Lenovo 01KN509 Thinksystem SAS SATA 12GBPS PCI-E 3.0 X8 Storage Controller

Overview of Lenovo 01KN509 Controller

General Product Information

• Manufacturer: Lenovo
• Part Number / SKU: 01KN509
• Product Name: Controller
• Product Type: SAS-SATA

Technical Specifications

PCI-E Card Details

• Device Type: Storage Controller (RAID) - Plug-in Card
• Bus Type: PCIe 3.0 x8
• Interface: SATA/SAS 12Gb/s
• Data Transfer Rate: 1.2 Gbps

Supported Devices

• Hard Drive
• Disk Array (RAID)
• Solid State Drive

Channel and Storage Capacity

• Channel Quantity: 24
• Maximum Storage Devices Supported: 64

RAID Levels

• RAID 0
• RAID 1
• RAID 5
• RAID 6
• RAID 10
• RAID 50
• JBOD
• RAID 60

System Compatibility

Supported Operating Systems

• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 for x86/AMD64/Intel EM64T
• Red Hat Linux Enterprise Server 6 x64 Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 with Xen for AMD64/EM64T
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12
• VMware vSphere 6.0 (ESXi)
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 with Xen
• Microsoft Windows Server 2016
• VMware vSphere 6.5 (ESXi)

Designed For

• ThinkSystem SR650
• ThinkSystem ST550

Interface: Lenovo 01KN509 SAS-SATA

The Lenovo 01KN509 Storage Controller is equipped with a powerful Interface feature that incorporates both SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) and SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) technologies. This combination of interfaces offers users a wide range of benefits and plays a crucial role in enhancing the performance and functionality of the storage controller.

Improved Data Transfer Rates

The SAS SATA interface of the Lenovo 01KN509 Storage Controller enables high-speed data transfer rates, allowing for efficient communication between the controller and connected devices. With SAS technology, users can achieve data transfer rates of up to 12 Gbps, while SATA technology supports speeds of up to 6 Gbps. This increased speed ensures that data is transmitted quickly and seamlessly, resulting in enhanced productivity and reduced waiting times.

Flexibility and Compatibility

The SAS SATA interface offers unparalleled flexibility and compatibility, making it suitable for various storage setups. By combining both SAS and SATA technologies, the Lenovo 01KN509 Storage Controller can connect to a wide range of storage devices, including HDDs (Hard Disk Drives) and SSDs (Solid State Drives). This versatility allows users to choose the storage medium that best suits their needs, without worrying about compatibility issues.

Support for Multiple Drive Types

One of the key advantages of the SAS SATA interface is its ability to support multiple drive types simultaneously. Users can mix SAS and SATA drives within the same storage system, allowing for greater flexibility in terms of storage capacity and performance. This feature proves particularly useful for businesses that require a combination of high-performance SAS drives for critical data and cost-effective SATA drives for less demanding applications.

Hot Swapping Support

The SAS SATA interface also supports hot swapping, which means that drives can be replaced or added without shutting down the system. This feature is especially beneficial in scenarios where uninterrupted operations are critical, such as in enterprise environments or data centers. Hot swapping eliminates the need for system downtime during drive maintenance or upgrades, ensuring continuous availability and minimizing disruptions.

Data Redundancy and Fault Tolerance

Another significant advantage of the SAS SATA interface is its support for RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) configurations. RAID allows users to create redundant data storage setups that offer improved fault tolerance and data protection. By combining multiple drives into a single logical unit, RAID provides increased reliability and safeguards against data loss in the event of a drive failure. The SAS SATA interface enables the implementation of various RAID levels, such as RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10, each offering different levels of performance, capacity, and redundancy.

Speed: Lenovo 01KN509 12GBPS

The Lenovo 01KN509 Storage Controller boasts impressive speed capabilities, thanks to its 12Gbps (Gigabits per second) speed feature. This high-speed connectivity is essential for users who require fast and efficient data transfer rates in their storage systems.

Enhanced Performance

The 12Gbps speed of the Lenovo 01KN509 Storage Controller significantly enhances overall system performance. With faster data transfer rates, users can experience improved response times and reduced latency when accessing and transferring files. This speed advantage is particularly beneficial for demanding applications that require large amounts of data to be processed quickly, such as video editing, database management, and virtualization.

Future-Proofing

Investing in a storage controller with 12Gbps speed capabilities ensures future-proofing your system. As technology advances and storage requirements continue to grow, having a high-speed interface becomes increasingly important. By opting for the Lenovo 01KN509 Storage Controller with its 12Gbps speed, users can accommodate the demands of future storage devices and technologies without the need for immediate upgrades or system replacements.

Seamless Scalability

The 12Gbps speed feature also enables seamless scalability for storage systems. With faster data transfer rates, users can easily expand their storage capacity by adding additional drives or upgrading to higher-capacity drives. This scalability is crucial for businesses that anticipate rapid data growth or need to accommodate changing storage requirements over time. The Lenovo 01KN509 Storage Controller's speed capabilities ensure that users can scale their storage systems effortlessly without sacrificing performance.

Improved Backup and Recovery

The high-speed connectivity of the Lenovo 01KN509 Storage Controller is particularly advantageous for backup and recovery operations. With faster data transfer rates, backups can be completed more quickly, reducing the time required to protect critical data. Similarly, in the event of a system failure or data loss, the high-speed interface allows for faster recovery times, minimizing downtime and ensuring business continuity.

