Adaptec ASA-7211F PCI Fiber Optic 1GB iSCSI 5pk 1975200 Data Sheet
Product codes
1975200
N E T W O R K S T O R A G E
D A T A S H E E T
Adaptec
®
iSCSI Card 7211
Introducing the Industr y’s Fastest,
Most Interoperable iSCSI HBA
Most Interoperable iSCSI HBA
Product Highlights
Optimized for high-
performance in congested
and non-congested
networks
performance in congested
and non-congested
networks
Designed for both copper
and fiber Ethernet media
and fiber Ethernet media
Supports operating systems
for Windows® 2000,
Windows NT, and
Redhat Linux 7.2
for Windows® 2000,
Windows NT, and
Redhat Linux 7.2
Benefits
Outstanding iSCSI
performance
performance
Assured interoperability
Minimal CPU utilization
by completely offloading
TCP/IP and iSCSI
processing
by completely offloading
TCP/IP and iSCSI
processing
iSCSI – The benefits of SANs
at the cost of Ethernet
at the cost of Ethernet
Building Storage Area Networks (SANs)
is made simple with the introduction of
the iSCSI protocol. Any enterprise that
uses standard Ethernet technology can
now build SANs using widely available
Ethernet technology and reap the benefits
of storage consolidation, LAN free backup,
and serverless backup. Defined and
supported by industry leading storage
and networking companies, iSCSI is
a network protocol that enables low
latency SCSI “blocks” to be transported
via Ethernet and TCP/IP.
is made simple with the introduction of
the iSCSI protocol. Any enterprise that
uses standard Ethernet technology can
now build SANs using widely available
Ethernet technology and reap the benefits
of storage consolidation, LAN free backup,
and serverless backup. Defined and
supported by industry leading storage
and networking companies, iSCSI is
a network protocol that enables low
latency SCSI “blocks” to be transported
via Ethernet and TCP/IP.
Ideal Environments for iSCSI HBAs
Adaptec iSCSI Adapters benefit environ-
ments where storage consolidation,
LAN-free backup, and serverless backup
are required. Business applications such
as database and e-mail are ideally suited
for iSCSI SANs using the Adaptec 7211 as
the key connectivity component. Best of
all, you get the benefits of outstanding
iSCSI performance using familiar,
budget-friendly technology.
ments where storage consolidation,
LAN-free backup, and serverless backup
are required. Business applications such
as database and e-mail are ideally suited
for iSCSI SANs using the Adaptec 7211 as
the key connectivity component. Best of
all, you get the benefits of outstanding
iSCSI performance using familiar,
budget-friendly technology.
The Adaptec iSCSI card –
fastest in all environments
fastest in all environments
The Adaptec iSCSI card 7211 rapidly
processes iSCSI packets by using the
Adaptec Storage Protocol Accelator (SPA)
for complete TCP/IP offload and an
on-board processor for iSCSI functions.
This combination optimizes iSCSI
performance at the lowest possible CPU
utilization. Because of the SPA’s unique
pipeline architecture, Adaptec iSCSI
products provide high throughput for
both large and small block sizes to
maximize performance across all
applications.
processes iSCSI packets by using the
Adaptec Storage Protocol Accelator (SPA)
for complete TCP/IP offload and an
on-board processor for iSCSI functions.
This combination optimizes iSCSI
performance at the lowest possible CPU
utilization. Because of the SPA’s unique
pipeline architecture, Adaptec iSCSI
products provide high throughput for
both large and small block sizes to
maximize performance across all
applications.
iConfig Utility
The Adaptec iConfig utility software
allows users to easily monitor the status
of the iSCSI initiator. Users can view and
change settings, monitor attached devices,
obtain link and diagnostic information,
and even upgrade the firmware for HBA.
The iConfig utility is a valuable tool for
storage management of an iSCSI SAN.
allows users to easily monitor the status
of the iSCSI initiator. Users can view and
change settings, monitor attached devices,
obtain link and diagnostic information,
and even upgrade the firmware for HBA.
The iConfig utility is a valuable tool for
storage management of an iSCSI SAN.
Assured Interoperability
Adaptec, a leading developer of iSCSI
products, has tested the Adaptec 7211
with more targets, appliances, and switches
than any other HBA in the industry. As
the world’s most tested iSCSI card, the
Adaptec 7211 delivers interoperability
customers expect from Adaptec.
products, has tested the Adaptec 7211
with more targets, appliances, and switches
than any other HBA in the industry. As
the world’s most tested iSCSI card, the
Adaptec 7211 delivers interoperability
customers expect from Adaptec.