ATTO Technology FastFrame NQ41, FastFrame NQ42 Installation And Operation Manual

ATTO FastFrame Network Interface Card

Installation and Operation Manual

FastFrame NQ41

40Gb Single Port PCIe 3.0 Network Interface Card

FastFrame NQ42

40Gb Dual Port PCIe 3.0 Network Interface Card

ATTO Technology, Inc.

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Contents

1 ATTO FastFrame NIC Features & Overview ....................................................1

Getting started
FastFrame NQ41 Adapter
FastFrame NQ42 Adapter

2 Driver Installation ...............................................................................................8

3 Hardware Installation .........................................................................................10

4 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................20

General suggestions
Windows
Linux

Appendix A Glossary ............................................................................................i

Appendix B Accessories ......................................................................................iii

Appendix C ATTO Adapter Selection Guides ....................................................iv

Appendix D Standards, Compliances .................................................................viii

FCC standards: radio and television interference
Compliances

Appendix E Safety, Warranty ...............................................................................xi

Safety
ATTO Technology, Inc. limited warranty

1 ATTO FastFrame 40Gb Ethernet Features &

Note

Overview

FastFrame 40Gb Ethernet Adapters provides high-performance, low-latency 40 Gbps Ethernet connectivity.

ATTO’s 40Gb Ethernet Adapter solutions are single­and dual-channel PCIe 3.0 x8 solutions offering near
line-rate throughput via the usage of Remote Direct
Memory Access (RDMA), specifically the RDMA over
Converged Ethernet (RoCE) protocol. Simultaneously
improving CPU utilization and throughput by allowing
for direct memory transfers bypassing the CPU and
TCP/IP stacks, RoCE is the key for any user of 40Gb
Ethernet looking to take full advantage of 40Gb
bandwidth. ATTO’s 40Gb Ethernet FastFrame cards
come in both optical (with QSFP+s included) and
Direct-Attached options, providing flexibility for
numerous installations.

Driver support for 40Gb Ethernet includes multiple
installations of both Windows and Linux.

FastFrame 40Gb NICs provide high-performance,
low-latency 40 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. Built
using silicon provided by the industry’s leader in low
latency Ethernet, Mellanox, ATTO FastFrame NICs
provide the most performance and the lowest
utilization of CPU cycles, in addition to industry­leading power efficiency. Supporting numerous
protocols from standard TCP/IP to NFS RDMA to
iSCSI, ATTO’s FastFrame 40Gb NICs are available in
single- and dual-port configurations, with optical
QSFP+ or direct attached copper support.

• Provides sufficient bandwidth for numerous
streams of uncompressed 4k video, in addition
to uncompressed 8k video

• Industry-leading latency allows for more usage
of 40GbE pipe. NICs without RDMA support top
out at about 21Gbps performance; with ATTO’s
RDMA implementation, performance can reach
near line-rate at 39Gbps.

• Lowest power utilization profile and CPU
utilization profile on market combines to provide
highest ROI (in terms of gigabytes transferred
per dollar spent on power) among 40GbE NICs
on the market.

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 40Gb Ethernet Adapter

• A computer with an available expansion slot

Install your FastFrame NIC into a PCIe 3.0
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

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

on page 6.

on page 8.

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FastFrame NQ42 Adapter

ATTO’s 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 high­performance experience ATTO customers are
accustomed to.

The FastFrame NQ42 QSFP+ NIC is best suited for
users interested in utilizing qualified, high-quality
pluggable optical QSFP+ transceivers providing
connectivity distances of up to 30m. As a bonus, all
ATTO FastFrame models which support optical
QSFP+ transceivers come with QSFP+s, the cost of
which can cost up to 1/2 the price of 40Gb NICs
themselves.

