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AOC-MTG-i4T
User's Guide
Revision 1.0b

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  • Page 1 AOC-MTG-i2T AOC-MTG-i4T User's Guide Revision 1.0b...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: About This Add-On Card

    AOC-MTG-i2T/i4T add-on card. About this Add-on Card The Supermicro AOC-MTG-i4T and AOC-MTG-i2T are the most feature rich low power 10GBase-T controllers in the market today. Based on the Intel® X550 chipset with virtualization features such as VXLAN and NVGRE, it offers flexible connec- tivity selection for all networking requirements.
  • Page 4: Conventions Used In The User's Guide

    AOC-MTG-i2T/i4T 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.
  • Page 5: Contacting Supermicro

    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) Website: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 3 Installation Static-Sensitive Devices .................. 3-1 Before Installation ................... 3-2 Installing the Add-on Card ................3-2 3-3-1 AOC-MTG-i4T and AOC-MTG-i2T ............3-2 3-3-2 AOC-MTG-i4TM and AOC-MTG-i2TM Internal........3-3 AOC-MTG-i4TM and AOC-MTG-i2TM Swappable Bracket ......3-4 Installing Drivers on Windows ................. 3-5 Installing Drivers on Linux ................
  • Page 7: 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://www.supermicro.com/ products/nfo/networking.cfm#adapter.
  • Page 8: 1-3 Specifications

    AOC-MTG-i2T/i4T Add-on Card User's Guide 1-3 Specifications General • Intel® X550 10GbE controller with integrated 10GBase-T copper PHYs • Super I/O Module (SIOM) Form Factor • Quad and dual RJ45 ports I/O Features • MSI/MSI-X support • Low Latency •...
  • Page 9 Remote Boot iSCSI and FCoE • EEEE 1588 • Asset Management support on Supermicro® platforms • NC-SI for Remote Management on Supermicro® platforms Cables Support • RJ-45 Category-6 up to 55m; Category-6A up to 100m Power Consumption • AOC-MTG-i4T: Typical 22W, Maximum 26W •...
  • Page 10 AOC-MTG-i2T/i4T Add-on Card User's Guide Supported Platforms • Supermicro® motherboards with Super I/O Module slot • Supermicro® server systems with Super I/O Module slot (See SIOM Compat- ibility Matrix online) http://www.supermicro.com/support/resources/AOC/AOC_Compatibility_SIOM. Supported Operating Systems Operating System IA32 Windows® 7 SP1 Windows 8, 8.1...
  • Page 11 4-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter AOC-MTG-i4T BKT-0088L Swappable bracket for 2U+ chassis AOC-MTG-i4TM 4-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter AOC-MTG-i4TM BKT-0087L Internal bracket AOC-MTG-i2T 2-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter AOC-MTG-i2T BKT-0086L Swappable bracket for 2U+ chassis AOC-MTG-i2TM 2-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter AOC-MTG-i2TM BKT-0085L...
  • Page 12 AOC-MTG-i2T/i4T Add-on Card User's Guide Similar Products Product Part Form Speed Connector Total Controller Number Factor Type Ports AOC-MGP-i2 SIOM 1GbE RJ45 Intel i350 AOC-MGP-i4 SIOM 1GbE RJ45 Intel i350 AOC-MTGN-i2S SIOM 10GbE SFP+ Intel 82599 AOC-MTG-i4S SIOM 10GbE SFP+...
  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Hardware Components

    Chapter 2: Hardware Components Chapter 2 Hardware Components Add-On Card Image and Layout The AOC-MTG-i2T Image LAN2 LAN1 Intel X550-AT2 LED1 DESIGNED IN USA The AOC-MTG-i2T Layout 1. RJ45 LAN Port 1 4. LED1 2. RJ45 LAN Port 2 5. S1 - DIP Switch...
  • Page 14 AOC-MTG-i2T/i4T Add-on Card User's Guide The AOC-MTG-i4T Image LAN3 LAN4 LAN2 LAN1 Intel Intel X550-AT2 X550-AT2 LED1 JPL1 DESIGNED IN USA The AOC-MTG-i4T Layout 1. JPL1 5. RJ45 LAN Port 4 2. RJ45 LAN Port 1 6. Intel X550-AT2 3. RJ45 LAN Port 2 7.
  • Page 15: Major Components

