HP NC7170 PCI-X Dual Port 1000T Gigabit Server

QuickSpecs Adapter
Overview

The HP NC7170 PCI-X Dual Port 1000T Gigabit Server Adapter is a networking solution for HP ProLiant servers using twisted-pair
cabling. The NC7170 NIC is available with two different brackets with two different model numbers:

A standard, full size bracket

A half-length, low-profile bracket that fits into HP ProLiant half slots

Both versions run over Category 5 (or better) wiring and are the first HP server adapters to combine dual port 10/100/1000 speeds
with PCI-X bus technology for twisted-pair environments. Along with all the advanced features that HP ProLiant customers have come
to expect, the NC7170 includes support for Wake-on-LAN (WOL), Dual Address Cycles (DAC), and Pre-Boot Execution environment
(PXE).

Models
HP NC7170 PCI-X Dual Port 1000T Gigabit Server Adapter 313881-B21
NOTE: Please see the "Server Support" section for supported HP ProLiant server details.
NOTE: The NC7170 supports 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet speeds as well as a PCI-X 64-bit/133MHz Interface,
and it is backwards compatible with existing PCI bus architectures. Additionally, the NC7170 ships with support
for PCI Hot Plug, Jumbo Frames, Network Fault Tolerance, Load Balancing, and various offload capabilities that
improve performance.

Kit Contents NC7170 PCI-X Dual Port 1000T Gigabit Server Adapter
CD containing Drivers, User Guide, and Installation and Diagnostic Utilities
Quick Install Card
Product Quality Statement
Product Warranty Statement

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Standard Features
Server Support ProLiant DL (rack-optimized):

HP ProLiant DL140 G2
HP ProLiant DL140 G3
HP ProLiant DL145
HP ProLiant DL145 G2
HP ProLiant DL320 G3
HP ProLiant DL320 G4
HP ProLiant DL360 G4
HP ProLiant DL360 G4p
HP ProLiant DL360 G5
HP ProLiant DL365
HP ProLiant DL380 G4
HP ProLiant DL380 G4 Packaged Cluster with MSA1000
HP ProLiant DL380 G4 Packaged Cluster with MSA500 G2
HP ProLiant DL380 G5
HP ProLiant DL385
HP ProLiant DL385 Packaged Cluster with MSA500 G2
HP ProLiant DL385 G2
HP ProLiant DL580 G2
HP ProLiant DL580 G3
HP ProLiant DL580 G4
HP ProLiant DL585
HP ProLiant DL585 G2
HP ProLiant DL740
HP ProLiant DL760 G2

ProLiant ML (expansion-optimized):

HP ProLiant ML310 G2
HP ProLiant ML330 G3
HP ProLiant ML350 G4
HP ProLiant ML350 G4p
HP ProLiant ML350 G5
HP ProLiant ML370 G4
HP ProLiant ML370 G5
HP ProLiant ML570 G2
HP ProLiant ML570 G3
HP ProLiant ML570 G4

NOTE: This is a list of supported servers. Some may be discontinued. Please check server QuickSpecs for
additional compatibility information.

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Performance

Gigabit Throughput A 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet transfer rate delivers outstanding network performance that improves
Combined with Legacy response time and removes bottlenecks. Because the NC7170 supports both 10Mbps Ethernet and
Ethernet Support 100Mbps Fast Ethernet in addition to Gigabit Ethernet, users are guaranteed end-to-end protocol
support across their enterprise.

PCI-X Interface HP was an early champion of PCI-X bus technology and has played a key role in the development and
industry adoption of the PCI-X specification. The NC7170 features a PCI-X 64-bit/133MHz Interface,
which yields faster transmissions with lower CPU utilization than earlier PCI-based, gigabit fiber solutions.

Checksum Offloading The NC7170 allows TCP Checksum Offloading. This feature reduces the load on the CPU for overall
improved system response.