• Tx/Rx IP, TCP & UDP checksum offloading
(IPv4, IPv6) capabilities, Transmission control
protocol (TCP), User datagram protocol (UDP),
Internet protocol (IP)

• Large send offloads (LSO)

Host bus specifications

• PCI Express 3.0 (1.1 and 2.0 compatible)
through a x8 edge connector

• PCIe Base 3.0 compliant

• 2.5, 5.0, or 8.0GT/s link rate x8

• Auto-negotiates to x8, x4, x2, x2

• Support for MSI/MSI-X mechanisms

Environmental & physical specifications

• Length: 2.71 inches

• Height: 5.6 inches

• Operating temperature: 0 to 55º C (32 to 131º F)

• Storage temperature: -40 to 70º C (-40 to 158º F)

• Relative humidity: 90%

• Power draw 7.69 W

• RoHS compliant

Technical specifications

• Simultaneously supports multiple networking
and storage protocols: TCP/IP, iSCSI

• Supports Data Center Bridging; Priority-based
Flow Control (PFC), Enhanced Transmission
Selection (ETS) and DCB Exchange (DCBX)
protocol

• Up to 40Gb/s throughput per port

• High-performance x8 PCIe 3.0 bus

Ethernet features

• Data rate per port: 40Gb/s, 10Gb/s

• Jumbo frame support up to 9,000 bytes

External connectivity

• Easy to install full height connection bracket

• External LEDs indicate link and activity

• Two pluggable optical QSFP+ modules included

Software specifications

• Microsoft Windows Server® 2012 R2

• Microsoft Windows® 8.1

• Suse Linux Enterprise® Server (latest versions)

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux® (latest versions)

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FastFrame NQ41 Adapter

ATTO’s comprehensive line of FastFrame products
includes single port 40GbE models suitable for a wide
variety of high-performance applications, and provides
the high-quality and high-performance experience
ATTO customers are accustomed to.

The FastFrame NQ41 QSFP+ NIC is best suited fro
users interested in utilizing qualified, high-quality
pluggable optical QSFP+ transceivers providing
connectivity distances of up to 30m. As a bonus, all
ATTO FastFrame models which support optical
QSFP+ transceivers come with QSFP+s, the cost of
which can cost up to 1/2 the price of 40Gb NICs
themselves.

• Tx/Rx IP, TCP & UDP checksum offloading
(IPv4, IPv6) capabilities, Transmission control
protocol (TCP), User datagram protocol (UDP),
Internet protocol (IP)

• Large send offloads (LSO)

Host bus specifications

• PCI Express 3.0 (1.1 and 2.0 compatible)
through an x8 edge connector

• PCIe Base 3.0 complaint

• 2.5, 5.0, or 8.0GT/s link rate x8

• Auto-negotiates to x8, x4, x2, x2

• Support for MIS/MSI-X mechanisms

Environmental & physical specifications

• Length: 2.12 inches

• Height: 5.6 inches

• Operating temperature: 0 to 55º C (32 to 131º F)

• Storage temperature: -40 to 70º C (-40 to 158º F)

• Relative humidity: 90%

• Power draw 6.54 W

• RoHS compliant

Technical specifications

• Simultaneously supports multiple networking
and storage protocols: TCP/IP, iSCSI

• Supports Data Center Bridging; Priority-based
Flow Control (PFC), Enhanced Transmission
Selection (ETS) and DCB Exchange (DCBX)
protocol

• Up to 40Gb/s throughput per port

• High-performance x8 PCIe 3.0 bus

Ethernet features

• Data rate per port: 40Gb/s, 10Gb/s

• Jumbo frame support up to 9,000 bytes

External connectivity

• Easy to install full height connection bracket;

• External LEDs indicate link and activity

• One pluggable optical QSFP+ modules included

Software specifications

• Microsoft Windows Server® 2012 R2

• Microsoft Windows 8.1

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux® (latest versions)

• SUSE Linux Enterprise® Server (latest
versions)

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Selection guide: FastFrame adapters

Product Features FFRM-NQ41 FFRM-NQ42

Ports 12

Maximum Transfer Rate (Full Duplex) 8GT/S 16GT/S

Bus type PCIe 3.0 PCIe 3.0

Bus characteristics 8 lane 8 lane

Optical interface QSFP+ SR QSFP+ SR

Maximum cable length 30m 30M

Low profile form factor

Advanced Data Streaming (ADS™) Technology

Windows driver support

Linux Driver Support

Mac OS X driver support Q1 2016 Q1 2016

Cable length varies by interface and cable type.

