Name: 4Y37A78600 Lenovo 4GB Flash PCIe 4.0 SAS 12Gb/s RAID Controller
Brand: Lenovo
SKU: 4Y37A78600
Price: 1797.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Lenovo 940-16i RAID controller combines fast PCIe 4.0 connectivity with SAS 12Gb/s support and 4GB flash memory, making it a solid choice for managing RAID arrays in Lenovo server environments. It fits into setups that require dependable storage performance and data security without unnecessary complexity.

General Information
Brand	Lenovo
Part Number	4Y37A78600
Alternate Part Number	4Y37A78600-13-CT

Technical Specification
Chipset	Broadcom MegaRAID SAS RAID-on-Chip (Broadcom/LSI MegaRAID)
Host Interface	PCIe 4.0 x8
Data Rate	SAS 12Gb/s per port; PCIe 4.0 host interface
RAID Levels	0,1,5,6,10,50,60,1E
Cache	4GB flash-backed non-volatile cache
Ports	16
Compatibility	Lenovo ThinkSystem servers; OS: Microsoft Windows Server, Linux (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu), VMware ESXi

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	PCIe low-profile (half-height) add-in card
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
This RAID controller facilitates efficient storage management by combining PCIe 4.0 speeds with SAS 12Gb/s connectivity, ensuring fast and reliable data access. It's commonly found in Lenovo servers where high-performance storage and data protection are critical. Built for IT professionals and system administrators, the controller helps maintain data integrity and enhances system throughput in data center environments. Key Features Supports PCIe 4.0 interface for improved bandwidth Delivers SAS 12Gb/s speeds to handle large-scale data operations Equipped with 4GB flash memory for reliable caching and metadata storage Manages multiple RAID levels to balance performance and redundancy Compatible with Lenovo server platforms for seamless integration This controller is typically deployed in enterprise servers and storage arrays where uptime and data safety are essential. It plays a key role in data centers, helping systems run smoothly by protecting data against disk failures and boosting read/write speeds.

Use Cases
The Lenovo 940-16i RAID controller is predominantly utilized in enterprise IT infrastructures where reliable disk management and high throughput are paramount. It suits environments requiring robust data protection and accelerated storage access, such as data centers and virtualization platforms. How It's Used: Deploying in data center servers to manage large-scale SAS storage arrays for critical business applications. Supporting virtualization environments where multiple virtual machines demand consistent data throughput and redundancy. Integrating into rack deployments for managed service providers needing scalable and reliable RAID solutions. Enabling high-performance computing clusters to maintain data integrity across distributed storage nodes. Facilitating remote office storage systems that require dependable RAID configurations without manual intervention. By delivering high-speed PCIe 4.0 connectivity combined with advanced RAID management, the 940-16i enhances operational efficiency and supports scalable storage expansion. This controller ensures sustained performance and data reliability critical to enterprise-grade workloads.

4Y37A78600 Lenovo 4GB Flash PCIe 4.0 SAS 12Gb/s RAID Controller

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General Information

Technical Specification

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