Lenovo ThinkServer RQ750
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The following figure shows the drive bays.
Figure 5. Drive bays of the ThinkServer RQ750
The RQ750 also supports an optional M.2 storage module as described in the M.2 storage options
section.
The backplanes used in the RQ750 are as follows:
•
One standard 8-drive SAS/SATA backplane, routed to SATA connector, SAS mezzanine card or
RAID adapter
•
One optional 4-drive PCIe NVMe backplane, routed to the dedicated connectors on the system board.
Ordering information for the PCIe backplane is listed in the following table.
Table 4. Backplane ordering information
Part number
Description
Maximum
supported
4XF0G88930
Lenovo ThinkServer RQ750 2.5" 4-PCIe Drive Backplane Kit
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Controllers for internal storage
The following table lists the RAID controllers, HBAs, and additional hardware and feature upgrades that
are used for internal storage.
Table 5. RAID controllers and HBAs for internal storage
Part number
Description
Maximum
supported
Embedded
Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 100 controller (SATA connectors on system board)
1
SBB0G52913
(CTO only)
12 Gb SAS Mezz card
(installs in dedicated mezzanine slot)
1
4XC0G88834
Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 500 adapter
1
4XC0G88836
Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 710 adapter
1
4XC0G88831
Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 720i adapter
1
Upgrades for the RAID 500 adapter
4XC0G88835
Lenovo ThinkServer RAID 500 RAID 5 Upgrade
1