HP NC112T User Manual

HP NC112T PCI Express Gigabit Server Adapter User Guide

Part Number 509365-00A
March 2009 (First Edition)

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Intended audience

This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage systems.
HP assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards
in products with hazardous energy levels.

Contents

Technician notes........................................................................................................................... 4

Where to go for additional help.................................................................................................................. 4

HP contact information..................................................................................................................... 5

Introduction.................................................................................................................................. 6

Overview ................................................................................................................................................. 6

UTP CAT5 cable ....................................................................................................................................... 6

LED indicators........................................................................................................................................... 6

Installing an adapter ..................................................................................................................... 8

Installation overview .................................................................................................................................. 8

Installing an adapter in a server .................................................................................................................. 9

Installing a low profile bracket .................................................................................................................... 9

Preventing electrostatic discharge.............................................................................................................. 10

Connecting the network cable................................................................................................................... 10

Specifications............................................................................................................................. 11

HP NC112T PCI Express Gigabit Server Adapter specifications .................................................................... 11

UTP cable specifications........................................................................................................................... 11

Regulatory compliance notices ..................................................................................................... 13

Regulatory compliance identification numbers............................................................................................. 13

Federal Communications Commission notice............................................................................................... 13

Class B equipment................................................................................................................................... 13

Declaration of conformity for products marked with the FCC logo, United States only....................................... 14

Modifications.......................................................................................................................................... 14

Canadian notice ..................................................................................................................................... 14

European Union regulatory notice .............................................................................................................14

Japanese class B notice............................................................................................................................ 15

Korean class B notice............................................................................................................................... 15

Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union......................................... 15

Electrostatic discharge................................................................................................................. 16

Preventing electrostatic discharge.............................................................................................................. 16

Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge.................................................................................. 16

Acronyms and abbreviations........................................................................................................ 17

Index......................................................................................................................................... 18

Contents 3

Technician notes

WARNING: Only authorized technicians trained by HP should attempt to repair this

equipment. All troubleshooting and repair procedures are detailed to allow only
subassembly/module-level repair. Because of the complexity of the individual boards and
subassemblies, no one should attempt to make repairs at the component level or to make
modifications to any printed wiring board. Improper repairs can create a safety hazard.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, personal injury, and damage to the

equipment:

• Do not attempt to service any parts of the equipment other than those specified in the

following procedure. Any other activities may require that you shut down the server and
remove the power cord.

• Installation and maintenance of this product must be performed by individuals who are

knowledgeable about the procedures, precautions and hazards associated with the
product.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:

• Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety

feature.

• Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all

times.

• Unplug the power cord from the power supply to disconnect power to the equipment.

• Do not route the power cord where it can be walked on or pinched by items placed against

it. Pay particular attention to the plug, electrical outlet, and the point where the cord
extends from the server.

CAUTION: To properly ventilate the system, you must provide at least 7.6 cm (3.0 in) of

clearance at the front and back of the server.

CAUTION: The server is designed to be electrically grounded (earthed). To ensure proper

operation, plug the AC power cord into a properly grounded AC outlet only.

NOTE: Any indications of component replacement or printed wiring board modifications may

void any warranty.

Where to go for additional help

1. Go to the HP website (http://www.hp.com).

2. Click Support & Drivers.

Technician notes 4

3.

Select Download drivers and software (and firmware).

4. Type the product name in the For product box and click Go. For example, type NC112T.

5. Download the drivers, firmware, or documentation as needed.

HP contact information

For the name of the nearest HP authorized reseller:

• See the Contact HP worldwide (in English) webpage

(http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact.html

For HP technical support:

• In the United States, for contact options see the Contact HP United States webpage

(http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/contact_us.html

o Call 1-800-HP-INVENT (1-800-474-6836). This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a

week. For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored.

o If you have purchased a Care Pack (service upgrade), call 1-800-633-3600. For more

information about Care Packs, refer to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/hps

• In other locations, see the Contact HP worldwide (in English) webpage

(http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact.html

).

