Page 3 - HP Contents
HP NC7770 PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter User Guide iii HP Contents About This Guide Technician Notes ...........................................................................................................................................v Where to Go for Additional Help ..............................
Page 4 - Appendix C
Contents iv HP NC7770 PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter User Guide Appendix C Specifications NC7770 PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter Specifications ............................................................................ C-1 UTP Cable Specifications ..........................................................
Page 5 - About This Guide; Technician Notes
HP NC7770 PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter User Guide v About This Guide Use this guide as reference when installing and maintaining the HP NC7770 PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from electric shock and hazardous energy levels, only authorized service technic...
Page 6 - Where to Go for Additional Help; Telephone Numbers
About This Guide vi HP NC7770 PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter User Guide NOTE: Any indications of component replacement or printed wiring board modifications may void any warranty. Where to Go for Additional Help HP updates networking software frequently to include new functionality and features. Compl...
Page 7 - Introduction; Overview
HP NC7770 PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter User Guide 1-1 1 Introduction Overview The HP NC7770 PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter is a high-performance Ethernet adapter with a fully integrated 10/100/1000 controller that delivers up to 1000 Mb/s Ethernet over twisted-pair (copper) cabling. The HP NC7770 adap...
Page 8 - LED Indicators; UTP Category 5 Cable
Introduction 1-2 HP NC7770 PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter User Guide LED Indicators The following table describes the LED indicators located on the front panel of the HP NC7770 Server Adapter. Table 1-1: 10/100/1000 LED Operations for the NC7770 Adapter LED Display Description On Link to the adapter i...
Page 9 - Installing the Adapter
HP NC7770 PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter User Guide 2-1 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 equipmen...
Page 10 - Installing the Adapter in a Server
Installing the Adapter 2-2 HP NC7770 PCI-X 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 card in your server. Figure 2-1: Installing the adapter in a server WARNING: If the ...
Page 11 - Connecting the Network Cable
Installing the Adapter HP NC7770 PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter User Guide 2-3 Connecting the Network Cable Network connections for the NC7770 Server Adapter can employ existing Category 5 UTP (or better) cable for Gigabit over copper transmissions. For new installations, Category 5e (enhanced Categor...
Page 12 - Regulatory Notice; Federal Communications Commissions Notice; Class A Equipment
HP NC7770 PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter User Guide A-1 A Regulatory Notice Federal Communications Commissions Notice Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and Regulations has established Radio Frequency (RF) emission limits to provide an interference-free radio frequency spectr...
Page 13 - Class B Equipment; Modifications
Regulatory Notice A-2 HP NC7770 PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter User Guide Class B Equipment 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 ...
Page 15 - European Union Notice; BSMI Notice
Regulatory Notice A-4 HP NC7770 PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter User Guide 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 and if this product has telecommunicat...
Page 16 - Japanese Notice
Regulatory Notice HP NC7770 PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter User Guide A-5 Japanese Notice PCI-X Notice When this product is used in PCI-X mode, it is a “Class A” device.
Page 17 - Electrostatic Discharge; Grounding Methods
HP NC7770 PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter User Guide B-1 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 ...
Page 18 - Specifications; NC7770 PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter Specifications
HP NC7770 PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter User Guide C-1 C Specifications NC7770 PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter Specifications Table C-1: NC7770 PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter Specifications Specification Description Network Controller Chipset Broadcom® 5701KHB Data Transfer Method 64-bit/133MHz PCI-X, com...
Page 19 - UTP Cable Specifications; Using UTP Category 5 Cable in Gigabit Over Copper Installations; RJ-45 Pinouts and Crossover Function
Specifications C-2 HP NC7770 PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter User Guide UTP Cable Specifications To connect to the network, the NC7770 Server Adapter uses the following cable for 1000BASE-T transmission. Category 5 UTP or better 22-26 AWG, 100 Ω @ 1MHz EIA/TIA 568a or EIA/TIA 568b Using UTP Category 5 ...
Page 21 - Gigabit over Copper External Crossover Pinouts
Specifications C-4 HP NC7770 PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter User Guide Gigabit over Copper Internal Straight- Through Pinouts Unlike connections in which the crossover function is implemented internally at the hub or switch, the NC7770 Server Adapter provides its own automatic crossover function. This...
