AOC-STGN-I2S - Network card Supermicro - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	10 Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter
Model	AOC-STGN-I2S
Form Factor	Standard Low-Profile PCI Express Add-on Card
Controller	Intel 82599ES 10GbE Controller
Ports	2 SFP+ Ports (10Gbps/1Gbps)
Bus Interface	PCI Express 2.0 x8 (5 GT/s)
Dimensions (PCB)	10.16 cm x 6.90 cm (4.00 in x 2.73 in)
Weight	Approx. 200 g (0.44 lb)
Power Consumption	11.2 W (typical)
Operating Temperature	0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F)
Compliance	RoHS Compliant 6/6, Pb Free
Virtualization Features	VMDq, Next-Gen VMDq (64 queues/port), SR-IOV
Manageability	PXE Boot, iSCSI Remote Boot, NC-SI (Rev. 2.10 or newer)
Supported Cables	DAC Twin Axial (up to 7m) and LC Fiber-Optic (with optional transceiver)
OS Support	Windows Server 2003-2012, Windows 7/8/Vista, Linux, FreeBSD, VMware
LED Indicators	Link (Green/Yellow for 10Gb/1Gb) and Activity (Blinking Green)
Care and Maintenance	Handle by edges; use antistatic precautions; clean with dry cloth; avoid liquids
Safety Warnings	ESD sensitive; contains lead solder (handle with care)
Spare Parts / Repairability	Not user-serviceable; optional transceivers and cables available
Warranty	Standard manufacturer warranty; contact vendor for RMA
Intended Use	For Supermicro server systems/motherboards with PCIe x8 slot

Frequently Asked Questions - AOC-STGN-I2S Supermicro

How do I install the AOC-STGN-I2S network card?

Power down the system, remove the power cord, use an anti-static wrist strap, then insert the card into a PCIe x8 slot. Secure it with a screw and connect cables. Refer to the manual for detailed steps.

Which operating systems are supported by the AOC-STGN-I2S?

It supports Windows Server 2003/2008/2012, Windows 7/8/Vista (32/64-bit), Linux (RedHat EL, SuSe SLES), FreeBSD, and VMware. Drivers are available from the Supermicro FTP site.

What type of cables can I use with this card?

You can use Direct Attach Copper (DAC) twin-axial cables (up to 7m) or LC fiber-optic cables with an optional SFP+ transceiver module (e.g., AOC-E10GSFPSR for short range).

How do I interpret the LED indicators on the SFP+ ports?

Each port has two LEDs: the top LED shows link speed (Green for 10Gb, Yellow for 1Gb); the bottom LED blinks Green to indicate activity.

Does the AOC-STGN-I2S support NC-SI for remote management?

Yes, it supports NC-SI (Network Controller Sideband Interface) revision 2.10 or newer. However, it requires a Supermicro motherboard with a matching NC-SI connector. The NC-SI cable is included with the motherboard.

What virtualization features are available on this card?

It supports VMDq, Next-Generation VMDq (64 queues per port), and PCI-SIG SR-IOV for efficient resource sharing in virtualized environments.

What is the power consumption of the AOC-STGN-I2S?

The typical power consumption is 11.2 Watts. Ensure your motherboard's PCIe slot can supply this power.

What are the physical dimensions of the card?

The PCB dimensions are 10.16 cm x 6.90 cm (4.00 in x 2.73 in). It comes with both standard and low-profile brackets; the standard bracket height is 12 cm (4.725 in) and low-profile is 7.94 cm (3.13 in).

How do I install drivers in Linux?

Download the driver tarball from Supermicro, then untar it, navigate to the src directory, and run make install. Load the module with modprobe ixgbe. Detailed instructions are in the manual.

What should I do if the card is not recognized?

Check that the card is properly seated in the PCIe slot. Ensure your motherboard BIOS is up to date. Verify that the operating system has the correct drivers installed. Try a different PCIe slot if available.

USER MANUAL AOC-STGN-I2S Supermicro

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AOC-STGN-i2S

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User's Guide

Revision 1.0c

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FCC Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause harmful interference with radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case you will be required to correct the interference at your own expense.

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WARNING: Handling of lead solder materials used in this product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects and other reproductive harm.

User's Guide Revision 1.0c

Release Date: September 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-STGN-i1S/-i2S add-on module.

About this Add-on Module

The AOC-STGN-i1S/-i2S 10-Gigabit Ethernet Adapter is the most flexible and scalable Ethernet adapter for today's demanding data center environments. Based on the Intel® 10GbE network controller 82599, the AOC-STGN-i1S/-i2S meets the demanding needs of the next-generation data center by providing features for virtualization, flexibility for LAN and SAN networking, and proven reliable performance.

