Supermicro AOC-STG-i4S operation manual

AOC-STG-i4S

User's Guide

Revision 1.0a

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User's Guide Revision 1.0a

Release Date: February 10, 2016

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Preface

About this User's Guide

This user's guide is written for system integrators, IT technicians and

knowledgeable end users. It provides information for the installation and use of the

AOC-STG-i4S add-on card.

About this Add-on Card

The STG-i4S is an advanced, market-leading 10GbE SFP+ controller. The four LAN

ports on the card provide a connection speed of 10 Gbps. The card features the

Intel® XL170-AM1 controller and is supported on the Windows and Linux operating

systems. It expands virtualization beyond the server level to the network level, and

combines with hardware optimizations and ofoads. It provides unmatched features

for virtualization, exibility for LAN and SAN networks, and reliable performance.

This is the best choice for rapid provisioning of networks in an agile data center.

This product is sold only as part of an integrated solution with Supermicro® server

systems.

Preface

An Important Note to the User

All images and layouts shown in this user's guide are based upon the latest PCB

revision available at the time of publishing. The card you have received may or may

not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this user's guide.

Returning Merchandise for Service

A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before

any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your ven-

dor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning the

motherboard to the manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed

on the outside of the shipping carton, and the shipping package is mailed prepaid

or hand-carried. Shipping and handling charges will be applied for all orders that

must be mailed when service is complete. For faster service, you can also request

a RMA authorization online http://www.supermicro.com/RmaForm/.

This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages in-

curred in shipping or from failure due to the alternation, misuse, abuse or improper

maintenance of products.

During the warranty period, contact your distributor rst for any product problems.

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Conventions Used in the User's Guide

Pay special attention to the following symbols for proper system installation and for

safety instructions to prevent damage to the system or injury to yourself:

Warning: Important information given to ensure proper system installation

or to prevent damage to the components or injury to yourself.

Note: Additional information given for proper system setup.

Naming Convention for Standard Network Adaptors

A O C – S T G N – i 2 S

1 – 2 3 4 – 5 6 7

Character Representation Options

1st Product Family AOC: Add On Card

2nd Form Factor U: UIO, S: Standard, P: Proprietary, C: MicroLP

3rd Product Type/Speed G: GbE (1Gb/s), TG: 10GbE (10Gb/s), 40G: 40GbE

4th Chipset Model (Optional) N: Niantec (82599), P: Powerville (i350),

5th Chipset Manufacturer i: Intel, m: Mellanox, b: Broadcom

6th Number of Ports 1: 1 port, 2: 2 ports, 4: 4 ports

7th Connector Type (Optional) S: SFP+, T:

(40Gb/s), 100G: 100GbE (100Gb/s), IBF: IB FDR

(56Gb/s), IBQ: IB QDR (40Gb/s), INF: InfiniBand DDR
(20Gb/s)

10GBase-T, Q: QSFP+, C: QSFP28

Networking Adapter List

Model Type Form Factor Interface Controller Connection

SGP-i2 GbE Standard LP PCI-E x4 Intel® i350AM2 2 RJ45 (1Gb/port) 3.9” (9.9cm) x 2.73” (6.9cm) 3.5

SGP-i4 GbE Standard LP PCI-E x4 Intel® i350 4 RJ45 (1Gb/port) 3.9” (9.9cm) x 2.73” (6.9cm) 5

STG-b4S 10GbE Standard LP PCI-E x8 Broadcom® BCM57840S 4 SFP+ (10Gb/port) 5.4” (13.7cm) x 2.73” (6.9cm) 14

STG-i2T 10GbE Standard LP PCI-E x8 Intel®

STGN-i2S 10GbE Standard LP PCI-E x8 Intel® 82599ES 2 SFP+ (10Gb/port) 4.0” (10.2cm) x 2.73” (6.9cm) 11.2

STGN-i1S 10GbE Standard LP PCI-E x8 Intel® 82598EN 1 SFP+ (10Gb/port) 4.0” (10.2cm) x 2.73” (6.9cm) 10

STG-i2 10GbE Standard LP PCI-E x8 Intel® 82598EB 2 CX4 (10Gb/port) 5.56” (14.1cm) x 2.19” (5.6cm) 6.5

STG-i4S 10GbE Standard LP PCI-E x8 Intel® XL710-AM1 4 SFP+ (10G

S40G-i2Q 40GbE Standard LP PCI-E x8 Intel® XL710-AM2 2 QSFP+ (40Gb/port) 5.9” (14.9cm) x 2.73” (6.9cm) 7

PTG-i1S 10GbE Proprietary PCI-E x8 Intel® 82599EN 1 SFP+ (10Gb/port) 10.04” (25.5cm) x .78” (2.0cm) 7.5

UG-i4 GbE UIO FH PCI-E x8 Intel® 82571EB 4 RJ45 (1Gb/port) 6.6” (16.7cm) x 3.9” (9.8cm) 10

