Lenovo ThinkSystem 940-8e - storage controller (RA

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Lenovo ThinkSystem 940-8e

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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

Robust connectivity
Advanced RAID support
High-performance processing
Comprehensive data protection
Environmental resilience

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Range/Series Overview

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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.

Features Summary

Robust connectivity
Equipped with two external 36-pin 4x Mini SAS HD (SFF-8644) connectors, this storage controller ensures high-speed, reliable connectivity for SAS 12 Gb/s interfaces, facilitating seamless data transfer and system scalability.
Advanced RAID support
Supporting a wide array of RAID levels, including RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 50, 6, and 60, the Lenovo ThinkSystem 940-8e offers flexible options for data redundancy, performance enhancement, and secure storage solutions.
High-performance processing
Powered by a Broadcom SAS3908 processor and equipped with a 4 GB cache, this storage controller delivers exceptional data processing speeds of up to 12 Gb/s, ensuring efficient data management and retrieval.
Comprehensive data protection
Features such as CacheVault flash cache protection, FastPath, Online Capacity Expansion, and SecureBoot provide robust data security and integrity, safeguarding critical information against potential threats.
Environmental resilience
Designed to operate within a wide range of temperatures (10°C to 55°C) and humidity (5 - 90% non-condensing), ensuring reliable performance in diverse operating environments.

Specification Summary

Product Description

Lenovo ThinkSystem 940-8e - storage controller (RAID) - SATA / SAS 12Gb/s - PCIe 4.0 x8

Device Type

Storage controller (RAID) - plug-in card

Bus Type

PCIe 4.0 x8

Interface

SATA / SAS 12Gb/s

Data Transfer Rate

12 Gbit/s

Buffer Size

4 GB

Supported Devices

Hard drive, disk array (RAID), solid state drive

Channel Qty

RAID Level

RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID 50, JBOD, RAID 60

System Requirements

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

Manufacturer Warranty

1-year warranty

Designed For

Storage D1212; D1224; D3284; ThinkSystem SR530; SR550; SR570; SR590; SR630; SR630 V2; SR635; SR645; SR650; SR650 V2; SR655; SR665; SR670; SR670 V2; SR850; SR850 V2; SR850P; SR860; SR860 V2; SR950; ST550; ST650 V2

Specifications

EAN / GTIN:

889488634767

General

Device Type

Storage controller (RAID) - plug-in card

Host Bus

PCIe 4.0 x8

Storage Controller

Interface

SATA / SAS 12Gb/s

Data Transfer Rate

12 Gbit/s

Buffer Size

4 GB

Supported Devices

Hard drive, disk array (RAID), solid state drive

Channel Qty

RAID Level

RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID 50, JBOD, RAID 60

Processor

Broadcom SAS3908

Expansion / Connectivity

Interfaces

2 x SAS 12Gb/s - 36 pin 4x Mini SAS HD (SFF-8644) (external)

Miscellaneous

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 initialisation, Patrol Read, hot spare support

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

Software / System Requirements

OS Required

Manufacturer Warranty

Service & Support

Limited warranty - 1 year

Environmental Parameters

Min Operating Temperature

10 °C

Max Operating Temperature

55 °C

Humidity Range Operating

5 - 90% (non-condensing)

Compatibility Information

Designed For

Lenovo Storage D1212 4587 ¦ Lenovo Storage D1224 4587 ¦ Lenovo Storage D3284 6413 ¦ Lenovo ThinkSystem SR530 7X07, 7X08 ¦ Lenovo ThinkSystem SR550 7X03, 7X04 ¦ Lenovo ThinkSystem SR570 7Y02, 7Y03, 7Y04 ¦ Lenovo ThinkSystem SR590 7X98, 7X99 ¦ Lenovo ThinkSystem SR630 7X01, 7X02 ¦ Lenovo ThinkSystem SR630 V2 7Z70, 7Z71 ¦ Lenovo ThinkSystem SR635 7Y98, 7Y99 ¦ Lenovo ThinkSystem SR645 7D2X, 7D2Y ¦ Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 7X05, 7X06 ¦ Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 V2 7Z72, 7Z73 ¦ Lenovo ThinkSystem SR655 7Y00, 7Z01 ¦ Lenovo ThinkSystem SR665 7D2V, 7D2W ¦ Lenovo ThinkSystem SR670 7Y36, 7Y37 ¦ Lenovo ThinkSystem SR670 V2 7Z22, 7Z23 ¦ Lenovo ThinkSystem SR850 7X18, 7X19 ¦ Lenovo ThinkSystem SR850 V2 7D31, 7D32 ¦ Lenovo ThinkSystem SR850P 7D2F, 7D2G ¦ Lenovo ThinkSystem SR860 7X69, 7X70 ¦ Lenovo ThinkSystem SR860 V2 7Z59, 7Z60 ¦ Lenovo ThinkSystem SR950 7X11, 7X12 ¦ Lenovo ThinkSystem ST550 7X09, 7X10 ¦ Lenovo ThinkSystem ST650 V2 7Z74, 7Z75