Preface
About this User's Guide
This user's guide is written for system integrators, IT professionals, and
knowledgeable end users. It provides information for the installation and use of the
AOC-A100G-b2CM add-on card.
About this Add-on Card
The Supermicro
®
Advanced I/O Module (AIOM) is the latest form factor designed
to provide a wide range of networking options as well as other I/O technologies.
The AOC-A100G-b2CM is one of the most feature-rich and low power consumption
100GbE controllers in the market. Based on the Broadcom
®
BCM57508 with fea-
tures such as VXLAN, NVGRE, RoCE, and NIC Partitioning, it provides unparalleled
density, performance, and functionality. The Supermicro
®
AOC-A100G-b2CM is the
most versatile 100GbE controller in the market and an excellent choice to enhance
network connectivity in Data Centers and Enterprise environments.
An Important Note to the User
All graphic images and layout drawings shown in this user's guide are based upon
the latest PCB revision available at the time of publishing of this user's guide. The
add-on card you have received may or may not look exactly the same as the graph-
ics 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 be-
fore any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your
vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning to
the manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside
of the shipping 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 requested online (
).
This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages in-
curred in shipping or from failure due to the alteration, misuse, abuse or improper
maintenance of products.
During the warranty period, contact your distributor first for any product problems.
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