MCX4421A-ACQN is suitable for applications requiring high bandwidth, low latency and high message rates. In the evolving digital era, there is an increasing demand for high-speed, reliable network connections. As a leading manufacturer in network technology, we are proud to introduce the MCX4421A-ACQN high-performance network adapter, providing superior connectivity and performance for modern data centers and enterprise networks.

 

MCX4421A-ACQN network card is a 10 Gigabit Ethernet network card. How to download and install the driver:

1. First download the MCP1600-E003E26 network card driver, and then click to open it.

2. After opening, read all the additional programs, click Confirm, and then select Next to install.

3. Wait for the installation to be completed before you can use it.

 

The adapter uses the latest network chip technology, combined with advanced protocol processing and traffic management functions, to provide excellent data transmission capabilities and low latency. Whether in large-scale virtualization environments or in demanding cloud computing applications, MCX4421A-ACQN can maintain stable performance and effectively reduce the complexity of network transmission.

 

The MCX4421A-ACQN （Passive Copper cable, ETH, up to 25Gb/s, SFP28, 0.5m）not only excels in performance, it also provides advanced cybersecurity features to protect the integrity and confidentiality of user data. The equipped hardware acceleration engine can process advanced encryption algorithms to ensure the security of sensitive data during transmission. In addition, the adapter also supports advanced virtualization technology, which can provide good network isolation and resource allocation, improving performance and management efficiency in multi-tenant environments.

 

In short, whether you are an enterprise user or a data center administrator, MCX4421A-ACQN will bring you an excellent network experience and unlimited possibilities.

 

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The storage system has two parts: data storage and data management. The data storage part includes: storage controller hardware, disks, adapters, network transmission channels, RAID management, LUN management, etc. The main function of this part is to provide basic raw data storage services, such as storing data in the corresponding LUN or Read from it. The data management part includes: Tier, Snapshot, Clone and other data processing functional modules.

The data management part is mainly responsible for some high-level data processing, just like the social needs hierarchy pyramid. The lowest needs are survival, food and clothing, and clothing. This layer corresponds to the basic storage function of the storage system for data, such as to a piece of data. Data is stored in the disk; further up are higher-level needs, such as not only food and clothing, but also good food, sufficient taste, and rich material, so that you have everything you want. This corresponds to the evolution of storage systems for data storage, such as making multiple hard disks into RAID to improve performance, and dividing LUNs to make space allocation more flexible, and hardware configurations are becoming more and more powerful; however, people's needs are always getting more and more demanding. Crazy and boring, not satisfied, but also pursuing spiritual enjoyment. For example, if you have too much money, go to the streets to spread it, or pretend to be a beggar. This corresponds to more advanced processing of data in the storage system, such as Mirro, Snapshot, etc., and even some flashy functions.

 

The data management part can be divided into two categories: pre-processing and post-processing of data. Pre-processing refers to the initial processing of the data before it is written to the disk, or the storage space of the data is prepared in advance before being written to the disk for storage. Examples of pre-processing are: Post Deduplication, Thin Provision etc. Post-processing means that after the data is written to the disk, the functional module reads the data for processing, and then writes it back to the disk. Typical examples of post-processing include: BackGround Deduplication, Data Migrating, etc. Some functional modules include both pre-processing and post-processing, such as Snapshot. The generation of Snapshor is a post-processing process, but once the Snapshot is generated, each affected IO will also go through an additional pre-processing process, such as the CoW process, before being written to the hard disk; another example is that MinroMiror can be executed synchronously. It can also be executed asynchronously in the background. The former is pre-processing, while the latter is post-processing.

 

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The main difference between MCX631102AS-ADAT and MCX631102AN-ADAT is the package type and the operating temperature range.

 

1. Package type: MCX631102AS-ADAT and MCX631102AN-ADAT have different package types. Among them, "AS" and "AN" represent different package types. "AS" has one more function - support for Secure Boot.

 

2. Operating temperature range: The operating temperature range of MCX631102AS-ADAT and MCX631102AN-ADAT is also different. The operating temperature range refers to the temperature range in which the module can operate normally. The specific operating temperature range may vary depending on the requirements and specifications of the device.

