Name: 4XC7A08276 Lenovo 32Gb 2-Port PCIe Fibre Channel Adapter for ThinkSystem
Brand: Lenovo
SKU: 4XC7A08276
Price: 3000.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Lenovo 4XC7A08276 QLogic QLE2772 is a dual-port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe adapter designed to fit Lenovo ThinkSystem servers. It connects servers to SAN storage with reliable performance and supports configurations that demand high availability and fast data throughput.

General Information
Brand	Lenovo
Part Number	4XC7A08276

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	32Gbps
Port Count	2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8
Generation	Gen 7
Connector Type	SFP28 (LC)
Chipset / Controller	QLogic QLE2772
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) PCIe add-in card
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 4XC7A08276 QLogic QLE2772 is a Fibre Channel adapter designed to provide high-speed connectivity for enterprise storage networks. It is built for Lenovo ThinkSystem servers, enabling efficient and reliable data transfer within storage area networks. Often found in data centers and business environments, this adapter suits IT professionals managing large-scale storage solutions who need consistent performance and uptime. It supports dual-port connectivity, ensuring network resilience and flexibility. Key Features Provides 32Gb Fibre Channel throughput for rapid data access Dual ports allow for redundant paths and load balancing Compatible with PCIe Gen3 slots in ThinkSystem servers Firmware optimized for stable SAN integration Supports standard Fibre Channel protocols used in storage networking This adapter typically appears in environments where continuous access to storage is critical, such as virtualization hosts or database servers. Its role is to maintain stable, high-speed connections to SAN storage, helping keep business applications running smoothly without bottlenecks.

Use Cases
The Lenovo 4XC7A08276 QLogic QLE2772 adapter is primarily deployed in enterprise data centers that require robust and high-speed connectivity to storage area networks. It is ideal for IT environments running virtualization workloads or managing large-scale storage clusters where low latency and high availability are critical. How It's Used: Connecting Lenovo ThinkSystem servers within cloud infrastructure setups to SANs for scalable storage access. Supporting high-throughput transactional databases in financial institutions requiring fast and reliable data transfer. Facilitating virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) deployments in enterprise IT environments demanding consistent performance. Enabling disaster recovery sites to maintain redundant and high-availability storage connections across geographically dispersed data centers. Integrating with high-density rack deployments for storage-intensive workloads such as video editing or big data analytics. This adapter enhances operational efficiency by providing consistent, low-latency connectivity essential for demanding storage workloads. Its dual-port design supports redundancy and scalability, making it a fitting choice for evolving data center infrastructures focused on performance and resilience.