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Supermicro AOC-SLG4-2H8M2 User Manual

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USER'S MANUAL
Revision 1.0c

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  • Page 1 AOC-SLG4-2H8M2 USER'S MANUAL Revision 1.0c...
  • Page 2 State of California, USA. The State of California, County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes. Supermicro's total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    It provides information for the installation and use of the AOC-SLG4-2H8M2. About This Add-On Card The Supermicro AOC-SLG4-2H8M2 is a PCIe Gen 4.0 x8 M.2 SSD carrier card that enables ® the user to add up to two NVMe or SATA M.2 SSDs with RAID 0 and RAID 1. Leveraging the cutting-edge power of PCI Express 4.0 technology, the M.2 solid state technology is an...

  • Page 4: Conventions Used In The Manual

    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.
  • Page 5 Preface Naming Convention for Storage Adapters...

  • Page 6: Contacting Supermicro

    Super AOC-SLG4-2H8M2 User's Manual 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) Sales-USA@supermicro.com (Sales Inquiries) Government_Sales-USA@supermicro.com (Gov. Sales Inquiries) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) RMA@supermicro.com (RMA Support)

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Preface Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview ..........................8 1.2 Key Features ........................8 Chapter 2 Hardware Components 2.1 Add-On Card Image and Layout ..................10 2.2 Major Components ......................11 2.3 M.2 Connectors ........................12 2.4 Front LED Indicators ......................15 2.5 Standoffs ..........................21 2.6 PCIe 4.0 x8 Connector .......................22 Chapter 3 Installation 3.1 Static-Sensitive Devices .....................23...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Introduction

    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.

  • Page 9: Physical Dimensions

    Chapter 1: Introduction OS Support • Windows, Linux, and VMWare Physical Dimensions • Card PCB dimensions: 6.6" x 2.71" (167.64 mm x 68.83 mm) (L x W)

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Hardware Components

    Super AOC-SLG4-2H8M2 User's Manual Chapter 2 Hardware Components 2.1 Add-On Card Image and Layout Figure 2-1: AOC-SLG4-2H8M2 CN2_LED LED6 SRW6 SRW5 SRW4 SYS_ERR LED1 Broadcom® SAS3808 SRW7 OVERTEMP Controller LED2 DRIVE FAULT LED3 SRW3 SRW2 SRW1 SYS_HB LED4 CN1 LED...

  • Page 11: Major Components

    SYS_HB (LED4) Heartbeat LED Note: AOC-SLG4-2H8M2 carries a SAS 3808 chipset, a 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA control- ler. Thus NVMe M.2s populated on the carrier are exposed with SAS addresses and recognized as SATA devices or SAS drives by OS or BIOS.

  • Page 12: Connectors

    1. M.2 Socket 0 LED6 SRW6 SRW5 SRW4 SYS_ERR 2. M.2 Socket 1 LED1 Broadcom® SAS3808 SRW7 OVERTEMP Controller LED2 DRIVE FAULT LED3 SRW3 SRW2 SRW1 SYS_HB LED4 CN1 LED LED5 AOC-SLG4-2H8M2 DESIGNED IN USA REV:1.01 Figure 2-3: AOC-SLG4-2H8M2 NVMe Sockets...
  • Page 13 Chapter 2: Hardware Components Figure 2-4: Mapping Between Socket Numbers and M.2 Slot Numbers...

  • Page 14: Headers And Jumpers

    Super AOC-SLG4-2H8M2 User's Manual Headers and Jumpers There are two headers/jumpers on the AOC-SLG4-2H8M2. The locations will be designated as J2 and J3. J2 refers to the UART jumper (UART) and serves as a debug console. J3 refers to the Serial Boot Loader jumper (SBL). It is a feature that enables a device to load an embedded software image or firmware from a host through a serial interface.

  • Page 15: Front Led Indicators

    Controller: Normal 1. System Error LED CN2_LED LED6 SRW6 SRW5 SRW4 SYS_ERR LED1 Broadcom® SAS3808 SRW7 OVERTEMP Controller LED2 DRIVE FAULT LED3 SRW3 SRW2 SRW1 SYS_HB LED4 CN1 LED LED5 AOC-SLG4-2H8M2 DESIGNED IN USA REV:1.01 Figure 2-6: System Error LED...

