Lenovo ThinkSystem 3.2TB PCI Express 5.0 x4 NVMe Hot Swap Mixed Use (SED) Enterprise Solid State Drive (SSD) - 03KH965

The Lenovo ThinkSystem 03KH965 is a 3.2TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe hot-swap Mixed Use Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) enterprise SSD for Lenovo ThinkSystem servers. Combining PCIe 5.0 bandwidth with Mixed Use endurance and hardware encryption, it delivers next-generation NVMe performance for write-intensive and mixed workloads requiring both high throughput and data security.

Key Features

• 3.2TB Mixed Use — high-endurance NVMe SSD for write-intensive workloads
• PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe — next-generation NVMe, double the bandwidth of PCIe 4.0
• Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) — hardware-based data-at-rest encryption
• Hot-swap capable — replace without server downtime
• Enterprise-grade Mixed Use endurance
• Validated for Lenovo ThinkSystem servers

Product Specifications

• Part Number: 03KH965
• Manufacturer: Lenovo
• OEM Status: OEM Lenovo ThinkSystem
• Capacity: 3.2TB
• Interface: PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe
• Workload Class: Mixed Use
• Encryption: SED
• Hot-Swap: Yes

Storage Specifications

• Capacity: 3.2TB
• Interface: PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe
• Workload Class: Mixed Use
• Encryption: SED (Self-Encrypting Drive)
• Hot-Swap: Yes

Performance Specifications

• Interface: PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe
• Workload Class: Mixed Use (higher write endurance than Read Intensive)
• Power Loss Protection: Yes

Use Cases

• Mixed read/write workloads requiring PCIe 5.0 NVMe performance
• Database OLTP, virtualization, and AI training workloads
• Secure NVMe storage requiring hardware encryption
• High-endurance NVMe storage for write-intensive ThinkSystem deployments

Compatibility

• Lenovo ThinkSystem servers with PCIe 5.0 NVMe hot-swap bays
• Verify specific server model compatibility from Lenovo's ThinkSystem compatibility matrix

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 03KH965 and 4XB7A83764?

Both are Lenovo ThinkSystem 3.2TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe Mixed Use SED SSDs — alternate part numbers that may differ in NAND manufacturer or specific server model validation. Verify from Lenovo's compatibility matrix.

What is Mixed Use vs Read Intensive?

Mixed Use SSDs are designed for workloads with higher write ratios (typically up to 50% writes) and carry higher write endurance ratings (DWPD). Read Intensive SSDs are optimized for predominantly read workloads and are more cost-effective for low write-ratio deployments.

Is this compatible with non-Lenovo servers?

This is an OEM Lenovo ThinkSystem SSD validated for ThinkSystem servers. Compatibility with non-Lenovo servers is not guaranteed.

The Lenovo ThinkSystem 03KH965 delivers 3.2TB of PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe Mixed Use SED enterprise SSD storage — purpose-built for high-endurance, secure, next-generation NVMe workloads in Lenovo ThinkSystem server deployments.