Name: 4XC7A14397 Lenovo DM Series 16Gb 4 Port Fibre Channel Card for ThinkSystem DM Series
Brand: Lenovo
SKU: 4XC7A14397
Price: 1258.50 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Lenovo DM Series 16Gb 4 Port Fibre Channel Card is a storage networking component that fits into ThinkSystem DM Series arrays to provide robust, high-speed Fibre Channel connections. It’s tailored to environments where dependable and fast data transfer is needed, helping maintain consistent storage performance without complexity.

General Information
Brand	Lenovo
Part Number	4XC7A14397
Alternate Part Number	4XC7A14397-11-HU

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	16Gbps
Port Count	4-Port (Quad)
Bus Interface	Mezzanine (LOM)
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Network Topology	Point-to-Point, Switched Fabric (N-Port)

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
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
This Lenovo DM Series 16Gb 4 Port Fibre Channel Card is designed to provide fast and reliable connectivity for your ThinkSystem DM Series storage arrays. It is often found in SAN setups where high throughput and low latency are crucial for data storage and backup tasks. Built for IT professionals managing data centers and enterprise storage environments, this card enables efficient communication between servers and storage systems. Its 4 ports allow multiple connections, enhancing flexibility and redundancy in storage networks. Key Features Delivers 16Gb per second Fibre Channel speeds for quick data access Equipped with 4 ports to support multiple SAN connections Works seamlessly with Lenovo ThinkSystem DM storage arrays Improves data transfer efficiency in demanding storage tasks Supports industry-standard Fibre Channel protocols for compatibility Typically deployed in data centers and enterprise IT setups, this card helps maintain smooth storage operations and supports critical applications. Its role is key in ensuring data moves swiftly between storage devices and servers without bottlenecks.

Use Cases
The Lenovo DM Series 16Gb 4 Port Fibre Channel Card is designed for deployment in enterprise data centers requiring high-throughput and low-latency storage networking. Organizations managing virtualization platforms or large-scale storage clusters benefit from its ability to deliver consistent SAN performance within Lenovo ThinkSystem DM Series environments. How It's Used: Connecting Lenovo ThinkSystem DM Series arrays to SAN fabric in enterprise data centers to support mission-critical applications. Enabling high-speed storage access for virtualization hosts in private cloud infrastructures. Facilitating scalable storage clustering for distributed database environments in large enterprises. Integrating with rack-mounted storage deployments to support high IOPS workloads in financial services firms. Providing reliable Fibre Channel connectivity for remote office data replication and backup processes. This Fibre Channel card enhances operational efficiency by ensuring low latency, high availability, and scalability in complex storage networks. Its integration with Lenovo ThinkSystem DM Series supports seamless expansion and consistent performance across demanding enterprise storage workflows.