HP NC373F User instructions

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The HP NC373F is a high performance PCI Express multifunction network adapter that supports standard or low profile slots in
ProLiant servers running over a fiber-optic network environment. The NC373F is a four lane (x4) serial device with 92KB of onboard
memory. In addition to delivering Gigabit Ethernet networking, the NC373F supports TOE (TCP/IP Offload Engine) for Windows
only and iSCSI (Internet Small Computer System Interface) over a single network connection making it a multifunction Ethernet server
adapter.
The NC373F ships with all the advanced server features that ProLiant customers have come to expect, such as support for failover
and load balancing, Pre-Boot Execution Environment (PXE), jumbo frames, large send offload, and multiple VLAN tagging.
Models
ModelsModels
Models
HP NC373F PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter 394793-B21
Kit Contents
Kit ContentsKit Contents
Kit Contents NC373F PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter
in an anti-static bag
Low profile bracket
CD containing drivers, user guide, installation and diagnostic utilities
Quick install card
Product warranty statement
QuickSpecs
HP NC373F PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit Server
HP NC373F PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit ServerHP NC373F PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit Server
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Overview
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NOTE: For a brief, printer friendly data sheet that describes this product and informs you of the essential capabilities and
specifications, please visit: http://h71028.www7.hp.com/ERC/downloads/5983-0738EN.pdf .
Standard Features
Standard FeaturesStandard Features
Standard Features
Server Support
Server SupportServer Support
Server Support ProLiant DL (rack-optimized)
ProLiant DL (rack-optimized)ProLiant DL (rack-optimized)
ProLiant DL (rack-optimized) :
HP ProLiant DL120 G5
HP ProLiant DL140 G3
HP ProLiant DL145 G2
HP ProLiant DL145 G3
HP ProLiant DL160 G5
HP ProLiant DL165 G5
HP ProLiant DL180
HP ProLiant DL180 G5
HP ProLiant DL185 G5
HP ProLiant DL320 G3
HP ProLiant DL320 G4
HP ProLiant DL320 G5
HP ProLiant Dl320 G5p
HP ProLiant DL320s
HP ProLiant DL360 G4p
HP ProLiant DL360 G5
HP ProLiant DL365
HP ProLiant DL365 G5
HP ProLiant DL380 G4
HP ProLiant DL380 G5
HP ProLiant DL385 G2
HP ProLiant DL385 G5
HP ProLiant DL385 G5p
HP ProLiant DL580 G4
HP ProLiant DL580 G5
HP ProLiant DL585 G2
HP ProLiant DL585 G5
HP ProLiant DL785 G5
ProLiant ML (expansion-optimized)
ProLiant ML (expansion-optimized)ProLiant ML (expansion-optimized)
ProLiant ML (expansion-optimized) :
HP ProLiant ML150 G5
HP ProLiant ML310 G4
HP ProLiant ML310 G5
HP ProLiant ML350 G4p
HP ProLiant ML350 G5
HP ProLiant ML370 G5
HP ProLiant ML570 G3
HP ProLiant ML570 G4
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NOTE: This is a list of supported servers. Some may be discontinued.
QuickSpecs
HP NC373F PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit Server
HP NC373F PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit ServerHP NC373F PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit Server
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Overview
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Performance
PerformancePerformance
Performance
Gigabit Ethernet
Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet
Throughput
ThroughputThroughput
Throughput
Up to 1000Mbps Ethernet transfer rate delivers outstanding network performance that improves response
time and removes bottlenecks across the entire network.
TCP/IP Offloading
TCP/IP OffloadingTCP/IP Offloading
TCP/IP Offloading TCP/IP Offload Engine (TOE) for Windows moves the processing of data in the TCP protocol stack from
the server CPU to the network card, freeing CPU cycles for other duties. The NC373F supports TOE
when Windows TOE Chimney is installed. With TOE, network communications are improved, and server
efficiency is increased.
Accelerated iSCSI
Accelerated iSCSIAccelerated iSCSI
Accelerated iSCSI Accelerated iSCSI allows the NC373F to multi-function as both as a network adapter and as a storage
host bus adapter, thereby providing access to storage platforms and to servers over a single connection.
Additionally, the NC373F offloads the iSCSI software to the hardware for improved performance.
Load Balancing
Load BalancingLoad Balancing
Load Balancing Transmit Load Balancing (TLB) and Switch-Assisted Load Balancing (SLB) are two advanced features used
to build a bigger pipe for improved networking bandwidth. These port bonding techniques enable users
to use up to eight adapter ports in a ProLiant server and aggregate their throughput up to a theoretical
maximum of 16 Gigabits per second full-duplex transmission. The NC373F can be configured with other
NC-series Ethernet server adapter teams supported on ProLiant servers.
Checksum and
Checksum andChecksum and
Checksum and
Segmentation
SegmentationSegmentation
Segmentation
Offloads, and Interrupt
Offloads, and InterruptOffloads, and Interrupt
Offloads, and Interrupt
Coalescing
CoalescingCoalescing
Coalescing
When running as a standard Gigabit adapter, the NC373F features TCP Checksum Offloads as well as
TCP Segmentation Offloads and Interrupt Coalescence. These features reduce the load on the CPU for
overall improved system response. Interrupt Coalescence is a feature that groups multiple packets and
issues a single interrupt to the host. This process improves host efficiency.