Interface Cable type Max Distance

40Gb Passive Copper 1m
40Gb

Passive Copper

40Gb Active Fibre 5m

40Gb Active Fibre 20m

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2 Driver Installation

Note

Note

Note

Before installing your FastFrame adapter, you must configure your system to recognize it by installing drivers for
your operating system.

9 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete

the driver installation.

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.

10 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete

the driver installation.

Linux

Windows

Windows 8 and Server 2012 R2 may
utilize a new User Account Control
Feature. Because of this there may be
additional confirmations that will need to
be performed to properly install the driver.
These confirmations normally consist of a
dialog where the user has to give Windows
permission to perform an action. If you do
not have the correct privileges during this,
you will be prompted for an actual user
name and password. You may need to
contact your system administrator if you
do not have this information.

1 Power on your system and log in as the

administrator or a user with proper

administrative privileges.
2Go to https://www.attotech.com/downloads/
3 Register or log in if previously registered.

4 Click on Ethernet Adapters in the left dialog.
5 Navigate to your HBA model/family in the right

dialog and click on it.
6 Scroll down to and click the desired driver

depending on the operating system.
7 A download window appears. Choose Save

File.
8 Double-click the downloaded file to extract and

launch the driver setup program.

These steps assume a basic knowledge of
Linux terminal commands. You must also
have the correct kernel header files for the
appropriate kernel already installed.

1 Power on your system and log in as the

administrator or a user with proper
administrative privileges.

2Go to https://www.attotech.com/downloads/
3 Register or log in if previously registered.
4 Click on Ethernet Adapters in the left dialog.
5 Navigate to your HBA model/family in the right

dialog and click on it.

6 Scroll down to and click the desired driver

depending on the operating system.

7 A download window appears. Choose Save

File.

8 After the download has completed, open the

FastFrame volume on the desktop.
9 Open the Linux folder.
10 Open the Drivers folder.
11 Copy the .tgz file to a temporary folder.
12 Open a terminal window and change the

location of the copied tgz.
13 Extract the file using the command tar -xfz

<filename.tgz>.

14 Change to the directory created above then run

the installer script ./install.sh.

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3 Hardware Installation

CAUTIONCAUTION

Note

CAUTIONCAUTION

Note

Install the ATTO FastFrame Adapter and attach your devices to it using the instructions below.

For example, for the NQ4Xseries, the assignment will
be as follows:

Back up your system data before
changing or installing any hardware.

System requirements

The FastFrame Ethernet Adapter package
contains the following:

• FastFrame 40Gb Ethernet Adapter

• QSFP+ Modules

If any of these items are missing, contact your ATTO
authorized sales representative.

To install and use the FastFrame Ethernet Adapter
you will need:

1 A computer with an available PCI Express

expansion slot

Install your FastFrame NIC into a PCIe 3.0
x8 expansion slot for best performance

2 The complete FastFrame Ethernet Adapter

package

MAC address

FastFrame NICs are configured with a unique MAC
address designated by the Institute of Electrical
and Electronic Engineers. This address, stored in
flash memory, allows the system to recognize the
FastFrame NIC as a unique part of your
configuration. The address is clearly marked on the
back of the adapter.

MAC address
MAC address + 1
MAC address + 2
MAC address + 3

Installation

FastFrame NICs contain components that
are sensitive to electrostatic discharge
(ESD). ESD can cause damage to the
FastFrame host adapter. Please follow
standard methods to avoid ESD.

For bracket installation, please see the bracket
installation guide included in your NIC product
package.

1 Install the latest drivers. Refer to Driver

Installation on page 6.

2 Power down the computer and unplug the

computer from all power sources.
3 Open the case.
4 Remove the cover bracket from the PCI

Express slot (v1.1a or later).
5 Install the FastFrame NIC host adapter in any

open PCI Express expansion slot. If you have

questions about how to install an expansion

card in your system, consult your computer's

documentation.

The MAC address assigned to an adapter is assigned
to the 1st port of the adapter. If the adapter has more
than one port then the MAC address is incremented by
and assigned to the 2nd port.

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The FastFrame adapters fit into x8 or x16
mechanical PCI Express slots.

6 Repeat step 4 through 5 for each adapter you

want to install.
7 Close the case on the computer and power it

up.

