LENOVO 39Y6146 – Qlogic(R) iSCSI Single Port PCIe HBA for System x

Detailed Description:

The LENOVO 39Y6146 is a QLogic iSCSI Single Port PCIe Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed specifically for the Lenovo System x servers. This adapter utilizes the iSCSI protocol to facilitate data transfer over intranets and to manage storage over long distances. The HBA employs a PCIe interface, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of System x servers and providing a high-speed connection to the network. The single port design focuses on delivering reliable and dedicated bandwidth for storage networks. This HBA is tailored for environments where high performance, flexibility, and lower costs for storage connectivity are priorities. It supports the TCP/IP Offload Engine (TOE) to offload the processing of the TCP/IP stack onto the adapter hardware, significantly freeing up CPU resources for other tasks. In addition, the LENOVO 39Y6146 is capable of booting from remote iSCSI storage networks. This functionality is particularly beneficial for simplifying server deployments and for disaster recovery scenarios. The adapter’s integration with commonly used iSCSI boot firmware makes it an invaluable tool for IT administrators looking to streamline their network storage solutions.