Lenovo ThinkSystem De4800F HICless Hybrid Flash Array 2U24 - SAN - SAS1

The Lenovo ThinkSystem DE4800F is a high-performance hybrid flash storage array engineered for mid-range enterprise SAN environments. Its dual active-active controller architecture with 64 GB cache per controller delivers exceptional throughput and sub-millisecond latency for mixed workloads, making it a robust foundation for virtualization, databases, and business-critical applications.

Advantages

This 2U24 array supports up to 24 hot-swappable 2.5-inch SAS SSDs and HDDs, enabling flexible tiering to balance cost and performance. With support for 12Gb SAS, 16/32Gb Fibre Channel, and 10/25Gb iSCSI host connectivity via optional host interface cards, the DE4800F integrates seamlessly into existing SAN fabrics. The ThinkSystem System Manager provides an intuitive web-based interface for streamlined configuration, monitoring, and maintenance, while advanced data services such as thin provisioning, snapshots, volume copy, and remote replication ensure data protection and efficiency.

Suitable for

• Virtualized server environments (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM)
• Database workloads requiring consistent low latency (SQL, Oracle, SAP HANA)
• Consolidated storage for mid-sized enterprises and remote offices
• Hybrid cloud and edge deployments needing reliable SAN performance
• Backup and disaster recovery with remote replication

Key specifications

• Form factor: 2U rackmount, 24 x 2.5-inch SFF drive bays
• Drive support: 12Gb SAS SSDs and HDDs (hybrid flash)
• Controllers: Dual active-active, Intel Xeon D-series processors, 64 GB cache per controller (128 GB total)
• Host interfaces: 12Gb SAS, 16/32Gb FC, 10/25Gb iSCSI (via optional HICs)
• RAID levels: 0, 1, 3, 5, 6, 10, and ADAPT dynamic disk pools
• Maximum raw capacity: up to 1.8 PB with 8 expansion enclosures
• Management: Dedicated 1GbE port, ThinkSystem System Manager
• Redundancy: Hot-swappable dual power supplies and cooling fans
• Data services: Thin provisioning, snapshots, volume copy, remote replication

Recommendations

For organizations seeking a scalable, high-availability SAN solution without the complexity of integrated host interface cards, the DE4800F HICless model offers a cost-effective entry point. Pair it with Lenovo ThinkSystem servers and expansion enclosures to build a resilient storage infrastructure that grows with your data demands.