Supermicro AOC-MTG-i2T User manual

User's Guide
Revision 1.0b
AOC-MTG-i2T
AOC-MTG-i4T

User's Guide Revision 1.0b
Release Date: March 4, 2019
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Preface
About this User's Guide
This user's guide is written for system integrators, IT technicians, and
knowledgeable end users. It provides information for the installation and use of the
AOC-MTG-i2T/i4T add-on card.
About this Add-on Card
The Supermicro AOC-MTG-i4T and AOC-MTG-i2T are the most feature rich low
power 10GBase-T controllers in the market today. Based on the Intel® X550 chipset
with virtualization features such as VXLAN and NVGRE, it o󰀨ers exible connec-
tivity selection for all networking requirements. The second generation integrated
10GbE MAC+PHY drives down both cost and power enabling a highly cost e󰀨ective
deployment of 10GbE in the data center. The AOC-MTG-i4T and AOC-MTG-i2T
are among the most innovative 10GbE controllers in the market and an excellent
choice to expand network connectivity in data centers and enterprise environments.
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/).
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.
Preface
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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 di󰀨erentiate between various models
or provides information for correct system setup.
Naming Convention
SMC Networking Add-on Cards
Naming Convention for SIOM Network Adapters
A O C – MH IBF – 2 Q G
1 – 2 3 – 6 7 8
Character Representation Options
1st Product Family AOC: Add On Card
2nd Form Factor S: Standard, P: Proprietary, C: MicroLP,
M: Super IO Module (SIOM), MH: SIOM Hybrid
3rd Product Type/Speed G: GbE (1Gb/s), TG: 10GbE (10Gb/s), 25G: 25GbE (25Gb/s),
40G: 40GbE (40Gb/s), 50G: 50GbE (50Gb/s), 100G: 100GbE
(100Gb/s), IBE: EDR IB (100Gb/s), IBF: FDR IB (56Gb/s),
IBQ: QDR IB (40Gb/s), HFI: Host Fabric Interface
4th Chipset Model (Optional) N: Niantec (82599), P: Powerville (i350), S: Sageville (X550)
5th Chipset Manufacturer (Optional) i: Intel, m: Mellanox, b: Broadcom
6th Number of Ports 1: 1 port, 2: 2 ports, 4: 4 ports
7th Connector Type (Optional) S: SFP+/SFP28, T: 10GBase-T, Q: QSFP+, C: QSFP28
8th 2nd Controller/Connector Type
(Optional)
G: GbE RJ45, S: 10G SFP+, T: 10GBase-T
Model Type Form Factor Controller Connection Dimension
(w/o Brackets) (L x H)
Power
(W)
SGP-i2 GbE Standard LP Intel® i350 AM2 2 RJ45 (1Gb/port) 3.9” (99mm) x 2.73” (69mm) 3.5
SGP-i4 GbE Standard LP Intel® i350 AM4 4 RJ45 (1Gb/port) 3.9” (99mm) x 2.73” (69mm) 5
STG-b4S 10GbE Standard LP Broadcom® BCM57840S 4 SFP+ (10Gb/port) 5.4” (137mm) x 2.73” (69mm) 14
STG-i2T 10GbE Standard LP Intel® X540-AT2 2 RJ45 (10GBase-T) 5.9” (150mm) x 2.73” (69mm) 13
STGN-i2S 10GbE Standard LP Intel® 82599ES 2 SFP+ (10Gb/port) 4.0” (102mm) x 2.73” (69mm) 11.2
STGN-i1S 10GbE Standard LP Intel® 82598EN 1 SFP+ (10Gb/port) 4.0” (102mm) x 2.73” (69mm) 10
STG-i4S 10GbE Standard LP Intel® XL710-AM1 4 SFP+ (10Gb/port) 5.9” (150mm) x 2.73” (69mm) 8
S40G-i2Q 40GbE Standard LP Intel® XL710 AM2 2 QSFP+ (40Gb/port) 5.9” (150mm) x 2.73” (69mm) 7
PTG-i1S 10GbE Proprietary Intel® 82599EN 1 SFP+ (10Gb/port) 10.04” (255mm) x .78” (20mm) 7.5
UG-i4 GbE UIO FH Intel® 82571EB 4 RJ45 (1Gb/port) 6.6” (167mm) x 3.9” (98mm) 10
CGP-i2 GbE MicroLP Intel® i350 AM2 2 RJ45 (1Gb/port) 4.45” (113mm) x 1.54” (39mm) 4
CG-i2 GbE MicroLP Intel® 82580 2 RJ45 (1Gb/port) 4.45” (113mm) x 1.3” (34mm) 4
CIBF-m1 FDR IB MicroLP Mellanox® ConnectX-3 1 QSFP (56Gb/port) 4.85" (123mm) x 1.54" (39mm) 7
CIBQ-m1 QDR IB MicroLP Mellanox® ConnectX-3 1 QSFP (40Gb/port) 4.85" (123mm) x 1.54" (39mm) 7
CTG-i1S 10GbE MicroLP Intel® 82599EN 1 SFP+ (10Gb/port) 4.85" (123mm) x 1.54" (39mm) 10
CTG-i2S 10GbE MicroLP Intel® 82599ES 2 SFP+ (10Gb/port) 4.85" (123mm) x 1.54" (39mm) 11
CTG-i2T 10GbE MicroLP Intel® X540 2 RJ45 (10GBase-T) 4.8” (123mm) x 2.75” (77mm) 13
CTGS-i2T 10GbE MicroLP Intel® X550 2 RJ45 (10GBase-T) 4.45” (113mm) x 1.54” (39mm) 12
MGP-i2 GbE SIOM Intel® i350 AM2 2 RJ45 (1Gb/port) 3.622" (92mm) x 3.428" (87.1mm) 3.7
MGP-i4 GbE SIOM Intel® i350 AM4 4 RJ45 (1Gb/port) 3.622" (92mm) x 3.428" (87.1mm) 4.4
MTGN-i2S 10GbE SIOM Intel® 82599ES 2 SFP+ (10Gb/port) 3.622" (92mm) x 3.428" (87.1mm) 7.2
MTG-i4S 10GbE SIOM Intel® XL710-AM1 4 SFP+ (10Gb/port) 3.622" (92mm) x 3.428" (87.1mm) 7
MTG-i2T 10GbE SIOM Intel® X550 2 RJ45 (10GBase-T) 3.622" (92mm) x 3.428" (87.1mm) 13
MTG-i4T 10GbE SIOM Intel® X550 4 RJ45 (10GBase-T) 3.622" (92mm) x 3.428" (87.1mm) 26