). To contact HP by phone:

).

).

Technician notes 5

Introduction

Overview

The HP NC112T PCI Express Gigabit Server Adapter is a high-performance PCI Express, single port,
gigabit server adapter that delivers up to 1000Mbps Ethernet over twisted-pair (copper) category 5 or
better cabling. It is powered by an Intel 82574L chipset. The NC112T adapter, which ships with a
standard-height chassis bracket attached and also includes a low-profile chassis bracket, has a fully
integrated controller capable of auto-negotiating a link at 10, 100, or 1000Mbps. Network connection is
made through an RJ-45 connector. LED indicators show the link, activity, and speed. See LED indicators
(on page 6) for details. The adapter is a supported option for selected HP ProLiant servers. The adapter
must be installed in a PCI Express slot.

The NC112T adapter supports IPv4 and IPv6 offload. For the latest functionality, features, and operating
system support for this adapter, see the HP website
(http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/networking/index-nic.html

).

UTP CAT5 cable

The NC112T adapter can use existing UTP CAT5 (or better) cable to deliver Gigabit Ethernet over
copper, according to the IEEE 802.3ab specifications. For new installations, CAT5e (enhanced CAT5)
cable is recommended.

For troubleshooting and other information about cabling, see UTP Cable Specifications (on page 11).

LED indicators

The NC112T adapter has an auto-negotiating 10/100/1000 RJ-45 port. LED indicators show
activity/link and port speed. Standard-height and low-profile brackets are shown below with an RJ-45
port and LED indicators.

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The NC112T LED indicators operate as described in the following table.

LED indicator Status Description

Activity/Link On This mono-color green LED indicates that the

link to the adapter is established. The adapter is
receiving power and the cable connection is
working.

Speed Off The adapter is connected at 10Mbps.

Off No link to the adapter is established. The

adapter is not receiving power or the cable
connection is faulty.

Flashing The adapter is sending or receiving network

data at 10/100/1000Mbps, as indicated by
the 10/100/1000 (speed) LED. The adapter is
receiving power, and the cable connection is
working.

Green The adapter is connected at 100Mbps.
Yellow The adapter is connected at 1000Mbps.

Introduction 7

Installing an adapter

Installation overview

This section describes installation precautions, how to install the adapter, and how to connect the network
cable.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, consult the

safety information and user documentation provided with the server before attempting the
installation.

Many servers are capable of providing energy levels that are considered hazardous and are
intended to be serviced only by qualified personnel who have been trained to deal with these
hazards. Do not remove enclosures or attempt to bypass any interlocks that may be provided
for the purpose of removing these hazardous conditions.

WARNING: Installation of this adapter should be performed by individuals who are both

qualified in the servicing of computer equipment, and trained in the hazards associated with
products capable of producing hazardous energy levels.

This adapter is intended to be installed in Certified (UL or CSA) ITE equipment having
instructions for adding and removing user installed components such as PCI, PCI-X, and PCI
Express devices. Refer to the equipment instructions to verify that it is suitable for user installed
components and that it has the power capacity to support all of the installed components.

NOTE: Before removing the cover of your server, refer to the HP documentation for the proper

methods for installing a PCI Express card and avoiding electric shock hazards.

Installing an adapter 8

Installing an adapter in a server

See the HP ProLiant server documentation for additional information on how to safely install a PCI Express
card in the server.

CAUTION: If the server is not PCI Hot Plug compliant, power it down and unplug the power

cord from the power outlet before removing the server access panel. Failure to do so may

1. Power down the server.

2. Remove the power cord and server access panel. Then remove the cover bracket from a PCI Express

damage the adapter or server.

slot.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the

internal system components to cool before touching them.

3. Firmly seat the adapter in a PCI Express slot and secure the adapter bracket.

NOTE: For 1U type servers you may need to replace the standard profile bracket with a low

profile bracket. See Installing a low profile bracket (on page 9).

