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Introduction
Overview
The HP NC310F PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter is a high performance, stand-alone Ethernet
adapter with a controller chip that delivers 1000 Mb/s Ethernet over fiber cabling. For best
performance, install the adapter in a 64-bit/133MHz, PCI-X slot. The adapter provides
failover capabilities with other Gigabit and 10/100 adapters installed in the workstation or
server.
The HP NC310F PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter supports current standards for IEEE 802.3z
1000 Base-SX and PCI specifications (PCI bus specification 2z and PCI-X specification
1.0a). Manageability support is provided by ASF 1.0 via systems with SM Bus 2.0 interfaces.
The HP NC310F PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter is a supported option for selected HP
ProLiant servers. For the latest functionality, features, and operating system support for this
adapter, see the HP website