Ethernet Interfaces; Fabric Interface - Kontron AdvancedTCA AT8050 User Manual

2.9

Ethernet Interfaces

2.9.1

Fabric Interface

The fabric interface can be either 10GbE or 1GbE. An E-Keying configuration is required to properly route the
desired connection speed.
The AT8050 has boot from LAN capability (PXE) or iSCSI support on these ports. Enable the option from the
BIOS Setup Program. Please refer to Section 5.1, AMI BIOS Set-up Program.
2.9.1.1 10GbE (i82599EB) connectivity :
The AT8050 has one dual port 10GbE controller (i82599EB) connected to the Fabric Interface. This controller
can also be used as a dual 1Gb.
2.9.1.2 1GbE (i82576EB) connectivity :
While normally connected to the front panel, the i82576EB (1GbE) controller can be connected to the Fabric
interface instead of the i82599EB(10GbE). 10GbE connectivity will no longer be available.
2.9.1.3 i82599EB (Fabric Interface)
Features high performance with TCP/IP and UDP/IP checksum offloading for IPv4 and IPv6, packet filtering,
and jumbo frame up to 15.5K.
See http://www.intel.com
2.9.1.4 i82576EB (Base Interface and Management Interface)
Features high performance with TCP/IP and UDP/IP checksum offloading for IPv4 and IPv6, packet filtering,
and jumbo frame up to 16K.
See http://www.intel.com
Signal Path:
The two ports are available on the Fabric Interface.
BIOS Settings:
Advanced --> Expansion ROM Configuration
BIOS Settings:
System Management --> Oem E-keying configuration --> Management LAN Setting
for additional details on the i82599EB.
for additional details on the i82576EB.
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