Supermicro AOC-STG-I2 User Manual

Supermicro AOC-STG-I2 User Manual

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AOC-STG-I2
USER'S GUIDE
Rev. 1.0

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  • Page 1 AOC-STG-I2 USER'S GUIDE Rev. 1.0...
  • Page 2 Please Note: For the most up-to-date version of this manual, please see our web site at www.supermicro.com. Super Micro Computer, Inc. ("Supermicro") reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this manual at any time and without notice. This product, including software, if any, and documentation may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated or reduced to any medium or machine without prior written consent.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Overview ...v Product Features ...v Supported Operating Systems ...vi Required Cables ...vi Contacting Supermicro ... vii Chapter 1 Safety Guidelines ESD Safety Guidelines ... 1-1 General Safety Guidelines ... 1-1 An Important Note to Users ... 1-2 Chapter 2 Add-on Card Components Front Connectors and LEDs ...
  • Page 4 Add-on Card User's Guide Notes...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Overview This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users who intend to integrate Supermicro's AOC-STG-I2 Add-on Card. Product Features The AOC-STG-I2 offers the following features: • High-performing, PCI-E 10Gb Ethernet connection ideally suited for demanding enterprise applications.
  • Page 6: Supported Operating Systems

    Add-on Card User's Guide Supported Operating Systems The AOC-STG-I2 supports the following Operating Systems (OS): • Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows 2003 • Linux • VMWare ESX Server Required Cables The AOC-STG-I2 requires the following cables: • CX4 copper-based cable. Maximum length 15 meters.
  • Page 7: 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) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML...
  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Safety Guidelines

    Safety Guidelines To avoid personal injury and property damage, carefully follow all the safety steps listed below when accessing your system or handling the components. ESD Safety Guidelines Electric Static Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent dam- age to your system, it is important to handle it very carefully.
  • Page 9: An Important Note To Users

    Add-on Card User's Guide An Important Note to Users • All images and layouts shown in this user's guide are based upon the latest PCB Revision available at the time of publishing. The card you have received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.
  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Add-On Card Components

    Add-on Card Components Front Connectors and LEDs Safety Information and Technical Specifi cations Chapter 2 Components 1. LAN Connector Ports 2. LAN Port LEDs ® 3. Intel 82598EB...
  • Page 11: Front Connector And Led Defi Nitions

    Add-on Card User's Guide Front Connector and LED Defi nitions 1. LAN ports LAN ports allow the Add-on card to connect a maximum of two network cables (CX4 connectors). Each LAN port provides up to 10 gigabits per second connection speed and require CX4 copper-based cables for maximum throughput.
  • Page 12: Before Installation

    Before Installation Before installation, do the following Power down the system. Remove the power cord from the wall socket. Use industry standard anti-static equipment (i.e. gloves or wrist strap) and/or an environment that prevents accidental electrostatic discharge. Familiarize yourself with the server, motherboard, and/or chassis documenta- tion.
  • Page 13: Windows 2003/Xp/2000 Installation

    Add-on Card User's Guide Windows 2003/XP/2000 Installation Use the following instructions to install the drivers to a supported Windows Operat- ing Systems. (For the latest systems, see page v.) Run the Installation CD and when prompted click Install Drivers and Soft- ware.
  • Page 14 Safety Information and Technical Specifi cations 2. Untar/unzip archive: tar zxf ixgbe-x.x.x.tar.gz 3. Change to the driver src directory: cd ixgbe-x.x.x/src/ 4. Compile the driver module: make install The binary will be installed as: /lib/modules/[KERNEL_VERSION]/kernel/drivers/net/ixgbe/ ixgbe.[k]o The install locations listed above are the default locations. They might not be correct for certain Linux distributions.
  • Page 15 Add-on Card User's Guide 6. Assign an IP address to the interface by entering the following, where x is the interface number: ifconfi g ethx <IP_address> netmask <netmask> 7. 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>...

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