Product Type | Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
Form Factor | Low-profile PCIe card with full-height bracket included |
Manufacturer | Lenovo |
Model | Emulex 8Gb FC Dual-Port HBA SYSX |
Part Number | 42D0494 |
UPC | 883436028240 |
Weight | 0.45 lb (0.20 kg) |
Power Requirements | Typical: 11.1W |
Host Bus Interface | PCI Express 2.0 x8 |
Lenovo Emulex 8Gb FC Dual-Port HBA SYSX - 42D0494



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- Ideal for enterprise environments requiring dual-port Fibre Channel performance.
- TAA compliance ensures suitability for government or regulated deployments.
- Supports redundancy and resilience for critical data center operations.
Product Overview
The Lenovo Emulex 8Gb FC Dual-Port HBA SYSX (part number 42D0494) delivers high-speed, reliable dual-port Fibre Channel connectivity for enterprise requirements. Designed for fault tolerance and load-balancing, it's ideal for high-demand, low-latency environments such as data centers. The adapter is TAA-compliant, making it suitable for U.S. government use and regulatory-sensitive installations. Manufactured in Mexico, it provides compatibility with North American trade standards and offers a solid foundation for scalable, redundant networking infrastructure.
Specifications
Product Overview
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Emulex OneCommand Manager |
Virtualization Support | NPIV, N_Port ID Virtualization |
OS Support | Windows, VMware ESXi, Linux (RHEL & SLES), Solaris |
Boot Support | BIOS and UEFI boot from SAN |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions | 6.6 in x 2.54 in (16.76 cm x 6.45 cm) |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F) |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
Humidity (Operating) | 10% to 90% non-condensing |
Humidity (Non-Operating) | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
Cooling | Convection or server-assisted airflow |
Wireless Features
Interfaces
Ports | 2x Fibre Channel (LC) |
Fibre Channel Speed | 8 Gbps per port |
Backward Compatibility | 4 Gbps and 2 Gbps Fibre Channel |
Port Type | Short Wave Optical (SFP+) |
Connector Type | LC Duplex |
Data Transfer Rate (aggregate) | 16 Gbps full-duplex |
Max Queue Depth | 2048 outstanding I/Os per port |
Buffer Credits | Up to 128 per port |
Advanced Security Features
Data Protection | Support for T10 PI (Protection Information), end-to-end data integrity |
Secure Boot | Yes (with UEFI support) |
Diagnostics | Integrated diagnostics and loopback tests |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Certifications | FCC, UL, VCCI, CE, BSMI, C-Tick |
Trade Agreement Compliance | Yes, suitable for federal and government applications |