00KH924: Lenovo Mellanox ConnectX-4 2x100GbE/EDR IB QSFP28 VPI Adapter
Also listed as: ASWQ
Mellanox ConnectX-4 2x100GbE/EDR IB QSFP28 VPI Adapter. Listed by Lenovo as a network adapter for the SYSTEM X3550 M5. The pairing comes from the vendor product guide, which also gives the quantity limits and any controller, firmware or slot requirements. Check those rules and the part number suffix before buying a used unit.
Specifications
| Part number | 00KH924 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Lenovo |
| Type | Network adapters |
| Other numbers | ASWQ |
| Vendor description | Mellanox ConnectX-4 2x100GbE/EDR IB QSFP28 VPI Adapter |
Fits these models
Works together
How the Lenovo 00KH924 connects to servers, storage and the network: 2 ways, with the hardware on each path.
GPU cluster fabric
InfiniBand adapters and switches must match the generation: HDR is 200Gb, NDR is 400Gb. VPI adapters such as ConnectX-6 and ConnectX-7 can run either InfiniBand or Ethernet.
GPUs
AMD Instinct MI210 PCIe 4.0 dual-slot full-height full-length
AMD Instinct MI300X OAM (OCP Accelerator Module)
NVIDIA Data Center GPU H100 PCIe 80GB PCIe 5.0 dual-slot full-height full-length
NVIDIA Data Center GPU H100 SXM5 80GB SXM5 module
Switches
Arista 7060X 7060DX4-32 1U fixed switch
Arista 7060X6-32D 1U fixed switch
Arista 7280R 7280CR3-32D4 2U fixed switch
Arista 7280R 7280CR3-32P4 2U fixed switch
iSCSI and NVMe/TCP over Ethernet
Keep the speed the same at all three points: a 25GbE server, a 25GbE switch port and a 25GbE array port. Mixed speeds work but the slowest link sets the pace.
Switches
Lenovo ThinkSystem NE10032 1U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem NE1072T RackSwitch 1U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem NE2572 1U rack
Arista 7050X 7050CX3-32S 1U fixed switch
Storage
Lenovo ThinkSystem DE6400H 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DE6600H 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DM3200F 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DM7100H 4U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DG5000 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DG7000 4U rack
Optics
QSFP-100G-CWDM4-AR Arista 100GBASE-CWDM4 QSFP28 Optical Transceiver Module
QSFP-100G-LR4-AR Arista 100GBASE-LR4 QSFP28 Optical Transceiver Module
QSFP-100G-SR4 Arista 100GBASE-SR4 QSFP28 Optical Transceiver
Plan and size it
- Draw this setup in the topology planner mrplanb.com
- Tokens per kWh calculator for GPU racks rack-density.com
- Add up rack power and space rack-density.com
- Power, cooling and racks for dense GPU servers mrplanb.com
- Lenovo ServerProven (Lenovo compatibility) lenovo.com
Check compatibility with Lenovo
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that Lenovo has tested with the Lenovo 00KH924.
- Compatibility Lenovo ServerProven (options and OS compatibility)
- Specifications Lenovo Press product guides
- Support Lenovo Data Center Support
Buying or selling 00KH924?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- Lenovo System x3550 M5 (Machine Type 8869) Product Guide (withdrawn product), checked 2026-10-28
- Lenovo System x3650 M5 (Machine Type 8871) Product Guide (withdrawn product), checked 2026-10-28