Product Type | NVMe Host Interface Card (HIC) |
Form Factor | Plug-in module for Lenovo DE Series storage enclosures |
Device Compatibility | Lenovo DE Series Storage Systems |
Number of Ports | 4 |
Supported Protocols | iSCSI over 10/25GbE Ethernet |
Power Consumption | Up to 35W |
Data Transfer Rate | Up to 25 Gbps per port |
Hot-Swappable | Yes |
LENOVO DE NVMe HIC, 10/25GbE iSCSI, 4P Storage Module


Key Benefits

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- - Enables high-throughput NVMe iSCSI connectivity for Lenovo DE storage systems
- - Supports both 10GbE and 25GbE networks, providing upgrade flexibility and speed
- - Ideal for data centers and enterprises needing scalable, low-latency storage performance
Product Overview
The LENOVO DE NVMe HIC, 10/25GbE iSCSI, 4P is a high-performance interface card designed for Lenovo DE Series storage enclosures. Featuring four ports of 10/25Gb Ethernet with iSCSI protocol support, it delivers accelerated NVMe-level bandwidth for enterprise storage systems. Suitable for virtualized data centers and high-volume storage infrastructures, the module enables low latency throughput and IP-based storage flexibility. Though specifics like compliance and origin are pending confirmation, its configuration as a Storage Enclosure component makes it a valuable asset for scalable and performant storage system deployments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions | Standard storage controller HIC module size |
Weight | Approx. 0.45 kg (1 lb) |
Cooling | Passive, chassis-integrated airflow required |
Operating Temperature | 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F) |
Storage Temperature | -10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F) |
Operating Humidity | 10% to 90% (non-condensing) |
Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
MTBF | Over 600,000 hours |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Managed via Lenovo DE Series SAN OS |
Remote Management Support | Yes, through storage system controller |
Licensing Required | Depends on system configuration |
Software Support | Lenovo SAN OS, compatible with ThinkSystem SAN Manager |
Interfaces
Interface Type | 10/25 Gigabit Ethernet |
Connector Type | SFP28 |
Port Count | 4 x SFP28 |
Ethernet Speed Support | 10Gb/s and 25Gb/s |
iSCSI Support | Yes |
NVMe over Fabrics Support | Yes (NVMe over TCP) |
Full Duplex Support | Yes |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | |
TAA Compliant | |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
WEEE Compliance | Yes |
REACH Compliance | Yes |
EMC Certifications | FCC Class A, CE, ICES-003 |
Safety Certifications | UL, cUL, CB Scheme |
Advanced Security Features
Authentication Protocols | CHAP for iSCSI sessions |
IPSec Support | Yes (controller dependent) |
Access Control | LUN masking, IP filtering via storage OS |
Encryption Support | At-rest encryption via DE Series controller (AES-256) |