Chapter 1: introduction, Adapter overview, Hardware overview – HP NC150T PCI 4-port Gigabit Combo Switch Adapter User Manual
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HP NC150T PCI 4-port Gigabit Combo Switch Adapter User Guide
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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 Layer 2 Unmanaged Ethernet Switch. This device
provides an on-board connection between the Ethernet controller and the Gigabit switch.
The Ethernet controller delivers up to 1000 Mb/s Ethernet to the server uplink port of the
Gigabit switch and is capable of auto-negotiating this link at 10, 100, or 1000 Mb/s. The
Gigabit switch provides four external network connections over twisted-pair (copper)
Category 5 or better cabling. Each of the four external ports is capable of auto-negotiating a
link at 10, 100, or 1000 Mb/s. LED indicators on each of these ports show the network link
and activity information. The NC150T PCI 4-port Gigabit Combo Switch Adapter is a
supported option for selected HP ProLiant 100 and 300 servers. For best overall system
performance, install the adapter in a 32-bit/66 MHz, PCI slot.
NOTE: The Microsoft© Windows© Hardware Qualification Lab (WHQL) will not certify switch
components. As a result, the NC150T PCI 4-port Gigabit Combo Switch Adapter hardware cannot
be certified. However, the NC150T PCI 4-port Gigabit Combo Switch Adapter driver is supported
with a digital signature for Windows 2000 Server and Windows Server 2003.
For the latest functionality, features, and operating system support for this switch adapter, see
the HP website
Hardware Overview
The NC150T PCI 4-port Gigabit Combo Switch Adapter has four auto-negotiating
10/100/1000 RJ-45 ports. These RJ-45 ports support Auto-MDI/MDI-X crossover, which
eliminates the need for crossover cables. LED indicators on each port show link and activity.
Refer to Table 1-1 for descriptions of LED operations.
LED Indicators
The following table describes the LED indicators located on the front panel of the NC150T
PCI 4-port Gigabit Combo Switch Adapter.