Lenovo ThinkSystem Emulex LPm16002B‑L Mezz 16 Gb Fibre Channel Adapter – PN 7ZT7A00521
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Lenovo ThinkSystem Emulex LPm16002B‑L Mezz 16 Gb Fibre Channel Adapter – PN 7ZT7A00521

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7ZT7A00521, Emulex LPm16002B‑L, 16Gb Fibre Channel adapter, ThinkSystem FC mezzanine, buy Lenovo FC HBA

Description:

The Emulex LPm16002B‑L is a Lenovo-certified mezzanine HBA (PN 7ZT7A00521) delivering 16 Gb Fibre Channel connectivity via a dual-port setup in a compact Mezzanine form factor. Designed specifically for ThinkSystem and Flex System servers (e.g., SN550, SN850), this adapter leverages a single Emulex XE201 ASIC providing up to 1.2 M IOPS per port and up to 10M hours MTBF for enterprise-grade reliability .

SAN administrators searching to buy Lenovo FC HBA will appreciate its auto-negotiation across 16/8/4 Gb speeds, PCIe 3.0 x8 interface, and compatibility with Lenovo FC switch modules . With 2 ports, it supports dual-path SAN topologies for redundancy and performance.

Building on Emulex’s proven driver stack, this mezzanine card works out-of-the-box with Lenovo’s HBA Manager and OneCommand Manager across Windows, Linux, VMware, and other supported OS environments.

Key Features:

  • ✅ Dual-port 16 Gb/s Fibre Channel performance via Emulex XE201 ASIC (single ASIC, two ports) 
  • ✅ PCIe 3.0 x8 mezzanine form factor—ideal for ThinkSystem SN550/SN850 servers 
  • ✅ Supports auto-negotiation to 4/8/16 Gb; up to 1.2 M IOPS per port, 10M hours MTBF 
  • ✅ Certified for Lenovo SAN fabrics with Emulex HBA Manager and OneCommand support 
  • ✅ One-year Lenovo CRU warranty, backward compatible with older SAN gear 

Configuration:

AttributeSpecification
Part Number7ZT7A00521
DescriptionEmulex LPm16002B‑L Mezz 2‑Port 16 Gb FC Adapter
Form FactorMezzanine‑card, Mezz‑2 slot on ThinkSystem
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x8
Fibre Channel Ports2 × 16 Gb/s, auto‑negotiate to 8/4 Gb
IOPSUp to 1.2 M per port
MTBF>10 million hours
WarrantyLenovo 1‑year CRU

Compatibility:

Certified for ThinkSystem SN550 V1/V2, SN850, and supported in various Flex System platforms. Works with Lenovo 16 Gb FC switch modules (e.g. FC5022) and OneCommand management tools.

Usage Scenarios:

Ideal for FC SAN environments requiring redundant path high-throughput connectivity—common in virtualization, database, and backup infrastructures. Enterprises selecting “buy Lenovo FC HBA” often choose this for low-profile servers due to its mezzanine design.

The auto‑negotiation feature enables seamless integration with mixed SAN speeds, offering future-proof investment as networks scale.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  1. Q: Is this adapter compatible with SN550 V2?
    A: Yes—certified for SN550 V1/V2 and SN850 ThinkSystem servers.
  2. Q: Can the ports downgrade to 8 Gb/s?
    A: Yes—auto-negotiates to 4/8/16 Gb speeds based on fabric compatibility.
  3. Q: What driver management is used?
    A: Works with Lenovo HBA Manager, Emulex OneCommand Manager, and common FC drivers across Windows, Linux, VMware.
  4. Q: Does it come with warranty?
    A: Yes—Lenovo's 1‑year customer‑replaceable unit (CRU) warranty.
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