Product Type | Enterprise SSD |
Form Factor | 2.5" |
Capacity | 960 GB |
Flash Memory Type | TLC (Triple-Level Cell) |
Endurance Rating | 1 DWPD |
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) | 2,000,000 hours |
Sequential Read Performance | 2100 MB/s |
Sequential Write Performance | 1300 MB/s |
Random Read IOPS (4KB) | 420,000 IOPS |
Random Write IOPS (4KB) | 60,000 IOPS |
S.M.A.R.T. Support | Yes |
Power Requirements | 5V ± 5%, 12V ± 10% |
Weight | 160 g |
Service & Support | 1-year limited warranty |
Features | Optimized for read-intensive workloads |
Lenovo ThinkSystem PM1653 960GB 2.5" SAS SSD



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- Designed specifically for read-intensive enterprise applications requiring high throughput and low latency
- High endurance (1 DWPD) and reliability (2 million hour MTBF) ensure long-term performance in critical environments
- Compact, efficient 2.5" design saves space and power in dense server setups
Product Overview
The Lenovo ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1653 SSD delivers high-speed, enterprise-grade storage with its 960GB capacity and 24Gb/s SAS interface. Engineered for read-intensive workloads, it achieves 2100 MB/s sequential read and 420,000 IOPS random read. With 1 DWPD endurance and 2 million hours MTBF, it's a reliable option for demanding server applications. The compact, energy-efficient form factor makes it ideal for data centers, and system health monitoring is supported via S.M.A.R.T. technology.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Width | 2.8 inches (70 mm) |
Depth | 4.0 inches (101 mm) |
Height | 0.6 inches (15 mm) |
Minimum Operating Temperature | 0°C |
Maximum Operating Temperature | 70°C |
Relative Humidity (Operating) | 5% - 95% (non-condensing) |
Shock (Operating) | 1000 G, 0.5 ms |
Vibration (Operating) | 2.17 Grms (5-800 Hz) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface |
Interfaces
Interface Type | SAS 24 Gb/s |
Data Transfer Rate | 24 Gbps |
Drive Interface Width | 12 Gbps x2 (dual port SAS) |
Backward Compatibility | SAS 12Gb/s and 6Gb/s |
Compliance & Origin
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Country of Origin | |
TAA Compliant | |
Certifications | UL, CE, FCC, TUV, KC, BSMI, VCCI |
Advanced Security Features
Data Protection | End-to-end data path protection |
Power Loss Protection | Yes – using onboard capacitors |
Encryption | TCG Enterprise-class encryption |
Secure Erase Support | Yes |