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Lenovo Emulex dual port 10GbE SFP+ network adapter card

Lenovo

Lenovo 00AG560 Emulex Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Adapter

SKU CH-B0N5-NGJ23 MPN 00AG560

Dual-port 10 Gbps SFP+ network adapter with IEEE 802.1q, 802.3x, 802.3ad and 802.3ae support

  • Dual-port 10 Gbps throughput for high-bandwidth workloads
  • VFA 5.2 generation delivers performance enhancements over prior adapters
  • RoCE v2 support lowers latency for storage and compute traffic
  • IEEE 802.1q, 802.3x, 802.3ad, 802.3ae compliance ensures broad network compatibility
  • Lenovo XClarity integration simplifies adapter management across the server fleet

Dual-Port 10 GbE Adapter

The Lenovo 00AG560 is a dual-port 10 GbE SFP+ network adapter built on the Emulex VFA 5.2 platform. It targets system administrators deploying Lenovo System x servers who need low-latency Ethernet connectivity for virtualised workloads and storage traffic. The card delivers two 10 Gbps links in a single ML2 form factor.

Replacing Single-Port 10 GbE

This adapter replaces single-port 10 GbE cards when a server requires a second physical link for redundancy or bandwidth aggregation. The jump is worth it when workloads demand link fail-over through IEEE 802.3ad or when RoCE v2 offload can reduce CPU cycles on storage networks. It also supersedes earlier VFA 5 adapters by adding RoCE v2 support and tighter XClarity integration.

ML2 Slot With SFP+ Cabling

The card installs directly into a compatible Lenovo ML2 slot, consuming no standard PCIe bracket space. It requires SFP+ transceivers and matching fibre or direct-attach cables, which are sourced separately. By using the ML2 interface it frees full-height PCIe slots for GPUs, RAID controllers or additional NICs while still providing two 10 GbE ports.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameLenovo
Model name00AG560
Size & build
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size246 × 151 × 57 mm

Questions about this item

What server slot accepts the ML2 form factor of the 00AG560?

The adapter uses the Lenovo ML2 slot found in compatible System x servers; verify the server model supports ML2 before purchase.

Which driver step is commonly missed when installing the Emulex VFA 5.2 in a System x server?

After seating the card, install the Emulex OneCommand Manager suite and enable RoCE v2 in the adapter properties before configuring the virtual fabric.

When should the SFP+ transceivers in the dual 10 Gbps ports be replaced?

Replace a transceiver if link errors rise, the port fails to negotiate 10 Gbps, or the module exceeds the vendor-rated operating temperature.

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