Supermicro AOC-STG-I2T
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1. Dimensions The AOC STG i2T add on card supports both full height and low profile brackets The dimensions of the card is listed below e 5 4 in 13 7 cm x 2 5 in 6 35 cm L x H 1 3 SUPER AOC STG i2T Add on Card User s Guide Platform Support The following platforms are supported by the AOC STG i2T add on card e Motherboards with minimum PCI E x8 slot support e Server systems with low profile or full height PCI E x8 expansion slots PA Note This product is intended to be used with Supermicro server systems or motherboards as an integrated solution package 1 4 Compliance Operating Environment The AOC STG i2T add on card is compliant with the following environmental regula tions RoHS Compliant 6 6 Pb Free e 1 4 Chapter 2 Hardware Components Chapter 2 Hardware Components 2 1 Add On Card Image and Layout J2 o ol 3V Standby PWR Enable cHOd NV1 AOC STG i2T Rev 1 0 The AOC STG i2T Layout 2 2 Major Components The following major components are installed on the AOC STG i2T 1 Intel X540 10Gb 1Gb LAN Controller 2 RJ45 Ethernet LAN Port 1 amp LAN1 LED Indicator 3 RJ45 Ethernet LAN Port 2 amp LAN2 LED Indicator 4 3 3V Standby Power Enable Jumper 2 1 SUPER AOC STG i2T Add on Card User s Guide 2 3 Connectors LAN Ports and LAN LED Indicators Ethernet Ports LAN Ports Pin Definition Two Ethernet ports LAN1 LAN2 are Pin Definition2. The user can enable it at 4 compile time to remove support for LRO from the driver The flag is used by adding CFLAGS_EXTRA DIXGBE_NO_LRO to the make file when it s being compiled make CFLAGS_EXTRA DIXGBE_NO_LRO install 5 Load the module For kernel 2 6 x use the modprobe command modprobe ixgbe lt parameter gt lt value gt For 2 6 kernels the insmod command can be used if the full path to the driver module is specified For example insmod lib modules lt KERNEL VERSION gt kernel drivers net ixgbe ixgbe ko 3 4 Chapter 3 Installation In addition when using 2 6 based kernels make sure that older ixgbe drivers are removed from the kernel before loading the new module To do this use rmmod ixgbe modprobe ixgbe 6 Assign an IP address to the interface by entering the following where x is the interface number ifconfig ethx lt IP_address gt netmask lt netmask gt 7 Verify that the interface works Enter the following where lt IP_address gt is the IP address for another machine on the same subnet as the interface that is being tested ping lt IP_address gt 3 5 SUPER AOC STG i2T Add on Card User s Guide Notes 3 6 Disclaimer Continued The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems medical equipment nuclear facilities or systems aircraft aircraft devices aircraft emergency communication devices or other critical systems
3. for proper system installation and to prevent damage to the system or injury to yourself Warning Important information given to ensure proper system installation or to prevent damage to the components or injury to yourself PA Note Additional information given to differentiate between various models or provides information for correct system setup Headquarters Address Tel Fax Email Website Europe Address Tel Fax Email Asia Pacific Address Tel Fax Website Email Tel Preface Contacting Supermicro Super Micro Computer Inc 980 Rock Ave San Jose CA 95131 U S A 1 408 503 8000 1 408 503 8008 marketing supermicro com General Information support supermicro com Technical Support www supermicro com Super Micro Computer B V Het Sterrenbeeld 28 5215 ML s Hertogenbosch The Netherlands 31 0 73 6400390 31 0 73 6416525 sales supermicro nl General Information support supermicro nl Technical Support rma supermicro nl Customer Support Super Micro Computer Inc 4F No 232 1 Liancheng Rd Chung Ho 235 Taipei County Taiwan R O C 886 2 8226 3990 886 2 8226 3991 www supermicro com tw support supermicro com tw Technical Support 886 2 8226 5990 Technical Support SUPER AOC STG i2T Add on Card User s Guide Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1 Overview 1 1 Overview 1 2 Product Eg IQ Si iia saza a la