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Preface
Contacting Supermicro
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Table of Contents
Preface
About this User's Guide ................................................................................................ 3
About this Add-on Card................................................................................................. 3
An Important Note to the User...................................................................................... 3
Returning Merchandise for Service............................................................................... 3
Conventions Used in the User's Guide......................................................................... 4
Naming Convention....................................................................................................... 4
SMC Networking Add-on Cards .................................................................................... 4
Contacting Supermicro.................................................................................................. 5
Chapter 1 Overview
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 Key Features................................................................................................... 1-1
1-3 Specications .................................................................................................. 1-2
Chapter 2 Hardware Components
2-1 Add-On Card Image and Layout..................................................................... 2-1
2-2 Major Components.......................................................................................... 2-3
2-3 LAN Ports and LAN LED Indicators................................................................ 2-4
LAN Ports ................................................................................................... 2-4
LAN Port LED Indicators............................................................................ 2-4
2-4 Jumpers and Connectors................................................................................ 2-5
Explanation of Jumpers .................................................................................. 2-5
LAN Port Enable/Disable ........................................................................... 2-5
DIP Switch.................................................................................................. 2-6
Overheat LED............................................................................................. 2-6
Chapter 3 Installation
3-1 Static-Sensitive Devices.................................................................................. 3-1
3-2 Before Installation ........................................................................................... 3-2
3-3 Installing the Add-on Card .............................................................................. 3-2
3-3-1 AOC-MTG-i4T and AOC-MTG-i2T......................................................... 3-2
3-3-2 AOC-MTG-i4TM and AOC-MTG-i2TM Internal...................................... 3-3
AOC-MTG-i4TM and AOC-MTG-i2TM Swappable Bracket............................ 3-4
3-4 Installing Drivers on Windows......................................................................... 3-5
3-5 Installing Drivers on Linux ............................................................................. 3-5
Build a Binary RPM Package.......................................................................... 3-5
3-6 Installing Drivers on FreeBSD ........................................................................ 3-7
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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 Key Features
The key features of this add-on card include the following:
• Super IO Module (SIOM) Form Factor
• Intel® X550 10GbE controller
• Quad and Dual RJ45 Connectors
• Network Virtualization O󰀪oads: VXLAN and NVGRE
• VMDq and SR-IOV for virtualized Environment
• Asset Management Features with thermal sensor
• NC-SI for Remote Management
• AOC-MTG-i4T has two controllers that are in reversed order. If you are
intent to use NC-SI feature on this card, please note that your NC-SI
port is assigned to LAN 3. If you wish to learn more about IPMI setup,
please refer to this document: https://www.supermicro.com/manuals/other/
IPMI_Users_Guide.pdf.
• Supports RJ-45 Category-6 and 6A cables
• RoHS compliant 6/6

