Lenovo ThinkServer RD450 (E5-2600 v4)

The Lenovo ThinkServer RD450, with up to two Intel Xeon E5-2600 v4 processors, is a versatile, 2U two-socket server that blends outstanding flexibility and expandability.

With as much as 1TB of memory, it supports double the capacity of the previous generation. Because the RD450 uses DDR4 memory, you get up to a 50 percent boost in performance and up to a 45 percent increase in power savings over previous generation memory, enabling your applications to run faster and more efficiently.

These gains, coupled with the RD450’s highly flexible design, make it perfect for your infrastructure, collaboration and line-of-business applications, as well as web serving or hosting.

The following figure shows the ThinkServer RD450.

Figure 1. Lenovo ThinkServer RD450

The ThinkServer RD450 provides a variety of drive configurations, including support for 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch hot-swap drives. Some configurations also support an internal tape drive and optical drive.

The RD450 is now also better managed with new support for Lenovo XClarity Administrator. Improved systems management means greater remote management capabilities for increased reliability and uptime.

The ThinkServer RD450 delivers impressive compute power per watt and incorporates energy-smart features for minimized costs and efficient performance. The 80 PLUS Titanium power supply units (PSUs) can deliver 96% efficiency at 50% load.

The RD450 is a versatile 2U two-socket business-critical server that offers improved performance and pay-as-you-grow flexibility, along with new features that improve server management capability. This powerful system is designed for your most important business applications and cloud deployments.

Combining balanced performance and flexibility, the RD450 is a great choice for small and medium businesses. It can provide outstanding uptime to keep business-critical applications and cloud deployments running safely. Ease of use and comprehensive systems management tools help make deployment easier. Outstanding reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) and high-efficiency design improve your business environment and help save operational costs.

Scalability and performance

The RD450 offers numerous features to boost performance, improve scalability, and reduce costs:

• Improves productivity by offering superior system performances with up to 14-core processors, up to 35 MB of L3 cache, and up to 9.6 GT/s QPI interconnect links.
• Supports up to two processors, 28 cores, and 56 threads maximize the concurrent execution of multi-threaded applications.
• Intelligent and adaptive system performance with energy efficient Intel Turbo Boost Technology allows CPU cores to run at maximum speeds during peak workloads by temporarily going beyond processor thermal design power (TDP).
• Intel Hyper-Threading Technology boosts performance for multithreaded applications by enabling simultaneous multithreading within each processor core, up to two threads per core.
• Intel Virtualization Technology integrates hardware-level virtualization hooks that allow operating system vendors to better utilize the hardware for virtualization workloads.
• Intel Advanced Vector Extensions 2.0 (AVX 2.0) enable acceleration of enterprise-class workloads such as databases, enterprise resource planning, and others.
• Up to 2400 MHz memory speeds with two DIMMs per channel running at 2400 MHz, to help maximize system performance.
• Up to 1 TB of memory capacity with 64 GB LRDIMMs.
• The 12 Gbps SAS internal storage connectivity doubles the data transfer rate compared to 6 Gb SAS solutions to maximize performance of storage I/O-intensive applications.
• Flexible and scalable internal storage configurations provide for up to 184 TB of storage capacity (24x 7.68 TB solid-state drives) in a 2U rack form factor.
• The use of solid-state drives (SSDs) instead of or along with spinning drives (HDDs) can significantly improve I/O performance. An SSD can support up to 100 times more I/O operations per second (IOPS) than a typical HDD.
• The server offers up to six PCI Express (PCIe) 3.0 I/O expansion slots.
• The RD450 provides Lenovo AnyRAID technology, a midplane RAID adapter that connects directly to the drive backplane without consuming a PCIe slot.
• With Intel Integrated I/O Technology, the PCI Express 3.0 controller is integrated into the Intel Xeon processor E5 family. This helps to dramatically reduce I/O latency and increase overall system performance.

Availability and serviceability

The RD450 provides many features to simplify serviceability and increase system uptime:

• Toolless cover removal provides easy access to upgrades and serviceable parts, such as processors, DIMMs, and adapters.
• The server offers hot-swap drives and support RAID redundancy for data protection and greater system uptime.
• The server offers redundant hot-swap power supplies and redundant fans to provide availability for business-critical applications.
• Solid-state drives (SSDs) offer significantly better reliability than mechanical HDDs for greater uptime.
• Built-in ThinkServer System Manager TSM continuously monitors system parameters and triggers alerts to minimize downtime.
• One- or three-year customer replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty (depending on model), next business day 9x5. Optional service upgrades are available.