 

MCX631102AS-ADAT ConnectX-6 Lx EN Adapter Card 25GbE Dual-Port SFP28 PCIe 4.0 x8 Secure Boot No Encryption High Bracket NVIDIA ConnectX-6 Lx Ethernet SmartNIC Providing up to two ports of 25GbE connectivity and PCIe Gen 3.0/4.0 x8 host connectivity, the ConnectX-6 Lx ADAT is part of NVIDIA's world-class, award-winning ConnectX family of network adapters. Continuing NVIDIA's continued innovation in networking, ConnectX-6 Lx provides agility and efficiency at any scale. ConnectX-6 Lx delivers cutting-edge 25GbE performance and security for the no-compromise data center.

 

Providing up to two ports of 25GbE connectivity and PCIe Gen 3.0/4.0 x8 host connectivity, the ConnectX-6 Lx MCX631102AS-ADAT is part of NVIDIA's world-class, award-winning ConnectX family of network adapters. Continuing NVIDIA’s continued innovation in networking, ConnectX-6 Lx delivers agility and efficiency at any scale. ConnectX-6 Lx delivers cutting-edge 25GbE performance and security for the no-compromise data center.

 

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RAID, which stands for Redundant Array of Independent Disks, is also known as “disk array”. It is essentially a system that forms a large disk by combining multiple independent disks together, thereby achieving better storage performance and higher reliability than a single disk. Here are some common types of RAID:

 

RAID 0: Combines multiple disks to form a large storage capacity. When we need to write data, the data is divided into N parts, and N disks are read and written in an independent manner. These N parts of data are written to the disk concurrently, so the execution performance is very high.

 

RAID 1: When writing data to the disk, the same data is written to two disks without distinction, which are written to the working disk and the mirror disk respectively. Therefore, its actual space usage rate is only 50%, and two disks are used as one, which is a relatively expensive solution.

 

RAID 5: This is currently the most used method. Because RAID 5 is a solution that takes into account storage performance, data security, and storage cost.

 

RAID 6: In order to further improve the high availability of storage, people have proposed the RAID 6 scheme, which can also guarantee data recovery when two disks are damaged at the same time.

 

RAID 10: RAID 10 is a combination of RAID 1 and RAID 0.

 

Each type of RAID has its specific application scenarios. Which type to choose depends on your specific needs, such as data security, read and write speed, storage space, etc.

 

Among them, megaraid 9560 8i and megaraid 9560 16i are highly used RAID adapter. It is based on SAS3908 high-port-count PCIe 4.0 x8 RAID-on-Chip (RoC), and its performance is twice that of previous generations of products. 9560-8i has Tri-Mode SerDes technology, which allows NVMe, SAS, or SATA devices to run in a single drive bay, thereby achieving endless design flexibility.

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Current magnetic disks can be divided into single-disc disks and multi-disc disks. The former has only one disk in the disk body, while the latter has multiple disks. As mentioned before, data can be stored on both sides of each disk, so each disk needs two heads, each reading and writing on one side. However, one thing must be clarified: the disk only allows one head to read and write data at a time. In other words, no matter how many platters and heads there are in the disk, it is impossible to improve the throughput and IO performance of the hard disk, but can only increase the capacity. However, many people are already committed to changing this status quo, hoping to enable the magnetic heads to read and write concurrently within the disk, which is equivalent to forming a RAID between the disks and the disks to improve performance. However, this project has not yet been able to Application products.

 

Factors that affect hard drive performance include the following:

(1) Rotation speed: Rotation speed is the primary factor affecting the throughput performance of the hard disk during continuous IO. When reading and writing data, the magnetic head does not move. It depends entirely on the rotation of the disk to sense the data in the corresponding sector to the magnetic head. Therefore, the faster the disk rotates, the shorter the data transmission time.

 

In the case of continuous IO, the number of head arm seeks is very small, so to improve the throughput or IOPS value, the rotation speed is the primary influencing factor. At present, mid-to-high-end hard drives generally run at 10,000 rpm or 15,000 rpm. Recently, some manufacturers are trying to achieve 20,000 rpm hard drives, and they already have finished products, but it remains to be seen whether they will be widely used in the end.

 

(2) Seek speed: Seek speed is the primary factor affecting disk random IO performance. In the case of random IO, the head arm needs to change tracks frequently, and the time spent on data transmission is very small compared to the time consumed by track changing, not at all in the same order of magnitude. So if the head arm can change tracks at a very high speed, it will increase the random IOPS value. The current average seek speed of high-end disks is below 10ms.

