Lenovo ThinkSystem 940-8e
The Lenovo ThinkSystem 940-8e storage controller redefines data storage efficiency and reliability. Designed for high-demand systems, it features SAS 12 Gb/s connectivity with two external connectors, ensuring high-speed data transfers and system scalability. With support for multiple RAID levels, it offers flexible options for optimizing data redundancy and performance. The Broadcom SAS3908 processor, complemented by a 4 GB cache, delivers exceptional data processing speeds up to 12 Gb/s, making it ideal for environments requiring fast and reliable data access. Advanced data protection technologies, including CacheVault flash cache protection and SecureBoot, provide an added layer of security, safeguarding critical data against potential threats. Additionally, its ability to operate within a broad range of temperatures and humidity levels ensures dependable performance in various operating conditions. With compliance to multiple standards and support for essential features like FastPath and Online RAID Level Migration, the Lenovo ThinkSystem 940-8e is a comprehensive solution for enhancing data storage and security.
| General Information | |
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| Category | Peripheral controller cards |
| Description | Lenovo ThinkSystem 940-8e - Storage controller (RAID) - 8 Channel - SATA / SAS 12Gb/s - RAID 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; ST650 V2 |
| Manufacturer | Lenovo |
| MSRP | $3,989.00 |
| UNSPSC | 43201407 |
| Main Specifications | |
| General / Product Type | Storage controller (RAID) |
| Header / Brand | Lenovo |
| Miscellaneous / Product Color |
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| Packaged Quantity | 1 |
| Service & Support / Type | 1-year warranty |
| Storage Controller / Form Factor | Plug-in card |
| System Requirements / OS Required |
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| Compatibility Information | |
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| Environmental Parameters | |
| Humidity Range Operating | 5 - 90% (non-condensing) |
| Max Operating Temperature | 55 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | 10 °C |
| Expansion / Connectivity | |
| Interfaces | 2 x SAS 12Gb/s - 36 pin 4x Mini SAS HD (SFF-8644) (external) |
| General | |
| Device Type | Storage controller (RAID) - plug-in card |
| Host Bus | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| Manufacturer Warranty | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Compliant Standards | EN55022, EN55024, ICES-003 Class B, RoHS, WEEE, VCCI V-3, AS/NZS CISPR 22, CNS 13438, FCC CFR47 Part 15 B Class B, IEC/EN/UL 60950 |
| Features | Online Capacity Expansion (OCE), Online RAID Level Migration (RLM), SecureBoot, CacheVault flash cache protection, Disk Data Format (DDF) support, S.M.A.R.T. support, TRIM support, FastPath, SafeStore, UNMAP support, consistency check, fast initialization, Patrol Read, hot spare support |
| Software / System Requirements | |
| OS Required | SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP3, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP3 with Xen, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP4, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP1, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.7, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5 with Xen, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP1 with Xen, Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.8, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP4 with Xen, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP2, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP2 with Xen, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.3, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.9, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP3, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP3 with Xen, Microsoft Windows Server 2022, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.5, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6, Ubuntu 18.04.5 LTS, VMware vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi) 6.7 U3, VMware vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi) 7.0 U2, VMware vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi) 7.0 U3, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 |
| Storage Controller | |
| Buffer Size | 4 GB |
| Channel Qty | 8 |
| Data Transfer Rate | 12 Gbit/s |
| Interface | SATA / SAS 12Gb/s |
| Processor | Broadcom SAS3908 |
| RAID Level | RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID 50, JBOD, RAID 60 |
| Supported Devices | Hard drive, disk array (RAID), solid state drive |
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