  • Page 16: Overtemp Led

    Super AOC-SLG4-2H8M2 User's Manual Overtemp LED The Overtemp LED is located at LED2 on the add-on card. When the controller chip temperature exceeds the threshold for the operating temperature, LED2 will illumate yellow. Overtemp LED Status Color/State Definition Yellow: Solid Controller: Overheat 1.

  • Page 17: Drive Fault Led

    Drive Fault Normal 1. Drive Fault LED CN2_LED LED6 SRW6 SRW5 SRW4 SYS_ERR LED1 Broadcom® SAS3808 SRW7 OVERTEMP Controller LED2 DRIVE FAULT LED3 SRW3 SRW2 SRW1 SYS_HB LED4 CN1 LED LED5 AOC-SLG4-2H8M2 DESIGNED IN USA REV:1.01 Figure 2-8: Drive Fault LED...
  • Page 18 Super AOC-SLG4-2H8M2 User's Manual System Heartbeat LED The System Heartbeat LED is located at LED4 on the add-on card. When firmware is running normally on the controller chip, LED4 will blink green. System Heartbeat LED Status Color/State Definition Green: Blinking...
  • Page 19 1. Connector 1 CN2_LED LED6 Activity Status SRW6 SRW5 SRW4 SYS_ERR LED1 Broadcom® SAS3808 SRW7 OVERTEMP Controller LED2 DRIVE FAULT LED3 SRW3 SRW2 SRW1 SYS_HB LED4 CN1 LED LED5 AOC-SLG4-2H8M2 DESIGNED IN USA REV:1.01 Figure 2-10: Connector 1 Activity Status LED...
  • Page 20 Super AOC-SLG4-2H8M2 User's Manual Connector 2 Activity Status LED The Activity Status LED for M.2 connector 2 is located at CN2_LED/LED6 on the add-on card. When there is read or write activity on M.2 socket 1, LED5 will blink blue.

  • Page 21: Standoffs

    Chapter 2: Hardware Components 2.5 Standoffs The AOC-SLG4-2H8M2 is designed with movable standoffs which support three different M.2 SSD lengths. The three different supported M.2 length types are labeled 2242 (42 mm), 2280 (80 mm), and 2210 (110 mm). Refer to the table and image below for the specific standoff positions and corresponding screws.

  • Page 22: Pcie 4.0 X8 Connector

    Super AOC-SLG4-2H8M2 User's Manual 2.6 PCIe 4.0 x8 Connector A PCIe 4.0 x8 connector is located at J1 on the add-on card. To use the host interface on this expansion card, insert this connector into a PCIe 4.0 x8 slot on a motherboard.

  • Page 23: Chapter 3 Installation

    Chapter 3: Installation Chapter 3 Installation Your system came with the adapter pre-installed as a part of an integrated solution. We do not recommend removing and reinstalling any part of your system components. However, if you need to remove or re-install a system component, including this add-on card, follow the instructions below to ensure proper system setup.

  • Page 24: Before Installation

    Super AOC-SLG4-2H8M2 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 19 to avoid damage caused by ESD.

  • Page 25: Installing Controller Cards

    Chapter 3: Installation 3.3 Installing Controller Cards The AOC-SLG4-2H8M2 supports two M.2 SSDs of 42 mm, 80 mm, or 110 mm in length. Visit the Supermicro website for a current list of supported M.2 SSDs. Installing the M.2 Heatsink Follow the steps below to install M.2 and heatsink.
  • Page 26 Super AOC-SLG4-2H8M2 User's Manual 1. SCRW1 CN2_LED 2. SCRW2 LED6 SRW6 SRW5 SRW4 SYS_ERR LED1 3. SCRW3 Broadcom® SAS3808 SRW7 OVERTEMP Controller LED2 DRIVE FAULT LED3 SRW3 SRW2 SRW1 4. SCRW4 SYS_HB LED4 CN1 LED LED5 5. SCRW5 AOC-SLG4-2H8M2 DESIGNED IN USA REV:1.01...
  • Page 27 Chapter 3: Installation Installing Controller Card Figure 3-3: Plugging Controller Card into the PCIe Slot 1. Simultaneously slide the controller card bracket into the PCIe slot of the chassis while plugging the controller card into the appropriate slot on the motherboard. 2.

