Product Type | Host Bus Adapter (HBA) |
Form Factor | Low-profile PCIe add-in card |
Bus Type | PCI Express 3.0 x8 |
Power Consumption | 13.5 W |
Weight | 150 g |
Lenovo ThinkSystem 430-8i SAS/SATA 12Gb HBA





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- Built for high-speed environments with up to 12 Gbps data rates, ensuring rapid storage access.
- Dual interface (SAS and SATA) support enhances flexibility in storage configurations.
- TAA compliance and country of origin in Mexico make it suitable for regulated deployments.
Product Overview
The Lenovo ThinkSystem 430-8i SAS/SATA 12Gb HBA is a high-performance solution for enterprises requiring reliable connectivity to SAS and SATA drives. It supports 12 Gbps transfer rates and is optimized for wired, high-throughput environments. With a focus on flexibility and stability, it offers compatibility with Gigabit Ethernet protocols and meets TAA compliance standards—making it ideal for public sector use. Practical for expanding internal storage in demanding infrastructures, the 430-8i serves as a dependable link within your system’s data architecture.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
Approvals | FCC, UL, VCCI, BSMI, KCC, CE Mark |
ECCN | 5A991 |
HTS Code | 8471.80.1000 |
Advanced Security Features
Secure Firmware | Signed firmware for verification |
Host Bus Data Protection | End-to-End Data Protection (EDP) |
Drive Failure Indication | LED indicator support |
Supports SED Drives | No (Does not support hardware encryption features) |
Interfaces
Interface Type | SAS 12 Gb/s |
Interface Type | SATA 6 Gb/s |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Internal Ports | 2 x Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8643) connectors |
Number of Devices Supported | Up to 8 directly connected devices |
Data Transfer Rate | 12 Gbps |
Data Link Protocol | SAS, SATA |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (H x L) | 69 mm x 168 mm |
Form Factor Supported | Low-profile and full-height brackets included |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F) |
Storage Temperature | -45°C to 105°C (-49°F to 221°F) |
Humidity (Operating) | 5% to 90% non-condensing |
Humidity (Storage) | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Software | UEFI/BIOS configuration utility |
Driver Support | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi |
Firmware Update Tool | Lenovo XClarity Essentials BoMC or StorCLI |
Hot Plug Support | Yes |