ATTO Technology FastFrame NQ41, Installation And Operation Manual

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1 ATTO FastFrame Ethernet Features & Overview
FastFrame 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 macOS 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.
ATTO FastFrame 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
A computer with an available expansion slot
Install your FastFrame NIC into a PCIe 2.0 or PCIe 3.0
(NQ41 and NQ42) x8 expansion slot for best performance
Cables
http://www.atto.com/products/cable-finder/
2. Install drivers for your operating system. Refer to Driver
Installation .
3. Install the FastFrame Adapter. Refer to Hardware
Installation .
4. Attach your NIC to a switch or server using an ATTO
recommended cables and QSFPs:
Optical (NQ41, NQ42)
CBL_-0130-001 (1m)
CBL_-0128-003 (3m)
CBL_-0310-005 (5m)
CBL_-0310-020 (20m)
QSFP-0040-R00 40Gb/s, QSFP, MPO 850nm, up to 30m
Optical (NS12, NS11)
CBL-LCLC-R03 (3 Meter)
CBL-LCLC-R10 (10 Meter)
10GBASE-T (NT12, NT11)
CAT6a