 

(3) Single disk capacity: Single disk capacity is also an indirect factor affecting disk performance. The higher the capacity of a single disk, the greater the amount of data in the same space, that is, the greater the data density. Under the same rotation speed and seek speed conditions, hard drives with high data density will show higher performance. Because under the same overhead, a hard drive with a high single-disk capacity will read more data. At present, manufacturers have developed hard drives with a single-disc capacity of more than 300GB, but they have not been put into use yet.

 

(4) Interface speed: Interface speed is the least important factor affecting hard disk performance. The current interface speed theoretically meets the highest external transmission bandwidth that the disk can achieve. In a random IO environment, interface speed is even less important, because the bottleneck is almost entirely seek speed. However, high-end hard drives use high-speed interfaces, which is a common practice.

 

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In the vast realm of networking technology, understanding network card models can be a daunting task.

 

1、The model number contains "T": the interface type is Ethernet interface. For example: I350-T2, X540-T2, X710-T4

 

2. The model includes "F" and "D": optical fiber interface, used to connect to optical fiber networks, with the characteristics of high-speed transmission and stability. Common abbreviations for optical interfaces: SFP+, SFP28, QSFP, etc. For example: I350-F2, X520-DA2, E810-CQDA2

 

3. The model number contains "SR": the network card comes with its own module, and the modules are usually divided into single-mode and multi-mode. Single-mode is often used for long-distance transmission, and the wavelengths are: 1310, 1550, and 1490. No light can be seen when the power is on. Multi-mode is often used for short-distance transmission. The wavelength is 850nm. Red light can be seen when the power is on.

 

4. Finally, the numerical digit at the end of the model holds the key to understanding the quantity of external interface connections. The last number 1 or 2 or 4: the number of external interface connections. For example: X520-DA1, I210-T1, I350-T4, X710-DA4, X520-DA2.

 

The above information only applies to IN network cards. If you want to know the names of other network cards, please tell me and I will continue to update this series of blogs.

 

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RAID is a commonly used technology when it comes to data storage and processing. By connecting RAID cards in series, you can increase storage capacity, data redundancy and performance. This article will explain how to properly connect RAID cards in series to achieve the best results.

 

Step 1: Understand the different types of RAID levels

Before you start chaining RAID cards, you need to understand the different RAID levels and the features and benefits they offer. Common RAID levels include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, etc. You can choose the appropriate RAID level to meet your storage and performance needs.

 

Step 2: Choose the right RAID card

Make sure to choose a RAID card that is compatible with your system and choose the appropriate RAID level and features based on your needs. You can increase storage capacity and performance by plugging in multiple hard drives.

 

Step 3: Install the RAID card

First, make sure your computer is turned off and unplugged from the power source. Then install it into the appropriate slot on your computer according to the guidelines provided by the RAID card manufacturer.

 

Step 4: Connect the hard drive

After installing the RAID card, you need to connect the hard drive. Depending on the specifications of the RAID card, it may provide multiple internal or external interfaces that you can use to connect the hard drives.

 

Step 5: Configure RAID Level

Once the hard drive is connected, you can press the designated key when the computer is turned on to enter the RAID card setup interface. Depending on the RAID level you choose, you can set how the drives are organized into an array, configure redundancy and performance options, and more. Please follow the guidelines provided by the RAID card manufacturer for proper configuration.

 

Step 6: Initialize and format the array

After completing the configuration of the RAID card, you need to initialize and format the RAID array to prepare it for use. This process may be completed in the setting interface of the RAID card, or it may need to be executed in the operating system. Please be sure to follow the RAID card manufacturer's guidelines for proper initialization and formatting.

 

Step 7: Test and Monitor the RAID Array

Finally, before using a RAID array, it is recommended that you test and monitor to make sure everything is working properly. You can use the tools provided with the RAID card to perform integrity checks and performance testing of the array.

 

By properly cascading RAID cards, you can achieve greater storage capacity, higher data redundancy, and better performance. But remember, before making any changes, make sure to back up important data and carefully read the RAID card manufacturer's documentation and guidelines before starting.

 

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Ideal for applications requiring external storage connectivity, the 9300-8e HBA enables servers of any size to connect more than 1,000 SAS or SATA end devices in an external enclosure. It also has expanded storage to support performance and capacity-intensive applications that use 12Gb/s SAS, but can also support 6Gb/s SATA drives.

