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-SMG3-2H8M2-BW expansion card.
About this Expansion Card
The AOC-SMG3-2H8M2-BW is an M.2 SSD carrier card that connects up to two
M.2 solid state drives (SSDs), and is built for use in BigTwin™ systems. It supports
SATA and NVMe, and two form factors: 22x80mm on the top or bottom side, or
110mm on the bottom side. It can be pre-installed on a server, or can be ordered
and added separately. M.2 solid-state technology is an optimized, high-performance
scalable storage solution, effectively streamlined for enterprise and client systems
that leverage the cutting-edge capabilities of PCI Express.
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 be-
fore any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your
vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning
the AOC-SMG3-2H8M2-BW card to the manufacturer, the RMA number should be
prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton, and the shipping pack-
age 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 alteration, misuse, abuse or improper
maintenance of products.
During the warranty period, contact your distributor first for any product problems.
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