HP NC373F PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter User Guide Part Number 417728-00B June 2007 (Second Edition)
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Contents Technician notes ........................................................................................................................... 4 Where to go for additional help.................................................................................................................. 4 HP contact information ..................................................................................................................... 5 Introduction ......................................................
Technician notes In this section Where to go for additional help ................................................................................................................ 4 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.
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). • In other locations, see the Contact HP worldwide (in English) webpage (http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact.html).
Introduction In this section Overview ................................................................................................................................................ 6 LED indicators .......................................................................................................................................... 7 Overview The HP NC373F PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter is a high-performance Ethernet adapter that delivers 1000 Mb/s Ethernet over fiber cabling.
LED indicators The NC373F adapter has a single fiber LC port and LED indicator for link activity. LED indicator Status Description LNK/ACT Off No link to the adapter is established. The adapter is not receiving power or the cable connection is faulty. No link to the adapter is established. On Link to the adapter is established. The adapter is receiving power and the cable connection is good. Flashing The adapter is sending or receiving network data at 1000 Mb/s.
Installing an adapter In this section Installation overview ................................................................................................................................. 8 Preventing electrostatic discharge............................................................................................................... 8 Installing an adapter in a server.................................................................................................................
• 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 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.
1. Using a correctly sized slotted screwdriver, carefully remove the two board lock screws located at the top and bottom of the connector. 2. Remove the standard profile bracket and place the low profile bracket over the connector. Be careful not to damage the connector or bind the low profile bracket to the connector. Connecting the network cable The HP NC373F PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter uses an LC fiber port.
Specifications In this section HP NC373F PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter specifications ............................................... 11 HP NC373F PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter specifications Specification Value Network Controller Chipset Broadcom 5708 Bus Type PCI Express v1.0a Bus Speed 2.5 GHz Data Transfer Method PCI Express Bus Mastering Power Requirement Maximum: ~2A @ 3.3V Standards Supported IEEE802.3x, IEEE802.3ad, IEEE802.1p, IEEE802.
Regulatory compliance notices In this section Regulatory compliance identification numbers ........................................................................................... 12 European Union regulatory notice ............................................................................................................ 12 Korean class B notice.............................................................................................................................. 13 BSMI notice .................
Korean class B notice 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. Each laser product complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No.
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............................................................................................................. 15 Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge ................................................................................ 15 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 iSCSI Internet Small Computer System Interface MDI-X medium dependent interface-crossover PCI Express Peripheral Component Interconnect Express RDMA Remote Direct Memory Access RSS Receive-Side Scaling TOE TCP/IP Offload Engine UTP unshielded twisted pair Acronyms and abbreviatio
Index B bracket, low profile 9 C cables, networking 10 cautions 4 E electrostatic discharge 8, 15 F features 6 G grounding methods 15 I installation overview 8 installing adapters 9 N NIC LEDs 7 R regulatory compliance notices 12 S specifications 11 Index 17
