Lenovo 1 TB NL-SATA 3.5" Internal Hard Drive (SATA/600, 7200 RPM)

Discover dependable, high-capacity storage with the Lenovo 1 TB 3.5" internal hard drive. Engineered for nearline SATA (NL-SATA) performance, this drive blends robust reliability with solid throughput to support everyday computing tasks, media libraries, backups, and lightweight server workloads. With a full terabyte of storage and a 7200 RPM spindle, you gain quick access to large files while keeping power consumption and heat in check for extended, worry-free operation. Whether upgrading a desktop, expanding a home media center, or bolstering a small business storage pool, this Lenovo HDD delivers steady performance, durable design, and straightforward installation to meet diverse storage needs.

• Massive 1 TB capacity to store documents, photos, videos, backups, and large datasets without constant archiving or external drives.
• 7200 RPM speed delivers responsive data access and faster file transfers for everyday computing, multimedia editing, and boot-time improvements.
• Nearline SATA (NL-SATA) with SATA/600 interface combines reliable performance with energy efficiency, making it ideal for both desktops and small servers where steady throughput matters.
• 3.5-inch form factor fits standard desktop drive bays, easy to install into most PCs, workstations, storage enclosures, or entry-level servers that require reliable bulk storage.
• Enterprise-grade reliability for long-term storage designed to withstand continuous operation and heavy read/write workloads, reducing the need for frequent replacements in storage-heavy workflows.

Technical Details of Lenovo 1 TB NL-SATA 3.5" Internal Hard Drive

• Capacity: 1 TB
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch internal hard drive
• Interface: NL-SATA (SATA/600) — SATA 6.0 Gb/s
• Rotation Speed: 7200 RPM
• Connection: SATA data and power via standard connectors for broad compatibility
• Series: Lenovo NL-SATA family designed for dependable bulk storage

How to install Lenovo 1 TB NL-SATA 3.5" Hard Drive

• Power down the computer or server and unplug from the power source.
• Open the chassis and locate an available 3.5-inch drive bay.
• Mount the Lenovo drive into the bay and secure it with screws or tool-less mounting hardware as provided by your chassis.
• Connect a SATA data cable from the motherboard to the drive’s SATA connector and attach a SATA power connector from the power supply.
• Power on the system and enter the operating system’s disk management utility to initialize, partition, and format the new drive with your preferred file system (NTFS for Windows, HFS+/APFS for macOS, or ext4/other for Linux).
• Label the drive for easy identification and incorporate it into your backup or storage plan as needed (for example, as a dedicated media archive, backup repository, or additional scratch space).

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What type of drive is this?

  A: It is a Lenovo 1 TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive featuring Nearline SATA (NL-SATA) with a SATA/600 interface and a 7200 RPM spindle for reliable everyday storage.

• Q: Is this drive suitable for server use?

  A: Yes. The NL-SATA design is intended for dependable bulk storage and steady performance in desktop and small server environments, making it a solid choice for backups, media libraries, and lightweight server tasks.

• Q: How much performance can I expect from 7200 RPM?

  A: A 7200 RPM drive typically provides faster sequential reads/writes than slower desktop HDDs, improving boot times, file transfers, and media loading, while maintaining good durability for everyday workloads.

• Q: What kind of systems should consider this drive?

  A: It’s well-suited for desktops needing extra storage, media centers, NAS-like setups with direct-attached storage, and entry-level servers that need reliable bulk storage with reasonable performance.

• Q: Do I need special software to use this drive?

  A: No special software is required beyond standard disk initialization and formatting in your operating system. You can incorporate it into backups, media libraries, or additional data partitions as needed.

• Q: Is this drive compatible with Lenovo and non-Lenovo systems?

  A: It is designed to be broadly compatible with standard 3.5-inch drive bays and SATA interfaces found in most desktops and servers, including Lenovo systems and third-party builds.