4. the Linux Operating System pp 3 3 BuildvaiiBinary REM PACK 0 Ge amora nanna e da eu nae yk n s a VA da REWA PRAG 3 6 Building the Driver Manually vi Chapter 1 Overview 1 1 Chapter 1 Overview Overview Congratulations on purchasing your add on card from an acknowledged leader in the industry Supermicro products are designed with the utmost attention to detail to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance For product support and updates please refer to our website at http Awww supermicro com products nfo networking cfm adapter 1 2 Product Highlights The product highlights of this add on card include the following e Dual RJ45 Connectors 1 3 Low Profile Short Length Standard Form Factor PCI Express 2 1 2 5GT s or 5GT s Intel QuickData Technology VMDgq Next Generation VMDq and PC SIG SR IOV for Virtualized Environ ments Jumbo Frame Support up to 15 5KB Load Balancing on Multiple CPUs iSCSI Remote Boot Support Technical Specifications General Intel X540 10GbE controller with integrated 10GBase T copper PHYs Compact size low profile standard form factor 1 1 SUPER AOC STG i2T Add on Card User s Guide e PCI E x8 2 1 2 5GT s or 5GT s interface e Dual RJ 45 connectors with speed up to 10Gb port e Load balancing on multiple CPUs e Intel PROSet Utility for Windows Device Manager e Maximum power consumption about 13W IO Feature
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6. SUPER AOC STG i2T User s Guide Revision 1 0 The information in this User s Guide has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document and makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this user s guide or to notify any person or organization of the updates Please Note For the most up to date version of this user s guide please see our Website at www supermicro com Super Micro Computer Inc Supermicro reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this user s guide at any time and without notice This product including software and documentation is the property of Supermicro and or its licensors and is supplied only under a license Any use or reproduction of this product is not allowed except as expressly permitted by the terms of said license IN NO EVENT WILL SUPER MICRO COMPUTER INC BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL SPECULATIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR DOCUMENTATION EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN PARTICULAR SUPER MICRO COMPUTER INC SHALL NOT HAVE LIABILITY FOR ANY HARDWARE SOFTWARE OR DATA STORED OR USED WITH THE PRODUCT INCLUDING THE COSTS OF REPAIRING REPLACING INTEGRATING INSTALLING OR RECOVERING SUCH HARDWARE SOFTWARE OR DATA Any disputes arising between the manu
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8. ctive harm User s Guide Revision 1 0 Release Date March 6 2012 Unless you request and receive written permission from Super Micro Computer Inc you may not copy any part of this document Information in this document is subject to change without notice Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark holders Copyright 2012 by Super Micro Computer Inc All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America Preface Preface About this User s Guide This user s guide is written for system integrators PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users It provides information for the installation and use of the AOC STG i2T add on card About this Add on Card The Supermicro AOC STG i2T is the most energy efficient and cost effective 10GbE adapter solution for data centers in today s market The AOC STG i2T offers auto negotiation between 1GbE and 10GbE supporting backward compatibility for smooth transition from 1GbE to 10GbE It addresses the demands of bandwidth intensive applications at a fraction of the cost of a traditional 10GbE adapter by utilizing RJ 45 connections for a longer cabling distance The Supermicro AOC STG i2T 10GbE adapter is truly a best in class solution for advanced data centers This add on card is intended to be used with Supermicro s servers or motherboards as an integrated solution package For more information regar
9. ding product support or updates please refer to our website at http www supermicro com products nfo networking cfm adapter An Important Note to the User All images and layouts shown in this user s guide are based upon the latest PCB Revision available at the time of publishing The card you have received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this user s guide Returning Merchandise for Service A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before any warranty service will be rendered You can obtain service by calling your ven dor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization RMA number When returning the motherboard to the manufacturer the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton and the shipping package is mailed prepaid or hand carried Shipping and handling charges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service is complete For faster service You can also request a RMA authorization online http Avww supermicro com SUPER AOC STG i2T Add on Card User s Guide This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages in curred in shipping or from failure due to the alternation misuse abuse or improper maintenance of products During the warranty period contact your distributor first for any product problems Conventions Used in the User s Guide Pay special attention to the following symbols
