Lenovo 6 TB Hard Drive - 3.5" Internal - SATA (SATA/600)

The Lenovo 6 TB 3.5" internal SATA hard drive is engineered for demanding ThinkServer environments and enterprise storage needs. Built to deliver scalable capacity, consistent performance, and dependable reliability, this drive is designed to help organizations evolve their data infrastructure without compromising uptime or data integrity. Whether you’re expanding a growing file server, powering a virtualization host, or strengthening a RAID array, this 6 TB HDD provides the foundation for more efficient storage management, faster backups, and seamless data access. Lenovo’s focus on performance enhancement and feature enablement means upgrades like this drive bring tangible value to your servers through improved storage density, durability, and field-proven reliability. It is optimized for enterprise workloads, enabling you to optimize space, cut costs, and scale as your data grows, all while maintaining the robust reliability ThinkServer systems are known for. With the SATA/600 interface, you gain a balance of bandwidth and power efficiency that supports large sequential transfers and steady streaming of data, even under heavier load. This drive is a practical, future-ready upgrade for Lenovo ThinkServer deployments and other enterprise-grade servers seeking dependable, high-capacity storage.

• The capacity you need to store massive datasets, archives, backups, and virtual machine images. With 6 terabytes of raw storage, you can consolidate more data into fewer drives, simplify management, and extend the life of your storage pool while reducing the number of drives in your enclosure.
• Enterprise-grade reliability for 24/7 operations. Designed for server environments, this HDD emphasizes durability, steady performance, and long-term reliability in RAID arrays, NAS backends, and performance-tersistent storage workloads. It’s built to endure typical data-center temperatures, vibrations, and continuous read/write cycles that accompany enterprise use cases.
• High-bandwidth SATA/600 interface. The SATA III (SATA/600) interface provides up to 6 Gbps of real-world bandwidth, enabling faster sequential reads and writes, smoother backups, and efficient large-file transfers. This translates to quicker data restores, shorter maintenance windows, and improved overall storage responsiveness.
• Easy integration with Lenovo ThinkServer and enterprise ecosystems. This drive is designed to slot into ThinkServer platforms and other enterprise servers with standard 3.5" drive bays and backplanes, helping you upgrade storage capacity without major architectural changes. It supports common storage configurations, RAID levels, and management tools used in professional data centers.
• Cost-effective scalability and flexible deployment. By delivering a high-capacity solution in a single 3.5" form factor, it enables scalable growth and efficient drive provisioning. This drive supports efficient drive recycling and expansion strategies, letting you optimize total cost of ownership while maintaining reliable performance.

Technical Details of Lenovo 6 TB Hard Drive - 3.5" Internal - SATA (SATA/600)

• Capacity: 6 TB
• Form factor: 3.5 inches
• Interface: SATA III (SATA/600) 6 Gbps
• Drive type: Internal hard disk drive (HDD)
• Compatibility: Designed for Lenovo ThinkServer systems and other enterprise servers
• Notes: Enterprise-grade HDD suitable for RAID deployments and data-intensive environments

How to Install Lenovo 6 TB Hard Drive - 3.5" Internal - SATA

• Power down and unplug the server, then remove the chassis side panel to access the drive bays and backplane.
• Prepare an available 3.5" drive tray or sled if your chassis uses hot-swap trays, and mount the 6 TB drive securely into the tray using the included screws or mounting hardware.
• Connect the SATA data cable and the power connector from the server’s backplane or power supply to the drive. Ensure the cables are seated firmly to prevent intermittent connections.
• Reinstall the drive tray into the chassis, secure it, and reseat any cables that may have shifted during installation. Power on the server and enter BIOS/RAID controller utility to detect the new drive.
• Initialize the drive in the operating system or storage management tool, and add it to an existing RAID array or storage pool as needed. Confirm the drive shows healthy SMART status and monitor its performance within your storage configuration.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What capacity is this drive?
  A: This Lenovo hard drive provides 6 TB of storage capacity, suitable for large-scale data storage, backups, and virtualization workloads.
• Q: What interface does it use?
  A: It uses the SATA III interface, also known as SATA/600, offering up to 6 Gbps bandwidth for improved data transfer rates.
• Q: Is it compatible with Lenovo ThinkServer?
  A: Yes, this drive is designed for Lenovo ThinkServer systems and is appropriate for other enterprise servers that support 3.5" SATA drives.
• Q: Can this drive be hot-swapped?
  A: Hot-swap capability depends on the server chassis and drive backplane. If your enclosure supports hot-swapping, you can replace or upgrade drives with minimal downtime; consult your server manual for specifics.
• Q: What warranty comes with this drive?
  A: Lenovo provides enterprise-grade warranty coverage for this drive. Check the product packaging or Lenovo’s official warranty terms for exact details and duration.