Name: 00YK369 Lenovo 2-Port 25GbE SFP28 PCIe 3.0 x8 ConnectX-4 Lx Network Adapter
Brand: Lenovo
SKU: 00YK369
Price: 168.75 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Lenovo Mellanox ConnectX-4 Lx 2-Ports 25GbE network adapter card provides high-speed, low-latency Ethernet connectivity primarily used in servers and data centers. It fits well in setups requiring fast data exchange and supports modern network protocols to enhance performance in virtualized and storage environments.

General Information
Brand	Lenovo
Part Number	00YK369
Alternate Part Number	00YK369-12-HU

Technical Information
Chipset/Controller	Mellanox ConnectX-4 Lx
Virtualization Support	SR-IOV, VMDq, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve, NetQueue, vNIC
Data Rate (Speed)	25GbE
Data Center Bridging	Yes
Storage Over Ethernet	iSCSI, SMB Direct
Number of Ports	2-Port (Dual)
OS Compatibility	Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 8.0, RHEL
Network Management	SNMP, RMON, NC-SI, IPMI
Offload Support	RDMA, RoCE v2, iSCSI, FCoE, PXE Boot, Wake-on-LAN (WoL), RoCE v1, iWARP, TCP Stateless Offload, Jumbo Frames

Connectivity & Physical
Form Factor	Mezzanine (ML2)
Port Type	SFP28
Cabling Type	AOC
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	Yes
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA

Product Description
This Lenovo Mellanox ConnectX-4 Lx network adapter is built for environments that demand reliable, high-speed Ethernet connections. It typically fits into servers and data centers where fast and efficient data exchange is critical. Often found in virtualized setups and storage systems, it benefits IT professionals and system administrators who need to maintain smooth network performance under heavy loads. Key Features Offers dual 25GbE ports to handle bandwidth-intensive applications with ease Supports PCI Express 3.0 x8 to maximize throughput to the host system Enables RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE) for low-latency communication Compatible with a broad range of operating systems and virtualization platforms Energy-efficient design helps reduce power consumption in large deployments This adapter is commonly deployed in data centers, cloud infrastructures, and high-performance computing setups. It plays a key role in improving data transfer rates and reducing network bottlenecks, making it a solid choice for demanding workloads.

Use Cases
The 00YK369 Lenovo 2-Port 25GbE SFP28 PCIe network adapter is engineered for high-performance server environments, particularly those demanding robust data throughput and low latency. It is ideal for IT professionals managing virtualized data centers, high-speed storage networks, and compute clusters where efficient data handling is critical. How It's Used: Enhancing network throughput in enterprise data centers running virtualized workloads and cloud infrastructure. Connecting high-speed storage clusters in large-scale server farms requiring low-latency data access. Supporting edge computing nodes with demanding real-time data processing needs in industrial or telecom environments. Facilitating high-bandwidth interconnects in HPC (High-Performance Computing) clusters for scientific simulations and analytics. Optimizing network performance in SMBs deploying storage area networks (SAN) or software-defined networking solutions. By integrating advanced RDMA and RoCE protocols over a PCIe 3.0 x8 interface, this adapter sustains scalable network performance while minimizing CPU overhead. It effectively supports growing data center demands for bandwidth and responsiveness, enabling smoother operational workflows across diverse IT infrastructures.

00YK369 Lenovo 2-Port 25GbE SFP28 PCIe 3.0 x8 ConnectX-4 Lx Network Adapter

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General Information

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