Supermicro AOC-STGN-i2S Rev: 2.11 – Dual-Port 10G SFP+ Ethernet Network Card

The Supermicro AOC-STGN-i2S is a high-performance dual-port 10G SFP+ Ethernet network adapter designed for enterprise servers and data center applications. Powered by the Intel® 82599 10GbE controller, this PCI Express 2.0 (x8) network card delivers ultra-fast, reliable, and scalable connectivity for virtualized environments, cloud computing, and high-speed networking.

Key Features 

• High-Speed 10G SFP+ Connectivity – Delivers ultra-low latency and high-throughput networking for enterprise servers and data centers.
• Dual SFP+ Ports – Supports both direct-attached copper (DAC) and LC fiber-optic cables, offering flexibility in network deployment.
• Intel® 82599 10GbE Controller – Ensures high reliability, superior performance, and optimized power efficiency.
• PCI Express 2.0 x8 Interface (5GT/s) – Enables high-speed data transfer and low CPU overhead.
• Virtualization & Cloud-Ready – Supports VMDq, Next-Gen VMDq, PC-SIG SR-IOV, and VXLAN for optimized virtualized workloads.
• NC-SI Remote Management – Seamless integration with Supermicro motherboards for out-of-band remote management.
• Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) & iSCSI Boot Support – Ideal for SAN (Storage Area Network) and cloud environments.
• Advanced Load Balancing & Traffic Optimization – Supports Intel® QuickData Technology, MSI-X, and Direct Cache Access (DCA) to improve throughput and CPU efficiency.
• Broad OS Compatibility – Supports Windows Server, VMware, Linux (RedHat, SUSE), and FreeBSD.
• RoHS Compliant & Energy-Efficient – Environmentally friendly, low-power design for optimized energy efficiency.

Technical Specifications

• General Specifications
• Model: Supermicro AOC-STGN-i2S Rev: 2.11
• Controller: Intel® 82599 10GbE
• Ports: Dual SFP+ 10G Ethernet
• Form Factor: Low-profile & high-profile standard bracket
• PCIe Interface: PCI Express 2.0 x8 (5GT/s)

Networking Features

• 10G SFP+ Connectivity – Supports Direct-Attached Copper (DAC) & Fiber-Optic Cables
• Load Balancing on Multiple CPUs – Optimized for multi-threaded workloads
• Intel® QuickData Technology – Enhances data acceleration and lowers CPU overhead
• Direct Cache Access (DCA) – Reduces cache misses, improving data processing speeds
• MSI-X Support – Minimizes interrupt overhead and balances load across multiple CPUs
• Advanced Packet Filtering & VLAN Support – Ensures optimized traffic management
• VXLAN, IPv6, and iSCSI Boot Support – Cloud-ready networking and storage solutions
• Virtualization & Security
• VMDq & Next-Gen VMDq (64 Queues per Port) – Optimized for virtualized environments
• PC-SIG SR-IOV Implementation – Supports direct assignment of virtual machines
• Advanced Packet Filtering – Secures data transmission and minimizes network vulnerabilities
• Manageability & Remote Access
• NC-SI (Network Controller Sideband Interface) – Supports remote management with Supermicro motherboards
• PXE Boot & iSCSI Remote Boot Support – Enables remote deployment of operating systems
• SNMP & RMON Statistics Counters – For enhanced network monitoring and diagnostics
• Cables & Connectivity
• Supports SFP+ DAC Twin Axial Cables (Up to 7 meters)
• Supports LC-LC Fiber-Optic Cables (SFP+ transceiver required)
• NC-SI Cable Included (with compatible Supermicro motherboards)
• Operating System Support
• Windows Server 2012, 2008 R2, 2008, 2003
• Windows 8, 7, Vista (x64 & 32-bit)
• VMware
• Linux (RedHat EL, SUSE SLES)
• FreeBSD
• Physical & Environmental
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 55°C
• PCB Dimensions: 10.16cm (4.00in) x 6.90cm (2.73in)
• Bracket Heights: Standard – 12cm (4.725in), Low-profile – 7.94cm (3.13in)

Ideal Applications

• Enterprise Data Centers – Provides high-speed networking and virtualization support.
• Cloud Computing & Virtualized Environments – Supports SR-IOV, VMDq, and VXLAN for cloud-based workloads.
• Storage Networking (iSCSI & FCoE) – Optimized for high-performance SAN deployments.
• High-Performance Computing (HPC) – Supports advanced load balancing and multi-core CPU optimization.
• ISP & Hosting Providers – Ensures low-latency and high-throughput network performance.
• Remote Server Management – NC-SI allows out-of-band management for Supermicro servers.

Why Choose the Supermicro AOC-STGN-i2S?

• Ultra-Fast 10G SFP+ Connectivity – Low-latency, high-speed networking for modern data centers.
• Intel® 82599 Controller – Reliable, power-efficient, and optimized for enterprise workloads.
• PCI Express 2.0 (x8) Interface – High-speed data transfer with minimal CPU overhead.
• Full Virtualization Support – Ideal for cloud computing and virtualized environments.
• NC-SI Remote Management – Seamless integration with Supermicro motherboards.
• iSCSI & FCoE Support – Ideal for storage networking and SAN environments.
• Broad OS Compatibility – Supports Windows, Linux, VMware, and FreeBSD.