Manageability and security

Powerful systems management features simplify local and remote management of the RD450:

• Support for Lenovo XClarity Administrator, providing autodiscovery, inventory tracking, monitoring, and call home capabilities.
• Includes ThinkServer System Manager (TSM) to monitor server availability and perform remote management. Optional TSM Premium added remote control and remote media.
• Support for Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager which captures real-time power and temperature data from the server and provides automated controls to lower energy costs.
• Embedded ThinkServer Deployment Manager (TDM) provides a complete set of provisioning capabilities from a single interface, automating many of the tasks associated with server provisioning.
• An optional Trusted Platform Module (TPM) enables advanced cryptographic functionality such as digital signatures and Windows BitLocker encryption, a Windows data protection feature. The server supports TPM 2.0 or TPM 1.2 depending on the TPM option selected.
• Intel Execute Disable Bit functionality can help prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting operating system.
• Intel Trusted Execution Technology provides enhanced security through hardware-based resistance to malicious software attacks, allowing an application to run in its own isolated space, protected from all other software running on a system.

Energy efficiency

The RD450 offers the following energy-efficiency features to save energy, reduce operational costs, increase energy availability, and contribute to the green environment:

• Energy-efficient planar components help lower operational costs.
• High-efficiency power supplies with 80 PLUS Platinum and Titanium certifications.
• Intel Intelligent Power Capability powers individual processor elements on and off as needed, to reduce power draw.
• Low-voltage Intel Xeon processors draw less energy to satisfy the demands of power and thermally constrained data centers and telecommunication environments.
• Low-voltage 1.2 V DDR4 memory DIMMs consume up to 20% less energy compared to 1.35 V DDR3 DIMMs (even less than 1.5 V DDR3).
• Solid-state drives (SSDs) consume less power than traditional spinning HDDs.
• Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager provides advanced data center power notification and management to help achieve lower heat output and reduced cooling needs.

The RD450 is available either with 3.5-inch hot-swap drive bays, 3.5-inch easy-swap drive bays or 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays. The following figure shows the front of the server.

Figure 2. Front view of the ThinkServer RD450 (3.5-inch drive-bay model)

The following figure shows the rear of the RD450 server.

Figure 3. Rear view of the ThinkServer RD450

The following table lists the standard specifications.

ThinkServer RD450 models are region-specific; that is, each region may define their own server models, and not all server models are available in every region.

Machine types for the RD450 with Xeon E5-2600 v4 processors are as follows:

• 70QQ, 70QR: 8x 3.5-inch drive bays
• 70Q9, 70QA: 8x 2.5-inch drive bays
• 70QS, 70QT: 24x 2.5-inch drive bays
• 70QW, 70QV: 16x 2.5-inch drive bays

For a list of the RD450 models available in the US or EMEA, see PSREF:
http://psref.lenovo.com/Product/ThinkServer_RD450

For models in other regions, contact a local Lenovo or Lenovo Business Partner representative.

The RD450 server models are shipped with the following items:

• Rail kit (some models)
• Cable management arm (some models)
• One or two rack power cords or power cords (model specific)
• Documentation package

The RD450 supports up to two Intel Xeon E5-2600 v4 series of processors. The following table lists the supported processor options. When two processors are installed, they must be identical.

Xeon E5-2600 v4 processors improves on the v3 generation in the following ways:

• Manufacturing process technology has transitioned from 22 nm to 14 nm
• Maximum RD450 core count is increased from 12 to 14 cores per processor
• Single thread count for RD450 is increased from 24 to 28
• Maximum last level per-processor cache for RD450 is increased from 30 MB to 35 MB
• Supports DDR4 memory at up to 2400 MT/s.
• New and increased Resource Monitoring and Allocation capabilities
• Enhanced hardware assisted Security features

The ThinkServer RD450 supports DDR4 memory. DDR4 memory offers many benefits over older generation DDR3 memory. DDR4 operates at a lower voltage than DDR3 (1.2V vs. 1.35V or 1.5V) and as a result, offers significant power savings. In addition, the DDR4 DIMMs used with Xeon E5 v4 processors have higher memory transfer speeds of up to 2400 MT/s, depending on the memory configuration.

Lenovo offers Registered DIMMs (RDIMM) and Load Reduced DIMMs (LRDIMM) that use a buffer to reduce memory bus loading, which enables greater memory capacities to be achieved.

The following table lists the DDR4 memory options and ordering information.

* Maximum supported with 1 processor installed / 2 processors installed

The server supports up to 8 DIMMs when one processor is installed and up to 16 DIMMs when two processors are installed. Each processor has four memory channels, and there are two DIMMs supported per channel.

The following table shows the characteristics of the supported DIMMs. All configurations allows the DIMMs to operate at rated speed, provided the CPU selected also supports that speed. Tables cells highlighted with a gray background indicate that the server supports higher memory frequencies than the Intel processor specification.

* The maximum quantity that is supported is shown for two processors installed.

Protection against data loss is provided through the following memory RAS features:

• ECC
• Patrol and Demand Scrubbing
• Sparing
• Mirroring
• Lockstep Mode

Configuration Guidelines

Memory can be configured to meet various needs and workloads subject to the following general rules:

• Mixing memory type (RDIMM, LRDIMM) is not supported.
• DIMM capacities and rank can be mixed.

