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Overview
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Overview
| HP NC325m PCI Express Quad Port Gigabit Server Adapter for c-Class BladeSystem |
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The HP NC325m features four Gigabit Ethernet ports on
a single card, saving valuable server I/O slots for other purposes. The
four ports provide the highest port density available for ProLiant BladeSystem
servers in a single adapter. The NC325m is ideal for virtualization, security,
server consolidation, network segmentation, and other ProLiant server
applications requiring maximum throughput and port density. The total
aggregate throughput of 4 Gbps meets the needs for customers desiring
high bandwidth but are not yet ready to move to 10 Gigabit Ethernet. The
x4 PCI Express NC325m is supported on ProLiant c-Class servers in all
mezzanine slots. However, if the NC325m is installed in mezzanine slot
1 of a half-height server, connectivity will be provided on only 2 of
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| HP NC325m PCI Express
Quad Port Gigabit Server Adapter |
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| At A Glance |
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| HP NC325m PCI Express Quad Port 1Gb Server Adapter |
416585-B21
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| Kit Contents |
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| Standard Features | |
| Server Support |
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Performance
| Quad-port Gigabit Ethernet Throughput |
Up to 2000 Mbps Ethernet transfer rate full duplex per port (8000 Mbps full duplex, all four ports) 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, mezzanine slot constrained blade servers, virtualization and security, applications, server consolidation, and increased network segmentation. The total aggregate throughput of 8 Gbps full duplex also meets the needs for customers desiring high bandwidth but are not yet ready to move to 10 Gigabit Ethernet. |
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| Jumbo Frames | The NC325m 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 NC325m 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 NC325m 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 NC325m 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
| Quad port |
The four ports on the NC325m are transmitted to up to four separate enclosure interconnect bays providing redundant signal paths. |
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| Redundant adapters |
With multiple quad 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 NC325m Ports/
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Supported Interconnect Modules2
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NC325m
Port 11 |
NC325m
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NC325m
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NC325m
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NC325m
Port 11 |
NC325m
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| 2 For purchase of the Interconnect Modules referenced above; please see the related options section of this QuickSpecs. | |||||||||||
| 3 If the NC325m is installed in mezzanine slot 1 (M1) of the listed half-height servers, connectivity will be provided on only two of the four ports. | |||||||||||
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Related Options
| c-Class BladeSystem Interconnect Modules | HP 1:10 Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch |
438031-B21
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| HP 1/10Gb-F Virtual Connect Ethernet Module for c-Class BladeSystem |
447047-B21
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| HP 1/10Gb Virtual Connect Ethernet Module for c-Class BladeSystem |
399593-B22
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| 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
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| HP GbE2c Layer2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem |
438030-B21
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| HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem |
410917-B21
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| Ethernet Pass-Through Module for HP BladeSystem |
406740-B21
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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 HP Authorized
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
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Technical Specifications
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General Specifications |
Network processor | Two Broadcom 5715S | |
| Data rate | Four ports, each at 2000 Mbps full duplex (theoretical maximum) | ||
| Bus type | x4 PCI Express 1.0 | ||
| Form factor |
Type I mezzanine card compatible with all ProLiant and Integrity c-Class
servers listed in the Supported Servers section of this QuickSpecs, all
mezzanine slots. Multiple cards per server. |
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| IEEE Compliance | 802.1p, 802.1Q, 802.3, 802.3ad, and 802.3x | ||
| Power and Environmental Specifications | Operating | Temperature | 50° - 95° F (10° - 35° C) |
| Humidity | 10% to 90% non-condensing | ||
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Non-operating |
Temperature | -40° to 158° F (-40° to 70° C) | |
| Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing | ||
| Power requirement | 15 Watts maximum | ||
| 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 | EN55022:1998 (CISPR 22), EN55024:1998, and IEC60950:1999 (EN60950:2000) | ||
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RoHS Compliance |
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| Safety | UL Mark (USA and Canada) | ||
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| Operating System Support |
NOTE: For more operating system support & certification information, please visit: http://h10018.www1.hp.com/wwsolutions/index.html. |
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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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