This is a genuine Supermicro Dual-Port 10GBASE-T SIOM Network Adapter (P/N: AOC-MTG-i2TM-Ni22), powered by the reliable Intel X550 controller. This is a specialized SIOM (Supermicro I/O Module), a proprietary mezzanine card designed to provide a flexible and powerful networking solution for specific Supermicro servers. It offers high-speed 10GbE connectivity over standard copper Ethernet cabling without occupying a valuable PCIe slot.

Key Features 

• Genuine Supermicro Part: Ensures "plug and play" compatibility and validated performance within the Supermicro server ecosystem.

• SIOM Form Factor: A key feature is its proprietary Supermicro I/O Module design, which plugs into a dedicated slot on the motherboard, preserving standard PCIe slots for other hardware like GPUs or RAID controllers.

• Dual-Port 10GBASE-T: Features two RJ-45 ports that deliver 10GbE speeds over standard, cost-effective Cat6a/Cat7 copper Ethernet cabling.

• Intel X550 Controller: Built on the robust Intel X550 chipset, it offers excellent performance and driver support for enterprise operating systems, with support for features like Virtualization Technology (VT-c).