Lenovo ThinkSystem PM1655 SAS 12Gb/s Mixed Use 3.2 TB SSD

Overview

The Lenovo 4XB7A80342 is a ThinkSystem PM1655 SAS 12Gb/s mixed-use solid-state drive that delivers 3.2 TB of enterprise-grade storage designed for Lenovo servers. It offers high-speed data transfer rates up to 2.4 GB per second, making it suitable for demanding workloads such as virtual desktops, transactional databases, and analytics. This drive combines performance with reliability and security, ensuring data integrity and protection in critical data center environments.

Key features

• High-speed data transfer that keeps applications responsive during peak demand periods
• 128-layer V-NAND technology providing increased storage density and endurance for long-term use
• End-to-end data protection that verifies data integrity throughout the storage process
• Advanced power loss protection safeguards user data and metadata during unexpected outages
• Self-Encrypting Drive technology with hardware-based encryption to secure sensitive information immediately upon writing
• Hot-swappable 2.5-inch form factor allows easy drive replacement or addition without server downtime
• Wide operating temperature range from 0 °C to 70 °C supports deployment in various rack environments including core data centers and edge locations
• Secure erase features simplify drive retirement or repurposing, enhancing data security management

Key specs

• Storage capacity: 3.2 TB
• Interface: SAS 12 Gb per second
• Data transfer rate: up to 2.4 GB/s
• Random read IOPS: 490,000
• Random write IOPS: 250,000
• Form factor: 2.5 inch
• Memory technology: 128-layer V-NAND
• Operating temperature: 0 °C to 70 °C
• Warranty: one-year limited

Connectivity and compatibility

This SSD uses a 12 Gb/s SAS interface, ensuring compatibility with Lenovo ThinkSystem servers and other enterprise systems that support SAS drives. The 2.5-inch form factor fits standard drive bays and supports hot-swapping, which is essential for maintaining uptime in mission-critical environments.

Performance and reliability

Designed to handle mixed-use workloads, this drive delivers high random read and write IOPS, which helps maintain smooth performance for applications that require frequent data access. The advanced power loss protection and end-to-end data validation reduce the risk of data corruption, making it a dependable choice for data centers that prioritize uptime and data integrity.

Ideal uses and environments

This SSD is well suited to data centers, branch offices, and edge computing locations where a balance of capacity, speed, and reliability is essential. It supports virtual desktop infrastructure, transactional databases, and analytics workloads, making it a strong option for organizations that need consistent performance under varying loads.