Name: 7Y37A01084 Lenovo 12Gb/s SATA SAS PCIe 3.0 x8 RAID Controller
Brand: Lenovo
SKU: 7Y37A01084
Price: 252.50 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Lenovo ThinkSystem 930-8i RAID controller combines high-speed 12Gb/s SAS and SATA support with a PCIe 3.0 x8 interface to deliver fast and reliable storage management. It fits into Lenovo ThinkSystem servers, providing hardware RAID capabilities that help ensure data safety and performance in demanding server environments.

General Information
Brand	Lenovo
Part Number	7Y37A01084
Alternate Part Number	7Y37A01084-03-UK

Technical Specification
Chipset	Broadcom/LSI SAS3008
Host Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8
Data Rate	12Gb/s
RAID Levels	0,1,5,6,10,50,60
Ports	8
Connectivity	SAS,SATA
Compatibility	Lenovo ThinkSystem servers (e.g., SR650, SR630)

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	PCIe low-profile (half-height/full-height bracket support)
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 RAID controller manages multiple storage devices, combining them into a unified system to enhance data reliability and speed. It’s often found in enterprise server environments where consistent performance and fault tolerance are crucial. IT professionals and system administrators benefit from its robust hardware design and compatibility with Lenovo ThinkSystem servers. Key Features Supports up to 12Gb/s transfer rates on SAS and SATA drives, improving data access speed Utilizes PCIe 3.0 x8 lanes to maximize bandwidth and reduce bottlenecks Includes a dedicated RAID engine that offloads processing for faster data handling Compatible with multiple RAID levels to balance performance and redundancy Built for seamless integration in Lenovo ThinkSystem 930 servers This controller is typically deployed in data centers and enterprise storage arrays, where maintaining uptime and data integrity is critical. It plays a vital role in consolidating storage devices under one controller, making management simpler and more efficient without compromising on speed.

Use Cases
The Lenovo ThinkSystem 930-8i RAID controller is predominantly utilized in enterprise data centers and high-performance server environments where reliable and efficient storage management is critical. IT administrators and system architects working with Lenovo ThinkSystem servers benefit from its ability to handle demanding workloads requiring rapid access to large data sets. How It's Used: Enabling high-throughput storage in virtualization environments to support multiple virtual machines with low latency. Managing RAID arrays in medium to large-scale data center deployments for enhanced data redundancy and availability. Supporting storage-intensive applications such as databases and analytics platforms that demand consistent I/O performance. Integrating into rack server configurations to streamline storage expansion and improve operational scalability. Facilitating backup and disaster recovery strategies by providing hardware-accelerated RAID data protection. By delivering robust hardware RAID capabilities and seamless integration with Lenovo ThinkSystem servers, this controller helps maintain operational efficiency and scalability. It ensures that storage subsystems can meet the performance demands of evolving enterprise workloads while simplifying storage management tasks.

7Y37A01084 Lenovo 12Gb/s SATA SAS PCIe 3.0 x8 RAID Controller

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Specification

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

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Use Cases