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AOC-CIBQ-M1
User's Guide
Revision 1.0

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  • Page 1 AOC-CIBQ-M1 User's Guide Revision 1.0...
  • Page 2 The information in this User's Guide has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document, and makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this user's guide, or to notify any person or organization of the updates.
  • Page 3: Returning Merchandise For Service

    The AOC-CIBQ-m1 simplifies system development by providing both InfiniBand (40Gb/s) and Ethernet (10Gb/s) support in one hardware design. The AOC-CIBQ-m1 is designed in a small microLP form factor to fit within Supermicro Twin and MicroCloud server systems.
  • Page 4: Naming Convention

    AOC-CIBQ-M1 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

    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. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands Tel:...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    AOC-CIBQ-M1 Add-on Card User's Guide Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1 Overview Overview ......................1-1 Key Features ....................1-1 Specifications ....................1-1 Chapter 2 Hardware Components Add-On Card Image and Layout ..............2-1 Major Components ..................2-1 Connectors and PCB LEDs ................2-2 USB Ports ....................
  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Overview

    Chapter 1: Overview 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 AOC-CIBQ-m1 Add-on Card User's Guide Connectivity • Interoperable with InfiniBand or 10GbE switches • Passive copper cable with ESD protection • Powered connectors for optical and active cable support InfiniBand • IBTA Specification 1.2.1 compliant • Hardware-based congestion control •...
  • Page 9 Chapter 1: Overview • IEEE P802.1Qaz D0.2 ETS • IEEE P802.1Qbb D1.0 Priority-based Flow Control • Jumbo frame support (9.6KB) Hardware-based I/O Virtualization • Single Root IOV • Address translation and protection • Dedicated adapter resources • Multiple queues per virtual machine •...
  • Page 10: Protocol Support

    AOC-CIBQ-m1 Add-on Card User's Guide Protocol Support • Open MPI, OSU MVAPICH, Intel MPI, MS MPI, PLATFORM MPI • TCP,UDP, EoIB, IPoIB, SDP, RDS • SRP, iSER, NFS RDMA • uDAPL Operating Systems/Distributions • Novell SLES, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), and other Linux distributions •...
  • Page 11: Supported Platforms

    Chapter 1: Overview Supported Platforms • Supermicro Twin and MicroCloud 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.
  • Page 12 AOC-CIBQ-m1 Add-on Card User's Guide Notes...
  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Hardware Components

    Add-On Card Image and Layout The AOC-CIBQ-m1 Image The AOC-CIBQ-m1 Layout Mellanox ConnectX-3 QDR Controller Major Components The following major components are installed on the AOC-CIBQ-m1: 1. Mellanox ConnectX-3 QDR Controller 2. QSFP (Quad Small Form Factor Pluggable) Port 3. Dual USB 2.0 Ports...
  • Page 14: Connectors And Pcb Leds

    AOC-CIBQ-m1 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 the location of the USB ports. QSFP Port A single QSFP port is located on the add-on card.
  • Page 15: 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 16: Add-On Card Brackets

    AOC-CIBQ-m1 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.
  • Page 17: Installing The Add-On Card

    Chapter 3: Installation 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.
  • Page 18: Installing Drivers And Firmware

    3. Click on INSTALL DRIVERS AND SOFTWARE. 4. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. Installing Drivers and Firmware Use the procedures below to install both drivers and firmware for the AOC-CIBQ-m1 add-on card for both Linux and Windows. Linux Drivers Use the following procedures for installing AOC-CIBF-m1 drivers for the Linux operating system.
  • Page 19: Windows Drivers

    ./install.sh This installs the 10G drivers to your system. Windows Drivers Use the following procedures for installing AOC-CIBQ-m1 add-on card drivers for the Windows operating system. Installing InfiniBand Drivers for the Windows Operating System 1. From the CDR-NIC LAN driver CD or FTP site, go to the following directory: Mellanox >...
  • Page 20: Firmware Update Procedures

    AOC-CIBQ-m1 Add-on Card User's Guide Firmware Update Procedures Use the following procedures for updating the AOC-CIBQ-m1 add-on card firmware for both the Linux and Windows operating systems. Updating Firmware for the Linux Operating System 1. From the CDR-NIC LAN driver CD or FTP site, go to the following directory: Mellanox >...
  • Page 21 (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.

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