Intel NSC2U User Manual
IV. Quad Port Bypass NIC Capability
This section is intended for customers that plan to use the Quad Port NIC with Bypass
capability on the NSC2U. It describes what parts must be ordered to enable this capability.
capability on the NSC2U. It describes what parts must be ordered to enable this capability.
The NSC2U is capable of supporting:
• Up to eight ports of front-accessible Gigabit Ethernet (either Copper or Fiber) using
Quad NIC adapters designed by Intel. The front-accessible NIC configuration also
requires the purchase of an internal cabling/mounting kit including an escutcheon for
requires the purchase of an internal cabling/mounting kit including an escutcheon for
securing the front ports.
• Up to eight ports of rear-accessible Gigabit Ethernet (Copper or Fiber) using Quad NIC
adapters also designed by Intel.
The Quad Bypass adapters and the cabling/mounting kits come in packages of five units
each. These kits include five of the NIC cables designed for the NSC2U system, as well as
each. These kits include five of the NIC cables designed for the NSC2U system, as well as
the escutcheons, cable management bracket, and associated screws to complete the
installation of the Bypass adapter in the system. Also there are bulk pack (48 count)
escutcheon kits (copper, fiber, and filler panel) available to streamline the customization
and painting process of the system.
escutcheon kits (copper, fiber, and filler panel) available to streamline the customization
and painting process of the system.
Below are the Accessories that may be ordered to enable the Quad Port Bypass NIC
capability on the NSC2U system.
capability on the NSC2U system.
Note: For a list of other tested Network Interface Cards
(NICs) refer to the Tested Hardware and Operating System List (THOL).
PID
Order Code
Description
Contents
Included in
Base Model
(Y/N)
MM#
Min.
Order
Qty
Copper NIC
EXPI9014PTBLK
(Bypass rear access)
(Bypass rear access)
Intel® PRO/1000 PT Quad Port
Bypass Adapter (Copper)
– 5 Pack
Bypass Adapter (Copper)
– 5 Pack
Quad-port design,
based on two Intel®
82571GB dual-port
PCI Express*
GbE controllers
based on two Intel®
82571GB dual-port
PCI Express*
GbE controllers
N
876697
5
EXPI9024PTBLK
(Bypass NIC-in-front)
(Bypass NIC-in-front)
Intel® PRO/1000 PT Quad Port
Bypass Adapter (Copper, NIC-in-
Front) – 5 Pack
Bypass Adapter (Copper, NIC-in-
Front) – 5 Pack
Quad-port design,
based on two Intel®
82571GB dual-port
PCI Express*
GbE controllers
based on two Intel®
82571GB dual-port
PCI Express*
GbE controllers
N
876699
5
NSCCBLFNICW
NSC2U Quad NIC-in-Front
Mounting Kit (Copper) – 5 Pack
Mounting Kit (Copper) – 5 Pack
Quad NIC-in-front
cable assembly,
escutcheon and
screws for copper
ports, cable
management bracket
and screw
cable assembly,
escutcheon and
screws for copper
ports, cable
management bracket
and screw
N
890325
5
(order in
multiples
of 5)
NSCESCCPR01W
NSC2U Escutcheons for Copper
ports (unpainted) – 48 Pack
ports (unpainted) – 48 Pack
Unpainted
escutcheons for use
with NSCCBLFNICW
Intended for prep
(painting) purposes.
escutcheons for use
with NSCCBLFNICW
Intended for prep
(painting) purposes.
N
Note: Five
escutcheons are
included in
NSCCBLFNICW
898020
48
(order in
multiples
of 48)
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