Asus PEB-10G/57840-2S User manual

10 Gigabit/s Ethernet card
PEB-10G/57840-2S
PEB-10G Series
PEB-10G/57811-1S
User Guide

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E9427
First Edition
June 2014
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Contents
Contents...................................................................................................................... iii
About this guide......................................................................................................... iv
How this guide is organized ............................................................................iv
Where to nd more information.......................................................................iv
Conventions used in this guide ....................................................................... v
Typography ..................................................................................................... v
PEB-10G Series specifications summary ................................................................ vi
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! ....................................................................................................1-2
1.2 Package contents ...................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 System requirements.................................................................................1-2
1.4 Card layout .................................................................................................1-3
1.5 Replacing the card bracket .......................................................................1-4
Chapter 2: Boot Agent Configuration
2.1 Broadcom NetXtreme Ethernet Boot Agent ............................................2-2
2.1.1 Device Hardware Conguration Menu ........................................ 2-4
2.1.2 MBA Conguration Menu............................................................ 2-4
2.1.3 iSCSI Boot Conguration ............................................................ 2-6
2.1.4 NIC Partition Conguration Menu (PEB-10G/57840-2S only)... 2-10
Chapter 3: Driver installation
3.1 Windows®Server OS Driver Installation.................................................. 3-2
3.2 Linux OS Driver Installation...................................................................... 3-5
ASUS contact information.......................................................................................... 1

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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the server
management board.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
• Chapter1:Productintroduction
This chapter describes the PEB-10G Series Ethernet card features and the new
technologies it supports.
• Chapter2:BootAgentconfiguration
This chapter provides instructions on setting the Broadcom NetXtreme Ethernet Boot
Agent.
• Chapter3:Driverinstallation
This chapter provides instructions for installing the Ethernet card drivers on different
operating systems.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software
products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers,
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.

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Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means
that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.
<Key1>+<Key2>+<Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del>
Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown,
then supply the required item or value enclosed in
brackets.
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
format a:
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself
when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a
task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols
used throughout this manual.

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PEB-10G Series specifications summary
* Please refer to ASUS website for Approved Vendor List (AVL).
** Specifications are subject to change without notice.
PEB-10G/57840-2S PEB-10G/57811-1S
Speed & Ports
10 Gigabit/s Ethernet
Fiber; Dual Port
10 Gigabit/s Ethernet
Fiber; Single Port
Ethernet
Controller
PHY
Broadcom 57840S Broadcom 57811S
Connector &
module type
LC Fiber Optic
Supports SFP+ SR Optical module, SFP+ LR Optical module, Direct
Attached Copper*
Host Interface PCI-E Gen3 x8 PCI-E Gen2 x8
Form factor 4.72 in. x 1.77 in. (lower than standard low prole)
Support Cable
Type
SMF up to 10km (LR)
MMF 62.5/50um up to 300m (SR)
Passive Twin-AX up to 5m (SFP+ Direct Attach)
Features
PXE boot
iSCSI boot

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Product introduction
This chapter offers the PEB-10G Series Ethernet card features
and the new technologies it supports.
Chapter 1: Product introduction

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1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS®PEB-10G Series 10 Gigabit/s Ethernet card!
Before you start installing the Ethernet card, check the items in your package with the list
below.
1.2 Package contents
Check your package for the following items.
PEB-10G/57840-2S
PEB-10G/57811-1S
1.3 System requirements
Before you install the PEB-10G Series Ethernet card, check if the system meets the following
requirements:
• Server or workstation motherboard with a PCI Express x8 or x16 card slot
• Supported operating system:
Windows®andLinuxoperatingsystems(refertothespecicationtableortheASUS
website for the latest updates).
Standard Gift Box Pack Standard Bulk Pack
Support DVD 1 1 (per carton)
Low profile bracket 1 1
Small bracket for node* 1 1
Screws 4 4
Packing Quantity 1 pc per carton 5 pcs per carton
Standard Gift Box Pack Standard Bulk Pack
Support DVD 1 1 (per carton)
Low profile bracket 1 1
Small bracket for node* 1 1
Screws 4 4
Packing Quantity 1 pc per carton 5 pcs per carton
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
* The bundled small bracket for node is a proprietray bracket that supports ASUS
Z10PH-D16 series, ES4000 G3 series, and RS720Q-E8 series models, etc. The supported
list of models are subject to change without prior notice.

ASUS PEB-10G Series 1-3
1.4 Card layout
1. LC Fiber Optic Connector 1
2. LC Fiber Optic Connector 2
3. PCI Express x8 interface
4. SFP2LED2 LED
5. SFP2LED1 LED
6. PCIELINK1 LED
LED indications
Speed/Link
Status Description
SFP2LED1 /
SFP2LED2
Green 10 Gbps link
Amber 1 Gbps link
Blinking Data Activity
Status Description
PCIELINK1 Green PCIE link
PEB-10G/57840-2S
Front view
Back view

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1.5 Replacing the card bracket
ThePEB-10GSeriesEthernetcardisbundledwithafull-lengthbracket,alow-prolebracket,
and an ASUS proprietary bracket. By default, the card is pre-installed with a full-length
bracket.
The proprietray bracket supports ASUS Z10PH-D16 series, ES4000 G3 series, and
RS720Q-E8 series models, etc. The supported list of models are subject to change without
prior notice.
To replace the card bracket:
1. Get the PEB-10GSeriesEthernetcardandplaceitonastableandatsurface.
Ensure that the printed circuit board (PCB) is facing down.
2. Remove the two screws that secures the PEB-10G Series Ethernet card to the card
bracket then remove the card bracket.
3. Get the replacement card bracket.
4. Align and insert the PEB-10G Series Ethernet card into the mounting hole of the card
bracket. Ensure that the screw holes on the PEB-10G Series Ethernet card matches
the screw holes of the card bracket.
5. Replace the screws that you removed earlier in step 2.
screw
screw
screw
screw
replacement card bracket
default card bracket