Product Type | Network Adapter |
Form Factor | ML2 (Mezzanine LAN-on-Motherboard Generation 2) |
Weight | 0.09 kg |
Power Requirements | 3.5 W typical |
Lenovo ThinkSystem NX-E ML2 10Gb 2-Port Base-T Ethernet Adapter




Key Benefits

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- Delivers enterprise-grade 10GbE connectivity with dual ports for increased throughput and redundancy.
- Compatible with ThinkSystem servers using the ML2 form factor, ensuring seamless integration and system efficiency.
- TAA compliance and manufacturing in Mexico meet procurement standards for government and regulated industries.
Product Overview
The Lenovo ThinkSystem Broadcom NX-E ML2 10Gb 2-Port Base-T Ethernet Adapter is a robust networking solution designed specifically for demanding enterprise environments. With support for 10 Gigabit Ethernet over standard copper cabling, this adapter delivers enhanced bandwidth and low-latency performance essential for today’s virtualized workloads and cloud-ready infrastructures. Built on ML2 architecture, it provides compatibility with select Lenovo ThinkSystem servers for simplified integration and optimized resource utilization.
Equipped with two Ethernet ports, this adapter ensures network redundancy and high availability—crucial for mission-critical applications. Supporting data rates up to 10 Gbps, it enables rapid data transfers and improved system responsiveness. With TAA compliance and manufacturing origin in Mexico, it is suitable for regulated environments demanding standards-based hardware. Although energy certifications are not listed, the device delivers high-speed connectivity and dependability, making it ideal for scalable business networks.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wi-Fi Support |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
WEEE Compliant | Yes |
FCC Certification | Yes |
UL Certification | Yes |
VCCI Certified | Yes |
CE Mark | Yes |
RCM Certified | Yes |
Advanced Security Features
Secure Boot Support | Yes |
PXE Boot Support | Yes (Preboot eXecution Environment) |
SR-IOV Support | Yes (Single Root I/O Virtualization) |
Checksum Offload | Yes |
TCP Segmentation Offload (TSO) | Yes |
Receive Side Scaling (RSS) | Yes |
MACSec Support | No |
Interfaces
Number of Ports | 2 |
Port Type | 10GBASE-T (RJ-45) |
Interface Type | ML2 (LAN-on-Motherboard Generation 2) |
Data Transfer Rate | 10 Gbps |
Data Link Protocol | 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
Compatible Cabling | Cat6A or higher |
Bus Type | PCI Express 3.0 x8 (via ML2 interface) |
Supported IEEE Standards | IEEE 802.3an, IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3az |
Virtual LAN Support | Yes (802.1Q VLAN tagging) |
Jumbo Frame Support | Yes (up to 9,000 bytes) |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (WxDxH) | 69 mm x 160 mm x 17 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 80% (non-condensing) |
Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Cooling | Passive |
MTBF | Over 1,000,000 hours |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Remote Management Capability | Supported via Lenovo XClarity Controller on host system |
Licensing Required | No |
Bundled Software | Broadcom Advanced Network Control Suite |