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4XC7A09279: Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series 12Gb SAS 4-Port Host Interface Card

Lenovo 4XC7A09279 HBADE Controller Proprietar
LenovoHBAsDE Controller Proprietary HIC

Also listed as: 4XC7A09279-01, 01DC665, SP47A09279, B4CR, DE-12G-SAS-4P

Quad-port 12Gb SAS host interface card providing direct host server attachment for ThinkSystem DE2000H, DE4000H, and DE6000H controller canisters.

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Specifications

Part number4XC7A09279
BrandLenovo
TypeHBAs
Other numbers4XC7A09279-01, 01DC665, SP47A09279, B4CR, DE-12G-SAS-4P
InterfaceDE Controller Proprietary HIC
Ports4
Data transfer rate12Gb/s per port
ConnectorMini-SAS HD (SFF-8644)

About the 4XC7A09279

The Lenovo 4XC7A09279 is a 4-port 12Gb SAS Host Interface Card (HIC) engineered for Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series SAN arrays. Designed to slide into the dedicated expansion bay of DE2000H, DE4000H, and DE6000H controller canisters, it expands frontend host connectivity by providing four external Mini-SAS HD ports. It is widely traded among enterprise hardware brokers configuring direct-attached server storage clusters.

Compatibility

Compatible exclusively with Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series controller canisters, including DE2000H, DE4000H, DE4200H, DE6400H, and DE6600H systems. It connects directly to host servers equipped with external SAS HBAs (such as the ThinkSystem 430-8e or 440-16e) using standard SFF-8644 to SFF-8644 cables. It is mechanically incompatible with standard PCIe slots in rack servers.

How to identify a genuine unit

The module is built on a proprietary mezzanine circuit board featuring a custom faceplate with four external SFF-8644 SAS ports and activity LEDs. An official Lenovo inventory label displays option part number 4XC7A09279, FRU part number 01DC665, and feature code B4CR. In SANtricity OS, the board registers under the host interface hardware telemetry tab.

Buying used

When purchasing a used DE Series SAS HIC, inspect the proprietary high-density connector pins on the rear mating edge for bent or damaged contacts. Confirm that the external SFF-8644 ports show no bent internal pins or loose shielding fingers. Verify that SANtricity recognizes the card and enables all four ports upon installation into the controller canister.

Reference prices (last 12 months, updated 2026-10-18)

Refurbished: USD 420 (1 sighting, Sep 2026)

Used: USD 350 (1 sighting, Oct 2026)

All sightings
SellerConditionPriceNoteSeen
eBayusedUSD 350eBay sold listing2026-10-18
IT CreationsrefurbishedUSD 420Tested working pull from DE4000H controller2026-09-29

Prices seen on public listings on the dates shown, before tax and shipping. Not an offer.

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