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Lenovo ConnectX-4 PCIe FDR 1-Port QSFP VPI Network Adapter

VENDOR: LENOVO Mfg Part#: 7XC7A05524 UPC#: 889488457984
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  • PCI Express x4 interface for high-speed data connectivity
  • 1-port QSFP form factor for flexible deployment
  • Supports Flexible Data Rate (FDR) transmission
  • TAA compliant for government and regulated sector compatibility
  • Manufactured in Mexico to meet origin certification needs

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Key Benefits

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  • Ideal for data centers and high-performance computing thanks to its high-speed FDR and PCIe x4 interface
  • TAA compliance makes it suitable for public sector and federal contracts
  • Compact single-port QSFP form factor enhances deployment flexibility and minimizes footprint

Product Overview

The Lenovo ConnectX-4 PCIe FDR 1-Port QSFP VPI network adapter is engineered for performance-critical network environments. Utilizing a single QSFP port and designed for the PCIe x4 interface, this unit offers compact, high-speed connectivity ideal for data centers, high-performance computing clusters, or enterprise virtualization. It supports Flexible Data Rate (FDR) transmission standards, which are crucial for low-latency, high-bandwidth operations. The adapter ensures minimal network bottlenecks, improving data throughput and application responsiveness across environments reliant on fast parallel data flows.

Manufactured in Mexico and complying with the Trade Agreements Act (TAA), this adapter is suitable for federal procurement processes and organizations requiring TAA-compliant hardware. Whether deployed in commercial IT infrastructures or within public-sector networks, Lenovo’s ConnectX-4 is built for reliability and compliance. The use of a QSFP interface also ensures versatility with modern fiber-optic and copper connectivity options, supporting evolving network architecture transitions without hardware overhauls.

With its blend of performance, regulatory compliance, and adaptability, this adapter offers strong return on investment for IT managers and systems integrators aiming to future-proof their high-speed networking infrastructure.

Specifications

Product Overview
Product Type Network Adapter
Form Factor QSFP
Bus Interface PCI Express 3.0 x8
Supported Protocols InfiniBand, Ethernet
Chipset Mellanox ConnectX-4
Power Consumption 7.5 W typical
Bracket Types Supported Full-height and low-profile
Product Series ConnectX-4

Wireless Features

Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin Mexico
TAA Compliance Yes
RoHS Compliance Yes
Certifications FCC, CE, UL, VCCI
Trade Agreements Act Compliant Yes

Advanced Security Features
Supported Security Features Secure boot, PXE boot with secure authentication
Isolation Capabilities Partitioning and multi-tenant environments via SR-IOV
Host Interface Security Firewall policy offloading, crypto offload support

Interfaces
Interface Type PCIe 3.0 x8
Port Type QSFP
Number of Ports 1
Data Transfer Rate 56 Gbps (FDR InfiniBand), 40/25/10 Gbps Ethernet
Cable Type Supported Fiber Optic or Copper
Connector Type QSFP+
PCIe Lane Width x8
PCIe Generation Gen 3

Physical & Environmental
Dimensions 16.76 mm x 68.9 mm x 167.65 mm
Operating Temperature Range 0°C to 55°C
Storage Temperature Range -40°C to 70°C
Humidity Range (operating) 10% to 85% non-condensing
Humidity Range (storage) 5% to 90% non-condensing
Weight 0.15 kg
MTBF Over 1 million hours
Cooling Passive

Cloud Management & Licensing
Remote Management Support Supported via host system
Driver Support Linux, Windows Server, VMware ESXi
Cloud Orchestration Compatibility OpenStack, VMware NSX, Microsoft Hyper-V
Virtualization Features SR-IOV, RDMA, VxLAN/NVGRE offloads