HP NC550SFP Dual Port 10GbE Server Adapter User Guide Part Number 599736-001 February 2010 (First Edition)
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Contents Technician notes ........................................................................................................................... 4 Warnings, cautions, and notes ...................................................................................................................... 4 Downloading files ........................................................................................................................................ 5 HP contact information .............................
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.
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 NC550SFP. 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).
Introduction Overview The HP NC550SFP Dual Port 10GbE Server Adapter is a dual port PCI Express (PCIe) 10 Gigabit ProLiant Ethernet adapter. The network connection is made through two 10Gbps Ethernet SFP+ ports. In addition to standard HP network server adapter features, the NC550SFP 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.
LED indicator Status Description Act. Off Indicates no network activity on the link. Flashing (Green) Indicates network activity on the link. The adapter is sending or receiving network data at up to 10Gbps. Off No link to the adapter is established. The adapter is not receiving power or the cable connection is faulty. On (Yellow) Link to the adapter is established. The adapter is receiving power and the cable connection is good.
Installing an adapter Installation overview This section 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.
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 damage the adapter or server. 1. Power down the server. 2. Remove the power cord and server access panel.
1. Using a correctly sized Phillips head screwdriver, carefully remove the two board lock screws located above and below the SFP+ connectors. 2. Remove the standard profile bracket and place the low profile bracket over the connectors. Be careful not to damage the connectors or bend the low profile bracket. 3. Reinstall the two Phillips screws. Connecting the network cable The NC550SFP has two SFP+ ports.
Specifications Cable specifications SFP+ module type Cable Connector Type Wavelengt h (nm), type of cable Core Size (microns, µm) Cable grade Minimum modal bandwidth (MHz-km) Maximum Cable Length (meters) 10GBASESR LC 850, MultiMode Fiber (MMF) 62.5 (“FDDI”) 160 26 62.
Compliance Standard Other PCIe v2.0 RoHS 6 of 6 IPv4, IPv6 CE Microsoft WHQL (Windows Hardware Quality Labs) Server Design Guide version 3.0 (SDG 3.
Regulatory compliance notices 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 official EU CE declaration of conformity for this device can be found on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/certificates). Canadian notice This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Electrostatic discharge 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.
Acronyms and abbreviations CSA Canadian Standards Association DMA direct memory access IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers iSCSI Internet Small Computer System Interface PCI Express Peripheral Component Interconnect Express SFP small form-factor pluggable Acronyms and abbreviations 16
Index A T adapter LEDs 6 adapters 6 technical notes 4 B bracket, low profile 9 C V ventilation 4 W warnings 4 cables, networking 10 compliance 11, 12, 13 contact information 5 D disposal, waste 14 downloading files 5 E electrostatic discharge 8, 15 environmental specifications 12 G grounding methods 15 L LC connector 10 LEDs 6 low profile bracket 9 P PCI (peripheral component interface) 8 power specifications 12 R regulatory compliance notices 13, 14 S specifications 11, 12 standards 13 Index
