For all Lenovo Storage V series 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.
The drives are in the front of the enclosure. The 12 large form factor (LFF) 3.5 in. (8.89 cm) drives are mounted horizontally in four columns with three rows. The 24 small form factor (SFF) 2.5 in. (6.35 cm) drives are mounted vertically in one row.
Important: Drive
slots cannot be empty. Install a drive assembly or blank carrier in
each slot.
Note: Drives that are sold as Lenovo Storage V series options are the only drives that are supported.
For more information, see the https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/storage/lenovo-storage/v3700v2/6535 or http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/products/servers/lenovo-storage/v5030.
Figure 1 shows
a large form factor 3.5 in. (8.89 cm) drive with the latching mechanism
open.
Figure 1. Lenovo Storage V series Large form factor horizontal drive
Figure 2 shows
a small form factor 2.5 in. (6.35 cm) drive with the latching mechanism
open.
Figure 2. Lenovo Storage V series Small form factor vertical drive
