Asus MCB-10G-2S Manuale utente

10 Gigabit/s Ethernet card

MCB-10G-2S

User Guide

E9489

First Edition V1

June 2014

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Contents

Contents...................................................................................................................... iii

About this guide......................................................................................................... iv

How this guide is organized ............................................................................iv

Where to nd more information.......................................................................iv

Conventions used in this guide ....................................................................... v

Typography ..................................................................................................... v

MCB-10G-2S specifications summary...................................................................... vi

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome! ....................................................................................................1-2

1.2 Package contents ...................................................................................... 1-2

1.3 System requirements.................................................................................1-2

1.4 Card layout .................................................................................................1-3

1.5 Installing the MCB-10G-2S Ethernet card................................................ 1-4

Chapter 2: Boot Agent Configuration

2.1 Broadcom NetXtreme Ethernet Boot Agent ............................................2-2

2.1.1 Device Hardware Conguration Menu ........................................ 2-3

2.1.2 MBA Conguration Menu............................................................ 2-3

2.1.3 iSCSI Boot Conguration ............................................................ 2-5

2.1.4 NIC Partition Conguration Menu ............................................... 2-8

Chapter 3: Driver installation

3.1 Windows®Server OS Driver Installation.................................................. 3-2

3.2 Linux OS Driver Installation...................................................................... 3-5

ASUS contact information.......................................................................................... 1

About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the server

management board.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

• Chapter1:Productintroduction

This chapter describes the MCB-10G-2S Ethernet card features and the new

technologies it supports.

• Chapter2:BootAgentconfiguration

This chapter provides instructions on setting the Broadcom NetXtreme Ethernet Boot

Agent.

• Chapter3:Driverinstallation

This chapter provides instructions for installing the Ethernet card drivers on different

operating systems.

Where to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

1. ASUS websites

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software

products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2. Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers,

that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the

standard package.

Typography

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italics

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means

that you must press the enclosed key.

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or

Return key.

<Key1+Key2+Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key

names are linked with a plus sign (+).

Example: <Ctrl+Alt+Del>

Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown,

then supply the required item or value enclosed in

brackets.

Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:

format a:

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself

when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components

when trying to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a

task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a

task.

Conventions used in this guide

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols

used throughout this manual.

MCB-10G-2S specifications summary

* Please refer to ASUS website for Approved Vendor List (AVL).

** Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Speed & Ports

10 Gigabit/s Ethernet

Dual Port

Ethernet Controller

PHY Broadcom 57840S

Connector & module

type

LC Fiber Optic

Supports SFP+ SR Optical module, SFP+ LR Optical

module, Direct Attached Copper*

Host Interface PCI-E Gen3 x8

Form factor Mezzanine Card (OCP)

Support Cable Type

SMF up to 10km (LR)

MMF 62.5/50um up to 300m (SR)

Passive Twin-AX up to 5m (SFP+ Direct Attach)"

Features

PXE boot

iSCSI boot

Product introduction

This chapter offers the MCB-10G-2S Ethernet card features and

the new technologies it supports.

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS®MCB-10G-2S 10 Gigabit/s Ethernet card!

Before you start installing the Ethernet card, check the items in your package with the list

below.

1.2 Package contents

Check your package for the following items.

1.3 System requirements

Before you install the MCB-10G-2S Ethernet card, check if the system meets the following

requirements:

• ServerorworkstationmotherboardwithanOCPslot.

• Supportedoperatingsystemsare Windows® andLinuxoperatingsystems.Pleaserefer

to ASUS website for the latest updates.

Standard Gift Box Pack Standard Bulk Pack

ASUS MCB-10G-2S Ethernet

card 1 1

Support CD 1 1 (per carton)

Packing Quantity 1 pc per carton 5 pcs per carton

Ifanyoftheaboveitemsisdamagedormissing,contactyourretailer.

ASUS MCB-10G-2S 1-3

1.4 Card layout

1. LCFiberOpticConnector1

2. LCFiberOpticConnector2

3. PCIExpressGen3x8interface

SFP+ port LED indications

Activity / Link LED Speed link

Status Description Status Description

OFF Noactivity Green 10 Gb/s link

Blinking Dataactivity Amber 1 Gb/s link

Top view

SFP+2_LED2 (Speed)

SFP+2_LED1 (Activity)

SFP+1_LED1 (Activity)

SFP+1_LED2 (Speed)

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.5 Installing the MCB-10G-2S Ethernet card

To install a MCB-10G-2S Ethernet card:

1. Prepare the Mezannine card.

2. Align and insert the screw holes of the MCB-10G-2S Ethernet card into stand screws

theninserttheportsoftheMCB-10G-2Scardintotheportslotsontheserverchassis

as shown.

3. Secure the MCB-10G-2S Ethernet card with the four (4) bundled screws.

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