HP Hewlett Packard Network Card NC373F User Manual

HP NC373F PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit  
Server Adapter  
User Guide  
Part Number 417728-00B  
June 2007 (Second Edition)  
 
Contents  
Contents  
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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. Because of the complexity of the individual boards and  
subassemblies, no one should attempt to make repairs at the component level or to make  
modifications to any printed wiring board. Improper repairs can create a safety hazard.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, personal injury, and damage to the  
equipment:  
Do not attempt to service any parts of the equipment other than those specified in the  
following procedure. Any other activities may require that you shut down the server and  
remove the power cord.  
Installation and maintenance of this product must be performed by individuals who are  
knowledgeable about the procedures, precautions and hazards associated with the  
product.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:  
Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety  
feature.  
Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all  
times.  
Unplug the power cord from the power supply to disconnect power to the equipment.  
CAUTION: To properly ventilate the system, you must provide at least 7.6 cm (3.0 in) of  
clearance at the front and back of the server.  
CAUTION: The server is designed to be electrically grounded (earthed). To ensure proper  
operation, plug the AC power cord into a properly grounded AC outlet only.  
NOTE: Any indications of component replacement or printed wiring board modifications may  
void any warranty.  
Where to go for additional help  
1.  
2.  
Go to the HP website (http://www.hp.com).  
Click Software & Driver Downloads from the left menu bar.  
Technician notes  
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3.  
4.  
Type the product name in the For product box and press Enter. For example, type NC370T.  
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  
For HP technical support:  
In the United States, for contact options see the Contact HP United States webpage  
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Call 1-800-HP-INVENT (1-800-474-6836). This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a  
week. For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored.  
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If you have purchased a Care Pack (service upgrade), call 1-800-633-3600. For more  
information about Care Packs, refer to the HP website (http://www.hp.com).  
In other locations, see the Contact HP worldwide (in English) webpage  
Technician notes  
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Introduction  
In this section  
Overview ................................................................................................................................................ 6  
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. The network connection is made through an  
LC fiber port. The LED indicator shows the activity and link status. See LED indicators (on page 7) for  
details.  
The NC373F is a supported option for selected HP ProLiant servers and offers support for both standard  
and low-profile slots.  
In addition to features that have shipped with other server adapters, the NC373F adapter will also  
support Receive Side Scaling, TCP/IP Offload Engine (TOE), Accelerated iSCSI, and Remote Direct  
Memory Access (RDMA) when those features become available. For details about each of these  
advanced features and for other information regarding the latest functionality, features, and operating  
system support for this server adapter, see the HP website  
Introduction  
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LED indicators  
The NC373F adapter has a single fiber LC port and LED indicator for link activity.  
LED indicator  
LNK/ACT  
Status  
Description  
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.  
Introduction  
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Installing an adapter  
In this section  
Installation overview................................................................................................................................. 8  
Installing a low profile bracket................................................................................................................... 9  
Installation overview  
This chapter describes installation precautions, how to install the adapter, and how to connect the network  
cable.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, consult the  
safety information and user documentation provided with the server before attempting the  
installation.  
Many servers are capable of providing energy levels that are considered hazardous and are  
intended to be serviced only by qualified personnel who have been trained to deal with these  
hazards. Do not remove enclosures or attempt to bypass any interlocks that may be provided  
for the purpose of removing these hazardous conditions.  
WARNING: Installation of this adapter should be performed by individuals who are both  
qualified in the servicing of computer equipment, and trained in the hazards associated with  
products capable of producing hazardous energy levels.  
This adapter is intended to be installed in Certified (UL or CSA) ITE equipment having  
instructions for adding and removing user installed components such as PCI, PCI-X, and PCI  
Express devices. Refer to the equipment instructions to verify that it is suitable for user installed  
components and that it has the power capacity to support all of the installed components.  
NOTE: Before removing the cover of your server, refer to the HP documentation for the proper  
methods for installing a PCI card and avoiding electric shock hazards.  
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. 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:  
Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products in static-safe containers.  
Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at static-free workstations.  
Installing an adapter  
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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.  
CAUTION: 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 access panel. Failure to do so may  
damage the adapter or server.  
1.  
2.  
Power down the server.  
Remove the power cord and server access panel. Then remove the cover bracket from a PCI Express  
slot.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the  
internal system components to cool before touching them.  
3.  
4.  
Firmly seat the adapter in a PCI Express slot and secure the adapter bracket.  
NOTE: For 1U type servers you may need to replace the standard profile bracket with a low  
profile bracket. See Installing a low profile bracket (on page 9).  
Replace the access panel and plug in the power cord.  
Installing a low profile bracket  
You may have to install a low profile bracket to complete the product installation. The low profile bracket  
replaces the existing standard profile bracket shipped on the product.  
To install a low profile bracket:  
Installing an adapter  
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1.  
2.  
Using a correctly sized slotted screwdriver, carefully remove the two board lock screws located at  
the top and bottom of the connector.  
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. This port  
supports multimode fiber with a maximum cable length dependent on the fiber type, mode, and cable  
size. See Specifications (on page 11) for the maximum cable length.  
To insert the LC connector into the adapter port, line up the slot on the fiber connector with the adapter  
and gently push until the retainers click into place.  
Installing an adapter 10  
 
