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  • Page 1

    User's Guide Revision 1.0 AOC-CTG-i2S[...]

  • Page 2

    User's Guide Revision 1.0 Release Date: September 21, 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 t[...]

  • Page 3

    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-i2S add-on card. About this Add-on Card The AOC-CTG-i2S 10 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter is a exible and scalable Ether - net adapter designed for[...]

  • Page 4

    iv AOC-CTG-i2S 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: W arning: Important information given to ensure proper system installation or to prevent damage to the components or injury to[...]

  • Page 5

    v Preface Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer , Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. T el: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (T echnical Support) Website: www .supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V . Het Sterren[...]

  • Page 6

    T able of Contents Preface Chapter 1 Overview 1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1 1-2 Key Features ................................................................................................... 1-1 1-3 Specications ........................................[...]

  • Page 7

    Chapter 1: Overview 1-1 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 a[...]

  • Page 8

    1-2 AOC-CTG-i2S Add-on Card User's Guide • PCI-E 2.0 x8 (5GT/s) • Load balancing on multiple CPUs • iSCSI remote boot support • Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) support • Intel ® PROSet Utility for Windows ® Device Manager I/O Features • Intel QuickData T echnology: DMA engine that enhances data acceleration a[...]

  • Page 9

    Chapter 1: Overview 1-3 • Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and Remote Network Monitoring (RMON) statistics counters • iSCSI remote boot OS Support • Windows ® 7, 8, Server 2003, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2, Server 2012, Vista • RedHat EL, SuSe SLES • FreeBSD • VMware Cables Support • SFP+ direct attached[...]

  • Page 10

    1-4 AOC-CTG-i2S Add-on Card User's Guide (2) - 2U Bracket Note1: This add-on card (AOC-CTG-i2S) is not recommended for 12-node MicroCloud systems. Note2: This product is only available to Supermicro OEM customers and is sold as an integrated solution with Supermicro server systems. For the most current product information, visit: www .supermic[...]

  • Page 11

    Chapter 2: Hardware Components 2-1 Intel 82599ES 10GbE Controller Chapter 2 Hardware Components 2-1 Add-On Card Image and Layout The AOC-CTG-i2S Layout 1 2-2 Major Components The following major components are installed on the AOC-CTG-i2S: 1. Intel 82599ES 10GbE Controller 2. Dual SFP+ Ports 3. Dual USB 2.0 Ports 1 2 3 2 3 The AOC-CTG-i2S Image[...]

  • Page 12

    2-2 AOC-CTG-i2S Add-on Card User's Guide 2-3 Connectors and LEDs SFP+ Ports T wo SFP+ 10GbE adapter ports are located on the add-on card. Connect a DAC T win Axial cable or an LC Fiber- Optic SR cable to the ports to provide Gigabit Ethernet communication. Refer to the add-on card layout on Page 2-1 for the location of the SFP+ port. Note: For[...]

  • Page 13

    3-1 Chapter 3: Installation Chapter 3 Installation 3-1 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. T o avoid dam - aging your add-on card, it is important to handle it very carefully . The following measures are generally sufcient to protect your equipment from ESD. Precautions • Use a grounded [...]

  • Page 14

    3-2 AOC-CTG-i2S Add-on Card User's Guide Removing/Installing the IO Bracket Refer to the illustration at right for the following instructions on removing/installing the I/O bracket. T o remove the I/O bracket : Loosen and remove the I/O bracket screw , then gently pull the bracket away from the add-on card. T o install the I/O bracket : Positi[...]

  • Page 15

    3-3 Chapter 3: Installation 3-3 Before Installation T o install the add-on card properly , be sure to follow the instructions below . 1. Power down the system. 2. Remove the power cord from the wall socket. 3. Use industry standard anti-static equipment (such as gloves or wrist strap) and follow the instructions listed on Page 3-1 to avoid damage c[...]

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    3-4 AOC-CTG-i2S Add-on Card User's Guide Note : If the FOUND NEW HARDWARE WIZARD screen displays on your system, click CANCEL. 3. Click on INST ALL DRIVERS AND SOFTW ARE. 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 R[...]

  • Page 17

    3-5 Chapter 3: Installation 3-7 Building the Driver Manually Follow the instructions below to build the driver manually . 1. Move the base driver tar le to the directory of your choice. For example /home/username/ixgbe or /usr/local/src/ixgbe 2. Untar/unzip archive, where <x.x.x> is the version number for the driver tar le: tar zxf ixgb[...]

  • Page 18

    3-6 AOC-CTG-i2S Add-on Card User's Guide For 2.6 kernels, the insmod command can be used if the full path to the driver module is specied. For example: insmod /lib/modules/<KERNEL VERSION>/kernel/drivers/net/ ixgbe/ixgbe.ko In addition, when using 2.6-based kernels, make sure that older ixgbe drivers are removed from the kernel before[...]

  • Page 19

    (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 signicant injury or[...]