Ethernet adapter Supermicro AOC-CTG-i2T — 10 Gigabit dual-port PCI-Express

The Supermicro AOC-CTG-i2T — 10 Gigabit dual-port PCI-Express Ethernet adapter is a server-grade network card that provides two independent 10GbE ports in a standard PCIe add-in form factor. It is designed to integrate into rackmount servers and workstations to deliver high-bandwidth connectivity for data-centre, virtualization and storage environments. The card supports full-duplex 10 Gigabit Ethernet links and is compatible with common PCIe slots, enabling increased network throughput and lower latency compared with standard Gigabit Ethernet interfaces.

Advantages

The adapter delivers dual 10GbE ports to double available high-speed connections on a single PCIe slot. Its server-focused design ensures stable operation under continuous load and efficient offload of network processing to reduce CPU overhead. The PCI-Express interface provides native high-bandwidth connectivity to the host system, and the compact dual-port layout saves expansion slots while offering redundancy or link aggregation options for increased throughput and resilience.

Suitable for

• Virtualization hosts and hyperconverged infrastructure
• High-performance storage networks and NAS systems
• Database servers and real-time analytics platforms
• High-bandwidth backup and replication tasks
• Network consolidation and link aggregation setups

Key specifications

• Interface: PCI-Express x8 or compatible slot (physical PCIe add-in card)
• Network speed: 10 Gigabit Ethernet per port, full duplex
• Ports: dual RJ-45 or SFP+ physical ports depending on model configuration (two 10GbE ports)
• Form factor: low-profile / full-height bracket compatibility (standard server add-in card size)
• Throughput features: support for link aggregation and multiple simultaneous 10GbE connections
• Typical operating environment: 24/7 server and workstation use with sustained high network loads

How to use

Install the adapter into an available PCI-Express slot following the server or workstation manufacturer's instructions for handling expansion cards. Secure the card with the bracket screw and connect the network cables to the appropriate 10GbE ports. After physical installation, boot the host system and install the appropriate drivers provided by the operating system vendor or Supermicro to ensure full functionality. Configure network settings, link aggregation, or VLANs as required through the host OS or network management tools.

Usage recommendations

For optimal performance, use high-quality Cat6a/Cat7 copper cabling or certified SFP+ modules and DACs when applicable. Verify that the host BIOS and PCIe slot support the required lane configuration and that drivers are updated to the latest stable release. In virtualized environments, allocate sufficient CPU and memory resources to networking tasks and consider enabling available offload features to minimize host overhead.