Description
Lenovo 16 TB Hard Drive - 3.5" Internal - Near Line SAS (NL-SAS)
Designed for data centers, enterprise storage arrays, and backup archives, the Lenovo 16 TB NL-SAS hard drive delivers massive capacity with reliable performance. Built for 24x7 operation, this 3.5" internal drive combines a rugged form factor, hot-swappable design, and Near Line SAS connectivity to optimize storage density, improve rebuild times, and simplify maintenance in modern storage systems. Whether you’re expanding a storage pool for backups, archiving decades of data, or supporting a large-scale media library, this drive provides a dependable foundation for scalable growth. Lenovo’s NL-SAS solution blends high-capacity storage with enterprise-grade reliability, enabling efficient data tiering and consistent access for critical workloads.
- Massive 16 TB capacity — a high-density 3.5" NL-SAS hard drive designed to store enormous data volumes in a single drive, reducing the number of drives required for backups, archives, media libraries, and virtualized storage pools.
- 7200 RPM performance — optimized for sequential throughput and robust data access, helping improve backup windows, data restores, and daily operations in enterprise storage systems.
- Near Line SAS (NL-SAS) interface — delivers reliable, enterprise-grade data transfer within storage arrays and backup appliances, combining the reliability of SAS with the capacity-density benefits of NL-SAS for cost-effective storage tiers.
- Hot-swappable design — engineered for easy maintenance in storage racks; simply slide the drive out and replace it without powering down the system in many environments, minimizing downtime in high-availability scenarios.
- Compatibility with Lenovo storage ecosystems — built to integrate with Lenovo storage arrays and enterprise systems, ideal for backups, disaster recovery, archiving, and large-scale data repositories in data centers.
Technical Details of Lenovo 16 TB Hard Drive
- Capacity: 16 TB
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch internal hard drive
- Drive Type: Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
- Interface: Near Line SAS (NL-SAS)
- Rotation Speed: 7200 RPM
- Hot-Swappable: Yes
- Designed For: Storage systems, storage arrays, backups, archives
how to install Lenovo 16 TB Hard Drive
- Power down the storage chassis only if required by your specific enclosure or vendor guidelines; locate an available hot-swappable drive bay in the enclosure.
- Open the drive bay cover and prepare the carrier or tray for the 16 TB NL-SAS drive, following the enclosure’s instructions for inserting a replacement disk.
- Secure the Lenovo 16 TB NL-SAS drive into the carrier and slide the assembly into the empty bay until it seats firmly in the backplane connectors.
- Ensure the latch or screws are engaged to hold the drive in place, and verify that any required interlock mechanisms are engaged as specified by your storage system.
- Power on the system (if necessary) and use the storage management console to detect the new disk; configure the drive as part of an existing RAID array or as a standalone volume as your deployment requires.
- Allow the storage array to complete any rebuild or initialization process, then verify drive health, SMART attributes, and status in the management interface to confirm readiness for production workloads.
Frequently asked questions
- Q: Is Lenovo 16 TB NL-SAS drive compatible with Lenovo storage systems?
- A: Yes. This drive is designed for storage systems that support NL-SAS interfaces and is compatible with Lenovo storage arrays and enterprise enclosures; always verify model-specific compatibility with your ecosystem.
- Q: What workloads is this drive best suited for?
- A: It is ideal for backups, archives, large-scale data repositories, and media libraries in data centers where capacity density and reliable, continuous operation are essential for cost-effective storage tiers.
- Q: Does this drive support hot-swapping?
- A: Yes. The 3.5" NL-SAS drive is designed for hot-swappable deployment to minimize downtime in high-availability storage environments, depending on the enclosure and configuration.
- Q: How do I install this drive in my storage array?
- A: Refer to the installation steps above in the “how to install” section and use your storage management console to initialize, configure RAID or volumes, and monitor drive health after installation.
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