Data Storage Solutions FAQs

Data storage solutions are systems designed to securely store, manage, and protect digital information across an organisation’s infrastructure. Lenovo provides a comprehensive range of data storage solutions — from high-performance ThinkSystem storage arrays to ThinkAgile hybrid and cloud-ready platforms — helping businesses manage data efficiently while ensuring scalability, security, and resilience.

Selecting the right storage solution directly impacts business agility, performance, and data security. Lenovo’s data storage solutions are engineered to meet diverse needs — from edge to core to cloud — enabling faster access to data, optimised workloads, and simplified management. With Lenovo TruScale Infrastructure-as-a-Service, organisations can also scale storage capacity flexibly without large upfront investments.

Lenovo offers a wide portfolio of storage options, including:

• Lenovo ThinkSystem DM Series — Unified SAN and NAS systems built in collaboration with NetApp for high performance and flexibility.
• Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series — High-speed, cost-effective block storage ideal for analytics and virtualisation.
• Lenovo ThinkAgile HX and VX Series — Hyperconverged systems that integrate compute and storage for simplified scalability.
• Lenovo TruScale Hybrid Cloud Storage — On-demand capacity with pay-as-you-go consumption.

These solutions are built for a wide range of workloads including virtualisation, databases, analytics, AI, and backup.

When evaluating storage options, consider:

• Performance and scalability: Lenovo ThinkSystem and ThinkAgile systems scale easily to support data growth.
• Data protection: Lenovo integrates with Veeam, Commvault, and Microsoft Azure for advanced backup and recovery.
• Cost and flexibility: Lenovo TruScale offers predictable, usage-based pricing.
• Security and compliance: Features like encryption, role-based access, and immutable snapshots safeguard data across industries.

Lenovo’s experts can help design a solution that aligns with your performance, capacity, and compliance goals.

Lenovo embeds advanced data protection and cybersecurity features into its storage platforms. Solutions include:

• Immutable snapshots and ransomware protection to prevent unauthorised changes.
• End-to-end encryption for data at rest and in transit.
• Integration with Lenovo ThinkShield Security for hardware-level protection.
• Partnerships with leading backup providers such as Veeam and Commvault to ensure reliable recovery.

This layered security approach helps protect against data breaches, ransomware, and accidental loss.

Lenovo’s ThinkAgile hybrid-cloud platforms and TruScale Hybrid Cloud Storage deliver seamless integration between on-premises and cloud environments. These solutions enable data mobility, disaster recovery, and hybrid-cloud management while maintaining full control over data sovereignty. Lenovo’s collaboration with Microsoft Azure and NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP ensures flexible, enterprise-grade cloud storage with consistent performance.

Lenovo’s storage systems power analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning workloads by delivering high throughput and low latency. The ThinkSystem DE Series and DM Series provide the speed and reliability required for real-time analytics, while Lenovo AI-ready infrastructure supports data pipelines from ingestion to insight — helping organisations accelerate innovation and decision-making.

Lenovo’s management tools provide unified visibility across the storage estate. With Lenovo XClarity and ThinkSystem System Manager, IT teams can automate provisioning, monitor performance, and streamline updates. Lenovo’s solutions also support REST APIs and integration with existing orchestration tools, making it easier to manage mixed workloads and multi-cloud environments efficiently.

Lenovo helps reduce total cost of ownership through efficient design and flexible consumption models. Features like data deduplication, compression, and tiering reduce storage footprint, while Lenovo TruScale allows organisations to pay only for the capacity they use. This ensures predictable costs and easier scaling as data demands grow — without over-provisioning hardware.

Lenovo’s storage solutions are rigorously tested for enterprise workloads and come with industry-leading reliability. Built on Lenovo ThinkSystem hardware, they offer 99.999% availability, redundant architecture, and non-disruptive upgrades. Lenovo also provides global support and proactive services through Lenovo Premier Support and TruScale Lifecycle Services, ensuring continuous uptime and performance.