LENOVO 81Y1652 – Brocade 2 port 10GbE Converged Network Adapter for for IBM BladeCenter

Detailed Description:

The LENOVO 81Y1652 is a Brocade-engineered Converged Network Adapter (CNA) tailor-made for the IBM BladeCenter ecosystem. This dual-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) adapter redefines network connectivity within blade environments, integrating seamlessly into existing IBM BladeCenter chassis without compromising space or power efficiency. By offering two high-speed 10GbE ports, this adapter provides the blade servers with the networking bandwidth necessary for coping with high traffic loads, making it perfectly suited for data center environments running demanding applications, storage, and virtual machines. The Brocade CNA leverages cutting-edge technology to support not only traditional Ethernet and IP traffic but also high-performance Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) and iSCSI protocols. This enables the convergence of LAN and SAN traffic on a single network fabric, simplifying the data center infrastructure while reducing overall costs related to cabling, switch ports, and power consumption. The adapter is designed for maximum performance, featuring offload engines that minimize CPU load for FCoE and iSCSI traffic, thereby enhancing the overall system efficiency and throughput. It supports a breadth of enterprise-level features such as VLAN tagging, link aggregation (LAG), and Quality of Service (QoS), ensuring a flexible, scalable, and secure network environment. The LENOVO 81Y1652 stands out for its compatibility with the IBM BladeCenter portfolio, empowering next-generation data centers with the ability to handle the increase in network traffic volumes while ensuring reliability and high performance. It underscores Lenovo’s commitment to innovation by offering an optimized solution for converged network environments, highlighting a significant step forward in the evolution of networking technology within blade server infrastructures.