HP NC340T PCI-X Quad-port Gigabit Server Adapter - Manual (Page 6)

Introduction 6
Introduction
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Overview ................................................................................................................................................ 6
UTP CAT5 cable ...................................................................................................................................... 6
LED indicators.......................................................................................................................................... 7
Overview
The HP NC340T PCI-X Quad-Port Gigabit Server Adapter is a high-performance, stand-alone Ethernet
adapter with two integrated, dual-port controller chips. This configuration enables four Gigabit
connections in a single adapter, delivering increased bandwidth for slot-constrained servers, and high
performance and reliability with up to 1000 Mb/s Ethernet over twisted-pair (copper) cabling on each
port. For best performance, install the adapter in a 64-bit/133 MHz PCI-X slot.
The NC340T adapter has four auto-negotiating 10/100/1000 RJ-45 ports. LED indicators show
activity/link and port speed. See LED indicators (on page 7 ) for details.
The adapter is a supported option for selected HP ProLiant servers and supports current standards for
system manageability and power management, such as ACPI and APM.
For the latest functionality, features, and operating system support for this adapter, see the HP website
( http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/networking/index-nic.html ).
UTP CAT5 cable
The NC340T adapter can use existing UTP CAT5 (or better) cable to deliver Gigabit Ethernet over
copper, according to the IEEE 802.3ab specifications. For new installations, CAT5e (enhanced CAT5)
cable is recommended. For troubleshooting and other information about cabling, see UTP Cable
Specifications (on page
11 ).