Lenovo ThinkSystem M.2 ER2 Read Intensive SATA 6Gb SSDs User Guide

Lenovo ThinkSystem M.2 ER2 Read Intensive SATA 6Gb SSDs

Product Information

The ThinkSystem M.2 ER2 Read Intensive SATA 6Gb SSDs are high-performance solid-state drives designed for operating system boot purposes and general data storage functions on ThinkSystem servers. These drives are available in capacities of 240GB or 480GB. They are based on the SSSTC ER2 family of solid- state drives and feature 3D TLC NAND flash, end-to-end data protection, thermal throttling/sensor, power loss protection (PLP), high I/O and throughput performance, inrush current management, and compliance with ROHS standards. The SSDs support command sets such as TRIM, S.M.A.R.T, and NCQ.

Product Usage Instructions

To use the ThinkSystem M.2 ER2 Read Intensive SATA 6Gb SSDs, follow these steps:

1. Ensure that your ThinkSystem server is powered off and disconnected from the power source.
2. Locate the M.2 slot on your ThinkSystem server. The M.2 slot is typically located on the motherboard.
3. Insert the M.2 ER2 Read Intensive SATA 6Gb SSD into the M.2 slot, ensuring that it is properly aligned.
4. Tighten any screws or fasteners to secure the SSD in place.
5. Connect the necessary cables, if required.
6. Power on your ThinkSystem server and access the BIOS settings.
7. In the BIOS settings, configure the M.2 SSD as a boot device if you intend to use it as an operating system boot drive.
8. If you plan to use the SSD for general data storage purposes, you may need to initialize and format the drive in your operating system.
9. Once the M.2 ER2 Read Intensive SATA 6Gb SSD is properly installed and configured, you can start using it for your desired applications.

Note: The ThinkSystem M.2 ER2 Read Intensive SATA 6Gb SSDs listed in this product guide are only available to customers in China.

Product Guide

The ThinkSystem M.2 ER2 Read Intensive SATA 6Gb SSDs are 6Gb SATA M.2 drives suitable for operating system boot purposes and general data storage functions on ThinkSystem servers. The drives are available in capacities of 240GB or 480 GB.

Note: The drives listed in this product guide are only available to customers in China.

Did you know?
The ER2 SATA SSD Seríes delivers affordability and performance with superior random read/write speeds of up to 90,000/45,000 IOPS. With latencies reaching only 36/36 µs, the ER2 ensures fast and consistent command response times. In addition, it offers low active read power consumption at only 3.5W for energy efficiency.

Part number information

The following tables list the information for ordering part numbers and feature codes.

PRC only: The drives listed in this product guide are only available to customers in China.

Table 1. Ordering part numbers and feature codes

ER2-GD240
4XB7A90106| BXMJ| ThinkSystem M.2 ER2 480GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb NHS SSD| ER2-GD480

The part numbers include the following items:

• One M.2 drive
• Documentation flyer

Features

The ThinkSystem M.2 ER2 Read Intensive SATA 6Gb SSDs have the following features:

• Based on the SSSTC ER2 family of solid-state drives
• 3D TLC NAND flash
• End-to-end data protection
• Thermal throttling/sensor
• Power loss protection (PLP)
• High I/O & throughput performance
• Inrush current management
• ROHS-compliant
• Command sets: TRIM, S.M.A.R.T, NCQ

Read Intensive SSDs and Mixed Use SSDs have similar read and write IOPS performance, but the key difference between them is their endurance (or lifetime) — that is, how long they can perform write operations because SSDs have a finite number of program/erase (P/E) cycles. Read Intensive SSDs typically have a better cost per read IOPS ratio but lower endurance and performance compared to Mixed Use SSDs. The TBW value assigned to a solid- state device is the total bytes of written data (based on the number of P/E cycles) that a drive can be guaranteed to complete (% of remaining P/E cycles = % of remaining TBW). Reaching this limit does not cause the drive to immediately fail. It simply denotes the maximum number of writes that can be guaranteed. A solid-state device will not fail upon reaching the specified TBW. At some point based on manufacturing variance margin, after surpassing the TBW value, the drive will reach the end-of-life point, at which the drive will go into a read-only mode.

For example, the ER2 480GB drive has an endurance of 870 TB of total bytes written (TBW). This means that for full operation over five years, write workload must be limited to no more than 477 GB of writes per day, which is equivalent to 1.0 full drive writes per day (DWPD). For the device to last three years, the drive write workload must be limited to no more than 795 GB of writes per day, which is equivalent to 1.7 full drive writes per day.

Technical specifications

The following tables present technical specifications for the ER2 M.2 SSDs.

