Feature

Description

Part numbers

Option #: 414126-B21
Spare #: 414158-001
Assembly #: 414124-002
NOTE: A minimum of one gigabyte (1 GB) of server memory is required for each HP NC510F adapter.

Kit Contents

The option kit contains the following items:

• HP NC510F PCIe 10 Gigabit Server Adapter
• Full-height bracket (installed on card)
• Low-profile bracket
• Quick install card
• User documentation and driver download information
• Product warranty statement

Server Support

The following HP ProLiant Servers support the HP NC510F PCIe 10 Gigabit Server Adapter:

• HP ProLiant DL Series Servers (rack-optimized):
  • HP ProLiant DL140 G2
  • HP ProLiant DL140 G3
  • HP ProLiant DL145 G2
  • HP ProLiant DL360 G4p
  • HP ProLiant DL360 G5
  • HP ProLiant DL380 G4
  • HP ProLiant DL380 G5
  • HP ProLiant DL580 G3
  • HP ProLiant DL580 G4
  • HP ProLiant DL585
• HP ProLiant ML Series Servers (expansion-optimized):
  • HP ProLiant ML570 G3
  • HP ProLiant ML570 G4

NOTE: Some servers may be discontinued.

Performance

10 Gigabit Throughput

The 10,000 Mbps Ethernet transfer rate delivers the outstanding network performance that is required for the next-generation datacenter; it improves response time and removes bottlenecks. Ten Gigabit Ethernet bandwidth is ideal for high-performance computing, database clusters, network-attached storage, storage backups, grid systems, virtualization, server and I/O consolidation, fabric consolidation, and more.

TCP/IP Offload Engine

The TCP/IP Offload Engine (TOE) moves the processing of data in the TCP protocol stack from the server CPU to the network card, freeing CPU cycles for other duties. With TOE, network communications are improved and server efficiency is increased. The TOE multifunction feature is planned for future, near-term release and is planned to be available for both Microsoft Windows and Linux.

Accelerated iSCSI

Internet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI) enables the HP NC510F PCIe 10 Gigabit Server Adapter to multi-function, both as a network adapter and as a storage host bus adapter (HBA), thereby providing access to storage boxes and to servers over a single connection. Accelerated iSCSI offloads the iSCSI software to the hardware for improved system performance. The accelerated iSCSI multifunction feature is planned for future, near-term release.

RDMA

Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA) is a low-latency protocol that provides improved throughput scaling and message latency between two RDMA-capable systems. RDMA enables data from the memory of one computer to communicate directly with the memory of another computer, minimizing CPU and memory overhead. The RDMA multifunction feature is planned for future, near-term release.

PCI Express Interface

HP was an early champion of PCI Express bus technology and has played a key role in the development and industry adoption of the PCI Express specification. The HP NC510F PCIe 10 Gigabit Server Adapter is designed with an eight lane (x8) PCI Express bus, based on the PCIe v 1.1 standard. The adapter is backward compatible with four lane (x4) PCI Express, automatically auto-sensing between x8 and x4 slots.

Jumbo Frames

Jumbo frames (also known as extended frames) permit an 8,000-byte maximum transmission unit (MTU), which is five times the size of the standard 1500-byte Ethernet frame. The HP NC510F PCIe 10 Gigabit Server Adapter supports jumbo frames as a way to achieve higher throughput and better CPU utilization. Jumbo frames are particularly useful for database transfers and tape backups.

TCP Stateless Offloading

For overall improved system response, the HP NC510F PCIe 10 Gigabit Server Adapter supports standard TCP/IP offloading techniques including:

• TCP/IP checksum offload (TCO), which moves the TCP and IP checksum offloading from the CPU to the network adapter.
• Large Send Offload (LSO) or TCP Segmentation Offload (TSO), which enables the TCP segmentation to be handled by the adapter rather than the CPU.

Interrupt Coalescing

Interrupt coalescing (also known as 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.

802.1Q VLANs with 802.1p QoS Tagging

IEEE 802.1Q virtual local area network (VLAN) protocol enables the HP NC510F PCIe 10 Gigabit Server Adapter to be separated into multiple virtual NICs for added network segmentation and enhanced security and performance. VLANs increase security by isolating traffic between users. Limiting the broadcast traffic to within the same VLAN domain also improves performance. IEEE quality of service (QoS) 802.1p tagging enables the adapter to mark or tag frames with a priority level across a QoS-aware network for improved traffic flow.

Network Management

Management Support

Similar to all HP ProLiant server adapters, the HP NC510F PCIe 10 Gigabit Server Adapter ships with agents that can be managed from HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM) or other management application that support SNMP.

Server Integration

The HP NC510F PCIe 10 Gigabit Server Adapter is a completely integrated, tested, and qualified solution that is optimized for HP ProLiant servers. This approach provides a more robust and reliable networking solution than offerings from other vendors, and also provides users with a single point of contact for both their servers and their network adapters.

LED Indicators

Bracket LED indicators show link integrity and network activity for easy troubleshooting.

Support Services

HP Care Pack Services

HP Care Pack services provide a range of life cycle support options that enable you to choose the service levels that meet your business requirements, from basic to mission-critical. A full range of HP Care Pack hardware and software services are available including:

• Installation and start up
• Education courses
• Extended onsite hardware coverage hours (from same business day 13 hours, 5 day to 24 hours, 7 days call window with options including 4-hour response or 6-hour Call-To-Repair)
• A comprehensive range of software technical support for Microsoft, Linux, HP ProLiant Essentials, and VMWare-based IT solutions helping to deliver a high level of application availability (response times range from 30 minutes, for critical issues, to 2 hours)
• System Management, Performance Services, and Mission-Critical Support