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 vendor 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/).

The manufacturer warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages incurred in shipping or from failure due to the alternation, misuse, abuse or improper maintenance of products.

During the warranty period, contact your distributor first for any product problems.

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 damage to the components or injury to yourself.

Note: Additional information given for proper system setup.

Naming Convention

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+

SMC Networking Add-on Cards

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
PG-i2+	GbE	Proprietary	PCI-E x4	Intel® 82576EB	2 RJ45 (1Gb/port)	3.78" (9.6cm) x 2.44" (6.2cm)	3
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
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

Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

980 Rock Ave.

San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.

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[e-mail] (Technical Support)

Website: www.supermicro.com

Europe

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Asia-Pacific

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

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Table of Contents

Preface

Chapter 1 Overview

1-1 Overview 1-1
1-2 Product Highlights.... 1-1
1-3 Technical Specifications.... 1-2

General....1-2
I/O Features 1-2
Virtualization Features.... 1-2
Manageability Features.... 1-3
OS Support 1-3
Cable Support 1-4
Operation Conditions 1-4
Physical Dimensions 1-4
Optional Accessories 1-4
Compliance/Environmental 1-5

1-4 SMC Platform Support 1-5

Chapter 2 Hardware Components

2-1 Add-On Card Image and Layout.... 2-1
2-2 Major Components....2-3
2-3 Connectors and LAN LED Indicators.... 2-4

LAN Ports 2-4
LAN LED 2-4
NC-SI Connector 2-5

Chapter 3 Installation

3-1 Static-Sensitive Devices.... 3-1

Precautions 3-1
Unpacking 3-1

3-2 Before Installation 3-2
3-3 Installing the Add-on Card 3-2
3-4 Installing Drivers on Windows.... 3-3
3-5 Installing Drivers on Linux.... 3-3
Build a Binary RPM Package....3-3
3-6 Installing Drivers on FreeBSD 3-5

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

The product highlights of this add-on card include the following:

• Single/Dual SFP+ Connector
- Standard Low-profile
• PCI Express 2.0 (up to 5GT/s)
Intel® QuickData Technology
- VMDq, Next-Generation VMDq, and PC-SIG SR-IOV for Virtualized Environments
- Load Balancing on Multiple CPUs
• iSCSI Remote Boot Support
• Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) Support
• Support for most Network Operating Systems (NOSs)
• Support both DAC Twin Axial and LC Fiber-Optic Cables
• Network Controller Sideband Interface (NC-SI) (Rev. 2.10 or newer)
• RoHS compliant 6/6

1-3 Technical Specifications

General

• Intel® 82599EN 10GbE controller (AOC-STGN-i1S) / Intel 82599ES 10GbE controller (AOC-STGN-i2S)
  • Standard low-profile form factor
  • Single SFP+ port (AOC-STGN-i1S)
  • Dual SFP+ ports (AOC-STGN-i2S)
  • PCI-E 2.0 x8 (5GT/s)
• 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 offloading 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 Offloading
  • Advanced Packet Filtering
  • 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
- NC-SI for remote management (Only supported with Supermicro motherboards with corresponding NC-SI connectors)

OS Support

• Windows® Server 2012 (x64 edition)
• Windows® 8 (x64 edition and 32-bit)
• Windows® Server 2008 R2 (x64 edition and 64-bit)
• Windows® Server 2008 (x64 edition, 64-bit, and 32-bit)
• Windows® 7 (x64 edition and 32-bit)
• Windows® Vista (x64 edition and 32-bit)
• Windows® Server 2003 (x64 edition, 64-bit, and 32-bit)
  VMWare
  • RedHat EL, SuSe SLES
• FreeBSD

Cable Support

• SFP+ direct attached twin axial cables, up to 7 meters
  • LC-LC fiber-optic cables (optional SFP+ transceiver is required)
  • NC-SI cable (included with the motherboard)

Operation Conditions

• Operating temperature: 0°C to 55°C

Physical Dimensions

• Card PCB dimensions (without end brackets): 10.16cm (4.00in) x 6.90cm (2.73in) (LxW)
  • Height of end brackets: standard - 12cm (4.725in), low-profile - 7.94cm (3.13in)

