Supero AOC-STG-b4S User Manual

User's Guide

Revision 1.0a

AOC-STG-b4S

User's Guide Revision 1.0a

Release Date: December 17, 2014

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Preface

About this User's Guide

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

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

AOC-STG-b4S add-on card.

About this Add-on Card

The Supermicro AOC-STG-b4S is the most energy-efcient and cost-effective 4-port

10GbE adapter solution for data centers in today's market. The AOC-STG-b4S

supports a wide range of popular networking features. These features include TCP

Ofoad, PXE boot, Virtualization technology (VMDq and PC-SIG SR-IOV), and

Energy Efcient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az). The Supermicro AOC-STG-b4S add-on

card offers the highest performance with the lowest power consumption currently

available on the market. This add-on card is intended to be used with Supermicro's

servers or motherboards as an integrated solution package. For more information

regarding product support or updates, please refer to our website at http://www.

supermicro.com/products/nfo/networking.cfm#adapter.

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/.

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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.

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.

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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)

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

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

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

Ethernet Features ........................................................................................... 1-2

Network Features ............................................................................................ 1-2

Remote Boot Options ...................................................................................... 1-3

Virtualization Features..................................................................................... 1-3

Cable Support ................................................................................................. 1-3

OS Support ..................................................................................................... 1-3

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

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

Operating Conditions ..................................................................................... 1-4

1-4 Compliance/Operating Environment ............................................................... 1-5

1-5 SMC Platform Support .................................................................................... 1-5

Chapter 2 Hardware Components

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

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

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

LAN Ports ................................................................................................... 2-2

LAN Port LED Indicators ............................................................................ 2-2

Chapter 3 Installation

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

Precautions ..................................................................................................... 3-1

Unpacking ....................................................................................................... 3-1

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

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

3-4 Installing the Windows Operating System ...................................................... 3-3

3-5 Installing the Linux Operating System ............................................................ 3-3

Build a Binary RPM Package.......................................................................... 3-3

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

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