Lenovo ThinkSystem D3284 High Density Drive Enclosure
The Lenovo ThinkSystem D3284 is an ultra-dense 5U storage enclosure accommodating up to 84 3.5-inch SAS hard drives in dual pull-out drawers. Designed for big data analytics, video archives, and backup consolidation, it provides multi-petabyte raw density in standard 19-inch racks with dual 12Gb SAS path failover.
Specifications
| Brand | Lenovo |
|---|---|
| Family | ThinkSystem D-Series |
| Form factor | 5U rack |
| Released | Sep 2018 |
| Enclosure type | 5U 84-drive High Density Large Form Factor (LFF 3.5-inch) enclosure |
| Drive bays | 84x 3.5-inch hot-swap SAS drive bays arranged in two 42-drive slide-out drawers |
| Interface modules | Dual redundant 12Gb SAS Environmental Services Modules (ESMs) |
| Capacity | Over 1.5PB of raw storage capacity using 18TB or 20TB enterprise HDDs |
| Redundancy | Dual SAS data paths, N+1 hot-swap cooling modules, and redundant power supplies |
| Power supply | Dual redundant hot-swap 2214W Platinum AC power supplies |
| Management | In-band SCSI Enclosure Services (SES) |
Compatible parts
Hard drives
J9F50A HPE MSA 2TB 12G SAS 7.2K LFF (3.5in) Midline 1yr Warranty HDD
J9F51A HPE MSA 4TB 12G SAS 7.2K LFF (3.5in) Midline 1yr 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 ThinkSystem D3284 High Density Drive Enclosure.
- Compatibility Lenovo ServerProven (options and OS compatibility)
- Specifications Lenovo Press product guides
- Support Lenovo Data Center Support
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
Can hard drives be serviced while the D3284 is powered on?
Yes, each of the two 42-drive drawers pulls out forward while the enclosure remains fully operational.
What is the weight of a fully populated D3284 enclosure?
A fully populated D3284 weighs approximately 130 kg (287 lbs), requiring reinforced server rack mounting.
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Sources
- Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series Storage - Expansion Enclosures, checked 2026-10-28