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ThinkServer RAID 720ix AnyRAID Adapter
The Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 720ix AnyRAID Adapter provides advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID
functions. The adapter is used in server models that support easy-swap drives. The adapter is also used in
server models supporting one of the following internal drives:
• Internal tape drive
• M.2 storage drives
• Rear 2.5-inch drives
The following illustration shows the connectors on the adapter.
Figure 18. ThinkServer RAID 720ix AnyRAID Adapter
1
SATA connector
Used to connect the SATA signal cable from any of the following component:
• M.2 storage module (available on some models)
• Rear backplane for up to two 2.5-inch drives (available on some models)
• Internal tape drive (available on some models)
2 ThinkServer RAID Super Capacitor Module connector
Used to connect to the ThinkServer RAID Super Capacitor Module. See "Server components" on page 29.
3 PCIE 0 connector
4 PCIE 1 connector
Used to connect to the AnyRAID connector 0–1 on the system board. See "System board components"
on page 44.
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