Lenovo 00MM730 System X 4TB 3.5" 7.200RPM SAS Internal HDD

Overview

The Lenovo 00MM730 is an internal hard disk drive designed to provide 4 TB of nearline storage for Lenovo System x servers and other compatible systems with a 3.5-inch bay. It operates at 7,200 RPM and uses a SAS 3 interface, offering a balance between storage capacity and rotational speed that suits everyday enterprise workloads. With 64 MB of cache, it handles bursts of random data access efficiently, making it a solid choice for file servers, backup targets, and archival storage.

Key features

• Large 4 TB capacity supports consolidation of extensive data sets without frequent drive swaps.
• 7,200 RPM spindle speed balances data throughput and cost, ideal for nearline storage tasks.
• 64 MB on-board cache enhances performance during bursts of random read/write operations.
• SAS 3 interface ensures enterprise-grade connectivity and compatibility with NL-SAS backplanes.
• Fits standard 3.5-inch large form factor bays, making it easy to integrate into existing server setups.
• Compatible with Lenovo S2200 large form factor enclosures, supporting scalable storage pools.
• Designed for use in RAID configurations and tiered storage environments to optimize data management.

Key specs

• Capacity: 4 TB
• Form factor: 3.5 inch
• Spindle speed: 7,200 RPM
• Cache: 64 MB
• Interface: SAS 3 (12 Gb/s)
• Compatible enclosures: Lenovo S2200 large form factor

Connectivity and compatibility

This drive connects via a SAS 3 interface, providing a high-speed link suitable for enterprise storage environments. It integrates seamlessly with Lenovo System x servers and supports NL-SAS backplanes, including Lenovo S2200 enclosures. This compatibility allows it to be part of scalable storage arrays and RAID configurations, making it flexible for various data center and departmental server needs.

Ideal uses and environments

The Lenovo 00MM730 is well suited to data centers, departmental servers, and test labs that require reliable bulk storage. It handles workloads such as log storage, virtual machine image repositories, and large dataset archiving. Its balance of capacity and rotational speed makes it a practical choice for nearline storage where cost efficiency and dependable performance are priorities.