Lenovo

Lenovo 00YA800 1.25TB Flash Adapter io3 Enterprise

Name: Lenovo 00YA800 1.25TB Flash Adapter io3 Enterprise
Brand: Lenovo
SKU: 00YA800

Lenovo 1.25TB PCIe flash adapter delivering enterprise-grade speed for System x and Flex System servers.

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Overview

The Lenovo 00YA800 is a 1.25TB enterprise flash adapter that plugs directly into a PCIe 2.0 x8 slot, bypassing the overhead of SATA or SAS controllers to deliver faster read and write performance for latency-sensitive workloads. Designed for Lenovo's Flex System x240 M5 and System x3550 M5, x3650 M5, x3850 X6, and x3950 X6 servers, it targets organizations running virtualized environments, databases, or analytics platforms that benefit from rapid data access.

The low-profile form factor allows the adapter to fit into servers with tight internal clearances, while its solid-state design eliminates the mechanical failure risks associated with spinning disk drives. For data centers looking to accelerate existing Lenovo infrastructure without a full platform refresh, the 00YA800 offers a meaningful performance upgrade within a proven server ecosystem.

Specifications

Brand

Lenovo

Model

00YA800

Capacity

1.25 TB

Form Factor

Internal, Low Profile

Interface

PCI Express 2.0 x8

Technology

Solid State Drive (SSD)

Compatibility

Flex System x240 M5, System x3550 M5, x3650 M5, x3850 X6, x3950 X6

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

1.25TB capacity provides substantial high-speed storage for database and application workloads.
PCIe 2.0 x8 interface delivers significantly faster data access than traditional SAS or SATA drives.
Low-profile form factor fits into space-constrained server chassis.
Enterprise-class reliability designed for continuous, data-center operation.

👎 Cons

Compatible only with a limited set of Lenovo Flex System and System x servers.
PCIe 2.0 interface is slower than newer PCIe 3.0 and 4.0 flash storage options.
High cost compared to standard SATA enterprise SSDs of similar capacity.
1.25TB is an unusual capacity that may complicate storage planning in some environments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Lenovo servers is the 00YA800 flash adapter compatible with?

It is compatible with the Lenovo Flex System x240 M5, System x3550 M5, x3650 M5, x3850 X6, and x3950 X6 servers.

What interface does the Lenovo 00YA800 use?

The adapter uses a PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface and installs in a low-profile PCIe slot inside the server.

Is this a standard SATA or NVMe SSD?

No. It is a PCIe flash adapter, which connects directly to the PCIe bus rather than through a SATA or SAS controller, enabling lower latency and higher throughput for enterprise workloads.

Can this adapter be used in a desktop workstation or consumer PC?

It is designed and validated exclusively for the supported Lenovo server platforms listed above. Compatibility with consumer hardware is not guaranteed.