Bracket details

Exhibit 3-1 FFRM-NQ42 Dual-Port Bracket

Exhibit 3-2 FFRM-NQ41 Single-Port Bracket

9

Adapter Board Details

Exhibit 3-3 FFRM-NQ41 Single-Port board

Exhibit 3-4 FFRM-NQ42 Dual-Port board

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4 Troubleshooting

Note

This chapter contains solutions for the most common
problems you might encounter. If you need additional
assistance, please refer to the ATTO Technology

General suggestions

• Check each cable connection on every device.

• Verify all cables are in proper working condition.
Loose or broken cables are often the cause of
errors or problems.

Windows

• If working properly the NIC should appear in the
Device Manager.

• If the FastFrame NIC does not appear under the
Network Adapters:

a. Remove power from the PC.
b. Open the case.
c. Check that the FastFrame NIC adapter is

properly seated in the PCI slot.

d. Replace the case and apply power.

website,
ATTO Technology representative.

• Check that connected devices are plugged into

• If the adapter has been identified but there is an

If problems persist, contact your authorized ATTO
Technology representative.

www.attotech.com

an AC outlet and are turned on before you add
power to your computer.

exclamation point (!) on the listing:

a. Right click on the listing and select

Uninstall.

b. Reload the driver (see Driver Installation

on page 6.)

c. Reboot the system and repeat the

installation process.

, or contact an authorized

Linux

1 Verify the FastFrame driver is loaded with the

lsmod command. If lsmod does not show the
driver, refer to the installation instructions to
install and load the driver in Driver Installation
on page 6.

2 Check the system log with the command

dmesg. The FastFrame driver creates status
messages during initialization. Make sure that
all installed cards are properly detected and
initialized.

Advanced users only. Modify the

makefile

Upon loading, the
displays detailed debugging information
which may help troubleshoot the problem.

to enable debugging information.

FastFrame driver

driver

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Appendix A Glossary

Some terms used in the Network Interface industry are defined below. More information is available through the
ATTO Technology website (

(

www.snia.org

Term Definition

ANSI American National Standards Institute
BER Bit Error Rate: a measure of transmission accuracy; the ratio of bits received in error to bits sent
bit smallest unit of data a computer can process: a single binary digit with a value of either 0 or 1
bus a collection of unbroken signal lines used to transmit information from one part of a computer

byte an ordered set of 8 bits
channel a point-to-point link which transports data from one point to another
CPU Central Processing Unit: the portion of the computer that actually performs computations
CRC Cyclic Redundancy Check: an error-correcting code which calculates a numeric value for received

device driver a program that allows a microprocessor to direct the operation of a peripheral device
DMA Direct Memory Access: a way to move data from a storage device directly to RAM without using

DMA bus master allows a peripheral to control the flow of data to and from system memory by block as opposed to

full-duplex a communication protocol which allows transmission in both directions at the same time
half duplex a communication protocol which allows transmission in both directions, but only one direction at a

host a processor, usually a CPU and memory, which communicates with devices over an interface
initiator device a component which originates a command
LED Light-emitting diode: a type of diode that emits light when current passes through it; visible LEDs

LUN Logical Unit Number: an identifier for a logical unit (0-7)
MAC Media Access Controller
MAC Address A unique address assigned to an ethernet device
multi-mode fiber an optical fiber which can carry several beams of light at once
N_port a port attached to a node used with point to point or fabric configurations
originator an initiating device; a component which originates a command
parity checking a method which verifies the accuracy of data transmitted over the SCSI bus by adding one bit in

PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect. Allows peripherals to be connected directly to computer

point-to-point a topology where two ports communicate
Port an access point in a device: see N_port, NL_port, etc.
port address also port number; the address, assigned by the PCI bus, through which commands are sent to a

port number

).

