HPFC-5100C

• Second Generation Controller IC, Based on TACHYON Family Architecture
• Supports All Fibre Channel Topologies; Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL) and N_Port Fabric Attachment
• Supports Both Class 3 and Class 2 (via Software)
• 33 MHz, 32/64-Bit PCI Interface
• 1 Gigabit/Second Fibre Channel Rate
• Full Duplex Support with Parallel Inbound and Outbound Processing
• 32/64-Bit PCI Interface, Compliant to PCI v2.1
• Complete Hardware Handling of Entire SCSI I/O via FCP On-Chip Assists
• Full Initiator and Target Mode Functionality

The HPFC-5100C, Tachyon TL, is a second-generation controller that leverages extensive experience in Fibre Channel, established with the original TACHYON controller. Tachyon TL carries forward it Tachyon TL  33 MHz PCI to Fibre Channel Controller assurance of interoperability and true Fibre Channel performance.

HPFC-5100C Tachyon TL focuses on mass storage applications for any topology that require Class 3 and 2 (via software) and SCSI upper layer protocol handling. Coupled with a high performance 33 MHz, 32/64-bit PCI bus interface, Tachyon TL provides a costeffective, high-performance mass storage solution.