Memory Optimization

The memory subsystem can be optimized for various factors, including performance, capacity, or power consumption. Refer to the following guidelines when you are selecting memory options:

• Guidelines for maximum memory performance:
  • Use all available memory channels (four per processor, eight total per system).
  • Use identical DIMM populations in size and speed across channels.
  • Populate both processors with equal amounts of memory.
  • Use the same number of ranks that are populated per channel.
  • Have at least two ranks available on each channel.
• Guidelines for lowest memory energy consumption
  • Use fewer, higher capacity DIMMs. For example, a configuration of 8x 16 GB DIMMs often has lower power requirements than a configuration of 16x 8 GB DIMMs, despite the same capacity.
  • Populating more DIMMs per channel—but using fewer channels (the opposite of the preceding bullet)—further reduces overall system energy use, but at the cost of significant performance reduction.

The RD450 supports chassis configurations with either 2.5-inch drive bays or 3.5-inch drive bays. Some configurations also support an optical drive or both an optical drive and an internal LTO6 tape drive. The seven available drive configurations are shown in the following figure (the 4th diagram indicates two of the seven configurations).

Figure 5. Available drive bay configurations

There are four backplanes available for the RD450:

• 8x 3.5-inch drive backplane with SAS connectors
• 8x 2.5-inch drive backplane with SAS connectors
• 8x 2.5-inch drive backplane with AnyRAID connectors
• 16x 2.5-inch drive backplane with AnyRAID connectors

All configurations support 12Gb SAS/SATA speeds when 12 Gb drives and RAID controller are used.

The following table shows the specifics of each of the drive bay configurations.

* The use of a tape drive also requires the AnyRAID 720ix controller be installed

The 8x2.5-bay configuration with AnyRAID (Config 5) and 16x2.5-bay configuration (Config 6) can be upgraded to 16 bays or 24 bays using the options listed in the following table. The 8x2.5-bay configuration with SAS connectors (Config 4) cannot be upgraded to additional bays.

Note: These upgrades are complex and we recommend that Lenovo business partners perform the upgrade.

The server also supports an optional SD Card module which installs into a dedicated slot on the system board and supports two SDHC cards. See the SD Card storage options section for information.

SD cards can be configured redundantly by using the operating system. The SD cards are enabled via a USB port from the system board Platform Controller Hub (PCH) and do not require a RAID controller.

The RD450 supports one RAID controller for all internal drives. Controller options are listed in the following table. The maximum supported column indicates which slots each adapter is supported in. For slot locations see the I/O expansion options section.

Models with 2.5-inch drives and AnyRAID backplanes (Configs 3, 5, 6 & 7 in the Backplane table) support the following AnyRAID controllers. The AnyRAID controller is installed in a dedicated slot on the drive backplane.

• AnyRAID 110i offers a low-cost solution for light workloads with limited users. It supports 6 GB SATA drives with RAID 0/1/10 with optional RAID 5. The AnyRAID 110i is a pass-through card that routes the embedded controller in the Intel C610 PCH to the backplane. Supports SATA drives only. RAID support only with 6 drives; remaining 2 drives (if installed) must be configured as single drives (AHCI mode).
• AnyRAID 510i is an IOC-based RAID card that offers an affordable hardware controller that delivers performance and reliability. It supports 6 GB SAS & SATA drives and RAID 0/1/10 with optional RAID 5/50. Maximum 8 drives.
• AnyRAID 720i is a RoC-based 12Gb SAS/SATA controller that offers advanced RAID configurations, protection, and software. It supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with optional 1 GB cache (without flash), or 1 GB, 2 GB or 4 GB cache each with CacheVault (flash), CacheCade, and FastPath support. Maximum 8 drives.
• AnyRAID 720ix is similar to the 720i but also includes a SAS Expander to support up to 24 drives. It is a 12 GB SAS/SATA controller with support for RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60. Cache is required, either 1 GB cache (without flash), or 1 GB, 2GB or 4GB cache each with CacheVault (flash), CacheCade, and FastPath support.

Note: If the server configuration includes an internal LTO6 tape drive, the AnyRAID 720ix is required.

Models with 3.5-inch drives (Configs 1 & 2 in the Backplane table) as well as models with 2.5-inch drives and a SAS backplane (Config 4) support either an embedded controller or a PCIe RAID adapter. Supported controllers are as follows:

• Embedded RAID 110i controller in the Intel C610 PCH routed via cable to the backplane. Supports SATA drives only. RAID support only with 6 drives; remaining 2 drives (if installed) must be configured as single drives (AHCI mode).
• RAID 520i PCIe is an IOC-based RAID card that delivers 12 Gb performance and reliability. It supports 12 GB SAS & SATA drives and RAID 0/1/10 with optional RAID 5/50.
• RAID 720i PCIe is a 12 Gb adapter similar to the AnyRAID 720i but in a regular PCIe form factor. It supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with optional 1 GB cache (without flash), or 1 GB, 2 GB or 4 GB cache each with CacheVault (flash), CacheCade, and FastPath support.

