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- Page 1 AOC-B25G-6X4D/X4D User's Guide Revision 1.0a...
- Page 2 For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 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.
- Page 3 AOC-B25G-6X4D/X4D add-on card. About this Add-on Card The Supermicro® AOC-B25G-6X4D/X4D is one of the most feature-rich 25GbE controllers in the market. With built-in 25GbE connectivity, it provides unparalleled density, performance, and functional ity. Based on the Mellanox® ConnectX-4 Lx EN with features such as VXLAN, NVGRE, and RoCE, it provides flexible connectivity to meet different networking requirements.
- Page 4 AOC-B25G-6X4D/X4D 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: Note: Additional information given to differentiate between various models or provides information for correct system setup.
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Page 5: Preface
Preface 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) Website: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
AOC-B25G-6X4D/X4D Add-on Card User's Guide Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1 Overview Overview ......................1-1 Key Features ....................1-1 Specifications ....................1-2 Available SKUs ....................1-4 Chapter 2 Hardware Components Add-On Card Image and Layout ..............2-1 Major Components ..................2-2 Chapter 3 Installation Static-Sensitive Devices .................. -
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/... -
Page 8: Specifications
AOC-B25G-6X4D/X4D Add-on Card User's Guide Specifications General • Supermicro Blade Mezzanine Card • Mellanox ConnectX-4 Lx EN 25GbE Controller Ethernet • 25GbE/10GbE • IEEE 802.3ad, 802.1AX Link Aggregation • IEEE 802.1Q, 802.1P VLAN tags, and priority • IEEE 1588v2 •... - Page 9 Chapter 1: Overview Hardware-based I/O Virtualization • Single root IOV • Multi-function per port • Multiple queues per virtual machine • VMware NetQueue support Virtualization • SR-IOV: Up to 256 virtual functions • SR-IOV: Up to 16 physical functions per port CPU Offloads •...
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Page 10: Available Skus
AOC-B25G-6X4D/X4D Add-on Card User's Guide Power Consumption • 12.5W typical / 14.6W max Operating Conditions • Operating temperature: 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F) • Storage temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) • Storage humidity: 90% non-condensing relative humidity at 35°C Physical Dimensions •... -
Page 11: Chapter 2 Hardware Components
Chapter 2: Hardware Components Chapter 2 Hardware Components Add-On Card Image and Layout Image of AOC-B25G-6X4D Top View Bottom View Layout of AOC-B25G-6X4D MAC CODE AOC-B25G-6X4D REV:1.00 DESIGNED IN USA Top View Bottom View 1. Board to Board Connector 4. Q Strip® Connector 2. -
Page 12: Major Components
2. Mellanox ConnectX-4 Lx EN Mounting Holes Major Components The following major components are built-in on the AOC-B25G-6X4D/X4D: 1. One (1) Mellanox ConnectX-4 Lx EN 2. One (1) Q Strip Connector on AOC-B25G-6X4D 3. One (1) ExaMEZZ Connector on AOC-B25G-X4D... -
Page 13: 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 14: Before Installation
AOC-B25G-6X4D/X4D Add-on Card User's Guide Before Installation Before you install the add-on card, follow the instructions below. 1. 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 15 Chapter 3: Installation 3. Insert the standoffs into the motherboard’s mounting holes. Place the add-on card upper of the motherboard, align the mounting holes and add-on card slot. Gently push the add-on card slot to the corresponding slot on the moth- erboard, and then secure it.
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Page 16: Installing Drivers (For Mellanox Connectx-4 Lx En)
AOC-B25G-6X4D/X4D Add-on Card User's Guide Installing Drivers (for Mellanox ConnectX-4 Lx En) Use the procedures below to install drivers for Linux. Linux Drivers Use the following procedures to install drivers on the Linux operating system. Installing Mellanox Drivers for the Linux Operating System. - Page 17 Chapter 3: Installation Windows Drivers Use the following procedures to install drivers on the Windows operating system. Installing Mellanox Drivers for the Windows Operating System 1. Go to Mellanox Support website to download the driver. Note: To avoid the compatible issue, beware of the software version before installing the driver.
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Page 18: Configuring Efi Mode From System Setup
AOC-B25G-6X4D/X4D Add-on Card User's Guide Configuring EFI mode from System Setup During the host boot process, EFI mode configuration can be modified through BIOS setup. 1. From the top of the tool bar, select Advanced to enter the submenu. Choose PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration and press <Enter>... - Page 19 Chapter 3: Installation 3. To see the available boot options of the UEFI Network Drive, select Boot to enter the submenu. When the following screen appears, use the arrow keys to select UEFI NETWORK Drive BBS Priorities and press <Enter>. 4.
- Page 20 AOC-B25G-6X4D/X4D Add-on Card User's Guide 5. After the system configuration is completed, select Save Changes and Reset from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter> to save the changes made. Note: All screenshots shown are for illustration purpose only and may not...