Supermicro AOC-2UR68G4-i4XTS 2U Ultra Riser - scheda di rete

Built for dense 2U Ultra server environments, the Supermicro AOC-2UR68G4-I4XTS combines a riser card and a quad-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet adapter in a single integrated solution. Unlike separate riser and NIC cards that consume two slots and create airflow restrictions, this model consolidates both functions into one low-profile assembly, freeing up valuable PCIe slots while maintaining optimal thermal performance. The Intel X710-T4 controller delivers four independent 10GBASE-T ports over standard RJ45 copper cabling, making it a cost-effective alternative to SFP+ fiber for short to medium reach deployments.

Highlights

• Integrated 2U Ultra riser with quad-port 10GBASE-T network adapter
• Intel Ethernet Controller X710-T4 for reliable, high-throughput connectivity
• Four RJ45 ports support 10G/1G/100M speeds with auto-negotiation
• PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface for ample bandwidth to all four ports
• Supports SR-IOV, Intel VT-c, PXE boot, and jumbo frames up to 9.5KB
• Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) reduces power consumption during idle periods
• NC-SI sideband management for remote monitoring and control
• Compatible with Supermicro 2U Ultra servers such as SYS-2028U series

In daily use

Deploying this riser adapter in a Supermicro 2U Ultra chassis instantly adds four high-speed copper networking ports without sacrificing a standard PCIe slot. The 10GBASE-T standard allows use of existing Cat6a cabling for full 10G speeds, while backward compatibility with Cat5e/Cat6 at 1Gbps simplifies gradual infrastructure upgrades. The X710-T4 chipset is widely supported across major operating systems and hypervisors, ensuring straightforward driver installation. With SR-IOV, you can assign virtual functions to multiple VMs, maximizing throughput in virtualized environments. The integrated riser design also improves cable management and airflow compared to separate riser and NIC cards.

Full specifications

• Product Type: 2U Ultra Riser Card with Integrated Network Adapter
• Network Controller: Intel Ethernet Controller X710-T4
• Ports: 4 x 10GBASE-T (RJ45)
• Host Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x8
• Data Rate: 10 Gbps per port (backward compatible with 1Gbps/100Mbps)
• Supported Standards: IEEE 802.3an, 802.3ab, 802.3u, 802.3x, 802.1Q, 802.3ad
• Features: Intel VT-c, SR-IOV, PXE Boot, Jumbo Frames (up to 9.5KB), TCP/UDP/IP Checksum Offload, EEE
• LED Indicators: Link/Activity per port
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F)
• Operating Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
• Cabling: Cat6a for 10GBASE-T, Cat5e/Cat6 for 1GBASE-T
• Management: NC-SI support
• Compatibility: Supermicro 2U Ultra Servers (e.g., SYS-2028U series)

Final note

The AOC-2UR68G4-I4XTS is an ideal choice for data centers and enterprises seeking to add high-bandwidth copper networking to Supermicro 2U Ultra servers without compromising slot availability or thermal efficiency. Its integrated design, proven Intel controller, and rich feature set ensure reliable performance for virtualization, storage, and high-traffic applications.