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Lenovo ThinkSystem SN550 Server (Xeon SP Gen 2)

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Abstract

The Lenovo ThinkSystem SN550 is a high-performance server that offers enhanced security, efficiency, and reliability features to handle business-critical workloads. The blade server now supports the second-generation Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family of processors.

This product guide provides essential information to understand the SN550 offering, its key features and specifications, components and options, and configuration guidelines. This guide is intended for technical specialists, sales specialists, sales engineers, IT architects, and other IT professionals who want to learn more about the SN550 compute node and consider its use in IT solutions.

Note: There are two Product Guides for the ThinkSystem SN550, as follows:

Change History

Changes in the January 2, 2024 update:

  • The ThinkSystem SN550 is now withdrawn from marketing

Introduction

The Lenovo ThinkSystem SN550 is a high-performance server that offers enhanced security, efficiency, and reliability features to handle business-critical workloads. The blade server incorporates up to two second-generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors. The processors feature up to 28 cores each and use Lenovo TruDDR4 memory, which runs at speeds up to 2933 MHz.

Suggested uses: database, virtualization, enterprise applications, collaboration and email, streaming media, Web, HPC, and cloud applications.

Figure 1 shows the ThinkSystem SN550 server.


Figure 1. ThinkSystem SN550 server

Did you know?

The SN550 server uses the new second-generation Intel Xeon Scalable Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum processors and memory can now operate at speeds up to 2933 MHz. It also includes the UEFI-based Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager for rapid system setup and diagnosis, and Lenovo XClarity Controller management processor for systems management and alerting.

Key features

The ThinkSystem SN550 is a high-availability, scalable blade server that is optimized to support the next-generation microprocessor technology. It is ideally suited for medium and large businesses. This section describes the key features of the server.

Scalability and performance

The SN550 offers the following features to boost performance, improve scalability, and reduce costs:

  • Up to 14 SN550 servers can be installed in one Flex System Enterprise chassis.
  • Supports second-generation Intel Xeon Processor Scalable processors
  • Improves productivity by offering superior system performance with two processors, each up to 28 cores or up to 3.8 GHz core frequency, and supporting a processor Thermal Design Power (TDP) rating of up to 165W.
  • Supports up to two processors, 52 cores, and 104 threads, which maximizes 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 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 use the hardware for virtualization workloads.
  • Intel Speed Select Technology provides improvements in server utilization and guaranteed per-core performance service levels with more granular control over processor performance.
  • Intel Deep Learning Boost (Vector Neural Network Instruction set or VNNI) is designed to deliver significant, more efficient Deep Learning (Inference) acceleration for high-performance Artificial Intelligence (AI) workloads.
  • Intel Advanced Vector Extensions 512 (AVX-512) enable acceleration of enterprise-class workloads, such as databases and enterprise resource planning.
  • Each processor has 6 memory channels with up 2 two DIMMs per channel. Up to 3 TB of memory capacity using 128GB 3DS RDIMMs. Higher memory capacity by using Persistent Memory.
  • Supports 2933 MHz and 2666 MHz memory DIMMs
  • Supports the new Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory; up to 12 Data Center Persistent Memory Modules (DCPMMs) can be installed in conjunction with regular memory DIMMs. DCPMMs are up to 512 GB each, for a total of up to 6 TB of Persistent Memory.
  • Optional support for high-performance PCIe-attached NVMe Flash Storage solid-state drives (SSDs) can significantly improve I/O performance.
  • Embedded 4-port 10Gb Intel adapter built into the system board is based on the Intel Ethernet Connection X722 network controller.
  • With Intel Integrated I/O Technology, the PCI Express 3.0 controller is integrated into the Intel Xeon processor Scalable family. This integration helps to dramatically reduce I/O latency and increase overall system performance.
  • Support for high-bandwidth I/O adapters; up to two in each SN550 server.
  • Support for up to 40 Gb Ethernet, 16 Gb Fibre Channel, and FDR InfiniBand.
  • High-speed USB 3.0 port for connectivity to external devices.

Availability and serviceability

The SN550 provides the following features to simplify serviceability and increase system up-time:

  • The server offers Single Device Data Correction (SDDC, also known as Chipkill), Adaptive Double-Device Data Correction (ADDDC, also known as Redundant Bit Steering or RBS), memory mirroring, and memory rank sparing for redundancy in the event of a non-correctable memory failure.
  • Tool-less cover removal provides easy access to upgrades and serviceable parts, such as CPU, memory, and adapter cards.
  • The Dual M.2 Boot Adapter supports RAID-1 which enables two installed M.2 drives to be configured as a redundant pair.
  • Hot-swap drives support integrated RAID-1 redundancy for data protection and greater system up-time.
  • Solid-state drives (SSDs), which offer significantly better reliability than mechanical HDDs for greater uptime. 
  • The power source independent light path diagnostics functionality provides individual LEDs that lead the technician to failed (or failing) components, which simplifies servicing, speeds up problem resolution, and helps improve system availability.
  • The built-in XClarity Controller continuously monitors system parameters, triggers alerts, and performs recovery actions in case of failures to minimize downtime.
  • Proactive Platform Alerts (including PFA and SMART alerts): Processors, voltage regulators, memory, internal storage (SAS/SATA HDDs and SSDs, NVMe SSDs, flash storage adapters), RAID controllers, and server ambient and sub-component temperatures. Alerts can be surfaced through the system XClarity Controller to managers such as Lenovo XClarity Administrator, VMware vCenter, and Microsoft System Center. These proactive alerts let you take appropriate actions in advance of possible failure, thereby increasing server uptime and application availability.
  • Built-in diagnostics in UEFI with Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager that supports the collection of service data to USB key drive or remote CIFS share folder for troubleshooting and reduced service time.
  • Auto-restart in the event of a momentary loss of AC power (based on power policy setting in the XClarity Controller service processor). 
  • Support for the XClarity Administrator Mobile app running on a supported smartphone and connected to the server through the service-enabled USB port, enables additional local systems management functions.
  • Three-year customer replaceable unit and on-site limited warranty; next business day 9x5. Optional service upgrades are available.

Manageability and security

The following powerful systems management features simplify the local and remote management of the SN550:

  • Support for Lenovo XClarity Administrator, providing auto-discovery, inventory tracking, monitoring, policy-based firmware updates, address pool management, configuration patterns and operating system installation.
  • The server includes an XClarity Controller (XCC) management processor to monitor server availability and perform remote management. XCC Enterprise is supported as standard, which enables remote KVM, mounting of remote media files (ISO and IMG image files), boot capture, and power capping.
  • UEFI-based Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager, accessible from F1 during boot, provides system inventory information, graphical UEFI Setup, platform update function, RAID Setup wizard, operating system installation function, and diagnostic functions
  • Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 support enables advanced cryptographic functionality, such as digital signatures and remote attestation.
  • Supports Secure Boot to ensure only a digitally signed operating system can be used. Supported with HDDs and SSDs as well as M.2 SSD.
  • 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.
  • Industry-standard Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) NI support for faster, stronger encryption.
  • 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, which allows an application to run in its own isolated space that is protected from all other software that is running on a system.

Energy efficiency

The SN550 offers the following energy-efficiency features to save energy, reduce operational costs, increase energy availability, and contribute to a green environment:

  • The component-sharing design of the Flex System chassis provides ultimate power and cooling savings.
  • The Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family of processors offer significantly better performance than previous generations of processors, while fitting into the same TDP limits.
  • Intel Intelligent Power Capability powers individual processor elements on and off as needed, which reduces power draw.
  • Solid state drives (SSDs) use as much as 80% less power than traditional spinning 2.5-inch HDDs.
  • The SN550 uses hexagonal ventilation holes, which can be grouped more densely than round holes providing more efficient airflow through the system.

Components and connectors

Figure 2 shows the front of the server.


Figure 2. Front view of the ThinkSystem SN550 Compute Node

Figure 3 shows the locations of key components inside the server.


Figure 3. Inside view of the ThinkSystem SN550 server

System architecture

The following figure shows the architectural block diagram of the SN550, showing the major components and their connections.

SN550 system architectural block diagram
Figure 4. SN550 system architectural block diagram

Standard specifications

The following table lists the standard specifications.

Table 1. Standard specifications

Components Specification
Machine Type 7X16
Form factor Standard-width Flex System compute node.
Chassis support Flex System Enterprise Chassis with CMM2.
Processor One or two second-generation Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family of processors (formerly codename "Cascade Lake"). Supports processors with up to 28 cores, core speeds up to 3.8 GHz, and TDP ratings up to 165W.
Chipset Intel C624
Memory Up to 24 DIMM sockets (12 DIMMs on 6 channels per processor). DIMM slots are shared between standard system memory and persistent memory. Supports Lenovo TruDDR4 DIMMs at 2933 MHz or 2666 MHz. RDIMMs, LRDIMMs and 3DS RDIMMs are supported (RDIMMs currently only available), but memory types cannot be intermixed. 
Persistent memory Supports up to 12 Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory modules (DCPMMs) installed in the DIMM slots. Persistent memory is installed in combination with system memory DIMMs.
Memory maximums
  • With system memory DIMMs: Up to 3.0 TB with 24x 128GB 3DS RDIMMs and two processors (1.5 TB per processor)
  • With Persistent Memory in Memory Mode: Up to 6TB of Persistent Memory with 12x 512GB Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory modules and two processors (3TB per processor)
  • With Persistent Memory in App Direct mode (App Direct mode is only supported under Special Bid conditions): Up to 7.5 TB total memory (6TB of Persistent Memory using 12x 512GB DCPMMs + 1.5 TB of system memory using 12x 128GB RDIMMs) with two processors (3.75 TB per processor)

Note: Support of more than 1TB per processor requires M-suffix or L-suffix processors with 2TB or 4.5TB memory support respectively. These calculations include any Persistent Memory installed. See the Processor options section for information.

