HP NC364T PCI Express Quad Port Gigabit Server Adapter User Guide Part Number 445893-00B June 2007 (First Edition)
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Contents Technician notes ........................................................................................................................... 4 Where to go for additional help.................................................................................................................. 5 HP contact information ..................................................................................................................... 5 Introduction ......................................................
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.
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).
Introduction In this section Overview ................................................................................................................................................ 6 UTP CAT5 cable ...................................................................................................................................... 6 LED indicators ..........................................................................................................................................
The NC360T Gigabit Server Adapter LED indicators operate as described in the following table. LED indicator Status Description ACT/LINK On This mono-color green LED indicates that the link to the adapter is established. The adapter is receiving power and the cable connection is working. Off No link to the adapter is established. The adapter is not receiving power or the cable connection is faulty.
Installing an adapter In this section Installation overview ................................................................................................................................. 8 Preventing electrostatic discharge............................................................................................................... 8 Installing a low profile bracket ...................................................................................................................
• 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 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.
Connecting the network cable 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. For more information, see UTP cable specifications (on page 12).
Specifications In this section HP NC364T PCI Express Quad Port Gigabit Server Adapter specifications ................................................... 11 UTP cable specifications.......................................................................................................................... 12 HP NC364T PCI Express Quad Port Gigabit Server Adapter specifications Specification Value Network Controller Chipsets Two intel® 82571GB Dual MAC/PHY Bus Type x4 PCI Express v1.
UTP cable specifications The NC364T 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. Maximum distances for Gigabit over copper cable are 100 meters (328 feet).
Regulatory compliance notices In this section Regulatory compliance identification numbers ........................................................................................... 13 Federal Communications Commission notice ............................................................................................. 13 Class B equipment..................................................................................................................................
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.
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.
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.
Electrostatic discharge In this section Preventing electrostatic discharge............................................................................................................. 17 Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge ................................................................................ 17 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.
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 LED light-emitting diode MDI medium dependent interface MDI-X medium dependent interface-crossover NIC network interface controller PCI Express Peripheral Component Interconnect Express PXE Preboot Execution Environment RoHS Restriction of Hazardous Substances Acronyms and abbrev
UTP unshielded twisted pair VDC voltage direct-current WOL Wake-on LAN Acronyms and abbreviations 19
Index C cable configuration 11 cable connectors 11 cables, networking 9 E electrostatic discharge 7, 16 F features 5 G grounding methods 16 I installation overview 7 installing adapters 8 N NIC LEDs 5 R regulatory compliance notices 12 S specifications 10 U UTP CAT5 cable 11 Index 20
