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AOC-SGP-i4 add-on card. About this Add-on Card With the AOC-SGP-i4, Supermicro has extended the boundaries of Ethernet tech- nology to create the most compact and versatile 4-port Ethernet controller in the market, allowing it to fit into the smallest spaces in a dense server system. With...
AOC-SGP-i4 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.
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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.
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AOC-SGP-i4 Add-on Card User's Guide • PCI-E 2.1 x4 (2.5GT/s or 5GT/s) interface • Four RJ-45 connectors • Intel® PROSet Utility for Windows® Device Manager • Intel® I/O Acceleration Technology (I/O AT) • Power consumption: about 5W Ethernet Features •...
AOC-SGP-i4 Add-on Card User's Guide Cables Support • RJ-45 Category-5/5e up to 100m Operating Conditions • Operating temperature: 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F) • Storage temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) Physical Dimensions • Card PCB dimensions: 9.91cm (3.90in) x 6.35cm (2.50in) (L x H) •...
LAN Controller 3.3V SB PWR Enable Major Components The following major components are installed on the AOC-SGP-i4: 1. Intel® I350 LAN Control- 2. (RJ45) LAN Port 1 & LED 3. (RJ45) LAN Port 2 & LED 4. (RJ45) LAN Port 3 & LED 5.
AOC-SGP-i4 Add-on Card User's Guide Connectors: LAN Ports and LAN LED Indicators Ethernet Ports Four Ethernet ports (LAN1/LAN2/LAN3/LAN4) are located on the add-on card. Plug the RJ45 type cables into LAN Port1~LAN Port4 to provide Ethernet connections. Refer to the add-on card layout on Page 2-1 for the locations of the LAN ports.
Chapter 2: Hardware Components Jumpers Explanation of Jumpers 2-pin Jumper Jumper Cap To modify the operation of the add-on card, a jumper can be used to choose between optional settings. A jumper creates shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the Jumper Off printed circuit board.
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 •...
AOC-SGP-i4 Add-on Card User's Guide 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 instructions listed on Page 3-1 to avoid damage caused by ESD.
Chapter 3: Installation Installing the Windows Operating System Follow the steps below to install the drivers needed for your Windows OS support. The controller comes with a driver on the CD-ROM CDR-NIC. 1. Run the CDR-NIC. (If you do not have a product CD-ROM, download drivers from the Supermicro Support Website and then transfer them to your system.) 2.
AOC-SGP-i4 Add-on Card User's Guide Building the Driver Manually Follow the instructions below to build the driver manually. 1. Move the base driver tar file to the directory of your choice. For example, /home/username/ixgbe /usr/local/src/ixgbe. 2. Untar/unzip archive: tar zxf ixgbe-x.x.x.tar.gz 3.
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Chapter 3: Installation In addition, when using 2.6-based kernels, make sure that older ixgbe drivers are removed from the kernel before loading the new module. To do this, use: rmmod ixgbe; modprobe ixgbe 6. Assign an IP address to the interface by entering the following, where x is the interface number: ifconfig ethx <IP_address>...
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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 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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