Memory protection ECC, SDDC (for x4-based memory DIMMs), ADDDC (for x4-based memory DIMMs, requires Intel Xeon Gold or Platinum processors), memory mirroring, and memory sparing.
Disk drives Two 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays supporting SSDs or HDDs. Drive bay can be either SATA only, SAS/SATA or NVMe/SATA, depending on the model. Optional support for up to two M.2 SSD. 
Maximum internal storage
  • 61.44TB using 2x 30.72TB 2.5-inch SAS/SATA SSDs
  • 15.36TB using 2x 7.68TB 2.5-inch NVMe SSDs
  • 4.8TB using 2x 2.4TB 2.5-inch HDDs
  • No support for the Flex System Storage Expansion Node
RAID support RAID-0 and RAID-1 
Network
interfaces
Embedded Intel X722 10 GbE (model specific); optional 1, 10, 25, 40, 50 GbE adapters.
PCI Expansion
slots
Two I/O connectors for adapters. PCI Express 3.0 x16 interface. No support for the Flex System PCIe Expansion Node.
Ports Front: One USB 3.0 port and one console breakout cable port that provides local KVM and serial ports (cable standard with chassis; more cables optional).
Systems management UEFI, Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager, Lenovo XClarity Controller with Pilot4 XE401 baseboard management controller (BMC), Predictive Failure Analysis, light path diagnostics panel, automatic server restart, remote presence. Support for Lenovo XClarity Administrator and Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager.
Security features Power-on password, administrator's password, Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2 and 2.0, Trusted Cryptographic Module (TCM) - China only.
Video G200 graphics with 16 MB memory and 2D hardware accelerator, integrated into the XClarity Controller. Maximum resolution is 1920x1200 32bpp at 60Hz.
Limited warranty Three-year customer-replaceable unit and on-site limited warranty with 9x5/NBD (upgrades available).
Operating systems supported Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi. See the Operating system support section for specifics.
Service and support Optional service upgrades are available through Lenovo Services: 4-hour or 2-hour response time, 6-hour fix time, 1-year or 2-year warranty extension, software support for Lenovo hardware and some third-party applications.
Dimensions Width: 218 mm (8.5 in), height: 56 mm (2.2 in), depth: 507 mm (20.0 in)
Weight Maximum configuration: 7.1 kg (15.6 lb).

SN550 servers are shipped with the following items:

  • Documentation flyer

Models

models can be configured by using the Lenovo Data Center Solution Configurator (DCSC).

Configure-to-order (CTO) models are used to create models with factory-integrated server customizations. For CTO models, two types of base CTO models are available for the SN550 as listed in the columns in the following table:

  • General purpose base CTO models are for general business (non-HPC) and is selectable by choosing General Purpose mode in DCSC.
  • AI and HPC base models are intended for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and High Performance Computing (HPC) configurations and solutions are enabled using the AI & HPC Hardware - ThinkSystem Hardware mode in DCSC. These configurations, along with Lenovo EveryScale Solutions, can also be built using System x and Cluster Solutions Configurator (x-config). Tip: Some HPC and AI models are not listed in DCSC and can only be configured in x-config.

Preconfigured server models may also be available for the SN550, however these are region-specific; that is, each region may define their own server models, and not all server models are available in every region.

The following table lists the base CTO models of the server.

Table 2. Base CTO models
Machine Type/Model
General purpose
Machine Type/Model
for AI and HPC
Description
7X16CTO1WW 7X16CTOLWW – 3-year warranty

The following table lists the base chassis choices for CTO configurations with second-generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors.

Table 3. Base chassis for CTO models
Feature code Description
B4KB Lenovo ThinkSystem SN550 CLX Server

The following tables list the available models, grouped by region.

Refer to the Specifications section for information about standard features of the server.

Models for Australia and New Zealand

Table 4. Models for Australia and New Zealand
Model Intel Xeon
processors†
Memory Drive bays RAID Drives M.2
drives
Ethernet* I/O slots
Standard models
7X16A05XAU 1x Silver 4208 8C 85W 2.1GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A06MAU 1x Silver 4208 8C 85W 2.1GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive 2x 50 GbE adapter 1 used, 2 max
7X16A05YAU 1x Silver 4210 10C 85W 2.2GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A06TAU 1x Silver 4214 12C 85W 2.2GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A06NAU 1x Silver 4216 16C 100W 2.1GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A063AU 1x Gold 5217 8C 115W 3.0GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A067AU 1x Gold 5218 16C 125W 2.3GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A06UAU 1x Gold 5220 18C 125W 2.2GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A065AU 1x Gold 6230 20C 125W 2.1GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A06SAU 1x Gold 6240 18C 150W 2.6GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A05ZAU 1x Gold 6242 16C 150W 2.8GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A06ZAU 1x Gold 6248 20C 150W 2.5GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A060AU 1x Gold 6252 24C 150W 2.1GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max

† Processor detail: Quantity, model, core count, TDP, core frequency
* Models with 4x10GbE include a Fabric Connector which routes the embedded X722 10Gb Ethernet controller to I/O slot 1. Models without networking ("Open") can add a Fabric Connector using part number 7M27A03927. The Fabric Connector precludes the use of an I/O adapter in slot 1.

Models for South East Asian regions (ASEAN)

Table 5. Models for South East Asian regions (ASEAN)
Model Intel Xeon
processors†
Memory Drive bays RAID Drives M.2
drives
Ethernet* I/O slots
Standard models
7X16A05XSG 1x Silver 4208 8C 85W 2.1GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A06BSG 1x Silver 4208 8C 85W 2.1GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive 2x 50 GbE adapter 1 used, 2 max
7X16A05YSG 1x Silver 4210 10C 85W 2.2GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A06TSG 1x Silver 4214 12C 85W 2.2GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A073SG 1x Silver 4216 16C 100W 2.1GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A076SG 1x Gold 5217 8C 115W 3.0GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A077SG 1x Gold 5218 16C 125W 2.3GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A06CSG 1x Gold 5220 18C 125W 2.2GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A06LSG 1x Gold 6230 20C 125W 2.1GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A06ASG 1x Gold 6240 18C 150W 2.6GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A05ZSG 1x Gold 6242 16C 150W 2.8GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A06ESG 1x Gold 6248 20C 150W 2.5GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A061SG 1x Gold 6252 24C 150W 2.1GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max

† Processor detail: Quantity, model, core count, TDP, core frequency
* Models with 4x10GbE include a Fabric Connector which routes the embedded X722 10Gb Ethernet controller to I/O slot 1. Models without networking ("Open") can add a Fabric Connector using part number 7M27A03927. The Fabric Connector precludes the use of an I/O adapter in slot 1.

Models for EMEA regions

Table 6. Models for EMEA regions
Model Intel Xeon
processors†
Memory Drive bays RAID Drives M.2
drives
Ethernet* I/O slots
Standard models
7X16A06DEA 1x Silver 4208 8C 85W 2.1GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive 2x 50 GbE adapter 1 used, 2 max
7X16A06JEA 1x Silver 4208 8C 85W 2.1GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A06GEA 1x Silver 4210 10C 85W 2.2GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A0BFEA 1x Silver 4210R 10C 100W 2.4GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A06HEA 1x Silver 4214 12C 85W 2.2GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A06KEA 1x Silver 4216 16C 100W 2.1GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A074EA 1x Gold 5217 8C 115W 3.0GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A075EA 1x Gold 5218 16C 125W 2.3GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A06XEA 1x Gold 5220 18C 125W 2.2GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A0BBEA 1x Gold 5222 4C 105W 3.8GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, 1x 32GB M.2 4x 10 GbE embedded 1 used, 2 max
7X16A0B9EA 1x Gold 6226 12C 125W 2.7GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, 1x 32GB M.2 4x 10 GbE embedded 1 used, 2 max
7X16A0BKEA 1x Gold 6226R 16C 150W 2.9GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open Open 4x 10 GbE embedded 1 used, 2 max
7X16A071EA 1x Gold 6230 20C 125W 2.1GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A0BGEA 1x Gold 6230R 26C 150W 2.1GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A0BCEA 1x Gold 6234 8C 130W 3.3GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, 1x 32GB M.2 4x 10 GbE embedded 1 used, 2 max
7X16A06YEA 1x Gold 6240 18C 150W 2.6GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A0BEEA 1x Gold 6240R 24C 165W 2.4GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A06WEA 1x Gold 6242 16C 150W 2.8GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A0BAEA 1x Gold 6246 12C 165W 3.3GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, 1x 32GB M.2 4x 10 GbE embedded 1 used, 2 max
7X16A06ZEA 1x Gold 6248 20C 150W 2.5GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A070EA 1x Gold 6252 24C 150W 2.1GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max

† Processor detail: Quantity, model, core count, TDP, core frequency
* Models with 4x10GbE include a Fabric Connector which routes the embedded X722 10Gb Ethernet controller to I/O slot 1. Models without networking ("Open") can add a Fabric Connector using part number 7M27A03927. The Fabric Connector precludes the use of an I/O adapter in slot 1.

Models for Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea (HTK)

Table 7. Models for Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea (HTK)
Model Intel Xeon
processors†
Memory Drive bays RAID Drives M.2
drives
Ethernet* I/O slots
Standard models
7X16A064CN 1x Silver 4208 8C 85W 2.1GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A06MCN 1x Silver 4208 8C 85W 2.1GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive 2x 50 GbE adapter 1 used, 2 max
7X16A06RCN 1x Silver 4210 10C 85W 2.2GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A06VCN 1x Silver 4214 12C 85W 2.2GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A06NCN 1x Silver 4216 16C 100W 2.1GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A063CN 1x Gold 5217 8C 115W 3.0GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A067CN 1x Gold 5218 16C 125W 2.3GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A06UCN 1x Gold 5220 18C 125W 2.2GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A065CN 1x Gold 6230 20C 125W 2.1GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A06SCN 1x Gold 6240 18C 150W 2.6GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A062CN 1x Gold 6242 16C 150W 2.8GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A068CN 1x Gold 6248 20C 150W 2.5GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A060CN 1x Gold 6252 24C 150W 2.1GHz 1x 32GB 2933 Open Open Open M.2 Single Adapter, Open M.2 drive Open 0 used, 2 max

† Processor detail: Quantity, model, core count, TDP, core frequency
* Models with 4x10GbE include a Fabric Connector which routes the embedded X722 10Gb Ethernet controller to I/O slot 1. Models without networking ("Open") can add a Fabric Connector using part number 7M27A03927. The Fabric Connector precludes the use of an I/O adapter in slot 1.

