LENOVO - 00YK012 - ThinkSystem 2.5" 900GB 15K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512e

Overview

The LENOVO 00YK012 ThinkSystem 2.5-inch enterprise hard drive provides 900GB capacity, 15K RPM performance, and a 12Gb/s SAS interface in a hot-swap, 512e format. It’s designed for Lenovo ThinkSystem platforms that use 2.5-inch SAS hot-swap bays, making it a practical option for maintenance spares, like-for-like replacements, or expanding existing drive groups in server rooms and data centres.

Typical use cases include transactional databases, virtualisation hosts, and shared storage tiers where consistent IOPS and predictable latency matter. For buyers standardising across Lenovo infrastructure, you can also browse related refurbished LENOVO hardware categories to keep configurations consistent across your fleet.

When building or expanding arrays, this drive is commonly deployed alongside a compatible RAID CONTROLLER to support redundancy and availability in production environments (controller capabilities depend on the platform and configuration).

Key Features

Key specifications and deployment-relevant features for enterprise environments:

• 900GB 2.5-inch SFF capacity to fit dense server and storage chassis with limited front-bay space.
• 15K RPM spindle speed to support higher IOPS requirements for read/write-intensive applications.
• 12Gb/s SAS interface to integrate with enterprise SAS backplanes and controllers in ThinkSystem platforms.
• Hot-swap design to enable drive replacement and maintenance without planned downtime in supported systems.
• 512e sector format to support modern alignment requirements while maintaining broad OS and controller compatibility.
• Compatibility with Lenovo ThinkSystem 2.5-inch SAS hot-swap bays to support platforms such as ThinkSystem SR550, SR650, SR630 and select ThinkSystem storage systems using 2.5-inch SAS carriers.
• Suitable for RAID arrays (RAID 1/5/6/10 depending on controller) to help balance performance and data protection in production deployments.
• Enterprise-grade HDD design characteristics to support 24/7 operation in server and data centre environments.

Refurbished Quality and Warranty

This unit is refurbished hardware, cleaned and tested by technicians before entering stock to help reduce the risk of hardware defects. Refurbished drives are well-suited for extending the lifecycle of existing ThinkSystem environments, supporting spares strategies, and controlling budget compared to buying new—while also reducing electronic waste.

All products include a one-year warranty from the date of purchase (batteries, tape drives and tape libraries include a three-month warranty). Extended warranty options are available on request, and Direct Hardware Supply ships worldwide from Denmark to support system integrators, service providers, and IT maintenance teams.

For installation in hot-swap chassis, match the drive with the correct Lenovo CADDY for your server or storage platform.

If your workload benefits from lower latency media for the same infrastructure, consider complementary Lenovo SSD options for tiering, cache, or performance-focused volumes.