HP NC373F User Manual

HP NC373F PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit

Server Adapter User Guide

Part Number 417728-00B

une 2007 (Second Edition)

© Copyright 2006, 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express

warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

Audience assumptions

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.

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

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

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

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

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

LED indicators........................................................................................................................................... 7

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

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

Preventing electrostatic discharge................................................................................................................ 8

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

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

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

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

HP NC373F PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter specifications .................................................11

Regulatory compliance notices ..................................................................................................... 12

Regulatory compliance identification numbers............................................................................................. 12

European Union regulatory notice .............................................................................................................12

Korean class B notice............................................................................................................................... 13

BSMI notice............................................................................................................................................ 13

Laser compliance .................................................................................................................................... 13

Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union......................................... 14

Electrostatic discharge................................................................................................................. 15

Preventing electrostatic discharge.............................................................................................................. 15

Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge.................................................................................. 15

Acronyms and abbreviations........................................................................................................ 16

Index......................................................................................................................................... 17

Contents 3

Technician notes

In this section

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

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.

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 Software & Driver Downloads from the left menu bar.

Technician notes 4

Type the product name in the For product box and press Enter. For example, type NC370T.

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

HP contact information

For the name of the nearest HP authorized reseller:

• In the United States, see the HP US service locator webpage (http://www.hp.com/service_locator).

• In other locations, 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

• 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

In this section

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

LED indicators.......................................................................................................................................... 7

Overview

The HP NC373F PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter is a high-performance Ethernet adapter that delivers 1000 Mb/s Ethernet over fiber cabling. The network connection is made through an LC fiber port. The LED indicator shows the activity and link status. See LED indicators (on page 7) for details.

The NC373F is a supported option for selected HP ProLiant servers and offers support for both standard and low-profile slots.

In addition to features that have shipped with other server adapters, the NC373F adapter will also support Receive Side Scaling, TCP/IP Offload Engine (TOE), Accelerated iSCSI, and Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA) when those features become available. For details about each of these advanced features and for other information regarding the latest functionality, features, and operating system support for this server adapter, see the HP website (http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/networking/index-nic.html

Introduction 6

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