HP NC382T Service Manual

HP NC382T PCI Express Dual Port Multifunction Gigabit

HP NC382T PCI Express Dual Port Multifunction GigabitHP NC382T PCI Express Dual Port Multifunction Gigabit

QuickSpecs

Server Adapter

Server AdapterServer Adapter

Overview

HP NC382T is a high performance PCI Express (PCIe) Dual Port, copper, multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter for the discerning ProLiant customer used to optimum performance. It is the latest addition to the best selling line of HP dual port NICs, which enable customers to save valuable I/O slots. It makes use of the latest Broadcom 5709 silicon and is suitable for both standard and low profile slots. It will be a supported option on most ProLiant DL and ML servers at a highly competitive price.

Being a multifunction NIC, it supports TOE (TCP/IP Offload Engine) for Windows only and Accelerated Internet Small Computer System Interface (Accelerated iSCSI). Besides this it is also laden with features that ProLiant customers have come to expect like support for failover and load balancing, Wake on LAN, Pre-Boot Execution Environment (PXE), large send offload capability, multiple VLAN tagging, auto-negotiated 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet speeds and IPv6 packet transmit and receive support (excluding all offload capabilities).

Models

ModelsModels

HP NC382T PCI Express Dual Port Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter

Kit Contents

Kit ContentsKit Contents

HP NC382T PCI Express Dual Port Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter in an anti-static bag Full height and half height brackets, the full height is pre-installed on the card Quick install card Product warranty statement Drivers, user guide, and utilities via:

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QuickSpecs

Overview

Compatibility

CompatibilityCompatibility

Servers

ServersServers

ProLiant DL (rack-optimized)

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

HP ProLiant DL120 G6 HP ProLiant DL160 G5 HP ProLiant DL160 G5p HP ProLiant DL160 G6 HP ProLiant DL165 G5 HP ProLiant DL165 G5p HP ProLiant DL165 G6 HP ProLiant DL165 G7 HP ProLiant DL170h G6 HP ProLiant DL180 G6 HP ProLiant DL185 G5 HP ProLiant DL320 G6 HP ProLiant DL360 G6 HP ProLiant DL360 G7 HP ProLiant DL365 G5 HP ProLiant DL370 G6 HP ProLiant DL380 G6 HP ProLiant DL380 G7 HP ProLiant DL385 G5 HP ProLiant DL385 G5p HP ProLiant DL385 G6 HP ProLiant DL385 G7 HP ProLiant DL580 G5 HP ProLiant DL580 G7 HP ProLiant DL585 G5 HP ProLiant DL585 G6 HP ProLiant DL585 G7 HP ProLiant DL785 G5 HP ProLiant DL785 G6

HP NC382T PCI Express Dual Port Multifunction Gigabit

HP NC382T PCI Express Dual Port Multifunction GigabitHP NC382T PCI Express Dual Port Multifunction Gigabit

Server Adapter

Server AdapterServer Adapter

ProLiant ML (expansion-optimized)

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

HP ProLiant ML110 G6 HP ProLiant ML150 G6 HP ProLiant ML330 G6 HP ProLiant ML350 G6 HP ProLiant ML370 G6

ProLiant SL (scalable line)

ProLiant SL (scalable line)ProLiant SL (scalable line)

HP ProLiant SL160z G6 HP ProLiant SL165z G6 HP ProLiant SL165z G7 HP ProLiant SL170z G6 HP ProLiant SL2x170z G6

NOTE:

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

NOTE:NOTE:

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QuickSpecs

Standard Features

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

10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet transfer rate delivers outstanding network performance that improves response time and removes bottlenecks across the entire network.

NOTE:

Port enumeration on the NC382T is from the top down, i.e. the port near the top of the adapter

NOTE:NOTE: is port #1 and the port closest to the gold teeth is port #2

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 NC382T supports TOE when Windows TOE Chimney is installed. With TOE, network communications are improved, and server efficiency is increased.

Accelerated iSCSI allows the NC382T 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 NC382T offloads the iSCSI software to the hardware for improved performance. Accelerated iSCSI on 1GbE multifunction server adapters purchased as options ships as a standard feature, at no additional charge.

HP NC382T PCI Express Dual Port Multifunction Gigabit

HP NC382T PCI Express Dual Port Multifunction GigabitHP NC382T PCI Express Dual Port Multifunction Gigabit

Server Adapter

Server AdapterServer Adapter

Load Balancing

Load BalancingLoad Balancing

Checksum and

Checksum andChecksum and Segmentation Offloads

Segmentation Offloads

Segmentation OffloadsSegmentation Offloads and Interrupt Coalescing

and Interrupt Coalescing

and Interrupt Coalescingand Interrupt Coalescing

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)

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 NC382T adapters in a ProLiant server and aggregate their throughput up to a theoretical maximum of four Gigabits per second full-duplex transmission. The NC382T can be configured to work with other NC-series Ethernet server adapter teams supported on ProLiant servers.

The NC382T 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.

Because the NC382T 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 NC382T 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 NC382T 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.

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Standard Features

Network Management

Network ManagementNetwork Management

Auto-negotiation

Auto-negotiationAuto-negotiation

Management Support

Management SupportManagement Support

Server Integration

Server IntegrationServer Integration

Configuration Utilities

Configuration UtilitiesConfiguration Utilities

The NC382T 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 NC382T 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.

HP Systems Insight Manager can recognize the NC382T 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 NC382T for critical event logging on HP servers.

Each NC382T ships with a set of utilities that allow the user to:

Enable initial diagnostics within Windows, Linux, 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 2008 and 2003 operating systems. Support for scripted installations of teams in a Microsoft Windows environment allow for unattended OS installations.

HP NC382T PCI Express Dual Port Multifunction Gigabit

HP NC382T PCI Express Dual Port Multifunction GigabitHP NC382T PCI Express Dual Port Multifunction Gigabit

Server Adapter

Server AdapterServer Adapter

LED Indicators

LED IndicatorsLED Indicators

Warranty

WarrantyWarranty

Warranty

WarrantyWarranty

Bracket LED indicators show link integrity, network activity, and port speed for easy troubleshooting.

Additional information regarding worldwide limited warranty and technical support is available at:

http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/platforms/warranty/index.html

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