Name: 03GX298 Lenovo Xilinx Alveo U50 1-Port 100GbE QSFP28 Networking Data Centre Accelerator Adapter
Brand: Lenovo
SKU: 03GX298
Price: 1677.50 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Lenovo Xilinx Alveo U50 1-Port 100GbE QSFP28 Networking Data Centre Accelerator Adapter blends high-speed networking with FPGA-based acceleration to enhance data centre performance. It fits into PCIe slots to deliver powerful, low-latency connectivity and offload capabilities, supporting complex workloads in modern server environments.

General Information
Brand	Lenovo
Part Number	03GX298
Series	Xilinx Alveo U50
Alternate Part Number	03GX298-13-CT

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	Yes
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished

Product Description
This Lenovo networking adapter is built for accelerating data centre workloads by combining a high-performance 100GbE network interface with the programmable power of the Xilinx Alveo U50 FPGA. It enables rapid data processing and low latency communication, making it ideal for applications like machine learning inference, real-time analytics, and network function virtualization. Often found in enterprise and cloud data centres, this adapter suits IT professionals and engineers looking to boost throughput without compromising flexibility. It fits into standard PCIe slots, simplifying deployment in existing server infrastructure. Key Features Delivers 100Gb Ethernet speed via a QSFP28 port for demanding network tasks Leverages the Alveo U50 FPGA for customizable acceleration and offload Supports PCIe Gen4 for high-bandwidth connectivity to the host system Offers low latency performance critical to real-time applications Compatible with common data centre operating systems and software frameworks Typical installations include cloud computing platforms, AI model training environments, and large-scale virtualization setups. By offloading key processing tasks to the FPGA, the adapter helps reduce CPU load and optimize overall system efficiency.

Use Cases
The 03GX298 Lenovo Xilinx Alveo U50 adapter is predominantly utilized in high-performance data centre environments where accelerated processing and low-latency networking are critical. IT infrastructure teams focusing on advanced workloads such as real-time analytics, financial services, and AI inference benefit significantly from integrating this FPGA-powered network accelerator. How It's Used: Enhancing throughput and reducing latency in large-scale virtualization environments within enterprise data centres. Accelerating network function virtualization (NFV) workloads for telecom operators requiring flexible and efficient packet processing. Supporting high-frequency trading platforms that demand ultra-low latency and deterministic data transfer. Facilitating AI model inference and machine learning workloads in cloud service provider infrastructures. Boosting performance of storage clusters by offloading data-intensive networking tasks in hyperscale environments. By combining FPGA acceleration with 100GbE connectivity, this adapter supports scalable network architectures while minimizing processing overhead. This enables IT teams to optimize resource utilization and maintain consistent performance levels under demanding workload conditions.

03GX298 Lenovo Xilinx Alveo U50 1-Port 100GbE QSFP28 Networking Data Centre Accelerator Adapter

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