LENOVO 01CV770 – Emulex VFA5.2 ML2 2×10 GbE SFP+ Adapter and FCoE/iSCSI SW

Detailed Description:

The LENOVO 01CV770 Emulex VFA5.2 ML2 2×10 GbE SFP+ Adapter is a cutting-edge network interface card that offers dual-port 10 gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) connectivity, utilizing SFP+ transceivers. Designed for efficiency and high performance, this adapter addresses the demanding bandwidth requirements of modern data centers, supporting both Ethernet and Converged Enhanced Ethernet (CEE) standards. The inclusion of FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet) and iSCSI (Internet Small Computer System Interface) software indicates its ability to handle both storage and networking traffic over a single network infrastructure, optimizing data center consolidation efforts. This versatile adapter boasts a flexible Mezzanine LAN-on-Motherboard (ML2) form factor, making it an excellent fit for Lenovo ThinkSystem servers, and allows for seamless integration without compromising on available PCIe slots. The Emulex VFA5.2 adapter is equipped with state-of-the-art offload engines for FCoE and iSCSI, which reduce CPU utilization, enhancing server efficiency and performance. Its support for Virtual Fabric allows administrators to partition each 10GbE port into multiple virtual NICs, providing the flexibility to meet various network requirements and improve bandwidth management. With quality of service (QoS) capabilities, it ensures prioritization of traffic, guaranteeing the performance of critical applications. The adapter also supports Wake on LAN (WOL) and pre-boot execution environment (PXE), making it suitable for a wide range of remote management and deployment scenarios. The LENOVO 01CV770 represents a blend of high-speed connectivity, versatility, and reliability, making it an ideal choice for enterprises looking to bolster their network infrastructure for advanced virtualization, cloud computing, and storage solutions.