ExpressPCI FC 3342

Quad-channel 2-Gigabit PCI-X-to-Fibre Channel Host Adapter

The ATTO ExpressPCI FC 3342 host adapter features four independent 2-Gigabit FC ports that deliver up to 400 MB/sec. each (full duplex). This quad channel adapter is ideal for connecting servers and workstations directly to multiple storage subsystems for advanced aggregated performance while conserving valuable PCI slots. ATTO’s exclusive Advanced Data Streaming (ADS™) Technology ensures maximum speed and efficiency when delivering data to bandwidth-intensive environments such as digital video/audio, backup and imaging.

Features

  • Quad-channel design preserves PCI slots
  • Certified with leading third party SAN hardware and management software to allow for seamless integration in multi-vendor SANs
  • Features Advanced Data Streaming (ADS™) Technology for controlled acceleration of data transfers
    • Larger “Scatter Gather” tables for moving more data in less time
    • Specialized algorithms for pre-fetching data with fewer memory accesses
    • Minimal interrupt coalescing reduces the interruption of data movement
    • Reduced amounts of spin locks needed that especially improve performance of multi-processor systems
  • Features ATTO PrecisionPath™ Technology for accurate and reliable data transmission
  • Supports advanced PCI specifications
    • 64-bit/133 MHz PCI-X (backward compatible with legacy PCI systems)
  • Robust driver support
    • Windows®
    • Linux

Technical Specifications

Hardware Specifications
Fibre Channel Interface:
  • 2.125-Gigabit data-transfer rates on each channel
  • 400 MB/sec. per channel throughput in full-duplex mode
  • Auto negotiation between 2-Gigabit and 1-Gigabit speeds
  • Short-wave optical LC SFP pluggable connectors
  • Supports all Fibre Channel topologies
    • Point-to-Point
    • Arbitrated Loop
    • Direct Fabric/Switch Attach
  • Flash ROM for easy field upgrades
  • Supports the following ANSI Fibre Channel standards:
    • FC-PH, FC-AL2, FC-FCP, FC-PLDA, FC-FLA, FCA-IP, IETF-IPFC, FC-Tape
  • Simultaneous multi-protocol support

    Advanced FC Features

  • Support for SNIA HBA API
  • Supports Target and Initiator Modes

    Advanced SCSI-FCP Support:

  • Large command FIFO
  • Asynchronous I/O support
  • ASPI compatible
  • Support for multiple block sizes

    Accelerated PCI Bus Management:

  • 64/133 PCI-X system bus interface providing up to 1 GB/sec. aggregate bandwidth
  • Supports PCI 2.2 and 99 specifications
  • Supports PCI-X 1.0 specifications
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    Software Specifications
    Driver Support:
  • Windows® 2000
  • Windows XP
  • Windows Server 2003
  • Linux

    Advanced Data Streaming (ADS™):

  • Improved PCI system bandwidth use
  • Optimized FC and SCSI-3 algorithms
  • RISC processor for high performance
  • Supports SCSI-3 tagged command queuing
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    Environmental & Physical Characteristics
    Dimensions:
  • Full form factor: 4.2” X 6.875”

    Operating Environment:

  • Temperature: 0-45º C
  • Humidity: 10-90% non-condensing
  • Power: 1.2 Amp @ 3.3 Volts (max), 4.0 Amp @ 5 Volts
  • PCI Signal Compatibility: 3.3 Volts only
  • Airflow: 100 LFM (min.)