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-ATG-b2TM and AOC-ATG-b2TG add-on card.
About this Add-on Card
Broadcom
®
NetXtreme E-Series Supermicro AOC-ATG-b2TM and AOC-ATG-b2TG
feature the latest Broadcom
®
NetXtreme BCM57416 Ethernet controller. Supported
by Supermicro
®
10G Base-T Ethernet Adapter, these add-on cards also feature VX-
LAN, NVGRE, and Geneve along with Broadcom
®
TruFlow technology that enables
users to reduce the CPU load and increase the VM density. Additionally, the auto-
negotiation feature offers users backward compatibility between 1GbE and 10GbE
while the included NPAR (NIC Partitioning) technology provides flexible connectivity
for different networking requirements. With all these features, AOC-ATG-b2TM and
AOC-ATG-b2TG are truly exceptional 10GbE Ethernet adapters for your continu-
ously growing cloud scale and data center applications.
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
add-on card 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/
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.
During the warranty period, contact your distributor first for any product problems.
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