Lenovo 45J7918 1 TB Hard Drive - 3.5" Internal SATA (SATA/300)

Upgrade your Lenovo ThinkCentre or ThinkStation with a high-capacity, high-speed storage solution. The Lenovo 45J7918 1 TB hard drive is a 3.5-inch internal SATA HDD designed for reliability in business environments. Built for Lenovo ecosystems, it delivers solid performance for everyday productivity, large file handling, and data-intensive workloads across ThinkCentre M57/M57p eco USFF desktops and ThinkStation S10/D10 Series workstations. With a 7200 rpm spindle and a SATA/300 interface, this drive strikes a balance between capacity, speed, and compatibility that IT departments value for seamless upgrades and dependable operation.

Boasting up to 300 MB/s instantaneous data transfer, this drive offers a meaningful performance uplift over older SATA generations, enabling faster OS boot times, accelerated file transfers, and quicker access to large datasets. The 1 TB capacity provides ample headroom for documents, databases, media libraries, and project files, helping teams manage growth without constant archiving or external storage. Whether you're refreshing aging hardware or outfitting a new build, the Lenovo 45J7918 is engineered to integrate smoothly into Lenovo’s enterprise lineup, delivering straightforward installation and dependable storage performance.

Designed with business workflows in mind, this hard drive supports the long-term reliability required by corporate environments. Its compatibility with Lenovo’s ThinkCentre and ThinkStation lines means IT managers can standardize on a single, familiar storage solution across multiple models, simplifying maintenance, imaging, and lifecycle planning. The combination of a robust 1 TB capacity and the proven 7200 RPM performance makes this HDD suitable for primary storage in desktops and as a dependable data reservoir in workstations, supporting backups, media libraries, software repositories, and virtual machine testing scenarios where consistent throughput matters.

As a 3.5-inch internal SATA drive, the Lenovo 45J7918 adheres to a widely supported form factor and interface, ensuring broad compatibility with existing hardware and mounting options. The SATA/300 interface (often referred to as SATA II) remains a versatile choice for many generations of motherboards and storage controllers, making this drive a practical upgrade option even for systems that aren’t yet configured for the latest SATA standard. The result is a cost-effective storage upgrade that delivers meaningful performance gains without requiring new motherboards or complex adapter setups.

In addition to raw performance and capacity, this drive is built to integrate into Lenovo’s storage ecosystem with predictable behavior and straightforward serviceability. It’s an excellent choice for organizations that want to simplify procurement and deployment, as well as for professional users seeking a dependable second drive for data-heavy workloads. When paired with the right system configuration, the Lenovo 45J7918 can help maintain smooth operations, faster data access, and more responsive multitasking—crucial for productivity in business environments.

• High-capacity storage with strong performance: A full 1 terabyte of space paired with 7200 RPM spinning speed provides ample room for documents, databases, media libraries, and large project files while delivering faster data access and improved multitasking compared with slower drives. This makes it an ideal upgrade for ThinkCentre desktops and ThinkStation workstations used for everyday productivity tasks, backups, and data-intensive applications.
• Fast, efficient SATA/300 interface: The 3.5" internal HDD uses the SATA/300 standard to deliver reliable, sequential transfer rates that enhance file copies, OS load times, and application launches. This SATA II interface maintains broad compatibility with a wide range of motherboards and storage controllers, ensuring a smooth upgrade path for both legacy and contemporary Lenovo systems.
• Performance uplift with 300 MB/s transfer rate: The drive delivers up to 300 MB/s sequential transfer, enabling quicker large-file operations, faster backups, and more responsive system performance. This uplift translates to a more efficient workflow for business workloads and media-heavy tasks in Lenovo environments.
• Designed for Lenovo ThinkCentre and ThinkStation ecosystems: Specifically tailored for Lenovo ThinkCentre M57/M57p eco USFF desktops and ThinkStation S10/D10 series, this drive integrates with Lenovo’s enterprise hardware lineup, supporting reliable operation, predictable power usage, and straightforward replacement in supported models.
• Easy integration and upgrade: With a standard 3.5-inch internal form factor and a universal SATA interface, the Lenovo 45J7918 is simple to install in compatible bays. It supports typical enterprise and home setups, enabling IT teams to deploy additional storage across multiple systems with familiar installation steps and minimal downtime.

Technical Details of Lenovo 45J7918 1 TB Hard Drive

• Model: 45J7918
• Capacity: 1 TB
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch internal drive
• Interface: SATA/300 (SATA II)
• Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
• Sequential Data Transfer Rate: Up to 300 MB/s
• Compatible Systems: Lenovo ThinkCentre M57/M57p eco USFF desktops; ThinkStation S10/D10 Series
• Applications: Desktop and workstation storage within Lenovo ecosystems

How to Install Lenovo 45J7918 1 TB Hard Drive

Follow these general steps to install or upgrade in compatible Lenovo systems. Ensure you follow safety guidelines and consult your device documentation for model-specific details.

• Power down the computer, unplug from power, and ground yourself to avoid static discharge.
• Open the chassis or access panel and locate a 3.5-inch drive bay to accept the new HDD.
• If replacing an existing drive, disconnect the data and power cables from the old drive and remove the drive.
• Mount the Lenovo 45J7918 in the drive bay, aligning the screw holes and securing the drive with screws.
• Connect a SATA data cable from the motherboard to the drive and attach the power connector from the power supply.
• Close the chassis, reconnect power, and boot the system. In the operating system, initialize, partition, and format the new drive as needed.
• Optional BIOS/UEFI configuration: set SATA mode to AHCI for best performance on modern systems.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What capacity and speed does the Lenovo 45J7918 offer? A: It provides 1 TB of storage, spins at 7200 RPM, uses a SATA/300 interface, and can deliver up to 300 MB/s sequential transfer.
• Q: Which Lenovo systems is this drive designed for? A: It is designed for Lenovo ThinkCentre M57/M57p eco USFF desktops and ThinkStation S10/D10 Series workstations, and it is compatible with other systems that accept a standard 3.5-inch SATA HDD.
• Q: Can this drive be used as a primary OS drive? A: Yes, it can serve as either a primary OS drive or data storage in a larger storage setup; for optimal OS boot times, many users pair an SSD for the OS and use this HDD for data storage or backups.
• Q: What kind of performance improvement can I expect? A: The drive delivers up to 300 MB/s sequential transfer, which can improve file transfers, OS load times, and large file operations compared with older SATA generations.
• Q: How do I know if this drive will fit my Lenovo system? A: If your system accepts a 3.5-inch internal SATA HDD and uses the SATA/300 interface, it should be compatible; always verify the model and bay fit in your specific ThinkCentre or ThinkStation configuration.