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1-3 Specications
General
• Intel® X550 10GbE controller with integrated 10GBase-T copper PHYs
• Super I/O Module (SIOM) Form Factor
• Quad and dual RJ45 ports
I/O Features
• MSI/MSI-X support
• Low Latency
• Multiple Queues – 64 Tx and Rx Per Port
• Tx/Rx IP, SCTP, TCP, and UDP Checksum O󰀪oading (IPv4, IPv6) Capabilities
• Tx TCP Segmentation O󰀪oad (IPv4, IPv6)
• Receive and Transmit Side Scaling for Windows Environment and Scalable I/O
for Linux Environments (IPv4, IPv6 and TCP/ UDP)
Virtualization Features
• Network Virtualization Stateless O󰀪oad: VXLAN, NVGRE
• Support for Virtual Machine Device Queues (VMDq)
• 64 Transmit (Tx) and Receive (Rx) Queue Pairs Per Port
• FPP – 64 VFs per Port
• PCI-SIG SR-IOV
• 802.1q VLAN support

Chapter 1: Overview
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Manageability Features
• Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) support
• Remote Boot iSCSI and FCoE
• EEEE 1588
• Asset Management support on Supermicro® platforms
• NC-SI for Remote Management on Supermicro® platforms
Cables Support
• RJ-45 Category-6 up to 55m; Category-6A up to 100m
Power Consumption
• AOC-MTG-i4T: Typical 22W, Maximum 26W
• AOC-MTG-i2T: Typical 11W, Maximum 13W
Operating Conditions
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F)
• Storage temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
• Storage humidity: 90% non-condensing relative humidity at 35ºC
Physical Dimensions
• • Card PCB dimensions: 92mm (3.62in) x 87.1mm (3.43in) (W x D)
Compliance/Environmental
• RoHS Compliant 6/6, Pb Free

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Supported Platforms
• Supermicro® motherboards with Super I/O Module slot
• Supermicro® server systems with Super I/O Module slot (See SIOM Compat-
ibility Matrix online)
http://www.supermicro.com/support/resources/AOC/AOC_Compatibility_SIOM.
cfm
Supported Operating Systems
Operating System IA32 X64 IPF
Windows® 7 SP1 X
Windows 8, 8.1 X
Windows 10 X
Windows Server 2008 R2 X
Windows 2012, 2012 R2 X
Windows PE 3.0 (2008 R2 PE) X X
Windows PE 4.0 (2012 PE) X X
Windows PE 5.0 (2023 R2 PE) X X
Linux Stable Kernel
Version 2.6/3.x/4.x
XXX
Linux RHEL 6.7/7.1 X X
Linux SLES 11 SP4 XXX
Linux SLES 12 X X
FreeBSD 10.2 X X
UEFI 2.1/2.3 X X
UEFI 2.4 X
VMWare ESXi 5.5/6.0 X