Table 2. Technical specifications

Performance
IOPS reads (4 KB blocks)| 90,000| 90,000
IOPS writes (4 KB blocks)| 10,000| 15,000
Sequential read rate (128 KB blocks)| 520 MB/s| 520 MB/s
Sequential write rate (128 KB blocks)| 300 MB/s| 520 MB/s
Read latency (random)| 36 µs| 36 µs
Write latency (random)| 36 µs| 36 µs
Environment
Shock, non-operating| 1,500 G (Max) at 0.5 ms| 1,500 G (Max) at 0.5 ms
Vibration, non-operating| 3.13 GRMS (5-800 Hz)| 3.13 GRMS (5-800 Hz)
Typical power (R/W)| 3.5 W / 3.8 W| 3.5 W / 3.8 W

Server support

The following tables list the ThinkSystem servers that are compatible.

Table 3. Server support (Part 1 of 3)

Table 4. Server support (Part 2 of 3)

Table 5. Server support (Part 3 of 3)

Part Number| Description| 4S V1| 1S Intel V1| 2S Intel V1| Dense V1
---|---|---|---|---|---
SR850 (7X18 / 7X19)| SR850P (7D2F / 2D2G)| SR860 (7X69 / 7X70)| ST50 (7Y48 / 7Y50)| ST250 (7Y45 / 7Y46)| SR150 (7Y54)| SR250 (7Y52 / 7Y51)| ST550 (7X09 / 7X10)| SR530 (7X07 / 7X08)| SR550 (7X03 / 7X04)| SR570 (7Y02 / 7Y03)| SR590 (7X98 / 7X99)| SR630 (7X01 / 7X02)| SR650 (7X05 / 7X06)| SR670 (7Y36 / 7Y37)| SD530 (7X21)| SD650 (7X58)| SN550 (7X16)| SN850 (7X15)
4XB7A90105| ThinkSystem M.2 ER2 240GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb NHS SSD| N| N| N| N| N| N| N| N| N| N| N| N| Y| Y| N| N| N| N| N
4XB7A90106| ThinkSystem M.2 ER2 480GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb NHS SSD| N| N| N| N| N| N| N| N| N| N| N| N| Y| Y| N| N| N| N| N

Operating system support

SAS SSDs operate transparently to users, storage systems, applications, databases, and operating systems.

Operating system support is based on the controller used to connect to the drives. Consult the controller propduct guide for more information:

• RAID controllers: https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/raid.
• SAS HBAs: https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/hba.

Warranty

The ER2 M.2 SSDs carry a one-year, customer-replaceable unit (CRU) limited warranty. When the SSDs are installed in a supported server, these drives assume the system’s base warranty and any warranty upgrades.

Solid State Memory cells have an intrinsic, finite number of program/erase cycles that each cell can incur. As a result, each solid state device has a maximum amount of program/erase cycles to which it can be subjected. The warranty for Lenovo solid state drives (SSDs) is limited to drives that have not reached the maximum guaranteed number of program/erase cycles, as documented in the Official Published Specifications for the SSD product. A drive that reaches this limit may fail to operate according to its Specifications.

Physical specifications

The ER2 M.2 SSDs have the following physical specifications:

• Length: 80 mm
• Width: 22 mm
• Thickness: 3.65 mm
• Weight: 10g

Operating environment

The ER2 M.2 SSDs are supported in the following environment:

• Temperature, operating: 0 – 70 °C (32 – 158 °F)
• Temperature, non-operating: -40 to 85 °C (-40 – 185 °F)
• Relative humidity: 5 – 95% (noncondensing)
• Maximum altitude: -300 – 4,572 m (-1,000 to 15,000 feet)

Agency approvals
The ER2 M.2 SSDs conform to the following regulations:

• CE
• UL
• BSMI
• RoHS

Related publications and links
For more information, see the following documents:

• Lenovo Press product guides and papers on RAID adapters and HBAs
  https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/raid

• Lenovo RAID Management Tools and Resources
  https://lenovopress.com/lp0579-lenovo-raid-management-tools-and-resources

• Lenovo RAID Introduction
  https://lenovopress.com/lp0578-lenovo-raid-introduction

• SSSTC product web page
  www.ssstc.com/product/enterprise-data-center-ssd/enterprise-er2-m-2-2280-3d- tlc-sata-ssd.

Related product families
Product families related to this document are the following:

• Drives

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References

• ER2 M.2 2280 SSD | Enterprise/Data Center SSD | - Solid State Storage Technology Corporation
• Lenovo RAID Introduction > Lenovo Press
• Lenovo RAID Management Tools and Resources (withdrawn product) > Lenovo Press
• RAID Adapters > Lenovo Press
• ThinkSystem M.2 ER2 Read Intensive SATA 6Gb SSDs Product Guide > Lenovo Press
• ThinkSystem M.2 ER2 Read Intensive SATA 6Gb SSDs > Lenovo Press
• Copyright and Trademark Information | Lenovo US | Lenovo US

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