Supermicro AOC-UTG-I2 User Manual

AOC-UTG-I2 Add-on Card

User’s Manual

Revison 1.0b

AOC-UTG-I2 Add-on Card User’s Manual

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device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction manual, may cause harmful interference with radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference,
in which case you will be required to correct the interference at your own expense.

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Material-special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate for further
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WARNING: HANDLING OF LEAD SOLDER MATERIALS USED IN THIS
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS AND OTHER
REPRODUCTIVE HARM.

Manual Revison 1.0b
Release Date: October 15, 2009
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Preface

Overview

This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC
users who intend to integrate Supermicro's AOC-UTG-I2 add-on card.

Product Features

The AOC-UTG-I2 offers the following features:

• High-performing, PCI-E 10Gb Ethernet connection ideally suited for demanding
enterprise applications.

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• Dual-port Intel

• CX4-to-Optical module/cable (optional).

• PCI-E x8 to maximize performance (PCI-E Gen 2 compatible).

• Intel I/O Acceleration Technology (I/O AT) for improved CPU utilization.

• x16 Virtual Machine Device queues (VMDq) for virtualized environment.

• Direct Cache Access (DCA) to eliminate cache misses and reduce CPU load.

• Tx/Rx, IP, TCP, and UDP checksum offloading (IPv4, IPv6) capabilities to increase
throughput and lower processor utilization

• Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and Remote Network Monitoring
(RMON) statistic counters.

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• Intel

• Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) support.

• Energy-efficient design (maximum 6.5W).

• RoHS Compliant 6/6.

PROSet Utility for teaming

82598EB with two CX4 connectors.

Supported Operating Systems

The AOC-UTG-I2 supports the following Operating Systems (OS):

• Windows

•Linux

• VMWare ESX Server

Required Cables

The AOC-UTG-I2 requires the following cables:

• CX4 copper-based cable. Maximum length 15 meters.

• InfiniBand 4x DDR cable (converts CX4 to optical). Maximum length 100 meters.

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An Important Note to Users

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 manual.

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. Y ou can obtain service by calling your vendor for
a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning to the
manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the
shipping carton, and 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, RMA authorizations may be requested online at

http://www.supermicro.com/support/rma/

Whenever possible, repack the add-on card in the original Supermicro box, using the
original packaging materials. If these are no longer available, be sure to pack the add-on
card in an anti-static bag and inside the box. Make sure that there is enough packaging
material surrounding the add-on card so that it does not become damaged during
shipping.

This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages incurred
in shipping or from failure due to the alteration, misuse, abuse or improper maintenance
of products.

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

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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)
Web Site: www.supermicro.com

Europe

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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)
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Asia-Pacific

Address: Super Micro Computer , Inc.

4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.

Chung-Ho 235, Taipei County

Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw
Technical Support:
Email: [e-mail]
Tel: [phone], ext. 132 or 139

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