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7XB7A00028: Lenovo ThinkSystem 2.5" 1.8TB 10K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512e HDD

Lenovo 7XB7A00028 Hard driveSAS 12Gb/s2.5-inch small form fact
LenovoHard drivesSAS 12Gb/s

Also listed as: 01CV005, AUMC, AL14SEB18EQ, SP40M56474 · made by Toshiba

The Lenovo 7XB7A00028 is a maximum-capacity 2.5-inch 1.8TB 10,000 RPM SAS 12Gb/s hot-swap hard disk drive engineered for ThinkSystem servers. Delivering high areal storage density in a 2.5-inch footprint, it uses an advanced 512e emulation sector format to combine large volume capacity with enterprise 10K performance. It features a dual-port SAS interface and persistent write cache technology to safeguard against data loss during power loss events. Used hardware buyers should verify SMART logs for error counts and ensure authentic caddy hardware.

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Specifications

Part number7XB7A00028
BrandLenovo
Made byToshiba
TypeHard drives
Other numbers01CV005, AUMC, AL14SEB18EQ, SP40M56474
Statuscurrent
Capacity1.8TB
InterfaceSAS 12Gb/s
Form factor2.5-inch small form factor (SFF) in ThinkSystem hot-swap tray
Rotational speed10000 RPM
Sector size512e advanced format
Generation fitThinkSystem V1 and V2 servers

About the 7XB7A00028

7XB7A00028 is Lenovo's highest-capacity 2.5-inch 10,000 RPM enterprise SAS 12Gb/s hard drive for ThinkSystem V1 and V2 servers, providing 1.8TB of high-speed storage. Engineered for large database volumes, virtualized host pools, and write-intensive enterprise workloads, it combines 10K mechanical rotational speed with 512e advanced format recording.

Compatibility

Compatible across all ThinkSystem servers supporting 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS bays, including SR650, SR630, SR530, SR850, SR950, ST550, and SD530. Requires a 12Gb SAS controller and an operating system that supports 512e advanced format drives. Fits standard ThinkSystem drive backplanes.

How to identify a genuine unit

Housed in a ThinkSystem 2.5-inch hot-swap drive carrier. The label specifies option part number 7XB7A00028, FRU part number 01CV005, and feature code AUMC. The base drive is a Toshiba AL14SEB18EQ enterprise SAS drive carrying Lenovo authorized firmware.

Buying used

Inspect the drive tray handle and locking tabs for wear. Connect the drive to a SAS HBA or RAID controller and check SMART parameters using smartctl to ensure no pending or reallocated sectors exist. Test sequential read throughput to confirm normal drive spin-up and steady media transfer.

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

Used: USD 85 (1 sighting, Oct 2026)

All sightings
SellerConditionPriceNoteSeen
ebay.comusedUSD 85Tested working 1.8TB 10K SAS drive in ThinkSystem tray2026-10-27

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 7XB7A00028.

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FAQ

What sector format does the 7XB7A00028 drive use?

It utilizes 512e (512-byte emulation) Advanced Format to deliver 1.8TB capacity in a 2.5-inch form factor.

Does the drive feature power loss protection for write cache?

Yes, it incorporates magnetic cache technology to protect unwritten data in the event of unexpected host power loss.

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