Lenovo Lenovo Storage DS6200
The Lenovo Storage DS6200 is a midrange 2U SAN storage array engineered for I/O-intensive database and virtualized datacenter workloads. Offering dual controllers with 32GB cache and scaling up to 240 drives, it delivers up to 250,000 IOPS and 14 GB/s throughput with sub-millisecond response times.
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 32GB total cache (16GB per controller) |
| Drive bays | 24x 2.5-inch SFF hot-swap drive bays; expandable up to 240 drives via expansion units |
| Host interfaces | Up to 8x 16Gb FC, 10Gb iSCSI, or 12Gb SAS host ports per controller canister |
| Max performance | Up to 250,000 IOPS and up to 14 GB/s sequential throughput |
| Features | Automated storage tiering, SSD read caching, asynchronous replication, snapshots (up to 1,024) |
| Power supply | Dual redundant hot-swap AC power supplies |
| Management | Storage Management Console (SMC) |
Generations
- Next generation: Lenovo ThinkSystem DE6000H
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
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 DS6200.
- Compatibility Lenovo ServerProven (options and OS compatibility)
- Specifications Lenovo Press product guides
- Support Lenovo Data Center Support
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
What automated tiering features are available on the DS6200?
It automatically moves hot data blocks to SSD tiers and colder blocks to SAS or nearline HDD tiers based on usage telemetry.
Can Fibre Channel and iSCSI SFPs be used on the same controller?
Yes, its Converged Network Controller (CNC) ports support SFP transceivers for FC or iSCSI independently.
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Sources
- Lenovo Storage DS6200 Product Guide, checked 2026-10-28