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Lenovo 42D0485 Fibre Channel Card
Lenovo Emulex 8GB FC Single-Port PCI-E HBA
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Lenovo 42D0485 Fibre Channel Card-Lenovo Emulex 8GB FC Single-Port PCI-E HBA provides a robust expansion solution engineered for high-performance storage networking. This PCIe expansion card leverages advanced Emulex HBA Controller technology to deliver dedicated Fibre Channel connectivity through a single SFP+ port while supporting PCIe 3.0 standards for dependable data throughput.
Ideal for storage expansion in enterprise server environments, this card is compatible with major operating systems such as Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi. Its passive cooling design, 64-bit bus width, and 3.3V power requirements make it a reliable choice for enhancing server performance and modernizing SAN infrastructures.
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| Lenovo 42D0485 Fibre Channel Card |  Lenovo 01CV830 Fibre Channel Card |  Lenovo 01CV840 Fibre Channel Card | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | Expansion Card |
| Card Type | Storage Controller | Storage Controller | Storage Controller |
| Interface | PCIe x8 | PCIe x8 | PCIe x8 |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Chipset / Controller | Emulex HBA Controller | Emulex | Emulex 16Gb FC HBA |
| Port Count | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Cooling | Passive | Passive | Passive |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Power Requirements | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V |
| Use Case | Storage Expansion | Storage Expansion | Storage Expansion |
| Product Name | Lenovo 42D0485 Fibre Channel Card-Lenovo Emulex 8GB FC Single-Port PCI-E HBA | Lenovo 01CV830 Fibre Channel Card-Lenovo Emulex 16GB FC Single-Port PCI-E HBA | Lenovo 01CV840 Fibre Channel Card-Lenovo Emulex 16Gb FC Dual-port PCI-E HBA |
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Reliable FC card for SAN connectivity.
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Easy installation and good throughput.
No connectivity issues observed.
Dependable Fibre Channel adapter.
The Lenovo 42D0485 is an Emulex 8 Gb/s single-port Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) in a PCI-Express form factor designed for high-performance SAN connectivity.
The card uses a PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface and fits full-height and low-profile server slots for broad hardware compatibility.
It supports 8 Gigabit per second Fibre Channel data rates with full duplex operation for maximum throughput.
This model provides a single full-bandwidth Fibre Channel port, ideal for direct SAN attachment or switch connectivity.
Yes, it auto-negotiates down to 4 Gb/s and 2 Gb/s, ensuring compatibility with legacy SAN infrastructure.
It is validated on Lenovo ThinkSystem and System x servers offering a PCIe x8 slot, including SR530, SR630, SR650 and select System x models.
Supported OSes include Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and VMware ESXi with downloadable drivers.
Yes. Download the latest Emulex drivers and firmware from Lenovo’s official support site for optimized performance and compatibility.
The package includes both full-height and low-profile brackets to fit standard and slim server chassis.
The adapter consumes approximately 4.5 W of power under load and conforms to standard server thermal profiles without requiring additional cooling.
Lenovo offers a three-year limited warranty with options for on-site repair or replacement services in covered regions.
Shut down and unplug the server, insert the HBA into an available PCIe x8 slot, secure the bracket, power on, then load the appropriate OS driver.
Yes, it supports VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V and KVM for robust VM connectivity to Fibre Channel SAN resources.
Use Lenovo XClarity or Broadcom Emulex OneCommand Manager to view port status, performance metrics and firmware updates.
It is ideal for mid-range virtualization, database, backup and archiving solutions requiring reliable, low-latency SAN access.
Yes, firmware updates are available via Lenovo Support, ensuring feature enhancements, security patches and compatibility improvements.
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