Lenovo S4620 3.84 TB SATA SSD — 2.5" Internal, SATA/600, Mixed Use

The Lenovo S4620 3.84 TB Solid State Drive delivers enterprise-grade performance, high capacity, and energy efficiency in a compact 2.5" form factor with a convenient 3.5" carrier. Built on Intel’s 144-layer 3D NAND TLC flash and a reliable 6Gbps SATA interface, this drive is engineered for mixed-use workloads across servers, storage arrays, and workstations. With fast read and write responsiveness, rapid data access, and steady throughput, the S4620 is designed to accelerate boot times, database operations, virtualization, and file-intensive applications while keeping power consumption low and reliability high.

Engineered for reliability in demanding environments, the S4620 leverages advanced TLC flash memory and a smart controller design to balance performance and endurance. The result is a scalable storage solution that helps reduce latency, improve IOPS, and support heavy I/O profiles typical of mixed-use deployments. This drive is a practical, cost-effective option for data centers and enterprises seeking a robust SSD with substantial capacity, without sacrificing energy efficiency or compatibility with existing SATA-based infrastructure.

Designed to simplify deployment, the S4620 fits the standard 2.5" drive bay and can be used with a 3.5" carrier, enabling flexible integration into a wide range of server chassis, backplanes, and storage enclosures. Its SATA (SATA/600) interface ensures broad compatibility with legacy and modern systems alike, making it an ideal upgrade path for aging disks or for expanding storage pools in mixed-use environments. The combination of high-density NAND, a mature SATA interface, and Lenovo’s engineering focus on reliability makes this SSD a dependable backbone for data-intensive workloads that require both capacity and consistent performance.

• High-capacity design for mixed workloads: The 3.84 TB capacity provides ample space for operating systems, applications, databases, virtualization images, and large data sets, enabling streamlined storage without frequent expansion. This makes it ideal for boot drives, catalog databases, media libraries, and enterprise file shares where fast, reliable access is essential.
• Flexible form factor with 3.5" carrier: The 2.5" internal drive can be paired with a 3.5" carrier, offering compatibility with a wide array of server masstruc­tures, desktops, and storage enclosures. This flexibility makes upgrades straightforward and minimizes downtime during deployment or maintenance.
• Fast SATA 6Gbps interface for predictable performance: The SATA/600 interface ensures solid sequential and random I/O performance, delivering lower latency and consistent throughput across mixed-use workloads. It aligns with most data-center backplanes and provides dependable performance without requiring newer PCIe infrastructure.
• Intel 144-layer 3D NAND TLC for density and endurance: Leveraging 144-layer 3D NAND TLC flash optimizes storage density while balancing endurance and power efficiency. This architecture supports sustained data access patterns common in mixed-use environments, helping to maintain performance over time.
• Energy-efficient design for lower TCO: The drive’s power-conscious architecture reduces energy consumption and heat generation, contributing to lower operating costs and simpler cooling requirements in dense server rooms and data centers while preserving reliability under continuous workloads.

Technical Details of Lenovo S4620 3.84 TB Solid State Drive

• Capacity: 3.84 TB
• Form factor: 2.5" internal drive with compatibility for a 3.5" carrier
• Interface: SATA 6Gbps (SATA/600)
• NAND type: Intel 144-layer 3D NAND TLC flash
• Workload suitability: Mixed-use / enterprise-grade storage for servers, workstations, and storage arrays
• Power efficiency: Energy-efficient design to reduce thermal output and operating costs

How to Install Lenovo S4620

• Prepare the system: Power down the server or workstation and disconnect power sources. Ensure you have a compatible drive bay or carrier ready for installation.
• Remove the existing drive or caddy: If replacing a drive, carefully remove the existing unit from its bay or backplane, following your system’s maintenance procedures.
• Insert the S4620 into the carrier: Place the 2.5" internal SSD into a compatible 3.5" carrier if required, securing it with screws or the carrier’s retention mechanism.
• Connect to the system: Reinsert the carrier into the server or workstation, then connect the SATA data cable and power connector to the SSD/backplane as appropriate.
• Configure and format: Power on the system, initialize the drive in your operating system or RAID controller, create necessary volumes, and format for use. Update firmware if offered by Lenovo or the vendor for optimal reliability.
• Verify operation: Confirm the drive is recognized by the BIOS/UEFI and operating system, run basic benchmarks if desired, and monitor for thermals and performance during initial workloads.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What workloads is the Lenovo S4620 best suited for? A: The S4620 is designed for mixed-use enterprise workloads, including databases, virtualization, file services, content repositories, and other environments that require large-capacity, reliable SATA storage with solid performance.
• Q: Is the S4620 compatible with SATA 6Gbps backplanes? A: Yes. The drive uses the standard SATA 6Gbps interface and is compatible with most systems that support SATA SSDs, including servers, workstations, and storage arrays that utilize a 2.5" drive form factor.
• Q: Does this drive require a special controller? A: The Lenovo S4620 is designed to work with typical SATA controllers and backplanes used in enterprise environments. No special or proprietary controller is required beyond standard SATA interfaces.
• Q: How does the S4620 handle power and cooling? A: The drive emphasizes energy efficiency to reduce power usage and heat output, contributing to lower cooling requirements and quieter operation in dense deployments.
• Q: What deployment scenarios benefit most from the S4620? A: Large-capacity storage pools, mixed-use servers, virtualization hosts, and media/file servers where high density, reliability, and steady throughput are priorities.