Supermicro Supero AOC-CTG-i1S User manual

User's Guide
Revision 1.0b
AOC-CTG-i1S

User's Guide Revision 1.0b
Release Date: Setpember 23, 2015
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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-CTG-i1S add-on card.
About this Add-on Card
The AOC-CTG-i1S 10-Gigabit Ethernet Adapter is a exible and scalable Ethernet
adapter designed for today's demanding data center environments. Based on Intel's
82599EN 10GbE network controller, the AOC-CTG-i1S addresses the demanding
needs of next-generation data centers by providing virtualization features, LAN and
SAN networking exibility, and proven reliable performance. The AOC-CTG-i1S is
designed in a small microLP form factor to t within Supermicro 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/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 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.
Naming Convention
SMC Networking Add-on Cards
Confidential
Naming Convention for Networking Adapters
A O C – S T G N – i 2 S
1 –2 3 4 –5 6 7
Character Representation Options
1st Product Family AOC: Add On Card
2nd Form Factor S: Standard, P: Proprietary, C: MicroLP, U: UIO
3rd Product Type/Speed G: GbE (1Gb/s), TG: 10GbE (10Gb/s), 40G: 40GbE
(40Gb/s), IBF: FDR IB (56Gb/s), IBQ: QDR IB (40Gb/s)
4th Chipset Model (Optional) N: Niantec (82599), P: Powerville (i350),
S: Sageville (X550)
5th Chipset Manufacturer 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+, T: 10GBase-T, Q: QSFP+
Confidential
Model Type Form Factor Interface Controller Connection Dimension
(w/o Brackets) (L x H)
Power
(W)
SGP-i2 GbE Standard LP PCI-E x4 Intel® i350 AM2 2 RJ45 (1Gb/port) 3.9” (9.9cm) x 2.73” (6.9cm) 3.5
SGP-i4 GbE Standard LP PCI-E x4 Intel® i350 AM4 4 RJ45 (1Gb/port) 3.9” (9.9cm) x 2.73” (6.9cm) 5
STG-b4S 10GbE Standard LP PCI-E x8 Broadcom® BCM57840S 4 SFP+ (10Gb/port) 5.4” (13.7cm) x 2.73” (6.9cm) 14
STG-i2T 10GbE Standard LP PCI-E x8 Intel® X540 2 RJ45 (10Gb/port) 5.9” (14.99cm) x 2.73” (6.9cm) 13
STGN-i2S 10GbE Standard LP PCI-E x8 Intel® 82599ES 2 SFP+ (10Gb/port) 4.0” (10.2cm) x 2.73” (6.9cm) 11.2
STGN-i1S 10GbE Standard LP PCI-E x8 Intel® 82598EN 1 SFP+ (10Gb/port) 4.0” (10.2cm) x 2.73” (6.9cm) 10
STG-i4S 10GbE Standard LP PCI-E x8 Intel® XL710-AM1 4 SFP+ (10Gb/port) 5.9” (14.9cm) x 2.73” (6.9cm) 8
S40G-i2Q 40GbE Standard LP PCI-E x8 Intel® XL710 AM2 2 QSFP+ (40Gb/port) 5.9” (14.9cm) x 2.73” (6.9cm) 7
PTG-i1S 10GbE Proprietary PCI-E x8 Intel® 82599EN 1 SFP+ (10Gb/port) 10.04” (25.5cm) x .78” (2.0cm) 7.5
UG-i4 GbE UIO FH PCI-E x8 Intel® 82571EB 4 RJ45 (1Gb/port) 6.6” (16.7cm) x 3.9” (9.8cm) 10
UIBF-m1 FDR IB UIO LP PCI-E x8 Mellanox® ConnectX-3 1 QSFP (56Gb/port) 5.63” (14.3cm) x 2.73” (6.9cm) 7
UIBQ-m1 QDR IB UIO LP PCI-E x8 Mellanox® ConnectX-2 1 QSFP (40Gb/port) 5.63” (14.3cm) x 2.73” (6.9cm) 7
UIBQ-m2 QDR IB UIO LP PCI-E x8 Mellanox® ConnectX-2 2 QSFP (40Gb/port) 5.63” (14.3cm) x 2.73” (6.9cm) 8
CGP-i2 GbE MicroLP PCI-E x4 Intel® i350 AM2 2 RJ45 (1Gb/port) 4.45” (11.3cm) x 1.54” (3.9cm) 4
CG-i2 GbE MicroLP PCI-E x4 Intel® 82580 2 RJ45 (1Gb/port) 4.45” (11.3cm) x 1.3” (3.4cm) 4
CIBF-m1 FDR IB MicroLP PCI-E x8 Mellanox® ConnectX-3 1 QSFP (56Gb/port) 4.85" (12.3cm) x 1.54" (3.9cm) 7
CIBQ-m1 QDR IB MicroLP PCI-E x8 Mellanox® ConnectX-3 1 QSFP (40Gb/port) 4.85" (12.3cm) x 1.54" (3.9cm) 7
CTG-i1S 10GbE MicroLP PCI-E x8 Intel® 82599EN 1 SFP+ (10Gb/port) 4.85" (12.3cm) x 1.54" (3.9cm) 10
CTG-i2S 10GbE MicroLP PCI-E x8 Intel® 82599ES 2 SFP+ (10Gb/port) 4.85" (12.3cm) x 1.54" (3.9cm) 11
CTG-i2T 10GbE MicroLP PCI-E x8 Intel® X540 2 RJ45 (10Gb/port) 4.8” (12.3cm) x 2.75” (7.7cm) 13
CTGS-i2T 10GbE MicroLP PCI-E x4 Intel® X550 2 RJ45 (10Gb/port) 4.45” (11.3cm) x 1.54” (3.9cm) 12
Networking Adapter List

