Product Type | Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter |
Form Factor | Internal |
Number of Ports | 2 |
Bus Type | PCI Express 3.0 |
Slot Requirement | PCIe x8 |
Compatible Systems | Lenovo Flex System |
Controller | Emulex LPe16002B-M6 |
Data Link Protocol | Fibre Channel |
Dimensions | 168 mm x 69 mm |
Weight | 0.20 kg |
Power Consumption | Up to 10.3 watts |
Lenovo Flex FC5052 2-Port 16Gb PCIe Fibre Channel Adapter





Key Benefits

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- - Delivers enterprise-grade 16Gb Fibre Channel performance for high-throughput workloads
- - Dual-port design enables effective failover and load balancing strategies
- - TAA compliance ensures suitability for government or regulated sector deployments
Product Overview
The Lenovo Flex FC5052 2-Port 16Gb FC Adapter is a high-performance solution designed for data-intensive enterprise environments. Engineered to deliver fast and reliable Fibre Channel connectivity, this adapter features a PCI Express 3.0 interface and is designed for internal installation. The dual-port design enhances bandwidth availability, making it suitable for systems requiring failover or load balancing across two channels.
This adapter supports 16Gb Fibre Channel protocols, addressing data throughput demands in virtualized environments, storage area networks (SANs), and transactional workloads. Manufactured in Mexico and adhering to TAA compliance, it is ideal for federal procurements or industries requiring regulatory conformity.
By integrating the FC5052 into Lenovo infrastructure, organizations gain a streamlined and standards-based approach to fibre channel networking. Precision-crafted for Lenovo systems, it ensures compatibility and optimized performance, reducing deployment complexity and maximizing ROI in hybrid IT architectures.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Card Dimensions | 168 mm x 69 mm |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F) |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
Operating Humidity | 10% to 90% (non-condensing) |
Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Cooling | Air-cooled via system airflow |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Software | Emulex OneCommand Manager |
Diagnostics Utility | LightPulse Utility |
Firmware Management | Downloadable from Lenovo Support |
Virtualization Support | NPIV, N_Port ID virtualization |
Interfaces
Host Interface | PCI Express 3.0 x8 |
Port Type | SFP+ (Shortwave Laser Transceivers) |
Number of Fibre Channel Ports | 2 |
Fibre Channel Standard | 16 Gb/s FC |
Backward Compatibility | 8 Gb/s and 4 Gb/s FC |
Maximum Data Transfer Rate | 16 Gbps per port |
Aggregate Bandwidth | Up to 32 Gbps (2 ports @ 16 Gbps) |
Cable Type Supported | Multi-mode fiber |
Transceiver Included | No (Transceivers sold separately) |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
EMC Standards | FCC Part 15 Class A, CE, VCCI, ICES, KC |
Safety Certifications | UL, CSA, TUV |
Advanced Security Features
Secure Boot Support | Yes |
Data Integrity Features | T10 PI (Protection Information) |
Diagnostics Support | POST & Boot Diagnostic Tests |
Error Recovery | Advanced Error Reporting (AER) |