LENOVO 00Y5621 – QLogic 10Gb Virtual Fabric Advanced CNA for IBM Bl

Detailed Description:

Identical in functionality and purpose to the LENOVO 00Y5618, the LENOVO 00Y5621 also features the QLogic 10Gb Virtual Fabric Advanced Converged Network Adapter (CNA) targeting IBM BladeCenter systems. This adapter is engineered to deliver top-tier, 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity along with Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) capabilities, on par with its counterpart. It caters to data centers aiming for a unified and efficient networking and storage architecture by enabling the consolidation of data and storage networking. Supporting leading virtualization technologies, it ensures optimized network resource utilization and management simplicity. The high throughput and minimal latency characteristics make it suitable for heavy-duty workloads, including but not limited to high-performance computing, intensive database activities, and virtualized environments. Compatibility with IBM BladeCenter systems is meticulously maintained, affirming its role as a crucial component in elevating network throughput and versatility in corporate data center settings.