  • Page 28: Installing The Drivers In Windows

    Super AOC-SLG4-2H8M2 User's Manual 3.4 Installing the Drivers in Windows Refer to the instructions that came with your M.2 SSD and follow the manufacturer's recommended steps for installing the NVMe driver. Download the latest drivers from the Supermicro project board at https://www.supermicro.com/wdl/driver.

  • Page 29: Chapter 4 Configuring The Broadcom 3808 Imr Settings

    OS installation. 4.1 RAID Minimum Drive Requirements The AOC-SLG4-2H8M2 add-on card supports up to two M.2 SSDs with RAID 0 and RAID 1. Use the table below to determine the minimum number of hard drives needed to set up a RAID environment.

  • Page 30: Using The Broadcom Configuration Utility

    Super AOC-SLG4-2H8M2 User's Manual 4.2 Using the Broadcom <SAS 3808> Configuration Utility After completing the steps to use the BROADCOM <SAS 3808> Configuration Utility, there are a few optional actions or screenshots that you can observe, act on, or simply ignore.
  • Page 31 Chapter 4: Configuring the Broadcom 3808 iMR Settings 2. Check the virtual drive status.
  • Page 32 Super AOC-SLG4-2H8M2 User's Manual 3. Select Drive Management. 4. Check the physical drive status.
  • Page 33 Chapter 4: Configuring the Broadcom 3808 iMR Settings 5. Select Hardware Components.

  • Page 34: Managing Physical Drive

    Super AOC-SLG4-2H8M2 User's Manual 4.3 Managing Physical Drive Follow the steps below to manage the available physical drives through BIOS.Use the arrow keys to highlight your chosen option, and press <Enter> to select. 1. Navigate to Controller to enter the Main Menu.
  • Page 35 Chapter 4: Configuring the Broadcom 3808 iMR Settings 3. Select a physical drive from the list. You will be able to perform several operations (including Rebuild and Initialize drive), view basic properties of the drive, and navigate to view additional advanced properties. Note: When using StorCLI to display the drive list, the slot numbering follows the principles listed below: •...

  • Page 36: Creating A Virtual Drive

    Follow the steps below to create a new virtual drive. 1. Reset the system. 2. Press <DEL> to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. AOC-SLG4-2H8M2 only supports UEFI mode and a very limited legacy mode. If the BROADCOM <SAS 3808> Configuration Utility option is not visible, select PCIe/...
  • Page 37 Chapter 4: Configuring the Broadcom 3808 iMR Settings CPU1 Slot 1 PCI-E X16 OPROM Selected 3. When the below screen appears, select EFI mode, then press <F4> to save and exit.
  • Page 38 Super AOC-SLG4-2H8M2 User's Manual 4. Press <ESC> to reach the Advanced tab, then select BROADCOM <SAS 3808> Configuration Utility and press <Enter>.
  • Page 39 Chapter 4: Configuring the Broadcom 3808 iMR Settings 5. Enter the Main Menu page. 6. Select Configuration Management from the Main Menu's submenu.
  • Page 40 Super AOC-SLG4-2H8M2 User's Manual 7. Select Create Virtual Drive and press <Enter>. 8. On the Create Virtual Drive menu, navigate to Select RAID Level and press <Enter>. Use the arrow keys to select a RAID level and press <Enter>.
  • Page 41 Chapter 4: Configuring the Broadcom 3808 iMR Settings 9. Navigate to Select Drives, as shown below, and press <Enter>. 10. On the Select Drives menu, select the unconfigured drives and choose Enabled.
  • Page 42 Super AOC-SLG4-2H8M2 User's Manual 11. Select Apply Changes and press <Enter>. 12. On the Create Virtual Drive menu, navigate to Save Configuration and press <Enter>.
  • Page 43 Chapter 4: Configuring the Broadcom 3808 iMR Settings 13. Select the Yes option and then confirm Enabled.
  • Page 44 Super AOC-SLG4-2H8M2 User's Manual 14. The below screen will appear once Virtual Drive creation is successful.

