The ThunderLink FC 3162 Thunderbolt 3 to 16 Gb/s Fiber Channel from ATTO Technology acts as an external Thunderbolt 3 to fiber channel adapter that helps in connecting Thunderbolt-enabled workbooks and mobile workstations to 16 Gb/s fiber channel networks and storage devices. With dual channel configurations, the 16 Gb/s fiber channel adapter is an ideal solution for failover and load balancing through the MultiPath Director. In addition, the adapter comes with ADS (Advanced Data Streaming) technology and the ATTO ConfigTool for customized performance settings.

2 x 40 Gb/s Thunderbolt 3 Ports    2 x 16 Gb/s Fiber Channel with Optics    Thunderbolt Certified for Windows & Mac    Advanced Data Streaming Technology    Real-Time Streaming of Full HD & 4K    Low Profile Form Factor    Kensington Security Slot    Locking Power Supply

Able to achieve maximum line rate of Thunderbolt 3

Two optical SFP+ LC modules included

Dual port 40 Gb/s Thunderbolt 3 with DisplayPort and device daisy-chain support

ADS (Advanced Data Streaming) technology

Auto negotiation to 16 Gb, 8 Gb, and 4 Gb devices

Supports Windows 7 and later and macOS Sierra and later

ATTO ConfigTool and a graphical user interface for customized performance settings

RoHS compliant

Kensington Security Slot for additional security

Includes locking power supply to fasten directly and securely with ATTO Thunderbolt adapters

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this compatible for HPE LTO-8 External Tape Drive?

A: Yes, the ATTO Technology ExpressSAS H1280GT Host Bus Adapter is compatible with SAS storage devices such as the Hewlett Packard Enterprises StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 External Tape Drive.

Q: 2. can usb-c be used?

A: No, these only work via a Thunderbolt 3 bus.

Q: 3. Is the OWC Thunderbolt 3 10 GB/s Ethermnet Adapter the same thing as the Sonnet Solo 10G Thunderbolt 3 Edition with different labeling?

A: Both manufactures make their own adapter to connect from a Thunderbolt 3 port, to a 10 Gigabit connection.

Q: 4. Is this adapter compatible with Is Is this adapter compatible with TB2 using apple TB3 to TB2 adapter?

A: You should be able to use this with a TB2 to TB3 adapter.

Q: 5. Does this adapter require extra drivers to be used with Linux?

A: It is possible considering all of the distributions available.

Q: 6. 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: 7. Whats the minimum Internet speeds required to edit off of a NAS are with these? For example do you have to have 10 GB of internt

A: The OWC Thunderbolt 3 10 Gb/s Ethernet Adapter BH #OWTB3ADP10GE is a Ethernet adapter for a computer. Internet speed is not part of the equation. You would need a router/switch and a NAS both capable of 10Gb speeds.

Q: 8. Does the ATTO Technology SH 3128-D00 support connection to two external mini-SAS devices at the same time?

A: It will support two SAS devices if you have two SAS devices connected and the Thunderbolt 3 connection going to the computer.

Q: 9. 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: 10. Can each thunderbolt port be connected to a different computer? So each computer gets one 25gbe port?

A: The ATTO Technology ThunderLink NS 3252 Thunderbolt 3 to 2-Port 25GbE (SFP28) Adapter (US Power Cord) supports 1 host computer connection, the other thunderbolt port would be for daisy chaining other thunderbolt accessories.