Lenovo Flex System interconnect and pass-thru modules
A variety of network system interconnect and pass-thru modules are available for use with the Flex System Enterprise Chassis.
You can install up to four network system interconnect or pass-thru modules in the input/output (I/O) bays of the Enterprise Chassis. If you need to verify that the module is compatible with the chassis, go to the Lenovo ServerProven website.
Important: The network system interconnect and pass-thru modules in the chassis also must be compatible with the external network switches and the network adapters and ports in the nodes.
📄️ Lenovo Flex System SI4091 10Gb System Interconnect Module
The Flex System SI4091 10Gb System Interconnect Module enables simplified integration of Flex System products into your existing networking infrastructure. The SI4091 requires no management for most data center environments, so it can reduce the number of management points and eliminate the need to configure each networking device or individual port. This module provides a low latency, loop-free interface that does not rely upon spanning tree protocols, so it also eliminates one of the greatest deployment and management complexities of a traditional switch. The SI4091 offers administrators a simplified deployment experience while it maintains the performance of intra-chassis connectivity.
📄️ Lenovo Flex System Fabric SI4093 System Interconnect Module
The Flex System Fabric SI4093 System Interconnect Module enables simplified integration of Flex System products into your existing networking infrastructure. The SI4093 requires no management for most data center environments, so it can reduce the number of management points and eliminate the need to configure each networking device or individual port. This module provides a low latency, loop-free interface that does not rely upon spanning tree protocols, so it also eliminates one of the greatest deployment and management complexities of a traditional switch. The SI4093 offers administrators a simplified deployment experience while it maintains the performance of intra-chassis connectivity.
📄️ Lenovo Flex System EN4091 10Gb Ethernet Pass-thru
The EN4091 pass-thru module provides 14 internal and 14 external 10 Gb Ethernet ports, and it supports 1 Gb and 10 Gb Ethernet signaling for Converged Enhanced Ethernet (CEE), Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), and other Ethernet-based transport protocols. This pass-thru module does not have an internal Ethernet management interface, but it can provide its vital product data (VPD) to the secure management network in the Chassis Management Module.
📄️ Lenovo Flex System FC3171 8Gb SAN Pass-thru
The FC3171 8 Gb SAN pass-thru module provides a fully interoperable solution that can integrate Fibre Channel initiators with any existing external fabric.