ATTO Technology Resource Library

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A Leading Wrestling Entertainment Organization Tackles Archival Challenges with ATTO XstreamCORE

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A leading wrestling entertainment organization faced a growing challenge: their aging LTO 7 tape archive, managed by FlashNet, was nearing capacity and hindering workflow efficiency. This issue,
compounded by a facility relocation, presented an opportunity to modernize their archiving strategy.
Add Ethernet Connectivity to Dell EMC PowerVault ML3 SAS Libraries

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Add Ethernet Connectivity to Dell EMC PowerVault ML3 SAS Libraries

XstreamCORE Intelligent Bridges add 40Gb Ethernet to SAS LTO Tape Drives
Add Ethernet Connectivity to IBM Tape Libraries

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IBM certified solution that enables data centers to share SAS LTO tape libraries across an Ethernet network using an ATTO XstreamCORE® 8200 Intelligent Bridge.
Add SAN Benefits to SAS Storage

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Add SAN Benefits to SAS Storage

Extend the life of existing storage with ATTO XstreamCORE.
ATTO and Qualstar LTO Tape Solutions

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ATTO and Qualstar LTO Tape Solutions
ATTO and Western Digital

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ATTO and Western Digital

Building Storage Solutions for Performance Demanding Applications
ATTO FibreBridge Fibre to SAS Bridge Troubleshooting Guide

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This document describes troubleshooting techniques that can be used to identify and resolve issues associated with the ATTO FibreBridge 6500/7500.
ATTO FlexRack Rackmount Shelf

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A FlexRack rackmount shelf gives the ability to easily rack units, whether in an on-set cart or standard rack in the data center. Now you can seamlessly integrate ThunderLink adapters into existing workspaces and keep units safe and secure all while freeing up desktop space.
ATTO FlexRack Retro-fit Kit Instructions

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The ATTO FlexRack can be retro-fitted to accept ATTO ThunderLink NS/FC 5xxx, ThunderLink NS/FC/SH 3xxx, and XStreamCORE 8100T.
ATTO Speed Write Improves SAS Tape Performance

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ATTO SpeedWrite Boosts Tape Write Performance by 25%

Faster performance with XstreamCORE versus direct connect SAS HBAs

When backing up data, write speed is the most important metric to an organization. ATTO SpeedWrite keeps paths between host and ATTO XstreamCORE intelligent Bridge filled with data to significantly boost write performance to tape.
ATTO xCORE Data Acceleration

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ATTO has developed acceleration technology that drives performance of flash devices by separating data and control paths to keep latency at a consistent, deterministic sub-four microsecond rate. xCORE Data Acceleration features multiple parallel I/O acceleration engines with end to end I/O processing, hardware buffer allocation management and real-time performance and latency analytics.
ATTO xCORE Data Acceleration Latency

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ATTO xCORE manages the data plane and assures that all reads and writes are processed as fast as possible. All nondata transactions are handled by ATTO eCORE Control Engine so priority is maintained for all data transfer traffic.
ATTO XstreamCORE 8100T

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ATTO XstreamCORE 8100T Bridge adds Ethernet connectivity to SAS Tape storage to provide remote connectivity, sharing and common services with minimal added latency.
ATTO XstreamCORE 8100T Cable Guide

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ATTO tested and certified cables extend compatibility, quality, and performance to ensure successful deployment of XstreamCORE tape storage solutions. The following cables enable external SAS connectivity to SAS Tape drives for the desired configuration and ease of integration.
ATTO XstreamCORE 8200 Powers Boston 25 WFXT’s Media Workflow

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Boston 25 WFXT tackles media management using Avid, nearline, and LTO tape storage, integrating them with an ATTO XstreamCORE 8200 for efficient data handling. The bridge plays a critical role in ensuring smooth data flow between storage tiers, preventing operational delays during the vast data transitions from mobile, surveillance, and web sources.
ATTO XstreamCORE ET 8200 Troubleshooting Guide

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This document describes troubleshooting techniques that can be used to identify and resolve issues associated with the ATTO XstreamCORE ET 8200.
ATTO XstreamCORE ET 8200/8200T

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ATTO XstreamCORE Intelligent Bridges add Ethernet connectivity to SAS, JBOD, JBOF, RAID and tape storage to provide remote connectivity, sharing and common services with minimal added latency.
ATTO XstreamCORE FC 7600

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ATTO XstreamCORE FC 7600 intelligent Bridge adds enterprise Fibre Channel connectivity at direct attached storage speeds to SAS JBOD, JBOF, RAID and Tape storage.
Build an Open, High Performing SAN Quickly and Cost Effectively

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ATTO XstreamCORE intelligent Bridge is an open, modular controller that adds enterprise Fibre Channel features, hardware data mover functionality and host LUN mapping to direct-attached serial-attached storage (SAS ) storage devices.
Build iSCSI Mass Storage with ATTO

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Build iSCSI Mass Storage with ATTO

Eliminate the need for server controller nodes.
Build Your Own Private Cloud Storage

