Supermicro AOC-SLG3-4E2P operation manual

AOC-SLG3-4E2P

User's Guide

Revision 1.0

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User's Guide Revision 1.0

Release Date: April 11, 2017

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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-SLG3-4E2P expansion card.

About this Expansion Card

The Supermicro NVMe AOC-SLG3-4E2P features four internal NVMe OCuLink con-

nectors for high-performance storage connectivity. This HBA card is built around a

PLX PEX9733 PCIe switch IC, which is a proven NVMe technology with optimum

performance for increased bandwidth. Streamlined for the growing demand for

increased data throughput and scalability requirements across the enterprise-class

server platforms, this appeals most to embedded/IPC solutions and desktop/gam-

ing solutions that must leverage maximum performance and reliability. Designed

for port extension, high performance peer-to-peer transfers, and error isolation.

In contrast to retimer and redriver NVMe AOC solutions, the AOC-SLG3-4E2P is

capable of enabling hot-plug without the use of a Vpp header. Ideal for near-line

cache storage solutions.

Comes with both full height and low prole mounting brackets.

Preface

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.

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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

the AOC-SLG3-4E2P card to the manufacturer, the RMA number should be promi-

nently 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/.

This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages in-

curred in shipping or from failure due to the alternation, misuse, abuse or improper

maintenance of products.

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Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

980 Rock Ave.

San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

Website: www.supermicro.com

Europe

Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML

's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

[e-mail] (Customer Support)

Website: www.supermicro.nl

Preface

Asia-Pacic

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

3F, No. 150, Jian 1st Rd.

Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 235

Taiwan (R.O.C)

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: www.supermicro.com.tw

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Table of Contents

Preface

About this User's Guide ................................................................................................iii

About this Expansion Card............................................................................................iii

An Important Note to the User ...................................................................................... iii

Returning Merchandise for Service ...............................................................................iv

Contacting Supermicro ...................................................................................................v

Chapter 1 Overview

1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1

1-2 Technical Specications .................................................................................. 1-1

General ............................................................................................................ 1-1

OS Support ..................................................................................................... 1-1

Power Consumption ........................................................................................ 1-1

Physical Dimensions ....................................................................................... 1-1

Chapter 2 Hardware Components

2-1 Expansion Card Layout and Components ...................................................... 2-1

2-2 Major Components .......................................................................................... 2-2

2-3 Front Connectors ............................................................................................ 2-3

NVMe Connectors ...................................................................................... 2-3

2-4 Front Jumper Location and Settings ............................................................... 2-4

Explanation of Jumpers .................................................................................. 2-4

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 Expansion Card ......................................................................... 3-2

3-4 Installing and Uninstalling NVMe Drivers ........................................................ 3-4

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