The NC512m is a dual port 10 Gigabit Ethernet network server adapter for ProLiant c-Class BladeSystem. It offers the highest bandwidth available in a ProLiant Ethernet c-Class adapter. In addition to standard layer 2 10 Gigabit Ethernet communication, this Multifunction server adapter provides stateful TCP offloading (TCP/IP offload engine or TOE) for Linux. The NC512m also ships with support for stateless TCP offloading (LSO and TCP checksum), 802.1p QoS, 8K jumbo frames, interrupt coalescence, and more.

One NC512m adapter is supported per ProLiant c-Class server in mezzanine slot 2 or 3 (full height servers) and slot 2 (half height servers) providing up to thirty-two (32) 10 Gigabit Ethernet adapter ports per c7000 enclosure and sixteen (16) per c3000 enclosure.

The 20,000 Mbps full duplex Ethernet transfer rate per port (40 Gbps aggregate full duplex) delivers outstanding network performance that improves response time and removes bottlenecks required for the next generation data center. Ten Gigabit Ethernet bandwidth is ideal for high performance computing, database clusters, iSCSI storage, storage backups, grid systems, virtualization, server and I/O consolidation, fabric consolidation, and more. Note that each port on the NC512m transmits from the server only at 20 Gbps full duplex.

The NC512m includes the Netxen Linux Socket Acceleration (LSA) technology providing stateful TCP/IP offloading for Linux also known a TCP/IP offload engine or TOE. LSA is a unique firmware-based stateful TCP offloading solution for Linux. Since LSA is firmware based, it is installed similar to a loadable driver; no changes to the operating system or applications are required. LSA includes the Netxen Selective Acceleration (SA). SA is a command line interface (CLI) that allows users to control which applications are accelerated (i.e. which applications use LSA).

For overall improved system response, the NC512m supports standard TCP/IP stateless offloading techniques including:

• TCP/IP checksum offload (TCO) moves the TCP and IP checksum offloading from the CPU to the network adapter.
• Large send offload (LSO), also known as TCP segmentation offload (TSO), allows TCP segmentation to be handled by the adapter rather than the CPU.

Interrupt coalescing (interrupt moderation) groups multiple packets, thereby reducing the number of interrupts sent to the host. This process optimizes host efficiency, leaving the CPU available for other duties.

Additional information regarding worldwide limited warranty and technical support is available at: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/platforms/warranty/index.html

The HP Care Pack service for ProLiant BL c-Class and p-Class server blades cover the server blade and all HP branded hardware options qualified for the server, purchased at the same time or afterwards, internal to the server. HP Care Pack Services provide total care and support expertise with committed response designed to meet your IT and business needs.

To fully capitalize on the capabilities of your HP BladeSystem servers, a service partner are required who thoroughly understands your server technology and systems environment. HP Services, an industry leader in the provisioning of multi vender support solutions, provides a range of support services designed to meet the varying needs of today's businesses. Whether an SMB or large global corporation, HP has a BladeSystem server support offer to help you rapidly deploy and maximize system uptime.

Recommended Service - Simplify BladeSystem solution implementation, maintenance, and management.

• Support - 3 year 4 hour response 24x7 same business day coverage.
• Deployment Service - Installation and start up for HP BladeSystem Infrastructure.

Enhanced Service - Optimum service level to increase IT performance and availability.

• Support - 1 year HP Proactive BladeSystem Service.
• Deployment Service - Enhanced Network Installation and start up for HP BladeSystem Switches.

Installation & Start-Up service for HP BladeSystem Infrastructure plus HP BladeSystem Enhanced Network Installation and Start-UP as per the Customer Description and/or Data Sheet. To be delivered on a scheduled basis 8am-5pm, M-F, excluding HP holidays.

For a complete listing of service offerings and information visit:
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Type II mezzanine card supported in c3000 and c7000 enclosures on all ProLiant c-Class servers, in mezzanine slot 2 or 3 (full height servers) and slot 2 (half height servers); maximum one NC512m card per server

Non-operating

RoHS Compliance

• 32-bit Windows
  
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard and Enterprise Editions
    
• 64-bit Windows
  
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard and Enterprise Editions
    
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server

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