ASUS MCI-1G-350-4T operation manual
MCI-1G/350-2T
MCI-1G/350-4T
1 Gigabit/s Ethernet card
User Guide
E13848
First Edition
March 2018
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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-1G/350 series 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-1G/350 series Ethernet card ....................................... 1-5
Chapter 2: Boot Agent Configuration
2.1 Intel(R) iSCSI Remote Boot ....................................................................... 2-2
2.1.1 iSCSI Boot Conguration ............................................................2-3
2.1.2 iSCSI CHAP Conguration..........................................................2-4
2.2 Intel(R) Ethernet Flash Firmware Utility ................................................... 2-5
Chapter 3: Driver Installation
3.1 Windows® Server OS Driver Installation .................................................. 3-2
3.2 Linux OS Driver Installation ...................................................................... 3-4
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-1G/350 series 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 that you
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or Return key.
<Key1+Key2+Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are
Example: <Ctrl+Alt+Del>
Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: format a:
must press the enclosed key.
linked with a plus sign (+).
the required item or value enclosed in brackets.
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MCI-1G/350 series specifications summary
Model Name MCI-1G/350-2T MCI-1G/350-4T
Data Rate Per Port
Ports
Controller
Connector
Host Interface
Form factor
Supported Cable Type
Features
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
10/100/1000 Mbps 10/100/1000 Mbps
2 ports 4 ports
Intel I350-AM2 Intel I350-AM4
RJ45
PCIe 2.0 x4
Mezzanine Card (OCP)
Category-3 or higher for 10BASE-T
Category-5 or higher for 100BASE-TX
Category-5e or higher for 1000BASE-T
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT) for
Connectivity (Intel® VT-c)
SR-IOV (Up to 8 Virtual Functions per Port)
Pre-eXecution Environment (PXE)
iSCSI boot
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Product Introduction
This chapter offers the MCI-1G/350 series Ethernet card
features and the new technologies it supports.
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1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS® MCI-1G/350 series 1 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-1G/350 series
Ethernet card
LED Signal Cable
Packing Quantity
Ifanyoftheaboveitemsaredamagedormissing,contactyourretailer.
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1 pc per carton
1.3 System requirements
Before you install the MCI-1G/350 series Ethernet card, check if the system meets the
following requirements:
• ServerorworkstationmotherboardwithanOCPslot.
• SupportedoperatingsystemsareWindows® andLinuxoperatingsystems.Pleaserefer
to ASUS website for the latest updates.
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.4 Card layout
Front view
MCI-1G/350-2T
MCI-1G/350-4T
1. AUXLED_CON1connector 4. ConnectorA(PCIe2.0x4Link)
2. LANport1 5. LANport3
3. LANport2 6. LANport4
ASUS MCI-1G/350 series
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1.5 LED indications
Front panel LEDs
LAN1 LED
LAN2 LED
LAN4 LED
LAN3 LED
MCI-1G/350-2T
LAN1 LED
LAN2 LED
LAN4 LED
LAN3 LED
MCI-1G/350-4T
Model Name LAN Card - Port Front I/O - LED indicator
MCI-1G/350-2T
MCI-1G/350-4T
Port1 LAN3LED
Port2 LAN4LED
Port1
Port2
Port3
Port4
LAN3LED
LAN4LED
Activity / Link LED Speed link LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF Noactivity OFF 10 Mb/s link
Green Link Yellow 100 Mb/s link
Blinking Green Dataactivity Green 1 Gb/s link
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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