buy extra NIC for L3000 /rp5470 server

[Carol Yu]

I need to purchase an extra NIC for L3000 /rp5470 server running HP-UX 11.11 dedicated to backup purpose.

Do you have any recommendation on a brand/model or there is any specific requirement, eg. size (slot), etc.

Thanks a lot,
Carol

[Robert-Jan Goossens · Accepted solution]

Hi Carol,

below is a list of supported cards.

A3738A
LAN Adapter - 10/100Base-TX PCI LAN adapter with one port, but with three connectors AUI, BNC, and RJ-45

A4926A
LAN adapter - 1000Base-SX PCI Gigabit Ethernet LAN adapter - Supports all PCI bus configurations

A4929A
LAN adapter - 1000Base-T PCI Gigabit Ethernet LAN adapter - Supports all PCI bus configurations

A5230A
LAN Adapter - 100Base-TX PCI LAN adapter with one RJ-45 port

A5506B
LAN Adapter - 4 port 100Base-TX PCI LAN adapter - Has four RJ-45 ports - Supports all PCI bus configurations

A5838A
Dual port 10/100Base-T LAN and Dual port Ultra2 LVD/SE SCSI adapter - Has two RJ-45 LAN ports and two external 68-pin very high density Ultra2 SCSI connectors

Best regards,
Robert-Jan

[Carol Yu]

Thanks a lot. That's very helpful. I will start to find one right way. :P

[Zygmunt Krawczyk]

Hi Carol,

for backup purpose I recommend use of newer, better performing Gigabit Ethernet cards:

A6825A PCI HP-UX 1000Base-T Gigabit
Ethernet adapter (copper cable, 10/100/1000Mbit speed)

A6847A PCI HP-UX 1000Base-SX Gigabit
Ethernet adapter (fiber optic cable, 1000Mbit speed)

Both cards are supported in rp5470 machine.
See:
http://www.hp.com/products1/serverconnectivity/adapters/ethernet/specifications/gigabit_ethernet_specs.html

Regards,
Zygmunt