with MSA500 G2 HP ProLiant DL580 G3 HP ProLiant DL580 G4 HP ProLiant DL585 HP ProLiant DL585 G2

ProLiant ML (expansion-optimized):

ProLiant ML (expansion-optimized):ProLiant ML (expansion-optimized):

HP ProLiant ML110 G4 HP ProLiant ML115 HP ProLiant ML150 G3 HP ProLiant ML310 G4 HP ProLiant ML330 G3 HP ProLiant ML350 G4 HP ProLiant ML350 G5 HP ProLiant ML370 G5 HP ProLiant ML570 G3 HP ProLiant ML570 G4

HP NC110T PCI Express Gigabit Server Adapter

HP NC110T PCI Express Gigabit Server AdapterHP NC110T PCI Express Gigabit Server Adapter

Performance

PerformancePerformance

Gigabit Throughput

Gigabit ThroughputGigabit Throughput Combined with Legacy

Combined with Legacy

Combined with LegacyCombined with Legacy Ethernet Support

Ethernet Support

Ethernet SupportEthernet Support

PCI Express Interface

PCI Express InterfacePCI Express Interface

Load Balancing

Load BalancingLoad Balancing

NOTE:

NOTE: This is a list of supported servers. Some may be discontinued.

NOTE:NOTE:

10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet transfer rate delivers outstanding network performance that improves response time and removes bottlenecks. Because the NC110T supports both 10Mbps Ethernet and 100Mbps Fast Ethernet in addition to Gigabit Ethernet, users are guaranteed end-to-end protocol support across their enterprise.

HP was an early champion of PCI Express bus technology and has played a key role in the development and industry adoption of the PCI Express specification. The NC110T features an Intel 82572G1 chipset and offers a single lane (x1) PCI Express bus based on the PCIe v1.0a standard.

Transmit Load Balancing (TLB) and Switch-assisted Load Balancing (SLB) are two advanced features that customers can use to build a bigger pipe for improved networking bandwidth. These port bonding techniques enable users to install up to eight NC110T adapters (or a mix of other HP adapters totaling 8 ports) in a HP ProLiant server and aggregate their throughput up to a theoretical maximum of 16 Gigabits per second full-duplex transmissions.

DA - 12664 Canada — Version 1 — February 12, 2007

Page 2

QuickSpecs

Overview

Jumbo Frames

Jumbo FramesJumbo Frames

TCP Checksum Offload

TCP Checksum OffloadTCP Checksum Offload and Large Send Offload

and Large Send Offload

and Large Send Offloadand Large Send Offload (LSO)

Scalability and Reliability

Scalability and ReliabilityScalability and Reliability

Network Fault Tolerance

Network Fault ToleranceNetwork Fault Tolerance (NFT)

Distance capabilities

Distance capabilitiesDistance capabilities

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 HP ProLiant server adapters, the NC110T supports jumbo frames as a way to achieve higher throughput and better CPU utilization when deployed in a network infrastructure that supports them.

These features reduce the load on the CPU to improve improved overall system response. LSO is based on both IPv4 and IPv6 and TCP Checksum Offload is IPv6 based.

Network Fault Tolerance, sometimes called "failover" or "NIC Redundancy," allows for the installation of multiple server 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 NC110T supports cable runs up to 100 meters (328 feet).

HP NC110T PCI Express Gigabit Server Adapter

HP NC110T PCI Express Gigabit Server AdapterHP NC110T PCI Express Gigabit Server Adapter

Network Management

Network ManagementNetwork Management

Auto-negotiation

Auto-negotiationAuto-negotiation

Wake-on-LAN

Wake-on-LANWake-on-LAN

Management Support

Management SupportManagement Support

Server Integration

Server IntegrationServer Integration

Configuration Utilities

Configuration UtilitiesConfiguration Utilities

The NC110T automatically senses and configures itself to the speed of the device to which it is attached. It also automatically configures for half or full duplex, depending on the duplex mode of the switch, hub, or router at the other end of the cable.

The NC110T provides cold boot Wake-on-LAN (WOL) support through the PCI Express bus. A system that supports Wake on LAN can remain available to a systems administrator during its normal downtime. Once the machine is awakened, the systems administrator can remotely control, audit, debug, or manage the machine.

Like all HP ProLiant server adapters, the NC110T ships with drivers and agents that can be managed from all versions of Systems Insight Manager. Additionally, it supports any management application that supports SNMP.

The SmartStart configuration utility includes setup support for the NC110T so that the adapter can be configured as part of the SmartStart configuration process. Insight Manager can recognize the NC110T individually or in a port-bonded team, and it can collect and report SNMP statistics on the adapter events. Integrated Management Log (IML) support is provided by the NC110T for critical event logging on HP ProLiant servers.

Each NC110T ships with a set of utilities that allow the user to:

Enable initial diagnostics within Windows, Linux, Netware, and DOS operating systems. Configure network adapter teaming in a Windows environment. The Windows adapter teaming configuration utility includes a patented teaming GUI for Microsoft Windows 2000 and 2003 operating systems. Support for scripted installations of teams in a Microsoft Windows environment allow for unattended OS installations.

DA - 12664 Canada — Version 1 — February 12, 2007

Page 3

+ 4 hidden pages

HP NC110T User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Overview