Name: 01CV840 Lenovo 16Gbps Dual Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for Gen 6 System x
Brand: Lenovo
SKU: 01CV840
Price: 234.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Lenovo Emulex 16Gbps Dual Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter provides fast and reliable connectivity specifically designed for Lenovo Gen 6 System x servers. It fits into environments where stable and efficient storage networking is needed, supporting critical enterprise workloads with consistent performance and redundancy.

General Information
Brand	Lenovo
Part Number	01CV840

Technical Information
Protocol	Fibre Channel (FC)
Data Rate	16Gbps
Port Count	2-Port (Dual)
Bus Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8
Generation	Gen 6
Connector Type	SFP+ (LC)
Chipset / Controller	Broadcom Emulex LPe16002
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	PCIe Add-in Card (Full-height / Low-profile)
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
The Lenovo Emulex 16Gbps Dual Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is built for high-performance storage area networks. It is commonly used in enterprise server environments to connect servers to storage devices with fast and reliable data transfer speeds. Often found in data centers and storage-heavy workloads, this adapter is ideal for system administrators and IT professionals who need dependable connectivity for their Lenovo Gen 6 System x servers. Its dual ports provide redundancy and enhanced bandwidth for critical applications. Key Features Delivers 16Gbps Fibre Channel speed for efficient data handling Dual-port design allows for failover and load balancing Compatible with Lenovo's Gen 6 System x servers ensuring seamless integration Offers low latency performance ideal for demanding storage tasks Supports advanced storage protocols for improved compatibility This adapter is typically deployed in enterprise data centers where continuous uptime and fast access to storage are essential. It plays a vital role in maintaining smooth operation of database servers, virtualization platforms, and high-availability storage arrays.

Use Cases
The 01CV840 Lenovo Emulex 16Gbps Dual Port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is primarily implemented in enterprise data centers where Lenovo Gen 6 System x servers require high-throughput, low-latency storage connectivity. It is ideal for IT environments managing mission-critical applications and virtualization platforms that demand consistent and redundant access to SAN storage resources. How It's Used: Connecting Lenovo Gen 6 System x servers to Fibre Channel SANs in large-scale virtualization and private cloud infrastructures. Facilitating high-performance storage access in rack-mounted servers deployed within enterprise data centers supporting database workloads. Enabling redundant fiber channel paths for critical storage clusters to ensure continuous uptime in financial services environments. Supporting I/O intensive applications such as ERP and CRM systems in mid-to-large enterprises requiring low latency and high bandwidth. Integrating with storage area networks in distributed edge computing deployments to maintain data consistency and rapid access. By delivering reliable and efficient fiber channel connectivity, this adapter helps maintain operational stability and scalability in storage networks. Its dual-port design ensures failover capabilities, minimizing downtime and improving performance for enterprise storage traffic.