The ATTO Celerity FC-321E is engineered to provide robust, high-speed connectivity for storage area networks (SANs) in enterprise and data center environments.
This single-port Gen 6 Fibre Channel adapter leverages a PCIe 3.0 x8 interface and delivers up to 6,400 MB/s throughput per port in full-duplex mode, making it ideal for applications requiring high bandwidth and low latency.
With support for advanced features such as NPIV, Virtual Fabric, and port trunking, the FC-321E is well-suited for virtualization, rich media workflows, and mission-critical transactional workloads.
High-Performance Fibre Channel Connectivity
The FC-321E provides reliable 32Gb/s Fibre Channel connectivity, ensuring rapid data transfers and minimal bottlenecks in SAN environments.
Its full-duplex architecture supports simultaneous bi-directional data flow, maximizing throughput for demanding storage applications.
PCIe 3.0 x8 Interface
Utilizing a PCI Express 3.0 x8 host interface, the adapter ensures compatibility with modern server architectures and delivers the bandwidth necessary for next-generation storage solutions.
Advanced Data Streaming and Latency Management
ATTO’s Advanced Data Streaming (ADS™) technology optimizes data acceleration and latency management, enabling efficient handling of large data sets and real-time workloads.
Comprehensive Operating System Support
The FC-321E supports a broad range of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, macOS, VMware, FreeBSD, and illumos, making it a versatile choice for heterogeneous data center environments.
Enhanced Virtualization Capabilities
Features such as N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) and Virtual Fabric allow for flexible resource allocation and improved scalability in virtualized infrastructures.
Backward Compatibility and Investment Protection
The adapter is backward compatible with 16Gb/s and 8Gb/s Fibre Channel devices, ensuring seamless integration with existing SAN infrastructure and protecting prior investments.
Robust Management and Security
Management is streamlined through ATTO ConfigTool and vConfigTool utilities, while security is enhanced with a silicon root of trust for firmware authentication.
Flexible Deployment Options
The FC-321E is supplied with both high- and low-profile brackets, supporting installation in a variety of server form factors.
