Supermicro AOC-ATG-i4S User manual

User's Guide
Revision 1.0
AOC-ATG-i4S
AOC-ATG-i4SM

User's Guide Revision 1.0
Release Date: December 16, 2020
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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-ATG-i4S(M) add-on card.
About this Add-on Card
The Supermicro®Advanced I/O Module (AIOM) is the latest form factor designed to
provide a wide range of networking options as well as other I/O technologies. The
10GbE adapter AOC-ATG-i4S(M) is a exible and scalable 10GbE solution that sup-
ports four SFP+ ports. Based on Intel®XL710-BM1 network controller, which offers
performance-enhancing features and power management technologies, the AOC-
ATG-i4S(M) presents an excellent networking choice for data centers while reducing
CPU utilization and power consumption. With the added NC-SI feature, this adapter
also can function as a secure networking port for server remote management.
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-
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add-on card 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.
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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 damaging the components or injuring yourself.
Note: Additional information given for proper system setup.
Networking Adapter List
Naming Convention for Standard Network Adapters

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Preface
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
1-4 Available SKUs ............................................................................................... 1-4
Chapter 2 Hardware Components
2-1 Add-On Card Image and Layout..................................................................... 2-1
2-2 Major Components.......................................................................................... 2-3
2-3 LED Indicators and Connectors...................................................................... 2-4
2-4 Jumper Settings .............................................................................................. 2-6
2-5 Major Components of AIOM Module............................................................... 2-7
Chapter 3 Installation
3-1 Static-Sensitive Devices.................................................................................. 3-1
3-2 Before Installation ........................................................................................... 3-2
3-3 Installing the Add-on Card AOC-ATG-i4S (with 1U bracket) .......................... 3-3
3-4 Installing the Add-on Card AOC-ATG-i4SM (with 0.5U bracket) .................... 3-6
3-5 Installing Drivers on Windows (for Intel®XL710-BM1) ................................... 3-9
3-6 Installing Drivers on Linux (for Intel®XL710-BM1) ....................................... 3-10
3-7 Installing Drivers on FreeBSD (for Intel®XL710-BM1) ..................................3-11
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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
• Advanced I/O Module (AIOM) form factor
• Four 10Gbps ports with SFP+ connectors
• Intel®XL710-BM1 Ethernet Controller
• Network Virtualization Ofoads: VXLAN and NVGRE
• Intel®Ethernet Flow Director
• Data Plane Developer Kit for efcient packet processing (DPDK)
• Asset Management features with thermal sensor
• NC-SI for Remote Management
• Supports both Direct Attach Copper (DAC) and Fiber Cables
• RoHS compliant 6/6

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1-3 Technical Specications
General
• Advanced I/O Module (AIOM) form factor
• Intel®XL710-BM1 controller
• Four SFP+ connectors with speed up to 10Gbps per port
Networking Features
• IEEE 802.3ad, 802.1AX Link Aggregation
• IEEE 802.1Q VLAN
• MSI and MSI-X support
• Intel Flow Director
• Jumbo Frames (up to 9.5KB)
• IEEE 802.3x Flow Control
• Teaming support
• Checksum Ofoad (IPv4/IPv6, SCTP, TCP, UDP, Tx/Rx)
Virtualization Features
• Virtual Machine Devices queues (VMDq)
• Single-Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV)
• VLAN
• VXLAN and NVGRE
• GENEVE

Chapter 1: Overview
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Management Features
• Asset Management support with thermal sensor
• NC-SI for remote management
• PXE remote boot
• iSCSI remote boot
Power Savings
• ACPI compliant power management
• PCI Express Active State Power Management (ASPM)
• Energy Efcient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az)
OS Support
• Windows®Server
• Linux RHEL
• Linux SLES
• Linux Ubuntu
• Linux CentOS
• FreeBSD
• VMware
Cable Support
• SFP+ direct attach twin-axial copper cables up to 5m
• Fiber-optic cables (with required optional SFP+ transceivers)