    Chapter 2: Hardware Components Major Components The following components are on the AOC-MTG-i2T: 1. RJ45 LAN port 1 2. RJ45 LAN port 2 3. Intel X550-AT2 10GbE Controller 4. LED1 - Overheat LED 5. S1 - DIP Switch The following components are on the AOC-MTG-i4T: 1.
  • Page 16: Lan Ports And Lan Led Indicators

    AOC-MTG-i2T/i4T Add-on Card User's Guide LAN Ports and LAN LED Indicators LAN Ports There are two LAN ports on the AOC-MTG-i2T and four LAN ports on the AOC-MTG- i4T. These LAN ports support connection speeds of 10Gbps. Use a direct-attach RJ45 type LAN cable.
  • Page 17: Jumpers And Connectors

    Chapter 2: Hardware Components Jumpers and Connectors Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the add-on card, a jumper can be used to choose between optional settings. A jumper creates shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board.
  • Page 18: Dip Switch

    AOC-MTG-i2T/i4T Add-on Card User's Guide DIP Switch The DIP Switch at S1 provides SMBUS address selection. You can configure the card with static SMBUS address. Refer to the tables below for address selections. Refer to page 2-1 and 2-2 for the location of the switch.
  • Page 19: Chapter 3 Installation

    Chapter 3: Installation Chapter 3 Installation Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. 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 •...
  • Page 20: Before Installation

    AOC-MTG-i2T/i4T Add-on Card User's Guide Before Installation Before you install the add-on card, follow the instructions below. 1. Power down the system. 2. Unplug the power cord. 3. Use industry-standard anti-static equipment such as gloves or a wrist strap and follow the precautions on page 3-1 to avoid damage caused by ESD.
  • Page 21: 3-3-2 Aoc-Mtg-I4Tm And Aoc-Mtg-I2Tm Internal

    Chapter 3: Installation 4. Secure the add-on card to the chassis. If required, use the screw that you previously removed. 5. Attach any necessary external cables to the add-on card. 6. Replace the system cover. 7. Plug in the power cord and power up the system. 3-3-2 AOC-MTG-i4TM and AOC-MTG-i2TM Internal Follow this step to install the add-on card if your system does not support a swap- pable bracket.
  • Page 22: Aoc-Mtg-I4Tm And Aoc-Mtg-I2Tm Swappable Bracket

    AOC-MTG-i2T/i4T Add-on Card User's Guide AOC-MTG-i4TM and AOC-MTG-i2TM Swappable Bracket Follow the steps below to install the add-on card into your system that supports a swappable bracket. The add-on card must be installed in the swappable bracket before it can be installed in the your system 1.
  • Page 23: Installing Drivers On Windows

    Follow the steps below to install the drivers for Windows. Download the drivers from the Supermicro FTP site at ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/Networking_Drivers/. 1. Run CDR-NIC. 2. When the SUPERMICRO window appears, click on the computer icon next to the product model. Note: If the FOUND NEW HARDWARE WIZARD screen displays on your system, click CANCEL.
  • Page 24 AOC-MTG-i2T/i4T Add-on Card User's Guide 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 /usr/local/src/ixgbe 2. Untar/unzip archive, where <x.x.x> is the version number for the driver tar file: tar zxf ixgbe-x.x.x.tar.gz...
  • Page 25: Installing Drivers On Freebsd

    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 <IP_address>...
  • Page 26 AOC-MTG-i2T/i4T Add-on Card User's Guide 5. To assign an IP address to the interface, enter the following: ifconfig ixgb<interface_num> <IP_address> 6. Verify that the interface works. Enter the following, where <IP_address> is the IP address for another machine on the same subnet as the interface that is being tested: ping <IP_address>...
  • Page 27 Chapter 3: Installation Remove the following lines from the /usr/src/sys/conf/files.i386 file, if they exist: /dev/ixgb/if_ixgb_fx_hw.c optional ixgb /dev/ixgb/if_ixgb_phy.c optional ixgb Edit the kernel configuration file (i.e., GENERIC or MYKERNEL) in /usr/src/sys/ i386/conf, and ensure the following line is present: device ixgb Compile and install the kernel.
  • Page 28 AOC-MTG-i2T/i4T Add-on Card User's Guide Notes 3-10...
  • Page 29 (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 com- munication 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.

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