system to another; taps on the lines connect devices to the bus

and transmitted data; if no error has occurred during transmission, the CRC for both received and
transmitted data should be the same

the CPU’s resources

allowing the processor to control the data by bytes (PIO or programmed I/O)

time

are used as indicator lights on all sorts of electronic devices

the transfer to make the sum of all the bits either odd or even (for odd or even parity); an error
message occurs if the sum is not correct

memory, bypassing the slower ISA and EISA busses

host adapter board
see port address

www.attotech.com

) and the Storage Area Networking Industry Association

RDMA

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Remote Direct Memory Access

Term Definition

Receiver the ultimate destination of data transmission; a terminal device
RoCE

RDMA over Converged Ethernet

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

single-mode fiber an optical fiber with a small core which supports one wavelength (ray of light); the core radius is

nearly equal to the wavelength of the source
SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol: a standard for monitoring network-attached devices
Topology logical layout of the parts of a computer system or network and their interconnections
Transceiver a transmitter/receiver module
Transfer rate the rate at which bytes or bits are transferred, as in megabytes or gigabits per second

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Appendix B Accessories

The following accessories are available through ATTO Technology and authorized resellers. Contact an ATTO
Technology authorized sales representative to order.

A variety of Fibre Channel, SAS and SCSI products are also available from ATTO Technology. Please contact
your ATTO sales representative for product descriptions and part number information.

Fibre Channel solutions

ATTO Celerity

TM

Family of Fibre Channel Host Adapters

SCSI solutions

ATTO ExpressPCI Family of SCSI Host Adapters (see Appendix )

SAS/SATA Solutions

ATTO ExpressSAS family of SAS Host and RAID Adapters (see Appendix )

Software

ATTO ConfigTool – Configuration and management software
ATTO Express Power Center – Windows & Mac OS X RAID 0 and benchmark software

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Appendix C ATTO Adapter Selection Guides

Contact your ATTO representative or visit the ATTO website for details on all ATTO products.

ExpressSAS 6 Gb Host Adapters

Product Features H6F0 GT H6F0 H60F H680 H608 H644

Max Data Rate 6Gb/s 6Gb/s 6Gb/s 6Gb/s 6Gb/s 6Gb/s
x8 PCI Express • • • • • •
Number of ports 16 16 16 8 8 8
Port configuration

external/internal
Connector type 4 mini

16/0 16/0 0/16 8/0 0/8 4/4

SAS (x4)

SFF-8644

external

4 mini

SAS (x4)

SFF-8088

external

4 mini

SAS (x4)

SFF-8087

internal

2 mini

SAS (x4)

SFF-8088

external

2 mini

SAS (x4)

SFF-8087

internal

1 mini

SAS (x4)

SFF-8088

external

1 mini

SAS (x4)

SFF-8087

internal

Number of devices
supported

1.5 Gb SATA support • • • • • •
3 Gb SATA II support • • • • • •
3 Gb SAS support • • • • • •
6 Gb SATA II support • • • • • •
6 Gb SAS support • • • • • •
Software RAID 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cable distances up to 8m SAS,

Advanced Data
Streaming™

32-bit support • • • • • •
64-bit support • • • • • •
Windows • • • • • •
Linux • • • • • •
Mac OS X • • • • • •
VMware • • • • • •
Low profile • • • 1/2 height 1/2 height 1/2 height

2048

end-point

devices

1m SATA

• • • • • •

512

end-point

devices

up to 8m SAS,

1m SATA

512

end-point

devices

up to 8m SAS,

1m SATA

256

end-point

devices

up to 8m SAS,

1m SATA

256

end-point

devices

up to 8m SAS,

1m SATA

256

end-point

devices

up to 8m SAS,

1m SATA

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ExpressSAS 6 Gb RAID Adapters

Product Features R60F R680 R608 R644

Max Data Rate 6Gb/s 6Gb/s 6Gb/s 6Gb/s
x8 PCI Express • • • •
Number of ports 16 8 8 8
Port configuration external/internal 0/16 8/0 0/8 4/4
Connector type 4 mini SAS (x4)

SFF-8087

internal

2 mini SAS (x4)

SFF-8088

external

2 mini SAS (x4)

SFF-8087

internal

1 mini SAS (x4)

SFF-8088

external

1 mini SAS (x4)

SFF-8087

internal

Number of devices supported 128 SAS/SATA

targets

1.5 Gb SATA support • • • •
3 Gb SATA II support • • • •
3 Gb SAS support • • • •
6 Gb SATA II support • • • •
6 Gb SAS support • • • •
Software RAID 0, 40, 50, 60 0, 40, 50, 60 0, 40, 50, 60 0, 40, 50, 60
Integrated RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, 6

