HP NC364T User manual

The HP NC364T PCI Express Quad-Port Gigabit Server Adapter features four 10/100/1000T Gigabit Ethernet ports on a single card,
saving valuable server I/O slots for other purposes. The four ports provide the highest density available for ProLiant servers in a single
adapter. The NC364T is ideal for virtualization, security, server consolidation, network segmentation, and other applications requiring
maximum throughput and port density. The total aggregate throughput of 4Gb meets the needs for customers desiring high
bandwidth but are not yet ready to move to 10 Gigabit Ethernet. The NC364T is a low-profile card with both full height and half height
brackets included in the kit. The x4 PCI Express interface is compatible with x4, x8, and x16 PCI Express slots.
Tested and proven to meet demanding HP standards, the NC364T provides full driver support on a wide variety of ProLiant servers.
The adapter ships with teaming drivers for all major operating systems, teaming utilities, multiple VLAN tagging capability,
configuration utilities, and support for the optional HP Insight software Intelligent Network Pack that proactively adapts to changes in
the network infrastructure.
Models
HP NC364T PCI-E Quad Port Gigabit Server Adapter
NOTE: Does not support Windows 2000.
NOTE: There is a maximum of five NC364T PCI Express Quad Port Gigabit Server Adapter NICs allowed in selected
servers.
435508-B21
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Kit Contents HP NC364T PCI Express Quad Port Gigabit Server Adapter
Full height and half height brackets; the full height bracket is pre-installed on the card
Quick install card inclusive of instructions on changing to the half height bracket (if needed)
Product warranty statement
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Compatibility
Servers ProLiant DL (rack-optimized) :
HP ProLiant DL120 G5
HP ProLiant DL120 G6
HP ProLiant DL140 G3
HP ProLiant DL145 G3
HP ProLiant DL160 G5
HP ProLiant DL160 G5p
HP ProLiant DL160 G6
HP ProLiant DL165 G5
HP ProLiant DL165 G5p
HP ProLiant DL165 G6
HP ProLiant DL165 G7
HP ProLiant DL180
HP ProLiant DL180 G5
HP ProLiant DL180 G6
HP ProLiant DL185 G5
HP ProLiant DL320 G5
HP ProLiant DL320 G5p
HP ProLiant DL320 G6
HP ProLiant DL320s
HP ProLiant DL360 G5
HP ProLiant DL360 G6
HP ProLiant DL360 G7
HP ProLiant DL365
HP ProLiant DL365 G5
HP ProLiant DL370 G6
HP ProLiant DL380 G5
HP ProLiant DL380 G6
HP ProLiant DL380 G7
HP ProLiant DL385 G2
HP ProLiant DL385 G5
HP ProLiant DL385 G5p
HP ProLiant DL385 G6
HP ProLiant DL385 G7
HP ProLiant DL580 G4
HP ProLiant DL580 G5
HP ProLiant DL580 G7
HP ProLiant DL585 G2
HP ProLiant DL585 G5
HP ProLiant DL585 G6
HP ProLiant DL585 G7
HP ProLiant DL785 G5
HP ProLiant DL785 G6
ProLiant ML (expansion-optimized) :
HP ProLiant ML150 G3
HP ProLiant ML150 G5
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HP ProLiant ML150 G6
HP ProLiant ML310 G4
HP ProLiant ML310 G5
HP ProLiant ML310 G5p
HP ProLiant ML330 G6
HP ProLiant ML350 G5
HP ProLiant ML350 G6
HP ProLiant ML370 G5
HP ProLiant ML370 G6
HP ProLiant ML570 G4
ProLiant SL (scalable line) :
HP ProLiant SL160s G6
HP ProLiant SL160z G6
HP ProLiant SL165s G7
HP ProLiant SL165z G6
HP ProLiant SL165z G7
HP ProLiant SL170z G6
HP ProLiant SL2x170z G6
HP ProLiant SL390s G7
NOTE: Some servers may be discontinued.
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Performance
Quad-port Gigabit
Ethernet Throughput
With a theoretical throughput of 10 Gbps each direction, the x4 PCI Express bus is more than capable of
supporting the NC364T's four gigabit ports. Up to 1000 Mbps Ethernet transfer rate per port (4000 Mbps
combined) delivers outstanding network performance designed to improve response time and remove
bottlenecks across the entire network. Four ports on a single adapter are ideal for high density, I/O slot
constrained servers, virtualization and security, applications, server consolidation, and increased network
segmentation. The total aggregate throughput of 4Gbps also meets the needs for customers desiring high
bandwidth but are not yet ready to move to 10 Gigabit Ethernet.
NOTE: Port enumeration on the NC364T is from the top down, i.e. the port near the top of the adapter is
port #1 and the port closest to the gold teeth is port #4
Jumbo Frames Jumbo frames (also known as extended frames) permit a 9K byte transmission unit (MTU), which is six
times the size of standard 1500 byte Ethernet frame. The NC364T supports jumbo frames as a way to
achieve higher throughput and better CPU utilization. Jumbo frames are particularly useful for database
transfers and tape backups.
