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LAN and SAN networks, and reliable performance. This is the best choice for rapid provisioning of networks in an agile data center. This product is sold only as part of an integrated solution with Supermicro® server systems.
Super AOC-STG-i4S 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 for safety instructions 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.
Returning Merchandise for Service ................3 Naming Convention for Standard Network Adaptors ............ 4 Networking Adapter List ....................4 Conventions Used in the User's Guide ................. 4 Contacting Supermicro ....................6 Chapter 1 Overview Overview ......................1-1 Product Highlights ................... 1-1 Technical Specifications ..................
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Super AOC-STG-i4S Add-on Card User's Guide DIP Switch ....................2-4 Chapter 3 Installation Static-Sensitive Devices .................. 3-1 Precautions ..................... 3-1 Unpacking ....................... 3-1 Before Installation ................... 3-1 Installing the Add-on Card ................3-2 Installing the Drivers in Windows ..............3-3 Installing the Drivers in Linux ................
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.
Super AOC-STG-i4S Add-on Card User's Guide Technical Specifications General • Intel® XL710-BM1 controller • Low Profile Standard form factor • PCI-E 3.0 x8 (8GT/s) interface • Quad SFP+ connectors with speed up to 10Gbps per port • Load balancing on multiple CPUs •...
• Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and Remote Network Monitoring (RMON) static counters Management Features • Asset Management support on Supermicro® X10 generation platforms • Controller asset tags such as part number, revision, serial number, and MAC addresses • Controller thermal sensor Advanced Software Features •...
Super AOC-STG-i4S Add-on Card User's Guide OS Support The AOC-STG-i4S add-on card supports the following operating systems: • Windows® Server 2012 R2, 2012, 2008 R2 X86-64 • Linux RedHat EL 6.5 and 7.0 IA-32, X86-64, and IA-64 • Linux SuSE SLES 11 SP3 and 12 IA-32, X86-64, and IA-64 •...
REV: 1.01 JNCSI1 DESIGNED IN USA JGF1 The AOC-STG-i4S Layout Major Components The following major components are on the AOC-STG-i4S 1. Intel XL710-BM1 5. SFP+ Port 3 2. SFP+ Port 0 6. Thermal Alert 3. SFP+ Port 1 7. DIP Switch 4.
Super AOC-STG-i4S Add-on Card User's Guide LAN Ports and LAN LED Indicators LAN Ports There are four SFP+ LAN ports on the add-on card. These LAN ports support con- nection speeds of 10Gbps and 1Gbps. Use a direct-attach twinaxial copper cable.
Chapter 2: Hardware Components Connectors and Switches Thermal Alert Connector Thermal Alert Pin Definition Connect an external cable (not included) from Definition the motherboard to the thermal alert connector at JP2 to monitor the chipset die temperature. Refer Thermal_Alert_N to the table on the right for the pin definition. Refer to page 2-1 for the location of the jumper.
Super AOC-STG-i4S 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 for the location of the switch.
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 •...
Super AOC-STG-i4S Add-on Card User's Guide 2. Unplug the power cord. 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 caused by ESD. 4. Familiarize yourself with the server, motherboard, and/or chassis documenta- tion.
Follow the steps below to install the drivers for Windows. Download the latest CDR- NIC drivers from ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/Networking_Drivers/. 1. Run the CDR-NIC drivers installation. 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.
Super AOC-STG-i4S Add-on Card User's Guide Installing the Drivers in Linux Follow the steps below to install the driver to a Linux system. Build a Binary RPM Package Run ‘rpmbuild -tb <filename.tar.gz>’ 2. Replace <filename.tar.gz> with the specific filename of the driver.
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Chapter 3: Installation With 2.6 based kernels also make sure that older e1000 drivers are removed from the kernel, before loading the new module: rmmod e1000; modprobe e1000 Assign an IP address to the interface by entering the following, where <x> is the interface number: ifconfig eth<x>...
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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 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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