JBOD, DVRAID
RAID Management Utility • • • •
Global Hot Spares • • • •
Event notification E-mail, pop-up,

log file
SNMP • • • •
Memory (ECC) 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB
Cable distances up to 10m SAS,

1m SATA
Advanced Data Streaming™ • • • •
32-bit support • • • •
64-bit support • • • •
Windows • • • •
Linux • • • •
Mac OS X • • • •
Low profile • • • •

128 SAS/SATA

targets

0, 1, 4, 5, 6

JBOD, DVRAID

E-mail, pop-up,

log file

up to 10 SAS,

1m SATA

128 SAS/SATA

targets

0, 1, 4, 5, 6

JBOD, DVRAID

E-mail, pop-up,

log file

up to 10m SAS,

1m SATA

128 SAS/SATA

targets

0, 1, 4, 5, 6

JBOD, DVRAID

E-mail, pop-up,

log file

up to 10m SAS,

1m SATA

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Celerity 8-Gb Adapters

Product Features FC-84EN FC-82EN FC-81EN

Fibre Channel Ports 4 2 1

FC protocol 8-Gb 8-Gb 8-Gb

Maximum Transfer Rate (Full Duplex) 6.4GB/s 3.2GB/s 1.6GB/s

Maximum Transfer Rate (Half Duplex) 3.2GB/s 1.6GB/s 800MB/s

Bus type PCIe 2.0 PCIe 2.0 PCIe 2.0

Bus characteristics 8 lane 8 lane 4 lane

Optical interface SFP+LC SFP+LC SFP+ LC

Maximum cable length 300m@2-Gb

150m@4-Gb

50m@8-Gb

Low profile form factor

Advanced Data Streaming (ADS™) Technology

Software RAID support

Developer's kit (Target Mode & API)

Windows support

Linux driver support

Macintosh OS X driver support

VMware driver support

1 ATTO Express Power Center recommended

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300m@2-Gb
150m@4-Gb

50m@8-Gb

300m@2-Gb
150m@4-Gb

50m@8-Gb

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Appendix D Standards, Compliances

The Technical Specification sheet for each FastFrame NIC lists certifications for that model. Models covered by
this page include the FastFrame FFRM-NS14, FFRM-NS12, FFRM-NS11, FFRM-NT12, FFRM-NT11

FCC standards: radio and television interference

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Canadian standards

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

European standards

Declaration of Conformity

This following statement applies to all FastFrame adapter.
This device has been tested in the basic operating configuration and found to be compliant with the

following European Union standards: Application of Council Directive: 2004/108/EC Standard(s) to

which conformity is declared: EN55024:2010; EN55022:2010 CLASS B.
This Declaration will only be valid when this product is used in conjunction with other CE approved devices and

when the entire system is tested to the applicable CE standards and found to be compliant

Japanese standards

Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI, Japan)
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.

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Compliances

Chi na RoHS S tat us Ce rti fi cate

中国 RoHS 认证概况

Table of Toxic and Hazardous Substances/ El ements and thei r Content

有毒有害物 质／成分及其含量表

Part Name

(部件名称）

Toxic and Hazardous Substances and Elements

Lead ( Pb)

铅

Merc ury (Hg)

汞

Cadmi um

(Cd)

镉

Hexavalent

Chro mium ( Cr6)

六价铬

biphenols

(PBB)

多溴联苯

diphenyl ethers

(PBDE)

多溴二苯醚

FFRM-NQ41

Ethernet Adapter Card

X O O O O O

FFRM-NQ42

Ethernet Adapter Card

X O O O O O

Notes 注意:

O: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials
for this part is below the limit requirement in SJ/T11363-2006.

O: 表明该部件的所有同种材料中本有毒或有害物质的含量低于 SJ/T11363- 2006 标准所要求的限量。

X: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous
materi als used for this par t is above the l imit requirement in SJ/T11363-2006.

X: 表明该部件使用的同种材料中，至少有一种材料的有毒或有害物质的含量超过了 SJ/T11363-2006 标

准所要求的限量。

ATTO FastFrame cards comply with Directive 2011/65/EU on the Restriction of the Use of
Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS). Contact your ATTO
representative regarding RoHS compliant products.

