The Single Channel 16 Gb/s Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter from Sonnet provides PCIe 3.0 x8 host connection with maximum transfer rate of 3200 MB/s in full duplex mode. With support for initiator and target mode, this adapter is compatible with 16 Gb/s Fibre channel and backwards compatible with 8 Gb/s and 4 Gb/s Fibre channel products. It is equipped with advanced data streaming technology that manages latency by providing controlled acceleration for smooth data streaming to maintain consistent performance. The adapter supports NPIV and Virtual Fabric.

PCIe 3.0 x8 Bus Interface    3200 MB/s Full Duplex Transfer Rate    Supports Initiator and Target Mode    Advanced Data Streaming Technology    Supports NPIV and Virtual Fabric    SNIA HBA API Support

3200 MB/s throughput per channel in full duplex mode

Supports initiator and target mode

Advanced Data Streaming (ADS) Technology

Backwards compatible with 8 Gb/s and 4 Gb/s Fibre channel products

Supports NPIV and Virtual Fabric

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. how do i control my stage monitor sound?

A: You use the Aux sends to feed all your cue mixes from the desk. This desk has 4 Aux sends which should be fine if you are doing monitor mixes from stage left or right. Then whoever is doing FOH will have their hands full with another desk.

Q: 2. when using the thumb drive for recording or playback of multi-tracks...how do you access a play / record or fast forward search of a track...as in a standard recorder with buttons for play, record etc...?

A: Instructions for these operations can be found on page 97 of the Allen & Heath SQ-5 manual located here: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/773695.pdf

Q: 3. Does this board come with the Dante card installed?

A: The Allen & Heath SQ-5 does not come with a Dante card installed.

Q: 4. I have one ESXi 5.5 Server installed with SuperMicro X9DRD-iF server-board. So I'd like to know whether it is compatible with ESXi 5.5 and with SuperMicro X9DRD-iF server-board??

A: Yes, that HBA will work fine on this MoBo. We use x8 and x9s with the Celerity 8Gb HBAs all the time with no issues. It willactually work at full speed in any slot, as all the x8 slots are full x8 (not x4 in x8, for example).

Q: 5. Is there a light per input to show an input is muted?

A: Each Mute LED light will glow when engaged.

Q: 6. Does this transceiver work with the ATTO Fastframe NS11?? Why this and not the one that costs 423$ or the one that costs 297$? (there are three trnasceivers from ATTO in B&H pages. Is ther any difference for us planning to buy and use a FFNS11?? many thx, Jesus Haro

A: This is compatible with a FastFrame NS11 LC adapter using a LC to LC cable. The two receivers that we offer on our site are different speeds. 8Gb/s vs 16Gb/s.

Q: 7. does the mackie 3204-VLZ4 have an USB audio interface?

A: The Mackie 3204VLZ4 32-Channel 4-Bus FX Mixer with USB features a USB port in the back panel.

Q: 8. Does this come with the optical connector, or do I need to purchase a module separately?

A: This model does not come with any wires, only mounting brackets.

Q: 9. Will this board interface with a Behringer S16 digital snake?

A: The Allen & Heath SQ-5 is not designed to interface digitally with Behringer products. Compatibility is not guaranteed and results may vary.

Q: 10. 110 Volt and 220 Volt?

A: Yes. The Warm Audio BUS-COMP 2-Channel VCA Bus Compressor does have switchable voltage settings. There is a voltage switch on the back that allows you to select either 115 or 230V.