HP NC522SFP User Manual
HP NC522SFP Dual Port 10 GbE Server Adapter User Guide
Part Number 537709-001
March 2009 (First Edition)
© Copyright 2009 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.
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
Warnings, cautions, and notes.................................................................................................................... 4
Downloading files .....................................................................................................................................5
HP contact information............................................................................................................................... 5
Introduction.................................................................................................................................. 6
Overview ................................................................................................................................................. 6
LED indicators........................................................................................................................................... 6
Installing an adapter ..................................................................................................................... 9
Installation overview .................................................................................................................................. 9
Preventing electrostatic discharge................................................................................................................ 9
Installing an adapter in a server ................................................................................................................ 10
Installing a low profile bracket .................................................................................................................. 10
Connecting the network cable................................................................................................................... 11
Specifications............................................................................................................................. 12
Cable specifications ................................................................................................................................12
General specifications .............................................................................................................................12
Compliance............................................................................................................................................ 12
Power and environmental specifications ..................................................................................................... 13
Regulatory compliance notices ..................................................................................................... 14
Regulatory compliance identification numbers............................................................................................. 14
Federal Communications Commission notice............................................................................................... 14
European Union regulatory notice .............................................................................................................14
Canadian notice ..................................................................................................................................... 15
Korean class A notice .............................................................................................................................. 15
Japanese class A 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
Warnings, cautions, and 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.
This symbol indicates the presence of a hot surface or hot component. If this surface is
contacted, the potential for injury exists.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, allow the surface to
CAUTION: To properly ventilate the system, you must provide at least 7.6 cm (3.0 in) of
cool before touching.
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.
Technician notes 4
NOTE: Any indications of component replacement or printed wiring board modifications may
void any warranty.
Downloading files
1. Go to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/#Support).
2. Select Download drivers and software (and firmware).
3. Type the adapter name in the For product box and then click Go. For example, type NC522SFP.
4. 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
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Technician notes 5
Introduction
Overview
The HP NC522SFP Dual Port 10 GbE Server Adapter is a dual port PCI Express (PCIe) 10 Gigabit
ProLiant Ethernet adapter. The network connection is made through two 10GBASE-SFP+ modules.
In addition to standard HP network server adapter features, the NC522SFP is capable of supporting
teaming for load balancing and failover, TCP checksum and segmentation (LSO) offload capability, VLAN
tagging, jumbo frames, IPv6, and other features. The NC522SFP can be installed in either standard or
LED indicators
low profile slots.
The NC522SFP adapter has two ports with LED indicators for Link and Act. (activity) for each port.
Standard-height and low-profile brackets are shown below with the fiber LC port and LED indicators.
The NC522SFP 10 Gigabit Server Adapter LED indicators operate as described in the following table.
LED indicator Status Description
Act. Off Indicates no network activity on the link.
Link Off No link to the adapter is established. The
Flashing
(Green)
Indicates network activity on the link. The
adapter is sending or receiving network
data at up to 10Gbps.
adapter is not receiving power or the
cable connection is faulty.
Introduction 6
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