Lenovo 1.2TB SAS 12Gb/s Hot Swap 10000RPM (512n) 2.5-inch Internal Hard Drive with Tray for ThinkSystem – 00YK016

Lenovo ThinkSystem 1.2TB SAS 12Gb/s 10000RPM 512n Hard Drive with Tray — 00YK016

The Lenovo 00YK016 is a 1.2TB SAS 12Gb/s 10000RPM hot-swap 2.5-inch enterprise hard drive with 512n sector format and tray for Lenovo ThinkSystem servers. An alternate part number variant of the 7XB7A00027, it delivers high-speed 10K RPM SAS performance for mixed and performance-oriented workloads with hot-swap capability and an included tray for direct installation into ThinkSystem hot-swap bays.

Key Features

• 1.2TB — high-capacity 10K RPM SAS HDD for ThinkSystem servers
• SAS 12Gb/s — enterprise dual-port connectivity
• 10000RPM — high-speed performance for mixed workloads
• 512n sector format — native 512-byte sector for broad compatibility
• Hot-swap capable with tray included
• 2.5-inch SFF form factor
• Validated for Lenovo ThinkSystem servers

Product Specifications

• Part Number: 00YK016
• Manufacturer: Lenovo
• OEM Status: OEM Lenovo ThinkSystem
• Capacity: 1.2TB
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch with Tray
• Spindle Speed: 10000RPM
• Sector Format: 512n
• Hot-Swap: Yes

Storage Specifications

• Capacity: 1.2TB
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
• Spindle Speed: 10000RPM
• Sector Format: 512n (Native 512-byte)
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF
• Hot-Swap: Yes
• Tray: Included

Performance Specifications

• Interface Bandwidth: SAS 12Gb/s
• Spindle Speed: 10000RPM
• Workload: Mixed use / performance

Use Cases

• Performance-tier HDD storage in Lenovo ThinkSystem servers
• Mixed workload storage requiring 10K RPM SAS performance
• OLTP, virtualization, and transactional workloads in ThinkSystem environments
• Replacement or expansion HDD for ThinkSystem hot-swap bays

Compatibility

• Lenovo ThinkSystem servers with SAS 12Gb/s 2.5-inch hot-swap bays
• SAS 12Gb/s RAID controllers in ThinkSystem servers
• Verify specific server model compatibility from Lenovo”s ThinkSystem compatibility matrix

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 00YK016 and 7XB7A00027?

Both are Lenovo ThinkSystem 1.2TB SAS 12Gb/s 10000RPM 512n 2.5-inch HDDs with tray — alternate part numbers that may differ in HDD manufacturer or specific server model validation. Verify from Lenovo”s compatibility matrix.

What does 512n sector format mean?

512n (native 512-byte) means the drive uses traditional 512-byte physical and logical sectors. This provides the broadest compatibility with legacy RAID controllers and operating systems compared to 512e or 4Kn formats.

Is this compatible with non-Lenovo servers?

This is an OEM Lenovo ThinkSystem HDD validated for ThinkSystem servers. Compatibility with non-Lenovo servers is not guaranteed.

The Lenovo 00YK016 delivers 1.2TB of SAS 12Gb/s 10000RPM hot-swap enterprise storage with 512n sector format and tray — validated for Lenovo ThinkSystem servers requiring high-speed performance-tier SAS HDD deployments.