Description
Management and Maintenance
The 7Y37A01084 Lenovo 930-8I SATA/SAS 12GBPS PCIE 3.0 X8 Storage Controller can be managed and maintained in several ways.
- Management software: The storage controller can be managed using Lenovo Storage Manager software, which allows for the configuration of RAID levels, monitoring of storage usage, and management of firmware updates.
- Command Line Interface (CLI): The storage controller can also be accessed and configured through a CLI using the Telnet or SSH protocols. This allows for more advanced configuration and troubleshooting of the controller.
- SNMP: The storage controller can be monitored and managed using the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) for network monitoring and management software.
- Maintenance: The storage controller should be kept clean and free of dust to ensure proper airflow and cooling. The firmware should also be regularly updated to ensure that the controller is running the latest version.
- Backups: Regular backups of the data stored on the controller should be performed to ensure that the data can be recovered in case of a failure.
- Firmware upgrade: The firmware of the controller should be upgraded periodically to ensure that the controller is running the latest version. This can be done through the Lenovo Storage Manager software or through the CLI.
- Technical support: Lenovo provides technical support for the storage controller in case of any issues or problems. Customers can contact Lenovo for assistance with troubleshooting and resolving issues with the controller.
Compatibility and System Requirements
The 7Y37A01084 Lenovo 930-8I SATA/SAS 12GBPS PCIE 3.0 X8 Storage Controller is compatible with the following systems:
- Lenovo ThinkSystem SR530
- Lenovo ThinkSystem SR550
- Lenovo ThinkSystem SR570
- Lenovo ThinkSystem SR590
- Lenovo ThinkSystem SR630
- Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650
- Lenovo ThinkSystem SR660
In terms of system requirements, the 7Y37A01084 storage controller has the following:
- A free PCIe 3.0 x8 slot is required to install the controller.
- The controller supports both Windows and Linux operating systems.
- A minimum of 4GB memory is required for the controller to function properly.
- The controller requires a minimum of 100MB of disk space for installation.
- The controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60.
It is important to note that the controller should be used only with Lenovo ThinkSystem servers and Lenovo ThinkSystem storage enclosures. Using it with other systems or storage devices can cause compatibility issues and may void the warranty.
Performance and Scalability
The 7Y37A01084 Lenovo 930-8I SATA/SAS 12GBPS PCIE 3.0 X8 Storage Controller has the following performance and scalability features:
- Performance: The controller supports 12 Gbps SAS and 6 Gbps SATA drives and provides high data transfer rates of up to 12 Gbps per port. This allows for faster access to data and improved overall system performance.
- Scalability: The controller supports up to 256 SAS and SATA drives and has eight internal ports, which allows for a high degree of scalability and flexibility in terms of storage capacity.
- RAID Support: The controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, allowing for data protection and performance optimization.
- Expansion: The controller supports external expansion with the use of SAS expanders, allowing for even more scalability and storage capacity.
- Advanced Features: The controller supports advanced features such as online capacity expansion, online RAID level migration, and advanced data protection, which improves the overall performance and scalability of the system.
- Compatibility: The controller is compatible with Lenovo ThinkSystem servers and supports the use of Lenovo ThinkSystem storage enclosures, which allows for easy integration and scalability with existing systems.
In terms of performance, the controller can handle up to 3.2 million IOPS, which is a very high number for any data storage controller. This will ensure that the system will be able to handle high-performance workloads and can be used for a variety of applications.
General Information 7Y37A01084 Lenovo
Brand: Lenovo
MPN : 7Y37A01084
Type: Controller
Sub-Type: SAS-SATA
SKU : 7Y37A01084
Technical Information 7Y37A01084
Device Type: Storage Controller (Raid) – Plug-In Card – Low Profile
Interface: SATA/SAS 12GB/S
Data Transfer Rate: 1.2 GBPS
Supported Devices: Hard Drive, Disk Array (Raid), Solid State Drive
Channel Qty: 8
Max Storage Devices Qty: 8
Raid Level: Raid 0, Raid 1, Raid 5, Raid 6, Raid 10, Raid 50, Jbod, Raid 6
System Requirements
Suse Linux Enterprise Server 11 For X86/Amd64/Intel Em64t, Red Hat Linux Enterprise Server 6 X64 Edition, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7, Suse Linux Enterprise Server 11 With Xen For Amd64/Em64t, Suse Linux Enterprise Server 12, Vmware Vsphere 6.0 (Esxi), Suse Linux Enterprise Server 12 With Xen, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Vmware Vsphere 6.5 (Esxi)
Designed For Thinksystem Sr530, Sr550, Sr570, Sr590, Sr630, Sr650, Sr850, Sr860, Sr950, St550
