Lenovo 7ZT7A00546 10Gbps LOM Network Interface Card

When your server needs to move massive amounts of data without bottlenecks, a reliable high-speed connection is essential. The Lenovo 7ZT7A00546 10Gbps LOM Network Interface Card plugs directly into the motherboard, giving you two 10 GbE SFP+ ports for ultra-fast wired networking, perfect for demanding virtualised workloads and data-intensive applications.

Usages of a 10Gbps Network Interface Card

Ideal for enterprise servers that require low-latency, high-throughput links, this card handles both optical and direct-attach copper connections, making it suitable for data centre clustering, storage replication and high-performance computing tasks.

Benefits of Lenovo Network Interface Card

• Faster data transfer: 10 Gbps speeds cut transfer times dramatically.
• Flexible connectivity: Supports SFP+ modules for both fibre and copper links.
• Advanced traffic management: Features like QoS, VLAN and flow control keep your network stable.
• Virtualisation ready: SR-IOV and RDMA support improve VM performance.
• Energy efficient: Designed to meet Energy Efficient Ethernet standards, reducing power use.

Lenovo Network Interface Card

Choosing this card means you get a purpose-built solution that integrates seamlessly with ThinkSystem servers. It eliminates the need for external adapters, freeing up PCI slots and simplifying cable management while delivering consistent, high-speed connectivity.

The card also complies with a wide range of industry standards, ensuring compatibility with major operating systems such as Windows Server, Red Hat, SuSE and VMware ESXi. This broad support means you can deploy it across mixed-environment data centres without worrying about driver issues.

Key Features of a 10Gbps Network Interface Card

• Ports: 2 × 10 Gigabit SFP+ ports. Two high-speed ports let you connect multiple networks or create link aggregation.
• Data Transfer Rate: 10Gbps. Provides the bandwidth needed for demanding workloads.
• Interface Type: LAN-on-motherboard (LOM). Integrated design saves space and reduces latency.
• Connectivity Technology: Wired. Reliable, low-latency connection for server environments.
• Host Interface: PCI Express. Ensures fast communication between the card and the system.
• Supported Standards: IEEE 802.1Q, 802.1p, 802.3x, 802.3ad, 802.1as, 802.1Qbg. Guarantees broad compatibility and advanced networking features.
• Features: Flow control, VLAN support, WOL, IPv6, QoS, RDMA, VMDq, PXE, LSO, RSS, UEFI, SR-IOV, LACP, Energy Efficient Ethernet, CoS, tagged VLAN, MSI-X, checksum offload, VEPA, NC-SI, VXLAN, NVGRE, VEB, TPH, Advanced Packet Filtering, Intel VT, Jumbo Frames up to 9728 bytes. These capabilities enhance performance, security and manageability.
• Compliance: RoHS, UL 60950-1, FCC Part 15 A, KCC Class A, VCCI Class A, RCM, RRA Class A. Meets strict safety and environmental regulations.
• Colour: Green. Distinctive colour helps with visual identification during installation.

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