Host Bus Adapter Lenovo 4C57A14368 32Gb Fibre Channel x4 PCIe

Lenovo Host Bus Adapter 32Gb Fibre Channel x4 PCIe is a four-port Fibre Channel HBA designed for server-to-storage connectivity in SAN environments. It delivers 32Gb/s per port links over Fibre Channel to support low-latency, high-throughput data transfers for virtualization hosts, backup systems and enterprise storage arrays. The card fits standard PCIe slots and integrates with common server platforms to provide reliable connectivity for demanding I/O workloads.

Advantages

The adapter provides high bandwidth with four independent 32Gb Fibre Channel ports, enabling aggregation and multipathing for resilience and performance. It reduces latency for storage operations and supports enterprise-class storage features such as zoning and fabric connectivity. The low-profile PCIe form factor and driver support for major operating systems facilitate straightforward deployment in rack and tower servers.

Key specifications

• Interface: PCI Express x8/x16 compatible slot
• Fibre Channel speed: up to 32 Gbit/s per port
• Ports: 4 Fibre Channel ports
• Topology: Supports fabric-attached SAN environments and multipathing
• Form factor: Low-profile add-in card suitable for standard servers
• Typical use: Server-to-storage connectivity for enterprise workloads

How to use

Install the HBA into an available PCIe slot on a compatible server following the server manufacturer's service manual. Connect each Fibre Channel port to your SAN fabric or switch using appropriate Fibre Channel transceivers and optical fibres or direct attach cables. Install or enable the vendor-supplied drivers and management utilities on the server operating system to ensure proper pathing, zoning and firmware updates. Configure multipathing and connect to the storage array LUNs through your SAN management tools.

Recommendations

For optimal performance, use certified 32Gb Fibre Channel transceivers and fibre or DAC cables, enable multipathing at the OS level, and ensure SAN switch firmware and storage array drivers are up to date. Follow your storage vendor's guidelines for zoning, failover policies and firmware compatibility when integrating the HBA into an existing SAN.