AOC-VROCSTNMOD

AOC-VROCSTNMOD is a dedicated hardware module intended to activate Intel VROC (Virtual RAID on CPU) on supported systems. It is used in environments where high‑performance NVMe storage and efficient RAID management are required.

By enabling VROC features, this module allows building RAID arrays from NVMe drives connected directly to the CPU, without relying on conventional hardware RAID controllers. This architecture is typically used in technical and professional infrastructures that prioritize:

• High I/O throughput – NVMe RAID can improve aggregate read/write performance for demanding workloads.
• Lower latency path – direct connection to the CPU reduces overhead versus traditional controller-based RAID.
• Scalable storage architecture – flexible configuration of multiple NVMe drives to match capacity and performance needs.
• Optimized resource utilization – offloading RAID logic from a discrete controller can simplify system design.

Typical usage scenarios include technical computing, virtualized environments, and storage‑intensive applications where consistent performance and predictable behavior are required. The exact RAID levels, platform compatibility and configuration options depend on the specific motherboard, CPU generation and Intel VROC licensing model used with this module.

Before deployment, it is recommended to verify platform support, firmware requirements and the intended NVMe drive configuration in the system vendor's technical documentation.