Lenovo ThinkSystem 730-8i - Storage controller (RAID) - 8 Channel - SATA / SAS 12Gb/s low profile - 12 Gbit/s - RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, 50, JBOD - PCIe 3.0 x8 - for ThinkSystem SR670
-
Enhanced connectivity
Equipped with a 36-pin 4x Mini SAS HD (SFF-8643) connector, this storage controller ensures a robust and secure connection for internal drives, supporting up to 2 SAS 12 Gb/s interfaces for high-speed data access.
-
Versatile RAID support
The Lenovo ThinkSystem 730-8i offers comprehensive RAID level support, including JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, and RAID 50, allowing for a flexible array of storage configurations to meet diverse business needs.
-
High-speed performance
With a data transfer rate of 12 Gbit/s and support for up to 8 storage devices, this controller maximizes the speed and efficiency of SATA / SAS 12 Gb/s interfaces, enhancing overall system performance.
-
Advanced features
Features such as Online Capacity Expansion (OCE) and Online RAID Level Migration (RLM) provide the flexibility to expand storage capacity and change RAID levels without system downtime, ensuring continuous operation and data availability.
-
Compact and efficient design
The low-profile plug-in card form factor, combined with a PCIe 3.0 x8 host bus, makes the Lenovo ThinkSystem 730-8i an ideal solution for compact systems, offering efficient use of space without compromising performance.
RAID on chip-based controllers such as the RAID 730-8i adapters have a dedicated processor that offloads RAID functions from the server's CPU. With hardware acceleration for RAID operations plus dedicated cache memory, the 730-8i is a cost-effective storage solution for ThinkSystem servers.
- Supports a wide range of RAID levels for flexible storage configurations
- 12 Gbit/s data transfer rate for high-speed access to storage devices
- Online Capacity Expansion and RAID Level Migration for easy storage management
- Supports up to 8 storage devices, including hard drives and solid state drives
- Low-profile design fits compact systems, optimizing space without sacrificing performance
