Lenovo SAS 430-16i SATA/SAS 12Gb PCIe Controller for ThinkSystem | 01KN501 — High-Performance HBA for Enterprise Storage
The Lenovo SAS 430-16i (Part Number 01KN501) is a high-performance Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to deliver direct, reliable SAS and SATA connectivity for Lenovo ThinkSystem servers. Optimized for SSD performance and high-density storage, this low-profile, half-length PCIe 3.0 x8 HBA enables seamless connection of up to 16 internal drives via four Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8643) connectors, offering blazing-fast 12Gbps per port data transfer speeds.
Unlike traditional RAID controllers, the SAS 430-16i operates in JBOD/pass-through mode, providing direct access to connected drives for maximum performance, ideal for enterprise environments requiring robust, low-latency storage without RAID overhead.
Key Specifications
| Feature |
Specification |
| Part Number |
01KN501 |
| Device Type |
High-performance HBA (non-RAID) |
| Form Factor |
Low-profile, half-length plug-in card |
| Controller |
Broadcom/LSI SAS3416 IOC |
| Ports |
16 internal SAS/SATA ports |
| Connectors |
4 × Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8643) internal x4 |
| Host Interface |
PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Data Transfer Rate |
Up to 12Gbps per port (SAS 12/6/3Gbps, SATA 6/3Gbps) |
| Drive Types Supported |
SAS, SATA, SSD, HDD, SED (with server software) |
| Cache |
None |
| RAID Support |
None (JBOD/pass-through only) |
| Included Accessories |
Full-height / low-profile brackets |
| Management Interfaces |
XClarity Provisioning Manager (UEFI), XClarity Controller (Web), LSI Storage Authority GUI |
Compatibility & OS Support
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Lenovo ThinkSystem Servers: SR550, SR570, SR590, SR630, SR650, SR850, SR860, SR950, ST550
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Supported Operating Systems:
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Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 / 2016
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
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SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 / 12
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VMware vSphere ESXi 6.0 / 6.5
Enterprise Features & Benefits
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High-speed 12Gb SAS/SATA connectivity for optimal SSD and HDD performance
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Supports 16 internal drives via four x4 Mini-SAS HD connectors
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Non-RAID design ensures raw drive access with minimal latency
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Fully compatible with Lenovo ThinkSystem servers for plug-and-play deployment
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Robust management options via XClarity and LSI Storage Authority interfaces
The Lenovo SAS 430-16i (01KN501) is the ideal HBA solution for enterprise storage applications, delivering high-speed, low-latency connectivity for SSDs and HDDs in high-density server environments, providing reliable raw storage access without RAID overhead.