SUPERMICRO AOC-SLG4-4E4T 4-Port NVMe Host Bus Adapter Instruction Manual
- June 4, 2024
- SuperMicro
Table of Contents
SUPERMICRO AOC-SLG4-4E4T 4-Port NVMe Host Bus Adapter
Overview
Congratulations on purchasing your expansion card from an acknowledged leader in the industry. Supermicro products are designed with the utmost attention to detail to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. For product support and updates, please visit our website at http://www.supermicro.com/
Technical Specifications
General
- Quad port PCIe x16 Gen4 standard low profile NVMe controller
- SlimSAS white connectors
- Supports up to four physical NVMe devices
- Ambient operating temperature is system dependent (55°C or higher if there is sufficient airflow)
OS Support
- Windows, Linux, VMWare
Physical Dimensions
- Card PCB dimensions: 6.6″ x 2.71 ” (L x H)
Power Consumption
- 14.3 Watts
Compatible Systems
- X12/H12-based systems (Check the product page for a validated platform list.)
Hardware Components
Expansion Card Layout and Components
Figure 2-1. AOC-SLG4-4E4T
The AOC-SLG4-4E4T is a low-profile expansion card with an aggregate four-port NVMe internal Host Bus Adapter. The following pages describe the components and settings for the AOC-SLG4-4E4T
Major Components
The following are the major components that make up the AOC-SLG4-4E4T
expansion card:
Figure 2-2. AOC-SLG4-4E4T Layout
AOC-SLG4-4E4T
Component| Description
1| NVMe Connector NVMe 0 and NVMe 1
2| NVMe Connector NVMe 2 and NVMe 3
Connectors and LEDs
NVMe Connectors
There are two NVMe connectors on the expansion card.
Figure 2-3. NVMe Connectors
AOC-SLG4-4E4T
Component| Description
A| NVMe connector, designated NVMe 0 and NVMe 1
B| NVMe connector, designated NVMe 2 and NVMe 3
Installation
Static-Sensitive Devices
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To avoid dam- aging your expansion card, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD.
Precautions
- Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
- Touch a grounded metal object before removing the expansion card from the antistatic bag.
- Handle the expansion card by its edges only; do not touch its components or peripheral chips.
- Put the expansion card back into the antistatic bags when not in use.
- For grounding purposes, make sure that your system chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and the expansion card.
Unpacking
The expansion card is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid static damage.
When unpacking your component, make sure you are static protected.
Note: To avoid damaging your components and to ensure proper installation, be
sure to always connect the power cord last, and always remove it before
adding, removing or changing any hardware components.
Before Installation
To install the expansion card properly, follow the steps below.
Prior to Installation
1. Power down the system and unplug the power cord.
2. Use industry-standard anti-static equipment (such as gloves or wrist
strap) and follow the precautions on page 3-1 to avoid damage caused by ESD.
Installing the Expansion Card
Depending upon which motherboard is used and which slot in the motherboard is selected, a riser card may or may not be required to install the AOC- SLG4-4E4T.
- Power down the system, remove the power cords from the rear of the power supply and remove the system cover.
- The AOC-SLG4-4E4T expansion card has a low-profile bracket pre-installed. A full-length bracket is included in the packaging if needed.
- Consult your motherboard manual for any special instructions regarding expansion card installation.
- onnect the white (85-ohm characteristic impedance) SlimSAS cables to the expansion card. The cable latch will click into the locked position when con-nected properly.
Figure 3-2. Connecting the Cables
Static-Sensitive Devices
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To avoid dam- aging your expansion card, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD.
Precautions
- Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
- Touch a grounded metal object before removing the expansion card from the antistatic bag.
- Handle the expansion card by its edges only; do not touch its components or peripheral chips.
- Put the expansion card back into the antistatic bags when not in use.
- For grounding purposes, make sure that your system chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and the expansion card.
Unpacking
The expansion card is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid static damage. When unpacking your component, make sure you are static protected.
Note : To avoid damaging your components and to ensure proper installation, be sure to always connect the power cord last, and always remove it before adding, removing or changing any hardware components.
BIOS Settings
Depending on the system, motherboard, and BIOS version, the following BIOS settings may be necessary for the proper operation of NVMe drives.
Changing Retimer Settings
Follow the steps below to use the Configuration Utility.
- Reset the system.
- Press
to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. - Navigate to the Advanced menu.
- Enter the Chipset Configuration submenu.
- Select North Bridge.
- Select IIO Configuration.
- Select the appropriate IOU option and then select x4x4x4x4.
- Enter the IIO DFX Configuration menu.
- Select CPU1 Configuration.
- Select the appropriate port option.
- Under Preset Settings, select DN Tx Preset and modify it to P7.
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FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A or Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in industrial environment for Class A device or
in residential environment for Class B device. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference with radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case you
will be required to correct the interference at your own expense.
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This Perchlorate warning applies only to products containing CR (Manganese
Dioxide) Lithium coin cells. “Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply.
See
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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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or sell such products for use in such ultra-hazardous applications, it does so
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actions, litigation, and proceedings of any kind arising out of or related to
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Release Date: April 30, 2021
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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-SLG4-4E4T expansion card.
About this Expansion Card
The Supermicro NVMe AOC-SLG4-4E4T features two internal NVMe SlimSAS connectors for high-performance storage connectivity. This card is built on the latest PCIe NVMe retimer technology. Streamlined for the growing demand for increased data throughput and scalability requirements across enterprise- class server platforms, this is a cost-effective storage solution that delivers maximum performance and reliability.
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-SLG4-4E4T card to the manufacturer, the RMA number
should be promi-nently 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.
Disclaimer
The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency com-munication devices, or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage. Accordingly, Supermicro dis-claims any and all liability, and should buyer use or sell such products for use in such ultra-hazardous applications, it does so entirely at its own risk. Furthermore, buyer agrees to fully indemnify, defend and hold Supermicro harmless for and against any and all claims, demands, actions, litigation, and proceedings of any kind arising out of or related to such ultra-hazardous use or sale.
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References
- dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
- P65Warnings.ca.gov
- RMA Form | RMA Services | Support - Super Micro Computer, Inc.
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