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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-ATGC-i2TM and AOC- ATGC-i2TG add-on module. About This Add-On Card Supermicro Advanced I/O Modules (AIOM) is the latest form factor designed to provide ®...
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3.1 Overview ..........................18 3.2 Static-Sensitive Devices .....................18 3.3 Before Installation .......................19 3.4 Installating the Add-on Card AOC-ATGC-i2TM (with 0.5U bracket) ........20 3.5 Installing the Drivers in Windows ..................23 3.6 Installing Drivers on Linux ....................24 3.7 Installing Drivers on FreeBSD ....................25...
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.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1.3 Specifications General • Advanced I/O Module (AIOM) form factor • Intel X710-AT2 controller • Dual RJ45 connectors with speeds up to 10 Gbps per port • PCIe Gen3 x8 Networking Features • IEEE 802.3ad, 802.1AX Link Aggregation •...
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Super AOC-ATGC-i2TM/-i2TG User's Manual Management Features • Asset Management support with thermal sensor • NC-SI for remote management • Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) • iSCSI remote boot • PLDM Power Savings • ACPI compliant power management • Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az) OS Support •...
2-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter with a 0.5U height bracket. AOC-ATGC-i2TG BKT-0208L 2-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter with a 0.5U height narrow bracket for Grand Twin Front IO systems. 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-ATGC-i2TM/-i2TG: AOC-ATGC-i2TM/-i2TG Major Components Component Name Definition Intel X710-AT2 Ethernet LAN Controller ® JPAUX1 1–2: Enable AUX Power in S5 2–3: Disable AUX Power in S5...
2.3 LAN Ports and LAN LED Indicators LAN Ports There are two RJ45 LAN ports on the AOC-ATGC-i2TM/-i2TG. These LAN ports support connection speeds of 10 Gbps. Use a direct-attach RJ45 type LAN cable. Each LAN has one bi-colored LED per port (RJ45) at the bottom of the PCB. Refer to the table below for LED color definition.
Enable = Enable jumper to WoL is supported but limited to plat- Standby power connect standby forms with sufficient airflow when it is to AOC NIC power to AOC NIC in standby mode (S5 state). Consult Supermicro before enabling it.
Super AOC-ATGC-i2TM/-i2TG User's Manual Chapter 3 Installation 3.1 Overview As a part of an integrated solution, your system came with the adapter pre-installed. We do not recommend removing and reinstalling any part of your system components. If you need to remove or re-install a system component, including this add-on card, follow the instructions in this chapter to ensure proper system setup.
Chapter 3: Installation 3.3 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 18 to avoid damage caused by ESD.
Super AOC-ATGC-i2TM/-i2TG User's Manual 3.4 Installing the Add-on Card AOC-ATGC-i2TM (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 the 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 and gently push onto the metal bracket. The AIOM module should slide into the chassis until the card is securely seated in the connector. 2.
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Super AOC-ATGC-i2TM/-i2TG 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. 2. Pull the bracket away and set it aside.
Follow the steps below to install the drivers for Windows. Download the latest drivers from the Supermicro project board at https://www.supermicro.com/wdl/driver. 1. Run CDR-NIC. 2. When the SUPERMICRO window appears, click on the computer icon next to the product model. 3. Click on INSTALL DRIVERS AND SOFTWARE.
Super AOC-ATGC-i2TM/-i2TG User's Manual 3.6 Installing Drivers on Linux Follow the steps below to install the drivers for Linux: 1. Download the driver from the Supermicro CDR-NIC LAN driver CD or ftp://ftp. supermicro.com/Networking_Drivers/CDR-NIC_1.62_for_Add-on_NIC_Cards/Intel/LAN/ PRO40GB/LINUX. Due to the continuous development of the Linux kernel, the drivers are updated more often than the bundled releases.
Note: You must have kernel sources installed in order to compile the driver module. 1. Download the driver from the Supermicro CDR-NIC LAN driver CD or ftp://ftp. supermicro.com/Networking_Drivers/CDR-NIC_1.62_for_Add-on_NIC_Cards/Intel/LAN/ PRO40GB/FreeBSD.
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Super AOC-ATGC-i2TM/-i2TG User's Manual 9. Edit /boot/loader.conf, and add the following line: ixl_load="YES" compile the driver into the kernel (see item 10) Edit /etc/rc.conf, and create the appropriate ifconfig_ixl<interface_num> entry: ifconfig_ix<interface_num> Example usage: ifconfig_ix0="inet 192.168.10.1 netmask 255.255.255.0" Note: For assistance, see the ifconfig main page.
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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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