Fibre Channel HBA Lenovo QLogic 16Gb FC Dual-port 01CV760-RFB

Lenovo QLogic 16Gb FC Dual-port HBA (01CV760-RFB) is a server host bus adapter for Fibre Channel SAN environments. It provides two 16 Gbps Fibre Channel ports with hardware offload to handle storage I/O, delivering low-latency connectivity and improved throughput for enterprise servers. The adapter is designed for use in data centers and supports common virtualization and database workloads while integrating with Lenovo server platforms and SAN switches.

Advantages

The dual-port design offers redundancy and increased aggregate bandwidth while minimizing CPU overhead through hardware offload of storage processing. With 16 Gbps per port, the HBA reduces latency and sustains high I/O performance for storage arrays. The card is compatible with standard Fibre Channel infrastructures and supports enterprise features that enhance reliability and manageability in mixed-server environments.

Suitable for

• Connecting rack and blade servers to Fibre Channel SANs
• Virtualized environments and hypervisor storage backends
• Database servers and high-throughput transactional applications
• Enterprise backup, replication and disaster recovery systems

Key specifications

• Brand: Lenovo
• Model / MPN: 01CV760-RFB
• Interface: PCIe host bus adapter
• Ports: 2 × 16 Gbps Fibre Channel ports
• Function: Hardware offload for storage I/O, low-latency connectivity
• Category: Network Cards (Fibre Channel HBA)
• EAN: 5715063163993

How to use

Install the HBA into an available PCIe slot on a supported Lenovo server following the server manufacturer’s hardware installation guidelines. Connect each SFP+/Fibre transceiver or direct-attach cable to the SAN switch or storage array ports. Install and verify the appropriate drivers and firmware for the operating system or hypervisor in use, then configure zoning and LUN mapping on the SAN to expose storage targets to the host. Test connectivity and performance with storage tools appropriate to your environment.

Usage recommendations

Use matched transceivers or cables rated for 16 Gbps Fibre Channel and keep firmware and drivers up to date. Configure multipathing or failover in the OS to utilize both ports for redundancy and load balancing, and follow SAN vendor guidelines for zoning and LUN provisioning to ensure optimal performance and reliability.