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LENOVO 49Y7960 - Intel x520 2-Port 10Gbps SFP+ Adapter
LENOVO 49Y7960 - Intel x520 2-Port 10Gbps SFP+ Adapter
LENOVO 49Y7960 / 49Y7961 / 49Y7962 – Intel X520 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Adapter
The LENOVO 49Y7960 / 49Y7961 / 49Y7962 – Intel X520 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Adapter is a high-performance network interface card designed to deliver reliable 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity in enterprise server environments. Powered by Intel’s proven X520 chipset, this dual-port SFP+ adapter provides low-latency, high-throughput networking for virtualization, storage traffic, data center interconnects, and high-performance computing workloads.
Compatible with Lenovo ThinkSystem, System x, and select Flex System servers, this adapter supports advanced networking features and is well-suited for modern data center infrastructures demanding fast, scalable network connectivity.
Key Features:
¤ Dual-port 10GbE SFP+ network adapter
¤ Intel X520 series chipset for proven reliability
¤ Low latency and high throughput networking
¤ Supports virtualization features (VMware, Hyper-V, etc.)
¤ Compatible with Lenovo ThinkSystem & System x platforms
¤ Ideal for data center, storage, and cloud environments
¤ SFP+ optics flexibility (fiber or DAC support)
High-Performance 10 Gigabit Ethernet Connectivity:
The Intel X520 adapter delivers robust 10 GbE performance across both ports, enabling high-bandwidth connections to switches, storage fabrics, and clustered systems. With support for advanced features like VLAN tagging, traffic shaping, and SR-IOV (depending on OS support), this adapter helps accelerate network-intensive workloads with low CPU overhead.
Ideal Use Cases:
¤ Data center server networking
¤ Virtualized infrastructure (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM)
¤ iSCSI and NAS/SAN traffic acceleration
¤ High-performance computing clusters
¤ Cloud and hybrid infrastructure deployments
Technical Specifications:
¤ Lenovo FRU / Option: 49Y7960 / 49Y7961 / 49Y7962
¤ Product: Intel X520 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Adapter
¤ Interface: PCIe
¤ Network Speed: 2 × 10 GbE
¤ Connector Type: SFP+
¤ Chipset: Intel X520 Series
¤ Compatibility: Lenovo ThinkSystem, System x, and select servers
The LENOVO Intel X520 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Adapter is a versatile and high-performance networking solution that enhances server connectivity for bandwidth-intensive applications and modern enterprise data center environments.
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Condition: Refurbished
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Refurbished
Product is cleaned and refurbished by Ameta.
Manufacturer Refurbished
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New
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