4XB7B13111 is Lenovo's ThinkSystem DE Series 24TB 7.2K 3.5-inch SED HDD 2U12 option, feature code CE5B, for qualified DE array paths.
The SED label matters, but it is not the same as a FIPS claim. The cited Lenovo row says SED; it does not state FIPS certification for this option.
Use 4XB7B13111 only when the DE array, shelf, firmware and key-management design support the 24TB SED option. Do not substitute the non-SED 4XB7B03838 into an encrypted drive group.
Verify the part number, carrier, firmware, sector format and server or storage-array qualification before ordering. A bare mechanism or third-party compatible listing can be useful, but it is an alternative unless it is sold as the qualified OEM kit or spare you need.
These are the verified procurement identifiers and configuration constraints that should survive from quote to purchase order.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| OEM | Lenovo |
| Part number / identity | 4XB7B13111 |
| Capacity | 24TB raw decimal capacity per drive |
| Interface | 12Gb/s NL-SAS |
| RPM | 7,200 RPM |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch 2U12 LFF |
| Sector format | Array-qualified sector format; verify against the exact DE firmware and shelf option matrix |
| Hot-plug | Hot-swap in supported DE shelves |
| Carrier | DE Series 2U12 array carrier |
| Encryption | SED; the cited Lenovo row does not state FIPS certification for this option |
| Workload class | Storage-array nearline SED HDD |
| Compatible systems | DE4200H/DE2000H LFF 2U12 paths and DE120S shelves where listed; verify key-management and firmware requirements |
| Best use | DE Series expansion or replacement where self-encrypting drives are required and the array supports the option |
| Kit status | Lenovo DE Series storage-array SED HDD option, feature code CE5B |
No exact in-stock live row is currently matched for 4XB7B13111. If no alternatives render, the model should be treated as unavailable in the tracked live catalogue.
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This table is computed from live DatacenterDisk rows when an exact in-stock match exists. It is intentionally blank for unavailable models rather than filled with stale prices.
| Live model | Drive price | $/TB | 1 drive | 4 drives | 8 drives | 12 drives |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No exact in-stock row is available right now. Use the availability table for nearby live alternatives, then re-check the exact model before ordering. | ||||||
These are procurement paths to evaluate when exact stock is absent. Alternatives still require the exact platform, controller, sector format, carrier and support policy to approve them.
| Alternative | When it can work | Procurement warning |
|---|---|---|
| 4XB7B13111 | Best replacement path for a DE Series 24TB SED drive group using this option. | A generic SED mechanism is not automatically array-qualified. |
| 4XB7B03838 | Alternative only for non-SED DE configurations where encryption/key policy does not require SED. | Not compatible with a requirement for SED replacement. |
| Another DE-listed SED HDD option | Possible when Lenovo lists it for the exact DE array, shelf, firmware and security configuration. | Do not assume SED equals FIPS unless the option states it. |
| ThinkSystem server 24TB options | Not a DE Series replacement path. | Server drives and DE array drives have different carriers, firmware and support boundaries. |
Use this table before accepting a quote, especially when new, open-box, refurbished and bare-drive listings appear side by side.
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Exact option | 4XB7B13111 must appear on the quote or listing when you need the exact OEM option. |
| Carrier | DE Series 2U12 array carrier |
| Firmware path | OEM-qualified firmware can decide update eligibility, health reporting and support handling. |
| Sector format | Array-qualified sector format; verify against the exact DE firmware and shelf option matrix must match the controller, array and existing drive group. |
| Condition | New, open-box, refurbished and used units should be compared as different offers, not as the same price point. |
| Support | Handled through Lenovo DE array or option support terms |
Raw decimal capacity is shown before filesystem formatting, RAID, hot spares, snapshots or vendor overhead.
| Drive count | Raw capacity | Single-parity example | Dual-parity example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 drives | 96TB raw | 72TB before formatting | 48TB before formatting |
| 8 drives | 192TB raw | 168TB before formatting | 144TB before formatting |
| 12 drives | 288TB raw | 264TB before formatting | 240TB before formatting |
A self-encrypting drive encrypts data at rest on the drive. In a DE array, that only becomes operationally useful when the controller firmware and key-management configuration support the intended security policy.
Lenovo's DE tables have separate wording for some FIPS SED options. The cited 4XB7B13111 row is SED, not SED FIPS. If the purchase order requires FIPS, get the exact FIPS-qualified option in writing.
SED can simplify secure erase and retired-drive handling, but replacement drives still need the right platform qualification. A generic SED mechanism is not automatically a DE-qualified SED spare.
The cited Lenovo row does not state FIPS certification. It identifies the option as SED.
Not in an encrypted drive group without checking the array policy. 4XB7B03838 is the non-SED option.
No. It is a DE Series storage-array SED HDD option.
Specification claims on this page were checked against the pages below on 1 September 2026. Where a widely-repeated figure did not survive that check, we report what the source says now and say so in the text rather than repeating the familiar number.