High-Performance Cost Effective HBAs HBA

SGI offers a wide variety of SAS and FC HBA's in configurations of PCIE and PCI-X host interfaces. Offering high-performance, the low cost HBA's accommodate both SAS and SATA needs. The Fibre Channel technology constructs the storage area networks (SANs), which are available in four and eight port options with internal and external connector configurations to support any applications. SGI's 4Gb/s FC HBAs are available in single, dual and quad-channel configurations.

With the deployment of fibre optic links, Fibre Channel networks allow users to establish a centralized pool of storage with cable lengths that span rooms, floors or inter-building separations between server and storage. Fibre Channel is an ideal connection technology choice when applications require low latency or high bandwidth such as video editing, backup/restore, and data mining. Cost-effective and quick to install, these HBAs auto-configure and operate with a powerful software suite that completes the task of deploying server to SAN connectivity.

The SGI high-performance adapters are also built with the powerful Fusion-MPT™ architecture, which delivers robust proven drivers available for Windows, Linux, Solaris, Netware and more.

Available HBAs


PCIX-FC-1POPT-C-Z (FH 1.0)

HBA

SGI offers a low cost single channel 4Gb/s HBA gives twice the performance of 2Gb/s at a small premium. The PCIX-FC-1POPT-C-Z is fully compatible with 1 and 2Gb/s legacy products. It comprises of unsurpassed performance for data-intensive and high bandwidth applications while utilizing Fusion-MPT (Message Passing Technology) architecture to accelerate time to market. Each adapter features duplex capable FC ports which auto detect connection speed and can independently operate at 1, 2, or 4Gb/s. The ability to operate at slower speeds ensures these adapters remain fully compatible with legacy equipment. All SGI adapters also support new end to-end error detection (CRC) for improved data-integrity when reading or writing disks.

Features & Benefits

  • Low profile PCIX Single port 4Gbit (Optical Fibre Channel HBA) with form factor for 2U servers
  • Backward compatible with PCI, 32-bit and 33/66/100 MHz buses
  • One 4Gb/s port (800 MB/s, full duplex)
  • 64-bit/133 MHz PCI-X bus
  • Auto-speed 1, 2 or 4Gb/s GigaBlaze technology
  • End to end data integrity (T10 DIF support)
  • Concurrent SCSI & IP protocol
  • SCSI initiator, target, and initiator/target modes with support of 126 alias ALPAs
  • Auto-detects switch and loop connections
  • Over 100,000 I/O's per second
  • Fibre Channel-tape support
  • Proven Fusion-MPT architecture
  • ARM® CPU's for Fibre Channel offload
  • 3-year limited warranty
  • Full suite of OS drivers
  • Unlimited free software upgrades
  • Pluggable optics (SFP) for improved serviceability


PCIX-FC-2POPT-C-Z (FH 2.0)

HBA

The SGI 4Gb/s dual-channel HBA offers twice the performance of 2Gb/s at a small premium. The PCIX-FC-2POPT-C-Z is fully compatible with 1 and 2Gb/s legacy products. This HBA attains unsurpassed performance for data-intensive and high-bandwidth application, while utilizing Fushion-MPT (Message Passing Technology) architecture to accelerate time to market. Each adapter features duplex capable FC ports which auto detect connection speed and can independently operate at 1, 2, or 4Gb/s. The ability to operate at slower speeds ensures these adapters remain fully compatible with legacy equipment. All SGI adapters also support new end to-end error detection (CRC) for improved data-integrity when reading or writing disks.

Features & Benefits

  • Low-profile PCIX Dual port 4Gbit (Optical Fibre Channel HBA) with form factor for 2U servers
  • Backward compatible with PCI, 32-bit and 33/66/100 MHzbuses
  • One 4Gb/s port (800 MB/s, full duplex)
  • 64-bit/133 MHz PCI-X bus
  • Auto-speed 1, 2 or 4Gb/s GigaBlaze technology
  • End to end data integrity (T10 DIF support)
  • Concurrent SCSI & IP protocol
  • SCSI initiator, target, and initiator/target modes with support of 126 alias ALPAs
  • Auto-detects switch and loop connections
  • Over 100,000 I/O's per second
  • Fibre Channel-tape support
  • Proven Fusion-MPT architecture
  • ARM CPU's for Fibre Channel offload
  • 3-year limited warranty
  • Full suite of OS drivers
  • Unlimited free software upgrades
  • Pluggable optics (SFP) for improved serviceability


PCIE-FC-2POPT-C-Z (FH 3.0)

