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Preface

Overview

This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC 
users who intend to integrate Supermicro's AOC-UTG-I2 add-on card. 

Product Features

The AOC-UTG-I2 offers the following features:

High-performing, PCI-E 10Gb Ethernet connection ideally suited for demanding 
enterprise applications.

Dual-port Intel

®

 82598EB with two CX4 connectors.

CX4-to-Optical module/cable (optional).

PCI-E x8 to maximize performance (PCI-E Gen 2 compatible).

Intel I/O Acceleration Technology (I/O AT) for improved CPU utilization.

x16 Virtual Machine Device queues (VMDq) for virtualized environment.

Direct Cache Access (DCA) to eliminate cache misses and reduce CPU load.  

Tx/Rx, IP, TCP, and UDP checksum offloading (IPv4, IPv6) capabilities to increase 
throughput and lower processor utilization  

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and Remote Network Monitoring 
(RMON) statistic counters.

Intel

®

 PROSet Utility for teaming

Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) support.

Energy-efficient design (maximum 6.5W).

RoHS Compliant 6/6.

Supported Operating Systems

The AOC-UTG-I2 supports the following Operating Systems (OS):

Windows 

Linux 

VMWare ESX Server

Required Cables

The AOC-UTG-I2 requires the following cables:

CX4 copper-based cable. Maximum length 15 meters.

InfiniBand 4x DDR cable (converts CX4 to optical). Maximum length 100 meters.

Summary of Contents for AOC-UTG-I2

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Page 2: ...enue for the resolution of any such disputes Super Micro s total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found...

Page 3: ...evice queues VMDq for virtualized environment Direct Cache Access DCA to eliminate cache misses and reduce CPU load Tx Rx IP TCP and UDP checksum offloading IPv4 IPv6 capabilities to increase throughp...

Page 4: ...g carton and 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 RMA authorizations may be reque...

Page 5: ...Computer 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 r...

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Page 7: ...Chapter 2 Connectors and Indicators 2 1 2 1 Front Connectors and Pin Definitions 2 1 LAN Ports 2 1 LAN Port LEDs 2 2 2 2 LED Indicators 2 2 Chapter 3 Installation 3 1 3 1 Before Installation 3 1 3 2 H...

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Page 9: ...do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules or gold contacts When handling chips or modules avoid touching their pins Put the card and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when...

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Page 11: ...are used to attach the add on card to the system s mainboard Table 2 1 lists the add on card s front connectors and indicators Figure 2 1 AOC UTG I2 Add on Card Front Connectors and Indicators Table...

Page 12: ...and connection speed in Gigabits second 2 2 LED Indicators Figure 2 2 displays LED indicators on the AOC UTG I2 add on card These LEDs are described below in Table 2 2 Figure 2 2 LED Indicators Table...

Page 13: ...crew 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 ca...

Page 14: ...hive tar zxf ixgbe x x x tar gz 3 Change to the driver src directory cd ixgbe x x x src 4 Compile the driver module make install The binary will be installed as lib modules KERNEL_VERSION kernel drive...

Page 15: ...rom 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 ifconfig ethx I...

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Page 17: ...ted 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 such ul...

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