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    HP NC150T PCI 4-port Gigabit Combo Switch Adapter User Guide June 2007 (Third Edition) Part Number 367256-00C[...]

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    © Copyright 2004 - 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statem ents accompan ying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituti ng an additional warran[...]

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    Contents About This Guide Technician Notes ............................................................................................................... ............................ v Where to Go for Additional Help ................................................................................................ .................vi Telephone Numbe[...]

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    Contents UTP Cable Sp ecifications ......................................................................................................................... C-2 Using UTP Category 5 Cable in Giga bit over Copper Installations................................................... C-2 iv HP NC15 0T PCI 4-port Gigabit Combo Switch Adapter User Guide[...]

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    About This Guide Use this guide for installing the HP ProLia nt NC 150T PCI 4-port Gigabit Combo Switch Adapter. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal in jury from electric shock and hazardous energy levels, only authorized service technicians should attempt to repair this equipment. Improper repairs can cr eate conditions that are hazardous. Tec[...]

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    About This Guide vi HP NC15 0T PCI 4-port Gigabit Combo Switch Adapter User Guide Where to Go for Additional Help HP updates networking software frequently to include new functionality and features. Complete the following steps to get the latest drivers, firmware, and documentation. 1. Go to the HP website ( http://www.hp.com ). 2. Click Support an[...]

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    HP NC150T PCI 4-port Gigabit Combo Switch Adapter Us er Guide 1-1 1 Introduction Adapter Overview The HP NC150T PCI 4-port Gigabit Combo Switch Adapter is a 32-bit/66MHz, PCI, Ethernet adapter and a 4-port Gigabit Laye r 2 Unmanaged Ethernet Switch. This device provides an on-board connection between the Et hernet controller and the Gigabit switch.[...]

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    Introduction 1-2 HP NC150T PCI 4-port Giga bit Combo Switch Adapter User Guide Figure 1-1: RJ-45 por t and LED locations Table 1-1: 10/100/1000 LED Operatio ns for the NC150T PCI 4-port Gigabit Combo Switch Adapter LED Display Description On 10/100 Mb link to the network is established. Off No 10/100 Mb link to network is established. Green Blinkin[...]

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    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 dama ge to the equipment, consult the safety information and user documentati on provided with the equipment before attempting[...]

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    Installing the Adapter Installing the Adapter in a Server Refer to the HP ProLiant server documentati on for additional information on how to safely install a PCI card in the server. Figure 2-1: Installing the adapter in a server CAUTION: If the server is not PCI Hot Plug compliant, power it down and unplug the power cord from the power outlet befo[...]

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    Installing the Adapter HP NC150T PCI 4-port Gigabit Combo Switch Adapter Us er Guide 2-3 Connecting the Network Cable IMPORTANT: Do not connect more than one NC150T PCI 4-port Gigabit Combo Switch Adapter p ort to any single other switch model. IMPORTANT: Do not use the NC150T PCI 4-port Gigab it Combo Switch Adapter as a cable aggregator for serve[...]

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    A Regulatory Compliance Notices Federal Communications Commissions Notice 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 interference in a residential installation. This equipment generat[...]

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    Regulatory Compliance Notic es For questions regarding your product, contact: Hewlett-Packard Company P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 5 30113 Houston, Texas 77269-2000 Or, call 1-800- 652-6672 For continuous quality impr ovement, calls may be recorded or monitored. For questions regarding this FCC declaration, contact: Hewlett-Packard Company P. O. Box[...]

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    Regulatory Compliance Notic es HP NC150T PCI 4-port Gigabit Combo Switch Adapter Us er Guide A-3 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. Compliance with these directives implies confor mity to the fo[...]

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    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 discharg e of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage system boards or other st atic-sensitive devices. This type of damage may reduce the life expectancy of the de[...]

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    C Specifications NC150T PCI 4-port Gigabit Combo Switch Adapter Specifications Table C-1: NC150T PCI 4-port Gigabi t Combo Switch Adapter Specificatio ns Specification Description Network Controller Chipset Broadcom® 5705KFB Bus Type PCI Bus Width 32 bits Bus Speed 33 or 66 MHz Standards Supported by NIC IEEE 802. 1Q, 802.3ab, 802.3u, 802.3x, 802.[...]

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    Specifications C-2 HP NC150T PCI 4-port Gigabit Comb o Switch Adapter User Guide • • • UTP Cable Specifications For 1000BASE-T transmission, the cable must be: Category 5 UTP or better 22-26 AWG, 100 Ω @ 1MHz EIA/TIA 568a or EIA/TIA 568b Using UTP Category 5 Cabl e in Gi gabit over Copper Install ations For Gigabit over copper installations[...]