The following table summarizes the features and specifications of RAID controllers for use with 2.5-inch drive bay configurations.

* Up to 6 drives can be configured in a RAID array, and the remaining two drives operate in JBOD mode.

The following table summarizes the features and specifications of supported PCIe RAID controllers for use with 3.5-inch drive bay configurations and the 8x 2.5-inch drive bay configuration that uses a backplane with SAS connectors.

* Up to 6 drives can be configured in a RAID array, and the remaining two drives operate in JBOD mode.

The following table summarizes the available RAID controller upgrades for the controllers supported in the RD450.

The following tables list the hard disk drive and solid-state drive options for the internal disk storage of the server.

• Table 11: 2.5-inch hot-swap 12 Gb SAS HDDs
• Table 12: 2.5-inch hot-swap 6 Gb SAS/SATA HDDs
• Table 13: 2.5-inch hot-swap 12 Gb SAS SSDs
• Table 14: 2.5-inch hot-swap 6 Gb SAS/SATA SSDs
• Table 15: 3.5-inch hot-swap 12 Gb SAS HDDs
• Table 16: 3.5-inch hot-swap 6 Gb SAS/SATA HDDs
• Table 17: 3.5-inch hot-swap 12 Gb SAS SSDs
• Table 18: 3.5-inch hot-swap 6 Gb SAS/SATA SSDs
• Table 19: 3.5-inch easy-swap 12 Gb SAS HDDs
• Table 20: 3.5-inch easy-swap 6 Gb SAS/SATA HDDs

The RD450 also supports SD memory cards, which can be used to boot the operating system. The RD450 supports two SD memory cards via an optional module that is connected to USB ports on the system board. SD cards can be configured redundantly by using the operating system. The SD cards are enabled via a USB port from the system board Platform Controller Hub (PCH), and do not require a RAID controller.

Table 21. SD Card options

The RD450 supports an internal LTO6 tape drive in configurations that support a maximum of eight 2.5-inch drive bays. See Config 3 in Figure 5 in the Internal storage section.

To support a tape drive, the AnyRAID 720ix RAID controller must be used. The SAS connection for the tape drive is routed from the RAID controller.

The following table lists the part numbers for tape support.

The tape drive kit includes the necessary cables and mounting hardware to install the tape drive in the server.

Certain configurations of the RD450 server support an internal optical drive, as listed in Table 5 of the Internal storage section. The supported optical drive options listed in the following table.

Table 23. Optical drives

The RD450 supports up to six slots, depending on the riser cards installed and the number of processors installed. With one CPU, three slots are available with two riser cards (slots 1, 2, and 5). The slots are numbered as follows:

1. PCIe 3.0 x8 (x16 mechanical) full-height half-length slot (riser 1)
2. PCIe 3.0 x8 (x16 mechanical) full-height half-length slot (riser 1)
3. PCIe 3.0 x8 (x16 mechanical) Low Profile slot (riser 2, requires CPU 2)
4. PCIe 3.0 x8 (x16 mechanical) Low Profile slot (riser 2, requires CPU 2)
5. PCIe 3.0 x8 (x16 mechanical) Low Profile slot (riser 2)
6. PCIe 3.0 x8 (x16 mechanical) Low Profile slot (requires CPU 2)

The following figure shows the location of the slots, as seen from the rear of the server.

Figure 6. Slot numbering

To use three slots (slots 1, 2 and 5) with only one CPU, you will need to install two riser cards. Note that riser 2 will only have slot 5 active; slots 3 and 4 cannot be used.

Slot 6 is not part of a riser and is connected directly to the system board.

The ordering information for the riser card is shown in the following table. Riser 1 and riser 2 are the same part number.

Table 24. Riser card option

The RD450 supports two integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports controlled by a single integrated network interface controller (NIC):

• Based on the Intel i210 controller
• Two Gigabit Ethernet ports
• NIC Teaming (load balancing and failover)
• Port 1 supports NCSI to enable shared access to the management controller
• Supports Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
• Ethernet features:
  • Compliant with 1 Gb Ethernet IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, and 802.3ab PHY specifications
  • Integrated PHY for 10/100/1000 Mbps for multispeed, full, and half-duplex auto-negotiation
  • Automatic MDI crossover
  • IEEE 802.3x-compliant flow control support
  • IEEE 1588 protocol and 802.1AS time synchronization implementation
  • IEEE802.3az - Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE)
  • IEEE 802.1q Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) tagging support
• Stateless offload and performance features:
  • TCP, IP, and User Datagram Protocol (UDP) checksum offload
  • TCP segmentation offload (TCO)
  • Large Send Offload (LSO)
  • Receive Side Scaling (RSS) and Transmit Side Scaling (TSS)
  • Message Signal Interrupt (MSI) and Message Signal Interrupt Extension (MSI-X) support
  • Support for jumbo frames up to 9600 bytes

Note: iSCSI offload and iSCSI boot are not supported

The following table lists additional supported network adapters. The maximum supported column indicates which slots each adapter is supported in. For slot locations see the I/O expansion options section.

