Product Type | SAN Switch |
Model Name | Flex FC5022 |
Form Factor | Fixed, 1U |
Weight | 7.5 lbs (approx) |
Power Requirements | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz |
Power Consumption | 45W (typical) |
Lenovo Flex FC5022 24-Port 16Gb SAN Scalable Switch




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- Delivers high-speed 16Gb data throughput across 24 ports, ideal for SAN environments
- Compact 1.2" profile minimizes rack space usage without sacrificing connectivity
- Meets TAA compliance requirements for federal and regulated industry deployment
Product Overview
The Lenovo Flex FC5022 24-Port 16Gb SAN Scalable Switch is engineered for enterprise-grade SAN environments. Delivering up to 16 Gbps of throughput across 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports, it excels in high-bandwidth and virtualized workloads. The compact 1.2-inch height makes it ideal for space-efficient deployments. With TAA compliance and a 1-year CRU warranty, it supports secure implementations and rapid serviceability. Designed for flexibility, this platform supports scalable storage connectivity as business needs grow.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | UL, cUL, CE, FCC, VCCI, BSMI, C-Tick |
Advanced Security Features
Access Control | Role-based and user password authentication |
Security Protocols | IPSec, SSHv2, SSL |
Port Security | Yes |
RADIUS / TACACS+ | Supported |
Management Session Limiting | Yes |
Interfaces
Total Ports | 24 |
Port Type | 16 Gb Fibre Channel (SFP+) |
Data Transfer Rate | 16 Gbps per port |
Auto Negotiation | Yes |
Interface Standards Supported | FC-PI-5, FC-PI-4, FC-PI-3 |
Port Scalability | Licensing-based port activation |
Switch Fabric | Brocade Fabric OS based |
Performance | Up to 512 Gbps aggregate bandwidth |
Buffer Credits | Up to 500 per switch |
Latency | <700 ns (port to port) |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 15.8 in |
Depth | 12.5 in |
Height | 1.2 in |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
Storage Temperature | -25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F) |
Operating Humidity | 10% to 85% non-condensing |
Storage Humidity | 10% to 90% non-condensing |
Cooling | Redundant, hot-swappable fans |
Hot-Swap Components | Fans and power supplies |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Command line (CLI), Web GUI, SNMP v1/v3 |
Licensing Model | Port activation and feature-specific optional licenses |
Supported Management Protocols | SNMP, Telnet, SSH, HTTP/HTTPS |
Included Software | Fabric OS (FOS) |
Out-of-Band Management | RJ-45 Ethernet management port |