Lenovo Emulex 16Gb FC Single-Port HBA Adapter

The Lenovo 01CV830 is a single-port Gen 6 Fibre Channel host bus adapter that brings 16 Gb per second storage connectivity to Lenovo System x servers. It fits any workload that relies on quick, consistent access to data, whether you are running a densely virtualized cluster, safeguarding business information with nightly backups, or supporting a mission-critical database that cannot tolerate delays.

This adapter attaches through a PCIe 3.0 slot and links servers to flash or hard disk arrays across a Fibre Channel fabric. Its ExpressLane feature detects and prioritizes critical traffic, so time-sensitive workloads keep moving even during periods of heavy network use. Administrators can also run Brocade ClearLink diagnostics from Emulex OneCommand Manager, gaining end-to-end visibility into cable integrity and switch connections without taking the system offline.

By combining low latency with high throughput, the Lenovo 01CV830 helps virtual machines start faster, reduces backup windows, and maintains steady transactional performance. It is a practical upgrade for data centers that already use Lenovo System x platforms and want a straightforward path to faster shared storage without a complete infrastructure overhaul.

• Single-port Fibre Channel host bus adapter for Lenovo System x servers
• 16 Gb per second data transfer capability
• ExpressLane technology prioritizes crucial traffic during peak demand
• Supports Brocade ClearLink diagnostics through Emulex OneCommand Manager
• Interfaces with servers by using a PCIe 3.0 slot
• Works with flash storage and traditional hard disk arrays
• Suitable for virtualized, backup, and mission-critical workloads