Models for Japan

Table 8. Models for Japan
Model Intel Xeon
processors†
Memory Drive bays RAID Drives M.2
drives
Ethernet* I/O slots
Standard models
7X16A069JP 1x Bronze 3204 6C 85W 1.9GHz 1x 16GB 1Rx4 2666 2x SATA RSTe RAID Open Open 4x 10 GbE embedded 1 used, 2 max
7X16A06PJP 1x Silver 4210 10C 85W 2.2GHz 1x 16GB 1Rx4 2666 2x SAS/SATA RAID 530-4i Open Open 4x 10 GbE embedded 1 used, 2 max
7X16A06QJP 1x Silver 4210 10C 85W 2.2GHz 1x 16GB 1Rx4 2666 2x NVMe/SATA RSTe RAID Open Open 4x 10 GbE embedded 1 used, 2 max
7X16A0BJJP 1x Gold 6230R 26C 150W 2.1GHz 1x 16GB 1Rx4 2933 Open Open Open Open Open 0 used, 2 max

† Processor detail: Quantity, model, core count, TDP, core frequency
* Models with 4x10GbE include a Fabric Connector which routes the embedded X722 10Gb Ethernet controller to I/O slot 1. Models without networking ("Open") can add a Fabric Connector using part number 7M27A03927. The Fabric Connector precludes the use of an I/O adapter in slot 1.

Models for USA and Canada

Table 9. Models for USA and Canada
Model Intel Xeon
processors†
Memory Drive bays RAID Drives M.2
drives
Ethernet* I/O slots
Standard models
7X16A07BNA 1x Silver 4208 8C 85W 2.1GHz 2x 16GB 2Rx8 2933 2x NVMe/SATA RSTe RAID Open Open Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A07JNA 1x Silver 4208 8C 85W 2.1GHz 2x 16GB 2Rx8 2933 2x NVMe/SATA RSTe RAID Open Open 4x 10 GbE embedded 1 used, 2 max
7X16A07KNA 1x Silver 4214 12C 85W 2.2GHz 2x 16GB 2Rx8 2933 2x NVMe/SATA RSTe RAID Open Open 4x 10 GbE embedded 1 used, 2 max
7X16A07CNA 1x Silver 4214 12C 85W 2.2GHz 2x 32GB 2933 2x NVMe/SATA RSTe RAID Open Open Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A07FNA 1x Silver 4216 16C 100W 2.1GHz 2x 16GB 2Rx8 2933 2x NVMe/SATA RSTe RAID Open Open Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A07NNA 1x Silver 4216 16C 100W 2.1GHz 2x 16GB 2Rx8 2933 2x NVMe/SATA RSTe RAID Open Open 4x 10 GbE embedded 1 used, 2 max
7X16A07DNA 1x Gold 5218 16C 125W 2.3GHz 2x 16GB 2Rx8 2933 2x NVMe/SATA RSTe RAID Open Open Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A07LNA 1x Gold 5218 16C 125W 2.3GHz 2x 16GB 2Rx8 2933 2x NVMe/SATA RSTe RAID Open Open 4x 10 GbE embedded 1 used, 2 max
7X16A07ENA 1x Gold 5220 18C 125W 2.2GHz 2x 16GB 2Rx8 2933 2x NVMe/SATA RSTe RAID Open Open Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A07MNA 1x Gold 5220 18C 125W 2.2GHz 2x 16GB 2Rx8 2933 2x NVMe/SATA RSTe RAID Open Open 4x 10 GbE embedded 1 used, 2 max
7X16A07GNA 1x Gold 6230 20C 125W 2.1GHz 2x 32GB 2933 2x NVMe/SATA RSTe RAID Open Open Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A07PNA 1x Gold 6230 20C 125W 2.1GHz 2x 32GB 2933 2x NVMe/SATA RSTe RAID Open Open 4x 10 GbE embedded 1 used, 2 max
7X16A07RNA 1x Gold 6252 24C 150W 2.1GHz 2x 32GB 2933 2x NVMe/SATA RSTe RAID Open Open 2x 50 GbE with FCoE 1 used, 2 max
7X16A07HNA 1x Platinum 8260M 24C 165W 2.4GHz 2x 32GB 2933 2x NVMe/SATA RSTe RAID Open Open Open 0 used, 2 max
7X16A07QNA 1x Platinum 8260M 24C 165W 2.4GHz 2x 32GB 2933 2x NVMe/SATA RSTe RAID Open Open 4x 10 GbE embedded 1 used, 2 max
7X16A07SNA 1x Platinum 8260M 24C 165W 2.4GHz 2x 32GB 2933 2x NVMe/SATA RSTe RAID Open Open 2x 50 GbE with FCoE 1 used, 2 max

† Processor detail: Quantity, model, core count, TDP, core frequency
* Models with 4x10GbE include a Fabric Connector which routes the embedded X722 10Gb Ethernet controller to I/O slot 1. Models without networking ("Open") can add a Fabric Connector using part number 7M27A03927. The Fabric Connector precludes the use of an I/O adapter in slot 1.

Chassis support

The SN550 server is supported in the Flex System chassis as listed in the following table.

Table 10. Chassis support

Chassis models Description Supports SN550 
8721-HC1 based:
8721-A1x, LRx, DCx
8721-K1G, E1Y, E2Y
Lenovo Flex System Enterprise Chassis
with CMM (68Y7030) standard
No
8721-HC2 based:
8721-ALx, DLx
8721-E3Y, E4Y
Lenovo Flex System Enterprise Chassis
with CMM2 (00FJ669) standard
Yes
7385-DCx Lenovo Flex System Carrier-Grade Chassis No

Note: CMM2 firmware should be 1.6.1 or later to support ThinkSystem compute nodes

Up to 14 SN550 servers can be installed in the chassis; however, the actual number that can be installed in a chassis depends on the following factors:

  • TDP power rating for the processors that are installed in the SN550
  • Number of power supplies that are installed in the chassis
  • Capacity of the installed power supplies (2100 W or 2500 W)
  • The voltage of in the input power
  • Chassis power redundancy policy that is used (N+1 or N+N)
  • Whether node throttling is permitted

The following table provides guidelines about what number of SN550 servers can be installed. For more information, use Lenovo Capacity Planner, which is found at the following web page:
https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/solutions-and-software/software/lenovo-capacity-planner/solutions/ht504651

The following color coding was used In the table:

  • Green = No restriction on the number of SN550 servers that can be installed
  • Yellow = Some bays must be left empty in the chassis
Table 11. Maximum number of SN550 servers that can be installed based on input voltage and power redundancy policy used (2500 W power supply)
SN550 CPU TDP rating With 208V AC supply (2500 W power output) With 220V or higher AC supply (2745 W power output)
N+1, N=5, 6 power supplies, without throttle N+1, N=4, 5 power supplies, with throttling N+1, N=3, 4 power supplies, with throttling N+N, N=3, 6 power supplies, with throttling N+N, N=3, 6 power supplies, without throttle N+1, N=5, 6 power supplies, without throttle N+1, N=4, 5 power supplies, without throttle N+1, N=3, 4 power supplies, with throttling N+N, N=3, 6 power supplies, with throttling N+N, N=3, 6 power supplies, without throttle
85 W 14 14 14 14 12 14 14 14 14 13
105 W 14 14 14 14 11 14 14 14 14 12
125 W 14 14 14 14 10 14 14 14 14 11
130 W 14 14 14 14 10 14 14 14 14 11
140 W 14 14 13 14 9 14 14 14 14 10
150 W 14 14 13 14 9 14 14 14 14 10
165 W 14 14 12 13 8 14 14 14 14 9

Processors

The SN550 supports the second-gneration Intel Xeon Scalable processors that are listed in the following table. The server supports one or two processors. 

Topics in this section:

First generation processors: The SN550 also supports first-generation Xeon Scalable processors. For details, see https://lenovopress.com/lp0637.

All supported processors have the following characteristics:

  • Second-generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors (formerly codenamed "Cascade Lake")
  • 14 nm process technology
  • Six DDR4 memory channels
  • 48 PCIe 3.0 I/O lanes
  • 1 MB L2 cache
  • 1.375 MB or more L3 cache per core
  • Intel Hyper-Threading Technology
  • Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
  • Intel Advanced Vector Extensions 512 (AVX-512)
  • Intel Ultra Path Interconnect (UPI) links at up to 10.4 GT/s

Some processors include a suffix letter in the processor model number:

  • L: Large memory tier (supports total memory up to 4.5TB per processor)
  • M: Medium memory tier (supports total memory up to 2TB per processor)
  • N: NFV optimized
  • S: Search optimized
  • T: High Tcase
  • U: Single socket
  • V: VM Density optimized
  • Y: Speed Select

Processors with a suffix other than L or M, as well as those without a suffix, support up to 1TB per processor.

B suffix: B is not an official suffix, but instead used by Intel to distinguish between the Xeon Gold 5218 and the Xeon Gold 5218B processors. These two processor models have the same core counts, frequencies, and features, however they are based on different die configurations. You should not install 5218 and 5218B processors in the same server.

