Lenovo Flex System CN4054S 4-port 10Gb Virtual Fabric Adapter

Overview

The Lenovo 00AG590 is a four-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet adapter designed for servers with a PCI Express 3.0 x8 slot. It consolidates data, storage, and RDMA traffic onto a single Ethernet fabric, supporting TCP/IP and UDP/IP protocols to deliver high throughput and reliable performance. This adapter is ideal for integrated infrastructures that require consistent and simplified network management.

It supports mixed workloads in converged environments, allowing teams to standardize on one network for application, storage, and RDMA traffic. Compatible with Microsoft Windows Server, SuSE and Red Hat Linux distributions, and VMware vSphere ESXi, it fits well in heterogeneous data centers seeking flexibility without added complexity.

Key features

• Four 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports provide ample bandwidth and traffic segmentation options for diverse workloads.
• PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface ensures fast and efficient data transfer between the adapter and the host system.
• Supports converged networking by carrying data, storage, and RDMA traffic on a single Ethernet fabric, reducing infrastructure complexity.
• Compatible with multiple operating systems, enabling deployment in mixed OS environments without compatibility issues.
• Wired connection type guarantees stable and consistent network performance essential for enterprise applications.
• Plug-in card form factor allows easy installation in any compatible server chassis with available PCIe slots.

Key specs

• Ports: 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet
• Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x8
• Supported protocols: TCP/IP, UDP/IP
• Operating system compatibility: Microsoft Windows Server, SuSE Linux, Red Hat Linux, VMware vSphere ESXi
• Connection type: Wired Ethernet

Connectivity and compatibility

This adapter integrates seamlessly into servers that require high-speed network connections for virtualization, storage consolidation, and RDMA applications. Its broad OS support ensures it can be deployed in diverse IT environments without additional drivers or configuration hurdles.

• Supports mixed workloads on a single Ethernet fabric, simplifying network architecture.
• Compatible with major enterprise operating systems, facilitating flexible deployment.
• Four independent ports allow network traffic segmentation to optimize performance and security.

Ideal uses and environments

The Lenovo 00AG590 is well suited for data centers and enterprise servers that need to handle demanding workloads involving virtualization, storage traffic, and RDMA. It fits environments where network simplicity and reliability are priorities, such as integrated infrastructures and converged networking setups. IT teams managing heterogeneous systems will find this adapter a practical choice for maintaining consistent performance across platforms.