Name: 00YK563 Lenovo 16Gb 2 Port Fibre Channel Adapter Mezz for ThinkSystem
Brand: Lenovo
SKU: 00YK563
Price: 159.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The 00YK563 Lenovo Emulex LPM16002B-L Mezz 16Gb 2 Port Fibre Channel Adapter is designed to offer reliable high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity within Lenovo ThinkSystem servers. It fits in the mezzanine slot to provide dual 16Gb ports, enabling fast and efficient data transfer between servers and storage networks, making it a practical choice for storage-focused enterprise environments.

General Information
Brand	Lenovo
Part Number	00YK563
Alternate Part Number	00YK563-13-CT

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	16Gbps
Port Count	2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface	Mezzanine (LOM)
Generation	Gen 6
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Chipset / Controller	Emulex LPe16002 (Broadcom/Emulex)
Network Topology	Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port), Arbitrated Loop

Advanced Features & Compatibility
Management Features	NPIV Support, Boot from SAN, Selective LUN Masking, Full Fabric Support, Diagnostics (D_Port), VMID Support
OS Compatibility	Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 7.x, VMware ESXi 8.x, RHEL 8, RHEL 9, SLES 15

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	Mezzanine
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus

Product Description
This Lenovo Emulex LPM16002B-L Mezz 16Gb 2 Port Fibre Channel Adapter provides robust and high-speed storage connectivity for Lenovo ThinkSystem servers. Built for environments that need reliable and fast access to SAN storage, it helps facilitate smooth data flow between the server and storage arrays. Often found in data centers and enterprise server setups, this adapter is commonly used to enhance storage performance and scalability. IT professionals managing Lenovo server infrastructures find this card essential for supporting demanding applications requiring quick access to large data volumes. Key Features Dual 16Gb Fibre Channel ports supporting high throughput and low latency Mezzanine design allows compact and direct integration within ThinkSystem servers Compatible with various storage area networks to improve data access speed Supports advanced offloading features to reduce server CPU load Reliability suited for continuous enterprise workloads This adapter typically appears in enterprise storage environments where Lenovo ThinkSystem servers are deployed. It plays a crucial role in maintaining stable and fast connections to SAN storage arrays, ensuring data-intensive applications run smoothly. Its compact mezzanine format helps keep server configurations neat without sacrificing performance.

Use Cases
The 00YK563 Lenovo Emulex LPM16002B-L Mezz 16Gb 2 Port Fibre Channel Adapter is primarily deployed in data centers and enterprise storage networks where high-throughput, low-latency connectivity is critical. IT administrators managing Lenovo ThinkSystem servers in virtualization, database, and high-performance computing environments benefit most from its direct integration and efficient mezzanine form factor. How It's Used: Connecting Lenovo ThinkSystem servers to SAN storage arrays in enterprise data centers to support high I/O workloads. Facilitating fiber channel connectivity for virtualization hosts running multiple VMs requiring consistent storage performance. Enabling high-speed storage access in rack-mounted server clusters used for database transaction processing. Supporting backup and disaster recovery systems by providing reliable dual-port fibre channel links within storage fabrics. Integrating into edge computing nodes where compact mezzanine adapters optimize server space without compromising throughput. This adapter enhances operational efficiency by delivering scalable, high-bandwidth connectivity within Lenovo ThinkSystem servers, allowing IT environments to maintain predictable storage performance as workloads grow. Its mezzanine design minimizes cabling complexity, aiding in streamlined infrastructure management and improved system uptime.