Chapter 1: Overview
1-5
Optional Accessories
• CBL-NTWK-0603, RJ45 CAT6A 550MHz Rated Blue 3 ft. patch cable
• CBL-NTWK-0603, RJ45 CAT6A 550MHz Rated Blue 5 ft. patch cable
• CBL-NTWK-0603, RJ45 CAT6A 550MHz Rated Blue 6 ft. patch cable
• CBL-NTWK-0603, RJ45 CAT6A 550MHz Rated Blue 9 ft. patch cable
• CBL-NTWK-0603, RJ45 CAT6A 550MHz Rated Blue 10 ft. patch cable
• CBL-NTWK-0603, RJ45 CAT6A 550MHz Rated Blue 12 ft. patch cable
• CBL-NTWK-0603, RJ45 CAT6A 550MHz Rated Blue 15 ft. patch cable
• CBL-NTWK-0603, RJ45 CAT6A 550MHz Rated Blue 18 ft. patch cable
• CBL-NTWK-0603, RJ45 CAT6A 550MHz Rated Blue 21 ft. patch cable
• CBL-NTWK-0603, RJ45 CAT6A 550MHz Rated Blue 24 ft. patch cable
Available SKUs
SKUs Part Number Qty Description
AOC-MTG-i4T
AOC-MTG-i4T 14-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
BKT-0088L 1Swappable bracket for 2U+
chassis
AOC-MTG-i4TM
AOC-MTG-i4TM 14-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
BKT-0087L 1Internal bracket
AOC-MTG-i2T
AOC-MTG-i2T 12-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
BKT-0086L 1Swappable bracket for 2U+
chassis
AOC-MTG-i2TM
AOC-MTG-i2TM 12-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
BKT-0085L 1Internal bracket

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Similar Products
Product Part
Number
Form
Factor
Speed Connector
Type
Total
Ports
Controller
AOC-MGP-i2 SIOM 1GbE RJ45 2Intel i350
AOC-MGP-i4 SIOM 1GbE RJ45 4Intel i350
AOC-MTGN-i2S SIOM 10GbE SFP+ 2Intel 82599
AOC-MTG-i4S SIOM 10GbE SFP+ 4Intel XL710

Chapter 2: Hardware Components
2-1
LED1
A
C
S1
1
6 7
DESIGNED IN USA
AOC-MTG-i2T
REV:1.00
LAN1LAN2
Intel
X550-AT2
Chapter 2
Hardware Components
2-1 Add-On Card Image and Layout
The AOC-MTG-i2T Layout
1. RJ45 LAN Port 1 4. LED1
2. RJ45 LAN Port 2 5. S1 - DIP Switch
3. Intel X550-AT2
1
5
1
4
1
3
1
21
1
The AOC-MTG-i2T Image

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JPL1
LED1
A
C
S1
1
6 7
DESIGNED IN USA
AOC-MTG-i4T
REV:1.00
3-4:DIS LAN3/4
LAN4 LAN3
JPL1:
1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DIS LAN1/2
LAN1LAN2
Intel
X550-AT2
Intel
X550-AT2
The AOC-MTG-i4T Layout
1. JPL1 5. RJ45 LAN Port 4
2. RJ45 LAN Port 1 6. Intel X550-AT2
3. RJ45 LAN Port 2 7. LED1
4. RJ45 LAN Port 3 8. S1 - DIP Switch
1
51
41
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2
1
1
The AOC-MTG-i4T Image
1
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1
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Chapter 2: Hardware Components
2-3
2-2 Major Components
The following components are on the AOC-MTG-i2T:
1. RJ45 LAN port 1
2. RJ45 LAN port 2
3. Intel X550-AT2 10GbE Controller
4. LED1 - Overheat LED
5. S1 - DIP Switch
The following components are on the AOC-MTG-i4T:
1. JPL1
2. RJ45 LAN Port 1
3. RJ45 LAN Port 2
4. RJ45 LAN Port 3
5. RJ45 LAN Port 4
6. Intel X550-AT2 10GbE Controller
7. LED1 - Overheat LED
8. S1 - DIP Switch
Note: Port 1 is assigned to LAN 3. PXE detection sequence starts from silkscreen
LAN 3 to LAN 4 to LAN 1 and then to LAN 2.

