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Preface Preface About This Manual 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-ATG-i2TM and AOC- ATG-i2TB add-on card. About This Add-On Card Supermicro Advanced I/O Modules (AIOM) are the latest form factor designed to provide a ®...
Frequently Asked Questions: https://www.supermicro.com/FAQ/index.php • If you have any feedback on Supermicro product manuals, contact our writing team at: Techwriterteam@supermicro.com This manual may be periodically updated without notice. Check the Supermicro website for possible updates to the manual revision level.
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 of quality and performance. For product support and updates, refer to our website at https://www.supermicro.com/en/products/networking/adapters.
Storage humidity: 90% non-condensing relative humidity at 35°C Physical Dimensions • Card PCB dimensions: 19 mm x 76 mm x 115 mm (H x W x D) Note: This product is only sold as part of an integrated solution with Supermicro server systems.
Chapter 2: Hardware Components 2.2 Major Components The following major components are installed on the AOC-ATG-i2TM and AOC-ATG-i2TB: AOC-ATG-i2TM/-i2TB Major Components Component Name Definition Intel X550 10 GbE Ethernet LAN controller PCIe connector JLAN1 RJ45 Port 1 JLAN2 RJ45 Port 2 JPAUX1 1–2: Enable AUX Power...
Super AOC-ATG-i2TM/-i2TB User's Manual 2.3 LED Ports and LED Indicators LAN Ports The AOC-ATG-i2TM/-i2TB add-on card has two network LAN RJ45 ports. These LAN ports support connection speeds up to 10 Gbps. Be sure to use RJ45 type LAN cables.for network connections.
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Chapter 2: Hardware Components LAN Power Rail LED The AOC-ATG-i2TM/-i2TB add-on card has one Power Good LED, referred to as LED5. This LED will be lit to indicate when the LAN power rails are up and running. Refer to page 18 for its location.
Super AOC-ATG-i2TM/-i2TB User's Manual 2.4 Major Components of AIOM Module The major components of the Supermicro Advanced I/O Modules (AIOM) are the card and bracket. Before a computer system can operate, all slots are required to be populated. If an AIOM module is used, be sure that the bracket is firmly installed into the chassis.
Chapter 2: Hardware Components 2.5 Jumper Settings Connector Pins Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board.
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Super AOC-ATG-i2TM/-i2TB User's Manual JPAUX1 for Standby Power Function Notes Disable Disable jumper Default to disconnect the No standby power to AOC standby power Enable Enable jumper to Standby Power can be connect standby enabled to provide support for Standby power to AOC NIC power to AOC NIC NC-SI (IPMI/Failover Support).
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 •...
Super AOC-ATG-i2TM/-i2TB User's Manual 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 antistatic equipment (such as gloves or wrist strap) and follow the instructions listed on page 24 to avoid damage caused by ESD.
Chapter 3: Installation 3.3 Installing the Add-on Card (with 1U bracket) Follow the steps below to install an add-on card into your system. If the system is fixed onto a rack, the removal of server top cover is not required. If the system is not anchored to a fixed structure, it is recommended to remove the system top cover for ease of installation.
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Super AOC-ATG-i2TM/-i2TB User's Manual Installing and Reinstalling an AIOM module (with an empty slot) 1. Position the AIOM module in front of the empty slot. 2. Gently push onto the metal bracket (do not use the blue latch). The AIOM module should slide into the chassis until the card securely is seated in the connector.
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Chapter 3: Installation Installing an AIOM module (with an AIOM slot cover) 1. Remove the AIOM slot cover by pulling it with two handles. 2. Position the AIOM module in front of the empty slot. 3. Gently push onto the metal bracket (do not use the blue latch). The AIOM module should slide into the chassis until the card is fully seated inside the connector.
Super AOC-ATG-i2TM/-i2TB User's Manual 3.4 Installing the Add-on Card (with 0.5U bracket) Follow the steps below to install an add-on card into your system. (If the system is fixed onto a rack, the removal of server top cover is not required. If the system is not anchored to a fixed structure, it is recommended to remove the system top cover for ease of installation.)
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Chapter 3: Installation Installing an AIOM module 1. Position the AIOM module in front of the empty slot. 2. Gently push onto the metal bracket. The AIOM module should slide into the chassis until the card is securely seated in the connector. 3.
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Super AOC-ATG-i2TM/-i2TB User's Manual Installing an AIOM module (with an AIOM slot cover) 1. Remove the AIOM slot cover by unscrewing the knob and screw that attaches the bracket to the chassis. Pull the bracket away and set it aside.
Intel Download Center or the Supermicro site at https://www.supermicro. com/wftp/Networking_Drivers. 1. Run ‘rpmbuild -tb <filename.tar.gz>’. 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-ATG-i2TM/-i2TB User's Manual 3.6 Installing Drivers on Linux (for Intel X550) Download the drivers from Intel Download Center or the Supermicro site at https://www. supermicro.com/wftp/Networking_Drivers. Follow the instructions below to build the driver manually. Build a Binary RPM Package 1.
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Chapter 3: Installation The install locations listed above are the default locations. They may not be correct for certain Linux distributions. For more information, see the ldistrib.txt file included in the driver tar. make CFLAGS_EXTRA=”-DIGB_NO_LRO” install 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.
Super AOC-ATG-i2TM/-i2TB User's Manual 3.7 Installing Drivers on FreeBSD (for Intel X550) Follow the instructions below to install the drivers for FreeBSD kernel 4.8 or later. In the instructions below, x.x.x is the driver version as indicated in the name of the drive tar file.
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Chapter 3: Installation 7. If you want the driver to load automatically when the system is booted, enter the following: cd ixgbe-x.x.x/src make load cp if_ixgbe.ko /modules Edit /boot/loader.conf, and add the following line: if_ixgbe_load="YES" compile the driver into the kernel (see item 8). Edit /etc/rc.conf, and create the appropriate ifconfig_ixgbe<interface_num>...
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Super AOC-ATG-i2TM/-i2TB User's Manual Edit the /usr/src/sys/conf/files.i386 file, and add the following line: dev/ixgbe/ixgbe_hw.c optional ixgbe dev/ixgbe/ixgbe_ee.c optional ixgbe dev/ixgbe/if_ixgbe.c optional ixgbe Remove the following lines from the /usr/src/sys/conf/files.i386 file if they exist: /dev/ixgbe/if_ixgbe_fx_hw.c optional ixgbe /dev/ixgbe/if_ixgbe_phy.c optional ixgbe Edit the kernel configuration file (i.e., GENERIC or MYKERNEL) in /usr/src/sys/i386/conf...
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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 communication devices or other critical sys- tems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.
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