Celerity FC-82EN

The fastest storage technology just got better! The Celerity FC-82EN leverages two next-generation storage technologies - PCI Express 2.0 interconnect and 8-Gigabit Fibre Channel.

With 8-Gb FC speeds of up to 1600 MB/second per channel, the FC-82EN supports the most demanding application requirements, including high-definition video, rich content databases and other high-bandwidth environments.

The FC-82EN takes advantage of the latest in host interconnect technology – PCIe 2.0 – a serial, highspeed connection that supports aggregate throughput up to 8 GB/second.

ATTO Celerity host adapters are an integrated family of advanced storage connectivity solutions that are designed to provide reliable connectivity, intelligence and scalability. Meeting tomorrow’s connectivity needs today, Celerity FC host adapters extend the capabilities of software and hardware, increase overall system performance and drive intelligence all the way to the edge of the SAN. Celerity, a platform for advanced storage connectivity. 

Features

• Quad-channel 8-Gigabit Fibre Channel Host Adapter
• 1600 MB/sec. throughput per channel in full-duplex mode
• Features a 8 GB/second, high-performance x8 PCI Express 2.0 host connection
• Exclusive Advanced Data Streaming (ADS™) Technology
• Proven industry interoperability with support for the SNIA HBA API
• Driver support for Windows®, Linux, Mac® OS X and more
• Backward compatible with 4-Gb and 2-Gb legacy Fibre Channel products
• RoHS Compliant
• 3-year standard product warranty

Hardware Specifications

Fibre Channel Interface

Two independent FC ports

8-Gigabit FC data-transfer rates

1600 MB/sec. maximum full-duplex throughput per channel

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

ANSI Fibre Channel: FC-FS, 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: 41

Advanced Data Streaming (ADSTM) Technology

Advanced FC Capabilities

Supports SNIA HBA API

Supports Windows FDMI and WMI

Supports Target and Initiator modes

Backward compatible with 4-Gb and 2-Gb Fibre Channel

Host Bus Specifications

x8 mechanical and x8 electrical PCI Express 2.0 interconnect

Supports PCI Express Base Spec 2.0

Supports PCI Express CEM Spec 2.0

PCI Hot Plug spec 1.0

External Connectivity

Easy-to-install full height connection bracket; low-profile bracket included in Finished Goods packaging

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

Two (2) pluggable 8Gb optical LC SFP+ modules included

Software Specifications

Driver Support

Windows Server 2003, 2008, Vista, XP

Red Hat Linux (2.6 kernel)

SUSE Linux (2.6 kernel)

Fedora Linux (7 & 8)

Mac OS X (10.4.x & 10.5.x)

Agency Approvals

Safety and Environmental

FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class B

EN55022: 2006, Class B

EN55024: 1998A + A1: 2001 & A2: 2003

EN60950-1: 2001

EN60825-1: 1994-2: 2004

Environmental and Physical Specifications

Dimensions

Conforms to PCI Express Low Profile form-factor specifications

Length 6.600”

Height 2.731”

Operating Environment

Temperature: 0-40° C

Humidity: 10- 90% non-condensing

Storage Environment

Temperature: -40° to -70°C (-40°-157°F)

Humidity: 5 to 95% non-condensing

Power

5.9W (Typical)

Airflow

100 lf/m (min) recommended

Optical Cabling

50/125μm up to 50m @ 8-Gb

50/125μm up to 150m @ 4-Gb

50/125μm up to 300m @ 2-Gb

RoHS Compliant

Yes