AOC-CTG-i1S User's Guide Revision 1.
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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-CTG-i1S add-on card. About this Add-on Card The AOC-CTG-i1S 10 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter is a flexible and scalable Ethernet adapter designed for today's demanding data center environments.
AOC-CTG-i1S Add-on Card User's Guide Conventions Used in the User's Guide Pay special attention to the following symbols 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. Note: Additional information given to differentiate between various models or provides information for correct system setup.
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AOC-CTG-i1S Add-on Card User's Guide Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1 Overview 1-1 Overview.......................................................................................................... 1-1 1-2 Key Features.................................................................................................... 1-1 1-3 Specifications...................................................................................................
Chapter 1: Overview Chapter 1 Overview 1-1 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://www.supermicro.com/ products/nfo/networking.cfm#adapter.
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Chapter 1: Overview • Network Monitoring (RMON) statistics counters • iSCSI remote boot • OS Support Windows® 7, 2003, 2008, 2008 R2, Vista • RedHat EL, SuSe SLES • FreeBSD 8.
AOC-CTG-i1S Add-on Card User's Guide • • Compliance/Environmental RoHS Compliant 6/6, Pb Free Supported Platforms Supermicro Twin Server Systems with microLP expansion slot (see table below) Notes: (1) = 1U Bracket. (2) = 2U Bracket. This product is only available as an integrated solution with Supermicro server systems. For the most current product information, visit: www. supermicro.com.
Chapter 2: Hardware Components Chapter 2 Hardware Components 2-1 Add-On Card Image and Layout The AOC-CTG-i1S Image 1 3 2 The AOC-CTG-i1S Layout Intel 82599EN 10GbE Controller 1 2 3 2-2 Major Components The following major components are installed on the AOC-CTG-i1S: 1. Intel 82599EN 10GbE Controller 2. SFP+ Port 3. Dual USB 2.
AOC-CTG-i1S Add-on Card User's Guide 2-3 Connectors and PCB LEDs USB Ports Two USB 2.0 ports are located on the add-on card. Refer to the add-on card layout on page 2-1 for the location of the USB ports. SFP+ Port A single SFP+ 10GbE adapter port is located on the add-on card. Connect a DAC Twin Axial cable or an LC FiberOptic SR cable to the port to provide Gigabit Ethernet communication. Refer to the add-on card layout on Page 2-1 for the location of the SFP+ port.
Chapter 3: Installation Chapter 3 Installation 3-1 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To avoid damaging 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.
AOC-CTG-i1S Add-on Card User's Guide 3-2 Add-On Card Brackets The add-on card ships with a PCB bracket that is pre-installed at the factory. For 1U systems, an I/O bracket is also pre-installed on the card. For 2U systems, the I\O bracket is bundled with the card and must be installed by the customer. See the drawings below for bracket details.
Chapter 3: Installation 3-4 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. 2. Remove the add-on card slot cover. If the case requires a screw, place the screw aside for later use. 3. 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. 4. Secure the add-on card to the chassis.
AOC-CTG-i1S Add-on Card User's Guide 3. Click on INSTALL DRIVERS AND SOFTWARE. 4. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. 3-6 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 ’ 2. Replace with the specific filename of the driver.
Chapter 3: Installation 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. Note: IXGBE_NO_LRO is a compile time flag. The user can enable it at compile time to remove support for LRO from the driver.
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(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 whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.
