Lenovo ThinkServer SA120
Direct Attached Storage

Overview:

The ThinkServer SA120 direct attach storage array provides high-density expansion and enterprise-grade reliability and is an ideal tiered storage solution for datacenter deployments, distributed enterprises or small businesses.

Why ThinkServer SA120?

1. Optimal tiered storage design, with cost-effective SAS and high-performance, low latency SSD choices.
2. Superior quality, with standard 3-year warranty and extensive Lenovo services and warranty upgrade choices.
3. Outstanding value, with easy serviceability, tool-less features, high reliability and affordable prices.

Modular and Scalable

The ThinkServer SA120 offers enormous expansion, with twelve 3.5” SAS high-capacity frontpanel drive bays, up to two I/O controllers and four optional rear-panel 2.5” SSD drive bays to improve throughput. Coupled with ThinkServer host servers configured with LSI® CacheCade technology, these SSD drives enable the ThinkServer SA120 to provide additional cache, low latency and deliver amazing IOPS improvements. This clever, scalable design provides an optimal tiered storage layout for single- or dual-path configurations.

Customer-Focused Design

With legendary Think design, and enterprise-grade reliability, the ThinkServer SA120 provides peace of mind. Its innovative storage design combines large capacity near-line 3.5” drives and lightning-fast 2.5” drives to provide a perfect solution for customers who require high performance and maximum capacity — at a fraction of the cost and complexity of typical storage area network choices. And, as your storage demands expand, you can daisy chain up to eight* ThinkServer SA120 enclosures. Servicing the SA120 is easy with tool-less components, hot-swap fans and power supplies. It shares common parts with ThinkServer rack and tower servers for simplified management.

Impressive Features, Great Value

Featuring the latest high performance SSD choices from Intel®, ThinkServer SA120 delivers the fast response and low latency you demand. ThinkServer SA120 offers high efficiency 80 PLUS Gold redundant power supplies to keep your business running smoothly and to reduce power consumption. Plus, if you need fast, professional service help, Lenovo provides an impressive array of warranty upgrades and rapid-response services. Combining these rich features with competitive prices and a standard 3-year warranty, the ThinkServer SA120 offers an impressive value.

* Up to eight SA120 enclosures per dual port server adapter (four SA120 enclosures per port)