Product Type | Network Adapter |
Form Factor | Plug-in card |
Interface (Bus) Type | PCI Express 3.0 x8 |
Chipset | Broadcom BCM57414 |
Power Consumption | Up to 9.3 W |
Target Applications | Enterprise networking, virtualized workloads, high-throughput data centers |
Bracket Form Factor | Standard and low-profile brackets included |
Supported Servers | Lenovo ThinkSystem servers |
Device Type | Single-port 25Gb Ethernet PCIe Adapter |
Lenovo ThinkSystem NX-C PCIe 25Gb 1-Port SFP28 Ethernet Adapter





Key Benefits

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- Delivers 25Gbps throughput, ideal for virtualization and high-demand enterprise applications
- TAA compliance makes it suitable for government agencies and contract-sensitive sectors
- Seamless ThinkSystem integration provides consistent performance and reduced deployment complexity
Product Overview
The Lenovo ThinkSystem Broadcom NX-C PCIe 25Gb 1-Port SFP28 Ethernet Adapter is built for next-generation data center and enterprise networking infrastructures. Offering a single-port SFP28 interface, this network adapter supports powerful 25 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity through a PCI-Express interface, making it ideal for high-bandwidth applications, virtualization, and advanced workload processing.
With a data transfer rate of up to 25 Gbps, the adapter delivers superior throughput while maintaining low latency. TAA compliance ensures suitability for government and regulated industries, and it's manufactured in Mexico for quality assurance. This NIC is engineered for seamless integration with Lenovo enterprise systems, especially the ThinkSystem portfolio, ensuring optimized performance and reliability while reducing total cost of ownership over time.
Organizations seeking to deploy scalable, high-performance networking solutions will benefit greatly from this adapter’s industry-compliant specifications and robust build. Whether in modern data centers or cloud-based infrastructures, this solution enables IT environments to meet growing data transmission requirements quickly and efficiently.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Operating Temperature Range | 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F) |
Storage Temperature Range | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
Relative Humidity (Operating) | 5% to 85% (non-condensing) |
Relative Humidity (Storage) | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Dimensions | 167.6 mm x 68.9 mm (6.60 in x 2.71 in) |
Weight | 80 g (0.18 lb) |
Cooling | Passive heatsink |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Utility | Broadcom Advanced Device Management |
Driver Support | Linux, Windows Server |
Firmware Update Method | Lenovo XClarity Controller or standard OS tools |
Interfaces
Network Interface Type | Ethernet |
Port Interface | SFP28 |
Number of Ports | 1 |
Supported Data Rates | 25 Gbps per port |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
PCIe Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
Cabling Type | Direct Attach Copper (DAC) or Fiber |
Network Protocols | 10/25 Gigabit Ethernet |
Data Link Protocol | 25 Gigabit Ethernet |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
EMC Certifications | FCC Class A, VCCI, ICES, CE, BSMI, RCM |
Product Certifications | UL, CB, cUL |
Advanced Security Features
Secure Boot | Supported |
Firmware Signing | Yes, digitally signed firmware images |
PXE Boot Support | Yes |
SR-IOV Support | Yes |
Network Virtualization Support | VXLAN, NVGRE |
iSCSI Boot Support | Yes |