Emulex VFA5.2 ML2 - Network adapter - PCIe 3.0 x8 Mezzanine - 10Gb Ethernet / FCoE x 2 - for ThinkAgile VX Certified Node 7Y94, 7Z12; ThinkAgile VX7820 Appliance; ThinkSystem SR590
- Virtual NIC emulation
- Improved support for Lenovo Xclarity
- Multiprotocol support for 10 GbE
- VXLAN/NVGRE offload technology
- Full hardware storage offloads
- Advanced RDMA capabilities with RoCE v2
The Emulex Virtual Fabric Adapter 5 Generation 2 (VFA5.2) Network Adapter for System x delivers performance enhancements, including RoCE v2 support and management enhancements with improved support for Lenovo XClarity. These features help reduce complexity, reduce cost and improve performance with Lenovo servers.
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Enhanced connectivity
With dual SFP+ connectors, the Lenovo Emulex VFA5.2 ML2 network adapter offers high-speed 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, ensuring rapid data transfer rates of up to 10 Gbps. This feature is ideal for environments requiring high bandwidth and efficient data transmission.
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Robust environmental adaptability
Designed to operate in a wide range of humidity (5 - 95% non-condensing) and temperature (0°C to 55°C), the Lenovo Emulex VFA5.2 ML2 network adapter is built to withstand challenging environmental conditions, ensuring reliability and performance stability.
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Advanced networking features
The adapter supports a comprehensive suite of networking standards including IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ad (LACP), and more, alongside features like Quality of Service (QoS), Jumbo Frames support, and MAC address filtering. These capabilities facilitate efficient network management and enhanced data flow.
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Innovative virtualization support
Featuring support for technologies like Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV), Virtual Fabric mode, and Network Virtualization using Generic Routing Encapsulation (NVGRE), the adapter enables efficient resource utilization and improved network segmentation, crucial for modern virtualized environments.
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Energy-efficient design
With an operational power consumption of just 14.4 watts, the Lenovo Emulex VFA5.2 ML2 network adapter combines performance with energy efficiency, reducing the overall energy costs for businesses while maintaining high data throughput.
