ATTO XCET-8100-TNE – 10Gb Ethernet to 12Gb SAS Intelligent Tape Bridge, Optical SFP+, Desktop Form Factor

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The ATTO XCET-8100-TNE extends and simplifies remote, shared Ethernet backup access to SAS tape drives, eliminating the need for complex Fibre Channel architecture. It’s ideal for scalable backup, active archiving and multisite business continuity.

High-efficiency architecture

• 2x 10GbE SFP+ optical, web & CLI management, up to 8 iSCSI host initiators simultaneously.
• x4 mini-SAS HD SFF-8644 (12Gb) for up to 4 SAS tapes/libraries, LTO 5/6/7/8/9 supported.
• Patented: SpeedWrite™ and SpeedRead™ to maximize LTO/IP tape performance.
• Minimal global latency, up to 2GB/s aggregate, low power (23W typical, 25W max).

Professional management & security

• ACL target visibility, CHAP authentication, extensive event logging & diagnostics.
• Integrated temperature monitoring, SNMP support, simple firmware updates and secure SSH/SFTP remote management.
• Native LTFS for Ultrium, broad leading ISV compatibility: enterprise backup, archive, HSM.
• Standard desktop format, 1U rackmount via ATTO FlexRack™, compact size, lightweight.

Compatibility & certifications

• OS-agnostic, works with any iSCSI initiator; no host operating system dependency.
• Certifications: EN62368/UL, CE, FCC, VCCI, RCM, RoHS3; 3-year commercial warranty.
• Operating 5–40°C, 10–90% humidity, storage –40–70°C. Supports 100% duty cycle <40°C, 200LFM airflow.

Recommended applications

• Enterprises, data centers, decentralized backup, remote LTO archiving, edge/cloud backup.
• Virtualization, business continuity, migration SAS to secure IP environments.

ATTO’s XCET-8100-TNE is the reference to integrate SAS/LTO tape into Ethernet-based architectures, optimizing cost, management, sustainability, and professional backup security.