Product Type | Network Adapter |
Form Factor | Plug-In Card |
Series | ThinkSystem |
Adapter Model | Mellanox ConnectX-4 Lx |
Part Number | 4XC7A08246 |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Power Consumption | 7.5W (Typical) |
Compatible Server Platform | Lenovo ThinkSystem servers with OCP support |
Lenovo ThinkSystem Mellanox ConnectX-4 Lx 10/25GbE SFP28 2-Port OCP Adapter





Key Benefits

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- Empowers data-intensive environments with up to 25Gbps per port, supporting faster data throughput and application performance.
- SFP28 dual-port design offers flexible high-speed networking with compatibility across a wide range of transceiver options.
- OCP form factor ensures easy integration into Lenovo ThinkSystem servers for scalable, enterprise-grade deployment.
Product Overview
The Lenovo ThinkSystem Mellanox ConnectX-4 Lx 10/25GbE SFP28 2-Port OCP Ethernet Adapter is built to deliver high-speed, low-latency connectivity for data-intensive enterprise environments. Featuring dual SFP28 ports with support for both 10GbE and 25GbE, it provides exceptional flexibility and performance, making it suitable for workloads ranging from cloud computing to big data analytics. The adapter uses a plug-in card form factor compatible with standard Open Compute Project (OCP) interfaces, ensuring easy integration into compatible Lenovo ThinkSystem servers and systems.
Compliant with 25G Ethernet Consortium specifications, this wired network adapter supports a maximum data transfer rate of 25 Gbps per port, providing ample throughput for intra-data center traffic and storage access. Its SFP28 interface offers interoperability with optical and Direct Attach Copper (DAC) transceivers, while Gigabit Ethernet transport protocols further assure compatibility with modern network infrastructures. Designed with reliability in mind, it includes a one-year limited warranty and enables cost savings through enhanced aggregation and simplified cabling.
Whether upgrading an enterprise network or deploying in high-bandwidth applications, the Mellanox ConnectX-4 Lx delivers efficient and scalable network performance that aligns with today's business-critical computing demands.
Specifications
Product Overview
Advanced Security Features
Hardware Offloads | Checksum, TSO, LRO, RSS |
SR-IOV Support | Yes |
VLAN Tagging Support | Yes |
Network Traffic Isolation | Yes (via SR-IOV and VLAN) |
Compliance & Origin
Networking Compliant Standards | 25G Ethernet Consortium (25 Gb) |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
TAA Compliant | |
Country of Origin | |
Certifications | FCC, CE, VCCI, RCM, BSMI, KC |
Interfaces
Interface Type | SFP28 |
Ports Quantity | 2 |
Port Type | SFP28 (10G/25G) |
Data Transfer Rate (per port) | 25 Gbps |
Total Bandwidth | 50 Gbps |
Data Link Protocol | 25 Gigabit Ethernet |
Compatible Transceivers | 10GbE/25GbE SFP28 Optical and DAC |
Backward Compatibility | 10GbE |
Physical & Environmental
Card Form Factor | OCP 2.0 Small Form Factor |
Dimensions (H x W) | 69mm x 100mm |
Weight | 90 g (approx.) |
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) | 10% to 90% (non-condensing) |
Cooling | Passive |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | OCP Management Interface Support |
Operating System Support | RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, Windows Server, VMware ESXi |
Virtualization Support | VMware NetQueue, Microsoft VMQ, SR-IOV |
Warranty | One year limited warranty |