LENOVO 46C9280 – Emulex 10GbE VFA Advanced II for BladeCenter HS23

Detailed Description:

The LENOVO 46C9280 is an Emulex 10GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter (VFA) Advanced II specifically designed for the Lenovo BladeCenter HS23 series, offering a high-performance, flexible networking solution. It integrates seamlessly into the HS23 blade servers, providing two ports of 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. This adapter stands out for its ability to streamline network infrastructure by consolidating virtual and physical networking into a single solution, thereby reducing complexity and costs. The adapter supports Virtual Fabric, which allows for the division of each physical network port into four virtual ports, with each port capable of having its own bandwidth allocation. This feature is particularly beneficial in virtualized environments, where it enhances network performance, manageability, and efficiency. The Emulex VFA is an excellent choice for businesses looking to maximize their BladeCenter HS23’s networking capabilities, particularly in densely virtualized and cloud computing environments.