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- Page 1 AOC-S40G-i1Q AOC-S40G-i2Q USER’S GUIDE Revision 1.1a Arrow.com. Downloaded from...
- Page 2 This product, including software and documentation, is the property of Supermicro and/or its licensors, and is supplied only under a license. Any use or reproduction of this product is not allowed, except as expressly permitted by the terms of said license.
- Page 3 Preface About This User's Guide This user's guide is written for system integrators, IT technicians, and knowledgeable end users. It provides information for the installation and use of the AOC-S40G-i1Q/i2Q add-on card. About This Add-On Card The AOC-S40G-i1Q/i2Q 40-Gigabit Ethernet Adapter is the most flexible and scalable Ethernet adapter for today’s demanding data center environments.
- Page 4 Super AOC-S40G-i1Q/i2Q 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.
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- Page 6 Super AOC-S40G-i1Q/i2Q User's Guide 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.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Preface Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 Introduction ..........................8 1.2 Product Highlights .........................8 1.3 Specifications ........................9 1.4 SMC Platform Support ......................12 Chapter 2 Hardware Components 2.1 Add-On Card Images and Layouts ..................13 2.2 Major Components ......................15 2.3 Connectors: LAN Port and LED Indicators ................15 Chapter 3 Installation 3.1 Static-Sensitive Devices .....................17 3.2 Before Installation .......................18... -
Page 8: Chapter 1 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 9: Specifications
Chapter 1: Overview 1.3 Specifications General • Intel XL710 40GbE controller ® • Half-length low-profile standard form factor • One QSFP+ port (i1Q model) or two QSFP+ ports (i2Q model) • PCI-E 3.0 x8 (8 GT/s) • Load balancing on multiple CPUs •... - Page 10 Super AOC-S40G-i1Q/i2Q User's Guide Storage Interface Features • Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) support • iSCSI remote boot • iSCSI Acceleration • Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and remote Network Monitoring (RMON) static counters Manageability Features • Asset Management support on Supermicro ®...
- Page 11 Chapter 1: Overview Cable Support • QSFP+ direct attach twinax copper cables up to 7m • Fiber-optic cables (with required optional transceivers) Note: For LR transceiver support, please consult Supermicro. Power Consumption • Typical power consumption: 4.9W • Maximum power consumption: 7W Operation Conditions •...
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Page 12: Smc Platform Support
Super AOC-S40G-i1Q/i2Q User's Guide 1.4 SMC Platform Support The following platforms are supported by the AOC-S40G-i1Q/i2Q add-on card: • Supermicro ® motherboards with PCI-E x8 slot • Supermicro server systems with low-profile or full-height PCI-E x8 expansion slot ® Note: This product is intended to be used with Supermicro server systems. -
Page 13: Chapter 2 Hardware Components
Chapter 2: Hardware Components Chapter 2 Hardware Components 2.1 Add-On Card Images and Layouts The AOC-S40G-i1Q Image LED3 AOC-S40G-i1Q REV: 1.00 Intel XL710 LAN Chipset LED1 DESIGNED IN USA The AOC-S40G-i1Q Layout Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB revision available at the time of publication of the manual. - Page 14 Super AOC-S40G-i1Q/i2Q User's Guide The AOC-S40G-i2Q Image LED3 AOC-S40G-i2Q REV: 1.00 Intel XL710 LAN Chipset LED1 DESIGNED IN USA LED2 The AOC-S40G-i2Q Layout Arrow.com. Downloaded from...
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Page 15: Major Components
Chapter 2: Hardware Components 2.2 Major Components The following major components are installed on the AOC-S40G-i1Q/i2Q: 1. QSFP+ Port 1 2. QSFP+ Port 2 (on i2Q model only) 3. LAN LED1 4. LAN LED2 (on i2Q model only) 5. Intel XL710 Controller 2.3 Connectors: LAN Port and LED Indicators... - Page 16 Super AOC-S40G-i1Q/i2Q User's Guide The AOC-S40G-i2Q Layout LED3 AOC-S40G-i2Q REV: 1.00 LAN1 Intel XL710 LAN Chipset LAN2 LED1 LED1 DESIGNED IN USA LED2 LED2 2. LED Indicators Each LAN port has a corresponding LED to indicate speed and data activity. LED1 is for LAN port 1 and LED2 is for LAN port 2 (on i2Q models only).
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Page 17: Chapter 3 Installation
Chapter 3: Installation Chapter 3 Installation 3.1 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To avoid damaging 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 18: Before Installation
Super AOC-S40G-i1Q/i2Q User's Guide 3.2 Before Installation To install the add-on card properly, be sure to follow the instructions below. 1. Power down the system. 2. Remove the power cord from the wall socket. 3. Use industry-standard anti-static equipment (such as gloves or wrist strap) and follow the precautions listed on page 17 to avoid damage caused by ESD. -
Page 19: Installing Drivers
1. Run the CDR-NIC. (If you do not have a CD-ROM product, download drivers from the Supermicro Support Website and then transfer them to your system.) 2. When the SUPERMICRO window appears, click on the computer icon next to the product model. -
Page 20: Installing The Drivers In Linux
Super AOC-S40G-i1Q/i2Q User's Guide 3.5 Installing the Drivers in Linux Follow the steps below to install the driver to a Linux system. Build a Binary RPM Package 1. Run ‘rpmbuild -tb <filename.tar.gz>’ 2. Replace <filename.tar.gz> with the specific filename of the driver. - Page 21 Chapter 3: Installation Note: IXGBE_NO_LRO is a compile time flag. The user can enable it at compile time to remove support for LRO from the driver. The flag is used by adding CFLAGS_EXTRA=- ”DIXGBE_NO_LRO” to the make file when it’s being compiled. make CFLAGS_EXTRA=”-DIXGBE_NO_LRO”...
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Page 22: Epct (Intel ® Ethernet Port Configuration Tool)
Note: EPCT split feature is only supported in the card that has four MAC addresses. You may refer to your MAC address label on the card to determine the number of MAC addresses or contact Supermicro Support for information. Available Port Options Example... - Page 23 Note: It is usually fs0, but can also be fs1,... etc. 5. Navigate to the EPCT\EFI2_x64 directory. 6. Find corresponding AOC-S40G-i1Q/i2Q (XL710) to NIC#. In this example, AOC-S40G- i1Q/i2Q NIC#=1. Run the following command to find AOC-S40G-i1Q/i2Q NIC#: epct64e.efi -devices branding Arrow.com.
- Page 24 Super AOC-S40G-i1Q/i2Q User's Guide 7. To check the currently available active and port options, use the NIC# and run the following command: epct64e.efi -nic=1 -get Under the Active Option listing, the "X" will indicate the option currently selected. In the example below, the current active option is 2x40G (2 ports, each at 40G).
- Page 25 Chapter 3: Installation 8. In the example below, the current port option is 4x10G (1 port at 4x10G). This means that Port 1 will be 4x10G and Port 2 will be disabled. Based on that, please use the following command to split to other port options: epct64e.efi -nic=1 -set=4x10G Then reboot the system to apply changes.
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Page 26: Returning Merchandise For Service
Shipping and handling charges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service is complete. For faster service, you can also request an RMA authorization online (http://www.supermicro. com/RmaForm/). - Page 27 (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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