Product Type | Storage Controller |
Model Number | 4C57A14374 |
Supported Devices | Lenovo DE6400 and DE6600 Storage Arrays |
Form Factor | Plug-in module |
Designed For | Enterprise storage arrays |
Use Case | NVMe over Fibre Channel connectivity for critical workloads |
Power Consumption | Approx. 25–30W |
Redundancy Support | Yes, with multi-port failover capability |
Lenovo DE6400/6600 HIC 32Gb NVMe Over FC 4-Port Storage Controller



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- - Boosts storage performance with 32Gb NVMe over FC, ideal for low-latency applications
- - Provides scalable connectivity with 4 Fibre Channel ports to suit enterprise environments
- - Seamlessly integrates with Lenovo DE6400/6600 systems for optimized compatibility
Product Overview
The Lenovo DE6400/6600 HIC is a specialized 32Gb NVMe over Fibre Channel host interface card designed for Lenovo's DE6400 and DE6600 storage arrays. This unit offers 4 high-speed FC ports, providing enhanced data throughput and redundancy. Its support for NVMe over FC technology significantly reduces latency and increases IOPS, making it suitable for mission-critical enterprise environments such as virtualization, high-performance databases, and real-time analytics. Though origin and compliance details are not available, its feature set ensures it delivers scalability, high performance, and compatibility within Lenovo architectures.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions | Approx. 13.5 x 4.7 x 1.2 inches (H x W x D) |
Weight | Approx. 1.2 lbs (0.54 kg) |
Operating Temperature | 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
Operating Humidity | 10% to 85% (non-condensing) |
Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Cooling Type | Passive (requires airflow from system) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Managed through Lenovo SAN Manager or ThinkSystem System Manager |
Licensing Model | No additional license required for interface operation |
Included Software | ThinkSystem Storage Management Software |
Interfaces
Interface | NVMe over Fibre Channel (FC-NVMe) |
Port Count | 4 |
Port Type | 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ |
Data Transfer Rate | 32 Gbps per port |
Total Aggregate Bandwidth | Up to 128 Gbps |
Interface Bus | PCIe Gen3 |
Host Interface | Fibre Channel |
Backward Compatibility | 16Gb and 8Gb FC |
Hot-Swap Support | Yes |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | |
TAA Compliant | |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
EMC Standards | EN55032, EN55024 |
Certifications | FCC Class A, CE, VCCI, ICES-003 |
Advanced Security Features
Secure Firmware Update | Yes, digitally signed images |
Data-in-Transit Encryption Support | Yes, when used with supporting switch and array |
Authentication Protocols | FC-SP (Fibre Channel Security Protocol) |
Access Control | Port-level zoning and masking support |