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HPE Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 561T Adapter User Guide Abstract This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage systems. Hewlett Packard Enterprise assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.
Technician notes Warnings, cautions, and notes WARNING: Only authorized technicians trained by Hewlett Packard Enterprise should attempt to repair this equipment. All troubleshooting and repair procedures are detailed to allow only subassembly/module-level repair. Because of the complexity of the individual boards and subassemblies, no one should attempt to make repairs at the component level or to make modifications to any printed wiring board.
3. Enter the adapter name into the Products, software, drivers, documents... search field. For example, enter HPE Ethernet 562T adapter. Results with the potential match for the adapter you enter appear. 4. From the search results list, do one of the following: •...
"UTP cable specifications." LEDs The Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 561T Adapter has two ports with LEDs for Link (L) and Activity (A) for each port. A standard-height bracket is shown in the following illustration with ports and LEDs.
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Item Description Link No link to the adapter is established. The adapter is not receiving power or the cable connection is faulty. Amber: A link to the adapter is established at 1 Gb/s or 100 Mb/s. The adapter is receiving power and the cable connection is good.
NOTE: Before removing the cover of your server, refer to the HPE documentation for the proper methods for installing a PCI Express card and avoiding electric shock hazards.
5. Firmly seat the adapter in the PCI Express slot. NOTE: For 1U type servers, you might need to replace the standard profile bracket with a low profile bracket. See "Installing a low profile bracket." 6. Install the access panel, and then connect the power cord. Installing a low-profile bracket You might have to install a low-profile bracket to complete the product installation.
Specifications UTP cable specifications The Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 561T Adapter can deliver 10 gigabit Ethernet over an existing UTP Cat 6 copper cable, or better, according to the IEEE 802.3an specifications. Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends Cat 6A cable for new installations.
802.3x Flow Control 802.3ab 1000BASE-T 802.3an 10GBASE-T 802.3bd MAC Control Frame for Priority-based Flow Control 1588 Precision Time Protocol Safety Standard HPE EMI and safety test certifications for Class B environments worldwide SR-IOV Other PCIe 2.1 RoHS 6 of 6 IPv6...
Power and environmental specifications Specification Value Power <17 W maximum with all ports active Temperature Operating: 0° to 55°C (32° to 131°F) Non-operating: -65° to 85°C (-85° to 185°F) Humidity Operating: 10% to 90% relative humidity, non- condensing Non-operating: 5% to 95% relative humidity, non- condensing Specifications...
Electrostatic discharge Preventing electrostatic discharge To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions you must 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 static-sensitive devices. This type of damage may reduce the life expectancy of the device.
Websites General websites Hewlett Packard Enterprise Information Library www.hpe.com/info/EIL Single Point of Connectivity Knowledge (SPOCK) Storage compatibility matrix www.hpe.com/storage/spock Storage white papers and analyst reports www.hpe.com/storage/whitepapers For additional websites, see Support and other resources. Websites...
Support and other resources Accessing Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support • For live assistance, go to the Contact Hewlett Packard Enterprise Worldwide website: http://www.hpe.com/info/assistance • To access documentation and support services, go to the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center website: http://www.hpe.com/support/hpesc Information to collect •...
IMPORTANT: Access to some updates might require product entitlement when accessed through the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center. You must have an HPE Passport set up with relevant entitlements. Customer self repair Hewlett Packard Enterprise customer self repair (CSR) programs allow you to repair your product. If a CSR part needs to be replaced, it will be shipped directly to you so that you can install it at your convenience.
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