Load Balancing Transmit Load Balancing (TLB) and Switch-assisted Load Balancing (SLB) are two advanced features that
customers can use to build a bigger pipe for improved networking bandwidth. These port bonding
techniques enable users to install up to eight NC7170 adapters in a HP ProLiant server and aggregate
their throughput up to a theoretical maximum of 16Gigabits per second full-duplex transmissions.

Jumbo Frames Jumbo Frames (also known as Extended Frames) offer a 9K byte Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU),
which is six times the size of traditional Ethernet frames. Like all HP ProLiant server adapters, the NC7170
supports jumbo frames as a way to achieve higher throughput and better CPU utilization when deployed
in a network infrastructure that supports them. Jumbo frames are particularly useful for database transfers
and tape backups.

Scalability and Reliability

PCI-X Support for PCI-X technology ensures hardware investment protection by retaining backward compatibility with the
Traditional PCI slots standard PCI bus architecture at the device and driver level. When the NC7170 is used in a traditional
64/100, 64/66, 64/33, or 32/33 PCI IO slot, its performance is limited to the maximum of the
conventional bus architecture.

Dual Ports Two Gigabit ports allow users to save slots in situations where their servers are slot-constrained. HP has
long been an advocate of dual port adapters for servers; the NC7170 is the latest in our legacy of best-
of-breed dual port devices for HP ProLiant servers.

Network Fault Tolerance Network Fault Tolerance, sometimes called "failover" or "NIC Redundancy," allows for the installation of
(NFT) multiple NC7170 server adapters so that the active device can be backed up by a redundant adapter to
improve availability. HP's teaming utility also allows users to specify that when a failed adapter is fixed
and replaced, the original adapter resumes its function as the primary network connection.

PCI Hot Plug The NC7170 ships with PCI Hot Plug support, which enables it to be replaced or added to a PCI Hot
Plug compatible server without powering down the system. This feature provides increased system
availability and serviceability in business-critical computing environments.

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Performance
Distance capabilities The NC7170 supports cable runs up to 100 meters (328 feet).

Network Management
Auto-negotiation The NC7170 automatically senses and configures itself to the speed of the device to which it is attached.
It also automatically configures for half or full duplex, depending on the duplex mode of the switch, hub,
or router at the other end of the cable.

Wake-on-LAN The NC7170 provides Wake-on-LAN (WOL) support through the PCI bus. A system that supports Wake
on LAN can remain available to a systems administrator during its normal downtime. Once the machine
is awakened, the systems administrator can remotely control, audit, debug, or manage the machine.

Management Support Like all HP ProLiant server adapters, the NC7170 ships with drivers and agents that can be managed
from all versions of Insight Manager. Additionally, it supports any management application that supports
SNMP.

Server Integration The SmartStart configuration utility includes setup support for the NC7170 so that the adapter can be
configured as part of the SmartStart configuration process. Insight Manager can recognize the NC7170
individually or in a port-bonded team, and it can collect and report SNMP statistics on the adapter
events. Integrated Management Log (IML) support is provided by the NC7170 for critical event logging
on HP ProLiant servers.

Configuration Utilities Each NC7170 ships with a set of utilities that allow the user to:

Enable initial diagnostics within Windows, Linux, Netware, and DOS operating systems.
Configure network adapter teaming in a Windows environment. The Windows adapter teaming
configuration utility includes a patented teaming GUI for Microsoft Windows 2000 and 2003
operating systems. Support for scripted installations of teams in a Microsoft Windows environment
allow for unattended OS installations.

LED Indicators Bracket LED indicators show link integrity, network activity, and speed on each port for easy
troubleshooting.

Warranty Maximum:
Maximum The remaining warranty of the HP product in which it is installed (to a maximum three-year,
limited warranty).
Minimum:
Minimum One year limited warranty.
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Service and Support, HP Care Pack, and Warranty Information

Warranty Additional information regarding worldwide limited warranty and technical support is available at:
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/platforms/warranty/index.html

Support Services Care Pack services provide a range of life cycle support options that let you choose the service levels that
meet your business requirements, from basic to mission-critical.

