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CERTIFIED. RELIABLE. OUTSTANDING VALUE.

Your network data is a strategic asset and to protect that asset, you demand powerful, reliable HBA and proven Linear Tape Option (LTO) backup choices. Think ThinkServer.

ThinkServer storage options are tested for durability, easy to install, and easy to configure. Our HDD options provide cost-effective scalability and expandability — perfect for your growing business. Choose from cost-effective SATA, high-performance SAS, or blazing-fast SSD. No matter your business needs, ThinkServer hard drives deliver the performance, reliability, and capacity you demand. For LTO and HBA solutions, we’ve partnered with industry-leading providers to offer HBA adapters and LTO choices that meet your demanding network needs. Offerings are thoroughly tested and certified to work on ThinkServer racks and towers.

CONFIGURE OPTIONS

Smart Investments: Increase Value With Expansion

ThinkServer hard disk drive options cover the entire spectrum of server storage needs with Serial ATA (SATA) and Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) om both 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch form factors.

2.5-inch slim form factor drives for higher GB per system
SAS and SSD for economical scalability as workload demands increase
SAS hard drives for 6 Gbps interface performance

Tested and Proven: Mission Critical Reliability

ThinkServer hard drive options are tested and qualified on ThinkServer systems to meet the most stringent quality standards — enterprise level reliability for businesses small and large. Rock-solid technology.

Compare ThinkServer Hard Disk Drives

Description	Capacity	Speed	Positioning
2.5-inch SAS	300GB 146GB 146GB 73GB	10K 10K 15K 15K	Drives per System Random Reads Performance Computing
2.5-inch SATA	500GB 300GB 160GB	7.2K 10K 7.2K	Capacity per System Sequential Reads Content Management
3.5-inch SAS	450GB 300GB 146GB	7.2K 10K 7.2K	High Performance Random Reads Mission Critical
3.5-inch SATA	1TB 500GB 250GB	7.2K 7.2K 7.2K	Capacity Intensive Sequential Reads Archiving / Backup

Make sure to select enough hard drives to truly take advantage of RAID data protection. RAID 5 requires 3 drives for parity and RAID 6 requires 4 drives for double parity.

HBA Adapters

Powerful and reliable HBA adapters provide traffic management solutions. Choose from trusted vendors like Emulex and LSI Logic — proven technologies from world-class partners.

Part #	Description	Vendor	VPN	Compatibility
0A61855	LightPulse LPe111-E 4Gb/s PCIe Host Bus Adapter	Emulex	LPE111-E	RD230, RD240
0A61854	LightPulse LPe1150 PCIe 4Gb/s Host Bus Adapter	Emulex	LPe1150-F4	RD230, RD240
0A61856	SAS3801E PCIe SAS 8-port HBA – Low Profile	LSI Logic	LSI00138	RD230, RD240

Linear Tape-Open (LTO) technology

LTO Ultrium is a high-performance tape backup system that offers versatility and reliability. Tandberg Data LTO tape drives feature LTO-2, LTO-3, LTO-4, and LTO-5 technology, which delivers an ideal compliment to small rack-mounted servers and automation by providing compatible desktop backup for smaller workstations. This reliable technology is the perfect solution for the backup and archival needs of small-to-midrange environments.

Part #	PDF	Description	Vendor	VPN	Compatibility
0B33096	848KB	LTO-3 Internal SAS Drive	Tandberg Data	3500-LTO	TS430, TD230
0B33097	848KB	LTO-3 External SAS Drive	Tandberg Data	3517-LTO	TD230, RD230, RD240
0B33098	848KB	LTO-4 Internal SAS Drive	Tandberg Data	3504-LTO	TS430, TD230
0B33099	848KB	LTO-4 External SAS Drive	Tandberg Data	3513-LTO	TD230, RD230, RD240
0B33100	848KB	LTO-5 Internal SAS Drive	Tandberg Data	3518-LTO	TS430, TD230
0B33101	848KB	LTO-5 External SAS Drive	Tandberg Data	3520-LTO	TD230, RD230, RD240
0B33102		LTO-3 Media	Tandberg Data	433216	TS430, TD230, RD230, RD240
0B33103		LTO-4 Media	Tandberg Data	433781	TS430, TD230, RD230, RD240
0B33105		LTO-5 Media	Tandberg Data	433955	TS430, TD230, RD230, RD240
0B33104		LTO 1U SAS External Enclosure	Tandberg Data	3512-LTO	TS430, TD230, RD230, RD240
0B33094	848KB	LTO4, 1U SAS StorageLoader	Tandberg Data	7802-LTO	TS430, TD230, RD230, RD240
0B33095	848KB	LTO5, 1U SAS StorageLoader	Tandberg Data	7812-LTO	TS430, TD230, RD230, RD240