Table 12. Processor options for the SN550
Part number Feature code Description
4XG7A14448 B4HU Intel Xeon Bronze 3204 6C 85W 1.9GHz Processor
4XG7A37085 B7N3 Intel Xeon Bronze 3206R 8C 85W 1.9GHz Processor
4XG7A14447 B4HT Intel Xeon Silver 4208 8C 85W 2.1GHz Processor
4XG7A14446 B4P4 Intel Xeon Silver 4209T 8C 70W 2.2GHz Processor
4XG7A14445 B4HS Intel Xeon Silver 4210 10C 85W 2.2GHz Processor
4XG7A37083 B7N5 Intel Xeon Silver 4210R 10C 100W 2.4GHz Processor
4XG7A14443 B4HR Intel Xeon Silver 4214 12C 85W 2.2GHz Processor
4XG7A37081 B7N6 Intel Xeon Silver 4214R 12C 100W 2.4GHz Processor
4XG7A14444 B4NW Intel Xeon Silver 4214Y 12/10/8C 85W 2.2GHz Processor
4XG7A14442 B4HQ Intel Xeon Silver 4215 8C 85W 2.5GHz Processor
4XG7A37080 BAZU Intel Xeon Silver 4215R 8C 130W 3.2GHz Processor
4XG7A14441 B4HP Intel Xeon Silver 4216 16C 100W 2.1GHz Processor
4XG7A14438 B4HN Intel Xeon Gold 5215 10C 85W 2.5GHz Processor
4XG7A14439 B4P9 Intel Xeon Gold 5215L 10C 85W 2.5GHz Processor
4XG7A14440 B4P1 Intel Xeon Gold 5215M 10C 85W 2.5GHz Processor
4XG7A14435 B4HM Intel Xeon Gold 5217 8C 115W 3.0GHz Processor
4XG7A14433 B4HL Intel Xeon Gold 5218 16C 125W 2.3GHz Processor
4XG7A37150 B6BS Intel Xeon Gold 5218B 16C 125W 2.3GHz Processor
4XG7A37079 BAZS Intel Xeon Gold 5218R 20C 125W 2.1GHz Processor
4XG7A14434 B4P3 Intel Xeon Gold 5218T 16C 105W 2.1GHz Processor
4XG7A14432 B4HK Intel Xeon Gold 5220 18C 125W 2.2GHz Processor
4XG7A37078 B7N9 Intel Xeon Gold 5220R 24C 150W 2.2GHz Processor
4XG7A37114 B6CW Intel Xeon Gold 5220S 18C 125W 2.7GHz Processor
4XG7A37107 B6CQ Intel Xeon Gold 5220T 18C 105W 1.9GHz Processor
4XG7A16696 B5S1 Intel Xeon Gold 5222 4C 105W 3.8GHz Processor
4XG7A37118 B6CV Intel Xeon Gold 6222V 20C 115W 1.8GHz Processor
4XG7A37115 B6CL Intel Xeon Gold 6226 12C 125W 2.7GHz Processor
4XG7A37076 BAZW Intel Xeon Gold 6226R 16C 150W 2.9GHz Processor
4XG7A14431 B4HJ Intel Xeon Gold 6230 20C 125W 2.1GHz Processor
4XG7A16695 B5RY Intel Xeon Gold 6230N 20C 125W 2.3GHz Processor
4XG7A37075 BAZX Intel Xeon Gold 6230R 26C 150W 2.1GHz Processor
4XG7A37106 B6CP Intel Xeon Gold 6230T 20C 125W 2.1GHz Processor
4XG7A37113 B6CK Intel Xeon Gold 6234 8C 130W 3.3GHz Processor
4XG7A37108 B6CJ Intel Xeon Gold 6238 22C 140W 2.1GHz Processor
4XG7A37117 B6CR Intel Xeon Gold 6238L 22C 140W 2.1GHz Processor
4XG7A37116 B6CM Intel Xeon Gold 6238M 22C 140W 2.1GHz Processor
4XG7A37074 BAZL Intel Xeon Gold 6238R 28C 165W 2.2GHz Processor
4XG7A14430 B4P2 Intel Xeon Gold 6238T 22C 125W 1.9GHz Processor
4XG7A14428 B4HH Intel Xeon Gold 6240 18C 150W 2.6GHz Processor
4XG7A37112 B6CS Intel Xeon Gold 6240L 18C 150W 2.6GHz Processor
4XG7A37109 B6CN Intel Xeon Gold 6240M 18C 150W 2.6GHz Processor
4XG7A37073 BAZM Intel Xeon Gold 6240R 24C 165W 2.4GHz Processor
4XG7A14427 B4HG Intel Xeon Gold 6242 16C 150W 2.8GHz Processor
4XG7A14426 B4HF Intel Xeon Gold 6244 8C 150W 3.6GHz Processor
4XG7A38358 B6PD Intel Xeon Gold 6246 12C 165W 3.3GHz Processor
4XG7A14425 B4HE Intel Xeon Gold 6248 20C 150W 2.5GHz Processor
4XG7A14424 B4HC Intel Xeon Gold 6252 24C 150W 2.1GHz Processor
4XG7A37110 B6CT Intel Xeon Gold 6252N 24C 150W 2.3GHz Processor
4XG7A37111 B6CU Intel Xeon Gold 6262V 24C 135W 1.9GHz Processor
4XG7A16694 B5RZ Intel Xeon Platinum 8253 16C 125W 2.2GHz Processor
4XG7A16693 B5S2 Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 4C 105W 3.8GHz Processor
4XG7A14423 B4HB Intel Xeon Platinum 8260 24C 165W 2.4GHz Processor
4XG7A14421 B4P7 Intel Xeon Platinum 8260L 24C 165W 2.4GHz Processor
4XG7A14422 B4NZ Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M 24C 165W 2.4GHz Processor
4XG7A14420 B4NU Intel Xeon Platinum 8260Y 24/20/16C 165W 2.4GHz Processor
4XG7A14417 B4H8 Intel Xeon Platinum 8276 28C 165W 2.2GHz Processor
4XG7A14418 B4P6 Intel Xeon Platinum 8276L 28C 165W 2.2GHz Processor

Continued support for 1st Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors

The SN550 also continues to support the 1st Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors (formerly codenamed "Skylake") listed in the following table.

Table 13. Long-life 1st Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors
Part number Feature code Description

* Only available as a field upgrade for existing customers. Not available in CTO (configure to order) configurations.

For specifications of these processors, see the Intel Xeon Scalable Processor Reference for Lenovo ThinkSystem Servers:
https://lenovopress.com/lp1262-intel-xeon-sp-processor-reference#term=SKL

Memory capacity of processors

Second-generation Xeon Scalable processors are limited to the amount of memory they can address, as follows:

  • Processors with an L suffix (eg 8280L): Up to 4.5 TB per processor
  • Processors with an M suffix (eg 8280M): Up to 2 TB per processor (now withdrawn)
  • All other processors: Up to 1 TB per processor

The calculation of the total memory per processor includes both the system memory DIMMs and the Persistent Memory DCPMMs installed in the server.

For example:

  • A configuration using 12x 64GB DIMMs per processor is a total of 768 GB, which means that neither an M nor an L processor is required
  • A configuration using 6x 32GB DIMMs + 6x 256GB DCPMMs is a total of 1.69 TB which means an M processor is required (an L processor may also be used)
  • A configuration using 6x 64GB DIMMs + 6x 512GB DCPMMs is a total of 3.375 TB which means an L processor is required

Processor features

The following table compares the features of the supported second-generation Intel Xeon processors.

Abbreviations used in the table:

  • UPI: Ultra Path Interconnect
  • TDP: Thermal Design Power
  • FMA: Number of Intel AVX-512 Fused-Multiply Add (FMA) units
  • HT: Hyper-Threading
  • TB: Turbo Boost 2.0
  • VT: Virtualization Technology (includes VT-x and VT-d)
  • SST-PP: Speed Select Technology - Performance Profile
  • DCPMM: DC Persistent Memory Module support
  • RAS: Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability: Std = Standard, Adv = Advanced

The processors that support SST-PP offer three distinct operating points that are defined by a core count with a base speed associated with that core count. The operating point is selected during the boot process and cannot be changed at runtime.

