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    HP NC7770 PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter User Guide June 2007 (Second Edition) Part Number 336419-00B[...]

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    © 2003, 2007 Hewlett-Packard De velopment Company, L.P. Broadcom® is a registered trademark of Broa dcom Corporation and/or its subsidiaries. Hewlett-Packard Company shall not be liable for technica l or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information in this document is provi ded “as is” without warranty of any ki nd and is s[...]

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    HP NC7770 PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter User Guide iii HP Contents About This Guide Technician Notes ............................................................................................................... ............................ v Where to Go for Additional Help ...........................................................................[...]

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    Contents iv HP NC77 70 PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter User Guide Appendix C Specifications NC7770 PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter Specifications ............................................................................ C -1 UTP Cable Sp ecifications ......................................................................................................[...]

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    HP NC7770 PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter User Guide v About This Guide Use this guide as reference when installi ng and maintaining the HP NC7770 PCI- X Gigabit Server 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. I[...]

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    About This Guide vi HP NC77 70 PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter User Guide NOTE: Any indications of component replacement or printed wiring boar d modifications may void any warranty. 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 driver[...]

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    HP NC7770 PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter User Guide 1-1 1 Introduction Overview The HP NC7770 PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter is a high-performance Ethernet adapter with a fully integrated 10/100/1000 controller that delivers up to 10 00 Mb/s Ethernet over twisted-pair (copper) cabling. The HP NC7770 ad apter has one auto-negotiating RJ-45 port and LED [...]

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    Introduction 1-2 HP NC7770 P CI-X Gigabit Server Adapter User Guide LED Indicators The following table describes the LED indicators located on the front panel of the HP NC7770 Server Adapter. Table 1-1: 10/100/1000 LED Operatio ns for the NC7770 Adapter LED Display Description On Link to the adapter is established. The adapt er is sending or receiv[...]

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    HP NC7770 PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter User Guide 2-1 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 docume[...]

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    Installing the Adapter 2-2 HP NC7770 P CI-X Gigabit Server Adapter User Guide 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 your server. Figure 2-1: Installing the adapter in a server WARNING: If the server is not PCI Hot Plug compliant, power it d[...]

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    Installing the Adapter HP NC7770 PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter User Guide 2-3 Connecting the Network Cable Network connections for the NC7770 Server Adapter can employ existing Category 5 UTP (or better) cable for Gigabit over copper transm issions. For new installations, Category 5e (enhanced Category 5) or be tter cable is recommended. To secure t[...]

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    HP NC7770 PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter User Guide A-1 A Regulatory Notice Federal Communications Commissions Notice Part 15 of the Federal Communications Co mmission (FCC) Rules and Regulations has established Radio Frequency (R F) emission limits to provide an interference-free radio frequency spectrum. Many electronic devices, including computers[...]

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    Regulatory Notice A-2 HP NC7770 P CI-X Gigabit Server Adapter User Guide Class B Equipment 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 [...]

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    Regulatory Notice HP NC7770 PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter User Guide A-3 For questions regarding this FCC declaration, contact: Hewlett-Packard Company P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 5 10101 Houston, Texas 77269-2000 Or, call (281) 514-3333 To identify this product, refer to the Part , Series, or Model number found on the product. Canadian Notice (Avis[...]

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    Regulatory Notice A-4 HP NC7770 P CI-X Gigabit Server Adapter User Guide 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 and if this product has telecommunication func tionality, the R&TTE Directive (1999[...]

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    Regulatory Notice HP NC7770 PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter User Guide A-5 Japanese Notice PCI-X Notice When this product is used in PCI-X mode, it is a “Class A” device.[...]

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    HP NC7770 PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter User Guide B-1 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 discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage system boards or other st atic-sensitive devices. This ty[...]

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    HP NC7770 PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter User Guide C-1 C Specifications NC7770 PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter Specifications Table C-1: NC7770 PCI-X Gigabit Server Ad apter Specifications Specification Description Network Controller Chipset Broadcom® 5701KHB Data Transfer Method 64-bit/133MHz PCI-X, compatible with 64-bit/66MHz or 32-bit/66MHz Bus Ma[...]

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    Specifications C-2 HP NC7770 P CI-X Gigabit Server Adapter User Guide UTP Cable Specifications To connect to the network, the NC7770 Serv er Adapter uses the following cable for 1000BASE-T transmission. 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 Gigabit Over Copper Installations Fo[...]

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    Specifications HP NC7770 PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter User Guide C-3 Figure C-1: 10/100 straight-through w iring for RJ-45 connector 10/100 Crossover Pinouts When the crossover function is not provided within the hub or swit ch, you must implement the crossover through the twisted-pair media using the physical pin outs indicated in Table C-3. Table[...]

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    Specifications C-4 HP NC7770 P CI-X Gigabit Server Adapter User Guide Gigabit over Copper Internal Straight- Through Pinouts Unlike connections in which the crossover func tion is implemented internally at the hub or switch, the NC7770 Server Adapter provides its own automatic crossover function. This means you can wire twisted-pair media stra ight[...]

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    Specifications HP NC7770 PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter User Guide C-5 Table C-5: Gigabit over Copper Crossover Pinou ts Pin Function Color Match Function Pin 1 BI_DA+ White/Orange BI_DB+ 3 2 BI_DA- Orange/White BI_DB- 6 3 BI_DB+ White/Green BI_DA+ 1 4 BI_DC+ Blue/White BI_DD+ 7 5 BI_DC- White/Blue BI_DD- 8 6 BI_DB- Green/White BI_DA- 2 7 BI_DD+ Whit[...]