10. entified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board See the add on card layout a 2 1 on Page 2 1 for the jumper location Note On two pin jumpers Closed means the jumper is on and Open Sni means the jumper is off the pins Pin 1 2 sho 3 3V Standby Power Enable 3 3V Standby PWR Enable Jumper Settings The 3 3V Standby Power Enable jumper is located at J2 on the add on card Refer to the layout on Page 2 1 for the location of the jump eas note below er Close Pins 1 amp 2 to enable 3 3V Standby 2 3 Disabled default Power for Wake on LAN support The default setting is Disabled Jumper setting Definition 1 2 Note If this jumper is set to Enabled LAN chip overheat may occur Be sure to provide adequate system cooling when the jumper is enabled SUPER AOC STG i2T Add on Card User s Guide Notes Chapter 3 Installation 3 1 Chapter 3 Installation Static Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge ESD can damage electronic components To avoid dam aging your add on card it is important to handle it very carefully The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD Precautions Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge Touch a grounded metal object before removing the add on card from the antistatic bag Handle the add on card by its edges only do not touch its components or peripheral chi
11. ew place the screw aside for later use Position the add on card in the slot directly over the connector and gently push down on both sides of the card until it slides into the PCI connector Secure the add on card to the chassis If required use the screw that you previously removed Attach any necessary external cables to the add on card Replace the chassis cover Plug the power cord into the wall socket and power up the system 3 2 Chapter 3 Installation 3 4 Installing the Windows Operating System Follow the steps below to install the drivers needed for your Windows OS support The controller comes with a driver on the CD ROM CDR NIC 1 Run the CDR NIC If you do not have a product CD ROM download drivers from the Supermicro Support Website and then transfer them to your system 2 When the SUPERMICRO window appears click on the computer icon next to the product model SUPERMICRO Add On Card Drivers and Tools WinXP x 10GbE Adapters 2a UTG i2 STG i2 STGN i25 STG i2T SUPERMICR IB Adapters Drivers amp Tools UINF m2 UIBQ m1 UIBQ m2 RIUG lt BQ CIBF m1 UIBF mi IB drivers gt 1B Adapters A UINF m2 UIBQ m1 UIBO m2 R1UG iBQ CIBF m1 UIBF m1 10GbE drivers X GbE Adapters AN 2 UG i4 PG i2 SG i2 SB i4 CG 12 SGP i4 CGP i2 K a Read Product Description and Manual gt S For more information please visit SUPERMICRO s web site SUPERMICRO Com
12. facturer and the customer shall be governed by the laws of Santa Clara County in the State of California USA The State of California County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes Supermicro s total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer s instruction manual may cause harmful interference with radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case you will be required to correct the interference at your own expense California Best Management Practices Regulations for Perchlorate Materials This Perchlorate warning applies only to products containing CR Manganese Dioxide Lithium coin cells Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate WARNING Handling of lead solder materials used in this product may expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects and other reprodu
13. located on the add on card These ports support connection speeds of 10Gbps and 1Gbps Plug the RJ45 type cables into LAN Port1 and LAN Port2 to provide Ethernet connections 1 M_MDIO_PO M_MDIO_NO M_MDI0_P1 9 LINKO 10G M_MDI0_N1 10 LINKO 1G Refer to the add on card layout on Page 2 1 for the locations of the LAN ports Also see the table on the left for LAN port pin definitions M_MDIO N2 12 LINKO_ACT_N M_MDI0_P3 13 GND 2 3 6 4 M_MDIO_P2 11 LINKO_LINKUP 5 7 8 M_MDIO N3 14 GND Activity LED Link LED GLAN Port LEDs Two LAN ports LAN 1 LAN 2 are LAN 1 LAN 2 Activity LED Left located on the add on card Each LED State Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs The Color Status Definition green LED on the left indicates activity Green Flashing Active while the other LED on the right may be green amber or Off to indicate the BAN UF NEDA Right speeds of the connections See the Fem Golan ERG tables at right for more information Green 10 Gbps Amber 1 Gbps off 100 Mbps or No Con nection 2 2 Chapter 2 Hardware Components 2 4 Jumpers 3 3V Standby Connector Power Jumper Pins Explanation of Jumpers z Jumper To modify the operation of the add on card a as jumper can be used to choose between optional A settings A jumper creates shorts between two rn Setting pins to change the function of the connector Pin 1 is id
