Lenovo 01DC517 Thinksystem DS6200 12G and similar items

Lenovo 01DC517 Thinksystem DS6200 12G Storage Raid Controller The Lenovo 01DC517 ThinkSystem DS6200 12G Storage RAID Controller is a key component of the Lenovo ThinkSystem DS6200 storage array. It's responsible for managing the storage drives and ensuring data integrity and performance. Here's a breakdown of what this controller does and why it's important: RAID Management: The controller handles RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) configurations. RAID levels like 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60 provide different combinations of performance, redundancy, and capacity. The controller allows you to set up and manage these RAID arrays. Connectivity: It provides 12Gb SAS connectivity, which is a high-speed interface for connecting storage drives. This ensures fast data transfer between the drives and the controller. Data Protection: The controller offers features like snapshots, thin provisioning, and rapid RAID rebuild to protect your data and ensure high availability. Performance Optimization: Features like SSD read caching and real-time HDD tiering (with an optional license) help optimize the performance of the storage system. Scalability: The controller supports the connection of expansion enclosures, allowing you to increase the storage capacity of the DS6200 system as needed. Key Features and Benefits: High Performance: 12Gb SAS connectivity and advanced features ensure fast data access and transfer. Data Protection: RAID configurations, snapshots, and other features protect your data from loss. Scalability: Supports expansion enclosures for increasing storage capacity. Flexibility: Supports various drive types and form factors (SSDs, SAS HDDs, NL SAS HDDs). Advanced Features: Offers features like thin provisioning, rapid RAID rebuild, and real-time tiering for optimized storage management. If you're looking for a reliable and high-performance storage solution, the Lenovo 01DC517 ThinkSystem DS6200 12G Storage RAID Controller is a good option. It's designed for medium to large businesses that need a scalable and flexible storage system. Warranty: 60day