Lenovo 01CV830 scheda di rete interna fibra 16000 Mbit/s

The Lenovo 01CV830 is an internal fiber network card (HBA) that provides 16 Gb/s (16000 Mbit/s) Fibre Channel connectivity via a PCIe host interface. It is designed for high-speed storage networking in virtualized environments, data backup solutions and mission-critical applications, supporting low-latency access to flash storage and hard disk arrays. The card is available in green, black and silver and fits Lenovo System x servers and other compatible systems that require Fibre Channel connectivity.

Advantages

This 16 Gb Gen 6 Fibre Channel host bus adapter delivers high throughput and low latency for storage traffic, supporting modern flash and HDD arrays. It includes ExpressLane™ traffic prioritization to maintain performance for mission-critical workloads in congested networks and integrates with Emulex OneCommand® Manager to support Brocade ClearLink™ diagnostics for simplified SAN management and enhanced reliability.

Suitable for

• Virtualized server environments requiring fast storage access
• Backup and restore operations with high data throughput
• Mission-critical applications that demand low latency
• Connections to Fibre Channel SANs and flash storage arrays

Key specifications

• Maximum data transfer rate: 16000 Mbit/s (16 Gb/s)
• Connectivity technology: Wired Fibre Channel
• Host interface: PCIe
• Form factor: Internal network card / HBA
• Product colours: Green, Black, Silver
• Compatibility: Designed for Lenovo System x and compatible servers

How to use

Install the Lenovo 01CV830 into an available PCIe slot of a compatible server following the server and card installation guidelines. Connect the fiber transceivers and Fibre Channel cabling to the target SAN switches or storage arrays. Configure zoning and multipath settings on the host operating system and storage fabric as required, then verify link status and SAN visibility using the host management tools.

Recommendations

For optimal performance, use appropriate SFP+/SFP28 or compatible Fibre Channel transceivers and high-quality multimode or single-mode fiber cabling as supported by your SAN fabric. Keep firmware and Emulex management software updated to ensure compatibility with Brocade ClearLink™ diagnostics and to maintain stable operation in dense network environments.