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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.......................................................................................... 2-1
2-3 Connectors and PCB LEDs ............................................................................ 2-2
USB Ports................................................................................................... 2-2
SFP+ Port................................................................................................... 2-2
SFP+ PCB 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 ........................................................................................... 3-2
3-4 Installing the Add-on Card .............................................................................. 3-3
3-5 Installing Drivers on Windows......................................................................... 3-3
3-6 Installing Drivers on Linux............................................................................... 3-4
Build a Binary RPM Package.......................................................................... 3-4
3-7 Installing Drivers on FreeBSD ........................................................................ 3-5
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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:
• Single SFP+ Connector
• MicroLP form factor
• PCI Express 2.0 (up to 5GT/s)
• Intel®QuickData Technology
• VMDq, Next-Generation VMDq, and PC-SIG SR-IOV for Virtualized Environ-
ments
• Load Balancing on Multiple CPUs
• iSCSI Remote Boot Support
• Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) Support
• Support for most Network Operating Systems (NOS)
• Supports both DAC Twin Axial and LC Fiber-Optic Cables
• RoHS compliant 6/6

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1-3 Specications
General
• Intel®82599EN 10GbE controller
• Compact size microLP form factor
• Single SFP+ port and dual USB 2.0 ports
• PCI-E 2.0 x8 (5GT/s) interface
• Load balancing on multiple CPUs
• iSCSI remote boot support
• Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) support
• Intel®PROSet Utility for Windows®Device Manager
I/O Features
• Intel®QuickData Technology: DMA engine that enhances data acceleration and
lowers CPU usage
• Direct Cache Access (DCA) to avoid cache misses
• MSI-X support to minimize the overhead of interrupts, allowing load-balancing
between multiple cores/CPUs
• Tx/Rx IP, SCTP, TCP and UDP checksum ofoading capabilities (IPv4, IPv6)
• Receive and transmit side scaling for Windows environments and scalable I/O
for Linux environments
Virtualization Features
• Supports virtualization features such as VMDq, Next-Generation VMDq (64
queues per port) and PC-SIG SR-IOV implementation
• IPv6 Ofoading
• Flexible Port Partitioning: 32 Virtual Functions

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• Advanced packet ltering
• VLAN support to allow creation of multiple VLAN segments
• VXLAN through Software
Manageability Features
• Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) support
• Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and Remote
• Network Monitoring (RMON) statistics counters
• iSCSI remote boot
OS Support
• Windows®7, 2003, 2008, 2008 R2, Vista
• RedHat EL, SuSe SLES
• FreeBSD 8.0
• VMware
Cables Support
• SFP+ direct attached twin axial cables, up to 7 meters
• LC-LC ber-optic SR cables, up to 300 meters (optional SFP+ transceiver is
required)
• LC-LC ber-optic LR cables, up to 3000 meters (optional SFP+ transceiver is
required)
Operating Conditions
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F)

