Supero AOC-STG-i2T User Manual

User's Guide

Revision 1.0

AOC-STG-i2T

User's Guide Revision 1.0

Release Date: March 6, 2012

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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-i2T add-on card.

About this Add-on Card

The Supermicro AOC-STG-i2T is the most energy-efcient and cost-effective

10GbE adapter solution for data centers in today's market. The AOC-STG-i2T offers

auto-negotiation between 1GbE and 10GbE, supporting backward compatibility for

smooth transition from 1GbE to 10GbE. It addresses the demands of bandwidth-

intensive applications at a fraction of the cost of a traditional 10GbE adapter by

utilizing RJ-45 connections for a longer cabling distance. The Supermicro AOC-

STG-i2T 10GbE adapter is truly a best-in-class solution for advanced data centers.

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).

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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 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 to differentiate between various models

or provides information for correct system setup.

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]

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Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

[e-mail] (Customer Support)

Asia-Pacic

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

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

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Taiwan, R.O.C.

Tel: [phone]

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Email: [e-mail] (Technical Support)

Tel: [phone] (Technical Support)

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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 .................................................................................. 1-1

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

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

Ethernet Ports ............................................................................................ 2-2

GLAN Port LEDs ........................................................................................ 2-2

2-4 Jumpers: 3.3V Standby ......................................................................................

Power Jumper ................................................................................................. 2-3

Explanation of Jumpers .................................................................................. 2-3

3.3V Standby Power Enable ...................................................................... 2-3

Chapter 3 Installation

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

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

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

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

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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Chapter 1: Overview

1-1

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:

•Dual RJ45 Connectors

•Low-Prole, Short Length Standard Form Factor

•PCI Express 2.1 (2.5GT/s or 5GT/s)

•Intel® QuickData Technology

•VMDq, Next-Generation VMDq, and PC-SIG SR-IOV for Virtualized Environ

ments

•Jumbo Frame Support up to 15.5KB

•Load Balancing on Multiple CPUs

•iSCSI Remote Boot Support

1-3 TechnicalSpecications

General

•Intel® X540 10GbE controller with integrated 10GBase-T copper PHYs

•Compact size low-prole standard form factor