Specifications

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1 ATTO FastFrame NIC Features & Overview
FastFrame 10Gb Ethernet NICs provide flexible and scalable LAN 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.
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
high-performance in Media & Entertainment
applications, as well as applications with similar
profiles such as medical imaging, and oil & gas
• 10GbE cards, ports & cabling are backwards
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
• 30% lower power rating means lower energy
costs, lower data center maintenance fees, and
less heat to dissipate
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 CD including drivers,
user manuals and utilities (Installation CD)
• A computer with an available expansion slot
Note
Install your FastFrame NIC into a PCIe 2.0
x8 expansion slot for best performance
• Cables
http://www.attotech.com/products/cable-finder/
2 Install drivers for your operating system. Refer
to Driver Installation
on page 8.
3 Install the configuration software, the ATTO
ConfigTool, found on the Installation CD. For
more information on how to use the ATTO
ConfigTool, refer to the ATTO Utilities
Installation and Operation Manual.
4 Install the FastFrame Adapter. Refer to
Hardware Installation
on page 10.
5 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