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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-CTG-i2S add-on card. 

About this Add-on Card

The AOC-CTG-i2S  10  Gigabit  Ethernet Adapter  is  a  flexible  and  scalable  Ether

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net adapter designed for demanding data center environments. Based on Intel's 
82599ES 10GbE network controller, the AOC-CTG-i2S addresses the demanding 
needs of next-generation data centers by providing virtualization features, LAN and 

SAN networking flexibility, and proven reliable performance. The AOC-CTG-i2S is 
designed in a small microLP form factor to fit within Supermicro MicroCloud and 

Twin server systems. 

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

). 

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 first for any product problems.  

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Summary of Contents for AOC-CTG-i2S

Page 1: ...User s Guide Revision 1 0 AOC CTG i2S...

Page 2: ...BILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN PARTICULAR SUPER MICRO COMPUTER INC SHALL NOT HAVE LIABILITY FOR ANY HARDWARE SOFTWARE OR DATA STORED OR USED WITH THE PRODUCT INCLUDING THE COSTS OF REPAIRING REPLACING INTE...

Page 3: ...e 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 mark...

Page 4: ...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 Additi...

Page 5: ...ter B V Het Sterrenbeeld 28 5215 ML s Hertogenbosch The Netherlands Tel 31 0 73 6400390 Fax 31 0 73 6416525 Email sales supermicro nl General Information support supermicro nl Technical Support rma su...

Page 6: ...USB Ports 2 2 SFP Ports 2 2 SFP Port LEDs 2 2 Chapter 3 Installation 3 1 Static Sensitive Devices 3 1 Precautions 3 1 Unpacking 3 1 3 2 Add On Card Brackets 3 2 3 3 Before Installation 3 3 3 4 Install...

Page 7: ...adapter 1 2 Key Features The key features of this add on card include the following Dual SFP Connectors MicroLP form factor PCI Express 2 0 up to 5GT s Intel QuickData Technology VMDq Next Generation...

Page 8: ...ead of interrupts allowing load balancing between multiple cores CPUs Tx Rx IP SCTP TCP and UDP checksum offloading capabilities IPv4 IPv6 Receive and transmit side scaling for Windows environments an...

Page 9: ...win axial cables up to 10 meters Dual LC fiber optic SR cables up to 300 meters optional SFP transceiver is required Operating Conditions Operating temperature 0 C to 55 C 32 F to 131 F Physical Dimen...

Page 10: ...OEM customers and is sold as an integrated solution with Supermicro server systems For the most current product information visit www supermicro com 1 1U Bracket CBL 0348L 3m Twinax copper cable CBL 0...

Page 11: ...er 2 Hardware Components 2 1 Add On Card Image and Layout The AOC CTG i2S Layout 1 2 2 Major Components The following major components are installed on the AOC CTG i2S 1 Intel 82599ES 10GbE Controller...

Page 12: ...the add on card Refer to the add on card layout on page 2 1 for the location of the USB ports Port 2 LED SFP Port LEDs There are two triangular LEDs located between the dual SFP ports to indicate link...

Page 13: ...by its edges only do not touch its components or peripheral chips Put the add on card back into the antistatic bags when not in use For grounding purposes make sure that your system chassis provides...

Page 14: ...the I O bracket are aligned Secure the bracket to the add on card using the I O bracket screw BKT 0056L Factory installed MicroLP PCB bracket BKT 0061L Factory installed I O bracket BKT 0062L Customer...

Page 15: ...es and hotfixes 3 4 Installing the Add on Card Follow the steps below to install the add on card into your system 1 Remove the server cover and if necessary set aside any screws for later use 2 Remove...

Page 16: ...the driver Note For the build to work properly the current running kernel MUST match the version and configuration of the installed kernel sources If you have just recompiled the kernel reboot the sy...

Page 17: ...he driver module make install The binary will be installed as lib modules KERNEL_VERSION kernel drivers net ixgbe ixgbe k o The install locations listed above are the default locations They might not...

Page 18: ...s make sure that older ixgbe drivers are removed from the kernel before loading the new module To do this use rmmod ixgbe modprobe ixgbe 6 Assign an IP address to the interface by entering the followi...

Page 19: ...expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage Accordingly Supermicro disclaims any and all liability and should buyer use or sell such products for use in su...

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