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A private cloud is a networked storage solution deployed for internal users in a single organization, with access protected by the organization’s firewall to keep data secure. ATTO XstreamCORE intelligent bridges serve as a platform for IT system integrators to build out private-cloud storage.
Comparison of Native Fibre Channel Tape and SAS Tape Connected to a Fibre Channel to SAS Bridge

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IT Managers may approach backing up Storage Area Networks (SANs) with the idea of purchasing native Fibre Channel tape drives or libraries. This paper examines the technical and economic considerations of implementing an alternative solution for SAN backup and archive; a Fibre Channel-to-SAS Bridge powering SAS Tape drives or libraries. Considerations of which solution to implement will be identified and the benefits of each will be compared on the basis of performance, availability, connectivity, manageability, intelligence and cost.

Although the native Fibre Channel tape options may appear to be less complicated, bridging devices utilizing SAS tape drives, such as an ATTO XstreamCORE FC 7600, provides significant advantages.
Connect Seagate Exos CORVAULT to Any Fibre Channel or iSCSI/iSER SAN Easily with ATTO XstreamCORE Certified Solutions

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Seagate and ATTO have certified a solution to expand the host connectivity capabilities of CORVAULT to Fibre Channel and iSCSI/iSER
Connect Seagate Exos CORVAULT to Ethernet or Fibre Channel with ATTO XstreamCORE Certified Solutions

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Now You Can Connect Seagate Exos CORVAULT to Any Ethernet or Fibre Channel SAN Easily with ATTO XstreamCORE Certified Solutions
DAS Over FC Technology Allows ATTO to Disaggregate Storage and Complete vSAN Certification Suite

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ATTO Technology, Inc. completed the VMware vSAN ReadyNode certification suite in a manner that has never been done before. The test bed itself was formulaic, featuring three Dell R640 servers as hosts. No internal storage existed, aside from an SD card for boot and a single SAS SSD for logging, and all storage was placed within external SAS JBODs. What made this test groundbreaking was the storage configuration: the transport protocol was Fibre Channel (FC).
Disaggregate Storage over Ethernet Using the ATTO XstreamCORE ET 8200 with a Viking Enterprise Solutions nDs-41020 JBOD

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Discover an innovative approach to disaggregated storage over Ethernet, designed for modern data centers moving toward software-defined infrastructure with ATTO XstreamCORE and Viking nDs-41020 JBOD.
Disaggregate to Innovate

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Disaggregate to Innovate

ATTO XstreamCORE
eCORE Control Engine

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ATTO has developed control engine technology that complements SDS by separating data and control paths so that ATTO eCORE can add common, open storage services, industry standard API integration, reservation handling, storage routing and host and LUN mapping functions.eCORE technology is currently available exclusively on ATTO XstreamCORE solid state intelligent Bridges which connect off-the-shelf JBOD, JBOF and RAID storage to shared storage networks.
Ethernet Connectivity to HPE StoreEver MSL SAS Libraries

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Ethernet Connectivity to HPE StoreEver MSL SAS Libraries
Expand Storage on Blade Servers

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Expand Storage on Blade Servers

Assign Individual SSD/HDDs to Space Limited Servers
Extend Distances to Tape Devices with ATTO XstreamCORE

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Extend Distances to Tape Devices with ATTO XstreamCORE

Connect SAS libraries and drives to storage networks over long distances.
FCIA Fibre Channel Solutions Guide 2024

The Fibre Channel Solutions Guide is a document created by the Fibre Channel Industry Association (FCIA). It serves as a comprehensive resource for IT professionals, administrators, and engineers to understand the capabilities and applications of Fibre Channel technology. The guide covers topics like the latest Fibre Channel standards, its use in modern data centers (including with all-flash arrays and NVMe over Fibre Channel), and its benefits for mission-critical applications that require high performance and reliability. It also discusses the role of Fibre Channel in storage area networks (SANs) and its continued evolution to meet new industry demands.

Download the guide from the Fibre Channel Industry Association: Fibre Channel Solutions Guide 2024 (PDF)
Fibre Channel and Ethernet Protocol Bridges

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The ATTO Technology Inc. XstreamCORE protocol bridge is an accelerated, high-performance platform that allows you to build your own high-performance flash, hybrid or capacity storage using standard serial-attached SCSI (SAS), solid-state drive (SSD) flash or hard-disk drives (HDD) and direct attached JBOD storage enclosures.
Host Read Cache for VMware Data Centers

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Host Read Cache for VMware Data Centers

Add External SAS/SATA SSD Flash with Multipathing and Fibre Channel Support
How to Lower Security Settings on an Apple Mac with M-Series Silicon

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Apple M-Series Silicon products have a security setting that will disable third party kernel extension (kext) drivers by default. This setting needs to be changed within the Mac’s Startup Security utility to allow for third party kext drivers to be installed. The setting should be changed from “Full Security” to “Reduced Security” within the macOS Recovery Security Utility.
Intelligent Bridging Architecture

