Aiom Cards; What Is An Ocp Nic Card - Supermicro ASG-1115S-NE316R User Manual

3.9 AIOM Cards

What is an OCP NIC card?

An OCP NIC, also known as an Open Compute Project Network Interface Card, is a type of
network interface card designed according to the specifications and standards set forth by the
Open Compute Project (OCP). The Open Compute Project is an initiative that aims to design
and develop open hardware solutions for data centers and other computing environments.
An OCP NIC typically features a modular and open design, allowing for greater flexibility and
interoperability within data center environments. These network interface cards are intended
to be used in conjunction with OCP-compatible servers and networking equipment. OCP NICs
are often optimized for high-performance, low-latency networking, and can support various
network speeds such as 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE), 25 Gigabit Ethernet (25GbE), 40 Gigabit
Ethernet (40GbE), or higher.
Installing an OCP Card
1. Power down the system as described earlier in this section.
2. Insert the OCP NIC card into an empty slot on the rear.
Tighten the small thumb screw that will secure the OCP NIC on the rear of the chassis. Do
not over-tighten. The system supports up to one AIOM/OCP NIC 3.0 network port card.
Slot
A1 A2
*AIOM cards exceeding the 15W slot power envelope may require restricted conditions to
meet thermal specification of the AIOM card. Contact your Supermicro account representative
for more information.
Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation
A2
Thumb Screws
Figure 3-15. AIOM Chassis Slots
AIOM Configuration
Mechanical Electrical
Small Form Factor,
PCIe 5.0 x16
OCP 3.0
53
A1
Thermal
Up to 15W*