Lenovo ThinkSystem Broadcom 57454 Ethernet Adapters

High-Performance Networking Solutions

Discover the Lenovo ThinkSystem Broadcom 57454 10/25GbE SFP28 Ethernet Adapters, designed for high-performance networking. These adapters offer advanced features like TruFlow™ intelligent flow processing, RoCE v1/2 support, SDN, NFV, and virtualization capabilities.

Available in standard PCIe or OCP 3.0 SFF form factors, these adapters provide efficient network flow processing and enhance Virtual Machine density by offloading server CPUs.

Connectivity and Compatibility

The adapters support 10 Gb or 25 Gb Ethernet switches and can leverage 100 GbE switch ports with breakout cables for maximized investment. Explore the comprehensive list of supported transceivers, fiber optic cables, active optical cables, and direct-attach copper cables to ensure seamless integration into your network infrastructure.

For detailed server and operating system compatibility, refer to the specific tables within the product documentation.

Key Features and Specifications

• Broadcom TruFlow technology for hardware-assisted traffic flow processing.
• BroadSAFE® technology for enhanced platform security and protection against modified firmware.
• Simultaneous support for RoCEv1 and RoCEv2 with Smart Congestion Control for predictable performance.
• Data Center Bridging (DCB) support for lossless data delivery and bandwidth prioritization.
• SR-IOV support for reduced latency by bypassing hypervisors.
• Based on Broadcom BCM57454 controller with PCIe 3.0 x16 host interface.
• Supports up to four SFP28 external connectors.
• Wide range of operating system support, including Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and VMware vSphere.

Resources

For more information, visit:

• Networking Options for ThinkSystem Servers
• Lenovo ServerProven compatibility information