Optional Accessories

• CBL-0347L: 1m 10GbE SFP+ to SFP+, Passive 30AWG, Pull Type
• CBL-NTWK-0347: 1m 10GbE SFP+ to SFP+, Passive 30AWG, Push Type
• CBL-NTWK-0456: 2m 10GbE SFP+ to SFP+, Passive 30AWG, Push Type
• CBL-0348L: 3m 10GbE SFP+ to SFP+, Passive 24AWG, Pull Release
• CBL-0349L: 5m 10GbE SFP+ to SFP+, Passive 24AWG, Pull Release
• CBL-SFP+AOC-1M: 1m 10GbE SFP+ to SFP+, Fiber Active Optical Cable (AOC)
• CBL-SFP+AOC-3M: 3m 10GbE SFP+ to SFP+, Fiber Active Optical Cable (AOC)
• CBL-SFP+AOC-5M: 5m 10GbE SFP+ to SFP+, Fiber Active Optical Cable (AOC)
- AOC-E10GSFPSR: SFP+ transceiver module for short range fiber cables (up to 300M), 10G/1G, 850nm, MMF, LC
- AOC-E10GSFPLR: SFP+ transceiver module for long range fiber cables (up to 10km), 10G/1G, 1310nm, MMF, LC

• AOC-TSR-FS: SFP+ transceiver module for short range fiber cables (up to 300m), 10G/1G, 850nm, MMF, LC
• AOM-TSFP-709DMZ-AVG: SFP+ transceiver module for short range fiber cables, 10G/1G, 850nm, MMF, LC

Compliance/Environmental

• RoHS Compliant 6/6, Pb Free

1-4 SMC Platform Support

The following platforms are supported by the AOC-STGN-i1S and AOC-STGN-i2S add-on cards:

• Supermicro motherboards with minimum PCI-E x8 slot
• Supermicro servers with full-height or low-profile PCI-E x8 expansion slot
- NC-SI feature is only supported by Supermicro motherboards with corresponding NC-SI connectors

Note: This product is intended to be used with Supermicro server systems or motherboards as an integrated solution package.

For the most current product information, visit: www.supermicro.com

Notes

Chapter 2

Hardware Components

2-1 Add-On Card Image and Layout

Close-up of a green PCI card with heat sink and network ports (no visible text or symbols)

The AOC-STGN-i1S Image

The AOC-STGN-i1S Layout

Components
Number Description
1 SFP+	Port
2 LED1
3 Intel 8	2599 Network Controller
4 NC-SI	Connector

Close-up of a green super-resolution computer motherboard with dual ports and a grid-patterned top (no visible text or symbols)

The AOC-STGN-i2S Image

The AOC-STGN-i2S Layout

Components
Number Description
1 SFP+	Port1 and Port2
2 LED1	and LED2
3 Intel 82599	Network Controller
4 NC-SI	Connector

2-2 Major Components

The following major components are on the AOC-STGN-i1S and AOC-STGN-i2S:

1. Single SFP+ port (AOC-STGN-i1S), Dual SFP+ ports (AOC-STGN-i2S)
2. LED1 (AOC-STGN-i1S), LED1 and LED2 (AOC-STGN-i2S)
3. Intel® 82599 LAN Controller
4. NC-SI Connector

2-3 Connectors and LAN LED Indicators

LAN Ports

The AOC-STGN-i1S has one network LAN (SFP+) port, and the AOC-STGN-i2S has two. These LAN ports support connection speeds of 10Gbps and 1Gbps. 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 specified by the manufacturer:

• Direct-attached twin-axial copper cable, or
- Short Range or Long Range fiber optic cable used in conjunction with optional optical transceiver.

Note 2: For detailed information on the cable and transceiver recommended by the manufacturer, please refer to "Optional Accessories" on Page 1-4 or SMC product information posted online.

Close-up of a green PCI card with cooling fins and ports, no visible text or symbols

The AOC-STGN-i1S

Close-up of a green PCI card with dual ports and a heatsink (no visible text or symbols)

The AOC-STGN-i2S

LED Color Definition
LNK	Green 10Gb Link Speed
	Yellow 1Gb Link Speed
ACT Blinking Green Activity

LAN LED

Each SFP+ connector has two LEDs. The LED on the top indicates link speeds, and the LED on the bottom indicates the status of activity of the connector. See the table above for more information.

NC-SI Connector

Use the NC-SI connector at JNCSI tor remote management. It is only supported with Supermicro motherboards with a corresponding NC-SI connector. The NC-SI cable is included with the motherboard. Refer to the table below for the pin definition. See the layouts on pages 2-1 and 2-2 for the location of the connector.

Note: The NC-SI connector is only available on AOC-STGN-i1S and AOC-STGN-i2S rev. 2.10.