Scalability and Reliability
Scalability and ReliabilityScalability and Reliability
Scalability and Reliability
Network Fault Tolerance
Network Fault ToleranceNetwork Fault Tolerance
Network Fault Tolerance
(NFT)
Network Fault Tolerance, sometimes called "failover" or "NIC redundancy," allows for the installation of
multiple NC373F server adapters or other network adapters so that the active device can be backed up
by a redundant adapter to improve availability. The HP teaming utility also allows users to specify that
when a failed adapter is fixed and replaced, the original adapter resumes its function as the primary
network connection.
Management Support
Management SupportManagement Support
Management Support Like all HP server adapters, the NC373F ships with drivers and agents that can be managed from all
versions of HP Systems Insight Manager, as well as using any management application that supports
SNMP.
Server Integration
Server IntegrationServer Integration
Server Integration HP Systems Insight Manager can recognize the NC373F individually or in port-bonded teams, and can
collect and report SNMP statistics on the adapter events. Additionally, Integrated Management Log (IML)
support is provided by the NC373F for critical event logging on HP servers.
QuickSpecs
HP NC373F PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit Server
HP NC373F PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit ServerHP NC373F PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit Server
HP NC373F PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit Server
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Performance
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Configuration Utilities
Configuration UtilitiesConfiguration Utilities
Configuration Utilities Each NC373F ships with a set of utilities that allow the user to:
Enable initial diagnostics within Windows, Linux, and DOS operating systems.
Configure network adapter teaming in a Windows environment. The Windows adapter teaming
configuration utility includes a patented teaming GUI for Microsoft Windows 2000 and 2003
operating systems. Support for scripted installations of teams in a Microsoft Windows environment
allow for unattended OS installations.
LED Indicator
LED IndicatorLED Indicator
LED Indicator A single bracket LED indicator shows link integrity and network activity for easy troubleshooting.
QuickSpecs
HP NC373F PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit Server
HP NC373F PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit ServerHP NC373F PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit Server
HP NC373F PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit Server
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Adapter
Performance
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Warranty
WarrantyWarranty
Warranty Additional information regarding worldwide limited warranty and technical support is available at:
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/platforms/warranty/index.html
Support Services
Support ServicesSupport Services
Support Services Care Pack services provide a range of life cycle support options that let you choose the service levels that
meet your business requirements, from basic to mission-critical.
A full range of HP Care Pack hardware and software services are available including:
Installation and start up
Education courses
Extended onsite hardware coverage hours from same business day 13 ours, 5 day to 24 hours, 7
days call window with options including 4-hour response or 6-hour Call-To-Repair.
Comprehensive range of software technical support for Microsoft, Linux, ProLiant Essentials, and
VMWare-based IT solutions helping to deliver high level of application availability. Response times
ranging from 30 minutes for critical problems to 2 hours.
System Management, Performance Services and Mission Critical Support Solution
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NOTE: For more information on HP Care Pack services, contact any of our worldwide sales offices or
resellers or visit our worldwide Web site on the internet at: http://www.hp.com/hps/carepack
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NOTE: For more complete information on HP Services offerings, customers and resellers, please visit us
at: http://www.hp.com/hps
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NOTE: Additional information regarding worldwide limited warranty and technical support is available
at: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/platforms/warranty/index.html
QuickSpecs
HP NC373F PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit Server
HP NC373F PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit ServerHP NC373F PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit Server
HP NC373F PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit Server
Adapter
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Service and Support, HP Care Pack, and Warranty Information
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Additional Gigabit Server
Additional Gigabit ServerAdditional Gigabit Server
Additional Gigabit Server
Adapters
AdaptersAdapters
Adapters
HP NC110T PCI Express Gigabit Server Adapter
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NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE: Does not support Windows 2000.
434905-B21
HP NC360T PCI Express Dual Port Gigabit Server Adapter 412648-B21
HP NC364T PCI Express Quad Port Gigabit Server Adapter
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NOTE: Does not support Windows 2000.
435508-B21
HP NC373T PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter 394791-B21
HP NC380T PCI Express Dual Port Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter
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NOTE: Supported on a full length-full height slot only.
394795-B21
HP NC382T PCI Express Dual Port Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter 458492-B21
HP NC7170 PCI-X Dual Port 1000T Gigabit Server Adapter 313881-B21
10 Gigabit Server Adapter
10 Gigabit Server Adapter10 Gigabit Server Adapter
10 Gigabit Server Adapter HP NC510C PCIe 10 Gigabit Server Adapter
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NOTE: A minimum of 1 gigabyte (1 GB) of server memory is required per each
NC510C adapter.
414129-B21
HP NC510F PCIe 10 Gigabit Server Adapter
NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE: A minimum of 1 gigabyte (1 GB) of server memory is required per each
NC510F adapter.
