ATTO Technology FC-44ES, FC-21PS, FC-41XS, FC-42ES Celerity FC-42XS Adapter, PCI bus specifications

Models: FC-41EN FC-42EN FC-41ES FC-42ES FC-44ES FC-41XS FC-42XS FC-21PS

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Celerity FC-42XS Adapter

The dual-channel Celerity FC-42XS host adapter provides the highest available throughput for Fibre Channel applications while protecting technology investments via backward compatibility with existing infrastructure.

With speeds of up to 800 MB/sec. per channel, the FC- 42XS is capable of supporting the most intensive data applications.

To ensure a smooth transition path, the FC-42XS leverages the existing Celerity FC software hardware architecture, allowing ATTO to deliver industry- leading quality and stable software architecture.

Hardware specifications

2 independent Fibre Channel ports

4-Gigabit data transfer rates per channel

800 MB/sec. maximum full-duplex throughput per channel

Supports all FC topologies: direct fabric, arbitrated loop and point-to-point

ANSI Fibre Channel: FC-PH, FC-FCP, FC-AL, FC-AL2, FC-PLDA, FC-FLA

Flash ROM for easy field upgrades

FC Class 3 support

Local management and diagnostics

Buffer credits: 8 @ 512 bytes; 8 @ 2 Kilobytes

Advanced FC capabilities

Supports SNIA HBA API

On-demand automatic negotiation among 4-Gb, 2-Gb and 1-Gb Fibre Channel

Supports target and initiator modes

Supports Windows FDMI and WMI

Includes exclusive ATTO Advanced Data Streaming (ADS) Technology

PCI bus specifications

64-bit, 133 MHz PCI-X

PCI-X 1.0a compliant

PCI 2.2 compliant

3.3V PCI signaling only

Environmental & physical specifications

Conforms to PCI low profile form factor standards

Length: 6.600 inches

Height: 2.536 inches

Operating temperature: 0-45ºC (32º-113ºF)

Storage temperature: -40º to 70ºC (-40º to 158ºF)

Relative humidity: 5 to 95% non-condensing

3.3V@ 1.5A (max.)

100 lf/m (minimum) airflow recommended

RoHS compliant

External connectivity

Easy-to-install full height connection plate

External LEDs for on-line and speed status for each channel

2 optical LC SFP transceivers included

Software specifications

Windows XP, 2000, Server 2003 and Vista

Red Hat Linux (2.4 and 2.6 kernel)

SUSE Linux (2.6 kernel)

Mac OS X

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ATTO Technology FC-44ES, FC-21PS, FC-41XS, FC-42ES, FC-41ES, FC-41EN, FC-42EN Celerity FC-42XS Adapter, PCI bus specifications

FC-41EN, FC-42EN, FC-41ES, FC-42ES, FC-44ES specifications

ATTO Technology is a leader in the world of storage connectivity and network solutions, and its products are specifically designed to enhance the performance of data-intensive workloads. Among their lineup, the ATTO FC-41ES, FC-41EL, and FC-21PS stand out as powerful Fibre Channel host bus adapters (HBAs), tailored for environments that require reliable, high-speed data transfer.

The ATTO FC-41ES is known for its ability to maximize the performance of high-bandwidth applications, such as video editing, virtualization, and large-scale data storage. It features dual-port 16Gb/s Fibre Channel connections, which ensure that it can handle intensive data transactions efficiently. The FC-41ES is designed with low-latency architecture to provide a significant boost to I/O operations, making it ideal for time-sensitive applications.

On the other hand, the FC-41EL is designed for enterprise use, emphasizing energy efficiency without compromising on performance. This model also offers dual-port 16Gb/s connectivity, allowing for seamless integration into existing storage networks while providing an eco-friendly solution. The FC-41EL’s lower power consumption translates into reduced operating costs for data centers, which is a critical factor for organizations seeking to maximize their return on investment.

The FC-21PS, a SCSI-based host bus adapter, is tailored for applications that may not require the speed of 16Gb/s but still require robust performance and reliability. With its advanced technology, the FC-21PS delivers 8Gb/s speeds while maintaining compatibility with older SCSI systems. This makes it an excellent choice for organizations that are gradually upgrading their infrastructure while still needing to support legacy storage solutions.

All three adapters feature ATTO’s proprietary Advanced Data Streaming (ADS) technology, which optimizes data flow to ensure consistent performance even in highly loaded environments. This technology minimizes latency and maximizes throughput, making it invaluable for applications where every millisecond counts.

The FC-41ES, FC-41EL, and FC-21PS all come with an intuitive management software that simplifies monitoring, configuration, and troubleshooting. This ensures that IT administrators can maintain high availability and performance of their storage networks with minimal effort.

In summary, ATTO Technology’s FC-41ES, FC-41EL, and FC-21PS host bus adapters bring advanced Fibre Channel technology to the table, each tailored to meet specific performance and efficiency demands. Whether it’s high-speed video production, cost-effective enterprise storage solutions, or legacy SCSI system integration, ATTO’s HBAs are designed to deliver superior performance and reliability for all data-intensive applications.