HP NC364m Quad Port 1GbE BL

QuickSpecs

Overview

The HP NC364m is a HP BladeSystem c-Class network adapter providing four Gigabit Ethernet ports on a single card saving valuable server mezzanine slots for other purposes. The x4 PCI Express NC364m is supported on both Integrity and ProLiant c-Class servers in all mezzanine slots. For Integrity c-Class servers, it is the first network adapter mezzanine option available providing up to

16 Gigabit Ethernet ports per BL860c server. For ProLiant c-Class servers, the NC364m is the second quad-port adapter option for c-Class allowing ProLiant customers a choice of an adapter that uses either an Intel or Broadcom controller. With the NC364m, up to 128 Gigabit Ethernet ports per c7000 enclosure and 64 per c3000 enclosure are possible.

The four ports provide the highest port density available for BladeSystem servers in a single adapter. The NC364m is ideal for virtualization, security, server consolidation, network segmentation, and other server applications requiring maximum throughput and port density. The total aggregate throughput of 4Gbps also meets the needs for customers desiring high bandwidth but are not yet ready to move to 10 Gigabit Ethernet.

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QuickSpecs

Overview

Four Gigabit Ethernet ports

Supported on ProLiant and Integrity servers in all c-class enclosures, all server mezzanine slots; multiple cards per server.

Dual Intel 82571EB controllers

Designed with server needs in mind:

IEEE 802.1p, 802.1Q, 802.3, 802.3ad, and 802.3x

ProLiant Teaming including Network Fault Tolerance, Transmit Load Balancing, and Switch-Assisted Load Balancing

Jumbo frames

TCP/IP checksum offload (TCO) and large send offload (LSO)

Interrupt coalescence

Dual address cycles (DAC)

Wake-on-LAN (WOL)

IPv6 packet transmit and receive (excluding all offload capabilities); IPv6 aware SNMPv1 agent for Windows

HP NC364m Quad Port 1GbE BL-c Adapter

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HP NC364m Quad Port 1GbE BL-c Adapter

Quick install card

Product warranty statement

Drivers, user guide, and utilities via http://www.hp.com

447883-B21

HP ProLiant BL460c

HP ProLiant BL465c

HP ProLiant BL480c

HP ProLiant BL680c G5

HP ProLiant BL685c

HP Integrity BL860c

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Performance

Up to 2000 Mbps full duplex Ethernet transfer rate per port (8000 Mbps combined) 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; I/O slot constrained blade servers, virtualization and security, applications, server consolidation, and increased network segmentation. The total aggregate throughput of 4Gbps per direction also meets the needs for customers desiring high bandwidth but are not yet ready to move to 10 Gigabit Ethernet.

Jumbo frames (also known as extended frames) permit a 9K byte transmission unit (MTU), which is six times the size of standard 1500 byte Ethernet frame. The NC364m 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.

IEEE 802.1Q virtual local area network (VLAN) protocol allows each physical port of the NC364m 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.

For overall improved system response, the NC364m supports standard TCP/IP offloading techniques including:

TCP/IP checksum offload (TCO) moves the TCP and IP checksum offloading from the CPU to the network adapter.

Large send offload (LSO) or TCP segmentation offload (TSO) allows the TCP segmentation to be handled by the adapter rather than the CPU.

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.

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

The four ports on the NC325m are transmitted to up to four separate enclosure interconnect bays providing redundant signal paths.

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.

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 costeffective 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

NC364m

Port 1 2

NC364m

Port 2 2

NC364m

Port 3 2

NC364m

Port 4 2

NC364m

Port 1 2

NC364m

Port 2 2

NC364m

Port 3 2

NC364m

Port 4 2

M1

M2

M1

M2

M3

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3

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Not supported

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3

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4

Not supported

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2

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4

Six (6)

Twelve (12)

HP 1/10Gb

Virtual Connect

Ethernet

Module 5

HP 1/10Gb-F

Virtual Connect

Ethernet

Module 5

HP 1:10Gb

Ethernet BL-c

Switch

Cisco Catalyst

3020 Blade

Switch

HP GbE2c

Layer 2/3

Ethernet Blade

Switch

HP GbE2c

Ethernet Blade

Switch

HP 1Gb

Ethernet Pass-

Thru Module

1 An additional two (2) 1GbE ports per half height server and four (4) 1GbE ports per full height server are provided care of the embedded network adapters.

