Name: 4C57A16217 Lenovo 8-Port 12Gb/s SAS SATA Host Bus Adapter for ThinkSystem 430-8i
Brand: Lenovo
SKU: 4C57A16217
Price: 239.20 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Lenovo ThinkSystem 430-8i 8-Port SAS SATA Host Bus Adapter connects multiple enterprise drives to servers, providing fast and reliable data pathways. It fits into dense server environments, offering a balance of speed and compatibility for Lenovo ThinkSystem setups, especially in storage-heavy scenarios.

General Information
Brand	Lenovo
Part Number	4C57A16217
Alternate Part Number	4C57A16217-02-CT

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Product Description
This Lenovo ThinkSystem 430-8i Host Bus Adapter (HBA) provides robust storage connectivity for enterprise servers. Often found in Lenovo SD530 systems, it enables fast and reliable connections to multiple SAS and SATA drives simultaneously. Built for data centers and IT environments needing high-capacity, dense storage solutions, this adapter helps manage large volumes of data with minimal latency. IT administrators and system integrators benefit from its straightforward installation and broad compatibility. Key Features Delivers 12Gb/s per port for accelerated data transfer rates Supports up to eight SAS or SATA drives simultaneously Optimized for Lenovo ThinkSystem SD530 and similar servers Ensures stable connections with enterprise-level storage devices Efficient design to fit dense storage configurations without extra bulk This adapter is typically deployed in server racks where space and speed are critical. It plays a key role in enabling storage arrays for backup, data analytics, and virtualization workloads without bottlenecks. Its reliable performance makes it a go-to choice for organizations looking to scale storage while maintaining consistent access and transfer speeds.

Use Cases
The Lenovo 8-Port 12Gb/s SAS SATA Host Bus Adapter is primarily utilized in enterprise data centers and virtualized server environments requiring high-speed, reliable connectivity to multiple storage devices. It is especially beneficial for IT professionals managing Lenovo ThinkSystem servers tasked with handling intensive storage workloads and dense drive configurations. How It's Used: Connecting multiple high-capacity SAS and SATA drives in Lenovo ThinkSystem SD530 servers for virtualization and cloud infrastructure. Supporting large-scale storage clusters in data centers that demand efficient throughput and low latency for database applications. Deploying in enterprise IT environments to facilitate rapid data access in backup and recovery solutions. Integrating with rack-mounted servers managing mixed workloads that require scalable storage expansion without compromising performance. Utilized in edge computing setups where compact storage arrays need fast data transfer and consistent connectivity. This host bus adapter enhances operational efficiency by providing scalable, high-bandwidth connections tailored for dense server environments. Its compatibility with enterprise-grade drives enables scalable storage solutions that align with evolving data center performance requirements.

4C57A16217 Lenovo 8-Port 12Gb/s SAS SATA Host Bus Adapter for ThinkSystem 430-8i

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