Lenovo ThinkSystem DE6000F
The Lenovo ThinkSystem DE6000F is a high-performance all-flash midrange 2U block storage array designed for demanding databases, real-time analytics, and enterprise private clouds. Delivering up to 1 million read IOPS and sub-100 microsecond response times with NVMe-oF host attachments, it provides fast block storage in standard enterprise data centers.
Specifications
| Brand | Lenovo |
|---|---|
| Family | ThinkSystem DE |
| Form factor | 2U rack |
| Released | Sep 2018 |
| End of sale | Jun 2023 |
| End of support | Jun 2028 |
| Controllers | Dual active-active controller canisters with 64GB or 128GB total system cache |
| Drive bays | 24x 2.5-inch SFF hot-swap all-flash SAS SSD bays; expands up to 120 all-flash SSDs |
| Host interfaces | Up to 8x 32Gb FC, 25Gb iSCSI, 100Gb NVMe-oF (RoCE/InfiniBand), or 12Gb SAS host ports per canister |
| Max performance | Up to 1,000,000 IOPS and up to 21 GB/s sequential throughput |
| Features | Dynamic Disk Pools (DDP), hardware encryption (SED support), snapshots, remote replication |
| Power supply | Dual redundant hot-swap AC power supplies |
| Management | SANtricity System Manager (embedded HTML5 web GUI) |
Generations
- Next generation: Lenovo ThinkSystem DE6400F
Compatible parts
HBAs
4XC7A09279 Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series 12Gb SAS 4-Port Host Interface Card
4XC7A09280 Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series 16Gb/32Gb Fibre Channel 4-Port Host Interface Card
Power supplies
4X27A12494 Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series 1200W AC Redundant Power Supply
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 DE6000F.
- Compatibility Lenovo ServerProven (options and OS compatibility)
- Specifications Lenovo Press product guides
- Support Lenovo Data Center Support
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
What host interface delivers the highest throughput on the DE6000F?
The 100Gb NVMe-oF (RoCE or InfiniBand) HIC delivers the lowest latency and highest throughput, achieving up to 21 GB/s read bandwidth.
How does Dynamic Disk Pools (DDP) protect SSD data?
DDP distributes data, parity, and spare capacity across all SSDs, enabling rapid rebuilds without performance degradation.
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Sources
- Lenovo ThinkSystem DE6000F All-Flash Storage Array Product Guide, checked 2026-10-28