* Maximum supported for 1 CPU / 2 CPU installed.

For more information, see the list of Product Guides in the Ethernet category:
https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/ethernet

The following table lists the supported SAS HBAs and RAID adapters. The maximum supported column indicates which slots each adapter is supported in. For slot locations see the I/O expansion options section.

Table 26. Supported SAS HBAs and RAID adapters

Part number	Description	Maximum supported (1 CPU / 2 CPU)
SAS HBAs for external storage
4XB0F28703	ThinkServer 9300-8e PCIe 12Gb 8 Port External SAS Adapter by LSI	2 / 5 (All except slot 2)
4XB0G88714	ThinkServer 8885e PCIe 12Gb SAS Adapter by PMC	3 / 6 (All slots)
RAID controllers for external storage
4XB0F28699	ThinkServer 9286CV-8e PCIe 6Gb 8 Port External SAS RAID Adapter by LSI	3 / 6 (All slots)
Options for the 9286CV-8e controller
4XB0F28702	Lenovo ThinkServer RAID CacheCade Pro 2.0 Key	1 per card
4XB0G45761	Lenovo ThinkServer CacheVault Data Protection Upgrade II	1 per card

The following table compares the features of the RAID controllers and HBAs.

* In addition to eight external ports, the ThinkServer 8885e adapter has eight internal ports.

The following table lists the supported Fibre Channel HBAs.

The RD450 supports the following PCIe Flash Storage adapters. For slot locations see the I/O expansion options section.

The RD450 does not support any GPU adapters.

The RD450 supports up to two redundant hot-swap AC power supplies. Power supplies are Energy Star 2.0 compliant and 80 PLUS certified. The server ships with power cords.

Power supplies available for the RD450 are highly efficient, with Energy Star / 80 Plus Platinum and Titanium supplies. Several power supply options are available and they can be selected to match the workload and configuration of the server for even greater efficiencies. All power supplies used in the RD450 are common across the ThinkServer next-generation server portfolio, which simplifies management across large installations.

Power supplies are auto-sensing and support both 110V and 220V AC power. In China only, the power supplies also support 240V DC. The power supplies feature a line-cord retention mechanism to prevent unintended disconnects.

The available power supply options for RD450, including their operating characteristics, efficiency ratings, and ordering information are listed in the following table

Table 29. Power supply options

Use the ThinkServer Power Planner to estimate power usage for a specific configuration:
http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/downloads/ds101155

Configuration rules:

• 1 or 2 powers supplies are supported.
• If two power supplies are installed, they must be identical
• If two power supplies are installed, they form a redundant pair
• Both active-active and active-passive forms of redundancy are supported and they are configurable through IPMI (command-line interface)

Power supply options do not ship with a power cable. Cables can be ordered if needed, as listed in the following table.

The RD450 offers an optional SD Card solution for operating systems. See the SD Card storage options section for information.

A significant factor in the total cost of a server’s ownership is the processes that are used for administering the system hardware, software, and support over the life of the server. ThinkServer systems management offerings are based on industry standards, which enable integration into existing IT environments. Lenovo’s tools emphasize provisioning and operational management, which is a large portion of the system's ongoing cost. Optional upgrades provide more management capabilities to optimize performance and usage of the servers.

Lenovo XClarity Administrator

Lenovo XClarity Administrator is a centralized resource management solution designed to reduce complexity, speed response, and enhance the availability of Lenovo systems and solutions.

Lenovo XClarity Administrator provides agent-free hardware management for ThinkServer, System x, and Flex System servers. The administration dashboard, shown in the following figure, based on HTML 5, allows fast location of resources so tasks can be run quickly.

Figure 7. Lenovo XClarity Administrator dashboard

Because Lenovo XClarity Administrator does not include any agent software that is installed on the managed endpoints, there are no CPU cycles spent on agent execution and no memory is used, which means that up to 1GB of RAM and 1 - 2% CPU usage is saved, compared to a typical managed system where an agent is required.

