Xframe II 10 Gig Ethernet
NIC

PCI-X 2.0 Server & Storage Adapter

Features

• Based on a sophisticated state machine architecture with built-in HA/RAS features that provide the highest performance and reliability available.
• Extensive Protocol Offloads and Assists maximize host efficiencies by reducing host processing loads, optimizing bus utilization
• “Deep-Split Bus Transaction Capacity” provides full utilization of PCI-X bus while achieving the industry’s lowest latency
• Flexible Interrupt Features include INTA, PCI 2.2 Message Signaled Interrupt (MSI), and next generation MSI-X
• True QoS support for up to 8 levels in both directions, allowing traffic to be classified, prioritized and queued at line rate
• 32 MB of on-board memory reduces performance-degrading link-layer flow control
• ECC (SEC/DED) protection for all PCI-X Mode II bus transactions and on-board data and control structures
• Carrier-class environmentals for power, thermal and noise characteristics

In Detail

Xframe II is the industry’s first 10 Gigabit Ethernet adapter taking advantage of the PCI-X 2.0 bus architecture. It doubles the data rate delivered by the earlier bus standard (PCI-X 1.0) and takes advantage of the full line speed of 10 Gb/sec. It allows those with increasing bandwidth requirements to boost their network’s performance while preserving their existing environment. The Xframe II eliminates bottlenecks resulting from increased data volumes, frees-up bandwidth, boosts application response and reduces data backup times.

Xframe II is fully compliant with the PCI-X 2.0 Mode II specification and the IEEE 802.3ae 10 Gigabit Ethernet standard. The Xframe II host system interface is a 64-bit, 133 MHz (DDR) capable PCI-X bus. The Xframe network interface is a 10 Gigabit Ethernet link, using standardized PMD (Physical Media Dependent) devices to ensure ready interoperability.

The Xframe products include full IPv4 and IPv6 support and comprehensive stateless offloads that preserve the integrity of current TCP/IP implementations without “breaking the stack.”

The Modular design of the Xframe II permits various connectivity options, including Short Reach optical (SR), Long Reach optical (LR), and CX-4 (copper).