Name: 01AC347 Lenovo 4 Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Adapter Storage Controller
Brand: Lenovo
SKU: 01AC347
Price: 553.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Lenovo Emulex LightPulse 4 Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Adapter connects servers to storage networks, providing four high-speed Fibre Channel ports to handle demanding data workloads. It fits naturally in data centers needing reliable, low-latency storage connectivity without unnecessary complexity.

General Information
Brand	Lenovo
Part Number	01AC347

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	16Gbps
Port Count	4-Port (Quad)
Bus Interface	PCIe 2.0 x8
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Chipset / Controller	Emulex (Broadcom)
Network Topology	Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port)
Bracket Height	Both Brackets Included

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	Low Profile (Half Height)
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus

Product Description
The Lenovo Emulex LightPulse 4 Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Adapter is built for connecting servers to SAN environments, delivering fast and reliable data storage access. It is often found in data centers and enterprise setups where high-performance storage networking is critical. Designed for IT professionals managing storage infrastructure, this adapter helps streamline data flow between servers and storage arrays, improving overall system responsiveness. Key Features Provides four 16Gb Fibre Channel ports for flexible connectivity Supports advanced virtualization and multiprotocol capabilities Compatible with Lenovo’s server lineup for seamless integration Enhances data throughput and reduces latency in storage networks Offers robust driver and firmware support for stability This adapter is typically deployed in enterprise SANs where dependable storage access and performance are essential. It plays a key role in enabling efficient data transfer and storage consolidation within server environments.

Use Cases
The 01AC347 Lenovo 4 Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Adapter is predominantly utilized in enterprise data centers and virtualized environments that demand high-throughput and low-latency storage connectivity. It caters to IT professionals managing complex storage area networks (SANs) where reliable and scalable link aggregation is essential. How It's Used: Connecting Lenovo rack servers to SAN storage arrays in enterprise IT infrastructures for high-speed data access. Supporting virtualization platforms by providing dedicated Fibre Channel paths to multiple virtual machines in data centers. Facilitating storage clustering environments where low latency and multi-port redundancy improve resilience. Enabling storage connectivity in remote or edge data centers requiring compact solutions with multiple ports. Integrating with backup and disaster recovery systems to ensure rapid data replication and retrieval. This adapter enhances operational efficiency by delivering consistent, scalable storage bandwidth in demanding environments. By supporting multiple ports and advanced protocols, it accommodates growth in storage workloads and virtualization, thus maintaining performance without introducing complexity in SAN deployments.