Atto Supports FCoE

ATTO Technology, Inc. introduced its FastFrame 10Gb/s Ethernet Converged Network Adapter (CNA), enabling FCoE, iSCSI and TCP/IP simultaneously thus enabling unified networks in data-intensive environments.

FastFrame CNAs, including Quad-port card, are based on ATTO’s Fibre Channel technology and are optimized for storage connectivity. Combining Intel’s Ethernet technology with data center bridging enhancements, ATTO’s FastFrame CNAs offer the high I/O throughput resulting in the best-in-class convergence solution available.

FastFrame CNAs offer integration with existing FC equipment without loss in performance maximizing the benefits of convergence by reducing the number of adapters and switches, cable clutter, power and cooling costs. Using ATTO’s proprietary Advanced Data Streaming Technology (ADS), these CNAs provide high-bandwidth with the lowest latency possible, a feature valuable for many applications that are driving 10Gb/s adoption.

In addition, FastFrame boasts lower power consumption of any converged network adapter available, up to 21 percent lower than its nearest competitor. The quad port option offers customers flexibility, cuts down on port usage resulting in an efficient fabric. Driver support includes Windows servers and workstation operating systems as well as Linux.

"ATTO is committed to providing a full-range of high-performance I/O connectivity products to the market, and has been a leading player in high-bandwidth storage connectivity markets for the past 23 years," said Timothy J. Klein, president and CEO for ATTO Technology, Inc. "Our FastFrame CNAs provide a cutting edge solution for our customers and offer the highest throughput for data centers, allowing them to maximize the benefits of converged networks while protecting their existing storage infrastructure investment."

FastFrame 10Gb/s Converged Network Adapters will be available for shipment in late April 2011 and was on display in ATTO’s booth at SNW 2011 at Hyatt Regency Silicon Valley/Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, California April 4 through April 7. They will also be demonstrated at NAB 2011 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada April 11 through April 14.