| 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) |