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 Conguration ............................................................2-3

2.1.2 iSCSI CHAP Conguration..........................................................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 conguring the server

management board.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

• Chapter1:ProductIntroduction

This chapter describes the MCI-1G/350 series 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 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

Ifanyoftheaboveitemsaredamagedormissing,contactyourretailer.

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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:

• 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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1.4 Card layout

Front view

MCI-1G/350-2T

MCI-1G/350-4T

1. AUXLED_CON1connector 4. ConnectorA(PCIe2.0x4Link)

2. LANport1 5. LANport3

3. LANport2 6. LANport4

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

Port1 LAN3LED

Port2 LAN4LED

Port1

Port2

Port3

Port4

LAN3LED

LAN4LED

Activity / Link LED Speed link LED

Status Description Status Description

OFF Noactivity OFF 10 Mb/s link

Green Link Yellow 100 Mb/s link

Blinking Green Dataactivity Green 1 Gb/s link

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