ATTO Celerity FC-84EN

The ATTO Celerity FC-84EN represents the pinnacle of Fibre Channel connectivity, leveraging two next-generation storage technologies: PCI Express 2.0 interconnect and 8-Gigabit Fibre Channel.

This quad-port host bus adapter delivers exceptional performance with up to 1,600 MB/s throughput per channel in full-duplex mode, enabling a combined maximum transfer rate of 3,200 MB/s in a single PCIe slot solution.

The FC-84EN is specifically engineered to meet the demands of data-intensive applications and environments where reliability, speed, and efficiency are paramount.

Advanced Architecture

At the heart of the Celerity FC-84EN is ATTO's innovative design that maximizes the capabilities of both PCIe 2.0 and 8Gb/s Fibre Channel technologies.

The x8 PCIe 2.0 host interface provides the necessary bandwidth to support all four Fibre Channel ports operating at full speed simultaneously.

This architecture ensures that the adapter can handle the most demanding workloads without becoming a bottleneck in your storage infrastructure.

Versatile Connectivity

The FC-84EN provides exceptional flexibility for connecting to a wide range of storage devices and networks.

With four independent Fibre Channel ports, this adapter allows you to connect to multiple storage arrays or create redundant paths to critical storage resources.

The included four 8Gb/s LC SFP+ optical modules ensure you have everything needed for immediate deployment.

Backward compatibility with 4Gb/s and 2Gb/s Fibre Channel products protects your investment in existing infrastructure while providing a path for future growth.

Enterprise-Class Performance

The Celerity FC-84EN is designed to excel in enterprise environments where performance is critical.

With support for high IOPs and low-latency data transfers, this adapter is ideal for virtualized server environments, high-performance computing, and other IOP-driven applications.

The quad-port design maximizes server slot usage efficiency while increasing switch port availability in your SAN infrastructure.

This results in a lower cost per MB of data transferred compared to lower-port-count alternatives.

Broad Operating System Support

ATTO has ensured the Celerity FC-84EN works seamlessly across a diverse range of computing environments.

Driver support includes Windows, Windows Server, Windows Hyper-V, various Linux distributions, macOS (including Apple silicon M1/M2 devices), and VMware.

This comprehensive OS compatibility makes the FC-84EN an ideal single connectivity solution for heterogeneous environments.

Virtualization Optimized

The FC-84EN includes support for N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) and Virtual Fabric technologies.

These capabilities allow a single physical HBA port to appear as multiple virtual ports, each with its own identity, simplifying management in virtualized environments.

This feature is particularly valuable in VMware and other hypervisor environments where multiple virtual machines need dedicated access to storage resources.

Industry Standard Compliance

The Celerity FC-84EN supports the Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA) HBA API.

This compliance ensures interoperability with a wide range of storage management software and hardware.

The adapter has undergone extensive certification with SAN infrastructure components to guarantee seamless integration into existing environments.

Physical Specifications

The FC-84EN comes in a full-height form factor with dimensions of 6.525" in length and 3.987" in height.

It operates in temperatures from 0-40°C with humidity ranges of 10-90% non-condensing.

The adapter has a typical power consumption of 7.8W, making it relatively energy-efficient for its performance class.

A minimum airflow of 100 lf/m is recommended for optimal operation.

Optical Cabling Support

The FC-84EN supports various optical cabling configurations to meet different distance requirements.

With 50/125µm multimode fiber, it supports distances up to 50m at 8Gb/s, 150m at 4Gb/s, and 300m at 2Gb/s.

This flexibility allows for deployment in various data center configurations and campus environments.