ATTO Technology, Inc. has introduced a new addition to its FastFrame series: the FastFrame N424 Quad Port 25GbE Network Interface Card (NIC), featuring advanced 4th-Gen silicon technology. This remarkable NIC is engineered to excel in performance and efficiency, catering to demanding workflows in sectors such as Media & Entertainment (M&E), artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance computing (HPC), and data center operations.
FastFrame N424 Quad Port 25GbE NIC
The FastFrame N424 offers quad-port 25GbE connectivity, making it an ideal solution for IT and data center environments that require scalable and low-latency capabilities for high-bandwidth applications. The notable advantages include:
- AI and HPC: Each port provides 25Gb/s with 1µs latency through RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE) on x16 PCIe 4.0, significantly lowering CPU usage during AI training and HPC simulations.
- Data Centers: Features such as SR-IOV and other advanced offloads (including LRO, LSO, TSO, and RSS) on x16 PCIe 4.0 ensure uninterrupted, high-throughput performance for virtualized workloads.
- M&E Compatibility: The N424 is uniquely compatible with macOS, enhancing creative workflows in video editing and production with its high-speed capacity.
The NIC is backed by ATTO 360 Networking software, enabling easy configuration with pre-set profiles and real-time diagnostics via ATTOview. Additionally, the ATTO Ethernet Suite for Windows and Linux simplifies installation, ensuring quick deployment while managing RDMA dependencies. The comprehensive driver support across Windows, Linux, and macOS enhances the NIC’s versatility and performance.
Timothy J. Klein, president and CEO of ATTO Technology, emphasized the importance of connectivity in keeping pace with escalating data demands: “The new FastFrame N424 delivers the speed, efficiency, and intelligence needed to maintain leadership in media production, AI innovation, and data center management.” He reiterated the NIC’s capability to tackle the most challenging tasks, stating, “It’s not just fast – it’s smart, efficient, and ready to power the future.”