UIBF-m1 FDR IB UIO LP PCI-E x8 Mellanox® ConnectX-3 1 QSFP (56Gb/port) 5.63” (14.3cm) x 2.73”

UIBQ-m1 QDR IB UIO LP PCI-E x8 Mellanox® ConnectX-2 1 QSFP (40Gb/port) 5.63” (14.3cm) x 2.73” (6.9cm) 7

UIBQ-m2 QDR IB UIO LP PCI-E x8 Mellanox® ConnectX-2 2 QSFP (40Gb/port) 5.63” (14.3cm) x 2.73” (6.9cm) 8

CGP-i2 GbE MicroLP PCI-E x4 Intel® i350 2 RJ45 (1Gb/port) 4.45” (11.3cm) x 1.54” (3.9cm) 4

CG-i2 GbE MicroLP PCI-E x4 Intel® 82580 2 RJ45 (1Gb/port) 4.45” (11.3cm) x 1.3” (3.4cm) 4

CIBF-m1 FDR IB MicroLP PCI-E x8 Mella

CIBQ-m1 QDR IB MicroLP PCI-E x8 Mellanox® ConnectX-3 1 QSFP (40Gb/port) 4.85" (12.3cm) x 1.54" (3.9cm) 7

CTG-i1S 10GbE MicroLP PCI-E x8 Intel® 82599EN 1 SFP+ (10Gb/port) 4.85" (12.3cm) x 1.54" (3.9cm) 10

CTG-i2S 10GbE MicroLP PCI-E x8 Intel® 82599ES 2 SFP+ (10Gb/port) 4.85" (12.3cm) x 1.54" (3.9cm) 11

CTG-i2T 10GbE MicroLP PCI-E x8 Intel® X540 2 RJ45 (10Gb/p ort) 4

X540 2 RJ45 (10Gb/port) 5.9” (14.99cm) x 2.73” (6.9cm) 13

b/port) 5.9” (14.9cm) x 2.73” (6.9cm) 8

nox® ConnectX-3 1 QSFP (56Gb/port) 4.85" (12.3cm) x 1.54" (3.9cm) 7

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Dimension

(w/o Brackets) (L x H)

(6.9cm) 7

.8” (12.3cm) x 2.75” (7.7cm) 13

Power

(W)

Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

980 Rock Ave.

San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

Website: www.supermicro.com

Europe

Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML

's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

[e-mail] (Customer Support)

Website: www.supermicro.nl

Preface

Asia-Pacic

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

3F, No. 150, Jian 1st Rd.

Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 235

Taiwan (R.O.C)

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: www.supermicro.com.tw

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Table of Contents

Preface

Chapter 1 Overview

1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1

1-2 Product Highlights ........................................................................................... 1-1

1-3 Technical Specications .................................................................................. 1-2

General ............................................................................................................ 1-2

I/O Features .................................................................................................... 1-2

Virtualization Features..................................................................................... 1-2

Storage Interface Features ............................................................................. 1-3

Management Features .................................................................................... 1-3

Advanced Software Features .......................................................................... 1-3

OS Support ..................................................................................................... 1-4

Cable Support ................................................................................................. 1-4

Power Consumption ........................................................................................ 1-4

Physical Dimensions ....................................................................................... 1-4

Optional Accessories ..................................................................................... 1-4

Operating Conditions ...................................................................................... 1-5

Compliance Platforms ..................................................................................... 1-5

Supported Platforms ....................................................................................... 1-5

Chapter 2 Hardware Components

2-1 Add-On Card Image and Layout ..................................................................... 2-1

2-2 Major Components .......................................................................................... 2-1

2-3 LAN Ports and LAN LED Indicators ................................................................ 2-2

2-4 Connectors and Switches ............................................................................... 2-3

Chapter 3 Installation

3-1 Static-Sensitive Devices .................................................................................. 3-1

3-2 Before Installation ........................................................................................... 3-1

3-3 Installing the Add-on Card .............................................................................. 3-2

3-4 Installing the Drivers in Windows .................................................................... 3-3

3-5 Installing the Drivers in Linux .......................................................................... 3-4

3-6 Building the Driver Manually ........................................................................... 3-4

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Chapter 1: Overview

Chapter 1

Overview

1-1 Overview

Congratulations on purchasing your add-on card from an acknowledged leader in

the industry. Supermicro products are designed with the utmost attention to detail

to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. For product

support and updates, please refer to our website at http://www.supermicro.com/

products/nfo/networking.cfm#adapter.

1-2 Product Highlights

The product highlights of this add-on card include the following:

• Quad SFP+ Ports

• Standard Low-Prole Form Factor

• PCI Express 3.0 (8GT/s)

• Network Virtualization Ofoads including VXLAN and NVGRE

• Small Packet Performance

• Data Plane Developer Kit for efcient packet processing

• Low Power Consumption

• Intel® Flow Director

• Intelligent Ofoads

• Unied networking providing a single wire support for LAN and storage

• Asset Management Features

• RoHS compliant 6/6

• Supports Both Direct Attach Copper and Fiber Cables

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