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Physical Dimensions
• Card PCB dimensions (without end brackets): 12.32cm (4.85in) x 3.9cm (1.54in)
(L x W)
Optional Accessories
• AOC-E10GSFPSR: SFP+ transceiver module for short range ber cables (up
to 300m)
• AOC-E10GSFPLR: SFP+ transceiver module for long range ber cables (up
to 3000m)
• AOC-TSR-FS: SFP+ transceiver module for short range ber cables (up to
300m)
• AOC-GBIC-FSR2: SFP+ transceiver module for short range ber cables (up to
300m), single speed (10Gb)
• CBL-0347L: 39.37" (100cm) 10GbE SFP+ to SFP+, Twinax copper cable
• CBL-0456L: 78.74" (200cm) 10GbE SFP+ to SFP+, Twinax copper cable
• CBL-0348L: 118.11" (300cm) 10GbE SFP+ to SFP+, Twinax copper cable
• CBL-0349L: 196.85" (500cm) 10GbE SFP+ to SFP+, Twinax copper cable
Compliance/Environmental
• RoHS Compliant 6/6, Pb Free

Chapter 1: Overview
1-5
Supported Platforms
• Supermicro Twin Server Systems with microLP expansion slot (see table below)
Notes: (1) = 1U Bracket. (2) = 2U Bracket.
This product is only available as an integrated solution with Supermicro
server systems. For the most current product information, visit: www.
supermicro.com.

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Notes

Chapter 2: Hardware Components
2-1
Chapter 2
Hardware Components
2-1 Add-On Card Image and Layout
The AOC-CTG-i1S Image
The AOC-CTG-i1S Layout
1
2-2 Major Components
The following major components are installed on the AOC-CTG-i1S:
1. Intel 82599EN 10GbE Controller
2. SFP+ Port
3. Dual USB 2.0 Ports
Intel 82599EN
10GbE Controller
1
2
3
2
3

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2-3 Connectors and PCB LEDs
SFP+ Port
A single SFP+ 10GbE adapter port is
located on the add-on card. Connect
a DAC Twin Axial cable or an LC
Fiber-Optic cable to the port to provide
Gigabit Ethernet communication. Refer
to the add-on card layout on Page 2-1
for the location of the SFP+ port.
USB Ports
Two USB 2.0 ports are located on the
add-on card. Refer to the add-on card
layout on page 2-1 for the location of
the USB ports.
SFP+ PCB LEDs
There are two link LEDs located on the PCB between the SFP+ port and the USB
ports (refer to the add-on card layout on Page 2-1 for the location of the LEDs). A
solid green LED color indicates a connection speed of 10Gb/s. A solid yellow LED
color indicates a connection speed of 1Gb/s.

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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, 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 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 your system, make sure that you are static protected.
Note: To avoid damaging your components and to ensure proper installa-
tion, be sure to always connect the power cord last, and always remove it
before adding, removing or changing any hardware components.

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3-2 Add-On Card Brackets
The add-on card ships with a PCB bracket that is pre-installed at the factory. For
1U systems, an I/O bracket is also pre-installed on the card. For 2U systems, the
I\O bracket is bundled with the card and must be installed by the customer. See
the drawings below for bracket details.
BKT-0056L (Factory installed
MicroLP PCB bracket)
BKT-0057L (Factory
installed I/O bracket)
BKT-0058L (Customer installed
I/O bracket for 2U system)
For 2U System For 1U System
3-3 Before Installation
To install the add-on card properly, be sure to follow the instructions below.
1. Power down the system.
2. Remove the power cord from the wall socket.
3. Use industry standard anti-static equipment (such as gloves or wrist strap)
and follow the instructions listed 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.

