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7XB7A00027: Lenovo ThinkSystem 2.5" 1.2TB 10K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512n HDD

Lenovo 7XB7A00027 Hard driveSAS 12Gb/s2.5-inch small form fact
LenovoHard drivesSAS 12Gb/s

Also listed as: 01CV004, AUMB, AL14SEB120N, SP40M56473, 01CV003 · made by Toshiba

The Lenovo 7XB7A00027 is an enterprise 2.5-inch 1.2TB 10,000 RPM SAS 12Gb/s hot-swap hard disk drive for ThinkSystem servers. Delivering double the capacity of entry 600GB drives while maintaining fast 10K spindle latency, it is the primary high-capacity mechanical drive choice for enterprise virtualization clusters, RAID arrays, and local file storage. It features a 512n native sector layout and dual-port SAS connectivity. Second-hand buyers should verify drive SMART health counters and ensure the authentic ThinkSystem hot-swap caddy is included.

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Specifications

Part number7XB7A00027
BrandLenovo
Made byToshiba
TypeHard drives
Other numbers01CV004, AUMB, AL14SEB120N, SP40M56473, 01CV003
Statuscurrent
Capacity1.2TB
InterfaceSAS 12Gb/s
Form factor2.5-inch small form factor (SFF) in ThinkSystem hot-swap tray
Rotational speed10000 RPM
Sector size512n native
Generation fitThinkSystem V1 and V2 servers

About the 7XB7A00027

7XB7A00027 is Lenovo's core 2.5-inch 1.2TB 10,000 RPM enterprise SAS 12Gb/s hard drive for ThinkSystem servers. It provides an optimal balance of storage density, input/output operations per second, and dual-port SAS fault tolerance for enterprise data center storage subsystems.

Compatibility

Compatible with Lenovo ThinkSystem servers supporting 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays, including SR650, SR630, SR530, SR850, SR950, ST550, and SD530. Requires connection to a 12Gb SAS controller or HBA; operates directly with Lenovo MegaRAID 930 and 530 series controllers.

How to identify a genuine unit

Pre-installed in a genuine Lenovo ThinkSystem 2.5-inch hot-swap caddy with blue and orange release mechanism. The top label clearly states option part number 7XB7A00027, FRU part number 01CV004, and feature code AUMB. Physical drive model AL14SEB120N is printed on the chassis.

Buying used

Examine the SAS connector for bent pins or damaged plastic keying. Power up the drive and check SMART attributes for uncorrectable read/write errors, reallocated sectors, and excessive spindle spin-up retry counts. Confirm that the drive runs Lenovo OEM firmware.

Reference prices (last 12 months, updated 2026-10-27)

Used: USD 65 (1 sighting, Oct 2026)

All sightings
SellerConditionPriceNoteSeen
ebay.comusedUSD 65Clean pull 1.2TB 10K SAS drive in genuine Lenovo ThinkSystem caddy2026-10-27

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

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Check compatibility with Lenovo

Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that Lenovo has tested with the Lenovo 7XB7A00027.

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FAQ

What is the data transfer rate of the 7XB7A00027 drive?

It interfaces at SAS 12Gb/s and delivers sustained media transfer speeds up to 240 MB/s.

Can this drive be used in ThinkSystem V2 servers?

Yes, it is qualified for both ThinkSystem V1 and V2 servers equipped with 2.5-inch SAS backplanes.

Buying or selling 7XB7A00027?

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