Lenovo 4Y37A72482 ThinkSystem RAID 5350-8i PCIe 12Gb Adapter, SAS Controller

Lenovo 4Y37A72482

ThinkSystem RAID 5350-8i PCIe 12Gb Adapter, SAS Controller

The Lenovo RAID 5350-8i PCIe 12Gb Adapter is a reliable and efficient RAID controller tailored for small to medium-sized businesses. Designed to deliver high performance and flexible configurations, this SAS/SATA adapter helps optimize storage infrastructure with ease of management and affordability. 1 It’s an ideal choice for businesses seeking robust internal storage solutions that seamlessly integrate into existing Lenovo server environments.

Overview :

This RAID adapter provides an entry-level yet powerful solution for managing multiple SAS and SATA drives within your server infrastructure. Its PCIe 3.0 x8 interface ensures a high-speed data transfer rate of up to 12 Gb/s per port, enabling rapid read/write operations essential for demanding applications. The support for various RAID levels—including RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, and 50—allows you to tailor your storage setup for performance, redundancy, or a balance of both. The controller simplifies storage management through Lenovo’s management tools, empowering IT administrators to monitor drive health, configure arrays, and optimize system performance efficiently.

Features :

Built for durability and seamless integration, the Lenovo RAID 5350-8i fits into low-profile, MD2 form factor slots, making it compatible with a wide range of Lenovo ThinkSystem servers. The adapter is built for reliability, ensuring consistent performance over time and compatibility with leading operating systems, including Windows Server, Red Hat Linux, and VMware ESXi. Its cacheless design reduces complexity and cost while maintaining high data transfer speeds. 1 The controller also supports hot-swapping drives where the server hardware permits, minimizing downtime during maintenance or upgrades.