SAS HDD backplane accepts SATA drives, SATA backplane does NOT accept SAS 2.5" SAS HDDs come with or without carrier/tray — ALWAYS ASK
ALWAYS confirm carrier/tray PN — server-specific trays vary by generation
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The Lenovo ThinkSystem 440-8e and 440-16e SAS/SATA 12Gb HBAs are high performance PCIe 4.0 host bus adapters for external storage connectivity in ThinkSystem servers. The adapters provide either two or four x4 external mini-SAS HD connectors to provide connectivity to external storage devices such as ThinkSystem DE Series storage and LTO9 tape drives.<br><br>This product guide provides essential presales information to understand the ThinkSystem external HBAs and their key features, specifications, and compatibility. This guide is intended for technical specialists, sales specialists, sales engineers, IT architects, and other IT professionals who want to learn more about the HBAs and consider their use in IT solutions.<br>
WHERE IT FITS
STORAGE_HDD→2.5_SAS_HDD→4Y37A78837
SPECIFICATIONS
Purpose
Server
Internal
Yes
Host interface
PCIe
Product colour
Multicolour
Output interface
Mini-SAS
Quantity per pack
1 pc(s)
S.M.A.R.T. support
Yes
Host interface gender
Male
Expansion card standard
PCIe 4.0
Data transfer rate (max)
12 Gbit/s
Storage temperature (T-T)
-40 - 70 °C
Expansion card form factor
Low-profile
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
KEY FEATURES
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12GB Capacity
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Gen4 Generation
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Data center top-of-rack switching
High-speed server interconnects (10G/25G/40G/100G)