Lenovo ThinkSystem 10GBASE-T 2-Port OCP Ethernet Adapter

The Lenovo 4XC7A08310 is an OCP Ethernet adapter that brings two independent 10 Gigabit Ethernet connections to compatible ThinkSystem servers. It plugs into a PCI Express 3.0 OCP mezzanine slot, delivering the throughput your infrastructure needs without occupying a traditional PCIe slot.

Each RJ 45 port can run at either 10GBASE T or 1000BASE T speeds, so you can link to existing Gigabit switches today and transition to 10 Gigabit uplinks when you are ready. Because it uses standard twisted pair cabling, you can reach up to 100 meters with the same Cat6 or Cat6a runs already in your rack or wiring closet, avoiding the expense of optical transceivers.

In practice, this adapter fits naturally in virtualized hosts, database servers, and backup targets that move large files throughout the day. It is also a strong choice for hyperconverged nodes where storage traffic and client traffic share the same network. The compact OCP form factor helps free up rear I/O space, which is valuable in dense racks or edge installations.

• Two RJ 45 ports that each support 10GBASE T and 1000BASE T
• PCI Express 3.0 host interface for ample bandwidth
• OCP mezzanine design that preserves standard PCIe slots
• Works with cost efficient Cat6 or Cat6a twisted pair cabling up to 100 meters
• Up to 10 Gbps per port for faster backups, VM migrations, and data replication
• Well suited for ThinkSystem servers in data center, branch, or edge environments