This is a genuine Supermicro Intel XL710 4-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) SFP+ Controller SIOM Adapter (Supermicro P/N: AOC-MTG-i4S | Intel Controller: XL710). Designed specifically for Supermicro servers utilizing the Supermicro I/O Module (SIOM) form factor, this high-performance network adapter provides four SFP+ ports capable of 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. Powered by the advanced Intel Ethernet Controller XL710, it delivers robust throughput, low latency, and a rich set of features for virtualization, network virtualization (VxLAN, NVGRE, Geneve), and converged networking (iSCSI, FCoE). The SIOM form factor ensures a clean, cable-free internal connection to the motherboard, making it an ideal choice for high-density, high-bandwidth Supermicro server solutions.
Key Features
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Supermicro SIOM Form Factor: Specifically designed for Supermicro servers with a SIOM slot, providing a dedicated, high-speed, and cable-free connection directly to the motherboard.
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Quad-Port 10GbE SFP+: Features four SFP+ ports, each supporting 10 Gigabit Ethernet, offering high density, high bandwidth, and flexible connectivity for demanding data center environments. Requires compatible SFP+ transceivers (not included) or Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cables.
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Intel Ethernet Controller XL710: Powered by the industry-leading Intel XL710 (formerly Fortville) controller, known for its high performance, reliability, and advanced features for virtualization and network offloads.
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PCIe Interface: Connects via a high-bandwidth PCI Express interface (typically Gen3 x8), ensuring ample throughput for all four 10GbE ports and minimizing bottlenecks.
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Advanced Virtualization Support: Features Intel Virtualization Technology for Connectivity (VT-c), including SR-IOV (Single-Root I/O Virtualization), VMDq, and support for network virtualization overlays (VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve), optimizing performance in virtualized and cloud environments.
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Network Offloads: Supports a comprehensive suite of hardware offloads (e.g., TCP/UDP/IP checksum, LSO, LRO) to reduce CPU utilization and improve overall system performance and efficiency.
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Converged Networking (iSCSI/FCoE): Designed with built-in capabilities for iSCSI and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) offload, ideal for accelerating storage area network (SAN) connectivity directly from the server.
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Energy Efficient: Optimized for efficient power consumption, contributing to lower operational costs in data centers.
