Lenovo 42D0485 Emulex 8Gb Fibre Channel Single-Port PCIe HBA

• Fibre Channel SAN connectivity
• Enterprise storage networking
• Virtualized server infrastructure
• VMware storage connectivity
• Microsoft Hyper-V storage environments
• Centralized enterprise backup infrastructure
• Disaster recovery storage networks
• Database server storage access
• Business-critical application servers
• Storage consolidation projects
• Server modernization initiatives
• Enterprise file storage connectivity
• Shared storage environments
• Data center infrastructure upgrades
• Legacy SAN expansion projects

• Lenovo-qualified Emulex Fibre Channel HBA
• 8Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity
• Single Fibre Channel port
• PCI Express host interface
• Designed for enterprise SAN environments
• Low-latency storage communication
• Supports centralized storage architectures
• Suitable for virtualization infrastructure
• Reliable storage networking performance
• Enables storage infrastructure modernization
• Supports business continuity initiatives
• Compatible with Fibre Channel storage environments
• Cost-effective SAN connectivity solution
• Ideal for server upgrades and replacements
• Enterprise-grade storage access for mission-critical workloads

• Brand: Lenovo
• Lenovo Part Number: 42D0485
• Product Name: Lenovo Emulex 8Gb Fibre Channel Single-Port PCIe HBA
• Product Family: Lenovo Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters
• Adapter Type: Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
• Technology: Fibre Channel
• Fibre Channel Standard: 8Gb Fibre Channel
• Maximum Data Rate: 8 Gbps
• Port Configuration: Single Port
• Host Interface: PCI Express (PCIe)
• Interface Type: Fibre Channel SAN
• Connectivity: Server to Storage Area Network (SAN)
• Supported Storage: Architecture Fibre Channel SAN
• Deployment Type Internal: PCIe Adapter
• Adapter Category: Enterprise Storage Networking
• Enterprise Workloads: Mission-Critical Storage
• Virtualization Support: Yes
• Rack Server Compatibility: Compatible Lenovo servers with PCIe expansion
• Tower Server Compatibility: Compatible Lenovo servers with PCIe expansion
• PCI Express Installation: Internal Expansion Slot
• Network Protocol: Fibre Channel
• Storage Connectivity: Dedicated SAN Connection
• Primary Function: Server-to-SAN Connectivity
• Business Continuity: Supports Enterprise Storage Infrastructure
• Infrastructure Modernization: Suitable
• Enterprise Data Center: Yes
• Reliability: Enterprise-Class Design
• Typical Applications: SAN, Backup, Database, Virtualization, File Servers

Why Choose This Product?

• Organizations select the Lenovo 42D0485 Emulex 8Gb Fibre Channel HBA to establish reliable Fibre Channel SAN connectivity for enterprise workloads while optimizing infrastructure costs. Compared with dual-port models, it provides a practical solution for servers requiring a single dedicated Fibre Channel connection, making it suitable for branch offices, departmental servers, backup infrastructure, and storage expansion projects.
• Its PCI Express interface enables straightforward deployment into compatible Lenovo servers, supporting integration with existing Fibre Channel storage networks and virtualization platforms. For IT procurement teams, this adapter offers a dependable upgrade path for legacy storage environments while extending server lifecycle and maximizing the value of existing SAN investments.