USER GUIDETigerCardTM 10G10GBASE-T and XFP Ethernet Server AdaptersSMC10GPCIe-10BTSMC10GPCIe-XFP

1-1Chapter 1: IntroductionThe SMC TigerCard™ 10G 10GBASE-T and XFP Ethernet Server Adapters combine the speed and performance of cutting edge networki

Advanced Features1-2• IP/UDP/TCP Checksum Offload – Calculation and validation for the checksums found in IP, TCP and UDP headers. This feature saves

Hardware Description1-3Hardware DescriptionSMC TigerCard™ 10G 10GBASE-T Ethernet Server Adapter comes equipped with:• One RJ-45 connector for 10 Gbps

Hardware Description1-4The SMC TigerCard™ 10G 10GBASE-XFP Ethernet Server Adapter comes equipped with:• One XFP slot for 10 Gbps XFP transceivers (SR

Equipment Checklist1-5Equipment ChecklistAfter unpacking the TigerCard™ 10G Ethernet Server Adapter, check the contents of the box to be sure you have

2-1Chapter 2: Hardware InstallationCaution: Network cards are sensitive to static electricity. To protect the card, avoid touching its electrical comp

2-25. Replace the computer’s cover and power it on. The TigerCard™ 10G should be automatically configured by the host computer’s BIOS. However, if you

3-1Chapter 3: Driver InstallationThe Driver and Documentation CD that accompanies the TigerCard™ 10G contains all the operating system drivers support

Windows Driver Installation3-2Microsoft Windows Server® 2008: Microsoft Windows Server® 2003: 2. Double click on the MSI installation file.

Windows Driver Installation3-3After a brief pause the Setup Wizard is displayed. Click “Next” to continue with the installation.3. The software end-us

20 MasonIrvine, CA 92618Phone: (949) 679-8000TigerCard 10GUser GuideFrom SMC’s Tiger line of feature-rich workgroup LAN solutionsJune 2008Pub. # SFMMA

Windows Driver Installation3-44. Select the destination folder for the driver package and click “Next.”5. No further configuration of the installation

Windows Driver Installation3-57. Once driver installation is complete the final page of the Setup Wizard is displayed. Click "Finish" to com

Linux Installation Instructions3-6Linux Installation InstructionsSMC recommends users install the TigerCard™ 10G into the target machine before instal

Linux Installation Instructions3-7RedHat Enterprise Linux DistributionsThese instructions cover installation and configuration of the SMC Server Adapt

Linux Installation Instructions3-82. Install the RPMs. The following is an example for SLES9:[root@myhost1 i586]# rpm -ivh kernel-module-sfc-2.6.5-7.2

Linux Installation Instructions3-9- The rpmbuild process should print out the location of the rpm towards the end of the build process, but it can be

A-1Appendix A: TroubleshootingPCI Express Bus WidthUnlike the older PCI and PCIX bus interfaces, PCI Express (PCIe) is implemented with serial links o

Network Connection ProblemsA-2Network Connection ProblemsThere may be a network connection problem if LEDs on the card's bracket do not turn on,

B-1Appendix B: Cable TypesUTP CablesThe SMC TigerCard™ 10G 10GBASE-T Ethernet Server Adapter supports transmission over several cable types. The prima

C-1Appendix C: SpecificationsStandardsIEEE 802.3an-2006 10GBASE-TIEEE 802.3ae-2002 10GBASE-SR, 10GBASE-LRIEEE 802.3x Flow ControlIEEE 802.1Q VLAN tags

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C-2Operating Humidity10% to 90% (Non-condensing)CertificationsFCC Part 15, Class ACE Mark Class ARoHs compliantOperating SystemsLinux® 2.4 Kernels (32

Glossary-1Glossary10BASE-TIEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP cable. (Now incorporated in IEEE 802

GlossaryGlossary-2End StationA workstation, server, or other device that does not forward traffic.EthernetA network communication system developed and

GlossaryGlossary-3LEDLight emitting diode used for monitoring a device or network condition.LAN SegmentA separate LAN or collision domain.Local Area N

GlossaryGlossary-4RJ-45 ConnectorA connector for twisted-pair wiring.RSSReceive Side Scaling, raises utilization levels of multi-core servers dramatic

20 Mason • Irvine, CA 92618 • Phn: 949-679-8000 • www.smc.comSMC10GPCIe-10BTSMC10GPCIe-XFPTECHNICAL SUPPORTFrom U.S.A. and Canada (24 hours a day, 7 d

Limited WarrantyLimited Warranty Statement: SMC Networks, Inc. (“SMC”) warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, und

DISCLOSE THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT DOES NOT EXIST OR WAS CAUSED BY CUSTOMER’S OR ANY THIRD PERSON’S MISUSE, NEGLECT, IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR

iCompliancesFederal Communication Commission Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A di

iiCE Mark Conformance Declaration - Class ASMC contact for these products in Europe is:SMC Networks Europe,Edificio Conata II, Calle Fructuós Gelabert

iiiAbout This GuidePurposeThis guide details of the hardware features of the Ethernet adapter card, including its physical and performance-related cha

ivContentsChapter 1: Introduction 1-1Advanced Features 1-1Hardware Description 1-3LED Indicators 1-4Equipment Checklist 1-5Chapter 2: Hardware In