ATTO ExpressNVM 8-poorts x16 PCIe 4.0 smart NVMe switch adapter, low profile

The ATTO ExpressNVM ENVM-S48F-000 is a high-performance NVMe switch adapter designed for demanding enterprise and data center environments. Leveraging PCIe 4.0 technology, this low-profile, half-length card provides eight NVMe ports via two SFF-8654 SlimSAS connectors, each supporting PCIe 4.0 x4 lanes. The integrated Smart NVMe Switch enables advanced features such as NVMe-oF readiness, SR-IOV, hot-plug support, and comprehensive power management, making it ideal for HPC, AI/ML, data analytics, and cloud infrastructure.

Advantages

Unlock the full potential of NVMe storage with the ATTO ExpressNVM adapter. Its PCIe 4.0 x16 host interface delivers up to 128 GB/s bidirectional bandwidth, eliminating bottlenecks for data-intensive applications. The low-profile form factor ensures compatibility with a wide range of servers, while passive cooling maintains silent operation. In-band (NVMe-MI) and out-of-band (SMBus/I2C) management provide flexible monitoring and control. Field-upgradable firmware and UEFI boot support simplify deployment and maintenance.

Suitable for

• High-performance computing (HPC) clusters
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning workloads
• Real-time data analytics and big data processing
• Cloud and virtualized storage infrastructures
• NVMe over Fabrics (NVMe-oF) target systems

Key specifications

• Host Interface: PCIe 4.0 x16
• NVMe Ports: 8 (via 2x SFF-8654 SlimSAS 4i)
• NVMe Interface: PCIe 4.0 x4 per device
• Form Factor: Low Profile, Half-Length PCIe Card
• NVMe Specification: NVMe 1.4
• Data Transfer Rate: Up to 128 GB/s (bidirectional)
• Management: In-band (NVMe-MI) and Out-of-band (SMBus/I2C)
• OS Support: Windows Server, Linux, VMware ESXi
• Cooling: Passive Heatsink
• LED Indicators: Link/Activity LEDs
• Compliance: RoHS, CE, FCC
• Boot Support: UEFI

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair the ATTO ExpressNVM adapter with enterprise-grade NVMe SSDs and ensure your server has a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot. The adapter is fully compatible with ATTO's management software for advanced configuration and monitoring.