Interface Card Supermicro AOC-SLG3-2E4T-O

The Supermicro AOC-SLG3-2E4T-O is an internal PCIe interface card for servers that provides two internal NVMe OCuLink connectors for high-performance storage connectivity. Built on PCIe NVMe retimer technology, the card is designed to deliver reliable, scalable data throughput for enterprise-class platforms and supports passive cooling with a green and grey housing.

Advantages

The AOC-SLG3-2E4T-O offers direct NVMe OCuLink connections for low-latency, high-bandwidth storage access and uses the latest retimer technology to maintain signal integrity over PCIe links. Its internal PCIe host interface and passive cooling simplify integration into rack servers, while the compact design supports near-line cache staging to improve data flow to backend storage.

Suitable for

• Enterprise servers requiring high-throughput NVMe storage
• Near-line cache solutions and staged data workflows
• Systems needing additional internal NVMe OCuLink connectivity

Key specifications

• Model: Supermicro AOC-SLG3-2E4T-O (MPN: AOC-SLG3-2E4T-O)
• Host interface: PCIe
• Output / internal connectors: 2 × NVMe OCuLink (internal)
• Cooling: Passive
• Colour: Green, Grey
• EAN: 0672042252237

How to use

Install the AOC-SLG3-2E4T-O into an available PCIe slot on a compatible server motherboard, secure the card and connect internal NVMe OCuLink cables from the card to NVMe drives or backplanes. Ensure the server is powered down when installing hardware. After physical installation, verify that firmware and drivers (if required by the OS or management software) recognize the card and attached NVMe devices, then configure storage and caching policies according to your backend storage architecture.

Recommendations

For optimal performance, use high-quality OCuLink cables and ensure the server chassis provides adequate airflow even though the card uses passive cooling. Validate compatibility with your server platform and update system firmware and drivers to the latest versions before deploying the card in production.