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SKUs Bracket Included Description
AOC-ATG-i4S BKT-0158L 4-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter with a 1U height bracket
AOC-ATG-i4SM BKT-0159L 4-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter with a 0.5U height bracket
Power Consumption (Max)
• AOC-ATG-i4S: 7W
Operating Conditions
• Storage temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
• Storage humidity: 90% non-condensing relative humidity at 35°C
Physical Dimensions
• PCB dimensions: 76mm x 115mm (W x D)
Note: This product is only sold as part of an integrated solution with
Supermicro server systems.
1-4 Available SKUs

Chapter 2: Hardware Components
2-1
Chapter 2
Hardware Components
2-1 Add-On Card Image and Layout
View of the AOC-ATG-i4S
View of the AOC-ATG-i4SM

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SFP2
SFP3
JPAUX1
JGF1
REV:1.01
AOC-ATG-i4S(M)
DESIGNED IN USA
SFP1 SFP0
J2
J1
1
1
1
3
1
4
1
5
1
2
Combined view of the AOC-ATG-i4S(M)
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AOC-ATG-i4S(M) Major Components
No Component Name Denition
1Intel®XL710-BM1 Ethernet LAN Controller
2JPAUX1 1-2: Enable AUX Power in S5 (Default)
2-3: Disable AUX Power in S5
3JGF1 PCI-E 3.0 x8 Slot
4SFP0 SFP+ Port 1
5SFP1 SFP+ Port 2
6SFP2 SFP+ Port 3
7SFP3 SFP+ Port 4
2-2 Major Components
The following components are on the AOC-ATG-i4S(M).

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2-3 LED Indicators and Connectors
LAN Ports
The AOC-ATG-i4S(M) has four network LAN (SFP+) ports. These LAN ports support
connection speeds up to 10Gbps per port. Plug the Direct Attached Copper (DAC)
cable into the SFP+ port for network connections.
Note 1: To make sure that LAN port functions properly, be sure to use the
following cable specied by the manufacturer:
• Direct-attached twin-axial copper cable, or
• Short range or long range ber optic cable used in conjunction with
optional optical transceiver.
Note 2: For detailed information on manufacturer recommended cables
and transceivers, please visit https://www.supermicro.com/en/support/
resources/aoc/cables-transceivers.
AOC-ATG-i4S
The AOC-ATG-i4SM

Chapter 2: Hardware Components
2-5
LED Color Denition
Link
(Left)
Amber 1G Link Speed
Green 10G Link Speed
Activity
(Right)
Green Flashing Activity
Link/Activity LED Indicators
Each SFP+ connector has two LEDs per port at the bottom of PCB. Please refer
to the table above for LED color denition.

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2-4 Jumper Settings
Explanation of Jumpers
To modify the operation of the card, jumpers can be used to choose between
optional settings. Jumpers create 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 motherboard layout pages for jumper locations. The Standby Power
default state is Enable (Pins 1-2).
JPAUX1 for
Standby Power
IPMI Support FailOver Support WoL Support
Disable = No
standby power to
AOC NIC
Yes, but no
function in S5
Yes, but no function
in S5
No
Enable = Standby
power to AOC NIC
Yes Yes Yes
JPAUX1 for
Standby Power
Function Notes
Disable = No
standby power to
AOC NIC
Disable jumper to dis-
connect the standby
power
No standby power in standby
mode (S5 state).
Enable = Standby
power to AOC NIC
Enable jumper to con-
nect standby power to
AOC NIC
WoL (Wake on LAN) is sup-
ported but limited to plat-
forms with sufcient airow
when it is in standby mode
(S5 state). Please consult
Supermicro before enabling
it.

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2-5 Major Components of AIOM Module
The major components of the Supermicro®Advanced I/O Modules (AIOM) are the
card and bracket. Before a computer system can operate, all slots are required to
be populated. If an AIOM module is used, be sure that the bracket is rmly installed
into the chassis. This will ensure that the card installed to the bracket is seated se-
curely in the motherboard connector. For instructions on how to install and uninstall
an AIOM module, please refer to chapter 3.

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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 suf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 that 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.