4. Replace the access panel and plug in the power cord.

Installing a low profile bracket

You may have to install a low profile bracket to complete the product installation. The low profile bracket
replaces the existing standard profile bracket shipped on the product.

To install a low profile bracket:

1. Using a correctly sized slotted screwdriver, carefully remove the two board lock screws located at

the top and bottom of the connector.

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2.

Remove the standard profile bracket and place the low profile bracket over the connector. Be careful
not to damage the connector or bind the low profile bracket to the connector.

Preventing electrostatic discharge

To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions you need to follow when setting up the
system or handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage
system boards or other static-sensitive devices. This type of damage may reduce the life expectancy of the
device.

To prevent electrostatic damage:

• Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products in static-safe containers.

• Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at static-free workstations.

• Place parts on a grounded surface before removing them from their containers.

• Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry.

• Always be properly grounded when touching a static-sensitive component or assembly.

Connecting the network cable

To secure the cable, plug the cable connector into the RJ-45 port. Ensure that the tab on the plug clicks
into position indicating that it is properly seated.

For more information, see UTP cable specifications (on page 11).

Installing an adapter 10

Specifications

HP NC112T PCI Express Gigabit Server Adapter specifications

Specification Value

Network Controller Chipsets Intel® 82574L
Bus Type x1 PCI Express v1.1 (2.5 GTps)
Bus Width One lane (x1)
On-board Memory 32 KB
Data Transfer Method Bus Master DMA
Boot ROM Support Yes
Management Capabilities WOL, PXE 2.2, ACPI 1.0 (Note: WOL and PXE are set to the default of off)
Power Requirement 575 mA @ 3.3 VDC max
Data Transmission Rate 10 Full/10 Half, 100 Full/100 Half, 1000 Full
Standards Supported IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x (flow control), IEEE 802.3ad (link aggregation), IEEE

Dimensions 11.93 cm x 5.58 cm [4.7 in x 2.2 in (L x W)] (without bracket)
Connector and Distances 10BASE-T: Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP 100 M (328 ft)

Interrupts Supported Automatically configured
Temperature Range Operating: 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F)

Relative Humidity (non­condensing)

Safety Compliance UL Mark (US and Canada)

802.1p (QoS), IEEE 802.1q (VLAN tagging), IEEE802.3z, IEEE802.3ap,
IEEE802.3ae

100BASE-TX: CAT5 UTP 100 M (328 ft)
1000BASE-TX: CAT5 UTP 100 M (328 ft)

Storage: -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
Operating: 10% to 95%
Storage: -5% to 95%

CE Mark
EN60950
RoHS (European Union)

UTP cable specifications

The NC112T adapter can use existing UTP CAT5 (or better) cable to deliver Gigabit Ethernet over
copper, according to the IEEE 802.3ab specifications. For new installations, CAT5e (enhanced CAT5)
cable is recommended.

Specifications 11

Maximum distances for Gigabit over copper cable are 100 meters (328 feet).
To connect to the network, the NC112T uses the following cable for 1000Base-T transmission:

• CAT5 UTP or better twisted-pair

• 22-26 AWG, 100Ω @ 1 MHz

• EIA/TIA 568a or EIA/TIA 568b

Specifications 12

Regulatory compliance notices

Regulatory compliance identification numbers

For the purpose of regulatory compliance certifications and identification, this product has been assigned
a unique regulatory model number. The regulatory model number can be found on the product nameplate
label, along with all required approval markings and information. When requesting compliance
information for this product, always refer to this regulatory model number. The regulatory model number is

Federal Communications Commission notice

not the marketing name or model number of the product.

Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and Regulations has established Radio
Frequency (RF) emission limits to provide an interference-free radio frequency spectrum. Many electronic
devices, including computers, generate RF energy incidental to their intended function and are, therefore,
covered by these rules. These rules place computers and related peripheral devices into two classes, A
and B, depending upon their intended installation. Class A devices are those that may reasonably be
expected to be installed in a business or commercial environment. Class B devices are those that may
reasonably be expected to be installed in a residential environment (for example, personal computers).
The FCC requires devices in both classes to bear a label indicating the interference potential of the device
as well as additional operating instructions for the user.

