Lenovo ThinkSystem 2TB 2.5" SAS 12Gb/s 7.2K RPM 512n Hot Swap HDD

Overview

The Lenovo 7XB7A00035 is a 2TB 2.5-inch SAS hard drive designed to provide reliable and expandable storage for Lenovo ThinkSystem and ThinkAgile servers. It delivers fast data transfer speeds of up to 12Gb/s through its SAS interface, supporting workloads that require quick access to large amounts of data. With a spindle speed of 7200 RPM, this drive balances performance and power efficiency, making it suitable for enterprise environments where uptime and responsiveness are critical.

Key features

• 2.5-inch form factor allows for high-density server configurations without sacrificing storage capacity.
• SAS interface running at 12Gb/s ensures rapid data movement between the drive and server backplane, improving application responsiveness.
• 7200 RPM spindle speed provides steady throughput while maintaining manageable power and cooling requirements.
• Hot swap capability enables drive replacement or upgrades without shutting down the server, minimizing downtime in production environments.
• Advanced format 512n sector size simplifies integration with existing storage arrays, reducing setup complexity.
• Supports data transfer rates up to 1.2 GB/s, helping virtual machines and databases operate efficiently during peak usage.

Key specs

• Storage capacity: 2 TB
• Form factor: 2.5 inch
• Interface: SAS 12 Gb/s
• Spindle speed: 7200 RPM
• Sector size: Advanced format 512n
• Maximum data transfer rate: 1.2 GB/s

Connectivity and compatibility

This hard drive is compatible with a wide range of Lenovo ThinkSystem and ThinkAgile server models, fitting standard 2.5-inch bays commonly found in enterprise server racks. The SAS 12Gb/s interface supports high-speed connections to server backplanes, ensuring seamless integration into existing storage infrastructures.

Ideal uses and environments

The Lenovo 7XB7A00035 is well suited for IT administrators managing virtualized clusters, file servers, or backup targets in small to medium-sized business environments. Its hot swap design and balanced performance make it a strong choice for setups where continuous operation is essential and storage capacity needs to grow without disruption.