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AOC-CTG-i1S
User's Guide
Revision 1.0

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Summary of Contents for Supero AOC-CTG-i1S

  • Page 1 AOC-CTG-i1S User's Guide Revision 1.0...
  • Page 2 The information in this User's Guide has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document, and makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this user's guide, or to notify any person or organization of the updates.
  • Page 3 PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the AOC-CTG-i1S add-on card. About this Add-on Card The AOC-CTG-i1S 10 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter is a flexible and scalable Ethernet adapter designed for today's demanding data center environments. Based on Intel's 82599EN 10GbE network controller, the AOC-CTG-i1S addresses the demanding needs of next-generation data centers by providing virtualization features, LAN and SAN networking flexibility, and proven reliable performance.
  • Page 4 AOC-CTG-i1S Add-on Card User's Guide Conventions Used in the User's Guide Pay special attention to the following symbols for proper system installation and 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.
  • Page 5: Contacting Supermicro

    Preface 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. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands Tel:...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    AOC-CTG-i1S Add-on Card User's Guide Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1 Overview Overview ......................1-1 Key Features ....................1-1 Specifications ....................1-1 Chapter 2 Hardware Components Add-On Card Image and Layout ..............2-1 Major Components ..................2-1 Connectors and PCB LEDs ................2-2 USB Ports ....................
  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Overview

    Chapter 1: Overview Chapter 1 Overview 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 8 AOC-CTG-i1S Add-on Card User's Guide • PCI-E 2.0 x8 (5GT/s) interface • Load balancing on multiple CPUs • iSCSI remote boot support • Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) support • Intel PROSet Utility for Windows Device Manager ® ® I/O Features •...
  • Page 9: Operating Conditions

    Chapter 1: Overview • Network Monitoring (RMON) statistics counters • iSCSI remote boot OS Support • Windows 7, 2003, 2008, 2008 R2, Vista ® • RedHat EL, SuSe SLES • FreeBSD 8.0 • VMware Cables Support • SFP+ direct attached twin axial cables, up to 10 meters •...
  • Page 10: Supported Platforms

    AOC-CTG-i1S Add-on Card User's Guide Compliance/Environmental • RoHS Compliant 6/6, Pb Free Supported Platforms • Supermicro Twin Server Systems with microLP expansion slot (see table below) Notes: (1) = 1U Bracket. (2) = 2U Bracket. This product is only available as an integrated solution with Supermicro server systems.
  • Page 11: Chapter 2 Hardware Components

    Hardware Components Add-On Card Image and Layout The AOC-CTG-i1S Image The AOC-CTG-i1S Layout Intel 82599EN 10GbE Controller Major Components The following major components are installed on the AOC-CTG-i1S: 1. Intel 82599EN 10GbE Controller 2. SFP+ Port 3. Dual USB 2.0 Ports...
  • Page 12: Connectors And Pcb Leds

    AOC-CTG-i1S Add-on Card User's Guide Connectors and PCB LEDs USB Ports Two USB 2.0 ports are located on the add-on card. Refer to the add-on card layout on page 2-1 for the location of the USB ports. SFP+ Port A single SFP+ 10GbE adapter port is located on the add-on card.
  • Page 13: Chapter 3 Installation

    Chapter 3: Installation Chapter 3 Installation Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To avoid dam- aging 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 14: Add-On Card Brackets

    AOC-CTG-i1S Add-on Card User's Guide Add-On Card Brackets The add-on card ships with a PCB bracket that is pre-installed at the factory. For 1U systems, an I/O bracket is also pre-installed on the card. For 2U systems, the I\O bracket is bundled with the card and must be installed by the customer. See the drawings below for bracket details.
  • Page 15: Installing The Add-On Card

    Chapter 3: Installation Installing the Add-on Card Follow the steps below to install the add-on card into your system. 1. Remove the server cover and, if necessary, set aside any screws for later use. 2. Remove the add-on card slot cover. If the case requires a screw, place the screw aside for later use.
  • Page 16: Installing The Linux Operating System

    AOC-CTG-i1S Add-on Card User's Guide 3. Click on INSTALL DRIVERS AND SOFTWARE. 4. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. Installing the Linux Operating System Follow the steps below to install the driver to a Linux system. Build a Binary RPM Package Run ‘rpmbuild -tb <filename.tar.gz>’...
  • Page 17 Chapter 3: Installation 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. For more information, see the ldistrib.txt file included in the driver tar.
  • Page 18 AOC-CTG-i1S Add-on Card User's Guide Notes...
  • Page 19 (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 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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