Lenovo XClarity Administrator currently supports only a subset of function with ThinkServer systems:

• Discovery
• Inventory
• Monitoring & alerting
• Call home

Functions that are not currently supported are:

• Centralized user management
• Cryptography modes, server certificates, and encapsulation
• Configuration patterns
• Operating system deployment
• Firmware updates
• Rack view for tower-based servers

For more information about Lenovo XClarity Administrator, including ordering part numbers, see the Lenovo XClarity Administrator Product Guide:
https://lenovopress.com/tips1200-lenovo-xclarity-administrator

ThinkServer System Manager

ThinkServer System Manager (TSM) is Lenovo’s integrated systems management technology is standard on all next-generation ThinkServer systems. TSM operates independently of the server. It provides hardware-based, out-of-band remote access and management to ThinkServer systems, regardless of the server’s power state or the condition of the operating system.

TSM is a fully featured management solution that is built on open industry standards that can help reduce related IT expenses by increasing a server administrator’s productivity. TSM provides important health and status information to systems administrators. It also enables administrators to remotely perform most functions that otherwise require a visit to the server.

TSM can be used as part of any server systems management infrastructure and is well-suited for customers who are deploying servers in remote branches, limited-access data centers, and where one-on one remote-control capability is required. Lenovo’s design advancements address key system management concerns. In particular, TSM is a low-cost solution that supports heterogeneous environments, provides full remote management capability, and supports remote deployment.

Remote access to TSM is via a dedicated systems management Ethernet port on the rear of the server. Alternatively, you can go to UEFI and configure the first of the two system Gigabit Ethernet ports to be shared between TSM and the installed operating system.

TSM provides the following key features:

• Remote server management through the following industry standard interfaces:
  • Secure HTML5 browser-based UI that is suitable for today’s mobile devices and tablets
  • IPMI 2.0
  • DCMI 1.0
  • WS-MAN
  • SMASH-CLP
  • SNMP v3 (Gets only)
• A PowerShell CLI provides increased flexibility and scripting capabilities
• Automatic out-of-band notification and alerts from:
  • SNMP Traps
  • SMTP (email) CIM indications
• Configurable via web and PowerShell CLI, IPMI, WS-Man, and SMASH-CLI interfaces

ThinkServer System Manager Premium, which is available as an optional hardware upgrade key, enables the following advanced features:

• A remote console that provides complete remote control of the server. A video viewer enables graphical console, keyboard, and mouse redirection of the server.
• Remote media capability that enables the attachment of local CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, USB mass storage devices, ISO images, and IMG images (which are created from local folders) to the remote server.
• License for Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager.

The following table lists ThinkServer System Manager Premium ordering information.

Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager

Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager (formerly ThinkServer Energy Manager) is an agent-less, web-based console that provides power management for ThinkServer and System x servers. It enables server density and data center capacity to be increased through the use of power capping.

Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager is a licensed product. A single-node XClarity Energy Manager license is included with ThinkServer System Manager Premium. If your server does not have a TSM Premium module, Energy Manager licenses can be ordered as shown in the following table.

ThinkServer Deployment Manager

Embedded within every Lenovo next-generation ThinkServer system, ThinkServer Deployment Manager is a tools suite that provides a complete set of provisioning capabilities from a single interface. ThinkServer Deployment Manager automates many of the tasks that are associated with server provisioning, including hardware configuration, operating system deployment, device drivers (for operating system installation), firmware updates, and server cloning. Because ThinkServer Deployment Manager is integrated into the UEFI preboot environment, the tools operate independently of the server and are available regardless of system’s operational state. Formatting a system drive or reinstalling the operating system does not remove the tools, and there are no CDs or DVDs to retrieve or store, which affects user experience or productivity.

The server supports the following operating systems:

• Citrix XenServer 6.5.1
• Microsoft Windows Server 2012
• Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
• Microsoft Windows Server 2016
• Microsoft Windows Server, version 1709
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.10 x64
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.7 32-bit
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.7 x64
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.8 32-bit
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.8 x64
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.2
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.3
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.4
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.5
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.6
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.7
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.8
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.9
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 x64 SP4
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 x86 SP4
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP1
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP2
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP3
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP4
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 Xen SP2
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 Xen SP3
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 Xen SP4
• VMware ESXi 5.5 U3
• VMware ESXi 6.0 U1
• VMware ESXi 6.0 U2
• VMware ESXi 6.0 U3
• VMware ESXi 6.5
• VMware ESXi 6.5 U1
• VMware ESXi 6.5 U2
• VMware ESXi 6.5 U3
• VMware ESXi 6.7
• VMware ESXi 6.7 U1
• VMware ESXi 6.7 U2
• VMware ESXi 6.7 U3

Note: The use of embeded RAID (RAID 110i) is not supported by virtualization hypervisors, including VMware ESXi, Linux KVM, Xen, and Microsoft Hyper-V. AHCI mode (non-RAID) of the controller does support hypervisors, however.

For a complete list of supported, certified and tested operating systems, plus additional details and links to relevant web sites, see the Operating System Interoperability Guide: https://lenovopress.com/osig#servers=rd450-e5-v4

The RD450 supports the following security features.

Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

The RD450 provides an optional Trusted Platform Module (TPM) to securely store the passwords, certificates, and encryption keys that might be used to authenticate the platform. TPM is a hardware- based system security feature that supports Trusted Computing Group (TCG) 2.0 or 1.2 depending on the option selected. TPM supports Windows BitLocker Drive encryption, which is a Windows data protection feature. BitLocker uses the TPM to protect user data and to ensure that a Windows server was not tampered with.

The Trusted Platform Module ordering information is listed in the following table.

The table also lists the Trusted Cryptographic Module (TCM) which is the equivalent v1.2 component for use in China.

Table 33. Trusted Platform Module ordering information

Chassis intrusion switch

The intrusion switch informs you if the server cover is not properly installed or closed by creating an event in the system event log (SEL). The following figure shows where the switch is located.

Figure 8. Chassis intrusion switch

Some models include the chassis switch and cable. For custom configurations, the SBB part number can be selected.

Table 34. Chassis intrusion switch ordering information

The RD450 supports sliding and static rails as listed in the following table. The rail systems are designed for toolless support, which enables ease of installation.

For keyboards and KVM console options, see the KVM console options section.

The supported rail kits have the specifications listed in the following table.

* Notes on 0U PDU support:

• If you want to install the rail kit (option part number: 4XF0G45871, 4XF0G45872, or 4XF0G45873) and a 0U PDU into the same rack, the rack must meet the following height and depth requirements:
  • 42U or higher
  • At least 1200-mm (47.24-inch) deep if a CMA or CMB is to be installed
• For best performance, it is recommended that you install the rail kit (option part number: 4XF0G45871, 4XF0G45872, or 4XF0G45873) into a rack with a distance of 719 mm (28.3 inches) between the front and rear mounting flanges.

Dimensions and weight (approximate):

• Height: 87 mm (3.4 in)
• Width: 482 mm (19 in)
• Depth: 783 mm (30.8 in)
• Weight:
  • Minimum configuration: 16 kg (35.3 lb)
  • Maximum configuration: 27 kg (59.5 lb)

Thermal specifications are as follows:

• Operating ambient temperature: 10°C - 35°C (50°F - 95°F)
• Transit ambient temperature: -40°C - +70°C (-40°F - 158°F)
• Operating Humidity: 20 % - 80 % RH, non-condensing
• Transit humidity: 8 % - 90 % RH, non-condensing
• Operating altitude: 0 - 3048 m (0 - 10,000 ft)
• Transit altitude: 7620 m (25,000 ft)

Noise levels:

• Minimum configuration:
  • LWAd: 3.6 bels (Idle), 3.7 bels (Operating)
  • m : 24.8 dB (Idle), 25.2 dB (Operating)
• Maximum configuration:
  • LWAd: 5.6 bels (Idle), 5.6 bels (Operating)
  • m : 39.4 dB (Idle), 42.3 dB (Operating)

The server has a three-year or one-year warranty (model dependent) with 24x7 standard call center support and 9x5 next business day onsite coverage. Lenovo offers services warranty maintenance upgrades and post-warranty maintenance agreements with a well-defined scope of services, including service hours, response time, and length of service coverage.

The Lenovo QuickPick tool helps locate compatible accessories and services and warranty information. Services offered may vary by geographic location. Access the tool via the following URL:
http://lenovoquickpick.com

The following Lenovo warranty service upgrades are available:

• Warranty and maintenance service upgrades:
  • Three, four, or five years of 9x5 or 24x7 service coverage
  • Onsite response time from next business day to 4 hour same-day
  • Warranty extension of up to 5 years
  • Post warranty extensions offered in 1-year increments
• Priority Technical Support

  Lenovo’s Priority Support Offering enhances our award-winning call center support to provide top priority queue assignment to specialized Lenovo technicians. Priority support accelerates call center troubleshooting to get your problems resolved quickly, and includes other value-added support for Lenovo provided software tools. Priority support can be purchased stand alone to match the base warranty of your system or in convenient bundles with our same-day response services.

• Keep Your Drive Multi-Drive

  Lenovo’s Keep Your Drive Multi-Drive service is a multi-drive hard drive retention offering that ensures your data is always under your control, regardless of the number of hard drives that are installed in your Lenovo server. In the unlikely event of a hard drive failure, you retain possession of your hard drive while Lenovo replaces the failed drive part. Your data stays safely on your premises, in your hands. Keep Your Drive Multi-Drive covers multiple drives and multiple failures with one service offering at one value price. This service can be purchased stand-alone to match the base warranty of your system or in convenient bundles with our same-day response services.

