Key Features

  • Single, dual and quad-channel 4Gb/s Fibre Channel

  • Exceptional performance and full-duplex data throughput

  • 30% more IOPS and up to 15% greater CPU efficiency than other dual-channel 4Gb/s solutions

  • Comprehensive virtualization capabilities with support for N-Port ID Virtualization (NPIV)

  • End-to-end data protection with hardware parity, CRC, ECC and other advanced error checking and correcting to ensure data is safe from corruption

  • Detailed real-time event logging and tracing enabling quick diagnosis of SAN problems

  • Strong authentication between host and fabric based on Fibre Channel Security Protocol (FC-SP) Diffie-Helmann Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (DH-CHAP)

  • Simplified installation and configuration using common HBA drivers and AutoPilot Installer

  • Efficient administration via HBAnyware® for HBAs anywhere in the SAN

  • Common driver model eases management and enables upgrades independent of HBA firmware