Lenovo Lenovo Storage DS2200
The Lenovo Storage DS2200 is an entry-level 2U SAN storage array engineered for price-sensitive small and medium businesses. Featuring dual active-active controllers and supporting up to 96 drives via expansion shelves, it delivers affordable SAN storage with 16Gb FC, 10Gb iSCSI, or 12Gb SAS host connectivity.
Specifications
| Brand | Lenovo |
|---|---|
| Family | Lenovo Storage |
| Form factor | 2U rack |
| Released | May 2017 |
| End of sale | Jun 2021 |
| End of support | Jun 2026 |
| Controllers | Dual active-active controller canisters with 8GB total cache (4GB per controller) |
| Drive bays | 12x 3.5-inch LFF or 24x 2.5-inch SFF hot-swap drive bays; expandable up to 96 drives |
| Host interfaces | 4x 16Gb FC, 10Gb iSCSI, or 12Gb SAS host ports per controller canister |
| Max performance | Up to 100,000 IOPS and up to 3.5 GB/s sequential throughput |
| Features | Rapid tiered caching, Rapid Rebuild, thin provisioning, snapshot copies (up to 128) |
| Power supply | Dual redundant hot-swap AC power supplies |
| Management | Lenovo Storage Management Console (SMC) web interface |
Generations
- Next generation: Lenovo ThinkSystem DE2000H
Compatible parts
Hard drives
J9F44A HPE MSA 300GB 12G SAS 10K SFF (2.5in) Enterprise 3yr Warranty HDD
J9F46A HPE MSA 600GB 12G SAS 10K SFF (2.5in) Enterprise 3yr Warranty HDD
Works together
How the Lenovo Lenovo Storage DS2200 connects to servers, storage and the network: 2 ways, with the parts and products on each path.
Fibre Channel SAN
Match the speed: 16Gb and 32Gb FC HBAs, switches and array ports work together, and each generation also runs one or two speeds below its own (a 32Gb port runs at 16Gb and 8Gb).
Servers
Lenovo ThinkSystem SR550 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem SR570 1U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem SR590 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem SR630 1U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem SR850 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem SR950 4U rack
Adapters for the server
01CV750 ThinkSystem QLogic QLE2690 PCIe 16Gb 1-Port SFP+ Fibre Channel Adapter
01CV760 ThinkSystem QLogic QLE2692 PCIe 16Gb 2-Port SFP+ Fibre Channel Adapter
01CV830 ThinkSystem Emulex LPe32000-M2-L PCIe 32Gb 1-Port SFP+ Fibre Channel Adapter
01CV840 ThinkSystem Emulex LPe32002-M2-L PCIe 32Gb 2-Port SFP+ Fibre Channel Adapter
Switches
Lenovo ThinkSystem DB610S 1U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DB620S 1U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DB630S 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DB720S 1U rack
Optics
57-1000262-01 Brocade 16G FC SFP+ ELWL 25 km
57-1000487-01 Brocade 16G FC SFP+ SWL
DS-SFP-FC16G-LW Cisco 16Gbps Fibre Channel Longwave SFP+ Transceiver
Direct-attached SAS
12Gb SAS uses Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8644) connectors; older 6Gb gear uses Mini-SAS (SFF-8088). Adapter cables exist, but the link runs at the slower speed.
Servers
- Lenovo ThinkSystem SR550 2U rack
- Lenovo ThinkSystem SR570 1U rack
- Lenovo ThinkSystem SR590 2U rack
- Lenovo ThinkSystem SR630 1U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 2U rack- Lenovo ThinkSystem SR850 2U rack
Adapters for the server
4Y37A09724 Lenovo ThinkSystem 440-16e SAS/SATA PCIe Gen4 12Gb HBA
7Y37A01090 ThinkSystem 430-8e SAS/SATA 12Gb HBA
7Y37A01091 ThinkSystem 430-16e SAS/SATA 12Gb HBA
05-50076-01 Broadcom HBA 9500-16e PCIe 4.0 Tri-Mode 16-Port External Host Bus Adapter
Plan and size it
- Draw this setup in the topology planner mrplanb.com
- Add up rack power and space rack-density.com
- Virtualization storage Ledger: scored storage platforms mrplanb.com
- SAN transport and NVMe over FC for backup mrplanb.com
- Lenovo ServerProven (Lenovo compatibility) lenovo.com
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 Lenovo Storage DS2200.
- Compatibility Lenovo ServerProven (options and OS compatibility)
- Specifications Lenovo Press product guides
- Support Lenovo Data Center Support
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
What expansion enclosures connect to the DS2200?
It connects up to three Lenovo Storage expansion enclosures (SFF or LFF) via 12Gb SAS cables.
Does the DS2200 require external management server software?
No, it is managed directly via the built-in browser-based Storage Management Console (SMC).
Buying or selling Lenovo Storage DS2200?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- Lenovo Storage DS2200 Product Guide, checked 2026-10-28