Lenovo ThinkSystem DE6000H
The Lenovo ThinkSystem DE6000H is a midrange hybrid storage array engineered to handle high-bandwidth enterprise streaming, large database consolidation, and high-performance computing storage tiers. Powered by dual active-active controllers with up to 128GB cache, it scales up to 480 drives and delivers up to 1 million IOPS and 21 GB/s throughput.
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 or 60x 3.5-inch 4U chassis; expandable up to 480 drives via D1224/D3284 enclosures |
| Host interfaces | Up to 8x 32Gb FC, 25Gb iSCSI, 100Gb NVMe-oF, or 12Gb SAS host ports per controller |
| Max performance | Up to 1,000,000 IOPS and up to 21 GB/s sequential read bandwidth |
| Features | Dynamic Disk Pools, snapshot copies, volume copy, synchronous and asynchronous replication |
| Power supply | Dual redundant hot-swap AC power supplies |
| Management | SANtricity System Manager (HTML5 web GUI) |
Generations
- Next generation: Lenovo ThinkSystem DE6400H
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 DE6000H.
- Compatibility Lenovo ServerProven (options and OS compatibility)
- Specifications Lenovo Press product guides
- Support Lenovo Data Center Support
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
Does the DE6000H support NVMe over Fabrics (NVMe-oF)?
Yes, with the appropriate 100Gb InfiniBand/RoCE HIC, the DE6000H supports NVMe-oF protocol for minimal host latency.
What is the maximum drive count of a DE6000H system?
It scales up to 480 drives using external D1224 (2U24 SFF) or D3284 (5U84 LFF) expansion drive enclosures.
Buying or selling ThinkSystem DE6000H?
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Sources
- Lenovo ThinkSystem DE6000H Hybrid Storage Array Product Guide, checked 2026-10-28