Drives for enclosures

Drives are accessible from the front of the control enclosure and expansion enclosure.For all systems, the control enclosure can hold up to 12 3.5 in. (8.89 cm) drives or up to 24 2.5 in. (6.35 cm) drives.

Note: Only drives that are sold as system options are supported. For more information, see the https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/.
Control enclosures and expansion enclosure support small form factor (SFF) drives.Small form factor vertical drive shows SFF 2.5 in. (6.35 cm) drive with the latching mechanism open.
Figure 1. Small form factor vertical drive
Small form factor vertical drive
Expansion enclosures can also support large form factor (LFF) drives. Large form factor horizontal drive shows a large form factor 3.5 in. (8.89 cm) drive with the latching mechanism open.
Figure 2. Large form factor horizontal drive
Large form factor drive