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Overview
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HP NC7170 PCI-X Dual Port 1000T Gigabit Server Adapter |
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The HP NC7170 PCI-X Dual Port 1000T Gigabit Server Adapter
is a networking solution for HP ProLiant servers using twisted-pair cabling.
The NC7170 NIC is available with two different brackets with two different
model numbers:
Both versions run over Category 5 (or better) wiring and are the first HP server adapters to combine dual port 10/100/1000 speeds with PCI-X bus technology for twisted-pair environments. Along with all the advanced features that HP ProLiant customers have come to expect, the NC7170 includes support for Wake-on-LAN (WOL), Dual Address Cycles (DAC), and Pre-Boot Execution environment (PXE). |
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| HP NC7170 PCI-X Dual Port 1000T Gigabit Server
Adapter NOTE: Please see the "Server Support" section for supported HP ProLiant server details. |
313881-B21
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| NOTE: The NC7170 supports 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet speeds as well as a PCI-X 64-bit/133MHz Interface, and it is backwards compatible with existing PCI bus architectures. Additionally, the NC7170 ships with support for PCI Hot Plug, Jumbo Frames, Network Fault Tolerance, Load Balancing, and various offload capabilities that improve performance. | |
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Kit Contents |
NC7170 PCI-X Dual Port 1000T Gigabit Server Adapter |
| CD containing Drivers, User Guide, and Installation and Diagnostic Utilities | |
| Quick Install Card | |
| Product Quality Statement | |
| Product Warranty Statement | |
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| Standard Features | |
| Server Support |
ProLiant DL (rack-optimized):
ProLiant ML (expansion-optimized):
NOTE: This is a list of supported servers. Some may be discontinued. Please check server QuickSpecs for additional compatibility information. |
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Performance
| Gigabit Throughput Combined with Legacy Ethernet Support | A 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet transfer rate delivers outstanding network performance that improves response time and removes bottlenecks. Because the NC7170 supports both 10Mbps Ethernet and 100Mbps Fast Ethernet in addition to Gigabit Ethernet, users are guaranteed end-to-end protocol support across their enterprise. |
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| PCI-X Interface | HP was an early champion of PCI-X bus technology and has played a key role in the development and industry adoption of the PCI-X specification. The NC7170 features a PCI-X 64-bit/133MHz Interface, which yields faster transmissions with lower CPU utilization than earlier PCI-based, gigabit fiber solutions. |
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| Checksum Offloading | The NC7170 allows TCP Checksum Offloading. This feature reduces the load on the CPU for overall improved system response. |
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| Load Balancing | Transmit Load Balancing (TLB) and Switch-assisted Load Balancing (SLB) are two advanced features that customers can use to build a bigger pipe for improved networking bandwidth. These port bonding techniques enable users to install up to eight NC7170 adapters in a HP ProLiant server and aggregate their throughput up to a theoretical maximum of 16Gigabits per second full-duplex transmissions. |
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| Jumbo Frames | Jumbo Frames (also known as Extended Frames) offer a 9K byte Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU), which is six times the size of traditional Ethernet frames. Like all HP ProLiant server adapters, the NC7170 supports jumbo frames as a way to achieve higher throughput and better CPU utilization when deployed in a network infrastructure that supports them. Jumbo frames are particularly useful for database transfers and tape backups. |
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| Scalability and Reliability | |
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PCI-X Support for Traditional PCI slots |
PCI-X technology ensures hardware investment protection by retaining backward compatibility with the standard PCI bus architecture at the device and driver level. When the NC7170 is used in a traditional 64/100, 64/66, 64/33, or 32/33 PCI IO slot, its performance is limited to the maximum of the conventional bus architecture. |
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Dual Ports |
Two Gigabit ports allow users to save slots in situations where their servers are slot-constrained. HP has long been an advocate of dual port adapters for servers; the NC7170 is the latest in our legacy of best-of-breed dual port devices for HP ProLiant servers. |
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Network Fault Tolerance (NFT) |
Network Fault Tolerance, sometimes called "failover" or "NIC Redundancy," allows for the installation of multiple NC7170 server adapters so that the active device can be backed up by a redundant adapter to improve availability. HP's 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. |
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PCI Hot Plug |
The NC7170 ships with PCI Hot Plug support, which enables it to be replaced or added to a PCI Hot Plug compatible server without powering down the system. This feature provides increased system availability and serviceability in business-critical computing environments. |
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Distance capabilities |
The NC7170 supports cable runs up to 100 meters (328 feet). |
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| Network Management | |
