Supermicro AOC-S25G-m2S User Manual page 3

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-S25G-m2S add-on card.
About this Add-on Card
The Supermicro AOC-S25G-m2S is a leading edge 25GbE controller. Based on the
Mellanox ConnectX®-4 Lx EN chipset with features such as VXLAN and NVGRE,
it is backward compatible with 10GbE networks and addresses bandwidth demand
from virtualized infrastructures in data centers or cloud deployments. It supports the
RoCE specification with CPU offload, delivering low-latency and high-performance
over Ethernet networks. Supermicro® Asset Management and thermal detection
give an extra layer of controller health management and peace of mind. The
Supermicro AOC-S25G-m2S high performance 25GbE adapter solution is an excel-
lent choice to enhance network connectivity in data centers and enterprise environ-
ments. For more information regarding product support or updates, please refer to
our website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/networking.cfm#adapter.
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.
Returning Merchandise for Service
A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before
any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your ven-
dor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning the
motherboard to the manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently 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/).
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