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Lenovo 7XB7A00042 2TB 7.2K 3.5" Overview

Lenovo 7XB7A00042 2TB 7.2K 3.5" is a high-performance HDD built in a 3.5-inch form factor with a SATA III interface. It features a 7200 RPM spindle speed, a 2 TB storage capacity, and a 64 MB cache, making it suitable for demanding desktop, server, NAS, and surveillance environments.

While the official documentation does not detail the MTBF or rated hours of reliability, this drive is engineered for an annual workload rating of 180 TB/yr and exhibits efficient power consumption at 8 Watts during read/write operations and 6 Watts when idle. It is designed without advanced features such as helium sealing, vibration protection, or dual actuator technology, ensuring dependable performance in common use cases including data centers, desktops, NAS, and surveillance settings.

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Lenovo 7XB7A00042 2TB 7.2K 3.5" Specifications

Product Type
Hard Drive
Brand
Lenovo
Drive Type
HDD
Use Case
Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage
Interface
SATA III
Form Factor
3.5-inch
Storage Capacity
2 TB
Spindle Speed (RPM)
7200 RPM
Cache (Buffer Size)
64 MB
Data Transfer Rate
Up to 210 MB/s
Annual Workload Rating
180 TB/yr
Power Consumption (Read/Write)
8 Watts
Power Consumption (Idle)
6 Watts
Encryption Support
No
Helium Sealed
No
Drive Bays Supported
Single
Vibration Protection
No
Operating Temperature
5–55°C
Product Name
Lenovo 7XB7A00042 2TB 7.2K 3.5"
Height
1 inch
Width
5.79 inches
Depth
4 inches
Weight
1.5 lbs

Product Comparison Table

Lenovo ThinkSystem 3.5" 2TB 7.2K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512n HDD Lenovo 7XB7A00042 2TB 7.2K 3.5"Lenovo ThinkSystem 3.5 14TB 7.2K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512e HDDLenovo 4XB7A13906 14TB 7.2K 3.5"Lenovo ThinkSystem 3.5" 6TB 7.2K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512e HDD Lenovo 7XB7A00044 6TB 7.2K 3.5"Lenovo ThinkSystem 3.5 8TB 7.2K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512e HDDLenovo 7XB7A00045 8TB 7.2K 3.5"Lenovo ThinkSystem M.2 CV1 32GB SATA 6Gbps Non-Hot-Swap SSD Lenovo 7N47A00129 Onboard SSD
Product TypeHard DriveHard DriveHard DriveHard DriveHard Drive
Drive TypeHDDHDDHDDHDDHDD
Use CaseDesktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise StorageDesktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise StorageDesktop / Server / NAS / SurveillanceDesktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise StorageDesktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance
InterfaceSATA IIISAS 12Gb/sSATA IIISATA IIISATA III
Form Factor3.5-inch3.5-inch3.5-inch3.5-inch2.5-inch
Storage Capacity2 TB14 TB6 TB8 TB500 GB
Spindle Speed (RPM)7200 RPM7200 RPM7200 RPM7200 RPM7200 RPM
Cache (Buffer Size)64 MB256 MB256 MB256 MB64 MB
Data Transfer RateUp to 210 MB/sUp to 250 MB/sUp to 210 MB/sUp to 250 MB/sUp to 250 MB/s
Annual Workload Rating180 TB/yr550 TB/yr180 TB/yr300 TB/yr300 TB/yr
Encryption SupportNoNoNoNoAES 256-bit
Helium SealedNoHelium-SealedNoHelium-SealedHelium-Sealed
Vibration ProtectionNoYesYesYesYes
Operating Temperature5–55°C5–55°C0–60°C5–60°C5–55°C
Product NameLenovo 7XB7A00042 2TB 7.2K 3.5"Lenovo 4XB7A13906 14TB 7.2K 3.5"Lenovo 7XB7A00044 6TB 7.2K 3.5"Lenovo 7XB7A00045 8TB 7.2K 3.5"Lenovo 7N47A00129 Onboard SSD

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Reviews & Ratings

A
Aaron Mitchell
5

Good entry level capacity drive for server storage.

H
Hina Saleem
4

Stable disk with predictable performance.

V
Victor Stone
4

No failures or errors encountered.

S
Saif Khan
4

Works well in our backup server.

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Oliver Shaw
4

Solid and affordable Lenovo HDD.

Questions & Answers

What is the storage capacity of the Lenovo 7XB7A00042 HDD?

The Lenovo 7XB7A00042 HDD provides 2TB of raw storage capacity.

Which interface does the Lenovo ThinkSystem 3.5" 2TB SAS HDD use?

This drive uses a 12Gb/s Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface for high-throughput connectivity.

What is the rotational speed of the Lenovo 7XB7A00042 hard drive?

The drive spins at 7,200 revolutions per minute (RPM) for balanced performance and reliability.

Is the Lenovo 7XB7A00042 HDD hot-swappable?

Yes. The Lenovo 7XB7A00042 is a hot-swap 3.5" drive designed for tool-less insertion and removal in supported bays.

What sector format does this 2TB SAS HDD use?

It uses a 512-byte native (512n) sector format to maximize compatibility with legacy and modern applications.

Which Lenovo servers are compatible with the 7XB7A00042 drive?

This HDD is validated for Lenovo ThinkSystem rack, tower, and blade servers with 3.5" SAS drive bays.

Can the Lenovo 7XB7A00042 be deployed in RAID configurations?

Yes. The drive is certified for hardware RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60 when used with supported Lenovo RAID controllers.

What is the mean time between failures (MTBF) for this SAS HDD?

The Lenovo 7XB7A00042 offers an MTBF rating of 2 million hours under enterprise workload conditions.

What are the typical power consumption figures?

Typical operating power is 7.4W during read/write and 6.8W at idle, optimizing energy efficiency in dense deployments.

What sustained data transfer rate does this HDD support?

It delivers up to 237 MB/s sustained sequential throughput under ideal conditions.

What operating environment is recommended for the Lenovo 7XB7A00042?

Operational temperature range is 5°C to 55°C with 5%–95% non-condensing humidity.

What warranty is offered with the Lenovo ThinkSystem 3.5" 2TB SAS HDD?

Lenovo provides a 3-year limited warranty for the 7XB7A00042 when installed in Lenovo systems.

How does 512n differ from 512e formatting?

512n uses true 512-byte sectors natively, while 512e emulates 512-byte sectors on a 4K sector drive, potentially impacting performance.

What key applications are ideal for this 2TB 7.2K SAS drive?

It’s optimized for enterprise file, database, virtualization, backup, and general-purpose storage in data centers.

How easy is it to install the Lenovo 7XB7A00042 in a server bay?

Installation is tool-less: slide the drive into a compatible hot-swap bay until the latch clicks, then configure via your server management console.

Does the Lenovo 7XB7A00042 support advanced error recovery controls?

Yes. It supports TLER/ERC (Time-Limited Error Recovery) for improved RAID stability and reduced drive dropouts.