Lenovo 7XH7A05908

Overview

The Lenovo 7XH7A05908 is a 2.5-inch SATA/SAS backplane designed to fit Lenovo ThinkSystem ST550 servers, providing four bays for high-speed drives. It simplifies internal storage by consolidating power and data connections into a single module, which reduces cable clutter and potential failure points. This backplane supports hot-swap functionality, allowing drives to be added or replaced without shutting down the server, making it ideal for environments where uptime is critical.

Key features

• Supports both SATA and SAS-4 drive interfaces, offering flexibility in drive selection.
• Four 2.5-inch drive bays with hot-swap capability enable quick upgrades or replacements without interrupting server operation.
• Single-module design eliminates the need for separate power and data cables, resulting in a cleaner and more reliable internal setup.
• Specifically engineered for Lenovo ThinkSystem ST550 chassis, ensuring seamless installation and compatibility.
• Facilitates efficient storage expansion or maintenance, minimizing downtime and preserving business continuity.

Key specs

• Drive size supported: 2.5 inches
• Drive interface compatibility: SATA and SAS-4
• Number of drive bays: 4
• Hot-swap support: Yes
• Compatible server model: Lenovo ThinkSystem ST550

Installation and setup

The backplane is designed to align perfectly with the ST550 chassis, allowing IT administrators to expand or maintain storage capacity without complex reconfiguration. Its plug-and-play nature simplifies installation, making it straightforward to integrate new drives or replace existing ones during maintenance windows.

Ideal uses and environments

This backplane is well suited for virtualized office environments, branch locations, and small data centers where maintaining continuous server availability is essential. It supports scenarios such as upgrading to faster SSDs for database workloads or replacing aging drives with minimal disruption to operations.

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