2 Port numerations can vary by operating system.

3 For purchase of the Interconnect Modules referenced above; please see the related options section of this QuickSpecs.

4 If the NC364m is installed in mezzanine slot 1 (M1) of a half-height server, connectivity will be provided on only 2 of the 4 ports.

5 Each server connected to Virtual Connect requires an Ethernet network adapter with PXE enabled. The NC364m does not currently support PXE. Therefore, on each server connected to Virtual Connect, a network adapter with PXE support must also be connected to the Virtual Connect module, such as one of the server's embedded adapters.

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Service and Support, HP Care Pack, and Warranty Information

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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To fully capitalize on the capabilities of your HP BladeSystem a server, 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.

management.

Support - 3 year 4 hour response 24x7 same business day coverage.

Deployment Service - Installation and start up for HP BladeSystem Infrastructure.

Support - 1 year HP Proactive BladeSystem Service.

Deployment Service - Enhanced Network Installation and start up for HP BladeSystem Switches.

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: http://www.hp.com/services/bladesystemservices

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Related Options

HP NC512m Dual Port 10GbE Multifunction BL-c Adapter connecting to the HP 10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch.

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maximum of 32 GB. Therefore, when an NC512m is installed in a blade server, the server is limited to a maximum of 32 GB of memory.

HP NC373m PCI Express Dual Port Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter

HP NC360m Dual Port 1GbE BL-c Adapter

HP NC326m PCI Express Dual Port 1Gb Server Adapter

HP NC325m PCI Express Quad Port 1Gb Server Adapter

HP 1:10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch for c-Class BladeSystem

HP 10Gb Ethernet Blade Switch connecting to the HP 10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch.

HP 1/10Gb-F Virtual Connect Ethernet Module

HP 1/10Gb Virtual Connect Ethernet Module for c-Class BladeSystem

Cisco Catalyst 3020 Blade Switch

HP GbE2c Layer2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem

HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem

Ethernet Pass-Through Module for HP BladeSystem

440910-B21

406770-B21

445978-B21

406771-B21

416585-B21

438031-B21

445860-B21

447047-B21

399593-B22

410916-B21

438030-B21

410917-B21

406740-B21

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Technical Specifications

General Specifications Network controller Two Intel 82571EB

Four ports, each at 2000 Mbps full duplex (theoretical maximum)

312KB total (56K receive buffer and a 22K transmit buffer per port) x4 PCI Express 1.0a

Mezzanine card compatible with all ProLiant and Integrity c-Class servers in

Type I mezzanine slots (mezzanine connectors 1, 2 and 3 of full-height servers and mezzanine connectors 1 and 2 of half-height servers) server, connectivity will be provided on only 2 of the 4 ports.

802.1p, 802.1Q, 802.3, 802.3ad, and 802.3x

50° - 95° F (10° - 35° C)

10% to 90% non-condensing

FCC Class A

-40° to 158° F (-40° to 70° C)

5% to 95% non-condensing

6.0 Watts, 3.3 volts at 1,820mA

FCC (CFR 47 part 15) and UL 60950

CSA60950

VCCI

MIC (RRL), EMC Registration

ACA, AS/NZS3548/EN55022:1998,

EN55024:1998

EN55022:1998 (CISPR 22), EN55024:1998, and IEC60950:1999 (EN60950:2000)

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UL Mark (USA and Canada)

CE Mark

EN 60590

32-bit Windows (HP ProLiant only)

Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, Advanced Server, and Datacenter Server

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard, Small Business, Web, and Enterprise Editions

64-bit Windows (HP ProLiant only)

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard and Enterprise Editions

Microsoft certified miniport and teaming drivers (HP ProLiant only)

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (HP ProLiant only)

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (HP ProLiant only)

Novell NetWare 6.5 (HP ProLiant only)

Novell Open Enterprise Server x86 (HP ProLiant only)

HP-UX 11i v2 and HP-UX 11i v3 (64-bit) (Integrity only)

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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

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The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.

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The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

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