ATTO Technology SC 5500 manual Technical Features, Hardware Specifications, Management

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FastStream™ SC 5500

Storage Controller

Technical Features

 

 

RAID Levels

• JBOD, DVRAID, 0, 1, 4, 5, 6, 10, 40, 50 and 60 plus N-way mirroring

 

 

 

Key Features

• Tunable RAID Rebuild Priority

• SCSI Enclosure Services (SES)

 

Real-time Performance Metrics

• Configurable Sector Sizes to 8KB

 

• Application Performance Reporting

• Field Upgradeable Firmware

 

• Local and Global Hot Spares

• Hot Swap with Auto Rebuild

 

• Configuration Cloning

• Battery Backed Event Log

 

• Drive Initialization and Verification

• ECC Protected Memory

 

• Partitioning of RAID Volumes

• Media Error Handling

 

• Port Mapping for LUN Isolation

• One button setups for Audio, Video, IT

 

 

 

Hardware Specifications

 

 

Fibre Channel Interface

4-Gigabit, auto-negotiates to 2/1 Gigabit devices

 

• Two Optical SFP (Small Form Factor Pluggable) Fibre Channel ports

 

• Full support for direct connect for F-port fabric switches

 

• Class 3 and Intermix ANSI Fibre Channel Specifications

 

• PLDA, public loop login (NL-ports) and fabric connect (N-port)

 

Full-duplex transmissions

 

 

 

SAS/SATA Interface

• Eight 3-Gb SAS/SATA lanes via two four-port MiniSAS (SFF-8080) connectors

 

 

Management Interface

RJ-45 connector for Ethernet management port

 

RS-232 serial header console port

 

 

 

 

Management

 

 

Setup and Monitoring

• Simplified one-click setup allows for system setup in just minutes

 

• Built in read-only drive performance monitoring allows you to gauge

 

storage performance while host-based applications are in use

Local and Network Management

• ExpressNAVTM Storage Manager browser-based user interface for remote

 

configuration, management and diagnostic capabilities

 

• Local diagnostics supported via CLI, Telnet and FTP

 

• Command line and menu-based ASCII text management access via the

 

Ethernet management port and ExpressNAV

 

 

 

Environmental & Physical Specifications

 

 

Dimensions

• 1.69” (1U) H x 17.31” W x 9.9” L

 

 

 

Operating Environment

• Temperature: 5 - 40° C Humidity: 10 - 90% non-condensing

 

 

Storage Environment

• Temperature: -40 - 70° C Humidity: 5 - 95% non-condensing

 

 

 

Power

• Input: 100-240 VAC, 2.5A, 47-63 Hz

 

 

 

 

Fixed Airflow

• 11 CFM

 

 

• Ambient air not to exceed 40° C

 

 

 

 

RoHS Compliant

• Yes

 

 

 

 

Ordering Information

 

 

Model Number

FSSC-5500-D00

 

 

 

 

Technical Specification

FastStream SC 5500

Power Behind the Storage

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©2008 ATTO Technology, Inc. Specifications subject to change without notice.

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SC 5500 specifications

ATTO Technology SC 5500 is a high-performance storage controller designed to meet the demands of modern data-intensive applications. This versatile controller is engineered to enhance the performance, reliability, and scalability of storage systems within a wide range of environments, including enterprise data centers, media and entertainment, and cloud computing.

One of the standout features of the SC 5500 is its support for multi-protocol connectivity. This capability allows seamless integration into existing infrastructures, as it supports several protocols such as iSCSI, Fibre Channel, and NVMe over Fabrics. This multi-protocol approach enables users to choose the best communication method for their specific needs, promoting flexibility while ensuring high-speed data transfers.

The SC 5500 uses advanced caching technologies to optimize read and write operations, reducing latency and increasing overall throughput. With intelligent data placement algorithms, it efficiently manages data traffic, enhancing performance for critical applications. This caching mechanism plays a vital role in environments where speed is crucial, such as high-frequency trading or video editing.

In terms of scalability, the SC 5500 supports a wide array of drives and storage solutions, allowing users to expand their storage capacity as their requirements grow. It is designed to accommodate large volumes of data and can easily integrate with various RAID configurations, providing redundancy and improved fault tolerance. Users can expect minimal downtime and increased reliability, crucial for mission-critical operations.

Security is another fundamental aspect of the SC 5500. With built-in features such as data encryption and secure access controls, it ensures that sensitive information remains protected from unauthorized access or breaches. These security measures are essential in today’s data-centric world, where compliance with regulations and protection against cyber threats are of utmost importance.

User-friendliness is also a significant characteristic of the SC 5500, featuring an intuitive management interface that simplifies the monitoring and configuration of the system. This ease of use allows IT professionals to manage their storage solutions effectively, saving both time and resources.

In summary, ATTO Technology SC 5500 stands out as a robust and flexible storage controller that caters to the increasing demands for speed, scalability, security, and ease of use in modern data environments. Its multi-protocol support, advanced caching technologies, and user-friendly management capabilities make it an excellent choice for organizations looking to enhance their storage infrastructure.