Table 14. Processor specifications
CPU
model
Cores /
threads
Core speed
(Base / TB max)
L3 cache* Max
memory
speed
Max
memory
per CPU
UPI links
& speed
FMA
units
TDP
HT
TB
VT
SST-PP
DCPMM
RAS
Intel Xeon 3200 (Bronze) processors
3204 6 / 6 1.9 / None 8.25 MB 2133 MHz 1 TB 2, 9.6 GT/s 1 85 W N N Y N N Std
3206R 8 / 8 1.9 GHz / None 11 MB 2133 MHz 1 TB 2, 9.6 GT/s 1 85 W N N Y N N Std
Intel Xeon 4200 (Silver) processors
4208 8 / 16 2.1 / 3.2 GHz 11 MB 2400 MHz 1 TB 2, 9.6 GT/s 1 85 W Y Y Y N N Std
4209T 8 / 16 2.2 / 3.2 GHz 11 MB 2400 MHz 1 TB 2, 9.6 GT/s 1 70 W Y Y Y N N Std
4210 10 / 20 2.2 / 3.2 GHz 13.75 MB 2400 MHz 1 TB 2, 9.6 GT/s 1 85 W Y Y Y N N Std
4210R 10 / 20 2.4 / 3.2 GHz 13.75 MB 2400 MHz 1 TB 2, 9.6 GT/s 1 100 W Y Y Y N N Std
4214 12 / 24 2.2 / 3.2 GHz 16.5 MB 2400 MHz 1 TB 2, 9.6 GT/s 1 85 W Y Y Y N N Std
4214R 12 / 24 2.4 / 3.5 GHz 16.5 MB 2400 MHz 1 TB 2, 9.6 GT/s 1 100 W Y Y Y N N Std
4214Y 12 / 24 2.2 / 3.2 GHz 16.5 MB 2400 MHz 1 TB 2, 9.6 GT/s 1 85 W Y Y Y Y N Std
10 / 20 2.3 / 3.2 GHz
8 / 16 2.4 / 3.2 GHz
4215 8 / 16 2.5 / 3.5 GHz 11 MB 2400 MHz 1 TB 2, 9.6 GT/s 1 85 W Y Y Y N Y Std
4215R 8 / 16 3.2 / 4.0 GHz 11 MB 2400 MHz 1 TB 2, 9.6 GT/s 1 130 W Y Y Y N Y Std
4216 16 / 32 2.1 / 3.2 GHz 22 MB 2400 MHz 1 TB 2, 9.6 GT/s 1 100 W Y Y Y N N Std
Intel Xeon 5200 (Gold) processors
5215 10 / 20 2.5 / 3.4 GHz 13.75 MB 2666 MHz 1 TB 2, 10.4 GT/s 1 85 W Y Y Y N Y Adv
5215M 10 / 20 2.5 / 3.4 GHz 13.75 MB 2666 MHz 2 TB 2, 10.4 GT/s 1 85 W Y Y Y N Y Adv
5215L 10 / 20 2.5 / 3.4 GHz 13.75 MB 2666 MHz 4.5 TB 2, 10.4 GT/s 1 85 W Y Y Y N Y Adv
5217 8 / 16 3.0 / 3.7 GHz 11 MB 2666 MHz 1 TB 2, 10.4 GT/s 1 115 W Y Y Y N Y Adv
5218** 16 / 32 2.3 / 3.9 GHz 22 MB 2666 MHz 1 TB 2, 10.4 GT/s 1 125 W Y Y Y N Y Adv
5218B** 16 / 32 2.3 / 3.9 GHz 22 MB 2666 MHz 1 TB 2, 10.4 GT/s 1 125 W Y Y Y N Y Adv
5218N 16 / 32 2.3 / 3.9 GHz 22 MB 2666 MHz 1 TB 2, 10.4 GT/s 1 105 W Y Y Y N Y Adv
5218R 20 / 40 2.1 / 4.0 GHz 27.5 MB 2666 MHz 1 TB 2, 10.4 GT/s 1 125 W Y Y Y N Y Adv
5218T 16 / 32 2.1 / 3.9 GHz 22 MB 2666 MHz 1 TB 2, 10.4 GT/s 1 105 W Y Y Y N Y Adv
5220 18 / 36 2.2 / 3.9 GHz 24.75 MB 2666 MHz 1 TB 2, 10.4 GT/s 1 125 W Y Y Y N Y Adv
5220R 24 / 48 2.2 / 4.0 GHz 35.75 MB* 2666 MHz 1 TB 2, 10.4 GT/s 1 150 W Y Y Y N Y Adv
5220S 18 / 36 2.7 / 3.9 GHz 24.75 MB 2666 MHz 1 TB 2, 10.4 GT/s 1 125 W Y Y Y N Y Adv
5220T 18 / 36 1.9 / 3.9 GHz 24.75 MB 2666 MHz 1 TB 2, 10.4 GT/s 1 105 W Y Y Y N Y Adv
5222 4 / 8 3.8 / 3.9 GHz 16.5 MB* 2933 MHz 1 TB 2, 10.4 GT/s 2 105 W Y Y Y N Y Adv
Intel Xeon 6200 (Gold) processors
6222V 20 / 40 1.8 / 3.6 GHz 27.5 MB 2400 MHz 1 TB 3, 10.4 GT/s 2 115 W Y Y Y N Y Adv
6226 12 / 24 2.7 / 3.7 GHz 19.25 MB* 2933 MHz 1 TB 3, 10.4 GT/s 2 125 W Y Y Y N Y Adv
6226R 16 / 32 2.9 / 3.9 GHz 22 MB 2933 MHz 1 TB 2, 10.4 GT/s 2 150 W Y Y Y N Y Adv
6230 20 / 40 2.1 / 3.9 GHz 27.5 MB 2933 MHz 1 TB 3, 10.4 GT/s 2 125 W Y Y Y N Y Adv
6230N 20 / 40 2.3 / 3.9 GHz 27.5 MB 2933 MHz 1 TB 3, 10.4 GT/s 2 125 W Y Y Y N Y Adv
6230R 26 / 52 2.1 / 4.0 GHz 35.75 MB 2933 MHz 1 TB 2, 10.4 GT/s 2 150 W Y Y Y N Y Adv
6230T 20 / 40 2.1 / 3.9 GHz 27.5 MB 2933 MHz 1 TB 3, 10.4 GT/s 2 125 W Y Y Y N Y Adv
6234 8 / 16 3.3 / 4.0 GHz 24.75 MB 2933 MHz 1 TB 3, 10.4 GT/s 2 130 W Y Y Y N Y Adv
6238 22 / 44 2.1 / 3.7 GHz 30.25 MB 2933 MHz 1 TB 3, 10.4 GT/s 2 140 W Y Y Y N Y Adv
6238M 22 / 44 2.1 / 3.7 GHz 30.25 MB 2933 MHz 2 TB 3, 10.4 GT/s 2 140 W Y Y Y N Y Adv
6238L 22 / 44 2.1 / 3.7 GHz 30.25 MB 2933 MHz 4.5 TB 3, 10.4 GT/s 2 140 W Y Y Y N Y Adv
6238R 28 / 56 2.2 / 4.0 GHz 38.5 MB 2933 MHz 1 TB 2, 10.4 GT/s 2 165 W Y Y Y N Y Adv
6238T 22 / 44 1.9 / 3.7 GHz 30.25 MB 2933 MHz 1 TB 3, 10.4 GT/s 2 125 W Y Y Y N Y Adv
6240 18 / 36 2.6 / 3.9 GHz 24.75 MB 2933 MHz 1 TB 3, 10.4 GT/s 2 150 W Y Y Y N Y Adv
6240M 18 / 36 2.6 / 3.9 GHz 24.75 MB 2933 MHz 2 TB 3, 10.4 GT/s 2 150 W Y Y Y N Y Adv
6240L 18 / 36 2.6 / 3.9 GHz 24.75 MB 2933 MHz 4.5 TB 3, 10.4 GT/s 2 150 W Y Y Y N Y Adv
6240R 24 / 48 2.4 / 4.0 GHz 35.75 MB* 2933 MHz 1 TB 2, 10.4 GT/s 2 165 W Y Y Y N Y Adv
6242 16 / 32 2.8 / 3.9 GHz 22 MB 2933 MHz 1 TB 3, 10.4 GT/s 2 150 W Y Y Y N Y Adv
6244 8 / 16 3.6 / 4.4 GHz 24.75 MB* 2933 MHz 1 TB 3, 10.4 GT/s 2 150 W Y Y Y N Y Adv
6246 12 / 24 3.3 / 3.9 GHz 24.75 MB* 2933 MHz 1 TB 3, 10.4 GT/s 2 165 W Y Y Y N Y Adv
6248 20 / 40 2.5 / 3.9 GHz 27.5 MB 2933 MHz 1 TB 3, 10.4 GT/s 2 150 W Y Y Y N Y Adv
6252 24 / 48 2.1 / 3.7 GHz 35.75 MB* 2933 MHz 1 TB 3, 10.4 GT/s 2 150 W Y Y Y N Y Adv
6252N 24 / 48 2.3 / 3.6 GHz 35.75 MB* 2933 MHz 1 TB 3, 10.4 GT/s 2 150 W Y Y Y N Y Adv
6262V 24 / 48 1.9 / 3.6 GHz 33 MB 2400 MHz 1 TB 3, 10.4 GT/s 2 135 W Y Y Y N Y Adv
Intel Xeon 8200 (Platinum) processors
8253 16 / 32 2.2 / 3.0 GHz 22 MB 2933 MHz 1 TB 3, 10.4 GT/s 2 125 W Y Y Y N Y Adv
8256 4 / 8 3.8 / 3.9 GHz 16.5 MB* 2933 MHz 1 TB 3, 10.4 GT/s 2 105 W Y Y Y N Y Adv
8260 24 / 48 2.4 / 3.9 GHz 35.75 MB* 2933 MHz 1 TB 3, 10.4 GT/s 2 165 W Y Y Y N Y Adv
8260M 24 / 48 2.4 / 3.9 GHz 35.75 MB* 2933 MHz 2 TB 3, 10.4 GT/s 2 165 W Y Y Y N Y Adv
8260L 24 / 48 2.4 / 3.9 GHz 35.75 MB* 2933 MHz 4.5 TB 3, 10.4 GT/s 2 165 W Y Y Y N Y Adv
8260Y 24 / 48 2.4 / 3.9 GHz 35.75 MB* 2933 MHz 1 TB 3, 10.4 GT/s 2 165 W Y Y Y Y Y Adv
20 / 40 2.5 / 3.9 GHz
16 / 32 2.7 / 3.9 GHz
8276 28 / 56 2.2 / 4.0 GHz 38.5 MB 2933 MHz 1 TB 3, 10.4 GT/s 2 165 W Y Y Y N Y Adv
8276L 28 / 56 2.2 / 4.0 GHz 38.5 MB 2933 MHz 4.5 TB 3, 10.4 GT/s 2 165 W Y Y Y N Y Adv

* L3 cache is 1.375 MB per core or larger. Processors with a larger L3 cache per core are marked with an *
** The Intel Xeon Gold 5218 and 5218B processors have similar specifications; however, they use different silicon designs and cannot be mixed in the same system.

UEFI operating modes

The SN550 offers preset operating modes that affect energy consumption and performance. These modes are a collection of predefined low-level UEFI settings that simplify the task of tuning the server to suit your business and workload requirements.

The following table lists the feature codes that allow you to specify the mode you wish to preset in the factory for CTO orders.

UK and EU customers: For compliance with the ERP Lot9 regulation, you should select feature BFYE. For some systems, you may not be able to make a selection, in which case, it will be automatically derived by the configurator.

Table 15. UEFI operating mode presets in DCSC
Feature code Description
BFYB Operating mode selection for: "Maximum Performance Mode"
BFYC Operating mode selection for: "Minimal Power Mode"
BFYD Operating mode selection for: "Efficiency Favoring Power Savings Mode"
BFYE Operating mode selection for: "Efficiency - Favoring Performance Mode"

The preset modes for the SN550 are as follows:

  • Maximum Performance Mode (feature BFYB): Achieves maximum performance but with higher power consumption and lower energy efficiency.
  • Minimal Power Mode (feature BFYC): Minimize the absolute power consumption of the system.
  • Efficiency Favoring Power Savings Mode (feature BFYD): Maximize the performance/watt efficiency with a bias towards power savings. This is the favored mode for SPECpower benchmark testing, for example.
  • Efficiency Favoring Performance Mode (feature BFYE): Maximize the performance/watt efficiency with a bias towards performance. This is the favored mode for Energy Star certification, for example.

For details about these preset modes, and all other performance and power efficiency UEFI settings offered in the SN550, see the paper "Tuning UEFI Settings for Performance and Energy Efficiency on Intel Xeon Scalable Processor-Based ThinkSystem Servers", available from https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp1477.

Memory options

The SN550 with second-generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors uses Lenovo TruDDR4 memory operating at up to 2933 MHz. The server supports 12 DIMMs per processor, which corresponds to 24 DIMMs with two processors installed. Each processor has six memory channels with two DIMMs per channel.

The SN550 with second-generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors also supports Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory, as described in the Persistent Memory section.

With second-generation processors, the server supports these memory DIMMs:

  • 2666 MHz DIMMs, that operate at 2666 MHz both at 1 DIMM per channel and 2 DIMMs per channel
  • 2933 MHz DIMMs, that operate at 2933 MHz at 1 DIMM per channel, and at 2666 MHz at 2 DIMMs per channel

Note that if the processor selected has a lower memory bus speed (eg 2133 MHz or 2400 MHz), then all DIMMs will operate at lower sppeed, even if the DIMMs are rated for 2666 MHz or 2933 MHz. See the Processor features section for details.

The following table lists the memory options that are available for the server.

Lenovo TruDDR4 memory uses the highest quality components that are sourced from Tier 1 DRAM suppliers and only memory that meets the strict requirements of Lenovo is selected. It is compatibility tested and tuned to maximize performance and reliability. From a service and support standpoint, Lenovo TruDDR4 memory automatically assumes the system warranty, and Lenovo provides service and support worldwide.

