Name: 4C57A16216 Lenovo ThinkSystem SD530 Hardware RAID Kit 530-8i 8-Bay SAS/SATA
Brand: Lenovo
SKU: 4C57A16216
Price: 87.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Lenovo ThinkSystem SD530 Hardware RAID Kit 530-8i manages drive arrays within SD530 servers, focusing on balancing performance and data safety. It fits into the server's architecture to provide a reliable, dedicated RAID solution, commonly used in environments requiring dependable storage management without taxing the main system resources.

General Information
Brand	Lenovo
Part Number	4C57A16216
Alternate Part Number	4C57A16216-02-CT

Technical Specification
Host Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8
Data Rate	12Gb/s
Ports	8
Connectivity	SAS (12Gb/s)
Compatibility	Lenovo ThinkSystem SD530

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL

Product Description
This hardware RAID kit is built for Lenovo ThinkSystem SD530 servers to manage multiple drives efficiently. It enables robust data protection and performance improvements by handling RAID tasks independently from the server CPU. Often found in data centers and enterprise environments, it suits IT professionals seeking to maximize storage reliability and speed. Key Features Supports multiple RAID configurations for tailored redundancy and performance Compatible specifically with SD530 servers for seamless integration Handles up to 8 internal drives, ideal for mid-sized storage arrays Dedicated RAID processing reduces CPU load, improving system responsiveness Optimized for SAS and SATA drives, offering flexibility in drive choice Typically deployed in enterprise servers where consistent uptime and data integrity are critical. This RAID kit plays a central role in streamlining storage management while safeguarding against drive failures.

Use Cases
The Lenovo ThinkSystem SD530 Hardware RAID Kit 530-8i is primarily deployed in enterprise data centers and medium to large-scale server environments where high availability and data integrity are critical. It is especially suited for IT administrators managing storage arrays in virtualization setups or high-throughput transactional workloads requiring efficient RAID management within Lenovo ThinkSystem SD530 servers. How It's Used: Supporting virtualization clusters by providing resilient storage configurations in data center rack deployments. Enabling SMB networks to implement cost-effective RAID solutions for enhanced data protection and storage efficiency. Facilitating storage arrays in edge computing facilities where compact, reliable RAID management is necessary. Backing up critical business applications in remote office servers with dedicated hardware RAID processing to offload CPU demand. Managing storage pools in enterprise IT environments running database and analytics workloads requiring consistent data throughput. This hardware RAID kit enhances operational efficiency by offloading RAID calculations and improving storage reliability within the SD530 server architecture. It supports scalable storage configurations suited to evolving business demands without compromising system performance.

4C57A16216 Lenovo ThinkSystem SD530 Hardware RAID Kit 530-8i 8-Bay SAS/SATA

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