HP NC373T User Manual

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HP NC373T PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit

Server Adapter User Guide

Part Number 439293-00B

une 2007 (Second Edition)

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© 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.

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

Where to go for additional help.................................................................................................................. 5

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

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

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

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

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

NC373T specifications ............................................................................................................................11

UTP CAT5 cable ..................................................................................................................................... 11

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

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

Federal Communications Commission notice............................................................................................... 12

Class B equipment................................................................................................................................... 12

Declaration of conformity for products marked with the FCC logo, United States only....................................... 13

Modifications.......................................................................................................................................... 13

Canadian notice ..................................................................................................................................... 13

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

Japanese notice ...................................................................................................................................... 14

Korean class B notice............................................................................................................................... 14

BSMI notice............................................................................................................................................ 15

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

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

Overview ............................................................................................................................................... 16

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

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

Index......................................................................................................................................... 19

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Technician notes

In this section

Where to go for additional help ................................................................................................................ 5

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.

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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.

3. 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:

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Introduction

In this section

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

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

UTP CAT5 cable ...................................................................................................................................... 7

Overview

The HP NC373T PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter is a high-performance, single port, Ethernet adapter that delivers up to 1000 Mb/s Ethernet over twisted-pair (copper) cabling. The NC373T adapter has a fully integrated controller capable of auto-negotiating a link at 10, 100, or 1000 Mb/s. The network connection is made through an RJ-45 connector. LED indicators show the speed and activity of the link once it has been established. See LED indicators (on page 6) for details.

The NC373T is a supported option for selected HP ProLiant servers and offers support for both standard and low-profile slots.

The NC373T is a supported option for selected HP ProLiant servers. In addition to features that have shipped with other server adapters, the NC373T adapter will also support Receive Side Scaling, TCP/IP Offload Engine (TOE), 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

LED indicators

The NC373T adapter has an auto-negotiating 10/100/1000 RJ-45 port. LED indicators show link/activity and port speed.

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LED indicator

Status Description (LINK/ACT and Speed)

1000 100 10 1000 100 10

10 Flashing

100 Flashing

1000 Flashing

Off No link to the adapter is established. The

(green)

UTP CAT5 cable

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

Link to the adapter is established. The adapter is receiving power and the cable connection is good. The speed of the link is determined by the corresponding LED.

The adapter is sending or receiving network data at 10 Mb/s.

The adapter is sending or receiving network data at 100 Mb/s.

The adapter is sending or receiving network data at 1000 Mb/s.

The NC373T 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.

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Installing an adapter

In this section

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

Installation overview

This chapter 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 card and avoiding electric shock hazards.

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.

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• 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.

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.

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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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.

Connecting the network cable

Network connections for the NC373T adapter can employ existing UTP CAT5 (or better) cable for Gigabit over copper transmissions. For new installations, CATe (enhanced CAT5) or better cable is recommended.

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.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug

For more information, see UTP cable specifications.

telephone or telecommunications connectors into RJ-45 connectors.

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Specifications

In this section

NC373T specifications ........................................................................................................................... 11

UTP CAT5 cable .................................................................................................................................... 11

NC373T specifications

Specification Value

Network controller chipsets BCM5708C Bus type PCI Express Bus width Four lanes Data transfer method Bus master DMA Power requirement Operating voltage: 3.3 V +/- 5%

Power consumption: 6.6 watts

Maximum: 2 A @ 3.3 V Standards supported IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.3x, 802.3ad, 802.1p, 802.1Q Dimensions 16.8 cm x 6.35 cm (without bracket) (6.6 x 2.5 inches (L x W)) Connector and distances One RJ-45 connector, cable and lengths as follows:

10BASE-T: category 3, 4, or 5 UTP 100 meters (328 feet)

100BASE-TX: category 5 UTP 100 meters (328 feet)

1000BASE-TX: category 5 UTP 100 meters (328 feet) Interrupts supported Automatically configured Temperature range Operating: 32° F to 131° F (0° C to 55° C)

Storage: -40° C to 85° C (-40° F to 185° F) Relative humidity (non-condensing) Operating: 10% to 90%

Storage: 5% to 95% Safety compliance CSA mark (US and Canada)

CE mark

EN 60590

UTP CAT5 cable

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Regulatory compliance notices

In this section

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

Federal Communications Commission notice ............................................................................................. 12

Class B equipment.................................................................................................................................. 12

Declaration of conformity for products marked with the FCC logo, United States only..................................... 13

Modifications......................................................................................................................................... 13

Canadian notice .................................................................................................................................... 13

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

Japanese notice ..................................................................................................................................... 14

Korean class B notice.............................................................................................................................. 14

BSMI notice........................................................................................................................................... 15

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

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 not the marketing name or model number of the product.

Federal Communications Commission notice

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

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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.

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.

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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:

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 notice

Korean class B notice

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BSMI 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.

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Electrostatic discharge

In this section

Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 16

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

Overview

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

APM

advanced power management

CSA

Canadian Standards Association

DMA

direct memory access

IEEE

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

iSCSI

Internet Small Computer System Interface

MDI-X

medium dependent interface-crossover

NIC

network interface controller

PCI

peripheral component interface

PCI Express

Peripheral Component Interconnect Express

PCI-X

peripheral component interconnect extended

RDMA

Remote Direct Memory Access

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RSS

Receive-Side Scaling

TOE

TCP/IP Offload Engine

UTP

unshielded twisted pair

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Index

cables, networking 9 cautions 3

electrostatic discharge 7, 15

features 5

grounding methods 15

installation overview 7 installing adapters 8

NIC LEDs 5

regulatory compliance notices 11

specifications 10

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