Lenovo DE120S Drive Enclosure - 12Gb/s SAS Host Interface - 2U Rack-mountable

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Lenovo DE120S Drive Enclosure - 12Gb/s SAS Host Interface - 2U Rack-mountable

The Lenovo DE120S Drive Enclosure is a high-capacity, enterprise-grade external storage solution that brings immense storage density into a compact 2U chassis. Designed for data centers, labs, and demanding enterprise environments, this 12-bay 3.5" enclosure supports both HDDs and SSDs, delivering ultra-fast data transfer speeds through a 12Gb/s SAS host interface. It’s purpose-built to scale with your growing workloads, offering flexible configuration options that optimize performance, capacity, and data protection in one robust package. If you’re expanding storage for a file server, backup appliance, or a storage array, the DE120S provides reliable, scalable external storage with Lenovo engineering and a focus on efficiency, reliability, and ease of integration.

  • Massive 12-bay capacity: Accommodates up to 12 x 3.5" drives (HDD or SSD) in a single 2U enclosure, providing a powerful external storage expansion option for servers and storage arrays while preserving valuable rack space.
  • 12Gb/s SAS host interface: Delivers high-bandwidth, low-latency data transfer between the enclosure and your SAS controller, enabling fast backups, rapid data access, and smooth large-file performance for media, analytics, and virtualization workloads.
  • Compact 2U form factor: A space-efficient enclosure that fits into standard 19-inch racks, offering enterprise-grade storage density without demanding additional real estate in your data center.
  • Flexible drive support: Whether you prefer traditional HDDs for capacity or SSDs for performance, the DE120S supports 12 drives of either type, letting you tailor your storage tiering strategy to your workload requirements.
  • Configurable modes for performance and capacity: The enclosure provides configurable operating modes to optimize data throughput, protection, and efficiency based on your environment, workload mix, and budget, enabling you to strike the right balance between speed and space.

Technical Details of Lenovo DE120S Drive Enclosure

  • 12Gb/s SAS Host Interface
  • 2U rack-mountable enclosure
  • 12 x 3.5" bays (HDD or SSD supported)
  • 12
  • 3.5" HDDs and/or 3.5" SSDs
  • External storage expansion for Lenovo servers, storage arrays, and compatible third-party systems with SAS controllers

How to Install Lenovo DE120S Drive Enclosure

  • Prepare your rack: Place the DE120S in a standard 19-inch rack. Secure the enclosure with rack screws to ensure stability and proper airflow. Verify that there is adequate clearance for front-access drive installation and rear cabling.
  • Connect the data interface: Connect the SAS data cable from your server or storage controller to the DE120S’s SAS host interface. Use the appropriate port on your controller to maximize bandwidth and ensure compatibility with your existing storage topology.
  • Power up: Attach the enclosure to a suitable power source and power it on. Confirm that the enclosure receives power and that any status indicators reflect normal operation as documented in the user guide.
  • Populate drives: Install up to 12 drives into the 3.5" bays. Ensure drives are properly aligned and seated, and follow any drive-specific guidance from your drives’ manufacturer regarding torque and caddy installation. If you’re using a mix of HDDs and SSDs, plan your drive layout to optimize performance and redundancy according to your storage strategy.
  • Configure and verify: Once connected and powered, boot your server and access your storage management software or BIOS/UEFI configuration utility. Detect the DE120S enclosure and the installed drives. Configure any desired modes or settings offered by the enclosure to balance throughput, capacity, and data protection. Finally, create the desired volumes or arrays in your operating system or storage controller software, and verify accessibility from hosts.

Frequently asked questions

  • Q: How many drives can the Lenovo DE120S hold?

    A: The enclosure supports up to 12 drives in 12 x 3.5" bays, enabling substantial external storage capacity in a compact 2U chassis.

  • Q: What types of drives are supported?

    A: It supports both 3.5" HDDs and 3.5" SSDs, providing flexibility to maximize capacity or performance depending on workload requirements. You can mix drive types across the bays as needed for your storage strategy.

  • Q: What interface does the DE120S use?

    A: The enclosure uses a 12Gb/s SAS host interface to connect with SAS controllers, delivering high bandwidth and low latency essential for enterprise workloads.

  • Q: Is the enclosure suitable for rack environments?

    A: Yes. The DE120S is designed as a 2U rack-mountable enclosure, making it ideal for data centers and server rooms where space efficiency and rack compatibility are important.

  • Q: Can I mix HDDs and SSDs in the same DE120S?

    A: Yes, the 12 bays support both HDDs and SSDs, allowing you to tailor storage performance and capacity to your application’s needs by mixing drive types within the enclosure.


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