 

The LSI SAS 9300-8e is a very good performer; it excels in almost every test. This model supports 8 lanes (PCIe 3.0) and includes SAS 3.0 compliant mini-SAS HD connectors, allowing any size server to connect 1024 SAS or SATA end devices in external/internal cabinets. Additionally, when connected to the right SSD, this HBA essentially eliminates the bottleneck of 6Gb/s SAS, allowing even the most resource-demanding enterprises to achieve their performance goals. This is very evident in the drive tested above, as it allows the SSD to realize its 12Gb/s potential, reaching higher performance levels compared to SAS2, including very low latency and very high throughput.

1. Powerful performance: Using PCIe Gen3 interface and high-speed SAS connection, 9300-8e provides excellent data transmission speed and low latency, able to meet the needs of large-scale data storage and processing.

 

2. Scalability: The 8 external SAS ports of 9300-8e support a variety of disk array topology configurations. Users can easily expand or reconstruct the storage environment according to needs.

 

3. Data protection and reliability: Supports multiple RAID levels and data protection functions, including disk redundancy, data migration and disk health monitoring. These capabilities improve data reliability and recoverability, reducing the risk of data loss and business interruption.

 

4. Simple and easy to use: 9300-8e is equipped with user-friendly management software and interface, making configuring, monitoring and maintaining the storage environment simple and efficient.

 

High availability is an important feature of the 9300-8e. It uses advanced availability technologies, such as redundant controllers and hot-swappable components, to ensure that the storage system can still provide continuous data access in the event of a failure. This is very important for enterprises because data reliability and high availability are key to business operations.

 

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The 9440-8i is an advanced RAID card designed for data center and enterprise applications. It provides excellent storage performance and reliability, providing strong support for users' storage solutions.

 

This RAID card uses advanced technology, including SAS 12Gb/s interface and PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface, to provide excellent transfer speed and responsiveness. It supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10 and 50, allowing for flexible storage configuration according to user needs. Whether it is high-performance data transmission or data redundancy protection, 9440-8i can meet the needs of various application scenarios.

 

How to install megaraid 9440-8i raid card correctly?

1. Open the package and carefully check whether the device is damaged.

2. Prepare the computer and shut down the computer.

3. Remove the cover from the chassis.

4. Check the bracket for installing the equipment.

5. Insert the adapter into an available PCIe slot.

6. Connect the cables between the controller and the backplane or storage device.

7. Make sure the system provides the required airflow to the controller.

8. Replace the housing and reconnect any wires and cables.

9. Select the correct storage interface configuration file.

 

The best choice to improve storage performance! In stock, the original megaraid sas 9440-8i RAID card helps you create an efficient storage environment and have a worry-free storage experience at your fingertips! 

 

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1、OCP stands for Open Compute Project, a non-profit organization initiated and founded by companies such as Facebook in 2011. Its aim is to reconstruct current data center hardware in an open-source and open manner, developing innovative hardware for next-generation data centers, including servers, storage, networking, infrastructure, and more. Its members include major scale internet enterprises like Google, Microsoft, Baidu, Tencent, Alibaba, as well as solution providers. Along with ODCC and OPEN19, it is recognized as one of the world's three major open compute organizations.

 

2、What is an OCP NIC?

The OCP NIC is one of the most successful components within the OCP project, and currently, the OCP 3.0 has become a mainstream component for server vendors. Why are people willing to use OCP NICs? The reasons are summarized below:

• Standardization: It solves the compatibility issues caused by the varying forms of LOM cards from different manufacturers.
• Ease of use: It replaces traditional LOM NICs in terms of design, resulting in lower maintenance costs.
• Greater openness: It features fast technology updates, leading designs, and meets the requirements of data center applications.

OCP NICs not only offer ease of maintenance but also provide a broader range of interface speeds.

 

3、Development history of OCP NICs

The OCP NIC 3.0 can come in three different heights. The currently used 15.1mm height card is referred to as SFF (Small Form Factor), while the 17.8mm height card is known as TSFF (Tall Small Form Factor), and the even higher 20.1mm card is called ETSFF (Extra Tall Small Form Factor).

 

4、With the widespread use of PCIe Gen5 rates on the next-generation server CPUs starting from 2022, the x16 card interface will have no problem supporting 400G network bandwidth. To meet the future demand for 400G NICs, the OCP NIC group, following the principle of specification first, has started considering the feasibility of existing 15.1mm height NIC 3.0 cards for supporting 400G optical modules.

Technologies continue to advance, leading to a more range of OCP NIC types.

 

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