AOC-STG-I2 USER'S GUIDE Rev. 1.
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Safety Information and Technical Specifications Table of Contents Introduction Overview .............................................................................................................v Product Features.................................................................................................v Supported Operating Systems ...........................................................................vi Required Cables ............................................................................
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Safety Information and Technical Specifications Introduction Overview This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users who intend to integrate Supermicro's AOC-STG-I2 Add-on Card. Product Features The AOC-STG-I2 offers the following features: • High-performing, PCI-E 10Gb Ethernet connection ideally suited for demanding enterprise applications. • Dual-port Intel® 82598EB with two CX4 connectors. • CX4-to-Optical module/cable (optional).
Add-on Card User's Guide Supported Operating Systems The AOC-STG-I2 supports the following Operating Systems (OS): • Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows 2003 • Linux • VMWare ESX Server Required Cables The AOC-STG-I2 requires the following cables: • • CX4 copper-based cable. Maximum length 15 meters. InfiniBand 4x DDR cable (converts CX4 to optical). Maximum length 100 meters.
Safety Information and Technical Specifications Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.
Safety Information and Technical Specifications Chapter 1 Safety Guidelines To avoid personal injury and property damage, carefully follow all the safety steps listed below when accessing your system or handling the components. 1-1 ESD Safety Guidelines Electric Static Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent damage to your system, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD.
Add-on Card User's Guide 1-3 • An Important Note to Users 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 manual.
Safety Information and Technical Specifications Chapter 2 Add-on Card Components 2-1 Front Connectors and LEDs 1 3 2 1 Components 1. LAN Connector Ports 2. LAN Port LEDs 3.
Add-on Card User's Guide 2-2 Front Connector and LED Definitions 1. LAN ports LAN ports allow the Add-on card to connect a maximum of two network cables (CX4 connectors). Each LAN port provides up to 10 gigabits per second connection speed and require CX4 copper-based cables for maximum throughput. The ports are designated Port 1 and Port 2. 2. LAN Port LEDs Each LAN port has a corresponding bi-level, dual-color LED which indicates connection, activity, and connection speed (in Giga-bits/second).
Safety Information and Technical Specifications Chapter 3 Installation 3-1 Before Installation Before installation, do the following 1. Power down the system. 2. Remove the power cord from the wall socket. 3. Use industry standard anti-static equipment (i.e. gloves or wrist strap) and/or an environment that prevents accidental electrostatic discharge. 4. Familiarize yourself with the server, motherboard, and/or chassis documentation. 5.
Add-on Card User's Guide 3-3 Windows 2003/XP/2000 Installation Use the following instructions to install the drivers to a supported Windows Operating Systems. (For the latest systems, see page v.) 1. Run the Installation CD and when prompted click Install Drivers and Software. 2. Check I accept the terms in the license agreement. 3. Click Next. 4. Choose the appropriate Driver. 5. Click Next. 6. Click Install.
Safety Information and Technical Specifications 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 ldistrib.txt file included in the driver tar.
Add-on Card User's Guide 6. Assign an IP address to the interface by entering the following, where x is the interface number: ifconfig ethx netmask 7. Verify that the interface works.
