The Abaco Systems / SBS FC22A-PMC-FF is a Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter in PCI Mezzanine Card form factor, delivering dual-port fiber connectivity for multi-node environments. Operating at 1 Gb/s, this adapter achieves 102.7 MB/s half-duplex and 200 MB/s full-duplex throughput over a 64-bit / 66 MHz PCI bus architecture.
Technical Specifications
• Form Factor: Single-width PCI Mezzanine Card (PMC)
• PCI Bus: 64-bit / 66 MHz
• Fibre Channel Bit Rate: 1 Gb/s
• Half-Duplex Rate: 102.7 MB/s
• Full-Duplex Rate: 200 MB/s
• Ports: 2 fiber ports with integrated 3-port hub
• Media: Fiber
– Key Features
• Dual fiber ports enable direct multi-node Fibre Channel connectivity without external switching infrastructure
• Integrated 3-port hub extends network flexibility
• Conduction cooling support via PMC carrier boards simplifies thermal management in compact systems
• Single-width form factor minimizes enclosure footprint
– Typical Applications
• Storage area network (SAN) host connectivity in embedded and military-grade systems
• Real-time data acquisition systems requiring low-latency fiber links
• Multi-node cluster communications in aerospace and defense platforms
• Industrial control systems with extended temperature requirements
– Compatibility & Integration
Compliant with IEEE P1386.1 PMC and PCI 2.2 / PCI-X 1.0 standards. Integrates with PMC carrier boards such as the CPMC1, which supports conduction cooling and operates across -40°C to +85°C. Carrier board thermal and environmental specifications determine overall system performance envelope.
