Lenovo 400 GB SAS Solid State Drive — 2.5" Internal, Hot-Swappable, 12Gb/s SAS

Designed for demanding data centers and enterprise IT environments, the Lenovo 400 GB Solid State Drive (SSD) delivers reliable, high-performance storage in a compact 2.5-inch form factor. This SAS (12Gb/s SAS) drive is engineered to power critical workloads with fast access to data, improved I/O responsiveness, and reduced latency. Whether you’re refreshing a server fleet, expanding a back-end storage pool, or optimizing virtualization storage, this hot-swappable SSD is built to maximize uptime and maintain a steady cadence of operations. With a robust 400 GB capacity, you gain ample space for operating systems, databases, caching tiers, and frequently accessed data, while keeping physical rack space—and energy usage—efficient. Lenovo’s enterprise-grade approach emphasizes reliability and energy efficiency, helping data centers lower total cost of ownership without compromising performance.

• Enterprise-grade reliability in a compact 2.5" form factor. This Lenovo SSD is designed for continuous operation in server, storage, and data center environments, delivering dependable performance under load and around-the-clock access to critical data.
• Hot-swappable SAS drive for minimal downtime. The drive is engineered to be swapped in and out without powering down the server or storage backplane, enabling faster maintenance and upgrades while keeping service windows tight.
• 1080p-plus performance potential with 12Gb/s SAS interface. The 12Gb/s SAS interface provides high-throughput data transfer and low latency, supporting demanding workloads such as virtualization, database caching, and high-IOPS applications.
• Large storage base capacity in a compact footprint. With 400 GB of capacity, you’ve got ample room for OS images, hypervisor components, frequently accessed data, and performance-enhancing caching tiers within a smaller drive footprint.
• Energy-efficient operation for reduced TCO. Built with power-conscious design principles, this SSD helps lower energy consumption and cooling requirements in dense server environments while maintaining reliability and endurance.

Technical Details of Lenovo 400 GB Solid State Drive - 2.5" Internal - SAS (12Gb/s SAS)

• Capacity: 400 GB
• Form factor: 2.5" internal drive
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
• Hot-swappable: Yes
• Power and energy efficiency: Designed to minimize energy usage while maximizing reliability
• Designed for enterprise workloads with robust durability and steady performance under load

How to install Lenovo 400 GB SAS Solid State Drive

• Power down the system if your server or storage backplane is not explicitly configured for hot-swapping. If your infrastructure supports hot-swapping, you may proceed with caution in accordance with your hardware’s maintenance procedures.
• Identify the correct 2.5" drive bay or SAS backplane slot for replacement or expansion. Ensure you have a compatible drive caddy or sled that matches your server or storage enclosure.
• Remove any existing drive from the bay (if replacing) by unlocking or unthreading the drive sled as required by your chassis. Wait for any backplane indicators to indicate the bay is ready for a new drive.
• Insert the Lenovo 400 GB SAS SSD into the drive bay or backplane slot. Gently seat the drive and secure it with mounting screws or fasteners as dictated by the enclosure’s design. Ensure the drive is fully engaged with both data and power connections.
• Connect the SAS data cable and power connections to the drive backplane or controller. If the drive does not require manual cabling due to a backplane interface, confirm the drive is properly seated and backplane indicators show a healthy connection.
• Power on the system (if applicable) and enter the RAID controller or operating system interface. Initialize and configure the new drive according to your storage policy—this may involve creating or expanding a RAID volume, formatting, or adding the drive to an existing pool.
• Run a quick health check or diagnostic to verify SMART status and drive recognition. Monitor for any warning indicators and confirm data paths are stable before placing the drive into production workloads.
• Document the installation for asset management and future maintenance. Note the drive model, capacity, and location within the chassis to streamline future upgrades or replacements.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is the capacity of this Lenovo SSD? A: The drive provides 400 GB of storage capacity, suitable for operating system images, caching layers, or data that benefits from fast access within enterprise workloads.
• Q: Is the Lenovo 400 GB SAS SSD hot-swappable? A: Yes. The drive is designed for hot-swappable operation, allowing replacement without powering down the server or storage backplane when your hardware supports it.
• Q: Which interface does it use? A: It uses the SAS 12Gb/s interface, offering high data transfer speeds and lower latency to improve overall I/O performance in storage environments.
• Q: What form factor is it? A: It is a 2.5" internal drive, a common choice for modern servers, backplanes, and storage arrays that support 2.5" SAS SSDs.
• Q: Is this drive suitable for data centers and virtualization workloads? A: Yes. The combination of enterprise-oriented reliability, modest capacity, and fast SAS interface makes it well-suited for OS boot drives, caching tiers, virtualization hosts, and other data-center scenarios where steady throughput and quick access matter.
• Q: How should I install this drive? A: Follow standard enterprise-drive installation practices: ensure compatibility with your chassis or backplane, handle the drive with anti-static precautions, insert into a hot-swappable bay if available, connect SAS and power to the backplane, and configure the drive within your RAID or storage management software after installation.