The ATTO ThunderLink FC 2162 acts as an external Thunderbolt 2 to fiber channel adapter, connecting all-in-one systems and laptops to 16Gb/s fiber channel storage devices. With dual channel configurations, the 16Gb/s fiber channel desklink device is an ideal solution for users looking to achieve the highest I/O and data throughput for advanced video and access to IT applications. ThunderLink 16Gb/s Desklink Devices offer driver support for Mac OS X 10.9 or later and Windows 7 and 8 (Linux when Thunderbolt-enabled systems become available), providing a single connectivity solution for customers with heterogeneous operating system environments.
Up to 1600MB/s maximum throughput
Dual 20Gb Thunderbolt 2 with DisplayPort and device daisy-chain support
Exclusive advanced data streaming (ADS) technology
Auto negotiation to 16, 8 and 4Gbps devices
Pluggable optical SFP+ LC modules included
ATTO configuration tool, a graphical user interface, for customized performance settings
Supports FDMI and WMI
Supports NPIV and Virtual Fabri
Superior performance for a wide range of applications
Low power consumption
Increased switch port availability
Reduced cost per MB of data transferred
Seamless integration into existing FC SANs
Support for virtualized server environments
Extensive certification with SAN infrastructure components