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HP NC6170 dual port PCI-X 1000SX gigabit server adapter - retired

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Overview

The HP NC6170 features two Gigabit ports on a single adapter, allowing customers to save valuable I/O slots for other purposes. Each port supports a PCI-X 64-bit/133MHz interface, and the HP NC6170 is also compatible with traditional PCI slots. The 1000Mbps speed and increased data path, combined with the 128KB of onboard memory, make the HP NC6170 ideal for ProLiant servers requiring the maximum in bandwidth with maximum port density in fiber-optic environments.


Ideal environment

Large customers whose enterprise installations are suffering network bottlenecks
Typical Use
  • Server-to-server backbone connections at 1000Mpbs
  • Server to high-performance workstations
Large and mid-size installations that want to upgrade their network to Gigabit
Typical Use
  • Server-to-server and/or server-to-switch connections at 1000Mpbs
ProLiant server customers who want to save slots
Typical Use
  • Any ProLiant server that is slot-constrained

Model comparison

NC6170 » NC6770
Controller Intel 82546EB Broadcom 5701
Ports Two One
Transfer Rate 1000 1000
Data Path PCI-X 64-bit/133MHz PCI-X 64-bit/133MHz
Onboard Memory 128KB 96KB
Connectors Dual LC SC
Cabling Category 5 or better Category 5 or better
Power 1000 mA @ 5V max 1250 mA @ 5V max
IEEE Support 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x, 802.3ab, Dynamic 802.3ad, 802.1p, 802.1Q 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x, 802.3ab, Dynamic 802.3ad, 802.1p, 802.1Q
PXE Support Yes Yes
Large Send Offload Yes Yes
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