Efficient Workflows

The 12Gbps speed feature also streamlines workflows and improves productivity. Users can transfer large files between storage devices in a fraction of the time compared to slower interfaces. This efficiency is especially valuable in industries that rely on intensive data processing, such as media production, scientific research, and financial analysis. By reducing transfer times, users can complete tasks more efficiently, leading to increased productivity and faster time-to-market.

Bus Type

The Lenovo 01KN509 Storage Controller employs the PCI-E 3.0 X8 bus type, which offers significant benefits in terms of performance, compatibility, and expansion capabilities.

Enhanced Performance

The PCI-E 3.0 X8 bus type provides ample bandwidth to support high-speed data transfer rates between the storage controller and the host system. With eight lanes of communication, the bus type ensures that data can flow seamlessly and without bottlenecks, resulting in improved overall system performance. This enhanced performance is particularly crucial for storage-intensive applications that require fast access to large amounts of data.

Wide Compatibility

The PCI-E 3.0 X8 bus type is widely supported by modern systems, ensuring compatibility with a broad range of hardware configurations. Whether you're using a desktop computer, a server, or a workstation, the Lenovo 01KN509 Storage Controller's bus type is likely to be compatible with your system. This compatibility makes it easier for users to integrate the storage controller into their existing setup without the need for additional hardware upgrades.

Expandability

The PCI-E 3.0 X8 bus type allows for future expansion and scalability of the storage system. With eight available lanes, users have the option to add additional storage controllers or other expansion cards to maximize their system's capabilities. This expandability is particularly advantageous for businesses that anticipate growing storage needs or wish to implement advanced storage technologies, such as NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) SSDs or high-performance RAID configurations.

Efficient Data Throughput

The PCI-E 3.0 X8 bus type ensures efficient data throughput by providing high-speed and low-latency communication between the storage controller and the host system. This efficient data transfer is crucial for minimizing performance bottlenecks and ensuring smooth operations, especially in scenarios where multiple storage controllers or devices are simultaneously accessing or transferring data.

Reduced System Overhead

The efficient data throughput offered by the PCI-E 3.0 X8 bus type also reduces system overhead. By minimizing the time required for data transfer and processing, the bus type frees up system resources and allows for more efficient utilization of CPU power, memory, and other critical components. This reduction in system overhead leads to improved overall system performance and responsiveness.

Features

The Lenovo 01KN509 Storage Controller is equipped with an array of features, with RAID being one of the most notable and essential ones.

Data Protection and Redundancy

RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is a crucial feature that provides data protection and redundancy in storage systems. The Lenovo 01KN509 Storage Controller supports various RAID levels, including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Each RAID level offers different benefits and trade-offs to meet specific user requirements.

Improved Data Reliability

RAID configurations implemented by the Lenovo 01KN509 Storage Controller enhance data reliability by storing redundant copies of data across multiple drives. In the event of a drive failure, the redundant data ensures that data remains accessible and that critical operations can continue without interruptions. This improved data reliability is particularly important for businesses that cannot afford downtime or data loss due to hardware failures.

Increased Performance

Certain RAID levels, such as RAID 0, are designed to improve overall system performance by striping data across multiple drives. This striping technique allows for parallel access to data, resulting in faster read and write speeds. By leveraging the RAID feature of the Lenovo 01KN509 Storage Controller, users can achieve significant performance gains, especially in scenarios where high-speed data processing or real-time applications are required.

Scalability and Capacity Expansion

RAID configurations supported by the Lenovo 01KN509 Storage Controller offer scalability and capacity expansion options. By combining multiple drives into a single logical unit, users can increase their storage capacity without sacrificing data redundancy or performance. This scalability is particularly beneficial for businesses that anticipate future growth or need to accommodate changing storage requirements over time.

Easy Management and Monitoring

The Lenovo 01KN509 Storage Controller's RAID feature is complemented by powerful management and monitoring tools. These tools allow users to configure and monitor RAID arrays, perform diagnostics, and receive notifications about drive health and potential issues. This level of control and visibility ensures that users can proactively address any storage-related concerns, minimizing the risk of data loss or system failures.

Compatibility of Part Number or SKU# 01KN509 Controller with ThinkSystem SR650 and ST550

The Part Number or SKU# 01KN509 Controller is a highly versatile component designed for seamless integration with ThinkSystem SR650 and ST550 servers. Specifically engineered to enhance performance and reliability, this controller provides robust support for a range of storage solutions, ensuring optimal operation within these server models. The ThinkSystem SR650, known for its scalability and efficiency in handling demanding workloads, pairs exceptionally well with the 01KN509 Controller, allowing for improved data management and faster processing speeds. Similarly, the ThinkSystem ST550, a powerful tower server, benefits significantly from the integration of this controller, offering enhanced storage capabilities and superior performance for diverse applications. Both the SR650 and ST550 are designed to meet the needs of modern data centers, and the 01KN509 Controller enhances their functionality by providing reliable and efficient storage management. This compatibility ensures that enterprises can leverage the full potential of their ThinkSystem servers, delivering high performance, reliability, and scalability.

In conclusion, the Lenovo 01KN509 Storage Controller offers a powerful combination of features that enhance data transfer speeds, compatibility, performance, and data protection. The SAS SATA interface provides flexibility in drive selection, while the 12Gbps speed ensures fast and efficient data transfer rates. The PCI-E 3.0 X8 bus type offers enhanced performance and expandability, while the RAID feature provides data redundancy and improved reliability. Whether you're a business looking to optimize your storage infrastructure or an individual seeking high-performance storage solutions, the Lenovo 01KN509 Storage Controller delivers the necessary features to meet your storage needs.