Lenovo 5300 960GB 3.5" Internal SATA/600 Read Intensive SSD

Overview

The Lenovo 4XB7A77453 is a 960 GB internal solid state drive designed for Lenovo ThinkSystem servers, featuring a 3.5-inch form factor and SATA/600 interface. It is optimized for read-intensive workloads, delivering up to 540 MB/s sequential read speeds and supporting fast access to frequently read data with up to 95,000 random read IOPS. This SSD is well suited for server boot volumes, web hosting nodes, and analytics platforms where consistent read performance is critical.

Key features

• Uses Micron 96-layer 3D NAND flash memory to provide reliable and efficient storage performance.
• Supports 256-bit AES encryption to protect sensitive data and maintain security compliance.
• Endurance rating of 1.5 drive writes per day, allowing for a total of 2,628 TB written, which fits read-heavy environments.
• Delivers balanced sequential read and write speeds, with up to 540 MB/s read and 520 MB/s write performance.
• Designed for easy integration into Lenovo ThinkSystem servers with a standard 3.5-inch form factor and SATA interface.
• Optimized for workloads that require predictable and consistent read throughput, enhancing server responsiveness.

Key specs

• Storage capacity: 960 GB
• Interface: SATA/600
• Form factor: 3.5-inch internal
• Sequential read speed: up to 540 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: up to 520 MB/s
• Random read IOPS: up to 95,000
• Random write IOPS: up to 35,000
• Endurance: 1.5 drive writes per day (DWPD)
• Total bytes written (TBW): 2,628 TB
• Flash memory type: Micron 96-layer 3D NAND
• Encryption: 256-bit AES

Compatibility and deployment

This SSD is specifically compatible with Lenovo ThinkSystem servers, making it a straightforward choice for organizations standardizing on SATA storage within these systems. Its 3.5-inch form factor fits existing drive bays without requiring adapters, simplifying upgrades or replacements. The drive’s read-intensive tuning makes it a strong option for environments where data is accessed frequently but written less often, such as web hosting, analytics, and boot volumes.