HP NC7170 Dual Port PCI-X 1000T Gigabit Server Adapter User Guide June 2007 (Second Edition) Part Number 331899-00B
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Contents About This Guide Technician Notes...........................................................................................................................................v Where to Go for Additional Help.................................................................................................................vi Telephone Numbers ...............................................................................................................................
Contents Appendix C Specifications NC7170 Gigabit Server Adapter Specifications ....................................................................................... C-1 UTP Cable Specifications ......................................................................................................................... C-2 Using UTP Category 5 Cable in Gigabit over Copper Installations................................................... C-2 RJ-45 Pinouts and Crossover Function.................................
About This Guide This guide can be used for reference when installing HP NC7170 Dual Port PCI-X 1000T Gigabit Server Adapters. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from electric shock and hazardous energy levels, only authorized service technicians should attempt to repair this equipment. Improper repairs can create conditions that are hazardous. Technician Notes WARNING: Only authorized technicians trained by HP should attempt to repair this equipment.
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1 Introduction Overview The HP NC7170 Dual Port PCI-X 1000T Gigabit Server Adapter is a high-performance, stand-alone Ethernet adapter with a single, integrated, dual port controller chip that delivers up to 1000 Mb/s Ethernet over twisted-pair (copper) cabling. For best performance, install the adapter in a 64-bit/133 MHz, PCI-X slot. The NC7170 Gigabit Server Adapter is a supported option for selected HP ProLiant servers.
Introduction Figure 1-1: NC7170 Gigabit Server Adapter LED Indicators The NC7170 Gigabit Server Adapter LED indicators operate as described in the following table. Table 1-1: LED Operations for the NC7170 Adapter LED Status Description ACT/LINK On Link to the adapter is established. The adapter is receiving power and the cable connection is good. Off No link to the adapter is established. The adapter is not receiving power or the cable connection is faulty.
Introduction UTP Category 5 Cable The NC7170 Gigabit Server Adapter can use existing Category 5 (or better) cable to deliver Gigabit Ethernet over copper, according to the IEEE 802.3ab specifications. For new installations, Category 5e cable is recommended. For troubleshooting and other information about cabling, refer to “UTP Cable Specifications” in Appendix C.
2 Installing the Adapter Overview This chapter describes installation precautions, how to install the adapter, and how to attach the fiber network cable. WARNING: To avoid the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, consult the safety information and user documentation provided with your equipment before attempting installation of the adapter. Many servers are capable of producing energy levels that are considered hazardous.
Installing the Adapter Installing the Adapter in a Server Refer to the HP ProLiant server documentation for additional information on how to safely install a PCI card in the server. Figure 2-1: Installing the adapter in a server WARNING: 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 cover. Failure to do so may damage the adapter or server. 1. Remove the power cord and server cover.
A Regulatory Compliance Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Regulatory Compliance Notices For questions regarding your product, contact: Hewlett-Packard Company P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 530113 Houston, Texas 77269-2000 or call 1-800-652-6672. (For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored.) For questions regarding this FCC declaration, contact: Hewlett-Packard Company P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 510101 Houston, Texas 77269-2000 or call (281) 514-3333.
Regulatory Compliance Notices BSMI Notice Japanese Notice Korean Notice HP NC7170 Dual Port PCI-X 1000T Gigabit Server Adapter A-3
B Electrostatic Discharge Overview To prevent damage to 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, observe the following precautions: • Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products in static-safe containers.
C Specifications NC7170 Gigabit Server Adapter Specifications Table C-1: NC7170 Gigabit Server Adapter Specifications Specification Description Network Controller Chipset Intel® 82546EB Dual MAC/PHY Bus Type PCI-X/PCI Bus Width 32- or 64-bit Bus Speed (MHz) 33/66/100/133 MHz Data Transfer Method Bus Master DMA On-board Memory 128 KB Power Requirement 1600 mA @ 5V max Data Transmission Rate 10 Full/10 Half, 100 Full/100 Half, 1000 Full Standards Supported IEEE 802.3ab, 802.3u, 802.
Specifications Table C-1: NC7170 Gigabit Server Adapter Specifications continued Specification Description Relative Humidity Operating; 10% to 90% Storage: 5% to 95% Agency Approvals • FCC Class B • EN 55022 Class B • VCCI Class B • EN55024-1 • BSMI Class A • UL • CISPR Class B • Canada UL • EN60950 • ICES-003 Class B • MIC Class B UTP Cable Specifications To connect to the network, the NC7170 Server Adapter uses the following cable for 1000Base-T transmission.
Specifications 10/100 Straight-Through Pinouts If the crossover function is implemented internally, the port is labeled MDI-X (Medium Dependent Interface-Crossover). When an MDI-X port is connected to an MDI port, the twisted pair media should be wired straight-through using the physical pinouts indicated in Table C-2.
Specifications 10/100 Crossover Pinouts When the crossover function is not provided within the hub or switch, you must implement the crossover through the twisted-pair media using the physical pinouts indicated in Table C-3.
Specifications Gigabit over Copper Internal Straight-Through Pinouts Unlike connections in which the crossover function is implemented internally at the hub or switch, the NC7170 Server Adapter provides its own automatic crossover function. This means you can wire twisted-pair media straight-through for adapter-to-hub, adapter-toswitch, or adapter-to-adapter connections using the pinouts shown in Table C-4.
Specifications Gigabit over Copper External Crossover Pinouts When a crossover function is not provided by the adapter, hub or switch, you must implement it through the twisted-pair media using the physical pinouts shown in Table C-5.
