Lenovo ThinkSystem 5400 MAX 480GB 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s Mixed Use Hot Swap SSD

Overview

The Lenovo 4XB7A82289 is a 2.5 inch SATA 6Gb/s solid state drive designed for Lenovo ThinkSystem servers, offering 480 GB of storage capacity. It is built on the Micron 5400 MAX platform to handle mixed use workloads that require a balance of read and write performance along with strong endurance. With sequential read speeds up to 540 MB/s and write speeds up to 520 MB/s, this SSD keeps databases, virtualization hosts, and business applications running smoothly. Its hot swap capability allows for easy replacement or addition without downtime, making it suitable for data centers and enterprise environments.

Key features

• Supports mixed use workloads with balanced read and write performance for versatile server applications
• Self-encrypting drive with 256-bit AES hardware encryption to secure data at rest
• Hot swap support enables drive replacement or addition without shutting down systems, minimizing maintenance interruptions
• High endurance rated at 5 drive writes per day and 4380 TBW, ensuring reliability over long-term use
• Designed to integrate seamlessly with Lenovo ThinkSystem platforms using SATA backplanes and trays
• MTBF of 3,000,000 hours for dependable operation in demanding data center environments

Key specs

• Capacity: 480 GB
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• Sequential read speed: up to 540 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: up to 520 MB/s
• Endurance: 5 drive writes per day (4380 TBW)
• Form factor: 2.5 inch hot swap
• Flash memory: 176-layer 3D TLC NAND
• Encryption: 256-bit AES hardware self-encrypting drive
• MTBF: 3,000,000 hours

Connectivity and compatibility

This SSD uses a SATA 6Gb/s interface, providing a transfer rate up to 600 MB/s, which is compatible with Lenovo ThinkSystem servers that support SATA backplanes. Its 2.5 inch form factor fits standard hot swap bays, allowing easy integration into existing server racks without requiring additional adapters or modifications.

Ideal uses and environments

This drive is well suited for environments that demand secure and reliable storage with balanced read/write workloads. It performs effectively in virtual desktop infrastructure, transactional databases, email and collaboration servers, and branch office applications. Organizations standardizing on Lenovo ThinkSystem hardware will find this SSD a strong match for predictable SATA connectivity and hardware-level encryption needs.