HP NC320T PCI Express Gigabit Server Adapter
| HP NC320T PCI Express Gigabit Server Adapter | |
| The HP NC320T PCI Express Gigabit Server Adapter is a single port Gigabit Ethernet network adapter for Local Area Networks using copper cabling. The NC320T is a single lane (x1), serial device designed for PCI Express slots, and it has been tested and validated on all ProLiant servers that include PCI Express slots. The NC320T comes with 40KB onboard memory. Along with all the advanced features that ProLiant customers have come to expect, the NC320T includes support for teaming for failover and load balancing, Pre-Boot Execution Environment (PXE), large send offload capability, Wake-on-LAN (WOL), and multiple VLAN tagging. The NC320T supports 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet speeds and works with drivers and utilities that support all PCI and PCI-X server adapters. This software compatibility enables HP customers to protect their current hardware investment in PCI and PCI-X devices while also future-proofing their ProLiant servers for the inevitable increase in networking throughput. | |
| Models | |
| HP NC320T PCI Express Gigabit Server Adapter |
367047-B21
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| Kit Contents | NC320T PCI Express Gigabit Server Adapter CD containing Drivers, User Guide, and Installation and Diagnostic Utilities Quick Install Card Product Warranty Statement |
| Standard Features | |
| Server Support |
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| Performance | |
| Gigabit Ethernet Throughput | Up to 1000Mbps Ethernet transfer rate delivers outstanding network performance that improves response time and removes bottlenecks across the entire network. |
| Load Balancing | Transmit Load Balancing (TLB) and Switch-Assisted Load Balancing (SLB) are two advanced features used to build a bigger pipe for improved networking bandwidth. These port bonding techniques enable users to install up to eight NC320T adapters in a ProLiant server and aggregate their throughput up to a theoretical maximum of 16 Gigabits per second full-duplex transmission. The NC320T can be configured to work with other NC-series Ethernet server adapter teams supported on ProLiant servers, when running under Microsoft Windows. |
| TCP Offloads and Interrupt Coalescing | The NC320T features TCP Checksum Offloads as well as TCP Segmentation Offloads and Interrupt Coalescence. These features reduce the load on the CPU for overall improved system response. Interrupt Coalescence is a feature that groups multiple packets and issues a single interrupt to the host. This process optimizes host efficiency, leaving the CPU available for other duties. |
| Scalability and Reliability | |
| Tri-Speed Support | Because the NC320T supports 10Mbps Ethernet and 100Mbps Fast Ethernet in addition to Gigabit Ethernet, users are guaranteed end-to-end protocol support across their enterprise. Like all HP server adapters, the NC320T adheres to open industry standards, insuring that it will work seamlessly with any network devices that also support IEEE standards. |
| PCI Express slots | The NC320T is a single lane (x1) serial device that is compatible with x4 and x8 PCI Express slots found on the latest ProLiant servers. |
| Network Fault Tolerance (NFT) | Network Fault Tolerance, sometimes called "failover" or "NIC redundancy", allows for the installation of multiple NC320T server adapters or other network 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. The NC320T can be configured to work with other NC-series Ethernet server adapter teams supported on ProLiant servers, when running under Microsoft Windows. |
| Network Management | |
| Auto-negotiation | The NC320T automatically senses 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. |
| Management Support | Like all HP server adapters, the NC320T ships with drivers and agents that can be managed from all versions of HP Insight Manger 7, as well as using any management application that supports SNMP. |
| Server Integration | HP Insight Manager can recognize the NC320T individually or in port-bonded teams, and can collect and report SNMP statistics on the adapter events. Additionally, Integrated Management Log (IML) support is provided by the NC320T for critical event logging on HP servers. |
| Configuration Utilities | Each NC320T ships with a suite of OS-tailored configuration utilities that allow the user to run initial diagnostics and configure adapter teams for Network Fault Tolerance, Transmit Load Balancing, or Switch-Assisted Load Balancing. |
| LED Indicators | Bracket LED indicators show link integrity, network activity, and network speed for easy troubleshooting. |
