Lenovo ThinkSystem 940-8i
Storage controller (RAID) | 8 Channel | SATA / SAS 12Gb/s | low profile | RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, JBOD, 60 | PCIe 4.0 x8 | for ThinkSystem SR630 V2; SR645; SR650 V2; SR665; SR670 V2; SR850 V2; SR860 V2; ST50; ST650 V2
Main Specification
| Product Description | Lenovo ThinkSystem 940-8i - storage controller (RAID) - SATA / SAS 12Gb/s - PCIe 4.0 x8 |
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| Device Type | Storage controller (RAID) - plug-in card - low profile |
| Bus Type | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| Interface | SATA / SAS 12Gb/s |
| Data Transfer Rate | 12 Gbit/s |
| Buffer Size | 4 GB |
| Supported Devices | Hard drive, disk array (RAID), solid state drive |
| Channel Qty | 8 |
| Max Storage Devices Qty | 8 |
| RAID Level | RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID 50, JBOD, RAID 60 |
| System Requirements | Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, VMware ESXi 6.7 update 3, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.6, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP1, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.1, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5, VMware ESXi 7.0, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5 with Xen, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP1 with Xen |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 1-year warranty |
| Designed For | ThinkSystem SR250 7Y51; SR530 7X08; SR590 7X99; SR630 7X02; SR630 V2 7Z71; SR645 7D2X, 7D2Y; SR650 7X06; SR650 V2 7D15, 7Z73; SR665 7D2V, 7D2W; SR670 V2 7Z23; SR850 V2 7D32; SR860 V2 7Z60; ST250 7Y45; ST50 7Y48; ST550 7X10; ST650 V2 7Z74, 7Z75 |
General
| Device Type | Storage controller (RAID) - plug-in card - low profile |
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| Host Bus | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
Storage Controller
| Interface | SATA / SAS 12Gb/s |
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| Data Transfer Rate | 12 Gbit/s |
| Buffer Size | 4 GB |
| Supported Devices | Hard drive, disk array (RAID), solid state drive |
| Channel Qty | 8 |
| Max Storage Devices Qty | 8 |
| RAID Level | RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID 50, JBOD, RAID 60 |
| Processor | Broadcom SAS3908 |
Expansion / Connectivity
| Interfaces | 1 x SAS 12Gb/s - Slim SAS (SFF-8654) (internal) |
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Miscellaneous
| Features | Online Capacity Expansion (OCE), Online RAID Level Migration (RLM), SecureBoot, CacheVault flash cache protection, S.M.A.R.T. support, Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) support, FastPath, SafeStore, consistency check, fast initialisation, Patrol Read |
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| Compliant Standards | EN55022, EN55024, ICES-003 Class B, RoHS, WEEE, FCC CFR47 Part 15 B, VCCI V-3, AS/NZS CISPR 22, CNS 13438, IEC/UL 60950 |
Software / System Requirements
| OS Required | Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, VMware ESXi 6.7 update 3, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.6, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP1, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.1, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5, VMware ESXi 7.0, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5 with Xen, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP1 with Xen |
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Manufacturer Warranty
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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Environmental Parameters
| Min Operating Temperature | 10 °C |
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| Max Operating Temperature | 55 °C |
| Humidity Range Operating | 20 - 80% (non-condensing) |
Compatibility Information
| Designed For | Lenovo ThinkSystem SR250 7Y51 Lenovo ThinkSystem SR530 7X08 Lenovo ThinkSystem SR590 7X99 Lenovo ThinkSystem SR630 7X02 Lenovo ThinkSystem SR630 V2 7Z71 Lenovo ThinkSystem SR645 7D2X, 7D2Y Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 7X06 Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 V2 7D15, 7Z73 Lenovo ThinkSystem SR665 7D2V, 7D2W Lenovo ThinkSystem SR670 V2 7Z23 Lenovo ThinkSystem SR850 V2 7D32 Lenovo ThinkSystem SR860 V2 7Z60 Lenovo ThinkSystem ST250 7Y45 Lenovo ThinkSystem ST50 7Y48 Lenovo ThinkSystem ST550 7X10 Lenovo ThinkSystem ST650 V2 7Z74, 7Z75 |
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Product features
Robust performance
Equipped with a Broadcom SAS3908 processor and up to 8 GB of buffer size, this storage controller ensures smooth data processing and efficient handling of RAID operations.Versatile connectivity
Featuring an internal Slim SAS (SFF-8654) connector, it supports SAS 12 Gb/s and SATA interfaces, allowing for flexible system configurations and easy integration into existing setups.Advanced RAID support
Supports a wide range of RAID levels, including RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 50, 6, and 60, offering the flexibility to choose the optimal level of protection and performance for your storage needs.Enhanced data protection
Features such as CacheVault flash cache protection, FastPath, Online Capacity Expansion, and Self-Encrypting Drive support provide advanced options for securing and managing data effectively.Reliable under various conditions
Designed to operate within a wide range of temperatures and humidity, ensuring reliable performance in diverse environmental conditions.Key selling points
- Supports a broad range of RAID levels for flexible data protection
- Equipped with Broadcom SAS3908 processor for efficient RAID operations
- Features CacheVault flash cache protection for enhanced data security
- Operates effectively in environments with 20 - 80% humidity and temperatures between 10°C and 55°C
- Compliant with multiple standards including RoHS, WEEE, and FCC CFR47 Part 15 B for global use
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