Lenovo ThinkSystem 8TB SAS 12Gb/s Hot Swap 7200RPM (512e) 3.5-inch Internal Hard Drive - 4XB7A17227

The Lenovo ThinkSystem 4XB7A17227 is an 8TB SAS 12Gb/s 7200RPM hot-swap 3.5-inch enterprise hard drive with 512e sector format, designed for Lenovo ThinkSystem servers. It delivers high-capacity SAS storage for mixed workloads in enterprise data center environments with hot-swap capability for maximum server uptime.

Key Features

• 8TB enterprise capacity — high-density SAS storage for ThinkSystem servers
• SAS 12Gb/s interface — high-bandwidth enterprise connectivity
• 7200RPM — consistent I/O performance for mixed workloads
• Hot-swap capable — replace without server downtime
• 3.5-inch LFF form factor
• 512e sector format — broad compatibility
• Validated for Lenovo ThinkSystem servers

Product Specifications

• Part Number: 4XB7A17227
• Manufacturer: Lenovo
• OEM Status: OEM Lenovo ThinkSystem
• Capacity: 8TB
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch
• Spindle Speed: 7200RPM
• Sector Format: 512e
• Hot-Swap: Yes

Storage Specifications

• Capacity: 8TB
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
• Spindle Speed: 7200RPM
• Sector Format: 512e
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch LFF
• Hot-Swap: Yes

Performance Specifications

• Interface Bandwidth: SAS 12Gb/s
• Spindle Speed: 7200RPM
• Workload: Enterprise mixed workload

Use Cases

• High-capacity bulk storage in Lenovo ThinkSystem servers
• Enterprise mixed workload storage tiers
• RAID array expansion for ThinkSystem deployments
• Backup and archival storage in ThinkSystem environments

Compatibility

• Lenovo ThinkSystem servers with SAS 12Gb/s 3.5-inch LFF hot-swap bays
• SAS 12Gb/s RAID controllers in ThinkSystem servers
• Verify specific server model compatibility from Lenovo's ThinkSystem compatibility matrix

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 4XB7A17227 and 02JK285?

Both are Lenovo ThinkSystem 8TB SAS 12Gb/s 7200RPM 512e 3.5-inch hard drives — alternate part numbers that may differ in HDD manufacturer or specific server model validation. Verify from Lenovo's compatibility matrix.

What is 512e sector format?

512e (512 bytes emulation) emulates the traditional 512-byte sector size while using 4K physical sectors internally. It provides broad compatibility with legacy systems and controllers.

Is this compatible with non-Lenovo servers?

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

The Lenovo ThinkSystem 4XB7A17227 delivers 8TB of SAS 12Gb/s 7200RPM hot-swap enterprise storage in a 3.5-inch LFF form factor — validated for Lenovo ThinkSystem servers requiring high-capacity SAS storage for mixed workloads.