The Lenovo ThinkSystem M.2 with Mirroring Enablement Kit (01KN512) is a dual M.2 SATA backplane designed to add high-performance, redundant boot storage to select Lenovo ThinkSystem servers. This versatile adapter provides two M.2 SATA slots and supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations, enabling faster operating system boot times, improved reliability, and efficient storage utilization. Ideal for enterprise deployments, virtualization hosts, and mission-critical environments, the 01KN512 kit ensures secure and resilient server operation.
Fully compatible with popular ThinkSystem platforms such as the SR650, SR550, and SD530, this adapter connects through a PCIe 2.0 x2 interface and supports M.2 SSDs in multiple lengths. It is widely used for mirrored OS boot drives, providing redundancy without occupying standard drive bays. Alternate option part number: 7Y37A01093.
Specifications
Product Type: M.2 Kit Adapter / Dual M.2 Backplane
Brand: Lenovo / IBM
Part Numbers: 01KN512 (FRU), 7Y37A01093 (Option Part Number)
Ports: 2 x M.2 SATA slots (Key-B)
Drive Interface: 6 Gbps SATA (SATA-only, not NVMe)
Host Interface: PCIe 2.0 x2
Supported M.2 Form Factors: 2242, 2260, 2280
RAID Support: JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1 (mirroring support)
Primary Function: Enables M.2 mirroring for redundant OS boot drives
Compatibility: Select Lenovo ThinkSystem servers (SR650, SR550, SD530, and others)
