Name: 01CV830 Lenovo 16Gbps Single Port Fibre Channel HBA for Gen 6 System x Servers
Brand: Lenovo
SKU: 01CV830
Price: 336.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Lenovo Emulex 16Gbps Single Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter provides fast and reliable fibre channel connectivity tailored for Lenovo Gen 6 System x servers. It fits into storage area networks to improve data transfer speeds and maintain consistent communication between servers and storage devices without adding unnecessary complexity.

General Information
Brand	Lenovo
Part Number	01CV830
Alternate Part Number	01CV830-03-CT

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	16Gbps
Port Count	1-Port (Single)
Bus Interface	PCIe 2.0 x8
Generation	Gen 6
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Chipset / Controller	Emulex
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 PCIe add-in card (half-height)
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
This Lenovo Emulex 16Gbps Single Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is built for data centers requiring fast and dependable storage network connections. Often found in Gen 6 System x servers, it enables efficient communication between servers and Fibre Channel storage arrays. Engineered for IT administrators managing SAN environments, this adapter improves data throughput and reduces bottlenecks in demanding workloads. It is commonly used in enterprise storage setups where consistent performance and uptime are critical. Key Features Provides 16Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity suitable for high-speed data transfers Single port configuration minimizes hardware complexity while maintaining performance Supports standard Fibre Channel protocols ensuring broad compatibility Offers low latency to enhance application responsiveness Designed to integrate seamlessly with Lenovo Gen 6 System x servers This adapter is typically deployed in enterprise server environments focused on storage consolidation and virtualization. It helps maintain smooth operation in SANs by delivering reliable fibre channel communication. By ensuring high throughput and stable connectivity, it plays a vital role in environments where timely access to storage resources directly impacts service delivery.

Use Cases
The Lenovo Emulex 16Gbps Single Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is typically deployed in high-throughput data center environments where Lenovo Gen 6 System x servers require reliable, low-latency access to SAN storage arrays. IT professionals managing virtualization clusters and enterprise storage infrastructures benefit from its streamlined connectivity and compatibility with existing Emulex architectures. How It's Used: Connecting virtualization hosts in enterprise data centers to high-performance SAN storage for reduced I/O bottlenecks. Enabling storage clusters in medium to large-scale IT environments to maintain consistent data transfer speeds. Supporting backup and disaster recovery solutions by providing dedicated fibre channel links in rack-mounted Lenovo System x servers. Facilitating seamless integration of legacy and modern storage arrays in mixed storage environments through Emulex host bus adapter compatibility. Optimizing storage access in regulated industries requiring predictable latency and high availability in their storage networks. This adapter enhances operational efficiency by delivering stable and scalable fibre channel connections essential for demanding storage workloads. Its design for Lenovo Gen 6 servers ensures minimal configuration complexity, enabling IT teams to maintain high service levels and support evolving storage requirements effectively.