Lenovo ThinkSystem 5200 Mainstream 480GB SATA 6Gb/s Hot-Swap 2.5 inch SSD with 256-bit AES Encryption

The ThinkSystem 5200 Mainstream SSD delivers 480GB of reliable storage in a hot-swap 2.5-inch form factor, engineered for Lenovo ThinkSystem servers. Its 256-bit AES encryption safeguards data at rest, while SATA 6Gb/s interface ensures broad compatibility and consistent performance.

Advantages

Built with 3D TLC NAND, this drive offers sequential reads up to 530 MB/s and writes up to 490 MB/s, accelerating boot times and application responsiveness. Hot-swap capability allows drive replacement without downtime, and hardware-based encryption protects sensitive information without performance overhead. With an MTBF of 2 million hours and 438 TBW endurance, it delivers long-term reliability for demanding server environments.

Suitable for

• Lenovo ThinkSystem servers: SR250, SR530, SR550, SR570, SR590, SR630, SR650, ST250, ST550
• Virtualization and database workloads requiring balanced read/write performance
• Boot drives and high-availability storage configurations
• Environments needing data-at-rest encryption compliance

Key specifications

• Capacity: 480 GB
• Form factor: 2.5-inch
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• Encryption: 256-bit AES
• NAND flash: 3D TLC
• Sequential read/write: up to 530/490 MB/s
• Random read/write IOPS (4KB): up to 90,000/35,000
• Endurance: 438 TBW
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
• Power consumption (active): ~2.5 W
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 70°C
• Storage temperature: -40°C to 85°C

Recommendations

For optimal performance and compatibility, install this drive in a supported ThinkSystem server using the latest firmware. Use it in RAID configurations for redundancy or as a high-speed boot device. Verify that your server's drive bay supports 2.5-inch SATA hot-swap drives.