Lenovo 00Y5635 2 x Ports 16Gb/s PCI-Express 3.0 x8 FC Adapter

Product Description

The Lenovo 00Y5635 is a dual-port 16Gb/s Fibre Channel (FC) Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to provide high-speed, reliable connectivity to Storage Area Networks (SANs). Featuring two 16Gb/s FC ports, this adapter enables servers to communicate efficiently with storage arrays, facilitating rapid data access and transfer essential for demanding enterprise workloads. The 16Gb/s speed per port offers significant bandwidth, crucial for applications such as large databases, virtualization environments, and high-performance computing where storage I/O is a critical factor. Built with the PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface, the 00Y5635 ensures a high-bandwidth connection to the server's motherboard, minimizing latency and maximizing the performance of storage operations. This interface provides ample throughput to support the full speed of both 16Gb/s Fibre Channel ports simultaneously, preventing bottlenecks between the server and the SAN. The adapter's design prioritizes low latency, which is paramount for transactional workloads and applications that require near-instantaneous access to data. As a Lenovo-branded component, the 00Y5635 is engineered for seamless integration and optimal performance within Lenovo ThinkSystem and System x servers. It supports the Fibre Channel Protocol (FCP) and is designed to meet the stringent reliability and performance requirements of enterprise data centers. This HBA is a vital piece of hardware for any organization looking to build or upgrade its SAN infrastructure, ensuring robust and high-performance access to shared storage resources.