Description
Product overview of Lenovo ThinkSystem 430-8i Storage Controller
The Lenovo ThinkSystem 430-8i Storage Controller is a PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) based storage solution designed to support a range of enterprise-class storage arrays. It is specifically designed for data-intensive applications and provides high-performance, reliability, and scalability to meet the needs of modern data centers.
In this article, we will delve into the various features of the Lenovo 01KN500 ThinkSystem 430-8i 12GBPS PCI-E Storage Controller and how it can benefit enterprise-level data storage applications.
Key Features of the Lenovo 01KN500 PCI-E Storage Controller
The Lenovo 01KN500 ThinkSystem 430-8i 12GBPS PCI-E Storage Controller supports RAID levels 0, 1, 10, and 5. This allows for greater data redundancy and protection, ensuring that critical data is protected in the event of a drive failure.
High-Speed Performance
The ThinkSystem 430-8i Storage Controller provides high-speed performance with up to 12 Gbps of bandwidth. This ensures that data can be accessed quickly and efficiently, even in high-load environments.
Large Storage Capacity
The Lenovo 01KN500 ThinkSystem 430-8i 12GBPS PCI-E Storage Controller supports up to 240 SAS or SATA devices, allowing for massive amounts of data to be stored on a single controller. This makes it ideal for large-scale data storage applications.
Easy Management
The ThinkSystem 430-8i Storage Controller can be easily managed through the Lenovo XClarity Controller. This provides a centralized management interface for all Lenovo servers, storage, and networking devices, making it easy to manage and configure the storage controller.
Scalability
The Lenovo 01KN500 ThinkSystem 430-8i 12GBPS PCI-E Storage Controller is highly scalable, supporting up to 64 physical cores and up to 16 GB of cache memory. This ensures that the storage controller can handle even the most demanding workloads.
Flexible Connectivity
The ThinkSystem 430-8i Storage Controller supports a range of connectivity options, including SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives. This makes it easy to integrate the storage controller into a range of storage arrays and configurations.
High Availability
The Lenovo 01KN500 ThinkSystem 430-8i 12GBPS PCI-E Storage Controller provides high availability with hot-swappable components and advanced error checking and correction. This ensures that the storage controller can continue to operate even in the event of a component failure.
Benefits of the Lenovo 01KN500 ThinkSystem 430-8i 12GBPS PCI-E Storage Controller
The Lenovo 01KN500 ThinkSystem 430-8i 12GBPS PCI-E Storage Controller provides high-speed performance, allowing for quick and efficient data access. This makes it ideal for data-intensive applications such as databases, virtualization, and cloud computing.
Improved Data Protection
The RAID support provided by the ThinkSystem 430-8i Storage Controller ensures that critical data is protected in the event of a drive failure. This improves data protection and ensures that data is always available when needed.
Increased Scalability
The Lenovo 01KN500 ThinkSystem 430-8i 12GBPS PCI-E Storage Controller is highly scalable, supporting a large number of drives and providing up to 16 GB of cache memory. This ensures that the storage controller can handle even the most demanding workloads and can be easily scaled up as data storage needs grow.
General Information about the Lenovo 01KN500
- Manufacturer: Lenovo
- Part Number or SKU# 01KN500
- Device Type: Storage Controller Plug-in Card Low Profile
- Product Type: Host Bus Adapter
Technical Information for Lenovo SAS/SATA Adapter
- Bus Type: PCI-E 3.0 X8
- Interface: SATA/SAS 12GBPS
- Data Transfer Rate: 1.2 GBPS
- Supported Devices Hard Drive, Solid State Drive
- 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
Contact us or ask for live chat/help if you have any questions about the compatibility of this item to ensure the model’s matching features with your current system.