802.1Q VLANs with 802.1p
QoS Tagging
IEEE 802.1Q virtual local area network (VLAN) protocol allows each physical port of the NC364T to be
separated into multiple virtual NICs for added network segmentation and enhanced security and
performance. VLANs increase security by isolating traffic between users. Limiting the broadcast traffic to
within the same VLAN domain also improves performance. IEEE quality of service (QoS) 802.1p tagging
allows the adapter to mark or tag frames with a priority level across a QoS-aware network for improved
traffic flow.
TCP/IP Stateless
Offloading
For overall improved system response, the NC364T supports standard TCP/IP offloading techniques
including:
TCP/IP checksum offload (TCO) moves the TCP and IP checksum offloading from the CPU to the
network adapter.
Large send offload (LSO) or TCP segmentation offload (TSO) allows the TCP segmentation to be
handled by the adapter rather than the CPU.
Interrupt Coalescence Interrupt coalescing (interrupt moderation) groups multiple packets, thereby reducing the number of
interrupts sent to the host. This process optimizes host efficiency, leaving the CPU available for other
duties.
Dual Address Cycles Dual address cycles (DAC) provide the ability to address memory above 4 GB and improve system
performance by preventing the server operating system from performing a buffer copy from below 4 GB
to above 4 GB.
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Versatility
10/100/1000T Twisted
Pair Networks
In addition to Gigabit Ethernet, the NC364T adapter supports both 10Mbps and 100Mbps providing
compatibility with Ethernet and Fast Ethernet twisted pair networks.
Full and Half Height
Brackets
The NC364T is a low-profile card supporting both full height and half height PCI Express slots. A full height
bracket is pre-installed on the card with the half height bracket in the box. The quick install card includes
instructions on how to change brackets if needed.
x4/x8/x16 PCI Express
Compatibility
The x4 PCI Express interface on the NC364T is compatible with x4, x8, and x16 PCI slots. If installed in a x8
or x16 slot, the adapter will operate at the x4 speed.
High Availability
Network Adapter
Teaming
ProLiant Network Adapter Teaming provides fault tolerance and load balancing across a team of two or
more network adapters. The team of adapters works together as a single virtual adapter. Support for
several different types of teaming is included.
The teaming options offer IT professionals an easy, efficient, and cost-effective way to provide network
fault tolerance and increased network bandwidth. For more information, refer to the ProLiant Network
Adapter Teaming Whitepaper available at:
http://bizsupport.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01415139/c01415139.pdf
Network Management
Auto-negotiation The NC364T automatically senses the speed of the device to which it is attached. It also automatically
configures for half or full duplex, depending on the duplex mode of the switch, hub, or router connected to
the adapter.
Management Support Like all HP server adapters, the NC364T ships with drivers and agents that can be managed from HP
Systems Insight Manager, as well as using any other management application that supports SNMP. HP
Systems Insight Manager can recognize the NC364T individually or in teams, and can collect and report
SNMP statistics on the adapter events.
Server Integration The NC364T is a completely integrated, tested, and qualified solution that is optimized for HP servers. HP
validates a wide variety of major operating systems drivers with the full suite of web-based enterprise
management utilities and ProLiant Essentials (including SmartStart and HP Systems Insight Manager) that
simplify network management. Integrated Management Log (IML) support is provided by the NC364T for
critical event logging on HP servers.
This approach provides a more robust and reliable networking solution than offerings from other venders
and provides users with a single point of contact for both their servers and their network adapters.
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Configuration Utilities Each NC364T ships with a suite of operating system-tailored configuration utilities that allow the user to
enable initial diagnostics and configure adapter teaming. This includes a patented teaming GUI for
Microsoft Windows operating systems. Additionally, support for scripted installations of teams in a
Microsoft Windows environment allow for unattended OS installations.
LED Indicators Per port bracket LED indicators show link integrity, network activity, and network speed for easy
troubleshooting.
WOL The NC364T provides Wake-on-LAN (WOL) support on Port 1 allowing an administrator to remotely power
on a WOL-capable server. When the server powers down, the NC364T maintains power through an
alternate source and continuously monitors the network for a special wake-up packet. When the adapter
receives the special packet created for its MAC address, the NC364T instructs the server to power on.
PXE Support for pre-boot execution environment (PXE) enables automatic deployment of computing resources
remotely from anywhere. It allows a new or existing server to boot over the network and download
software, including the operating system, from a management/ deployment server at another location on
the network. Additionally, PXE enables decentralized software distribution and remote troubleshooting
and repairs.
Warranty
Warranty Additional information regarding worldwide limited warranty and technical support is available at:
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/platforms/warranty/index.html
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Service and Support HP Care Pack Services: Packaged server and storage services for increased uptime, productivity and
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Recommended HP Care Pack Services for optimal satisfaction with your HP product
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HP Care Packs provide support for all HP-branded hardware options qualified for inclusion in your server
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