The ATTO XstreamCORE 8100T is a purpose-built intelligent bridge designed to connect SAS tape drives directly to a 10GbE iSCSI Ethernet network.
This device enables organizations to share and manage tape storage resources efficiently across multiple hosts, eliminating the need for dedicated Fibre Channel infrastructure or intermediary servers.
With support for up to four SAS tape drives and eight concurrent iSCSI host logins, the 8100T is engineered for both small-scale and large-scale tape environments.
Its advanced architecture ensures high throughput, low latency, and robust data integrity, making it an ideal solution for backup, archival, and data protection workflows.
Accelerated Tape Connectivity Over Ethernet
The XstreamCORE 8100T bridges the gap between SAS tape devices and Ethernet networks, allowing tape drives to be accessed remotely and securely via iSCSI.
This approach streamlines infrastructure, reduces hardware requirements, and enables flexible deployment of tape resources across the enterprise.
High Performance and Low Latency
Featuring hardware acceleration and ATTO’s Distributed Software Architecture, the 8100T delivers aggregate throughput up to 2000 MBps with less than 2 microseconds of added latency.
This ensures that tape drives operate at full bandwidth, maximizing backup and restore speeds.
Scalable and Flexible Deployment
Each 8100T unit supports up to four SAS tape drives, and multiple bridges can be combined to support larger tape libraries or collections.
This scalability makes it suitable for both departmental and enterprise-scale deployments.
Advanced Management and Monitoring
The device includes a dedicated management port, offering both a secure CLI and a user-friendly web interface for configuration and diagnostics.
Additional features such as temperature monitoring, LED indicators, and battery-free operation enhance reliability and ease of use.
Data Resilience and Security
The 8100T provides a secure digital pathway for tape data, supporting robust error handling and protocol translation to protect sensitive business information.
Its architecture is designed to integrate seamlessly into existing backup and archival workflows, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
Optimized for Tape Storage Media
This model is specifically optimized for tape storage, supporting only tape drives and libraries to ensure maximum compatibility and performance in archival environments.
Reduced Infrastructure Complexity
By enabling direct Ethernet connectivity for tape drives, the 8100T eliminates the need for additional servers, reducing power, cooling, licensing, and rack space requirements.
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