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Chapter 3: Installation
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 the add-on card slot cover. If the case requires a screw, place the
screw aside for later use.
3. Position the add-on card in the slot directly over the connector, and gently
push down on both sides of the card until it slides into the PCI connector.
4. Secure the add-on card to the chassis. If required, use the screw that you
previously removed.
5. Attach any necessary external cables to the add-on card.
6. Replace the chassis cover.
7. Plug the power cord into the wall socket, and power up the system.
3-5 Installing Drivers on Windows
Follow the steps below to install the drivers for Windows. Download the drivers from
the Supermicro FTP site at ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/Networking_Drivers/.
1. Run the CDR-NIC.
2. When the SUPERMICRO window appears, click on the computer icon next to
the product model.
Note: If the FOUND NEW HARDWARE WIZARD screen displays on your
system, click CANCEL.

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3. Click on INSTALL DRIVERS AND SOFTWARE.
4. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.
3-6 Installing Drivers on Linux
Follow the steps below to install the driver to a Linux system.
Build a Binary RPM Package
1. Run ‘rpmbuild -tb <lename.tar.gz>’
2. Replace <lename.tar.gz> with the specic lename of the driver.
Note: For the build to work properly, the current running kernel MUST
match the version and conguration of the installed kernel sources. If you
have just recompiled the kernel, reboot the system at this time.
Follow the instructions below to build the driver manually.
1. Move the base driver tar le to the directory of your choice. For example
/home/username/ixgbe
or
/usr/local/src/ixgbe
2. Untar/unzip archive, where <x.x.x> is the version number for the driver tar le:
tar zxf ixgbe-x.x.x.tar.gz
3. Change to the driver src directory, where <x.x.x> is the version number for
the driver tar:
cd ixgbe-x.x.x/src/
4. Compile the driver module:
make install
The binary will be installed as:
/lib/modules/[KERNEL_VERSION]/kernel/drivers/net/ixgbe/ixgbe.[k]o

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The install locations listed above are the default locations. They might not be
correct for certain Linux distributions. For more information, see the ldistrib.txt
le included in the driver tar.
Note: IXGBE_NO_LRO is a compile time ag. The user can enable it at
compile time to remove support for LRO from the driver. The ag is used
by adding CFLAGS_EXTRA=-”DIXGBE_NO_LRO” to the make le when
it’s being compiled.
make CFLAGS_EXTRA=”-DIXGBE_NO_LRO” install
5. Load the module:
For kernel 2.6.x, use the modprobe command:
modprobe ixgbe <parameter>=<value>
For 2.6 kernels, the insmod command can be used if the full path to the driver
module is specied. For example:
insmod /lib/modules/<KERNEL VERSION>/kernel/drivers/net/
ixgbe/ixgbe.ko
In addition, when using 2.6-based kernels, 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 following, where x is the
interface number:
ifcong ethx <IP_address> netmask <netmask>
7. Verify that the interface works. Enter the following, where <IP_address> is the
IP address for another machine on the same subnet as the interface that is
being tested:
ping <IP_address>
3-7 Installing Drivers on FreeBSD
Follow the instructions below to install the drivers in FreeBSD kernel 4.8 or later.
In the instructions below, x.x.x is the driver version as indicated in the name of the
drive tar le.
Note: You must have kernel sources installed in order to compile the
driver module.

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1. Move the base driver tar le to the dirctory of your choice. For example, use
/home/username/ixgb or /usr/local/src/ixgb.
2. Untar/unzip the archive:
tar xfz ixgb-x.x.x directory
3. To install man page:
cd ixgb-x.x.x
gzip -c ixgb.4 > /usr/share/man/man4/ixgb.4.gz
4. To load the driver onto a running system, perform the following steps:
cd ixgb-x.x.x
make
or
cd ixgb-x.x.x/src
make load
5. To assign an IP address to the interface, enter the following:
ifcong ixgb<interface_num> <IP_address>
6. Verify that the interface works. Enter the following, where <IP_address> is the
IP address for another machine on the same subnet as the interface that is
being tested:
ping <IP_address>
7. If you want the driver to load automatically when the system is booted:
cd ixgb-x.x.x/src
make load
cp if_ixgb.ko /modules
Edit /boot/loader.conf, and add the following line:
if_ixgb_load="YES"
or
compile the driver into the kernel (see item 8). Edit /etc/rc.conf, and create the
appropriate ifcong_ixgb<interface_num> entry:
ifcong_ixgb<interface_num>="<ifcong_settings>"