Table 16. Memory options
Part
number
Feature
code
Description Maximum
supported
2933 MHz DIMMs
4ZC7A08707 B4LY ThinkSystem 16GB TruDDR4 2933 MHz (1Rx4 1.2V) RDIMM 24 (12 per processor)
4ZC7A08708 B4H2 ThinkSystem 16GB TruDDR4 2933MHz (2Rx8 1.2V) RDIMM 24 (12 per processor)
4ZC7A08709 B4H3 ThinkSystem 32GB TruDDR4 2933MHz (2Rx4 1.2V) RDIMM 24 (12 per processor)
4ZC7A08710 B4H4 ThinkSystem 64GB TruDDR4 2933MHz (2Rx4 1.2V) RDIMM 24 (12 per processor)
4ZC7A15113 B587 ThinkSystem 128GB TruDDR4 2933MHz (4Rx4 1.2V) 3DS RDIMM 24 (12 per processor)
2666 MHz DIMMs
7X77A01302 AUNB ThinkSystem 16GB TruDDR4 2666 MHz (1Rx4 1.2V) RDIMM 24 (12 per processor)

The following rules apply when selecting the memory configuration:

  • The server supports RDIMMs, LRDIMMs and 3DS RDIMMs. UDIMMs are not supported.
  • Mixing RDIMMs, LRDIMMs or 3DS RDIMMs is not supported.
  • Mixing x4 and x8 DIMMs is supported.
  • Mixing of 2666 MHz and 2933 MHz is supported, however, all installed memory will operate at the lowest speed.

For best performance, consider the following:

  • Ensure the memory installed is at least the same speed as the memory bus of the selected processor.
  • Populate memory DIMMs in quantities of 6 or 12 per processor, so that all memory channels are used.
  • When mixing 16 GB and 32 GB DIMMs in the same configuration, use 16GB 2Rx8 DIMMs instead of 16 GB 1Rx4 DIMMs for better performance.
  • Populate memory channels so they all have the same total memory capacity.
  • Ensure all memory controllers on a processor socket have the same DIMM configuration.
  • All processor sockets on the same physical server should have the same DIMM configuration.

The following memory protection technologies are supported:

  • ECC
  • SDDC (for x4-based memory DIMMs; look for "x4" in the DIMM description)
  • ADDDC (for x4-based memory DIMMs)
  • Memory mirroring
  • Memory rank sparing

If memory channel mirroring is used, then DIMMs must be installed in pairs or sets of three (minimum of one pair or set of three per processor), and all DIMMs in the pair or set of three must be identical in type and size. 50% of the installed capacity is available to the operating system.

If memory rank sparing is used, then a minimum of two single-rank or dual-rank DIMMs must be installed per populated channel (the DIMMs do not need to be identical). In rank sparing mode, one rank of a DIMM in each populated channel is reserved as spare memory. The largest rank in the channel will be automatically selected as the spare rank. The amount of memory available to the operating system depends on the number, capacity and rank counts of the DIMMs installed.

Persistent Memory

The SN550 server supports Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory, a new class of memory and storage technology explicitly architected for data center usage. Persistent Memory offers significantly lower latency than fetching data from SSDs, even NVMe SSDs, and offers higher capacities than system memory.

Using Lenovo ThinkSystem servers running applications that are tuned for Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory will result in lower data latency compared to solid-state drive technology. When data is stored closer to the processor on nonvolatile media, applications can see significant overall improvement in performance. 

The following table lists the ordering information for the DC Persistent Memory modules (DCPMMs).

Table 17. DCPMM part numbers
Part
number
Feature
code
Description Maximum
supported
4ZC7A15110 B4LV ThinkSystem 128GB TruDDR4 2666MHz (1.2V) Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory 12 (6 per processor)
4ZC7A15111 B4LW ThinkSystem 256GB TruDDR4 2666MHz (1.2V) Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory 12 (6 per processor)
4ZC7A15112 B4LX ThinkSystem 512GB TruDDR4 2666MHz (1.2V) Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory 12 (6 per processor)

The following are the requirements when installing DCPMMs:

  • Only second-generation Intel Xeon Scalable Family processors support DCPMMs. First generation Xeon Scalable processors are not supported.
  • Only the Platinum level, Gold level, and the Silver 4215 processor models support DCPMMs. All other Silver and all Bronze level processors do not support DCPMMs. See the Processor features section for details.
  • Only Memory Mode is supported for all SN550 configurations. App Direct Mode and Mixed Mode are only supported under Special Bid conditions.
  • All installed DCPMMs must be the same size. Mixing DCPMMs of different capacities is not supported
  • Maximum 6 DCPMMs per processor (install 1 in each memory channel)
  • Minimum 2 TruDDR4 DIMMs per processor (1 per memory controller)
  • For Memory Mode, minimum 2 DCPMMs per processor (install 1 per memory controller)
  • With Memory Mode, the ratio of memory to DCPMMs must be between 1:16 and 1:4, but the recommended ratio is 1:4 for the best performance. For example, 6x 16GB DIMMs + 2x 256GB DCPMMs is a ratio of 1:5.33.
  • For each memory channel with both a DCPMM and a TruDDR4 DIMM installed, the DCPMM is installed in channel slot 1 (closest) and the DIMM is installed in channel slot 0
  • To maximize performance, balance all memory channels
  • Memory mirroring is not supported in DCPMM Memory Mode.
  • Memory sparing is not supported with DCPMMs installed

App Direct Mode and Mixed Mode are only supported under Special Bid conditions. Under Special Bid conditions, the following are the requirements:

  • For App Direct Mode, mimimum 1 DCPMM installed in the server (any processor)
  • When Mixed Mode is used, the ratio of memory to DCPMMs must be between 1:16 and 1:4, but the recommended ratio is 1:4 for the best performance. For example, 6x 16GB DIMMs + 2x 256GB DCPMMs is a ratio of 1:5.33. This ratio requirement does not apply to App Direct mode.
  • In configurations with DCPMMs installed, memory mirroring is supported, with two restrictions:
    • Mirroring is only enabled on the DRAM DIMMs installed in the server; The DCPMMs themselves do not support mirroring.
    • Only App Direct mode is supported. Memory mirroring cannot be enabled when DCPMMs are in Memory Mode or Mixed Mode.

DCPMMs offer the following memory protection technologies:

  • ECC
  • SDDC
  • DDDC
  • Patrol scrubbing
  • Demand scrubbing

For more information, see the Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory (DCPMM) product guide, https://lenovopress.com/LP1066

Internal storage

The SN550 server has two 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays that are accessible from the front of the blade server (see Figure 2). Depending on server configuration and installed backplane, these bays connect to either the included 6 Gbps SATA controller, optional Lenovo RAID controllers or directly to PCIe lanes for NVMe drives.

In addition, the SN550 can also support one or two M.2 form factor SSD drives on a separate adapter. The following table lists the supported M.2 adapters (enablement kits). For more information, see the ThinkSystem M.2 Drives and M.2 Adapters product guide: https://lenovopress.com/lp0769

Virtualization support: The integrated SATA controller can be used with virtualization hypervisors, including VMware ESXi, Linux KVM, Xen, and Microsoft Hyper-V. However, support is limited to AHCI (non-RAID) mode. RSTe mode is not supported with virtualization hypervisors.

Table 18. Internal storage upgrades
Part number Feature
code
Name and description Maximum
supported
7M27A03915 AUYP ThinkSystem SATA Backplane for SN550 1
7M27A03916 AUYQ ThinkSystem NVMe/SATA Backplane for SN550 1
7M27A03917 AUYS ThinkSystem RAID 930-4i-2GB 2 Drive Adapter Kit for SN550 1
7M27A03918 AUYR ThinkSystem RAID 530-4i 2 Drive Adapter Kit for SN550 1
CTO only* AUMU ThinkSystem M.2 Enablement Kit (Single M.2 Adapter) 1
7Y37A01093 AUMV ThinkSystem M.2 with Mirroring Enablement Kit (Dual M.2 Adapter) 1

* The ThinkSystem M.2 Enablement Kit is available configure-to-order only; not available as a standalone option

Supported drives are listed in the Internal drive options section. 

SED encryption key management with SKLM

The server supports self-encrypting drives (SEDs) as listed in the Internal drive options section. To effectively manage a large deployment of these drives in Lenovo servers, IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager (SKLM) offers a centralized key management solution.

The IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager software is available from Lenovo using the ordering information listed in the following table.

Table 19. IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager licenses
Part number Feature Description
SKLM Basic Edition
7S0A007FWW S874 IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager Basic Edition Install License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months
7S0A008VWW SDJR IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager Basic Edition Install License + SW Subscription & 3 Years Of Support
7S0A008WWW SDJS IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager Basic Edition Install License + SW Subscription & 4 Years Of Support
7S0A008XWW SDJT IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager Basic Edition Install License + SW Subscription & 5 Years Of Support
SKLM For Raw Decimal Terabyte Storage
7S0A007HWW S876 IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager For Raw Decimal Terabyte Storage Resource Value Unit License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months
7S0A008YWW SDJU IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager For Raw Decimal Terabyte Storage Resource Value Unit License + SW Subscription & 3 Years Of Support
7S0A008ZWW SDJV IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager For Raw Decimal Terabyte Storage Resource Value Unit License + SW Subscription & 4 Years Of Support
7S0A0090WW SDJW IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager For Raw Decimal Terabyte Storage Resource Value Unit License + SW Subscription & 5 Years Of Support
SKLM For Raw Decimal Petabyte Storage
7S0A007KWW S878 IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager For Raw Decimal Petabyte Storage Resource Value Unit License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months
7S0A0091WW SDJX IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager For Raw Decimal Petabyte Storage Resource Value Unit License + SW Subscription & 3 Years Of Support
7S0A0092WW SDJY IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager For Raw Decimal Petabyte Storage Resource Value Unit License + SW Subscription & 4 Years Of Support
7S0A0093WW SDJZ IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager For Raw Decimal Petabyte Storage Resource Value Unit License + SW Subscription & 5 Years Of Support
SKLM For Usable Decimal Terabyte Storage
7S0A007MWW S87A IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager For Usable Decimal Terabyte Storage Resource Value Unit License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months
7S0A0094WW SDK0 IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager For Usable Decimal Terabyte Storage Resource Value Unit License + SW Subscription & 3 Years In Support
7S0A0095WW SDK1 IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager For Usable Decimal Terabyte Storage Resource Value Unit License + SW Subscription & 4 Years In Support
7S0A0096WW SDK2 IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager For Usable Decimal Terabyte Storage Resource Value Unit License + SW Subscription & 5 Years In Support
SKLM For Usable Decimal Petabyte Storage
7S0A007PWW S87C IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager For Usable Decimal Petabyte Storage Resource Value Unit License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months
7S0A0097WW SDK3 IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager For Usable Decimal Petabyte Storage Resource Value Unit License + SW Subscription & 3 Years Of Support
7S0A0098WW SDK4 IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager For Usable Decimal Petabyte Storage Resource Value Unit License + SW Subscription & 4 Years Of Support
7S0A0099WW SDK5 IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager For Usable Decimal Petabyte Storage Resource Value Unit License + SW Subscription & 5 Years Of Support

Controllers for internal storage

In addition to the optional M.2 RAID-1 enabled adapter, the SN550 supports 3 different RAID controllers as shown in the table below.