   
Specifications  
In this section  
HP NC373F PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit  
Server Adapter specifications  
Specification  
Value  
Network Controller Chipset  
Bus Type  
Broadcom 5708  
PCI Express v1.0a  
Bus Speed  
2.5 GHz  
Data Transfer Method  
Power Requirement  
Standards Supported  
Dimensions  
PCI Express Bus Mastering  
Maximum: ~2A @ 3.3V  
IEEE802.3x, IEEE802.3ad, IEEE802.1p, IEEE802.1Q, IEEE802.3z  
6.5 x 2.5 in (16.5 x 6.5 cm) without bracket  
Fiber LC up to 1,804 ft/550m with multimode fiber (50µm/125µm)  
Automatically configured  
Connector and Distances  
Interrupts Supported  
Temperature Range  
Operating: 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F)  
Storage: -40 to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)  
Relative Humidity (non-condensing) Operating: 10% to 90%  
Storage: 5% to 95%  
Safety Compliance  
CSA Mark (US and Canada)  
CE Mark  
EN 60590  
Specifications 11  
 
     
Regulatory compliance notices  
In this section  
Regulatory compliance identification numbers ........................................................................................... 12  
European Union regulatory notice ............................................................................................................ 12  
Laser compliance ................................................................................................................................... 13  
Regulatory compliance identification numbers  
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. The regulatory model number is  
not the marketing name or model number of the product.  
European Union regulatory notice  
This product complies with the following EU Directives:  
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC  
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC  
Machinery Directive 98/37/EEC  
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to applicable harmonized European standards  
(European Norms) which are listed on the EU Declaration of Conformity issued by Hewlett-Packard for this  
product or product family.  
This compliance is indicated by the following conformity marking placed on the product:  
This marking is valid for non-Telecom products and EU harmonized Telecom products (e.g. Bluetooth).  
This marking is valid for EU non-harmonized Telecom products.  
*Notified body number (used only if applicable—refer to the product label)  
Hewlett-Packard GmbH, HQ-TRE, Herrenberger Strasse 140, 71034 Boeblingen, Germany  
Regulatory compliance notices 12  
 
       
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. 50, dated May 27, 2001; and with IEC 60825-1:1993/A2:2001.  
WARNING: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those  
specified herein or in the laser product's installation guide may result in hazardous radiation  
exposure. To reduce the risk of exposure to hazardous radiation:  
Do not try to open the module enclosure. There are no user-serviceable components inside.  
Do not operate controls, make adjustments, or perform procedures to the laser device other  
than those specified herein.  
Allow only HP Authorized Service technicians to repair the unit.  
The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration  
implemented regulations for laser products on August 2, 1976. These regulations apply to laser products  
manufactured from August 1, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States.  
Regulatory compliance notices 13  
 
     
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. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will  
help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health  
and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for  
recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop  
where you purchased the product.  
Regulatory compliance notices 14  
 
 
Electrostatic discharge  
In this section  
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. 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:  
Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products in static-safe containers.  
Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at static-free workstations.  
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.  
Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic  
discharge  
Several methods are used for grounding. Use one or more of the following methods when handling or  
installing electrostatic-sensitive parts:  
Use a wrist strap connected by a ground cord to a grounded workstation or computer chassis. Wrist  
straps are flexible straps with a minimum of 1 megohm 10 percent resistance in the ground cords.  
To provide proper ground, wear the strap snug against the skin.  
Use heel straps, toe straps, or boot straps at standing workstations. Wear the straps on both feet  
when standing on conductive floors or dissipating floor mats.  
Use conductive field service tools.  
Use a portable field service kit with a folding static-dissipating work mat.  
If you do not have any of the suggested equipment for proper grounding, have an authorized reseller  
install the part.  
For more information on static electricity or assistance with product installation, contact an authorized  
reseller.  
Electrostatic discharge 15  
 
       
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 abbreviations 16  
 
 
Index  
B
C
cables, networking 10  
E
electrostatic discharge 8, 15  
F
features 6  
G
I
installation overview 8  
N
R
regulatory compliance notices 12  
S
specifications 11  
Index 17  
 
 

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