Lenovo ThinkSystem Emulex LPe35002 32Gb 2-port PCIe Fibre Channel Adapter

Overview

The Lenovo 4XC7A76525 is a high-performance host bus adapter designed for ThinkSystem servers, providing two Gen 7 Fibre Channel ports with speeds up to 32 Gbit/s each. It connects via a PCI Express 4.0 x8 interface and uses SFP+ optical ports optimized for 50/125 micron multimode fiber cabling. This adapter ensures low latency and consistent throughput, making it well suited for storage area networks that demand fast and reliable data access.

It is particularly effective in environments using all-flash arrays or NVMe storage, supporting virtualized infrastructures and mission-critical workloads such as VMware vSphere clusters, Windows Server or Linux database hosts, and analytics applications that require sustained bandwidth without bottlenecks.

Key features

• Two Gen 7 Fibre Channel ports delivering up to 32 Gbit/s each for high-speed storage connectivity
• PCI Express 4.0 x8 interface that maximizes data transfer rates and reduces latency
• SFP+ optical interfaces designed for multimode fiber with 50/125 micron cabling, ensuring compatibility with common data center fiber infrastructure
• Broad compatibility with Lenovo ThinkSystem rack and tower servers, including SR630 V2, SR650 V2, and SR665 V3 models
• Support for major operating systems such as Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and VMware vSphere for flexible deployment
• Low-profile plug-in card design with included standard and low-profile brackets to fit various chassis types
• One-year limited warranty with options to extend through Lenovo Services for aligned system support

Key specs

• Fibre Channel ports: 2 Gen 7 ports
• Port speed: up to 32 Gbit/s per port
• Host interface: PCI Express 4.0 x8
• Optical interface: SFP+ for multimode fiber (50/125 micron)
• Supported servers: Lenovo ThinkSystem SR630 V2, SR650 V2, SR665 V3, and others
• Operating system support: Windows Server 2016/2019, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.3, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12/15, VMware vSphere ESXi 6.7/7.0
• Form factor: low-profile PCIe card with standard and low-profile brackets included
• Warranty: one-year limited, extendable with Lenovo Services

Connectivity and compatibility

This adapter integrates seamlessly with Lenovo ThinkSystem servers, providing reliable Fibre Channel connectivity for storage area networks. Its SFP+ ports support multimode fiber cabling commonly used in data centers, ensuring straightforward deployment without requiring specialized cabling. The card’s compatibility with multiple operating systems allows it to fit into diverse IT environments, from Windows-based servers to Linux and VMware platforms.

• Two SFP+ optical ports for multimode fiber connections
• PCI Express 4.0 x8 slot interface for high bandwidth
• Compatible with Lenovo ThinkSystem rack and tower servers
• Supported OS includes Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and VMware vSphere

Ideal uses and environments

This Fibre Channel adapter is a strong choice for data centers and enterprise environments that require fast, predictable storage access. It fits well in setups using all-flash or NVMe storage arrays, where consistent throughput and low latency are critical. Virtualized infrastructures and database servers benefit from its high-speed connectivity, making it suitable for VMware clusters, Windows and Linux database hosts, and analytics workloads that demand sustained bandwidth.

Its low-profile design and broad server compatibility also make it a practical option for organizations looking to upgrade or expand their existing Lenovo ThinkSystem deployments without extensive hardware changes.