00AG573 - Lenovo Emulex VFA5.2 2x10GbE SFP+ PCI Express 3.0 x8 Adapter

Description

The Lenovo 00AG573, identified by its Emulex VFA5.2 chipset, is a powerful dual-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) network adapter designed to meet the stringent demands of modern enterprise data centers. Each of its two SFP+ ports is capable of delivering 10Gbps of bandwidth, enabling high-speed communication essential for data-intensive applications, storage area networks (SANs), and server virtualization. The SFP+ (Small Form-factor Pluggable Plus) interface offers flexibility, allowing the use of various transceivers for fiber optic or direct attach copper connections, catering to different deployment scenarios and distances. This adapter utilizes the PCIe 3.0 x8 interface, providing a substantial bandwidth pipeline to the host system. The PCIe 3.0 standard offers double the throughput of PCIe 2.0, and the x8 lane configuration ensures that the network adapter is not a bottleneck, even under heavy load. The 64-bit architecture further enhances its capability to handle large data flows and complex networking tasks efficiently. Emulex technology is known for its reliability and performance, often including features like Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV) to improve virtual machine I/O performance and reduce CPU overhead. The 00AG573 is specifically designed for integration into Lenovo server platforms, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance within that ecosystem. It is an ideal solution for server consolidation projects, high-performance computing environments, and any application that requires high-speed, low-latency network connectivity. By providing two 10GbE ports, it allows for network redundancy, load balancing, or dedicated connections for different network segments, making it a versatile component for enhancing network infrastructure.

Condition: Refurbished