HP NC370F PCI-X Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter User Guide June 2007 (Third Edition) Part Number 389196-00C
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Contents About this guide Technician notes............................................................................................................................................v Where to go for additional help....................................................................................................................vi Telephone numbers................................................................................................................................
About this guide Use this guide for reference when installing the HP NC370F PCI-X Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter. 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.
About This Guide Where to go for additional help HP updates networking software frequently to include new functionality and features. Complete the following steps to get the latest drivers, firmware, and documentation. 1. Go to the HP website (http://www.hp.com). 2. Click Support and Troubleshooting Information 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.
1 Introduction Overview The HP NC370F PCI-X Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter is a high-performance, standalone Ethernet adapter with a controller chip that delivers 1000 Mb/s Ethernet over fiber cabling. For best performance, install the adapter in a 64-bit/133MHz, PCI-X slot. The adapter provides failover capabilities with other Gigabit and 10/100 adapters installed in the workstation or server. The HP NC370F PCI-X Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter supports current standards for IEEE 802.
Introduction LED indicator The adapter has a single fiber LC port and LED indicator for activity/link. Figure 1-1: NC370F PCI-X Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter The HP NC370F PCI-X Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter LED indicator operates as described in the following table. Table 1-1: LED operation for the HP NC370F PCI-X Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter 1-2 LED Status Description LNK/ACT Off No link to the adapter is established.
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 the 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. 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. Then remove the expansion slot cover from a PCI/PCI-X slot.
A Regulatory compliance notices Regulatory model number 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.
Regulatory compliance notice Korean notice Class B equipment BSMI notice Laser compliance This product may be provided with an optical storage device (that is, CD or DVD drive) and/or fiber optic transceiver. Each of these devices contains a laser that is classified as a Class 1 Laser Product in accordance with US FDA regulations and the IEC 60825-1. The product does not emit hazardous laser radiation.
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 HP NC370F PCI-X Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter specifications Table C-1: NC370F PCI-X Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter specifications Specification Description Network Controller Chipset Broadcom 5706 Bus Type PCI-X or PCI Bus Width 32 or 64 bits Bus Speed (MHz) 33, 66, 100, or 133 MHz Data Transfer Method Bus Master DMA Power Requirement Operating Voltage: +3.3 V +/- 5% Power Consumption: 4 Watts Maximum: 1.2 A @ 3.
