PEB-10G Series
PEB-10G/57840-2S PEB-10G/57811-1S
10 Gigabit/s Ethernet card User Guide
E9427
First Edition
June 2014
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Contents
Contents...................................................................................................................... |
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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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PEB-10G Series 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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Card layout.................................................................................................. |
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Replacing the card bracket........................................................................ |
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Chapter 2: Boot Agent Configuration
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Broadcom NetXtreme Ethernet Boot Agent............................................. |
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Device Hardware Configuration Menu......................................... |
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MBA Configuration Menu............................................................. |
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iSCSI Boot Configuration............................................................. |
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NIC Partition Configuration Menu (PEB-10G/57840-2S only)... |
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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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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 PEB-10G Series Ethernet card features and the new technologies it supports.
•Chapter 2: Boot Agent configuration
This chapter provides instructions on setting the Broadcom NetXtreme Ethernet Boot Agent.
•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
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<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> |
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names are linked with a plus sign (+). |
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Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> |
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then supply the required item or value enclosed in |
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brackets. |
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Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: |
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format a: |
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PEB-10G Series specifications summary
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PEB-10G/57840-2S |
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PEB-10G/57811-1S |
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Speed & Ports |
10 Gigabit/s Ethernet |
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10 Gigabit/s Ethernet |
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Fiber; Dual Port |
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Fiber; Single Port |
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Ethernet |
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PHY |
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Connector & |
LC Fiber Optic |
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Supports SFP+ SR Optical module, SFP+ LR Optical module, Direct |
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Attached Copper* |
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Host Interface |
PCI-E Gen3 x8 |
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PCI-E Gen2 x8 |
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Form factor |
4.72 in. x 1.77 in. (lower than standard low profile) |
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SMF up to 10km (LR) |
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Support Cable |
MMF 62.5/50um up to 300m (SR) |
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Passive Twin-AX up to 5m (SFP+ Direct Attach) |
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PXE boot |
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*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 PEB-10G Series Ethernet card features and the new technologies it supports.
1.1Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS® PEB-10G Series 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.
PEB-10G/57840-2S
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Support DVD |
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Low profile bracket |
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Small bracket for node* |
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Screws |
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Packing Quantity |
1 pc per carton |
5 pcs per carton |
PEB-10G/57811-1S |
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Standard Gift Box Pack |
Standard Bulk Pack |
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Support DVD |
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Low profile bracket |
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Small bracket for node* |
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Screws |
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Packing Quantity |
1 pc per carton |
5 pcs per carton |
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If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
* The bundled small bracket for node is a proprietray bracket that supports ASUS Z10PH-D16 series, ES4000 G3 series, and RS720Q-E8 series models, etc. The supported list of models are subject to change without prior notice.
1.3System requirements
Before you install the PEB-10G Series Ethernet card, check if the system meets the following requirements:
•Server or workstation motherboard with a PCI Express x8 or x16 card slot
•Supported operating system:
Windows® and Linux operating systems (refer to the specification table or the ASUS website for the latest updates).
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Chapter 1: Product introduction |
1.4Card layout
PEB-10G/57840-2S
Front view
Back view
1.LC Fiber Optic Connector 1
2.LC Fiber Optic Connector 2
3.PCI Express x8 interface
4.SFP2LED2 LED
5.SFP2LED1 LED
6.PCIELINK1 LED
LED indications
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Speed/Link |
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SFP2LED1 / |
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10 Gbps link |
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Amber |
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1 Gbps link |
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Data Activity |
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PCIELINK1 |
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PCIE link |
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1.5Replacing the card bracket
The PEB-10G Series Ethernet card is bundled with a full-length bracket, a low-profile bracket, and an ASUS proprietary bracket. By default, the card is pre-installed with a full-length bracket.
The proprietray bracket supports ASUS Z10PH-D16 series, ES4000 G3 series, and RS720Q-E8 series models, etc. The supported list of models are subject to change without prior notice.
To replace the card bracket:
1.Get the PEB-10G Series Ethernet card and place it on a stable and flat surface.
Ensure that the printed circuit board (PCB) is facing down.
2.Remove the two screws that secures the PEB-10G Series Ethernet card to the card bracket then remove the card bracket.
default card bracket |
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screw
3.Get the replacement card bracket.
4.Align and insert the PEB-10G Series Ethernet card into the mounting hole of the card bracket. Ensure that the screw holes on the PEB-10G Series Ethernet card matches the screw holes of the card bracket.
5.Replace the screws that you removed earlier in step 2.
replacement card bracket |
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Chapter 1: Product introduction |
Boot Agent Configuration
This chapter provides instructions on setting the Broadcom |
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NetXtreme Ethernet Boot Agent. |
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