Lenovo ThinkSystem 1.2TB 2.5" 10000RPM SAS 12Gb/s Hot Swap 512n HDD

Overview

The Lenovo 7XB7A00027 is a 2.5-inch enterprise hard drive designed for ThinkSystem and ThinkAgile servers, offering 1.2 TB of storage capacity with a 12 Gb/s SAS interface. It features a spindle speed of 10,000 rpm and a sustained data transfer rate of 1.2 GBps, making it well suited for demanding workloads such as transactional databases and virtual machines. Its hot-swap capability allows for easy replacement or addition without shutting down the server, supporting continuous operation in critical environments.

Key features

• Hot-swap design enables drive replacement or expansion without interrupting server uptime, minimizing maintenance windows.
• High spindle speed of 10,000 rpm ensures responsive performance for data-intensive applications and fast access times.
• 512n sector format maintains compatibility with legacy systems, simplifying data migration and integration.
• 12 Gb/s SAS interface delivers reliable and fast connectivity for enterprise storage environments.
• Engineered and validated by Lenovo to meet the reliability and durability requirements of modern data centers.
• Compact 2.5-inch form factor fits seamlessly into Lenovo ThinkSystem and ThinkAgile server bays.

Key specs

• Storage capacity: 1.2 TB
• Interface: 12 Gb/s SAS
• Spindle speed: 10,000 rpm
• Sustained data transfer rate: 1.2 GBps
• Sector format: 512n (512-byte native sectors)
• Form factor: 2.5-inch

Connectivity and compatibility

This hard drive is compatible with Lenovo ThinkSystem and ThinkAgile servers that support 2.5-inch SAS drives. The 12 Gb/s SAS interface ensures high-speed data transfer and broad compatibility with enterprise storage controllers and RAID configurations. Its native 512n sector format helps maintain seamless integration with existing storage infrastructures, reducing the need for complex reformatting during upgrades or replacements.

Ideal uses and environments

The Lenovo 7XB7A00027 is a strong choice for data centers and enterprise environments that require dependable storage for transactional databases, virtualization hosts, and web application clusters. Its balance of capacity, speed, and hot-swap serviceability fits well in setups where uptime is critical and storage demands are high. IT administrators will appreciate the drive’s reliability and ease of maintenance in 24/7 operations.