Lenovo 4350-16i SAS/SATA HBA PCIe 3.0 x8 Host Bus Adapter

Overview

The Lenovo 4Y37A72481 is a PCIe 3.0 x8 host bus adapter designed to provide high-speed internal SAS and SATA connectivity for Lenovo ThinkSystem servers. It features 16 internal ports capable of delivering up to 12 Gbps per port, enabling fast and reliable data transfer between your server and internal drives. This adapter is built on the Adaptec HBA 1100-16i architecture and supports multiple sector formats, making it a versatile choice for data center environments that require consistent throughput and low latency.

Key features

• Provides 16 internal SAS/SATA ports that support up to 12 Gbps per port for high bandwidth connections.
• Supports SATA Native Command Queuing to improve command handling efficiency and overall drive performance.
• Includes S.M.A.R.T. monitoring to help track drive health and prevent unexpected failures.
• Offers advanced power management features to optimize energy consumption in server environments.
• Queue depth of up to 1014 allows the host to manage a large number of outstanding I/O requests, benefiting sustained workloads.
• Low-profile, half-length form factor fits well in dense rack servers and space-constrained chassis.
• Compatible with major Windows, Linux, and VMware operating systems for flexible deployment across enterprise environments.

Key specs

• Interface: PCIe 3.0 x8 host bus adapter
• Ports: 16 internal SAS/SATA ports
• Data transfer rate: Up to 12 Gbps per port
• Supported sector formats: 512e, 512n, and 4K
• Queue depth: Up to 1014
• Form factor: Low-profile, half-length
• Compatibility: Windows, Linux, VMware

Connectivity and compatibility

This adapter connects directly to internal SAS and SATA drives, supporting a wide range of sector formats to ensure compatibility with various storage devices. Its PCIe 3.0 x8 interface provides ample bandwidth for demanding server workloads. The card’s compatibility with major operating systems like Windows, Linux, and VMware simplifies integration into existing data center infrastructures and mixed OS environments.

Ideal uses and environments

The Lenovo 4Y37A72481 is well suited for virtualization hosts, file and application servers, and software-defined storage nodes that require direct-attached storage with high throughput and low latency. Its design fits dense rack servers and chassis with limited space, making it a strong choice for data centers focused on maximizing storage capacity and performance without sacrificing physical footprint. This adapter supports workloads that demand sustained I/O and reliable drive health monitoring, helping maintain consistent server operation.