14. ps Put the add on card back into the antistatic bags when not in use For grounding purposes make sure that your system chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply the case the mounting fasteners and the add on card Unpacking The add on card is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid static damage When unpacking your component or your system make sure that the person handling it is static protected ZA Note To avoid damaging your components and to ensure proper installa tion be sure to always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding removing or changing any hardware components 3 1 SUPER AOC STG i2T Add on Card User s Guide 3 2 Before Installation To install the add on card properly be sure to follow the instructions below 1 3 3 Power down the system Remove the power cord from the wall socket Use industry standard anti static equipment such as gloves or wrist strap and follow the instructions listed on Page 3 1 to avoid damage caused by ESD Familiarize yourself with the server motherboard and or chassis documenta tion Confirm that your operating system includes the latest updates and hotfixes Installing the Add on Card Follow the steps below to install the add on card into your system 1 Remove the server cover and if necessary set aside any screws for later use Remove the add on card slot cover If the case requires a scr
15. puter Inc f Note If the FOUND NEW HARDWARE WIZARD screen displays on your system click CANCEL 3 Click on INSTALL DRIVERS AND SOFTWARE 4 Follow the prompts to complete the installation 3 5 Installing the Linux Operating System Follow the steps below to install the driver to a Linux system Build a Binary RPM Package 1 Run rpmbuild tb lt filename tar gz gt 2 Replace lt filename tar gz gt with the specific filename of the driver Note For the build to work properly the current running kernel MUST match the version and configuration of the installed kernel sources If you have just recompiled the kernel reboot the system at this time 3 3 SUPER AOC STG i2T Add on Card User s Guide 3 6 Building the Driver Manually Follow the instructions below to build the driver manually 1 Move the base driver tar file to the directory of your choice For example home username ixgbe or usr local src ixgbe 2 Untar unzip archive tar zxf ixgbe x x x tar gz 3 Change to the driver src directory cd ixgbe x x x src 4 Compile the driver module make install The binary will be installed as lib modules KERNEL_VERSION kernel drivers net ixgbe ixgbe k o The install locations listed above are the default locations They might not be correct for certain Linux distributions For more information see the Idistrib txt file included in the driver tar Note IXGBE_NO_LRO is a compile time flag
16. s e Intel QuickData Technology DMA engine that enhances data acceleration and lowers CPU usage e Support for jumbo frames of up to 15 5KB e 802 1q VLAN support e Two integrated independent 10GBase T interfaces operate at 10GBase T 10Gb s and 1000Base T 1Gb s modes e Direct Cache Access DCA to avoid cache misses e MSI X support to minimize interrupt overhead and to allow load balancing be tween multiple cores CPUs e Receives and Transmits Side Scaling for Windows environment and Scalable I O for Linux environments Performance e TCP UDP Segmentation Offload e IPv6 Support for IP TCP and IP UDP Receive Checksum Offload e Supports Fibre Channel over Ethernet FCoE e Low latency interrupts e DCA support 1 2 Chapter 1 Overview Virtualization e Support for Virtual Machine Device Queues VMDq and Next generation VMDq e L2 Ethernet MAC address and VLAN filters e PC SIG SR IOV implementation e Advanced Packet Filtering e VLAN support to allow creation of multiple VLAN segments Manageability e Preboot eXecution Environment PXE support e Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP and Remote Network Monitoring RMON statistics counters e iSCSI remote boot Required Cables e RJ 45 Category 6 up to 55m Category 6A up to 100m OS Support The AOC STG i2T add on card supports the following operating systems OS e Windows Vista SP2 2003 SP2 2008 SP2 e Linux RedHat EL SuSe SLES e FreeBSD
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