Applications continue to grow in size and scale, driving enterprises toward advanced server technologies with hundreds of processor cores and high-performance storage solutions including low-latency NVMe all-flash arrays (AFAs). NVMe significantly enhances storage area network (SAN) performance, making high-speed networking technology selection critical for achieving maximum system-wide performance.
Operating System Support
Microsoft Windows, Oracle Linux, Oracle Linux with the Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel (UEK), Oracle Solaris, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server, VMware vSphere. Additional support is available from OEMs and partners.
Industry Standards Compliance
Current ANSI/IETF Standards: FC-PI-4, FC-DA, FC-DA-2, FC-FS, FC-FS-3, FC-FS-4, FC-FS-5, FC-GS-2/3/4/5, FC-GS-6, FC-GS-7, FC-LS-2, FC-LS-3, FC-MI, FC-NVMe, FC-NVMe/AM1, FC-PH, FC-PH-2, FC-PH-3, FC-PI, FC-PI-2, FC-PI-3, FC-PI-4, FC-PI-5, FC-PI-6, FC-PI-7, FC-TAPE, FCP-2/3, FCP-4. Legacy ANSI/IETF standards: FC-PH, SBC-3, SPC-3, SPC-4, SSC-2, SSC-3, SSC-4.
Regulatory Certifications
Australia (RCM), Japan (VCCI Class A), China (China RoHS Compliant), EU (Low Voltage Directive), EU RoHS compliant, Europe CE Mark, FCC Class A, Korea (KCC Class A), North America, Taiwan (BSMI Class A), UL/CSA Recognized.