Internal Ethernet Adapter Lenovo AUKP 10000 Mbit/s

The Lenovo AUKP Internal Ethernet Adapter is a dual‑port 10Gb Base‑T network adapter designed for use in servers and high‑performance systems. It supports IEEE 802.3an and provides 10 GbE connectivity over copper cabling with a PCI Express host interface. Available in ML2 and low‑profile PCIe form factors, the adapter integrates into compatible Lenovo ThinkSystem servers and delivers wired connectivity with a maximum data transfer rate of 10000 Mbit/s.

Advantages

The adapter offers standards‑based 10GBASE‑T performance over existing copper infrastructure, enabling cost‑effective upgrade paths to 10 Gb Ethernet. Its PCI Express host interface ensures direct system integration, and the availability in ML2 and low‑profile PCIe form factors provides flexibility for different server chassis and slot configurations. Supported networking standards include IEEE 802.3an and IEEE 802.3ab for broad compatibility.

Suitable for (tasks / use cases)

• Server-to-server communication in data centers
• Virtualization hosts and hyperconverged infrastructure
• High-throughput storage and backup traffic
• High-performance computing clusters and databases

Key specifications

• Maximum data transfer rate: 10000 Mbit/s
• Ports: Dual 10GBASE‑T (copper)
• Standards: IEEE 802.3an, IEEE 802.3ab
• Host interface: PCI Express
• Form factors: ML2 and low‑profile PCIe
• Product colours: Black, Green
• Brand/MPN/EAN: Lenovo / 7ZT7A00496 / 0889488433612

How to use

Install the adapter into an appropriate PCI Express or ML2 slot in a compatible Lenovo ThinkSystem server following the server vendor’s hardware installation instructions. Connect each 10GBASE‑T port to your copper Ethernet network using Cat6A or better cabling to achieve full 10 Gb/s performance. After physical installation, install or update the server NIC drivers and firmware provided by Lenovo or Broadcom, then configure network settings in the operating system or management interface.

Recommendations

For reliable 10 Gb performance, use Cat6A or higher quality copper cabling and ensure switch ports and other link partners support 10GBASE‑T. Verify driver and firmware compatibility with your server model and operating system before deployment, and consider using both ports for redundancy or link aggregation where supported.