HP NC380T Service Manual

HP NC380T PCI Express Dual Port Multifunction Gigabit

HP NC380T PCI Express Dual Port Multifunction GigabitHP NC380T PCI Express Dual Port Multifunction Gigabit

QuickSpecs

Server Adapter

Server AdapterServer Adapter

Overview

The HP NC380T server adapter is the industry's first PCI Express dual port multifunction network adapter supporting TOE (TCP/IP Offload Engine) for Windows, iSCSI (Internet Small Computer System Interface), and RDMA (Remote Direct Memory Access) over a single network connection. Each port on the NC380T is a four lane (x4) serial device designed for PCI Express slots. The NC380T comes with a total of 184KB onboard memory.

In addition to its multifunction capabilities, the NC380T ships with all the advanced server features that ProLiant customers have come to expect, such as support for failover and load balancing, Pre-Boot Execution Environment (PXE), large send offload capability, multiple VLAN tagging, and auto-negotiated 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet speeds.

Models

ModelsModels

HP NC380T PCI Express Dual Port Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter

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QuickSpecs

Overview

HP NC380T PCI Express Dual Port Multifunction Gigabit

HP NC380T PCI Express Dual Port Multifunction GigabitHP NC380T PCI Express Dual Port Multifunction Gigabit

Server Adapter

Server AdapterServer Adapter

Kit Contents

Kit ContentsKit Contents

Standard Features

Standard FeaturesStandard Features

Server Support

Server SupportServer Support

HP NC380T PCI Express Dual Port Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter in an anti-static bag

CD containing drivers, user guide, installation and diagnostic utilities

Quick install card

Product warranty statement

ProLiant DL (rack-optimized)

ProLiant DL (rack-optimized)ProLiant DL (rack-optimized)

HP ProLiant DL140 G3 HP ProLiant DL145 G2 HP ProLiant DL320 G3 HP ProLiant DL320 G4 HP ProLiant DL320 G5 HP ProLiant DL360 G4p HP ProLiant DL360 G5 HP ProLiant DL365 HP ProLiant DL380 G4 HP ProLiant DL380 G5 HP ProLiant DL385 HP ProLiant DL385 Packaged Cluster with MSA500 G2 HP ProLiant DL385 G2 HP ProLiant DL580 G4 HP ProLiant DL585

Performance

PerformancePerformance

Gigabit Ethernet

Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet Throughput

Throughput

ThroughputThroughput

TCP/IP Protocol

TCP/IP ProtocolTCP/IP Protocol Offloading

Offloading

OffloadingOffloading

Accelerated iSCSI

Accelerated iSCSIAccelerated iSCSI

ProLiant ML (expansion-optimized)

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

HP ProLiant ML350 G4p HP ProLiant ML350 G5 HP ProLiant ML370 G4 HP ProLiant ML370 G5 HP ProLiant ML570 G3 HP ProLiant ML570 G4

NOTE:

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

NOTE:NOTE:

Up to 1000Mbps Ethernet transfer rate delivers outstanding network performance that improves response time and removes bottlenecks across the entire network.

TCP/IP Offload Engine (TOE) for Windows moves the processing of data in the TCP protocol stack from the server CPU to the network card, freeing CPU cycles for other duties. The NC380T supports TOE when Windows TOE Chimney is installed. With TOE, network communications are improved, and server efficiency is increased.

Accelerated iSCSI allows the NC380T to multi-function both as a network adapter and as a storage host bus adapter, thereby providing access to storage boxes and to servers over a single connection. Additionally, the NC380T offloads the iSCSI software to the hardware for improved performance.

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QuickSpecs

Overview

Load Balancing

Load BalancingLoad Balancing

HP ProLiant Essentials

HP ProLiant EssentialsHP ProLiant Essentials RDMA Pack for

RDMA Pack for

RDMA Pack forRDMA Pack for Multifunction Gigabit

Multifunction Gigabit

Multifunction GigabitMultifunction Gigabit Server Adapter

Server Adapter

Server AdapterServer Adapter

Checksum and

Checksum andChecksum and Segmentation Offloads

Segmentation Offloads

Segmentation OffloadsSegmentation Offloads and Interrupt Coalescing

and Interrupt Coalescing

and Interrupt Coalescingand Interrupt Coalescing

Transmit Load Balancing (TLB) and Switch-Assisted Load Balancing (SLB) are two advanced features used to build a bigger pipe for improved networking bandwidth. These port bonding techniques enable users to install up to two NC380T adapters in a ProLiant server and aggregate their throughput up to a theoretical maximum of four Gigabits per second full-duplex transmission. The NC380T can be configured to work with other NC-series Ethernet server adapter teams supported on ProLiant servers.

The HP ProLiant Essentials RDMA Pack enables Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA) on an HP Multifunction server adapter. RDMA is a communications protocol that provides direct transmission of data from the memory of one computer to the memory of another with minimal demands on the host CPU. RDMA provides a high-speed, high-performance connection between servers on the same network. RDMA Pack licenses are port-based; the licensed seats are available to individual ports on the Multifunction server adapter.

The NC380T features TCP Checksum Offloads as well as TCP Segmentation Offloads and Interrupt Coalescence. These features reduce the load on the CPU for overall improved system response. Interrupt Coalescence is a feature that groups multiple packets and issues a single interrupt to the host. This process improves host efficiency.

HP NC380T PCI Express Dual Port Multifunction Gigabit

HP NC380T PCI Express Dual Port Multifunction GigabitHP NC380T PCI Express Dual Port Multifunction Gigabit

Server Adapter

Server AdapterServer Adapter

Scalability and Reliability

Scalability and ReliabilityScalability and Reliability

Tri-Speed Support

Tri-Speed SupportTri-Speed Support

Network Fault Tolerance

Network Fault ToleranceNetwork Fault Tolerance (NFT)

Network Management

Network ManagementNetwork Management

Auto-negotiation

Auto-negotiationAuto-negotiation

Management Support

Management SupportManagement Support

Because the NC380T supports 10Mbps Ethernet and 100Mbps Fast Ethernet in addition to Gigabit Ethernet, users are guaranteed end-to-end protocol support across their enterprise. Like all HP server adapters, the NC380T adheres to industry open standards, insuring that it will perform seamlessly with any network devices that also support IEEE standards.

Network Fault Tolerance, sometimes called "failover" or "NIC redundancy", allows for the installation of multiple NC380T server adapters or other network adapters so that the active device can be backed up by a redundant adapter to improve availability. The HP 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 NC380T automatically senses 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.

Like all HP server adapters, the NC380T ships with drivers and agents that can be managed from all versions of HP Systems Insight Manager, as well as using any management application that supports SNMP.

Server Integration

Server IntegrationServer Integration

HP Systems Insight Manager can recognize the NC380T individually or in port-bonded teams, and can collect and report SNMP statistics on the adapter events. Additionally, Integrated Management Log (IML) support is provided by the NC380T for critical event logging on HP servers.

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