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Millennium PM3966F
Fiber Channel RAID Controller


Up to 160MB/s data transfer
64-bit, 66MHz PCI host interface
QED(R) RM7000 520 MIPS processor for extreme performance
Integrated hardware RAID 0, 1, 5, 0+1 and 0+5
Supports Microsoft(R) Cluster Server (MSCS)
Up to 256MB cache memory
Data protection via cache battery backup

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Features

  • Includes 64MB ECC cache, upgradable to 256MB
  • Fully I2O® Compliant
  • Controls Fiber Channel Devices with up to 100MB/s transfer rate per loop
  • Supports single-loop, dual-loop or switched fabric configurations
  • Controls up to 126 devices per private loop
  • Up to 30 meter (copper) or 10 kilometers (optical) Fiber Channel cable length
  • Integrated hardware RAID 0, 1, 5, 0+1 and 0+5
  • 4 DIMM sockets support up to 256MB of hardware cache (DPT ECC EDO or industry standard EDO SO-DIMMs)
  • SX4065F Expansion Module adds a second Fiber Channel port
  • PCI 2.2 compliant
  • QED RM7000 MIPS processor for ultra-low host CPU utilization
  • Dedicate Fiber Channel RISC processor for maximum Fiber Channel performance
  • Audible disk drive failure alarm
  • High Speed Serial Data Connector (HSSDC)
  • Flash-upgradable firmware and BIOS
  • Supports SES for storage cabinet status monitoring
  • Supports Microsoft Cluster Server (MSCS)
  • Dynamic Array Expansion permits drives to be added on-the-fly to existing arrays
  • Easy-to-use GUI Storage Management Software
  • BIOS-based device setup and RAID configuration utility
  • Command Line Interface (CLI) utility for device status and configuration

Fiber Channel Features
Maximum Fiber Channel Transfer Rate
1.062 Gb/s (100MB/s)
Number of Fiber Channel Loops
1 or 2
Maximum Number Devices
126
Interface
Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL)X3.272:196)
External Cable Length
Copper up to 30 meters Fiber Optic up to 10 kilometers (available via MIA)
Class of Service
3
Fiber Channel Protocol
ANSI Standard (X3.269:1996)
Topology
Copper, Fiber Optic with Media Interface Adapter
External Fiber Channel Connector
High Speed Serial Data Connector (HSSDC) Fiber Channel Private Loop Direct Attach (FC-PLDA) compliant
Host Interface
64-bit PCI 2.2 (compatible with 32-bit PCI and PC systems)
Maximum PCI Transfer Rate
528 MB/s
Battery Protection Period
72 hours with 16MB of cache
Battery Type
NiMH battery pack
Operating Environment
Microsoft® Windows® NT® 4.0, Windows2000, Win 95/98, SCO® 3.2.4.2, SCO OpenServer 5, NetWare® 4.11, NetWare 5, UnixWare® 2.1.4.2, SCO UnixWare 7, Linux* (2.0x and 2.2x kernels), FreeBSD, BSDi 4.1
I2 Compliant
Compatible with I2O block storage or SCSI OSMs provided with Windows NT, SCO, NetWare
Voltage
5V +/- 5%
Ripple and Noise
50mV peak-to-peak max
Current
2.5A Typical (single channel)
MTBF
> 350,000 Hours
Agency Certifications
FCC, CE, UL, CSA, AUSTEL, SMA, VCCI
Complete Kit Content
PM3996F Fiber Channel RAID Controller
Storage Management Software
Device drivers
User's Manual and Quick Install Guide



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