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Adaptec iSCSI ASA-7211C (copper)

The ASA-7211C delivers high performance, interoperable connection into iSCSI SANs in Gigabit Ethernet environments. Unlike NIC based implementations the ASA-7211C offers ASIC-based complete TCP/IP and iSCSI offload enabling lower CPU utilization and the best price-performance. The ASA-7211C provides best-in-class interoperability and is ideal for applications like storage consolidation, LAN-free and server-free back-up, database and e-mail deployment, as well as remote replication and disaster recovery.

Note: Only drivers that are not included or embedded within a supported operating system are listed below. To see a complete list of supported operating systems see the Product Specifications

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Supported Operating Systems
	Microsoft Windows NT 4 Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Redhat Linux 7.2 Redhat Linux 9 Redhat Linux Advanced Server 2.1

Benefits

Delivers outstanding iSCSI performance using familiar, affordable technology
Ideal for environments where storage consolidation, LAN-free backup, and remote replication are required. Database, e-mail, and disaster recovery and perfectly suited for iSCSI SANs with iSCSI HBAs.
Fully offloads protocol processing from the host CPU
High-speed iSCSI SAN connectivity with minimal CPU utilization
Enables any enterprise that uses standard Ethernet technology to consolidate storage, increase data availability, and reap the benefits of SANs
Enables low latency SCSI "blocks" to be transported via Ethernet and TCP/IP

Key Differentiators
	Copper adapter

Bus System Interface Type
	64-bit, 66MHz PCI (compatible with 32-bit)

System Requirements
	Intel motherboard or equivalent PCI 2.0 expansion slot (Universal PCI key 3.3v and 5v compliant)

Package Contents
	Adaptec iSCSI Card 7211C Installation Guide Adaptec Installation CD Operating system drivers Initiator configuraton (iConfig) utility Installation guide iConfig user's guide