Network adapter No name 4XC7A08297 PCIe 4.0 x16 Low-Profile 100Gb QSFP56 x2 for ThinkAgile VX servers

The Network adapter No name 4XC7A08297 is a low-profile PCIe 4.0 x16 card that provides two 100 Gigabit QSFP56 ports for high-throughput server connectivity. Engineered for compatibility with ThinkAgile VX2330, VX3330, VX3530-G and VX7330-N appliances, this adapter supports demanding data center tasks such as uplinks, clustering and storage network interconnects. Its PCIe 4.0 interface and dual QSFP56 ports enable low-latency, high-bandwidth links suitable for virtualization hosts and converged infrastructure deployments.

Advantages

The adapter delivers dual 100Gb ports in a low-profile form factor, allowing installation in space-constrained rack servers while maintaining high throughput. PCIe 4.0 x16 connectivity provides increased host bandwidth and reduced bottlenecks compared with previous PCIe generations. The QSFP56 port arrangement supports standard 100 Gigabit Ethernet transceivers and cabling options for flexible integration into existing network fabrics. Designed for server-class reliability, the card supports continuous operation in mixed virtualization and storage environments.

Suitable for

• 100GbE uplink connections in data center racks
• High-speed clustering and node interconnects for compute clusters
• Storage area network links and NVMe-over-Fabrics front-ends
• Virtualization hosts requiring increased network throughput
• Space-limited servers that need low-profile expansion cards

Key specifications

• Form factor: low-profile PCIe add-in card
• PCI Express version: 4.0 x16 interface
• Ports: two QSFP56 ports supporting 100 Gigabit Ethernet each
• Throughput: up to 100 Gbps per port (full-duplex)
• Compatibility: designed for ThinkAgile VX2330, VX3330, VX3530-G and VX7330-N server appliances
• Typical use: data center networking, clustering, storage interconnects

How to use

Install the adapter into an available low-profile PCIe x16 slot on a supported ThinkAgile VX appliance following the server vendor’s maintenance procedures. Ensure the server is powered down and grounded before insertion. After physical installation, attach compatible QSFP56 transceivers or direct-attach cables to the QSFP56 ports and connect to the network switch or peer node. Boot the server and verify that the host operating system or hypervisor recognizes the adapter. Install or update drivers and firmware as required by the server platform to enable full functionality and performance.

Recommendations

Use Certified QSFP56 transceivers or manufacturer-recommended DAC/AOC cables to ensure signal integrity and full 100Gb performance. Keep firmware and drivers up to date and follow the ThinkAgile appliance documentation for firmware compatibility and thermal considerations when populating adjacent slots in dense configurations.