HBA

The SGI dual channel 4Gb/s HBA offers twice the performance of 2Gb/s at a small premium. The PCIE-FC-2POPT-C-Z Fibre Channel PCI Express adapter series was created to fulfill virtually any storage connection need or environment. Whether it is data mining, video, media streaming, or providing high availability, these adapters support end-to-end error detection (cycle redundancy check or CRC) for improved data integrity when reading or writing disks. The PCIE-FC-2POPT-C-Z is fully compatible with 1 and 2Gb/s legacy products. This HBA provides unsurpassed performance for your data-intensive and high-bandwidth applications, while utilizing Fusion-MPT architecture to accelerate time to market. Engineered to deliver unequaled performance, it offers high port density, easy installation, as well as accommodating PCI Express host platforms

* PCIE-FC-2P-LS-D (FH 3.1) - This dual channel low profile HBA with 4Gb/s FC ports offers Gen2 compatibility.

Features & Benefits

  • Auto-speed (1, 2, and 4Gb/s)
  • Includes SFP optics
  • MyStorage™ Management allows centralized management and remote control
  • PCI Express x8 lanes
  • Over 200,000 I/Os per second
  • Link speed/activity LED(s)
  • End-to-end data integrity (T10 DIF support)
  • FCP-2 tape support
  • Persistent binding, LUN masking
  • Loopback and read/write buffer tests
  • SCSI initiator, target and initiator/target modes with support of 126 alias ALPAs
  • Connect directly to RAID, Disk or Switch equipment
  • ARM CPUs for FC offload
  • Supports bootable devices
  • All major operating system drivers
  • Fusion-MPT compliant single and dual channel has low profile bracket options
  • 3-year limited warranty RoHS compliance


PCIX-SAS-2P4X-Z (SH 1.0)

HBA

The PCIX-SAS-2P4X-Z card enables large-scale direct attach storage (DAS) arrays through eight external 3Gb/s ports, driving up to 122 SAS and SATA devices. This SAS/SATA host bus adapter supports large capacity external server storage RAID and non-RAID enclosures by connecting a 64-bit PCI-X, 133 MHz bus with two external x4 SFF8088 miniSAS connectors. The low-profile PCIX-SAS-2P4X-Z is perfect for 1U/2U servers and drives up to 4800 MB/s full-duplex externally. It demonstrates a significant advantage over parallel SCSI in providing 2400MB/s (4800 MB/s full-duplex) external data throughput and cost optimization of SAS and SATA drives.

Features & Benefits

  • 3Gb/s per port
  • (2) x4 external SFF-8088 mini-SAS connectors
  • MD-2 small form-factor design
  • Connects to both SAS and SATA HDDs and tape drives
  • Allows more than 122 total end-point devices
  • Fusion-MPT architecture provides more than 140,000 I/Os per second
  • Supports all major operating systems
  • Flexible SAS/SATA array architecture optimizes cost
  • (8) external high-speed SAS ports offer maximum mass-storage connectivity
  • 3Gb/s per port delivers 2400 MB/s to external enclosures
  • SAS/SATA interconnect proven through robust serial technology


PCIE-SAS-2P4X-Z (SH 2.0)

HBA

The PCIE-SAS-2P4X-Z card enables large-scale direct attach storage (DAS) arrays through eight external 3Gb/s ports, driving up to 122 SAS and SATA devices. The host bus adapter drives external server storage RAID and non-RAID enclosures with unprecedented throughput by connecting an eight-lane 2.5 Gb/s PCI Express bus with two external x4 SFF8088 miniSAS connectors. This SAS/SATA low-profile adapter is perfect for 1U/2U servers, driving 4800 MB/s full-duplex externally.

* PCIE-SAS-LS-2P4X (SH 2.1) - Offers a dual port 4x MiniSAS 3Gb/s SAS HBA with Gen2 Compatibility

Features & Benefits

  • 3Gb/s per port
  • (2) x4 external SFF-8088 mini-SAS connectors
  • 8-lane, 2.5 Gb/s PCI Express
  • MD-2 small form-factor design
  • Connects to SAS and SATA HDDs and tape drives
  • Allows more than 122 total end-point devices
  • Fusion-MPT architecture provides more than 140,000 I/Os per second
  • Supports all major operating systems
  • Flexible SAS/SATA array architecture optimizes cost
  • 8 external high-speed SAS ports for maximum mass-storage connectivity
  • 3Gb/s per port delivers 2400 MB/s to external enclosures
  • SAS/SATA interconnect proven through the LSI robust serial technology