  • Page 45: Managing Jbod State

    Chapter 4: Configuring the Broadcom 3808 iMR Settings 4.5 Managing JBOD State The AOC-SLG4-2H8M2 and all add-on cards are based on the SAS 3808 iMR controller supporting JBOD mode. Under certain conditions, such as when the add-on card has been in JBOD mode, the drive state will change to JBOD.
  • Page 46 Super AOC-SLG4-2H8M2 User's Manual 2. Select Controller Management. 3. Select Advanced Controller Properties to view and modify advanced controller properties.
  • Page 47 Chapter 4: Configuring the Broadcom 3808 iMR Settings 4. Select JBOD Mode. 5. Change the settings to Disabled or Enabled. 6. Confirm by selecting to Apply Changes. If you do not want to proceed with changes, select Cancel. Note: You can also enable or disable JBOD Mode by entering the following StorCLI commands: storcli /cx set JBOD=on storcli /cx set JBOD=off...
  • Page 48 Super AOC-SLG4-2H8M2 User's Manual 7. Once the JBOD mode is enabled for the add-on card, the drives will display JBOD in the listings.

  • Page 49: Managing Unconfigured Good State

    Chapter 4: Configuring the Broadcom 3808 iMR Settings 4.6 Managing Unconfigured Good State Under certain conditions, such as when the add-on card has been in JBOD mode, the drive state will change to JBOD. To build a Virtual Drive (VD) or RAID, the drive state must be reset as Unconfigured Good.
  • Page 50 Super AOC-SLG4-2H8M2 User's Manual 3. Select a drive.
  • Page 51 Chapter 4: Configuring the Broadcom 3808 iMR Settings 4. Select Operation. The options will include Select operation, Make unconfigured Good, and Make Bootable Drive. 5. Select Make Unconfigured Good.
  • Page 52 Super AOC-SLG4-2H8M2 User's Manual 6. Select Go.
  • Page 53 Chapter 4: Configuring the Broadcom 3808 iMR Settings 7. You will be presented with a warning that any existing data in the JBOD drive will be lost if you proceed. To proceed and make the Yes option available to you, first select Confirm and ensure that it is set to Enabled.

  • Page 54: Boot Mode Select Feature

    Super AOC-SLG4-2H8M2 User's Manual Chapter 5 Secure Boot Settings Secure boot is a Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) feature that ensures boot loaders are digitally signed and validated. This chapter provides instructions on how to enable the secure boot features.

  • Page 55: Secure Boot/Secure Boot Mode/Csm Support Features

    Chapter 5: Secure Boot Setting 5.2 Secure Boot/Secure Boot Mode/CSM Support Features 1. Press <DEL> during system boot to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Navigate to the Security tab as shown below.

  • Page 56: Csm Support

    Super AOC-SLG4-2H8M2 User's Manual 3. Use the arrow keys to select Secure Boot and press <Enter> to access the menu items. The following screen will appear. Secure Boot This feature is available when the platform key (PK) is pre-registered where the platform operates in the User mode and compatibility support module (CSM) support is disabled in the BIOS Setup Utility.

  • Page 57: Secure Boot Settings

    Chapter 5: Secure Boot Setting 5.3 Secure Boot Settings To have secure boot support, follow the steps below. 1. Set Secure Boot Mode to Standard.
  • Page 58 Super AOC-SLG4-2H8M2 User's Manual Press Yes to install factory default keys as needed. Note: The Key Management menu will become unavailable when Secure Boot Mode is set to Standard.
  • Page 59 Chapter 5: Secure Boot Setting 2. For the changes to take effect, press <F4> to save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
  • Page 60 Super AOC-SLG4-2H8M2 User's Manual 3. Press <DEL> during system boot to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 4. Navigate to the Security tab and enter the Secure Boot menu. 5. Navigate to the CSM Support option and set it to Disabled.
  • Page 61 Chapter 5: Secure Boot Setting 6. For the changes to take effect, press <F4> to save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 7. Press <DEL> during system boot to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 8. Navigate to the Security tab and enter the Secure Boot menu. Set Secure Boot to Enabled.
  • Page 62 Super AOC-SLG4-2H8M2 User's Manual 11. Navigate to the Security tab and enter the Secure Boot menu. The following screen will appear. Note: Once Secure Boot is enabled, CSM Support will become disabled and the legacy environment will no longer be valid. The authorized UEFI support includes UEFI OS,...
  • Page 63 Chapter 5: Secure Boot Setting 12. Now that Secure Boot is enabled, navigate to the Advanced tab, and select BROADCOM <SAS 3808> Configuration Utility.
  • Page 64 Super AOC-SLG4-2H8M2 User's Manual The BROADCOM <SAS 3808> Configuration Utility Advanced Menu will appear as the following screen will appear as the following screen.
  • Page 65 (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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