ATTO Technology ExpressPCI UL5D User manual

Product Features
Technical Specification
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ExpressPCI UL5D
Low-Profile
Host Adapter
Industry’s first Low-Profile
Dual-channel Ultra320 SCSI
PCI Express Host Adapter
The ATTO ExpressPCI UL5D Low-Profile SCSI
host adapter is the industry’s first true low-profile
PCIe SCSI host adapter, and is the perfect
complement to ATTO’s existing high-performance
SCSI host adapter line. The UL5D LP offers users
the same high-performance and feature set that
ExpressPCI SCSI host adapters are renowned for,
but due to the low-profile form factor of the UL5D
LP, it is also ideal for integration into enclosures
where space is at a premium, such as 1U/2U
server chassis. The UL5D LP offers external dual-
stacked VHDCI SCSI connectors, allowing direct-
attached applications to realize data-transfer rates
of up to 640 MB/sec.
Additionally, the ExpressPCI UL5D LP offers
support for the next generation of PCI bus
technology with a 4-lane PCI Express (PCIe)
interconnect. By leveraging the high-performance
of both PCI Express and Ultra320 SCSI, the UL5D
LP is an ideal fit for data-intensive environments,
including video-editing applications requiring
support for multiple streams of 10-bit high-
definition video. The combination of high-
performance and a low-profile form factor provides
an ideal solution for space constrained enterprise
servers, as well as high-end workstations running
high-volume, mission critical applications such as
messaging and databases.
ATTO host adapters offer ATTO’s exclusive
Advanced Data Streaming (ADSTM) technology,
and the ExpressPCI UL5D LP is no exception.
ADS manages latency and allows for fast and
efficient data movement, reducing CPU utilization.
With features including Ultra320 SCSI, PCI
Express technology, the industry’s first true low-
profile form factor dual channel design, and ATTO-
exclusive technologies such as ADS, the
ExpressPCI UL5D LP is perfect for providing high-
performance Ultra320 SCSI to space-constrained
chassis and enclosures.
Technical Highlights
• Ultra320 SCSI
• Up to 320 MB/sec. per
channel data-transfer
rates
• Dual-stacked VHDCI
SCSI connectors
• x4 PCI Express
• True low-profile form
factor
• Driver support for
Windows®, Linux,
Novell Netware®and
Mac®OS X
• Exclusive ADSTM
technology
• Supports up to 30 SCSI
bus IDs
• Up to 12 meter cable
lengths
• RoHS Compliant
• 3-year standard
product warranty
ExpressPCI UL5D Low-Profile
Blazing Fast Performance
• Maximize data throughput
with dual channel connectivity
aggregating performance
across multiple SCSI ports
• Leveraging the latest in SCSI
storage connectivity, the
UL5D low profile delivers up
to 640 MB/sec. data through-
put, making it twice as fast as
Ultra160 SCSI.
Smooth Data Streaming
• Maintain accessibility to mis-
sion-critical data by transpar-
ently redirecting data requests
through alternate channels.
• Alleviate data transfer bottle-
necks and move data more
efficiently while managing
latency with ATTO’s exclusive
ADS™ technology.
One Click Installation
• Save time with factory preset
configuration for plug and play
operation.
• Simplify installation, manage-
ment and monitoring with a
multi-platform Configuration
Utility featuring an intuitive
GUI.

Rev 4/08
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Hardware Specifications
SCSI Interface • 320 MB/sec. per channel data-transfer rates
• Dual stacked external VHDCI connector
• Low Voltage Differential (LVD) signaling
• Support for tagged command queuing
• Backward compatible with Ultra160, Ultra2, Ultra/WIDE, Fast/WIDE & Narrow SCSI devices
Advanced SCSI • Supports dynamic bus rescan (OS X) •Quick Arbitration Select (QAS)
• Double transition clocking •ASPI compliant (for PC users)
• Domain validation •Bootable from attached disks
• Cyclical Redundancy Checking (CRC) •Support for disconnect/reconnect
• Packetization •Support for multiple block sizes
General Characteristics • On-board termination
• Flash ROM for easy field upgrades
• Plug and play compatible
• Includes ATTO ExpressPro-ToolsTM & ATTO Configuration Tool formatting & utility software
• Easy-to-install full height connection bracket; low-profile bracket included in Finished Goods packaging
Software Specifications
Driver Support • Windows®Server 2003, 2008, XP, Vista
• Mac®OS X (v10.4.x & 10.5.x)
• Linux (Red Hat, and SuSE)
• Novell Netware®v6.5
Advanced Data Streaming (ADSTM) • Improved PCI system bandwidth use
• Optimized SCSI-3 algorithms
• Tagged command queuing
• Embedded RISC I/O processor
RAID Options • RAID 0 support with ATTO Express Power Center or ExpressStripe RAID software utilities
Agency Approvals
Safety and Environmental • FCC Rules, Part 15 Sub-Part B, Class A
• CE Mark: CISPR 22 / EN 55022, Class A
Environmental & Physical Specifications
Dimensions • Length: 6.6”
• Height: 2.713”
Operating Environment • Temperature: 0-45° C
• Humidity: 10-90% non-condensing
• Airflow: 100 LFM (min)
Reliability • MTBF = 675,000 hours
• MTTR < 15 Minutes
Power • 0.7 Amps @ + 3.3 VDC
• 0.6 Amps @ + 12.0 VDC
RoHS Compliant • Yes
Ordering Information
Model Number • EPCI-UL5D-L00 (RoHS)
Host Bus Specifications • x4 PCI Express interconnect
• Supports PCI Express Base Spec 1.0a
• Supports PCI Express CEM Spec 1.0a
• PCI Express to PCI/PCI-X Bridge spec 1.0
ExpressPCI UL5D Low-Profile
Host Adapter
ExpressPCI UL5D Low-Profile