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Lenovo ThinkSystem 3.5 12TB 7.2K SATA 6Gb Hot Swap 512e HDD
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Lenovo 7XB7A00068 12TB 7.2K 3.5" Overview
Lenovo 7XB7A00068 12TB 7.2K 3.5" is a high-capacity HDD engineered for demanding enterprise and data center environments. This drive features a 3.5-inch form factor with a SATA III interface, a 7200 RPM spindle speed, a 12 TB storage capacity, and a 256 MB buffer, providing robust performance for critical storage tasks.
Designed with reliability and efficiency in mind, the Lenovo HDD is helium-sealed and built with vibration protection and dual actuator advanced features. It is well suited for multi-bay installations in desktops, servers, NAS systems, or surveillance applications, ensuring continuous operation and stable performance in 24/7 operating environments.
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Lenovo 7XB7A00068 12TB 7.2K 3.5" Specifications
- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Drive Type
- HDD
- Use Case
- Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance
- Interface
- SATA III
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
- Storage Capacity
- 12 TB
- Spindle Speed (RPM)
- 7200 RPM
- Cache (Buffer Size)
- 256 MB
- Average Latency
- N/A
- Data Transfer Rate
- Up to 250 MB/s
- Annual Workload Rating
- 550 TB/yr
- Power Consumption (Read/Write)
- N/A
- Power Consumption (Idle)
- N/A
- Encryption Support
- No
- Helium Sealed
- Helium-Sealed
- Drive Bays Supported
- Multi-bay
- Vibration Protection
- Yes
- Advanced Features
- Dual Actuator
- Operating Temperature
- 5–60°C
- Product Name
- Lenovo 7XB7A00068 12TB 7.2K 3.5"
- Height
- 1.03 inches
- Width
- 5.79 inches
- Depth
- 4.01 inches
- Weight
- 1.8 lbs
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Product Comparison Table 
| Lenovo 7XB7A00068 12TB 7.2K 3.5" |  Lenovo 7XB7A00021 300GB 15K 2.5" |  Lenovo 4XB7A17071 Onboard SSD |  Lenovo 7XB7A00027 1.2TB 10K 2.5" |  Lenovo 4XB7A14049 Onboard SSD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Solid State Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive |
| Drive Type | HDD | HDD | SSD | HDD | HDD |
| Use Case | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage |
| Interface | SATA III | SAS 12Gb/s | SATA III | SATA III | SATA III |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch | 2.5-inch | 2.5-inch | 2.5-inch | 2.5-inch |
| Storage Capacity | 12 TB | 300 GB | 500 GB | 1.2 TB | 1 TB |
| Spindle Speed (RPM) | 7200 RPM | 15000 RPM | N/A | 10000 RPM | N/A |
| Cache (Buffer Size) | 256 MB | 64 MB | N/A | 64 MB | N/A |
| Average Latency | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 300 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 300 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr | 180 TB/yr | N/A |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | N/A | 7.5 Watts | 2 Watts | N/A | N/A |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | N/A | 6.0 Watts | 0.5 Watts | N/A | N/A |
| Encryption Support | No | No | AES 256-bit | No | No |
| Helium Sealed | Helium-Sealed | No | No | No | No |
| Drive Bays Supported | Multi-bay | Single | N/A | Multi-bay | Single |
| Vibration Protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Advanced Features | Dual Actuator | Rotational Vibration Sensors | N/A | Dual Actuator | N/A |
| Operating Temperature | 5–60°C | 5–55°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–55°C |
| Product Name | Lenovo 7XB7A00068 12TB 7.2K 3.5" | Lenovo 7XB7A00021 300GB 15K 2.5" | Lenovo 4XB7A17071 Onboard SSD | Lenovo 7XB7A00027 1.2TB 10K 2.5" | Lenovo 4XB7A14049 Onboard SSD |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 0.28 inches | 0.28 inches | 0.28 inches | 0.28 inches |
| Width | 5.79 inches | 2.75 inches | 2.75 inches | 2.75 inches | 2.75 inches |
| Depth | 4.01 inches | 3.95 inches | 3.94 inches | 3.95 inches | 3.95 inches |
| Weight | 1.8 lbs | 0.65 lbs | 0.15 lbs | 0.85 lbs | 0.3 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
R
Rida Akhtar
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Stable performance with large datasets.
G
George Allen
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Runs well in RAID configurations.
U
Usman Tariq
5
Reliable enterprise HDD.
M
Marcus Lee
4
Good balance of capacity and cost.
Questions & Answers
What storage capacity does the Lenovo ThinkSystem 7XB7A00068 HDD offer?
The Lenovo 7XB7A00068 HDD delivers 12TB of raw storage capacity, ideal for large-scale data retention and archiving.
What interface and transfer rate does the 7XB7A00068 HDD use?
This drive features a SATA 6Gb/s interface, supporting sustained transfer speeds up to 205 MB/s for high-throughput workloads.
What form factor is the Lenovo 7XB7A00068 HDD?
The 7XB7A00068 is a 3.5-inch drive designed for standard enterprise chassis with 3.5″ hot-swap bays.
What is the rotational speed of this HDD?
This Lenovo HDD spins at 7,200 RPM, balancing performance and power efficiency for mixed-read/write applications.
Is the Lenovo 7XB7A00068 HDD hot-swappable?
Yes, the 7XB7A00068 supports hot-swap functionality, allowing drive replacement without system downtime.
What sector format does the 512e designation use?
The 512e format emulates 512 byte logical sectors on a 4 KB physical sector drive, improving compatibility and performance.
Which ThinkSystem servers are compatible with the 7XB7A00068 HDD?
This HDD is validated for Lenovo ThinkSystem SR, SD and DE series servers, including SR650, SR630, SR550 and similar models.
What are the ideal use cases for the Lenovo 7XB7A00068 HDD?
Its high capacity and reliable performance suit bulk data storage, backup and recovery, video surveillance, and cold archive solutions.
What is the reliability rating or MTBF of this HDD?
The 7XB7A00068 HDD offers an enterprise MTBF of 2 million hours, ensuring long-term service for critical applications.
What warranty does Lenovo provide for the 7XB7A00068 HDD?
Lenovo includes a standard 3-year limited warranty with this HDD, covering hardware defects and supporting on-site repair.
What are the power consumption specifications for this HDD?
Typical power consumption is 8.2 W during read/write operations and 6.8 W at idle, optimizing energy efficiency in dense storage arrays.
What are the physical dimensions and weight of the 7XB7A00068 HDD?
This 3.5″ drive measures 147 mm × 101.6 mm × 26.1 mm and weighs approximately 680 g for easy installation.
Which operating systems support the Lenovo 7XB7A00068 HDD?
Any OS with SATA drive support—such as Windows Server, major Linux distributions, VMware ESXi and Unix variants—works seamlessly with this HDD.
How is the Lenovo 7XB7A00068 HDD installed in a ThinkSystem chassis?
Install the drive by sliding it into an empty 3.5″ hot-swap bay; the system will auto-detect and configure the drive on next boot.
Is the 12TB 7.2K SATA HDD compatible with RAID configurations?
Yes, the HDD supports all standard RAID levels—0, 1, 5, 6, 10—when used with a ThinkSystem RAID controller.
What sequential data transfer rate can be expected from this HDD?
Under optimal conditions, the drive sustains sequential reads and writes up to 205 MB/s, ideal for large-file transfers.
Where can I obtain firmware updates for the Lenovo 7XB7A00068 HDD?
Firmware updates are available through the Lenovo Support website; download the latest package and follow the update utility instructions.