Table 20. SN550 RAID controllers with features
Feature Onboard RAID 530-4i RAID 930-4i
Adapter type Software RAID RAID controller RAID controller
Part number None 7M27A03918 7M27A03917
Form factor Integrated Adapter Adapter
Controller chip Intel PCH (RSTe) LSI SAS3404 LSI SAS3504
Host interface Not applicable PCIe 3.0x8 PCIe 3.0x8
Port interface 6 Gb SATA 12 Gb SAS 12 Gb SAS
Drive interface SATA SAS, SATA SAS, SATA
Drive type HDD, SSD HDD, SED, SSD HDD, SED, SSD
Hot-swap drives Yes Yes Yes
Max devices 2 2 2
RAID levels 0, 1 0, 1 0, 1
JBOD mode Yes Yes Yes
Cache No No 2GB (Standard)
CacheVault cache protection No No Yes (Flash)
Performance Accelerator (FastPath) No Yes Yes
SED support No Yes Yes

Both the 530-4i and 930-4i replace the onboard SATA controller in the server and support high-performance RAID-0 and RAID-1 to the two internal 2.5-inch drive bays. These controllers are installed at the front of the server over the top of the drive bays.

The following figure shows the ThinkSystem RAID 530-4i adapter for the SN550 blade server. Note that the plastic frame in the lower right of the adapter is part of the mechanism that attaches the adapter to the server; this adapter does not support a supercapacitor.


Figure 5. ThinkSystem RAID 530-4i 2 Drive Adapter

Both ThinkSystem RAID Adapters for SN550 include the following components:

  • RAID controller
  • Replacement 2-drive SAS/SATA backplane

Internal drive options

The following tables list the drive options for internal storage of the server.

M.2 drives:

M.2 drive support: The use of M.2 drives requires an additional adapter as described in the M.2 drives subsection.

SED support: The tables include a column to indicate which drives support SED encryption. The encryption functionality can be disabled if needed. Note: Not all SED-enabled drives have "SED" in the description.

PCIe 4.0 NVMe drive support: When installed in this server, PCIe 4.0 NVMe drives will operate at PCIe 3.0 speeds.

