Lenovo QLogic 16Gb FC Single-Port HBA (01CV750)

Enhanced Gen 5 Fibre Channel Adapter

The Lenovo QLogic 16Gb Fibre Channel Single-Port HBA (01CV750) is a high-performance enterprise storage connectivity solution engineered to deliver ultra-fast, low-latency SAN performance for modern data centres, virtualised environments, and private cloud infrastructures. Built on Enhanced Generation 5 (Gen 5) Fibre Channel technology, this advanced 16Gb FC Host Bus Adapter (HBA) provides industry-leading throughput with extremely low CPU overhead, thanks to its full hardware offload capabilities.

Designed for Lenovo ThinkSystem and System x servers, this enterprise-grade Fibre Channel adapter enables organisations to unlock the full potential of all-flash arrays (AFAs), high-speed SAN environments, and mission-critical workloads. With a blazing-fast 16 Gbps data transfer rate, it ensures seamless data movement, eliminates I/O bottlenecks, and enhances storage performance for applications such as virtualisation, database management, enterprise backup, and high-performance computing (HPC).

The Lenovo QLogic 16Gb FC HBA is purpose-built for scalability and efficiency, offering robust integration into enterprise infrastructures while maintaining optimal power efficiency and reduced CPU utilisation. Advanced SAN management tools simplify deployment and provisioning, reducing operational complexity and enabling IT administrators to maintain full control over storage networking environments.

Available at 7stores.au, Australia’s trusted supplier for enterprise IT infrastructure, this adapter is the ideal choice for organisations seeking reliable, scalable, and high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity for demanding workloads and future-ready data centre environments.

Key Features

• 16Gb Fibre Channel (16GFC) performance for high-speed SAN environments

• Enhanced Gen 5 FC technology for superior throughput and reliability

• Single-port SFP+ interface for flexible fibre connectivity

• Full hardware offload capabilities for ultra-low CPU utilisation

• Optimised for virtualisation, cloud, and all-flash storage arrays (AFAs)

• Eliminates I/O bottlenecks in high-performance server environments

• Seamless compatibility with Lenovo ThinkSystem and System x servers

• Simplified SAN management and provisioning tools

• Designed for enterprise data centres, backup systems, and mission-critical applications

Technical Specifications

• Product Name: Lenovo QLogic 16Gb FC Single-Port HBA (Enhanced Gen 5)

• Manufacturer: Lenovo Group Limited

• Brand: Lenovo

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 01CV750

• Product Type: Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

Performance & Connectivity

• Data Transfer Rate: 16 Gbit/s

• Fibre Channel Ports: 1 x Single Port

• Expansion Slot Type: SFP+

• Host Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x8

Physical Characteristics

• Form Factor: Plug-in Card

• Card Height: Low-profile

• Height: 69 mm

• Width: 168 mm

Compatibility (Supported Lenovo Systems)

• ThinkSystem Servers:

  • ST550 (7X09/7X10)

  • SR530, SR550, SR570, SR590

  • SR630, SR650

  • SR850, SR860, SR950

  • SD530

• System x Servers:

  • x3550 M5, x3650 M5

  • x3500 M5

  • x3850 X6 / x3950 X6

  • nx360 M5