- Versatile, scalable storage expansion with a single I/O module for entry-level solutions or dual I/O module configurations for high availability and performance
- Flexible host connectivity to match diverse client needs for direct attach storage with support for 6 Gb or 12 Gb SAS RAID adapters for advanced data protection or 6 Gb SAS Host Bus Adapter (HBA) for maximum JBOD performance
- 6 Gb SAS drive-side connectivity with support for 12x 3.5-inch large form factor (LFF) drives in the E1012 enclosure or 24x 2.5-inch small form factor (SFF) drives in the E1024 enclosure
- Scalability of up to 96 LFF or 192 SFF drives per RAID adapter with the attachment of up to eight E1012 or E1024 daisy-chained expansion enclosures to satisfy growing needs for storage capacity and performance
- Flexibility in storing data on high performance SAS SSDs, performance-optimized enterprise SAS HDDs, or capacity-optimized enterprise NL SAS HDDs; mixing and matching drive types and form factors on a single RAID adapter to perfectly meet performance and capacity requirements for various workloads
- Self-encrypting drives with a supported RAID adapter allow clients to secure their sensitive data and to comply with various security regulations when required
- Designed to comply with NEBS and MIL-STD requirements
The Lenovo Storage Disk Expansion Enclosures offer universal storage expansion capabilities that are designed to provide simplicity, speed, scalability, security, and high availability for small to large businesses. The E1012 and E1024 deliver enterprise-class storage technology in a cost-effective solution with flexible drive configurations and RAID or JBOD (non-RAID) host connectivity or Lenovo storage area network (SAN) array expansion.