HP NC373T PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter - Manual (Page 6)

Introduction 6
Introduction
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Overview ................................................................................................................................................ 6
LED indicators.......................................................................................................................................... 6
UTP CAT5 cable ...................................................................................................................................... 7
Overview
The HP NC373T PCI Express Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter is a high-performance, single port,
Ethernet adapter that delivers up to 1000 Mb/s Ethernet over twisted-pair (copper) cabling. The NC373T
adapter has a fully integrated controller capable of auto-negotiating a link at 10, 100, or 1000 Mb/s.
The network connection is made through an RJ-45 connector. LED indicators show the speed and activity
of the link once it has been established. See LED indicators (on page 6 ) for details.
The NC373T is a supported option for selected HP ProLiant servers and offers support for both standard
and low-profile slots.
The NC373T is a supported option for selected HP ProLiant servers. In addition to features that have
shipped with other server adapters, the NC373T adapter will also support Receive Side Scaling, TCP/IP
Offload Engine (TOE), iSCSI, and Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA) when those features become
available. For details about each of these advanced features and for other information regarding the
latest functionality, features, and operating system support for this server adapter, see the HP website
( http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/networking/index-nic.html ).
LED indicators
The NC373T adapter has an auto-negotiating 10/100/1000 RJ-45 port. LED indicators show
link/activity and port speed.