Pci-X Expansion Slots; Network Interface Controller - HP ProLiant DL580 Setup And Installation Manual

PCI-X Expansion Slots

The ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server offers four 64-bit, 100-MHz, peered PCI-X
buses that ensure optimal availability and performance. The server provides support
for six expansion slots (3.3V keyed)—four hot-plug slots and two non-hot-plug slots.
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PCI-X technology
The ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server features six expansion slots operating
across three buses that support the latest industry-standard technology, Peripheral
Component Interconnect Extended (PCI-X). This follow-on technology increases
the data throughput capacity of PCI technology and minimizes bottlenecks
associated with high-bandwidth devices, such as:
— Gigabit Ethernet NICs
— Fiber channel controllers
— HP Smart Array Controllers
The fourth bus is dedicated to support the embedded Smart Array 5i Plus
Controller.
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Load balancing and PCI-X Hot Plug
The server's PCI-X expansion slots operate across three separate buses to enable
load balancing across multiple expansion boards. Four hot-plug slots provide
enhanced availability.

Network Interface Controller

The standard slot-based NIC provided with the ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server
has the following features:
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Autosense Ethernet 802.3 standard (copper)
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PCI-X, 64-bit/133-MHz (compatible with 64-bit/66-MHz and 32-bit/33-MHz)
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WOL support
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PXE support
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Dual address cycles (DAC)
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