A full range of HP Care Pack hardware and software services are available including:

Installation and start up

Education courses
Extended onsite hardware coverage hours from same business day 13 ours, 5 day to 24 hours, 7
days call window with options including 4-hour response or 6-hour Call-To-Repair.
Comprehensive range of software technical support for Microsoft, Linux, ProLiant Essentials, and
VMWare-based IT solutions helping to deliver high level of application availability. Response times
ranging from 30 minutes for critical problems to 2 hours.
System Management, Performance Services and Mission Critical Support Solution

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resellers or visit our worldwide Web site on the internet at: http://www.hp.com/hps/carepack
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Related Options

Gigabit Server Adapters HP NC110T PCI Express Gigabit Server Adapter 434905-B21
NOTE: Does not support Windows 2000.
HP NC112T PCIe Gigabit Server Adapter 503746-B21
HP NC360T PCI Express Dual Port Gigabit Server Adapter 412648-B21
HP NC364T PCI Express Quad Port Gigabit Server Adapter 435508-B21
NOTE: Does not support Windows 2000.
HP NC373F PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter 394793-B21
HP NC373T PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter 394791-B21
HP NC380T PCI Express Dual Port Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter 394795-B21
NOTE: Supported on a Full Length-Full Height slot only.
HP NC382T PCI Express Dual Port Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter 458492-B21

10 Gigabit Server HP NC522SFP Dual Port 10GbE Server Adapter 468332-B21

Adapters NOTE: A minimum of two Gigabytes (2 GB) of server memory is required per each
NC522SFP adapter.
NOTE: Direct Attach Cable (DAC) for copper environments or fiber transceivers and
cables for fiber-optic environments must be purchased separately.
HP NC524SFP Dual Port 10GbE Server Adapter 489892-B21
NOTE: A minimum of two Gigabytes (2 GB) of server memory is required per each
NC524SFP module.
NOTE: Direct Attach Cable (DAC) for copper environments or fiber transceivers and
cables for fiber-optic environments must be purchased separately.

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Technical Specifications

Compliance 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x, 802.3ab, Dynamic 802.3ad, 802.1p, 802.1Q

PCI-X 1.0
PCI 2.2
ACPI v1.1
General Specifications Communications Intel 82546EB
Processor
On-board memory 128 KB
Data rate 10/100/1000 Mbps, Half- and full-duplex
Data path 64-bit/133MHz, compatible with 64/100, 64/66, 64/33 and 32/33
Interrupt levels INTA and B
Bus architecture PCI bus-mastering, compatible with existing PCI bus architecture
Cable Connector Two RJ-45
Bus Connector Universal, keyed for 3.3 and 5 volt slots
Distance and Up to 328 feet/100 m with Category 5 (or better) twisted-pair cabling
Wiring
Standard Dimensions 6.6 x 2.5 in (16.5 x 6.4 cm) (L x W), 4.8 in (12.2 cm) width including
(L x W) bracket
Half-Length, Low-Profile 6.6 x 2.5 in (16.5 x 6.4 cm) (L x W), 3.1 in (7.9 cm) width including bracket
Dimensions
(L x W)
Power and Environmental Operating Temperature 32 to 131 F (0 to 55 C )
Specifications Humidity 10% to 95% non-condensing
Non-operating Temperature -40 to 85 F (-40 to 185 C)
Humidity -5% to 95%
Power requirement 1600 mA @ 5V maximum; 1550 mA @ 5V typical
Emissions Standards FCC Class B, VCCI Class B, BSMI Class A, CISPR 22 Class B,
EN 55022 Class B, EN55024-1, ICES-003 Class B, MIC Class B, ACA
Class B
Safety Compliant UL, Canada UL, EN60950
Operating System Support Microsoft Windows Server 2003, x64 Edition, and Windows 2000
Novell NetWare 6.x Server
SCO UnixWare 7.1.3
SCO UnixWare 7.1.4
SCO OpenServer 5.0.7
SCO OpenServer 6.0.0
Solaris 9
Solaris 10
MS-DOS Client for unattended installation

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