The Lenovo 930-16I SATA/SAS 12GB/S PCIE 3.0 X8 Storage Controller (Raid) is a reliable and high-performance controller card that is designed for use with Lenovo ThinkSystem servers. However, like any other piece of hardware, it may sometimes experience issues. Some of the most common issues and troubleshooting steps for this controller card are listed below:
- Driver conflicts: If the controller card is not detected by the operating system or is not functioning properly, there may be a conflict with the drivers. To resolve this issue, make sure that the latest drivers are installed and that the drivers are compatible with the operating system.
- Firmware updates: Outdated firmware can cause various issues with the controller card. Make sure that the latest firmware is installed on the controller card to resolve any issues.
- Cable connections: Make sure that the cables connecting the controller card to the hard drives are properly connected and tightened.
- Power supply issues: If the controller card is not functioning properly, make sure that the power supply is providing the necessary power and that there are no loose connections.
- Hard drive compatibility: Make sure that the hard drives being used with the controller card are compatible and that they are connected to the correct ports.
- RAID configuration: If the RAID configuration is not set up properly, it can cause issues with the controller card. Make sure that the RAID configuration is set up correctly and that all the drives are recognized by the controller card.
In conclusion, the Lenovo 930-16I SATA/SAS 12GB/S PCIE 3.0 X8 Storage Controller (Raid) is a reliable and high-performance controller card that may sometimes experience issues. To resolve any issues, make sure that the latest drivers are installed, the firmware is updated, the cables are properly connected, the power supply is functioning properly, the hard drives are compatible, and the RAID configuration is set up correctly.
Upgradability and Scalability OptionsThe 7Y37A01085 Lenovo 930-16I SATA/SAS 12GB/S PCIE 3.0 X8 Storage Controller (Raid) for ThinkSystem is designed for high-performance data storage and management. It is a scalable and upgradeable storage controller that offers several options for scalability and upgradeability.
- Expansion of storage capacity: The 7Y37A01085 Lenovo 930-16I SATA/SAS 12GB/S PCIE 3.0 X8 Storage Controller supports multiple hard drives, which can be added to the system to expand storage capacity as needed. This allows businesses to start small and scale up as their storage requirements grow.
- Upgrade to faster drives: The controller supports both SATA and SAS hard drives, and businesses can upgrade to faster drives as their storage needs evolve. This will provide improved performance and data access speed.
- Upgrade to more advanced RAID levels: The controller supports multiple RAID levels and businesses can upgrade to more advanced RAID levels as needed to improve data protection and security.
- Upgrade to faster host bus speeds: The controller supports PCIE 3.0 x8 bus speeds and businesses can upgrade to faster host bus speeds for improved performance.
In conclusion, the 7Y37A01085 Lenovo 930-16I SATA/SAS 12GB/S PCIE 3.0 X8 Storage Controller (Raid) for ThinkSystem offers a scalable and upgradeable storage solution that provides businesses with the flexibility to expand storage capacity, upgrade to faster drives, upgrade to more advanced RAID levels, and upgrade to faster host bus speeds as their storage needs evolve.
Compatibility with ThinkSystem Servers and Operating SystemsThe 7Y37A01085 Lenovo 930-16I SATA/SAS 12GB/S PCIE 3.0 X8 Storage Controller (Raid) is compatible with Lenovo ThinkSystem servers. This storage controller is designed to provide high-performance data storage and management capabilities for ThinkSystem servers. It supports both SATA and SAS hard drives and features a PCIE 3.0 X8 interface for fast data transfer speeds.
The 7Y37A01085 Lenovo 930-16I SATA/SAS 12GB/S PCIE 3.0 X8 Storage Controller (Raid) supports the following ThinkSystem servers:
- ThinkSystem SR630
- ThinkSystem SR650
- ThinkSystem SR850
- ThinkSystem ST550
It is important to note that this storage controller is not compatible with all ThinkSystem servers and it is important to check the compatibility before purchasing the controller. The compatibility information is available in the system documentation, the Lenovo website, or by contacting the Lenovo technical support team.
In conclusion, the 7Y37A01085 Lenovo 930-16I SATA/SAS 12GB/S PCIE 3.0 X8 Storage Controller (Raid) is compatible with specific Lenovo ThinkSystem servers and provides high-performance data storage and management capabilities.
General Information- Brand: Lenovo
- MPN : 7Y37A01085
- Type: Controller
- Sub-Type: SAS-SATA
- Device Type Storage Controller (Raid) - Plug-In Card - Low Profile
- Bus Type PCIE 3.0 X8
- Interface SATA/SAS 12GB/S
- Data Transfer Rate 1.2 GBPS
- Supported Devices Hard Drive, Disk Array (Raid), Solid State Drive
- Channel Qty 16
- Max Storage Devices Qty 16
- Raid Level Raid 0, Raid 1, Raid 5, Raid 6, Raid 10, Raid 50, Jbod, Raid 60
- 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 Sr550, Sr570, Sr590, Sr630, Sr650, Sr850, Sr860, Sr950, St550
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