Lenovo PM1655 1.60 TB Solid State Drive - 3.5" Internal - SAS (24Gb/s SAS) - Mixed Use

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The Lenovo PM1655 1.60 TB SAS SSD is a next-generation enterprise-grade solid-state drive optimized for mixed-use workloads in ThinkSystem servers. This 3.5-inch internal drive leverages a 24Gb/s SAS interface to deliver high throughput, low latency, and consistent performance across a broad range of applications—from OLTP databases to virtualized environments and analytics. As the successor to the PM1645a, the PM1655 family provides improved performance, efficiency, and endurance, while maintaining enterprise-class reliability and compatibility with modern data center backplanes.

  • Blazing-fast SAS 24Gb/s performance for mixed workloads — This PM1655 drive is built for high-throughput data centers, delivering strong sequential throughput and low latency under diverse I/O patterns. The 24Gb/s SAS interface paired with efficient flash management minimizes queue depth delays, reduces I/O bottlenecks, and helps your ThinkSystem servers sustain peak performance during heavy OLTP, virtualization, and analytics workloads. With robust error detection and advanced wear-leveling, you get consistent responsiveness that servers demand for mission-critical operations.
  • Enterprise-grade reliability for mixed-use environments — Designed for continuous operation in data-center backplanes, the PM1655 provides endurance and data integrity features that keep workloads running smoothly. Ideal for mixed-use scenarios that combine transactional databases, virtual machines, and data analytics, this drive maintains steady performance with predictable latency and strong MTBF characteristics typical of Lenovo ThinkSystem storage solutions.
  • Scalable capacity and flexible deployment — Available in capacities starting at 1.60 TB with PM1655 family options reaching up to 6.4 TB, these drives offer scalable storage density to fit dense servers and storage arrays. The 3.5" internal form factor and SAS interface support seamless integration into existing ThinkSystem backplanes, enabling easy expansion without rewriting your storage topology. In addition, the drives are designed for easy hot-swapping in supported systems to minimize downtime.
  • Optimized for ThinkSystem integration and management — These SAS SSDs are purpose-built to work with Lenovo ThinkSystem servers and management tools, enabling streamlined deployment, firmware updates, and health monitoring. Administrators benefit from consistent drive behavior across the fleet, standardized firmware, and robust warranty coverage backed by Lenovo support. This translates to simplified IT operations and faster time-to-value for storage-intensive workloads.
  • Energy-efficient performance for dense data centers — Despite delivering enterprise-grade speed, the PM1655 is engineered with power-efficient flash management to help lower overall data-center energy consumption. Lower active power during peak performance periods, combined with effective idle power characteristics, contributes to cooler operation, reduced cooling costs, and a smaller total cost of ownership for mixed-use deployments.

Technical Details of Lenovo PM1655 1.60 TB SAS SSD

  • Form factor: 3.5" internal drive
  • Interface: SAS 24Gb/s
  • Capacity: 1.60 TB (base model); PM1655 family supports up to 6.4 TB
  • Product family: PM1655; successor to PM1645a
  • Use case: Mixed-use enterprise storage for ThinkSystem servers

How to Install Lenovo PM1655 1.60 TB SAS SSD

  • Power down the server and unplug it; discharge any static electricity before handling the drive.
  • Open the chassis, locate a compatible 3.5" drive bay, and insert the PM1655 into a drive tray or sled designed for your ThinkSystem server; secure the drive in place.
  • Connect the SAS backplane or controller to the drive using the appropriate SAS cables; ensure the backplane recognizes the new SSD.
  • Power on the server, enter the system BIOS/UEFI or RAID controller utility, and verify that the PM1655 is detected. Initialize and configure the drive as needed (formatting or logical drive creation per your storage policy).
  • Update to the latest firmware if available and set up ongoing health monitoring and SMART checks using Lenovo management tools; plan regular firmware and health checks as part of your standard operations.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is the Lenovo PM1655 1.60 TB SAS SSD? The PM1655 is a 3.5" internal enterprise-grade solid-state drive with a 24Gb/s SAS interface, designed for mixed-use workloads in ThinkSystem servers. The 1.60 TB model provides a balance of capacity and performance within the PM1655 family, which also includes higher-capacity options up to 6.4 TB.
  • What workloads is this drive best for? It is optimized for mixed-use enterprise workloads, including transactional databases, virtualization, analytics, and other I/O-intensive applications that require low latency and high throughput on ThinkSystem platforms.
  • What capacity options exist in the PM1655 family? The PM1655 family offers capacities up to 6.4 TB, with the 1.60 TB model providing an appropriate entry point for dense configurations and scalable performance.
  • How do I install and manage the drive? Install the drive into a compatible 3.5" SAS drive bay in a ThinkSystem server, connect to the SAS backplane, and initialize the drive in your operating system or RAID controller utility; use Lenovo management tools to monitor health and firmware status and perform routine maintenance.

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