Name: SN37A28487 Lenovo ThinkSystem Mellanox ConnectX-6 Lx 10/25GbE Adapter
Brand: Lenovo
SKU: SN37A28487
Price: 169.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (124 reviews)

Product Overview
The SN37A28487 Lenovo ThinkSystem Mellanox ConnectX-6 Lx adapter delivers dual-port 10/25 GbE connectivity using SFP28 interfaces. It fits into OCP standard servers and is designed to meet data center networking requirements by providing scalable Ethernet performance.

General Information
Brand	Lenovo

Technical Information
Chipset/Controller	Mellanox ConnectX-6 Lx
Virtualization Support	SR-IOV, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve, NetQueue, vNIC
Data Center Bridging	Yes
Storage Over Ethernet	iSCSI
Interface (Bus)	PCIe 4.0 x8
Number of Ports	2-Port (Dual)
OS Compatibility	Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 8.0, RHEL, VMware ESXi
Network Management	SNMP, RMON, IPMI
Offload Support	RDMA, RoCE v2, iSCSI, FCoE, PXE Boot, Wake-on-LAN (WoL), RoCE v1, iWARP, TCP Stateless Offload, Jumbo Frames
Bracket Height	Internal/Mezzanine

Connectivity & Physical
Form Factor	OCP 3.0
Port Type	SFP28
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
The Lenovo ThinkSystem Mellanox ConnectX-6 Lx 10/25GbE Dual-Port SFP28 OCP Ethernet Adapter is a network interface card designed to deliver 10 and 25 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. It is tailored for use in Open Compute Project (OCP) compliant servers, enabling flexible and dense network configurations. This adapter is commonly utilized in data centers and enterprise IT environments where scalable, high-speed network connections are necessary. IT administrators and procurement professionals deploying Lenovo ThinkSystem servers often select this adapter to meet networking demands. Key Features Dual SFP28 ports supporting 10/25 GbE speeds OCP form factor ensuring compatibility with OCP-compliant servers Manufacturer: Lenovo, integrating Mellanox ConnectX-6 Lx technology Designed to support dense, high-bandwidth networking environments Provides Ethernet connectivity for data center and enterprise applications This Ethernet adapter plays a crucial role in modern server networking by offering flexible high-speed connections within OCP infrastructure. It supports the networking needs of applications requiring 10 or 25 GbE links without adding complexity to the server configuration.

Use Cases
This Ethernet adapter is typically used in data center and enterprise environments where OCP-compliant Lenovo ThinkSystem servers are deployed. It supports workloads needing efficient 10 or 25 GbE network connections. How It's Used: Connecting ThinkSystem servers to 10/25 GbE network fabrics in data centers Deployment in OCP-compliant server racks requiring high-density networking Supporting virtualized workloads with network-intensive demands Implementing network interface upgrades in existing Lenovo server environments Facilitating communication between storage and compute nodes over 10/25 GbE The adapter provides a practical networking solution by enabling high-bandwidth Ethernet links in OCP environments, supporting efficient data flow within enterprise and cloud infrastructures.

FAQ's
What server type is compatible with SN37A28487? The SN37A28487 is compatible with Lenovo ThinkSystem servers that support OCP form factor adapters. It is designed specifically for deployment in OCP-compliant server environments. What Ethernet speeds does this adapter support? This Lenovo adapter supports 10 Gigabit and 25 Gigabit Ethernet speeds via its dual SFP28 ports, allowing flexible network configurations. What interface type does the card use? The adapter uses SFP28 interfaces for each of its two ports, suitable for 10/25 GbE fiber or direct attach connections. Does SN37A28487 fit standard PCIe slots? No, it uses the OCP form factor designed specifically for OCP-compliant server slots, not traditional PCIe slots. Can it be used for virtualization workloads? Yes, the adapter’s 10/25 GbE connectivity supports network demands typical in virtualized server environments. Who manufactures the networking technology in this adapter? The adapter integrates Mellanox ConnectX-6 Lx technology, manufactured by Lenovo for their ThinkSystem product line.

SN37A28487 Lenovo ThinkSystem Mellanox ConnectX-6 Lx 10/25GbE Adapter

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