414126-B21
QuickSpecs
HP NC373F PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit Server
HP NC373F PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit ServerHP NC373F PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit Server
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Related Options
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Compliance
ComplianceCompliance
Compliance IEEE 802.3z, 802.3x, Dynamic 802.3ad, 802.3p, 802.1Q
PCI Express ver 1.0a
General Specifications
General SpecificationsGeneral Specifications
General Specifications Communications
CommunicationsCommunications
Communications
Processor
ProcessorProcessor
Processor
Broadcom 5708
On-board memory
On-board memoryOn-board memory
On-board memory 92KB
Data rate
Data rateData rate
Data rate 1000 Mbps, Half- and full-duplex
Data path
Data pathData path
Data path Four lane (x4) PCI Express compatible with x1, x4, x8, and x16 PCI Express
slots
Interrupt levels
Interrupt levelsInterrupt levels
Interrupt levels INTA
Connector
ConnectorConnector
Connector LC low profile
Distance and cabling
Distance and cablingDistance and cabling
Distance and cabling Up to 1,804 ft/550 m with multimode fiber (50µm/125µm)
Up to 722 ft/220 m with multimode fiber (62.5µm/125µm)
Dimensions
DimensionsDimensions
Dimensions (LxW) 6.6 x 2.5 in (16.8x 6.4 cm) without bracket
Power and Environmental
Power and EnvironmentalPower and Environmental
Power and Environmental
Specifications
SpecificationsSpecifications
Specifications
Operating
OperatingOperating
Operating Temperature 32° to 131° F (0° to 55° C)
Humidity 10% to 90% non-condensing
Non-operating
Non-operatingNon-operating
Non-operating Temperature -40° to 185° F (-40° to 85° C)
Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing
Power requirement
Power requirementPower requirement
Power requirement Operating Voltage: 3.3V +/- 5%
Maximum: 2A @ 3.3V(DC)
Emissions Classifications
Emissions ClassificationsEmissions Classifications
Emissions Classifications FCC Class B
Agency Approvals
Agency ApprovalsAgency Approvals
Agency Approvals USA FCC (CFR 47 part 15) and UL 60950
Canada ICES-003 and CSA60950
Japan VCCI
Korea MIC (RRL), EMC Registration
Australia ACA, AS/NZS3548/EN55022:1998,
EN55024:1998
EU EN55022:1998 (CISPR 22), EN55024:1998,
and IEC60950:1999 (EN60950:2000)
Operating system support
Operating system supportOperating system support
Operating system support Standard Gigabit Ethernet
Standard Gigabit EthernetStandard Gigabit Ethernet
Standard Gigabit Ethernet Microsoft® Windows 2000 Server
Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard, and Enterprise
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 edition,, Standard and Enterprise
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft certified miniport and teaming drivers
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
SCO OpenServer 6.0.0
SCO UnixWare 7.1.3
SCO UnixWare 7.1.4
Solaris 10
NDIS 2 for DOS unattended operating system install (43K or less in
size)
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NOTE: For more Linux OS support & certification information, please visit
our the ProLiant & BladeSystem Server Linux matrix:
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/linux/hpLinuxcert.html
QuickSpecs
HP NC373F PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit Server
HP NC373F PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit ServerHP NC373F PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit Server
HP NC373F PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit Server
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Technical Specifications
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TCP/IP Offload
TCP/IP OffloadTCP/IP Offload
TCP/IP Offload Microsoft® Windows Server 2003, Standard and Enterprise
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 edition, Standard and Enterprise
Microsoft certified miniport and teaming drivers
Accelerated iSCSI
Accelerated iSCSIAccelerated iSCSI
Accelerated iSCSI Microsoft® Windows 2000 Server
Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard, and Enterprise
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 edition,, Standard and Enterprise
Microsoft certified miniport and teaming drivers
Environment-friendly
Environment-friendlyEnvironment-friendly
Environment-friendly
Products and Approach
Products and ApproachProducts and Approach
Products and Approach
End-of-life Management
End-of-life ManagementEnd-of-life Management
End-of-life Management
and Recycling
and Recyclingand Recycling
and Recycling
Hewlett-Packard offers end-of-life HP product return, trade-in, and recycling
programs in many geographic areas. For trade-in information, please go to
http://www.hp.com/go/green . To recycle your product, please go to:
http://www.hp.com/go/green or contact your nearest HP sales office.
Products returned to HP will be recycled, recovered or disposed of in a
responsible manner.
The EU WEEE directive (2002/95/EC) requires manufacturers to provide
treatment information for each product type for use by treatment facilities.
This information (product disassembly instructions) is posted on the Hewlett
Packard web site at: http://www.hp.com/go/green . These instructions may
be used by recyclers and other WEEE treatment facilities as well as HP OEM
customers who integrate and re-sell HP equipment.
© Copyright 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
Windows is a US registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and
services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial
errors or omissions contained herein.
QuickSpecs
HP NC373F PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit Server
HP NC373F PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit ServerHP NC373F PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit Server
HP NC373F PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit Server
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Adapter
Technical Specifications
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