Name: 81Y3520 Lenovo Dual-Port 10GbE Ethernet Converged Network Adapter
Brand: Lenovo
SKU: 81Y3520
Price: 238.42 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Intel/Lenovo Ethernet Converged Network Adapter integrates dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports designed to handle both LAN and SAN traffic efficiently. It fits into server environments where network consolidation is key to streamlining operations and improving data throughput without adding complexity.

General Information
Brand	Lenovo
Part Number	81Y3520
Alternate Part Number	81Y3520-12-LV

Connectivity & Physical
Dimensions	Approx. 2.7 x 6.6 x 0.7 inches (H x W x D) (card only, bracket dependent)
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
The Ethernet Converged Network Adapter offers reliable 10 Gigabit Ethernet connections ideal for demanding network applications. It's often found in data centers where consolidating storage and network traffic onto a single adapter helps simplify infrastructure and improve performance. Built for use with Intel and Lenovo servers, this adapter benefits IT professionals who need efficient, high-throughput connectivity in virtualized or cloud computing environments. Key Features Provides dual 10GbE ports with low latency for fast, efficient data flow Enables convergence of LAN and SAN traffic to reduce hardware complexity Designed to work seamlessly with Intel and Lenovo server systems Supports virtualization features to enhance resource allocation and management Delivers robust driver support for multiple operating systems This adapter is typically deployed in enterprise data centers, cloud infrastructures, and virtualized server farms. It helps streamline network architecture by combining multiple traffic types on a single network interface. Users benefit from improved network efficiency and simplified hardware setups, which can lead to easier maintenance and reduced operational costs.

Use Cases
The 81Y3520 Lenovo Dual-Port 10GbE Ethernet Converged Network Adapter is primarily deployed in data centers and enterprise IT environments where network efficiency and consolidation are crucial. It serves organizations requiring high-throughput connectivity that supports both LAN and SAN traffic, particularly in virtualized server infrastructures and storage clusters. How It's Used: Facilitating converged network traffic in large-scale virtualization environments to reduce cabling and simplify management. Enabling high-speed data transfer between storage clusters and compute nodes in enterprise data centers. Supporting converged infrastructure deployments where LAN and SAN traffic share a single network adapter. Providing dual 10GbE connectivity for rack-mounted servers in cloud service provider environments. Enhancing network throughput in SMB networks aiming to optimize existing server hardware performance. This adapter helps streamline network operations by consolidating multiple traffic types onto a unified interface, which improves bandwidth utilization and reduces hardware complexity. Its compatibility with both Intel and Lenovo platforms ensures flexible integration and scalability across evolving IT infrastructures.

81Y3520 Lenovo Dual-Port 10GbE Ethernet Converged Network Adapter

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