| Marketing Description |
| The ThinkSystem RAID 940 family of PCIe 4.0 SAS RAID controllers are high-performance RAID-on-chip adapters for connectivity to drives internal to the server. |
| Product Features |
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Robust performance
Equipped with a Broadcom SAS3916 processor, this storage controller ensures high-speed data transfer rates of up to 12 Gbit/s, facilitating efficient data processing and management.
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Versatile compatibility
Supporting a wide range of RAID levels, including RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 50, 6, and 60, the Lenovo ThinkSystem 940-16i offers flexible options for data redundancy and performance optimization. It's compatible with disk arrays, hard drives, and solid state drives, making it a versatile choice for various storage solutions.
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Advanced features
Features such as CacheVault flash cache protection, FastPath, Online Capacity Expansion (OCE), and Online RAID Level Migration (RLM) enhance data integrity and storage management, ensuring your data is secure and efficiently managed.
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Reliable under any condition
Designed to operate in a wide range of environmental conditions, with operating humidity from 20 - 80% (non-condensing) and temperatures from 10°C to 55°C, ensuring reliable performance in diverse operating environments.
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Comprehensive standards compliance
Meets a broad spectrum of compliance standards including AS/NZS CISPR 22, EN55022, and FCC CFR47 Part 15 B, among others, ensuring that the device adheres to global regulatory requirements and quality benchmarks.
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| General |
| Device Type |
Storage controller (RAID) - plug-in card - low profile |
| Host Bus |
PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| Storage Controller |
| Interface |
SATA / SAS 12Gb/s |
| Data Transfer Rate |
12 Gbit/s |
| Buffer Size |
8 GB |
| Supported Devices |
Hard drive, disk array (RAID), solid state drive |
| Channel Qty |
16 |
| Max Storage Devices Qty |
16 |
| RAID Level |
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID 50, JBOD, RAID 60 |
| Processor |
Broadcom SAS3916 |
| Expansion / Connectivity |
| Interfaces |
2 x SAS 12Gb/s - Slim SAS (SFF-8654) (internal) |
| Miscellaneous |
| Features |
Online Capacity Expansion (OCE), Online RAID Level Migration (RLM), SecureBoot, CacheVault flash cache protection, S.M.A.R.T. support, Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) support, FastPath, SafeStore, consistency check, fast initialisation, Patrol Read |
| Compliant Standards |
EN55022, EN55024, ICES-003 Class B, RoHS, WEEE, FCC CFR47 Part 15 B, VCCI V-3, AS/NZS CISPR 22, CNS 13438, IEC/UL 60950 |
| Software / System Requirements |
| OS Required |
Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, VMware ESXi 6.7 update 3, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.6, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP1, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.1, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5, VMware ESXi 7.0, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5 with Xen, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP1 with Xen |
| Manufacturer Warranty |
| Service & Support |
Limited warranty - 1 year |
| Environmental Parameters |
| Min Operating Temperature |
10 °C |
| Max Operating Temperature |
55 °C |
| Humidity Range Operating |
20 - 80% (non-condensing) |
| Compatibility Information |
| Designed For |
Lenovo ThinkSystem SR530 7X08
Lenovo ThinkSystem SR590 7X99
Lenovo ThinkSystem SR630 7X02
Lenovo ThinkSystem SR630 V2 7Z71
Lenovo ThinkSystem SR645 7D2X, 7D2Y
Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 7X06
Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 V2 7D15, 7Z73
Lenovo ThinkSystem SR665 7D2V, 7D2W
Lenovo ThinkSystem SR850 V2 7D32
Lenovo ThinkSystem SR860 V2 7Z60
Lenovo ThinkSystem ST550 7X10
Lenovo ThinkSystem ST650 V2 7Z74, 7Z75 |
