Scalability and Reliability
Dual Ports
Two Gigabit ports allow users to save slots in situations where their servers are slot-constrained. HP has
long been an advocate of dual port adapters for servers; the HP 361T is the latest best-of-breed dual port
devices for HP ProLiant servers.
NOTE:
Port enumeration on the HP 361T is from the top down, i.e. the port near the top of the adapter is
port #1 and the port closest to the gold teeth is port #2
Network Fault Tolerance
(NFT)
Network Fault Tolerance, sometimes called "failover" or "NIC Redundancy," allows for the installation of
multiple server adapters so that the active device can be backed up by a redundant adapter to improve
availability. HP's teaming utility also allows users to specify that when a failed adapter is fixed and
replaced, the original adapter resumes its function as the primary network connection.
Distance capabilities
The HP 361T supports cable runs up to 100 meters (328 feet).
Network Management
Auto-negotiation
The HP 361T automatically senses and configures itself to the speed of the device to which it is attached. It
also automatically configures for half or full duplex, depending on the duplex mode of the switch, hub, or
router at the other end of the cable.
Wake-on-LAN
The HP 361T provides Wake-on-LAN (WOL) support through the PCI Express bus. A system that supports
Wake on LAN can remain available to a systems administrator during its normal downtime. Once the
machine is awakened, the systems administrator can remotely control, audit, debug, or manage the
machine.
Management Support
Like all HP ProLiant server adapters, the HP 361T ships with drivers and agents that can be managed from
all versions of Systems Insight Manager. Additionally, it supports any management application that
supports SNMP.
Server Integration
The SmartStart configuration utility includes setup support for the HP 361T so that the adapter can be
configured as part of the SmartStart configuration process. Insight Manager can recognize the 361T
individually or in a port-bonded team, and it can collect and report SNMP statistics on the adapter events.
Integrated Management Log (IML) support is provided by the 361T for critical event logging on HP ProLiant
servers.
Configuration Utilities
Each HP 361T ships with a suite of operating system-tailored configuration utilities that allow the user to
enable initial diagnostics and configure adapter teaming. This includes a patented teaming GUI for
Microsoft Windows operating systems. Additionally, support for scripted installations of teams in a
Microsoft Windows environment allow for unattended OS installations
LED Indicators
Bracket LED indicators show link integrity, network activity, and speed on each port for easy
troubleshooting.
QuickSpecs
HP Ethernet 1Gb 2-port 361T Adapter
Standard Features
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