Lenovo Emulex OCE14102-NX 10GBPS 2-Port Ethernet Adapter for ThinkServer

Overview

The Lenovo 4XC0F28724 is a 2-port 10Gbps Ethernet adapter designed specifically for ThinkServer systems, providing high-speed wired connectivity through a PCI Express 3.0 slot. It supports both Ethernet and 10Gb Fibre Channel protocols, making it a versatile choice for enterprise servers that require fast and reliable network and storage traffic management. With dual 10Gbps ports, this adapter enables efficient handling of separate network segments or dedicated workloads, ideal for virtualization hosts, high-traffic application servers, and backup or replication environments.

Key features

• Two 10Gbps Ethernet ports allow simultaneous connections to different network segments or workloads, enhancing traffic management and throughput.
• Support for 10Gb Fibre Channel protocol provides flexibility to handle both network and storage traffic on the same adapter.
• PCI Express 3.0 interface ensures high bandwidth and low latency communication with the server motherboard.
• Plug-in card form factor simplifies installation in ThinkServer systems with available PCIe 3.0 slots.
• Compliance with CB, FCC, UL, GS, EMC, and C-Tick standards guarantees suitability for regulated data centers and corporate IT environments.
• Includes comprehensive documentation to assist with setup and integration, reducing deployment time.

Key specs

• Ports: 2 x 10Gbps Ethernet
• Interface: PCI Express 3.0
• Supported protocols: Ethernet, 10Gb Fibre Channel
• Form factor: Plug-in card
• Compliance: CB, FCC, UL, GS, EMC, C-Tick

Connectivity and compatibility

This adapter is designed to fit seamlessly into Lenovo ThinkServer systems equipped with PCIe 3.0 slots. The dual 10Gbps ports enable connection to high-speed network infrastructure, supporting both standard Ethernet and Fibre Channel storage networks. This makes it a strong choice for environments that require flexible, high-throughput connectivity for both data and storage traffic.

Ideal uses and environments

The Lenovo 4XC0F28724 excels in enterprise data centers and corporate IT setups where consistent 10Gbps performance is critical. It works well in virtualization hosts that demand high network throughput, application servers handling heavy traffic, and backup or replication servers that move large volumes of data. Its compliance with multiple regulatory standards also makes it suitable for deployment in environments with strict certification requirements.