Name: 00YK564 Lenovo 16Gb 4 Port Fibre Channel Adapter Mezzanine Card
Brand: Lenovo
SKU: 00YK564
Price: 449.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (124 reviews)

Product Overview
The Lenovo Emulex LPM16004B-L Mezz 16Gb 4 Port Fibre Channel Adapter provides high-speed SAN connectivity through four 16Gb ports in a mezzanine card format. It fits into Lenovo servers to offer efficient storage networking solutions, supporting environments that demand stable and fast data transfers without occupying PCIe slots.

General Information
Brand	Lenovo
Part Number	00YK564

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	16Gbps
Port Count	4-Port (Quad)
Bus Interface	Mezzanine (LOM)
Generation	Gen 6
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Chipset / Controller	Emulex LPM16004B (Broadcom Emulex LPe16000 series)
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, Solaris, AIX

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	Mezzanine (LOM)
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
The Lenovo Emulex LPM16004B-L Mezz 16Gb 4 Port Fibre Channel Adapter is built for connecting servers to storage area networks (SANs) at fast data transfer rates. Often found in data centers and enterprise environments, it provides the bandwidth and reliability needed for demanding storage applications. Commonly used in Lenovo server setups, this mezzanine card offers a compact solution for integrating Fibre Channel connectivity without using standard PCIe slots. IT professionals and system administrators benefit from its robust performance, especially in environments where uptime and data integrity are critical. Key Features Four 16Gbps Fibre Channel ports for fast and stable connections Mezzanine form factor designed specifically for Lenovo server compatibility Support for multi-path I/O enhances fault tolerance and load balancing Energy-efficient operation reduces overall power consumption Broad driver support ensures compatibility with major operating systems This adapter is typically deployed in enterprise storage environments where scalable, high-speed SAN access is required. It plays a crucial role in maintaining smooth data flow between servers and storage arrays, helping businesses manage large workloads with reliability.

Use Cases
The 00YK564 Lenovo 16Gb 4 Port Fibre Channel Adapter Mezzanine Card is designed for high-performance SAN environments where space and port density are critical. It is particularly suited for data centers running Lenovo server platforms requiring robust storage connectivity without occupying valuable PCIe slots. How It's Used: Enabling virtualization environments within enterprise data centers to ensure low-latency and resilient access to shared storage arrays. Supporting storage clusters in medium to large-scale organizations that demand multiple redundant paths for critical data availability. Integrating with SAN infrastructures in cloud service providers’ racks to optimize throughput and minimize cabling complexity. Deploying in remote office server setups requiring consolidated storage connectivity with limited expansion options. Facilitating backup and disaster recovery solutions where high-speed data replication between storage nodes is essential. This mezzanine card supports operational efficiency by maximizing server slot utilization while delivering scalable and stable Fibre Channel connectivity. Its integration capability within Lenovo servers ensures consistent performance for workloads that depend on reliable storage networking.