Introduction. HP NC380T

Introduction

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Overview ................................................................................................................................................ 6

LED indicators.......................................................................................................................................... 7

UTP CAT5 cable ...................................................................................................................................... 8

Overview

The HP NC380T PCI Express Dual Port Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter is a high-performance, dual port, Ethernet adapter that delivers up to 1000 Mb/s Ethernet over twisted-pair (copper) cabling. The

NC380T adapter has a fully integrated controller capable of auto-negotiating a link at 10, 100, or 1000

Mb/s. The network connection is made through an RJ-45 connector. LED indicators show the speed and

activity of the link once it has been established. See LED indicators (on page 7 ) for details.

The NC380T is a supported option for selected HP ProLiant servers. In addition to features that have shipped with other server adapters, the NC380T adapter will also support Receive Side Scaling, TCP/IP

Offload Engine (TOE), 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

( http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/networking/index-nic.html

).

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LED indicators

The NC380T adapter has two auto-negotiating 10/100/1000 RJ-45 ports. LED indicators show link/activity and port speed.

LED indicator Status Description

LNK/ACT Off No link to the adapter is established. The adapter is not receiving power or the cable connection is faulty.

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 10/100/1000 Mb/s as indicated by the 10/100/1000 (speed) LED. The adapter is receiving power and the cable connection is good.

SPD Off

(Dark)

The adapter is sending or receiving network data at 10 Mb/s.

Green

Yellow

The adapter is sending or receiving network data at 100 Mb/s.

The adapter is sending or receiving network data at 1000 Mb/s.

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UTP CAT5 cable

The NC380T adapter can use existing UTP CAT5 (or better) cable to deliver Gigabit Ethernet over copper, according to the IEEE 802.3ab specifications. For new installations, CAT5e (enhanced CAT5) cable is recommended. For troubleshooting and other information about cabling, see UTP Cable

Specifications (on page 11 ).

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