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LAN Port LED Indicators
Each LAN port has two LEDs to indicate speed and data activity. Refer to the table
below for LED color and denition.
LAN Ports
There are two LAN ports on the AOC-MTG-i2T and four LAN ports on the AOC-MTG-
i4T. These LAN ports support connection speeds of 10Gbps. Use a direct-attach
RJ45 type LAN cable.
Note: Please refer to "Optional Accessories" on page 1-4 for recommended
cables.
2-3 LAN Ports and LAN LED Indicators
Link LED
LAN Port Link LED (Left)
LED State
LED Color Denition
Green 10 Gbps
Amber 1 Gbps
O󰀨 100 Mbps
Activity LED
The AOC-MTG-i4T ImageThe AOC-MTG-i2T Image
LAN Port Activity LED (Right)
LED State
LED Color Status Denition
O󰀨 O󰀨 No Connection
Green Solid Link
Green Flashing Active

Chapter 2: Hardware Components
2-5
LAN Port Enable/Disable
Use jumper JPL1 to enable or disable LAN ports 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the AOC-MTG-
i4T. See the table below for jumper settings. The default setting is Enabled.
2-4 Jumpers and Connectors
Explanation of Jumpers
To modify the operation of the add-on card, a jumper can be used to choose between
optional settings. A jumper creates shorts between two pins to change the function
of the connector. Pin 1 is identied with a square solder pad on the printed circuit
board. See the add-on card layout on pages 2-1 and 2-2 for the jumper location.
Note: On two-pin jumpers, "Closed" means the jumper is on and "Open"
means the jumper is o󰀨 the pins.
AOC-MTG-i4T LAN Port
Enable/Disable
Jumper Settings
Jumper setting Denition
Pins 1-2 Enabled
Pins 2-3 Disable LAN1/2
Pins 3-4 Disable LAN3/4

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DIP Switch
The DIP Switch at S1 provides SMBUS address selection. You can congure the
card with static SMBUS address. Refer to the tables below for address selections.
Refer to page 2-1 and 2-2 for the location of the switch.
Overheat LED
An overheat LED at LED1 displays a warning if the add-on card is overheating.
See the table below for the LED status.
Overheat LED Status
State Denition
Solid Overheat

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Chapter 3: Installation
Chapter 3
Installation
3-1 Static-Sensitive Devices
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To avoid dam-
aging your add-on card, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following
measures are generally su󰀩cient to protect your equipment from ESD.
Precautions
• Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
• Touch a grounded metal object before removing the add-on card from the
antistatic bag.
• Handle the add-on card by its edges only; do not touch its components.
• Put the add-on card back into the antistatic bags when not in use.
• For grounding purposes, make sure that your system chassis provides excellent
conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and
the add-on card.
Unpacking
The add-on card is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid static damage. When
unpacking your component or system, make sure you are static protected.
Note: To avoid damaging your components and to ensure proper instal-
lation, always connect the power cord last, and always unplug it before
adding, removing or changing any hardware components.

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3-2 Before Installation
Before you install the add-on card, follow the instructions below.
1. Power down the system.
2. Unplug the power cord.
3. Use industry-standard anti-static equipment such as gloves or a wrist strap
and follow the precautions on page 3-1 to avoid damage caused by ESD.
4. Familiarize yourself with the server, motherboard, and/or chassis documenta-
tion.
5. Conrm that your operating system includes the latest updates and hotxes.
3-3 Installing the Add-on Card
3-3-1 AOC-MTG-i4T and AOC-MTG-i2T
Follow the steps below to install the add-on card into your system.
1. Remove the server cover and, if any, set aside any screws for later use.
2. Remove the add-on card slot cover. If the slot cover has a screw, place it
aside for later use.
3. Position the add-on card in front of the SIOM slot and gently push in both
sides of the card until it slides into the slot.
SIOM card with the
bracket installed
Insert the SIOM
card into this slot
Note: This add-on card does not support hot plug. Please turn o󰀨 the AC
power and remove the power cord from the wall socket before you install
or remove the add-on card.