Page 3 - Contents
Contents About This Guide Technician Notes ...........................................................................................................................................v Where to Go for Additional Help .......................................................................................
Page 5 - About This Guide; Technician Notes
About This Guide Use this guide for reference when installing the HP ProLiant NC320T PCI Express Gigabit Server Adapter. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from electric shock and hazardous energy levels, only authorized service technicians should attempt to repair this equipment. Improp...
Page 6 - Where to Go for Additional Help; Telephone Numbers
About This Guide vi HP NC320T PCI Express Gigabit Server Adapter User Guide Where to Go for Additional Help HP updates networking software frequently to include new functionality and features. Complete the following steps to get the latest drivers, firmware, and documentation. 1. Go to the HP websit...
Page 7 - Introduction; Adapter Overview
HP NC320T PCI Express Gigabit Server Adapter User Guide 1-1 1 Introduction Adapter Overview The HP NC320T PCI Express Gigabit Server Adapter is a one lane, single port, Ethernet adapter that delivers up to 1000 Mb/s Ethernet over twisted-pair (copper) Category 5 or better cabling. The NC320T PCI Exp...
Page 9 - Unshielded Twisted Pair Category 5 Cable
Introduction HP NC320T PCI Express Gigabit Server Adapter User Guide 1-3 Unshielded Twisted Pair Category 5 Cable The NC320T PCI Express Gigabit Server Adapter can use existing Category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) (or better) cable to deliver Gigabit Ethernet over copper, according to the IEEE 8...
Page 10 - Installing the Adapter; Overview
2 Installing the Adapter Overview This chapter describes installation precautions and explains how to install the adapter. It also describes how to connect the network cable. WARNING: To avoid the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, consult the safety information and user documentati...
Page 11 - Installing the Adapter in a Server; Connecting the Network Cable
Installing the Adapter 2-2 HP NC320T PCI Express Gigabit Server Adapter User Guide Installing the Adapter in a Server Refer to the HP ProLiant server documentation for additional information on how to safely install a PCI Express card in the server. Figure 2-1: Installing the adapter in a server CAU...
Page 12 - Regulatory Compliance Notices; Federal Communications Commissions Notice; Modifications
A Regulatory Compliance Notices Federal Communications Commissions Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in ...
Page 13 - Canadian Notice
Regulatory Compliance Notices For questions regarding your product, contact: Hewlett-Packard Company P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 530113 Houston, Texas 77269-2000 Or, call 1-800- 652-6672 For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored. For questions regarding this FCC declarat...
Page 14 - European Union Notice; Japanese Notice
Regulatory Compliance Notices HP NC320T PCI Express Gigabit Server Adapter User Guide A-3 European Union Notice Products bearing the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with the...
Page 15 - Electrostatic Discharge
B Electrostatic Discharge Overview To prevent damage to the system, be aware of the precautions you need to follow when setting up the system or handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices. This type of...
Page 16 - Specifications; NC320T PCI Express Gigabit Server Adapter Specifications
C Specifications NC320T PCI Express Gigabit Server Adapter Specifications Table C-1: NC320T PCI Express Gigabit Server Adapter Specifications Specification Description Network Controller Chipset Broadcom® 5721KFB Bus Type PCI Express Bus Width One lane Clock Speed 100 MHz Data Transfer Method Bus Ma...
Page 17 - UTP Cable Specifications; Using UTP Category 5 Cable in Gigabit over Copper Installations; RJ-45 Pinouts and Crossover Function
Specifications UTP Cable Specifications For 1000BASE-T transmission, the cable must be: • • • Category 5 UTP or better 22-26 AWG, 100 Ω @ 1MHz EIA/TIA 568a or EIA/TIA 568b Using UTP Category 5 Cable in Gigabit over Copper Installations For Gigabit over copper installations, Category 5 UTP or better ...
Page 20 - Gigabit over Copper Internal Straight-Through Pinouts
Specifications Gigabit over Copper Internal Straight-Through Pinouts Unlike connections in which the crossover function is implemented internally at the hub or switch, the NC320T PCI Express Gigabit Server Adapter provides its own automatic crossover function. This means you can wire twisted-pair me...
Page 21 - Gigabit over Copper External Crossover Pinouts
Specifications C-6 HP NC320T PCI Express Gigabit Server Adapter User Guide Gigabit over Copper External Crossover Pinouts When a crossover function is not provided by the adapter, hub or switch, you must implement it through the twisted-pair media using the physical pinouts shown in Table C-5. Table...
