Lenovo ThinkSystem DS6200 SFF SAS Dual Controller Unit – 24-Bay 2U Rack-Mountable Disk Array

The Lenovo ThinkSystem DS6200 SFF SAS Dual Controller Unit is a high-performance, 24-bay disk array designed for demanding enterprise storage environments. With dual active controllers and 12Gb/s SAS connectivity, this 2U rack-mountable unit delivers exceptional data throughput and redundancy. It supports a wide range of SAS HDDs, NL-SAS HDDs, and SSDs, making it a versatile solution for primary storage, backup, and archival needs.

Advantages

Dual controllers provide failover protection and load balancing, ensuring continuous data availability. The 32 GB cache (16 GB per controller) accelerates read/write operations, while support for multiple RAID levels (0, 1, 3, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60) offers flexible data protection. Hot-swappable power supplies and fans minimize downtime during maintenance.

Suitable for

• Enterprise data centers requiring high-capacity, high-availability storage
• Virtualized environments (VMware, Hyper-V) needing shared storage
• Database and transactional applications with demanding I/O
• Backup and disaster recovery solutions

Key specifications

• Device Type: Disk Array / Storage System
• Enclosure Type: Rack-mountable - 2U
• Controller Type: Dual Controller
• Host Interface: SAS 12Gb/s (external)
• Drive Bays: 24 x Small Form Factor (SFF)
• Supported Drive Interface: SAS-3 (12Gb/s SAS)
• Supported Drive Types: SAS HDD, NL-SAS HDD, SSD
• RAID Support: RAID 0, 1, 3, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
• Cache Memory: 32 GB (16 GB per controller)
• Power Supply: Dual Redundant, Hot-swappable
• Management Interface: Ethernet (RJ-45)
• Max Host Ports per Controller: 4 x 12Gb SAS
• Max Scalability: Up to 288 drives with expansion enclosures
• Protocols Supported: SCSI, SAS
• Operating System Support: VMware ESXi, Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
• Cooling: Redundant, Hot-swappable Fans

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair the DS6200 with Lenovo ThinkSystem servers and compatible SAS SSDs. Ensure your environment supports 12Gb/s SAS infrastructure to fully leverage the unit's capabilities.