ATTO Technology ThunderLink NS 2101 Thunderbolt 2 to 10GbE Desklink Device
The ATTO ThunderLink NS 2101 acts as an external Thunderbolt 2 to 10GbE adapter, connecting Thunderbolt enabled all-in-one systems and laptops to 10Gb/s Ethernet networks and storage devices. ThunderLink 10GbE, with support for link aggregation and failover, offers redundancy and high availability for critical network applications. With 10Gb/s data transfer rates and multiple offloads (TCP, IPv4, UDP), Ethernet Desklink Devices are the premier connectivity choice for bandwidth-intensive applications such as data back-up and restoration, clustered computing, IP content delivery, medical imaging and video rendering. With multi-core processors driving the need for higher bandwidth, ThunderLink 10GbE delivers superior throughput to meet that need. With a low profile form factor and Thunderbolt 2 connectivity, ATTO's optical 10GbE Desklink device provides the most flexible and scalable connectivity for today's high bandwidth content creation environments. By leveraging support for software iSCSI initiators, including ATTO Xtend SAN, ThunderLink 10GbE Desklink Devices can support both local and storage area networks. ThunderLink 10GbE Desklink Devices offer Windows and Mac certified drivers (Linux when Thunderbolt systems become available), providing a single connectivity solution for customers with multiple operating system environments. All ATTO Thunderbolt product utilize Advanced Data Streaming (ADS) Technology which maximizes CPU processes to deliver smooth and reliable data transfers and the highest consistent performance as well as their easy to use ConfigTool, an intuitive GUI, which enables management, monitoring and configuration. ATTO's 10 Gigabit Ethernet to Thunderbolt Desklink Devices provide maximum throughput for high bandwidth network connectivity for demanding IT and media and entertainment applications. • Single 10GbE port • Supports 4K video file transfer and display simultaneously with dual 20Gb/s Thunderbolt 2 • Supports ATTO Xtend SAN iSCSI initiator • Daisy chain up to 5 additional Thunderbolt technology-enabled devices • Backwards compatible with 10Gb/s Thunderbolt • Exclusive Advanced Data Streaming (ADS) Technology • Minimized interrupts for low latency • TCP, UDP and IPv4 checksum offloading and TX/TCP segmentation offloading • Industry's lowest power consumption • RoHS Compliant • Interrupt Coalescing/Moderation • Interrupt levels INTA, MSI, MSI-x • Data Center Bridging (DCB) support: Priority-Based Flow Control 802.1Qbb rev.0,Enhanced Transmission Selection 802.1Qaz rev.0 protocol • Header splits and Replication in Receive • Receive Side Scaling for multiple RX queues • Direct Cache Access (DCA) eliminates cache misses and reduces CPU load • IEEE 802.3 2005 flow control support • 802.1p-Priority Encoding • 802.1q-VLAN Tagging • 802.3ad-Link Aggregation • Override MAC Address • VLAN support with tag insertion and stripping • Plug and play specification support • Advanced Packet Filtering Industry Proven Technology ATTO has over 25 years of experience developing first-to-market high performance and reliable storage connectivity solutions for customers. ATTO ThunderLink Ethernet products now provide creative professionals using Thunderbolt-enabled hosts, cost effective access to storage not previously available using FireWire or USB. The integrated family of ThunderLink products boasts an extensive list of customer design wins and certifications with respected industry partners Flexible Connectivity Solutions ATTO 10GbE Desklink Devices provide the most flexible and scalable connectivity for today's high bandwidth content creation environments. By leveraging support for software iSCSI initiators, including ATTO Xtend SAN, ThunderLink 10GbE Desklink Devices can support both local and storage area networks. ThunderLink 10GbE Desklink Devices offer driver support for Mac OS X 10.9 and later and Windows 7 and later (Linux when Thunderbolt enabled platforms become available), providing a single connectivity solution for customers with heterogeneous operating system environments. Performance Engineered With 10Gb/s data transfer rates and multiple offloads (TCP, IPv4, UDP), Ethernet Desklink Devices are the premier connectivity choice for bandwidth-intensive applications such as data back-up and restoration, IP content delivery, medical imaging and video rendering. With multi-core processors driving the need for higher bandwidth, ThunderLink 10GbE Desklink Devices deliver superior throughput to meet that need. Advanced Management Tools ThunderLink 10GbE Desklink Devices provide a common foundation for both Ethernet and storage networks. The ThunderLink NS 2101 leverages standard OS management and monitoring tools to dramatically reduce the cost and complexity of a data center's administration and infrastructure. Applications ThunderLink 10GbE Desklink solutions combine the unparalleled performance of 10 Gigabit Ethernet, the lossless benefits of Enhanced Ethernet and robustness of software iSCSI initiators, to meet the performance and economic needs of today's growing data centers. The ThunderLink NS 2101 is ideal for applications that require low latency, high bandwidth data transfers, such as data back-up and restoration, video-on demand and video streaming, medical imaging and clustered databases. Management Tools • Easy system monitoring with Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and Remote Network Monitoring (RMON) Statistic Counters • Watchdog Timer for chip/driver status monitoring User Benefits • Multiple offloads for lower processor usage and increased throughput • Reduced power, cooling and cabling costs • Low total cost of ownership (TCO) with high bandwidth over a single link
