MCI-10G/X550-2T
10 Gigabit/s Ethernet card User Guide
E12760
First Edition
June 2017
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Contents
About this guide.......................................................................................................... |
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How this guide is organized............................................................................. |
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Where to find more information....................................................................... |
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Conventions used in this guide........................................................................ |
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Typography...................................................................................................... |
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MCI-10G/X550-2T specifications summary............................................................... |
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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Welcome!..................................................................................................... |
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Package contents....................................................................................... |
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System requirements................................................................................. |
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1.4 |
Card layout.................................................................................................. |
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LED indications........................................................................................... |
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1.6 |
Installing the MCI-10G/X550-2T Ethernet card......................................... |
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Chapter 2: Boot Agent Configuration
2.1 |
Intel(R) Boot Agent XE............................................................................... |
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Intel(R) iSCSI Remote Boot........................................................................ |
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2.2.1 |
iSCSI Boot Configuration............................................................. |
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2.2.2 |
iSCSI CHAP Configuration.......................................................... |
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2.3 |
Intel(R) Ethernet Flash Firmware Utility................................................... |
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Chapter 3: Driver Installation
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Windows® Server OS Driver Installation.................................................. |
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Linux OS Driver Installation....................................................................... |
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Appendix
Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity............................................................... |
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ASUS contact information...................................................................................... |
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the server management board.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
•Chapter 1: Product Introduction
This chapter describes the MCI-10G/X550-2T Ethernet card features and the new technologies it supports.
•Chapter 2: Boot Agent Configuration
This chapter provides instructions on setting the Intel(R) Boot Agent XE.
•Chapter 3: Driver Installation
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 flyers, 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: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you 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 |
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that you must press the enclosed key. |
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Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or |
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Return key. |
<Key1+Key2+Key3> |
If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key |
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names are linked with a plus sign (+). |
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Example: <Ctrl+Alt+Del> |
Command |
Means that you must type the command exactly as shown, |
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then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets. |
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Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: |
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format a: |
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MCI-10G/X550-2T specifications summary
Speed & Ports
Ethernet Controller PHY
Connector & module type
Host Interface
Form factor
Supported Cable Type
Features
10 Gigabit/s Ethernet 10G BASE-T
Dual Port
Intel X550 AT2
RJ45 Copper
PCI-E Gen3 x4
OCP 2.0 Mezzanine
Category 6 (Max. length 55 meters)
Category 6a (Max. length 100 meters)
Category 7 (Max. length 100 meters)
PXE boot 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 |
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This chapter offers the MCI-10G/X550-2T Ethernet card features and the new technologies it supports.
1.1Welcome!
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.
1.2Package contents
Check your package for the following items.
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Standard Gift Box Pack |
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ASUS MCI-10G/X550-2T |
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Ethernet card |
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Support CD |
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Packing Quantity |
1 pc per carton |
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If any of the above items are damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1.3System requirements
Before you install the MCI-10G/X550-2T Ethernet card, check if the system meets the following requirements:
•Server or workstation motherboard with an OCP slot.
•Supported operating systems are Windows® and Linux operating systems. Please refer to ASUS website for the latest updates.
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction |
1.4Card layout
Front view
Back view
2T-10G/X550-MCI
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LAN1_LED1 (Speed + Activity) |
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PCI Express Gen3 x8 interface |
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AUXLED_CON1 Connector |
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LAN1_LED3 (Speed) |
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RJ45 Copper Connector 1 |
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LAN1_LED2 (Activity) |
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RJ45 Copper Connector 2 |
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LAN2_LED3 (Speed) |
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LAN2_LED1 (Speed + Activity) |
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LAN2_LED2 (Activity) |
ASUS MCI-10G/X550-2T |
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1.5LED indications
Front view
LAN1_LED1 (Speed + Activity)
LAN2_LED1 (Speed + Activity)
Activity / Link + Speed LED (LED1)
Status |
Description |
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No link |
OFF |
100 Mb/s link |
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Data activity and 100 Mb/s link |
Yellow |
1 Gb/s link |
Blinking Yellow |
Data activity and 1 Gb/s link |
Green |
10 Gb/s link |
Blinking Green |
Data activity and 10 Gb/s link |
Back view |
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2T-10G/X550-MCI
LAN1_LED3 (Speed)
LAN1_LED2 (Activity)
LAN2_LED3 (Speed)
LAN2_LED2 (Activity)
Activity / Link LED (LED2) |
Speed link LED (LED3) |
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Status |
Description |
Status |
Description |
OFF |
No activity |
OFF |
100 Mb/s link |
Green |
Link |
Yellow |
1 Gb/s link |
Blinking Green |
Data activity |
Green |
10 Gb/s link |
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction |
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