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Overview
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Overview
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HP NC373m PCI Express Dual Port Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter for c-Class BladeSystem |
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The HP NC373m combines standard Gigabit Ethernet networking, TCP/IP offload
engine (TOE) acceleration for Microsoft Windows 2003, and iSCSI boot for
Linux into a single adapter. The x4 PCI Express NC373m adapter is supported
on all HP BladeSystem ProLiant c-Class servers in all mezzanine slots.
Multiple adapters can be installed per server. |
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HP NC373m PCI Express Dual Port Multifunction Gigabit
Server Adapter
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| At A Glance |
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| HP NC373m PCI Express Dual Port Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter |
406770-B21
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| NOTE: The HP BladeSystem
TCP/IP offload engine (TOE) is supported in a Microsoft Windows 2003 environment
only. NOTE: The HP BladeSystem iSCSI boot is supported in a Linux environment only. |
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| Kit Contents |
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| Standard Features | |
| Server Support |
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Performance
| Gigabit Ethernet Throughput |
2,000 Mbps per port full duplex (4,000 Mbps full duplex, both ports) transfer rate delivers outstanding network performance that improves response time and removes bottlenecks across the entire network. |
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| Windows TCP/IP Offload Engine | TCP/IP Offload Engine (TOE) for Microsoft Windows 2003 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 NC373m supports TOE when Windows TOE Chimney is installed. With TOE, network communications are improved, and server efficiency is increased. |
| Linux iSCSI Boot | The iSCSI boot for Linux feature allows the host server (c-Class blade server) to boot from a remote operating system (OS) image located on a storage area network (SAN). Coupled with the operating system's iSCSI boot initiator software, the c-Class server uses an HP provided iSCSI firmware image (iSCSI boot option ROM) making the remote disk drive appear as a local, bootable C: drive. The server is configured to connect to and boot from the iSCSI target disk on the network and download the OS image from the iSCSI target disk. The HP iSCSI boot solution includes scripts to simplify the installation process. |
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| Jumbo Frames | The NC373m support for jumbo frames (also known as extended frames) permit an industry standard 9K byte transmission unit (MTU), which is six times the size of standard 1500 byte Ethernet frame. The NC373m 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. |
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| 802.1Q VLANs with 802.1p QoS Tagging | IEEE 802.1Q virtual local area network (VLAN) protocol allows each physical port of the NC373m 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. |
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| TCP/IP Stateless Offloading |
For overall improved system response, the NC373m supports standard TCP/IP offloading techniques including:
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| 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. |
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| 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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High Availability
| Dual port | The two ports on the NC373m are transmitted to separate enclosure interconnect bays providing redundant signal paths. |
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| Redundant adapters | With multiple dual port adapters supported per server connected to up to two redundant pairs of interconnect modules per enclosure, a very wide variety of high availability I/O configurations are possible. |
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| 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. Teaming offers IT professionals an easy, efficient, and cost-effective way to provide network fault tolerance and increased network bandwidth. For more information, see the ProLiant Network Adapter Teaming home page at http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/servers/networking/teaming.html. |
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Mezzanine Slot Compatibility
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c7000 Interconnect Bays
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c3000 Interconnect Bays
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Maximum NC373m 1GbE Ports/Server
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Supported Interconnect Modules2
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NC373m
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NC373m
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NC373m
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NC373m
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| 2 For purchase of the Interconnect Modules referenced above; please see the related options section of this QuickSpecs. | |||||||
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Service and Support, HP Care Pack, and Warranty Information
| Warranty | HP branded hardware options
qualified for BladeSystem c-Class and p-Class servers are covered by a global
limited warranty and supported by HP Services and a worldwide network of
Authorized HP Channel Partners. The HP branded hardware option diagnostic
support and repair is available for one year from date of purchase, or the
length of the server they are attached to, which ever is greater. Support
for software and initial setup is available for 90 days from date of purchase.
Additional support may be covered under the warranty or available for an
additional fee. Enhancements to warranty services are available through
HP Care Pack services or customized service agreements.
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 |
The HP Care Pack service for ProLiant BL c-Class and p-Class server blades cover the server blade and all HP branded hardware options qualified for the server, purchased at the same time or afterwards, internal to the server. HP Care Pack Services provide total care and support expertise with committed response designed to meet your IT and business needs. To fully capitalize on the capabilities of your HP BladeSystem servers, a service partner is required who thoroughly understands your server technology and systems environment. HP Services, an industry leader in the provisioning of multi vender support solutions, provides a range of support services designed to meet the varying needs of today's businesses. Whether an SMB or large global corporation, HP has a BladeSystem server support offer to help you rapidly deploy and maximize system uptime. Recommended Service - Simplify BladeSystem solution implementation, maintenance, and management.
Enhanced Service - Optimum service level to increase IT performance and availability.
Installation & Start-Up service for HP BladeSystem Infrastructure plus HP BladeSystem Enhanced Network Installation and Start-UP as per the Customer Description and/or Data Sheet. To be delivered on a scheduled basis 8am-5pm, M-F, excluding HP holidays. For a complete listing of service offerings and information visit: |
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Related Options
| c-Class BladeSystem Interconnect Modules | HP 1/10Gb Virtual Connect Ethernet Module for c-Class BladeSystem | 399593-B22 |
| HP 1/10Gb-F Virtual Connect Ethernet Module | 447047-B21 | |
| HP 1:10 Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch | 438031-B21 | |
| Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120G for HP | 451438-B21 | |
| Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120X for HP | 451439-B21 | |
| Cisco Catalyst 3020 Blade Switch | 410916-B21 | |
| HP GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem | 438030-B21 | |
| HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem | 410917-B21 | |
| Ethernet Pass-Through Module for HP BladeSystem | 406740-B21 |
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Technical Specifications
| General Specifications | Network Processor | Broadcom 5708S | |
| Data rate | Two ports, each at
2 Gbps full duplex (theoretical maximum) NOTE: The NC373m adapter transmits from the server at only 2 Gbps full duplex per port. |
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| Bus type | x4 PCI Express 1.0 | ||
| Form factor | Mezzanine card compatible with all ProLiant c-Class server mezzanine slots | ||
| IEEE Compliance | 802.1p, 802.1Q, 802.3, 802.3ad, and 802.3x | ||
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Power and Environmental Specifications |
Operating | Temperature | 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C) |
| Humidity | 10% to 90% non-condensing | ||
| Non-operating | Temperature | -40° to 158° F (-40° to 70° C) | |
| Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing | ||
| Power requirement | Maximum 15 Watts | ||
| Emissions classification | FCC Class A | ||
| 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 | ||
| European Union | CE Mark, EN55022:1998 (CISPR 22), EN55024:1998, and IEC60950:1999 (EN60950:2000) | ||
| RoHS Compliance | 5 of 6 | ||
| Safety | UL Mark (USA and Canada) | ||
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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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