The FastFrame family of adapters take the following RoHS exemptions:

7(a) - Lead in high melting temperature type solders (i.e. lead based alloys containing 85% by

weight or more lead).

7(c)-I - Electrical and electronic components containing lead in a glass or ceramic other than dielectric ceramic in
capacitors, (e.g. piezoelectronic devices, or in a glass or ceramic matrix compound).

7(c)-III - Lead in dielectric ceramic in capacitors for a rated voltage of less than 125 V AC or 250 V DC.

13(a) - Lead in white glasses used for optical applications.

15 - Lead in solders to complete a viable electrical connection between semiconductor die and carrier within
integrated circuit flip chip packages.

Polybrominated

Polybrominated

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The Environment-Friendly Use Per iod (EFUP) for all enclosed products and their parts are per the symbol shown here, unless other wis e
marked. Certain fi eldreplaceable parts may have a different EFUP (for example, battery modules) number. The Environment-Friendly Use

Per i od i s va lid only when the product is operated under the conditions defined in the product manual.

除非? 外特别的标注,此 标志为针对所涉及产品的 环 保使用期限标志. 某些可更换的零 部件可能会有一个不同的环保使用期限(例如,电池单元模 块).
此环 保使用期限只适用于产 品在 产 品手册中所 规 定的条件下工作.

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Appendix E Safety, Warranty

All ATTO host adapter products have been tested to meet applicable safety standards when operated in proper
electrical and thermal environments.

Safety

Please review the specifications for your specific host adapter before installing and operating it in any computer
system to ensure compatibility.

Installation

Before installing an ATTO host adapter product into your computer system, unplug the computer from its electrical
power source and allow adequate time for electrical discharge and the internal components to cool down before
removing the computer system cover. This will decrease the risk of personal injury from electrical shock or
touching the hot surface of an electrical component.

Once an ATTO host adapter is installed in a computer system, the computer cover must be reinstalled properly
before turning the computer system back on.

Operation

ATTO host adapters require adequate cooling to function properly. If you have any questions as to the airflow
provided by your computer system, please refer to your computer system manual or contact your computer
system manufacturer.

To facilitate proper air circulation, ATTO host adapters should never be operated in a computer system without
the cover installed or with an inoperable fan as this may cause safety or thermal problems which could damage
the ATTO host adapter and void the warranty.

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

option. There is no charge for parts or labor if ATTO determines that this product is defective.

PRODUCTS WHICH HAVE BEEN SUBJECT TO ABUSE, MISUSE, ALTERATION, NEGLECT, OR THOSE
PRODUCTS THAT HAVE BEEN SERVICED, REPAIRED OR INSTALLED BY UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL
WILL NOT BE COVERED UNDER THIS WARRANTY. DAMAGE RESULTING FROM INCORRECT
CONNECTION OR AN INAPPROPRIATE APPLICATION OF THIS PRODUCT SHALL NOT BE THE
RESPONSIBILITY OF ATTO. LIABILITY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO ATTO
PRODUCT(S). DAMAGE TO OTHER EQUIPMENT CONNECTED TO ATTO PRODUCT(S) IS THE
CUSTOMER'S RESPONSIBILITY. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS MADE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. ATTO DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TO THE EXTENT IMPLIED
WARRANTIES CANNOT BE EXCLUDED, SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO
THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD APPLICABLE TO THE PRODUCT. BECAUSE SOME STATES OR
JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, THE
ABOVE MAY NOT BE APPLICABLE. ATTO'S RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE A DEFECTIVE
PRODUCT IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF
THIS WARRANTY.

). ATTO's liability shall be limited to replacing or repairing any defective product at ATTO's

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ATTO IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY DATA, PROGRAMS OR ANY MEDIA. THE
PRODUCTS ARE NOT INTENDED FOR USE IN: (I) MEDICAL DEVICES OR THE MEDICAL FIELD; OR (II) USE
IN RUGGED APPLICATIONS.

ATTO IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER ATTO HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NO
ATTO DEALER, AGENT OR EMPLOYEE IS AUTHORIZED TO MAKE ANY MODIFICATION, EXTENSION OR
ADDITION TO THIS WARRANTY.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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