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Auto-negotiation |
The NC7170 automatically senses and configures itself to 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 at the other end of the cable. |
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Wake-on-LAN |
The NC7170 provides Wake-on-LAN (WOL) support through the PCI bus. A system that supports Wake on LAN can remain available to a systems administrator during its normal downtime. Once the machine is awakened, the systems administrator can remotely control, audit, debug, or manage the machine. |
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Management Support |
Like all HP ProLiant server adapters, the NC7170 ships with drivers and agents that can be managed from all versions of Insight Manager. Additionally, it supports any management application that supports SNMP. |
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Server Integration |
The SmartStart configuration utility includes setup support for the NC7170 so that the adapter can be configured as part of the SmartStart configuration process. Insight Manager can recognize the NC7170 individually or in a port-bonded team, and it can collect and report SNMP statistics on the adapter events. Integrated Management Log (IML) support is provided by the NC7170 for critical event logging on HP ProLiant servers. |
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Configuration Utilities |
Each NC7170 ships with a set of utilities that allow the user to:
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LED Indicators |
Bracket LED indicators show link integrity, network activity, and speed on each port for easy troubleshooting. |
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Warranty |
Maximum: The remaining warranty of
the HP product in which it is installed (to a maximum three-year, limited
warranty). Minimum: One year limited warranty. See Internet address http://www.hp.com for overall information on HP. |
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Service and Support, HP Care Pack, and Warranty Information
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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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| 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:
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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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Related Options
| Gigabit Server Adapters | HP NC110T PCI
Express Gigabit Server Adapter NOTE: Does not support Windows 2000. |
434905-B21 |
| HP NC112T PCIe Gigabit Server Adapter | 503746-B21 | |
| HP NC360T PCI Express Dual Port Gigabit Server Adapter |
412648-B21 | |
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NC364T PCI Express Quad Port Gigabit Server Adapter NOTE: Does not support Windows 2000. |
435508-B21 | |
| HP NC373F PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter |
394793-B21 | |
| HP NC373T PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter |
394791-B21 | |
| HP
NC380T PCI Express Dual Port Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter NOTE: Supported on a Full Length-Full Height slot only. |
394795-B21 | |
| HP NC382T PCI Express Dual Port Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter | 458492-B21 | |
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| 10 Gigabit Server Adapters | HP NC522SFP Dual Port 10GbE Server Adapter NOTE: A minimum of two Gigabytes (2 GB) of server memory is required per each NC522SFP adapter. NOTE: Direct Attach Cable (DAC) for copper environments or fiber transceivers and cables for fiber-optic environments must be purchased separately. |
468332-B21
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| HP NC524SFP Dual Port 10GbE Server Adapter
NOTE: A minimum of two Gigabytes (2 GB) of server memory is required per each NC524SFP module. NOTE: Direct Attach Cable (DAC) for copper environments or fiber transceivers and cables for fiber-optic environments must be purchased separately. |
489892-B21 |
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Technical Specifications
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| General Specifications | Communications Processor | Intel 82546EB | |
| On-board memory | 128 KB | ||
| Data rate | 10/100/1000 Mbps, Half- and full-duplex | ||
| Data path | 64-bit/133MHz, compatible with 64/100, 64/66, 64/33 and 32/33 | ||
| Interrupt levels | INTA and B | ||
| Bus architecture | PCI bus-mastering, compatible with existing PCI bus architecture | ||
| Cable Connector | Two RJ-45 | ||
| Bus Connector | Universal, keyed for 3.3 and 5 volt slots | ||
| Distance and Wiring |
Up to 328 feet/100 m with Category 5 (or better) twisted-pair cabling | ||
| Standard Dimensions (L x W) |
6.6 x 2.5 in (16.5 x 6.4 cm) (L x W), 4.8 in (12.2 cm) width including bracket | ||
| Half-Length, Low-Profile Dimensions
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6.6 x 2.5 in (16.5 x 6.4 cm) (L x W), 3.1 in (7.9 cm) width including bracket | ||
| Power and Environmental Specifications | Operating | Temperature | 32° to 131° F (0° to 55° C ) |
| Humidity | 10% to 95% non-condensing | ||
| Non-operating | Temperature | -40° to 85° F (-40° to 185° C) | |
| Humidity | -5% to 95% | ||
| Power requirement | 1600 mA @ 5V maximum; 1550 mA @ 5V typical | ||
| Emissions Standards | FCC Class B, VCCI
Class B, BSMI Class A, CISPR 22 Class B, EN 55022 Class B, EN55024-1, ICES-003 Class B, MIC Class B, ACA Class B |
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| Safety Compliant | UL, Canada UL, EN60950 | ||
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| Environment-friendly Products and Approach | End-of-life Management 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. |
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