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ATTO intelligent Bridging Architecture technology combines powerful hardware with an efficient software data engine which delivers valuable features with the flexibility of “anything to anything” connectivity.
NexentaStor MetroHA Stretch Cluster

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NexentaStor MetroHA Stretch Cluster

Protect Business from System Outages
Offsite Archiving to Tape

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With ATTO XstreamCORE intelligent bridges and exclusive ATTO SpeedWrite technology, users can archive directly to a remotely located tape drive and maintain sufficient speeds to meet customer’s demanding backup windows.
Open-E Benefits of ATTO XstreamCORE Intelligent Bridges with Stretch Cluster

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Open-E Benefits of ATTO XstreamCORE Intelligent Bridges with Stretch Cluster
Orchestrating Smarter, More Efficient Data Management Practices in Industrial Manufacturing with ATTO XstreamCORE

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Learn how organizations producing heavy machinery and specialized industrial equipment can boost long-term data security with improved availability while cutting down costs and eliminating unwanted complexity.
Real-time, Managed Latency of Storage and ATTO’s Specialized Solutions for AI Applications

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As artificial intelligence (AI) applications continue to evolve, the need for real-time, managed latency of storage becomes increasingly crucial. This article explores the impact of storage latency on AI applications and highlights the specialized solutions provided by ATTO Technology, a leading provider of high-performance storage and network connectivity solutions.
Reduce OPEX with XstreamCORE

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ATTO XstreamCORE provides features and technologies that enhance and improve direct-attached SAS storage while offering flexibility over native Fibre Channel products. Management and monitoring are two primary functionalities that the XstreamCORE adds to direct-attached storage products. Drive Map Director improves maintenance of storage by lowering overall operating expense (OPEX) costs by reducing the number of labor hours required to setup, manage and maintain storage.
Remote Ethernet Connectivity for SAS Tape

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Remote Ethernet Connectivity for SAS Tape

Quickly and easily add Ethernet connectivity for SAS tape
Remote Tape Backup Modernizes Healthcare Data Protection with ATTO XstreamCORE

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Learn how a European public healthcare provider enhanced data protection and disaster recovery with the ATTO XstreamCORE 8200T. This solution enabled remote tape backup, overcoming limitations of their previous infrastructure and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. As a result, they achieved improved data security, optimized disaster recovery readiness, and cost-effective expansion.
SAN vs Direct-Attached Storage

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The visibility of all storage to all hosts in a multi-host virtualized environment, combined with lower implementation costs, makes storage area networks a smart option for businesses of all sizes.
SAN vs. Hyperconverged Storage

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Why SAN storage excels over Hyperconverged Infrastructures for performance, latency and capacity.
Scale Storage Capacity Cost-Effectively

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Scale Storage Capacity Cost-Effectively Without Having to Sacrifice Enterprise Performance and Resiliency

DataCore SANsymphony & ATTO XstreamCore provide ultimate flexibility while delivering high availability and performance.
Turn Your Current Direct-Attached Storage into a SAN

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Turn Your Current Direct-Attached Storage into a SAN

Safe, Simple SAN Solution using ATTO XstreamCORE Intelligent Bridges in a Virtualized Environment
Use Your Direct-Attached Arrays to Create a SAN

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Use Your Direct-Attached Arrays to Create a SAN

Enterprise Fibre Channel SAN Connectivity
XstreamCORE 7600 Installation and Operation Manual

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ATTO XstreamCORE Installation and Operation Manual

ATTO XstreamCORE FC 7600 32-Gigabit Dual Fibre Channel to 12-Gigabit SAS intelligent Bridge
XstreamCORE 7600 Installation and Operation Manual

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ATTO XstreamCORE® Installation and Operation Manual

ATTO XstreamCORE FC 7550 16-Gigabit Quad Fibre Channel to 12-Gigabit SAS intelligent Bridge
ATTO XstreamCORE FC 7600 32-Gigabit Dual Fibre Channel to 12-Gigabit SAS intelligent Bridge
XstreamCORE 8100T Installation and Operation Manual

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Installation and Operation Manual

ATTO XstreamCORE 8100T 2-Port 10Gb Ethernet to 1-Port 12Gb SAS intelligent bridge
XstreamCORE 8200/8200T Installation and Operation Manual

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Installation and Operation Manual

ATTO XstreamCORE ET 8200 40-Gigabit 2-Port Ethernet to 12-Gigabit 4-Port SAS Storage Controller
ATTO XstreamCORE ET 8200T 40-Gigabit 2-Port Ethernet to 12-Gigabit 4-Port SAS Tape Controller
XstreamCORE Getting Started Guide – 8100T

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ATTO XstreamCORE ET 8100T Intelligent Bridge Getting Started Guide
XstreamCORE Getting Started Guide – FC 7550/7600 ET 8200/8200T

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ATTO XstreamCORE FC 7550/7600 and ET 8200/8200T Storage Controller Getting Started Guide
XstreamCORE Rail Getting Started Guide

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ATTO XstreamCORE Slide Rail Getting Started Guide