The server conforms to the following regulations:

• Energy Star 2.0 (excluding the 450W power supply unit)
• FCC class A: USA FCC 47 CFR Part 15-Subpart B; ANSI C63.4
• ICES class A: Canada ICES-003 Issue 5
• CB
• UL/cTUVus
• Germany GS
• Russia EAC
• Argentina AR-S
• Mexico NOM
• EU CE: EN55022; EN55024; EN61000-3-2;EN61000-3-3;
• International: CISPR22; CISPR 24
• Brazil (voluntary)
• China CCC: GB 9254
• CECP
• CELP
• Green Guard

The server supports attachment to external drive enclosures using a RAID controller with external ports or a SAS host bus adapter. Adapters supported by the server are listed in the SAS adapters for external storage section.

For details about supported drives and cables for the Lenovo Storage E1012 and E1024, see the Lenovo Press Product Guide:
http://lenovopress.com/lp0043

The following table lists the 12 Gbps SAS external drive enclosures offered by Lenovo that can be used with the server for storage expansion.

Note: Information provided in this section is for ordering reference purposes only. For the operating system and adapter support details, refer to the interoperability matrix for a particular storage enclosure that can be found on the Lenovo Data Center Support web site:
http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com

For details about supported drives, adapters, and cables, see the following Lenovo Press Product Guides:

• Lenovo Storage D1212 and D1224
  http://lenovopress.com/lp0512
• Lenovo Storage D3284
  http://lenovopress.com/lp0513

Lenovo offers the ThinkSystem DE Series and ThinkSystem DM Series external storage systems for high-performance storage. See the DE Series and DM Series product guides for specific controller models, expansion enclosures and configuration options:

• ThinkSystem DE Series Storage
  https://lenovopress.com/storage/thinksystem/de-series#rt=product-guide
• ThinkSystem DM Series Storage
  https://lenovopress.com/storage/thinksystem/dm-series#rt=product-guide
• ThinkSystem DG Series Storage
  https://lenovopress.com/storage/thinksystem/dg-series#rt=product-guide

The following table lists the external backup options that are offered by Lenovo.

For more information, see the list of Product Guides in the Backup units category:
https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/backup

Lenovo offers the ThinkSystem DB Series of Fibre Channel SAN switches for high-performance storage expansion. See the DB Series product guides for models and configuration options:

• ThinkSystem DB Series SAN Switches:
  https://lenovopress.com/storage/switches/rack#rt=product-guide

The following table lists the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units that are offered by Lenovo.

† Only available in China and the Asia Pacific market.

For more information, see the list of Product Guides in the UPS category:
https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/ups

The following table lists the power distribution units (PDUs) that are offered by Lenovo.

For more information, see the Lenovo Press documents in the PDU category:
https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/pdu

The following table lists the supported rack cabinets.

For specifications about these racks, see the Lenovo Rack Cabinet Reference, available from:
https://lenovopress.com/lp1287-lenovo-rack-cabinet-reference

For more information, see the list of Product Guides in the Rack cabinets category:
https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/racks

The following table lists the supported KVM consoles, keyboards, and KVM switches.

For more information, see the list of Product Guides in the KVM Switches and Consoles category:
http://lenovopress.com/servers/options/kvm

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We are dedicated to delivering a positive finance experience for customers like you who want to maximize your purchase power by obtaining the technology you need today, protect against technology obsolescence, and preserve your capital for other uses.

We work with businesses, non-profit organizations, governments and educational institutions to finance their entire technology solution. We focus on making it easy to do business with us. Our highly experienced team of finance professionals operates in a work culture that emphasizes the importance of providing outstanding customer service. Our systems, processes and flexible policies support our goal of providing customers with a positive experience.

We finance your entire solution. Unlike others, we allow you to bundle everything you need from hardware and software to service contracts, installation costs, training fees, and sales tax. If you decide weeks or months later to add to your solution, we can consolidate everything into a single invoice.

Our Premier Client services provide large accounts with special handling services to ensure these complex transactions are serviced properly. As a premier client, you have a dedicated finance specialist who manages your account through its life, from first invoice through asset return or purchase. This specialist develops an in-depth understanding of your invoice and payment requirements. For you, this dedication provides a high-quality, easy, and positive financing experience.

For more information, see these resources:

• ThinkServer RD450 product page
  https://www3.lenovo.com/us/en/data-center/servers/racks/ThinkServer-RD450/p/77LS7RD450D
• ThinkServer RD450 User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual
  https://download.lenovo.com/ibmdl/pub/pc/pccbbs/thinkservers/rd450_ug_hmm_en.pdf
• Lenovo Quick Pick
  http://www.lenovoquickpick.com/usa/system/thinkserver/rd-series/rd450
• Lenovo Think Option Compatibility Matrix (OCM):
  http://www.lenovo.com/accessoriesguide
• Lenovo Support for the RD450
  http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/products/servers/thinkserver-rack-servers/thinkserver-rd450
• ThinkServer Power Planner
  http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/downloads/ds101155
• Lenovo PSREF - Product Specifications Reference
  http://psref.lenovo.com/Product/ThinkServer_RD450