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        ATTO

        ExpressSAS R680
        6Gb/s SAS/SATA RAID Host Adapter

        RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, 6, 10, 40, 50, 60 and DVRAID™
        Up to 8 SAS/SATA devices
        ExpressSAS 6Gb/s SAS/SATA RAID adapters deliver affordable host-level RAID for high-bandwidth workflows such as digital content creation, streaming video, transactional databases, and email and Web server.
        Advanced Data Streaming (ADS™)
        Latency-management technology that controls the acceleration of data transfers to move large amounts of data faster and more efficiently.

        The ExpressSAS H680 provides high-speed 6Gb/s performance at 600MB/s per port. By utilizing a serial, point-to-point architecture, in addition to PCI Express 2.0 bus technology, ExpressSAS 6Gb/s HBAs are engineered for demanding IT and digital media applications which require more performance than 3Gb/s SAS/SATA can provide. The ExpressSAS H680 features eight external ports and allows connections to 256 end-point devices.
        ATTO ExpressSAS R680
        This Card Adds:
        • Two External Mini-SAS Port (up to 8 devices)
        Requires:
        • Available PCIe 2.0 x8 lane Slot

        See specifications below for system and/or OS compatibility information


        Included with all ATTO host adapters is an easy-to-use utility enabling management, monitoring and configuration which leverages an intuitive GUI. ATTO's exclusive, field-proven Advanced Data Streaming (ADS7™) Technology helps users meet the most demanding performance requirements of bandwidth-intensive applications. ADS achieves this performance increase by integrating a combination of features engineered to allow for the controlled acceleration of data transfers.
        DriveAssure™ Technology
        Drive assessment and latency management technology that minimizes the likelihood of RAID groups becoming degraded or taken offline due to slow drives, ensuring uninterrupted access to data.
        • FEATURES
        • SPECS
        • INCLUDES
        • GALLERY
        • COMPATIBILITY

        Features

        • 8 external ports in a low-profile form factor
        • x8 PCIe 2.0 host connection
        • 9.6GB/s throughput in full-duplex mode
        • SAS 2.0, SAS, SATA II, SATA connectivity
        • Advanced Data Streaming (ADS™) Technology
        • DriveAssure™ Technology
        • Data Recovery Mode for additional data protection
        • Supports up to 128 end devices
        • Windows®, Linux and Mac® OS X driver support
        • 512MB memory
        • Easy-to-use GUI-based configuration utility

        Product Specifications

        Manufacturer Part Number

        • ESASR680000

        Ports

        • 2 External Mini-SAS

        Connections

        • External - 8 Devices

        Bus Specifications

        • PCI-Express 2.0 x8

        Form Factor

        • Low-Profile

        RAID Functionality

        • Supports RAID Levels 0, 1, 4, 5, 6, 10, 40, 50, 60 and DVRAID™, an advanced RAID level for digital video environments. (RAID 40, 50, 60 require ATTO Express Power Center software.)

        RAID Controller

        • Marvell 88RC9580

        Operating System Support

        • Windows® Server 2003, 2008, Windows XP, Vista, 7
        • SUSE Linux
        • Red Hat Linux
        • Mac® OS X 10.4.x or later

        External Connectivity

        • x2 Mini SAS connector

        Internal Connectivity

        • none

        Operating Voltage

        • 9.6W (typical)

        Agency Approvals & Compliance

        • FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class B
        • EN55024: 1998 + A1: 2001 + A2: 2003
        • EN55022: 2006, Class B
        • EN60950-1: 2001
        • RoHS-6

        Alarm/Buzzer

        • No

        Activity/Failure LED

        • No

        Notes

        • May also be used in external Thunderbolt expansion chassis.

        Temperature

        • Operating: 0°C to +40°C
        • Non-Operating: -40°C to +70°C

        Relative humidity

        • 5% ~ 95% non condensing

        Dimensions

        • 6.600"L x 2.713"H

        Weight

        • 1.45 lbs

        Warranty

        • ATTO 3 Year Limited Warranty
        Manufacturer provided specifications for ATTO p/n ESASR680000 UPC#: 603175007241

        Includes

        • ExpressSAS R680 8-port SAS RAID Controller
        • Full-height Bracket

        Gallery

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        Mac Pro 6-Core (Mid 2012)
        (June, 2012)
        Model ID: MacPro5,1
        3.33GHz
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        Mac Pro
        Mac Pro 4-Core (Mid 2012)
        (June, 2012)
        Model ID: MacPro5,1
        3.2GHz
        Detailed specs
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        Mac Pro
        Mac Pro 12-Core (Mid 2010)
        (July, 2010)
        Model ID: MacPro5,1
        2.66GHz, 2.93GHz
        Detailed specs
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        Mac Pro
        Mac Pro 8-Core (Mid 2010)
        (July, 2010)
        Model ID: MacPro5,1
        2.4GHz
        Detailed specs
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        Mac Pro
        Mac Pro 6-Core (Mid 2010)
        (July, 2010)
        Model ID: MacPro5,1
        3.33GHz
        Detailed specs
        Install Videos
        Mac Pro
        Mac Pro 4-Core (Mid 2010)
        (July, 2010)
        Model ID: MacPro5,1
        2.8GHz, 3.2GHz
        Detailed specs
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        Mac Pro
        Mac Pro 8-Core (Early 2009)
        (March, 2009)
        Model ID: MacPro4,1
        2.26GHz, 2.66GHz, 2.93GHz
        Detailed specs
        Install Videos
        Mac Pro
        Mac Pro 4-Core (Early 2009)
        (March, 2009)
        Model ID: MacPro4,1
        2.66GHz, 2.93GHz, 3.33GHz
        Detailed specs
        Install Videos
        Mac Pro
        Mac Pro 8-Core (Early 2008)
        (January, 2008)
        Model ID: MacPro3,1
        2.8GHz, 3.0GHz, 3.2GHz
        Detailed specs
        Install Videos
        Mac Pro
        Mac Pro 4-Core (Early 2008)
        (January, 2008)
        Model ID: MacPro3,1
        2.8GHz
        Detailed specs
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        Mac Pro
        Mac Pro 8-core (Early 2007)
        (April, 2007)
        Model ID: MacPro2,1
        3.0GHz
        Detailed specs
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        Mac Pro
        Mac Pro 4-core (Mid 2006)
        (August, 2006)
        Model ID: MacPro1,1
        2.0GHz, 2.66GHz, 3.0GHz
        Detailed specs
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        PC Desktop
        PC
        PC running Windows, Linux or FreeBSD and available PCI-Express x4 lane or better slot
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        ATTO ExpressSAS R680 6Gb/s SAS/SATA RAID
        Host Adapter
        Mfr P/N: ESASR680000 OWC SKU: ATTESASR680000 PCI-Express x8 6Gb/s mini-SAS 2 Port RAID Controller Card for up to 8 drives. Supports RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, 6, 10, 40, 50, 60, JBOD, DVRAID. ATTO 3 Year Limited Warranty Ships: Sold Out
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