Atto Fastframe Nic Features & Overview; Getting Started - ATTO Technology FastFrame NS12 Installation And Operation Manual

1 ATTO FastFrame NIC Features & Overview
FastFrame 10Gb Ethernet NICs provide flexible and scalable unified LAN and SAN storage connectivity.
Built on industry-leading Intel® silicon for universal
usability, ATTO FastFrame NICs lead in high
performance I/O connectivity for Mac OS X
environments while offering broad support for
Windows and Linux server and workstation operating
systems. They provide reliable, inexpensive, fast
network access to block storage via iSCSI, with
lossless Ethernet (CEE) and Data Center Bridging
(DCB) for improved iSCSI quality of service. ATTO
FastFrame NICs comprise a full range of products for
flexible design—single, dual, and quad-port
configurations, as well as support for Direct Attach
Copper.
New to the FastFrame family, ATTO FastFrame
10GBASE-T NICs operate with existing structured
shielded or unshielded twisted pair copper cabling
familiar to network professionals.

Getting started

In general, to install the ATTO Network Interface
Adapter, you must:
1 Ensure you have the equipment and software
you need for the installation:
• FastFrame NIC
• ATTO FastFrame NIC drivers
• OS X driver can be found on the
FastFrame NIC Installation CD
• Windows and Linux drivers must be
downloaded. Refer to
page 14.
• A computer with an available expansion slot
Note
Install your FastFrame NIC into a PCIe 2.0
x8 expansion slot for best performance
• Storage, cables and connectors
http://www.attotech.com/products/cable-finder/
Strong reseller & OEM programs plus exceptional
support provided by ATTO make the FastFrame line of
NICs the choice for system builders seeking a lasting
footprint in storage-intensive and data center markets.
• Extensively tested and optimized by ATTO for
• 10GbE cards, ports & cabling are backwards
• 30% lower power rating means lower energy
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Install Drivers on
high-performance in Media & Entertainment
applications, as well as applications with similar
profiles such as medical imaging, and oil & gas
compatible to Gig-E for staged upgrades or
future-proofing— and you can run 10GBASE-T
NICs with Cat6a cabling that's already in place
costs, lower data center maintenance fees, and
less heat to dissipate
Install the FastFrame Adapter. Refer to
Hardware Installation on page 8.
Install drivers for your operating system. Refer
to Install Drivers on page 14.
Attach your NIC to a switch or server using an
ATTO recommended cable:
Optical (NS14, NS12, NS11)
• CBL-LCLC-R03 (3 Meter)
• CBL-LCLC-R10 (10 Meter)
10GBASE-T (NT12, NT11)
• CAT6a
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