De Series Hardware Overview; Chapter 1. Introduction - Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series Hardware Installation And Maintenance Manual

Chapter 1. Introduction

This chapter provides a brief introduction to the ThinkSystem DE series products. ThinkSystem DE series are
dedicated for high-bandwidth applications such as big data analytics, video-surveillance, and disk-based
backup that need simple, fast, and reliable SAN storage.
A storage array includes shelves, controllers, drives, software, and firmware. The array can be installed in a
rack or cabinet, with customizable hardware for two controllers, in a 12-, 24-, or 60-drive shelf. You can
connect the storage array to a SAN from multiple interface types and to a variety of host operating systems.

DE Series hardware overview

The ThinkSystem DE series storage arrays are available in several configurations and models. This guide
provides installation and maintenance information for 2U* models.
Table 1. DE series family (2U models)
Family Model
DE2000 DE2000H
DE2000H
DE4000 DE4000H
DE4000H
DE4000F
DE6000 DE6000H
DE6000F
Drive shelves
DE120S
(expansion shelves)
DE240S
Note: *U is rack unit, defined as 44.45 mm (1.75 inches) high. DE series family also covers 4U models that
have 60 drives. For detailed information, refer to ThinkSystem DE Series Hardware Installation and
Maintenance Guide for 4U Enclosures.
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Machine Type Form factor
7Y70 2U
7Y71 2U
7Y74 2U
7Y75 2U
7Y76 2U
7Y78 2U
7Y79 2U
7Y63 2U
7Y68 2U
Drives
12
24
12
24
24
24
24
12
24
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