NC-SI ConnectorPin Definitions
Pin# Definition Pin# Definition
1 NCSI_CLK_IN 2 GND
3 NCSI_CRS_DV 4 GND
5 NCSI_RXD_0 6 GND
7 NCSI_RXD_1 8 GND
9 NCSI_TXD_0 10 GND
11 NCSI_TXD_1 12 GND
13 NCSI_TX_EN 14 PRESET_N
15 NCSI_ARB_IN 16 NCSI_ARB_OUT
17 P5V_AUX 18 P5V_AUX
19 P5V_AUX 20 P5V_AUX
21 GND	22 TP3

Notes

Chapter 3

Installation

3-1 Static-Sensitive Devices

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To avoid damaging your add-on card, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient 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 installation, be sure to always connect the power cord last, and always remove it before adding, removing or changing any hardware components.

3-2 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 precautions on Page 3-1 to avoid damage caused by ESD.
4. Familiarize yourself with the server, motherboard, and/or chassis documentation.
5. Confirm that your operating system includes the latest updates and hotfixes.

3-3 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.
8. Replace the chassis cover.

Note: This add-on card is designed to support the standard low-profile PCI-Express form factor; however, it may not fit in your chassis due to the physical dimensions of the card.

3-4 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.

1. Click on INSTALL DRIVERS AND SOFTWARE.
2. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.

3-5 Installing Drivers on Linux

Follow the steps below to install the driver for Linux.

Build a Binary RPM Package

1. Run 'rpmbuild -tb '
2. Replace with the specific filename of the driver.

Note: For the build to work properly, the current running kernel MUST match the version and configuration 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 file to the directory of your choice. For example

/home/username/ixgbe
or
/usr/local/src/ixgbe 

1. Untar/unzip archive, where is the version number for the driver tar file:

tar zxf ixgbe-x.x.x.tar.gz 

1. Change to the driver src directory, where is the version number for the driver tar:

cd ixgbe-x.x.x/src/ 

1. Compile the driver module:

make install 

The binary will be installed as:

/lib/modules/[KERNEL_VERSION]/kernel/drivers/net/ixgbe/ixgbe.[k]o

The install locations listed above are the default locations. They might not be correct for certain Linux distributions. For more information, see the Idistrib.txt file included in the driver tar.

Note: IXGBE_NO_LRO is a compile time flag. The user can enable it at compile time to remove support for LRO from the driver. The flag is used by adding CFLAGS_EXTRA=-"DIXGBE_NO_LRO" to the make file when it's being compiled.

make CFLAGS_EXTRA="-DIXGBE_NO_LRO" install

1. 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 specified. 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

1. Assign an IP address to the interface by entering the following, where x is the interface number:

ifconfig ethx netmask

1. Verify that the interface works. Enter the following, where is the IP address for another machine on the same subnet as the interface that is being tested:

ping

3-6 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 file.

Note: You must have kernel sources installed in order to compile the driver module.

1. Move the base driver tar file to the directory 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

1. To install man page:

cd ixgb-x.x.x gzip -c ixgb.4 > /usr/share/man/man4/ixgb.4.gz

1. 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

1. To assign an IP address to the interface, enter the following:

ifconfig ixgb<interface_num> <IP_address> 

1. Verify that the interface works. Enter the following, where is the IP address for another machine on the same subnet as the interface that is being tested:

ping <IP_address> 

1. 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 ifconfig_ixgb entry:

ifconfig_ixgb<interface_num>="<ifconfig_settings>" 

Example usage:

ifconfig_ixgb0="inet 192.168.10.1 netmask 255.255.255.0" 

1. If you want to compile the driver into the kernel, enter:

cd ixgb-x.x.x/src
mkdir /usr/src/sys/dev/ixgb
cp if_ixgb* /usr/src/sys/dev/ixgb
cp ixgb* /usr/src/sys/dev/ixgb
cp Makefile.kernel /usr/src/sys/modules/ixgb/Makefile 

Edit the /usr/src/sys/conf/files.i386 file, and add the following line:

dev/ixgb/ixgb_hw.c optional ixgb
dev/ixgb/ixgb_ee.c optional ixgb
dev/ixgb/if_ixgb.c optional ixgb 

Remove the following lines from the /usr/src/sys/conf/files.i386 file, if they exist:

/dev/ixgb/if_ixgb_fx_hw.c optional ixgb
/dev/ixgb/if_ixgb_phy.c optional ixgb 

Edit the kernel configuration file (i.e., GENERIC or MYKERNEL) in /usr/src/sys/i386/conf, and ensure the following line is present:

device ixgb 

Compile and install the kernel. Reboot the system for the kernel updates to take affect.

Notes

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