Class B equipment

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit that is different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help.

Regulatory compliance notices 13

Declaration of conformity for products marked with the FCC logo, United States only

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

For questions regarding this product, contact us by mail or telephone:

• Hewlett-Packard Company

P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 530113
Houston, Texas 77269-2000

• 1-800-HP-INVENT (1-800-474-6836). (For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded

or monitored.)

For questions regarding this FCC declaration, contact us by mail or telephone:

• Hewlett-Packard Company

P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 510101
Houston, Texas 77269-2000

• 1281-514-3333

To identify this product, refer to the part, series, or model number found on the product.

Modifications

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are
not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard Company may void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

Canadian notice

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel
brouilleur du Canada.

European Union regulatory notice

This product complies with the following EU Directives:

• Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC

• EMC Directive 2004/108/EC

Compliance with these directives implies conformity to applicable harmonized European standards
(European Norms) which are listed on the EU Declaration of Conformity issued by Hewlett-Packard for this
product or product family.

This compliance is indicated by the following conformity marking placed on the product:

Regulatory compliance notices 14

This marking is valid for non-Telecom products and EU harmonized Telecom products (e.g. Bluetooth).

This marking is valid for EU non-harmonized Telecom products.
*Notified body number (used only if applicable—refer to the product label)

Hewlett-Packard GmbH, HQ-TRE, Herrenberger Strasse 140, 71034 Boeblingen, Germany

Japanese class B notice

Korean class B notice

Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed
of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste
equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste
electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste
equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is
recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information
about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local
city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the
product.

Regulatory compliance notices 15

Electrostatic discharge

Preventing electrostatic discharge

To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions you need to follow when setting up the
system or handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage
system boards or other static-sensitive devices. This type of damage may reduce the life expectancy of the
device.

To prevent electrostatic damage:

• Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products in static-safe containers.

• Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at static-free workstations.

• Place parts on a grounded surface before removing them from their containers.

• Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry.

• Always be properly grounded when touching a static-sensitive component or assembly.

Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge

Several methods are used for grounding. Use one or more of the following methods when handling or
installing electrostatic-sensitive parts:

• Use a wrist strap connected by a ground cord to a grounded workstation or computer chassis. Wrist

straps are flexible straps with a minimum of 1 megohm ±10 percent resistance in the ground cords.
To provide proper ground, wear the strap snug against the skin.

• Use heel straps, toe straps, or boot straps at standing workstations. Wear the straps on both feet

when standing on conductive floors or dissipating floor mats.

• Use conductive field service tools.

• Use a portable field service kit with a folding static-dissipating work mat.

If you do not have any of the suggested equipment for proper grounding, have an authorized reseller
install the part.

For more information on static electricity or assistance with product installation, contact an authorized
reseller.

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Acronyms and abbreviations

ACPI

Advanced Configuration and Power Interface

CSA

Canadian Standards Association

DMA

direct memory access

IEEE

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

LED

light-emitting diode

PCI Express

Peripheral Component Interconnect Express

PXE

Preboot Execution Environment

UTP

unshielded twisted pair

VDC

voltage direct-current

WOL

Wake-on LAN

Acronyms and abbreviations 17

Index

A

adapter LEDs 6

B

bracket, low profile 9

C

cable configuration 11
cable connectors 11
cables, networking 10
cautions 4

E

electrostatic discharge 10, 16

F

features 6

G

T

technical notes 4
telephone numbers 5

U

UTP CAT5 cable 11

W

warnings 4

grounding methods 16

I

installation overview 8
installing adapters 9

L

low profile bracket 9

N

network cable 6, 10, 11

R

regulatory compliance notices 13, 15

S

specifications 11
standards 13

Index 18