1 ATTO FastFrame Ethernet Features & Overview FastFrame Ethernet NICs provide flexible and scalable LAN connectivity. Built on industry-leading Intel® silicon for universal usability, Strong reseller & OEM programs plus exceptional support ATTO FastFrame NICs lead in high performance I/O provided by ATTO make the FastFrame line of NICs the choice connectivity for macOS environments while offering broad for system builders seeking a lasting footprint in storage-...
FastFrame NQ42 Adapter The ATTO comprehensive line of FastFrame 40-Gigabit Ethernet products includes dual port models to provide added connectivity for users in a wide variety of applications and enhancing support for additional streams of video in media and entertainment applications, and provides the high-quality and high-performance experience ATTO customers are accustomed to.
FastFrame NQ41 Adapter Technical specifications Host bus specifications Simultaneously supports multiple networking and PCI Express 3.0 (1.1 and 2.0 compatible) through an x8 storage protocols: TCP/IP, iSCSI edge connector Supports Data Center Bridging; Priority-based Flow PCIe Base 3.0 complaint Control (PFC), Enhanced Transmission Selection (ETS) 2.5, 5.0, or 8.0GT/s link rate x8...
2 Driver Installation Before installing your FastFrame adapter, you must configure your system to recognize it by installing drivers for your operating system. If you already have one or more FastFrame adapters installed and you are installing additional adapter(s), you do not need to perform any of these procedures unless you are updating a previously installed driver.
FreeBSD Scroll down to and click the desired driver depending on These steps assume a basic knowledge of FreeBSD the operating system. terminal commands. You must also have the correct kernal source files A download window appears. Choose Save File. for the appropriate kernel already installed.These steps also assume After the download has completed, open the FastFrame the user has a GUI and internet browser installed, or an external...
3 Hardware Installation Install the ATTO FastFrame Adapter and attach your devices to it using the instructions below then the MAC address is incremented by and assigned to the Back up your system data before changing or installing 2nd port. any hardware.
4 Troubleshooting This chapter contains solutions for the most common problems you might encounter. If you need additional assistance, please refer to the ATTO Technology website, www.atto.com, or contact an authorized ATTO Technology representative. General suggestions Check each cable connection on every device.
Appendix A Glossary Some terms used in the Fibre Channel industry are defined below. More information is available through the ATTO Technology website (www.atto.com), the Fibre Channel Industry Association (www.fibrechannel.com), Cern (www.cern.ch), the Storage Area Networking Industry Association ( (www.snia.org), the Fibre Channel Consortium (www.iol.unh.edu/consortiums, click on FC) and the Ethernet Alliance (http://www.ethernetalliance.org/).
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half duplex A communication protocol which allows transmission in both directions, but only one direction at a time host A processor, usually a CPU and memory, which communicates with devices over an interface initiator device A component which originates a command Light-emitting diode: a type of diode that emits light when current passes through it;...
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scatter/gather A device driver feature which allows the host adapter to modify a transfer data pointer so that a single host adapter can access many segments of memory, minimizing interrupts and transfer overhead SCSI Small Computer Systems Interface: a processor-independent standard for system-level interface between a computer and intelligent devices including hard disks, floppy disks, CD-ROM, printers, scanners, etc.
Appendix B Standards and Compliances FCC standards: radio and television interference This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device (NQ41 and NQ42 are Class A), pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.
ATTO Technology, Inc. Limited Warranty ATTO Technology, Inc. (“ATTO”) warrants to the original purchaser of this product (“Product”) that the Product is free from defects in material and workmanship for the term described for this specific Product on ATTO's website (www.attotech.com). ATTO's liability shall be limited to replacing or repairing any defective product at ATTO's option.