Lenovo ThinkSystem DM5100F All-Flash Storage
Brand: Lenovo | Category: Storage Systems
SKU: LENO-7D5VA001WW | Part #: 7D5VA001WW | MPN: 7D5VA001WW
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About the Lenovo ThinkSystem DM5100F All-Flash Storage
The Lenovo ThinkSystem DM5100F is an entry-level NVMe all-flash unified storage array engineered for mid-market organizations seeking to consolidate mixed workloads onto a single, high-performance platform. Built on NetApp ONTAP data management software, the DM5100F delivers a dual-controller active-active architecture with end-to-end NVMe connectivity, enabling consistent low-latency performance across block, file, and object storage protocols including FC, iSCSI, NFS, SMB/CIFS, and S3.
The system supports inline data reduction technologies — including compression, deduplication, and compaction — operating natively within the ONTAP stack to maximize effective capacity utilization without compromising throughput. Its unified protocol support simplifies infrastructure by eliminating the need for separate NAS and SAN systems, while ONTAP's SnapMirror and SnapVault capabilities provide integrated data protection, replication, and business continuity functions suited to enterprise SLA requirements.
Targeted at workloads such as virtual server infrastructure, database consolidation, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), and collaborative file services, the DM5100F is designed to scale capacity non-disruptively as organizational needs grow. Its integration with Lenovo XClarity management and compatibility with VMware, Microsoft, and Red Hat environments makes it a practical fit for IT teams standardizing on Lenovo infrastructure stacks.
Ideal for
- Virtual server infrastructure consolidation replacing aging SAS/SATA hybrid arrays with a low-latency NVMe all-flash platform
- Database tier storage for Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and SAP workloads requiring consistent sub-millisecond I/O response times
- Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) deployments where boot storm resilience and high IOPS density are critical to end-user experience
- Unified NAS and SAN consolidation projects eliminating separate file and block storage silos within mid-market data centers
- Data protection and replication target leveraging ONTAP SnapMirror for cross-site or cloud-tiered recovery objectives
- DevOps and test/development environments requiring rapid, space-efficient cloning via ONTAP FlexClone to accelerate provisioning workflows
Technical specifications
| Manufacturer | Lenovo |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 7D5VA001WW |
| Product Family | ThinkSystem DM Series |
| Model | DM5100F |
| Array Type | All-Flash NVMe Unified Storage |
| Controller Configuration | Dual-controller active-active |
| Operating System | NetApp ONTAP |
| Drive Type | NVMe SSDs |
| Maximum Raw Capacity | Up to 5.8 PB (with expansion) |
| Supported Host Protocols | FC, iSCSI, FCoE, NFS, SMB/CIFS, S3 |
| NVMe Connectivity | End-to-end NVMe (NVMe-oF supported) |
| Data Reduction Technologies | Inline deduplication, compression, compaction |
| High Availability | Active-active dual controller with non-disruptive failover |
| Data Protection Features | SnapMirror replication, SnapVault backup, FlexClone, Snapshot copies |
| Encryption | Self-encrypting drives (SED) support; NSE and NVE capable |
| Cloud Integration | ONTAP Cloud Tiering to S3-compatible object stores |
| Management Software | NetApp ONTAP System Manager; Lenovo XClarity integration |
| Hypervisor Support | VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Red Hat KVM |
| Form Factor | 2U rack-mount |
| Power Supply | Redundant hot-swap power supplies |
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | Lenovo |
| Category | Storage Systems |
| SKU | LENO-7D5VA001WW |
| Part Number | 7D5VA001WW |
| Condition | New |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 7D5VA001WW |
| Product Family | ThinkSystem DM Series |
| Model | DM5100F |
| Array Type | All-Flash NVMe Unified Storage |
| Controller Configuration | Dual-controller active-active |
| Operating System | NetApp ONTAP |
| Drive Type | NVMe SSDs |
| Maximum Raw Capacity | Up to 5.8 PB (with expansion) |
| Supported Host Protocols | FC, iSCSI, FCoE, NFS, SMB/CIFS, S3 |
| NVMe Connectivity | End-to-end NVMe (NVMe-oF supported) |
| Data Reduction Technologies | Inline deduplication, compression, compaction |
| High Availability | Active-active dual controller with non-disruptive failover |
| Data Protection Features | SnapMirror replication, SnapVault backup, FlexClone, Snapshot copies |
| Encryption | Self-encrypting drives (SED) support; NSE and NVE capable |
| Cloud Integration | ONTAP Cloud Tiering to S3-compatible object stores |
| Management Software | NetApp ONTAP System Manager; Lenovo XClarity integration |
| Hypervisor Support | VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Red Hat KVM |
| Form Factor | 2U rack-mount |
| Power Supply | Redundant hot-swap power supplies |
Frequently Asked Questions about Lenovo ThinkSystem DM5100F All-Flash Storage
What does the Lenovo ThinkSystem DM5100F All-Flash Storage do?
the Lenovo ThinkSystem DM5100F All-Flash Storage suits enterprise data-center storage tiers — all-flash arrays, hyperconverged storage pools (vSAN, Ceph), database backends, and high-throughput backup repositories. It is supported by major server platforms.
What are the headline specs of the Lenovo ThinkSystem DM5100F All-Flash Storage?
Key specifications for the Lenovo ThinkSystem DM5100F All-Flash Storage: new condition; manufacturer Lenovo; manufacturer part number 7D5VA001WW; product family ThinkSystem DM Series; model DM5100F; array type All-Flash NVMe Unified Storage; controller configuration Dual-controller active-active. Manufacturer part number 7D5VA001WW. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.