ASUS MCI-10G-X550-2T operation manual
MCI-10G/X550-2T
10 Gigabit/s Ethernet card
User Guide
E12760
First Edition
June 2017
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Contents
About this guide ......................................................................................................... iv
How this guide is organized ............................................................................iv
Where to nd more information .......................................................................iv
Conventions used in this guide ....................................................................... v
Typography ..................................................................................................... v
MCI-10G/X550-2T specifications summary .............................................................. vi
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 Welcome! .................................................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Package contents ......................................................................................1-2
1.3 System requirements .................................................................................1-2
1.4 Card layout .................................................................................................1-3
1.5 LED indications .......................................................................................... 1-4
1.6 Installing the MCI-10G/X550-2T Ethernet card ........................................1-5
Chapter 2: Boot Agent Configuration
2.1 Intel(R) Boot Agent XE ...............................................................................2-2
2.2 Intel(R) iSCSI Remote Boot ....................................................................... 2-3
2.2.1 iSCSI Boot Conguration ............................................................2-4
2.2.2 iSCSI CHAP Conguration..........................................................2-5
2.3 Intel(R) Ethernet Flash Firmware Utility ................................................... 2-6
Chapter 3: Driver Installation
3.1 Windows® Server OS Driver Installation .................................................. 3-2
3.2 Linux OS Driver Installation ...................................................................... 3-5
Appendix
Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity .............................................................. A-2
ASUS contact information ...................................................................................... A-3
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the server
management board.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
• Chapter1:ProductIntroduction
This chapter describes the MCI-10G/X550-2T Ethernet card features and the new
technologies it supports.
• Chapter2:BootAgentConfiguration
This chapter provides instructions on setting the Intel(R) Boot Agent XE.
• Chapter3:DriverInstallation
This chapter provides instructions for installing the Ethernet card drivers on different
operating systems.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software
products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers,
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.
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Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols
used throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING
complete a task.
CAUTION
complete a task.
IMPORTANT
NOTE
: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to
: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
<Key1+Key2+Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
Example: <Ctrl+Alt+Del>
Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown,
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
that you must press the enclosed key.
Return key.
names are linked with a plus sign (+).
then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets.
format a:
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MCI-10G/X550-2T specifications summary
Speed & Ports
Ethernet Controller PHY
Connector & module type
Host Interface
Form factor
Dual Port
Intel X550 AT2
RJ45 Copper
PCI-E Gen3 x4
OCP 2.0 Mezzanine
Category 6 (Max. length 55 meters)
10 Gigabit/s Ethernet 10G BASE-T
Supported Cable Type
Category 6a (Max. length 100 meters)
Category 7 (Max. length 100 meters)
PXE boot
Features
iSCSI boot
Manageability: NC-SI interface (Supported on port 1)
to an external Manageability Controller (MC)
* Please refer to ASUS website for Approved Vendor List (AVL).
** Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Product Introduction
This chapter offers the MCI-10G/X550-2T Ethernet card
features and the new technologies it supports.
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS® MCI-10G/X550-2T 10 Gigabit/s Ethernet card!
Before you start installing the Ethernet card, check the items in your package with the list
below.
1.2 Package contents
Check your package for the following items.
Standard Gift Box Pack
ASUS MCI-10G/X550-2T
Ethernet card
Support CD
Packing Quantity
Ifanyoftheaboveitemsaredamagedormissing,contactyourretailer.
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1 pc per carton
1.3 System requirements
Before you install the MCI-10G/X550-2T Ethernet card, check if the system meets the
following requirements:
• ServerorworkstationmotherboardwithanOCPslot.
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• SupportedoperatingsystemsareWindows
to ASUS website for the latest updates.
andLinuxoperatingsystems.Pleaserefer
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.4 Card layout
Front view
Back view
MCI-10G/X550-2T
1. LAN1_LED1(Speed+Activity) 6. PCIExpressGen3x8interface
2. AUXLED_CON1Connector 7. LAN1_LED3(Speed)
3. RJ45 Copper Connector 1 8. LAN1_LED2(Activity)
4. RJ45 Copper Connector 2 9. LAN2_LED3(Speed)
5. LAN2_LED1(Speed+Activity) 10. LAN2_LED2(Activity)
ASUS MCI-10G/X550-2T
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1.5 LED indications
Front view
LAN1_LED1 (Speed + Activity)
LAN2_LED1 (Speed + Activity)
Activity / Link + Speed LED (LED1)
Status Description
No link
OFF
Yellow 1 Gb/s link
Blinking Yellow Dataactivityand1Gb/slink
Green 10 Gb/s link
Blinking Green Dataactivityand10Gb/slink
Back view
100 Mb/s link
Dataactivityand100Mb/slink
MCI-10G/X550-2T
Activity / Link LED (LED2) Speed link LED (LED3)
Status Description Status Description
OFF Noactivity OFF 100 Mb/s link
Green Link Yellow 1 Gb/s link
Blinking Green Dataactivity Green 10 Gb/s link
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LAN1_LED3 (Speed)
LAN1_LED2 (Activity)
LAN2_LED3 (Speed)
LAN2_LED2 (Activity)
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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