Lenovo RAID 540-16I Controller Card 4Y37A78835

VENDOR: LENOVO Mfg Part#: 4Y37A78835 UPC#: 889488626045
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  • Product type: Computer Accessories
  • System accessory designed for enterprise RAID applications
  • Part number: 4Y37A78835
  • Compatible with Lenovo computing systems
  • UPC: 889488626045

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Key Benefits

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  • Engineered by Lenovo, a trusted provider of enterprise computing solutions.
  • Supports scalable and reliable RAID configurations for business-critical systems.
  • Ideal accessory for expanding server storage in high-demand environments.

Product Overview

The Lenovo RAID 540-16I, part number 4Y37A78835, is a system accessory tailored for high-capacity data management and performance optimization in server environments. This RAID controller card is engineered to meet professional demands for data redundancy, drive scalability, and secure storage operations. Typically used in enterprise systems, the RAID 540-16I supports configurations that enhance data throughput, helping businesses maintain productivity with minimal downtime.

While detailed specifications are limited in the provided data, the product's classification under Lenovo's Computer Accessories line within the ‘System Accessory’ category suggests compatibility with server deployment scenarios requiring robust RAID solutions. It can be confidently deployed for environments involving data-intensive applications, including databases, virtualization, and heavy transactional processing.

With an enterprise focus, this controller offers IT departments a scalable upgrade path to configure multiple drives with failover protection, safeguarding mission-critical data assets. Additional technical and regulatory compliance information, such as TAA and country of origin, is not supplied and should be confirmed prior to procurement.

Specifications

Product Overview

Type RAID controller card
Form Factor Low-profile PCIe add-in card
Supported RAID Levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
Processor Broadcom SAS3916
Cache Memory 4 GB DDR4 cache with supercapacitor backup
Power Requirement Typical 10–15 W depending on configuration
Hot Plug Support Yes
Usage Enterprise servers, storage management, virtualization
Weight Approx. 280 g

Advanced Security Features

Secure Boot Yes
Controller Authentication Yes (firmware signed with secure key)
Drive Encryption Support Yes, Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) support
Data Protection Feature DataBolt bandwidth optimizer for SATA drives

Physical & Environmental

Card Dimensions (L x H) 167.6 mm x 64.4 mm (6.6 in x 2.5 in)
Operating Temperature 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F)
Storage Temperature -45°C to 105°C (-49°F to 221°F)
Relative Humidity (Operating) 5% to 90% (non-condensing)
Relative Humidity (Storage) 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Thermal Solution Passive heat sink; server airflow required

Interfaces

Interface Type PCIe 4.0 x8
Internal Connectors 4 x Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8643)
Max Number of Devices Up to 240 SATA/SAS drives
Supported Drive Interfaces 12Gb/s SAS and 6Gb/s SATA
Data Transfer Rate Up to 12 Gb/s per port
Port Count 16 internal lanes
Host Bus Interface PCI Express 4.0

Cloud Management & Licensing

Management Interface MegaRAID Storage Manager (MSM) and command line tool storcli
Web-BIOS Support Yes
Remote Monitoring Yes through Lenovo XClarity Controller
Licensing Requirement Optional premium features via Lenovo RAID Premium Key
Predictive Drive Failure Reporting Yes

Compliance & Origin

TAA Compliance
Country of Origin
Certifications RoHS, FCC, CE, VCCI, UL
Regulatory Compliance EN60950, UL60950, CSA C22.2
Warranty 3-year limited warranty from Lenovo