4XB7A93008 is Lenovo's ThinkSystem 3.5-inch 24TB 7.2K SATA 6Gb hot-swap 512e HDD option for qualified server configurations.
It is the SATA sibling to 4XB7A93007. The right choice depends on the server controller path, redundancy design and support policy, not only the interface speed printed in the title.
Use 4XB7A93008 when the target ThinkSystem server supports the 24TB SATA option and the workload is qualified nearline capacity. Use 4XB7A93007 SAS when SAS architecture or controller policy is required.
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 | 4XB7A93008 |
| Capacity | 24TB raw decimal capacity per drive |
| Interface | 6Gb/s SATA |
| RPM | 7,200 RPM |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch hot-swap |
| Sector format | 512e |
| Hot-plug | Hot-swap in supported ThinkSystem bays |
| Carrier | ThinkSystem server carrier option |
| Encryption | Not listed as SED/FIPS in the cited Lenovo HDD Reference row |
| Workload class | Server nearline HDD |
| Compatible systems | ServerProven lists selected V3/V4 ThinkSystem servers; verify each server, bay and controller |
| Best use | ThinkSystem nearline capacity where SATA qualification is enough and acquisition cost matters |
| Kit status | Lenovo ThinkSystem server HDD option |
No exact in-stock live row is currently matched for 4XB7A93008. Relevant live alternatives are shown for pricing context; verify qualification before treating any row as a substitute.
Live prices · updated every 4-5 hours · last checked 34 min ago · not exact OEM replacements; verify qualification, carrier, firmware and interface before ordering
| Model | Capacity | Recording | RPM | Workload TB/yr | Warranty | $/TB | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24TB WUH722424ALE604REFURB | 24TB | CMR | 7,200 | 550 | 5 yr | $28.71 | $689 | Buy |
| 24TB ST24000NM002HREFURB | 24TB | CMR | 7,200 | 550 | 5 yr | $29.17 | $700 | Buy |
| 24TB ST24000DM001 | 24TB | CMR | 7,200 | — | — | $35.83 | $860 | Buy |
| 24TB WD241KFGX | 24TB | CMR | 7,200 | 550 | 5 yr | $44.17 | $1060 | Buy |
| 24TB ST24000NM000H | 24TB | CMR | 7,200 | 550 | 5 yr | $58.37 | $1401 | Buy |
Workload rating is recorded per part number from the manufacturer's published data for that exact model where available, not blanketed across the line — two drives of the same capacity can differ because they are different generations. A dash means the figure is not stated for that listing. Recording technology comes from the manufacturer's published CMR/SMR list; a model absent from that list is shown as UNVERIFIED rather than guessed. Rows priced above 3× this line's in-stock median are flagged and excluded from the winner callout and from every median we compute.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4XB7A93008 | Best replacement path for a ThinkSystem server drive group that requires the Lenovo 24TB SATA option. | Do not treat a DE Series part or bare SATA drive as the same option. |
| 4XB7A93007 | SAS alternative when the server has a SAS-qualified path and the drive group is specified for SAS. | Do not mix SAS and SATA without controller/support approval. |
| Lower-capacity Lenovo ThinkSystem SATA option | Possible stopgap when capacity and qualification requirements allow it. | Lower raw capacity and possibly different spare policy. |
| Generic 24TB SATA enterprise HDD | Only under an approved non-Lenovo support policy. | No ThinkSystem carrier, firmware or ServerProven status by default. |
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 | 4XB7A93008 must appear on the quote or listing when you need the exact OEM option. |
| Carrier | ThinkSystem server carrier option |
| Firmware path | OEM-qualified firmware can decide update eligibility, health reporting and support handling. |
| Sector format | 512e 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 option/server 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 |
This is a Lenovo ThinkSystem server option. It uses SATA because many capacity-first nearline workloads do not need SAS dual-port behavior, not because the drive is intended to be a desktop substitute.
Lenovo ServerProven lists current ThinkSystem families for 4XB7A93008, but the system's exact backplane, bay count and controller still decide whether the option belongs in your quote.
Choose 4XB7A93007 instead when the server's storage design or operating standard expects SAS, especially in environments built around SAS controllers, multipath-capable storage or SAS-only spare pools.
No. Lenovo identifies 4XB7A93008 as the 24TB SATA 6Gb hot-swap 512e ThinkSystem option.
Often yes for qualified nearline capacity. It is not enough when the design requires SAS architecture or a SAS-only controller path.
Do not assume that. Match interface, sector format, controller support and Lenovo option qualification to the existing drive group.
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.