Table 21. 2.5-inch hot-swap 12 Gb SAS HDDs
Part number Feature
code
Description SED
support
Max
Qty
2.5-inch hot-swap HDDs - 12 Gb SAS 15K
7XB7A00021 AULV ThinkSystem 2.5" 300GB 15K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512n HDD No 2
7XB7A00022 AULW ThinkSystem 2.5" 600GB 15K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512n HDD No 2
7XB7A00023 AULX ThinkSystem 2.5" 900GB 15K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512e HDD No 2
2.5-inch hot-swap HDDs - 12 Gb SAS 10K
7XB7A00024 AULY ThinkSystem 2.5" 300GB 10K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512n HDD No 2
7XB7A00025 AULZ ThinkSystem 2.5" 600GB 10K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512n HDD No 2
7XB7A00026 AUM0 ThinkSystem 2.5" 900GB 10K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512n HDD No 2
7XB7A00027 AUM1 ThinkSystem 2.5" 1.2TB 10K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512n HDD No 2
7XB7A00028 AUM2 ThinkSystem 2.5" 1.8TB 10K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512e HDD No 2
7XB7A00069 B0YS ThinkSystem 2.5" 2.4TB 10K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512e HDD No 2
2.5-inch hot-swap HDDs - 12 Gb NL SAS
7XB7A00034 AUM6 ThinkSystem 2.5" 1TB 7.2K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512n HDD No 2
7XB7A00035 AUM7 ThinkSystem 2.5" 2TB 7.2K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512n HDD No 2
2.5-inch hot-swap SED HDDs - 12 Gb SAS 10K
7XB7A00030 AUM4 ThinkSystem 2.5" 300GB 10K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512n HDD SED Support 2
7XB7A00031 AUM5 ThinkSystem 2.5" 600GB 10K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512n HDD SED Support 2
7XB7A00033 B0YX ThinkSystem 2.5" 1.2TB 10K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512n HDD SED Support 2
Table 22. 2.5-inch hot-swap 6 Gb SATA HDDs
Part number Feature
code
Description SED
support
Max
Qty
2.5-inch hot-swap HDDs - 6 Gb NL SATA
7XB7A00036 AUUE ThinkSystem 2.5" 1TB 7.2K SATA 6Gb Hot Swap 512n HDD No 2
7XB7A00037 AUUJ ThinkSystem 2.5" 2TB 7.2K SATA 6Gb Hot Swap 512e HDD No 2
Table 23. 2.5-inch hot-swap 24 Gb SAS SSDs
Part number Feature
code
Description SED
support
Max
Qty
2.5-inch hot-swap SSDs - 24 Gb SAS - Mixed Use/Mainstream (3-5 DWPD)
4XB7A80340 BNW8 ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1655 800GB Mixed Use SAS 24Gb HS SSD Support 2
4XB7A80341 BNW9 ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1655 1.6TB Mixed Use SAS 24Gb HS SSD Support 2
4XB7A80342 BNW6 ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1655 3.2TB Mixed Use SAS 24Gb HS SSD Support 2
4XB7A80343 BP3K ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1655 6.4TB Mixed Use SAS 24Gb HS SSD Support 2
2.5-inch hot-swap SSDs - 24 Gb SAS - Read Intensive/Entry/Capacity (<3 DWPD)
4XB7A80318 BNWC ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1653 960GB Read Intensive SAS 24Gb HS SSD Support 2
4XB7A80319 BNWE ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1653 1.92TB Read Intensive SAS 24Gb HS SSD Support 2
4XB7A80320 BNWF ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1653 3.84TB Read Intensive SAS 24Gb HS SSD Support 2
4XB7A80321 BP3E ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1653 7.68TB Read Intensive SAS 24Gb HS SSD Support 2
4XB7A80322 BP3J ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1653 15.36TB Read Intensive SAS 24Gb HS SSD Support 2
4XB7A80323 BP3D ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1653 30.72TB Read Intensive SAS 24Gb HS SSD Support 2
Table 24. 2.5-inch hot-swap 12 Gb SAS SSDs
Part number Feature
code
Description SED
support
Max
Qty
2.5-inch hot-swap SSDs - 12 Gb SAS - Write Intensive/Performance (10+ DWPD)
4XB7A83214 BR10 ThinkSystem 2.5" Nytro 3750 400GB Write Intensive SAS 12Gb HS SSD Support 2
4XB7A83215 BR0Z ThinkSystem 2.5" Nytro 3750 800GB Write Intensive SAS 12Gb HS SSD Support 2
4XB7A83216 BR0Y ThinkSystem 2.5" Nytro 3750 1.6TB Write Intensive SAS 12Gb HS SSD Support 2
4XB7A83217 BR0X ThinkSystem 2.5" Nytro 3750 3.2TB Write Intensive SAS 12Gb HS SSD Support 2
4XB7A70006 BG07 ThinkSystem 2.5" Nytro 3732 400GB Performance SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A70005 BG06 ThinkSystem 2.5" Nytro 3732 800GB Performance SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A70007 BFZZ ThinkSystem 2.5" Nytro 3732 800GB Performance SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD SED Support 2
4XB7A70004 BG05 ThinkSystem 2.5" Nytro 3732 1.6TB Performance SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A70003 BG04 ThinkSystem 2.5" Nytro 3732 3.2TB Performance SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A10219 B4Y4 ThinkSystem 2.5" SS530 400GB Performance SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A10230 B4Y5 ThinkSystem 2.5" SS530 800GB Performance SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A10231 B4Y6 ThinkSystem 2.5" SS530 1.6TB Performance SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A10232 B4Y7 ThinkSystem 2.5" SS530 3.2TB Performance SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
7N47A00124 AUMG ThinkSystem 2.5" HUSMM32 400GB Performance SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
7N47A00125 AUMH ThinkSystem 2.5" HUSMM32 800GB Performance SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
2.5-inch hot-swap SSDs - 12 Gb SAS - Mixed Use/Mainstream (3-5 DWPD)
4XB7A17062 B8HU ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1645a 800GB Mainstream SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A17063 B8J4 ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1645a 1.6TB Mainstream SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A17064 B8JD ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1645a 3.2TB Mainstream SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A17065 B8JA ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1645a 6.4TB Mainstream SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A13653 B4A0 ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1645 800GB Mainstream SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A13654 B4A1 ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1645 1.6TB Mainstream SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A13655 B4A2 ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1645 3.2TB Mainstream SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
7N47A00117 AUMC ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1635a 400GB Mainstream SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
7N47A00118 AUMD ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1635a 800GB Mainstream SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
7N47A00119 AVRG ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1635a 1.6TB Mainstream SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
7N47A00120 AVRJ ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1635a 3.2TB Mainstream SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
2.5-inch hot-swap SSDs - 12 Gb SAS - Read Intensive/Entry/Capacity (<3 DWPD)
4XB7A38175 B91A ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1643a 960GB Entry SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A38176 B91B ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1643a 1.92TB Entry SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A17054 B91C ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1643a 3.84TB Entry SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A17055 B91D ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1643a 7.68TB Entry SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A17056 BC4R ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1643a 15.36TB Entry SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A13645 B4A7 ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1643 3.84TB Capacity SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A13646 B4A6 ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1643 7.68TB Capacity SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
7N47A00121 AUMK ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1633a 3.84TB Capacity SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
7N47A00122 AUML ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1633a 7.68TB Capacity SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
7N47A00123 B116 ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1633a 15.36TB Capacity SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
Table 25. 2.5-inch hot-swap 6 Gb SATA SSDs
Part number Feature
code
Description SED
support
Max
Qty
2.5-inch hot-swap SSDs - 6 Gb SATA - Mixed Use/Mainstream (3-5 DWPD)
4XB7A82289 BQ21 ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 MAX 480GB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD Support 2
4XB7A82290 BQ24 ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 MAX 960GB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD Support 2
4XB7A82291 BQ22 ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 MAX 1.92TB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD Support 2
4XB7A82292 BQ23 ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 MAX 3.84TB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD Support 2
4XB7A17125 BA7Q ThinkSystem 2.5" S4620 480GB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 2
4XB7A17126 BA4T ThinkSystem 2.5" S4620 960GB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 2
4XB7A17127 BA4U ThinkSystem 2.5" S4620 1.92TB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 2
4XB7A17128 BK7L ThinkSystem 2.5" S4620 3.84TB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 2
4XB7A17087 B8J1 ThinkSystem 2.5" 5300 240GB Mainstream SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A17088 B8HY ThinkSystem 2.5" 5300 480GB Mainstream SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A17089 B8J6 ThinkSystem 2.5" 5300 960GB Mainstream SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A17090 B8JE ThinkSystem 2.5" 5300 1.92TB Mainstream SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A17091 B8J7 ThinkSystem 2.5" 5300 3.84TB Mainstream SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A13633 B49L ThinkSystem 2.5" S4610 240GB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 2
4XB7A13634 B49M ThinkSystem 2.5" S4610 480GB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 2
4XB7A13635 B49N ThinkSystem 2.5" S4610 960GB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 2
4XB7A13637 B49Q ThinkSystem 2.5" S4610 3.84TB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 2
4XB7A10237 B488 ThinkSystem 2.5" 5200 240GB Mainstream SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A10238 B489 ThinkSystem 2.5" 5200 480GB Mainstream SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A10239 B48A ThinkSystem 2.5" 5200 960GB Mainstream SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A10240 B48B ThinkSystem 2.5" 5200 1.92TB Mainstream SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A10241 B48C ThinkSystem 2.5" 5200 3.84TB Mainstream SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
7SD7A05723 B0ZP ThinkSystem 2.5" Intel S4600 240GB Mainstream SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
7SD7A05722 B0ZQ ThinkSystem 2.5" Intel S4600 480GB Mainstream SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
7SD7A05721 B0ZR ThinkSystem 2.5" Intel S4600 960GB Mainstream SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
7SD7A05720 B0ZS ThinkSystem 2.5" Intel S4600 1.92TB Mainstream SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
7SD7A05765 B10W ThinkSystem 2.5" 5100 240GB Mainstream SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
7SD7A05764 B10X ThinkSystem 2.5" 5100 480GB Mainstream SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
7SD7A05763 B10Y ThinkSystem 2.5" 5100 960GB Mainstream SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
7SD7A05762 B10Z ThinkSystem 2.5" 5100 1.92TB Mainstream SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
7SD7A05761 B110 ThinkSystem 2.5" 5100 3.84TB Mainstream SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
2.5-inch hot-swap SSDs - 6 Gb SATA - Read Intensive/Entry (<3 DWPD)
4XB7A82258 BQ1Q ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 PRO 240GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD Support 2
4XB7A82259 BQ1P ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 PRO 480GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD Support 2
4XB7A82260 BQ1R ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 PRO 960GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD Support 2
4XB7A82261 BQ1X ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 PRO 1.92TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD Support 2
4XB7A82262 BQ1S ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 PRO 3.84TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD Support 2
4XB7A82263 BQ1T ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 PRO 7.68TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD Support 2
4XB7A72438 BM8B ThinkSystem 2.5" PM893 480GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 2
4XB7A72439 BM8A ThinkSystem 2.5" PM893 960GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 2
4XB7A72440 BM89 ThinkSystem 2.5" PM893 1.92TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 2
4XB7A72441 BM88 ThinkSystem 2.5" PM893 3.84TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 2
4XB7A72442 BM87 ThinkSystem 2.5" PM893 7.68TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 2
4XB7A17072 B99D ThinkSystem 2.5" S4520 240GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 2
4XB7A17101 BA7G ThinkSystem 2.5" S4520 480GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 2
4XB7A17102 BA7H ThinkSystem 2.5" S4520 960GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 2
4XB7A17103 BA7J ThinkSystem 2.5" S4520 1.92TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 2
4XB7A17104 BK77 ThinkSystem 2.5" S4520 3.84TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 2
4XB7A17105 BK78 ThinkSystem 2.5" S4520 7.68TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 2
4XB7A38271 BCTC ThinkSystem 2.5" Multi Vendor 240GB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A38272 BCTD ThinkSystem 2.5" Multi Vendor 480GB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A38273 BCTE ThinkSystem 2.5" Multi Vendor 960GB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A38274 BCTF ThinkSystem 2.5" Multi Vendor 1.92TB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A38275 BCTG ThinkSystem 2.5" Multi Vendor 3.84TB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A17075 B8HV ThinkSystem 2.5" 5300 240GB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A17076 B8JM ThinkSystem 2.5" 5300 480GB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A17077 B8HP ThinkSystem 2.5" 5300 960GB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A17078 B8J5 ThinkSystem 2.5" 5300 1.92TB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A17079 B8JP ThinkSystem 2.5" 5300 3.84TB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A17080 B8J2 ThinkSystem 2.5" 5300 7.68TB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A38185 B9AC ThinkSystem 2.5" 5210 960GB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap QLC SSD No 2
4XB7A38144 B7EW ThinkSystem 2.5" 5210 1.92TB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap QLC SSD No 2
4XB7A38145 B7EX ThinkSystem 2.5" 5210 3.84TB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap QLC SSD No 2
4XB7A38146 B7EY ThinkSystem 2.5" 5210 7.68TB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap QLC SSD No 2
4XB7A10247 B498 ThinkSystem 2.5" S4510 240GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 2
4XB7A10248 B499 ThinkSystem 2.5" S4510 480GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 2
4XB7A10249 B49A ThinkSystem 2.5" S4510 960GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 2
4XB7A13622 B49B ThinkSystem 2.5" S4510 1.92TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 2
4XB7A13623 B49C ThinkSystem 2.5" S4510 3.84TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 2
4XB7A10195 B34H ThinkSystem 2.5" PM883 240GB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A10196 B34J ThinkSystem 2.5" PM883 480GB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A10197 B34K ThinkSystem 2.5" PM883 960GB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A10198 B34L ThinkSystem 2.5" PM883 1.92TB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A10199 B34M ThinkSystem 2.5" PM883 3.84TB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A10200 B4D2 ThinkSystem 2.5" PM883 7.68TB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
7SD7A05742 B0YY ThinkSystem 2.5" Intel S4500 240GB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
7SD7A05741 B0YZ ThinkSystem 2.5" Intel S4500 480GB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
7SD7A05740 B0Z0 ThinkSystem 2.5" Intel S4500 960GB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
7SD7A05739 B0Z1 ThinkSystem 2.5" Intel S4500 1.92TB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
7SD7A05738 B0Z2 ThinkSystem 2.5" Intel S4500 3.84TB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
7N47A00111 AUUQ ThinkSystem 2.5" PM863a 240GB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
7N47A00112 AUM9 ThinkSystem 2.5" PM863a 480GB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
7N47A00113 AVCZ ThinkSystem 2.5" PM863a 960GB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
7N47A00114 AVRC ThinkSystem 2.5" PM863a 1.92TB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A10153 B2X2 ThinkSystem 2.5" 5200 480GB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A10154 B2X3 ThinkSystem 2.5" 5200 960GB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A10155 B2X4 ThinkSystem 2.5" 5200 1.92TB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A10156 B2X5 ThinkSystem 2.5" 5200 3.84TB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A10157 B2X6 ThinkSystem 2.5" 5200 7.68TB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A08502 B10N ThinkSystem 2.5" 5100 480GB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A08503 B10P ThinkSystem 2.5" 5100 960GB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A08504 B10Q ThinkSystem 2.5" 5100 1.92TB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A08505 B10R ThinkSystem 2.5" 5100 3.84TB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
7N47A00099 AUM8 ThinkSystem 2.5" Intel S3520 240GB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
7N47A00100 AUUZ ThinkSystem 2.5" Intel S3520 480GB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
7N47A00101 AVCY ThinkSystem 2.5" Intel S3520 960GB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD No 2
Table 26. 2.5-inch hot-swap PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs
Part number Feature
code
Description SED
support
Max
Qty
2.5-inch SSDs - U.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe - Mixed Use/Mainstream (3-5 DWPD)
4XB7A17129 BNEG ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5620 1.6TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD Support 2
4XB7A17130 BNEH ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5620 3.2TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD Support 2
4XB7A17133 BNEZ ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5620 6.4TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD Support 2
4XB7A17152 BCFV ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5600 1.6TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD No 2
4XB7A17153 BCFR ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5600 3.2TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD No 2
4XB7A17154 BCFS ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5600 6.4TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD No 2
2.5-inch SSDs - U.3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe - Mixed Use/Mainstream (3-5 DWPD)
4XB7A79639 BNF1 ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7450 MAX 800GB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD Support 2
4XB7A13967 BNEJ ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7450 MAX 1.6TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD Support 2
4XB7A13970 BNEY ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7450 MAX 3.2TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD Support 2
4XB7A13971 BNEL ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7450 MAX 6.4TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD Support 2
4XB7A64175 BE03 ThinkSystem U.3 Kioxia CM6-V 800GB Mainstream NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A17112 B96Z ThinkSystem U.3 Kioxia CM6-V 1.6TB Mainstream NVMe PCIe4.0 x4 Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A17113 B96T ThinkSystem U.3 Kioxia CM6-V 3.2TB Mainstream NVMe PCIe4.0 x4 Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A17114 B96P ThinkSystem U.3 Kioxia CM6-V 6.4TB Mainstream NVMe PCIe4.0 x4 Hot Swap SSD No 2
2.5-inch SSDs - U.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe - Read Intensive/Entry (<3 DWPD)
4XB7A13941 BMGD ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5520 1.92TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD Support 2
4XB7A13942 BMGE ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5520 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD Support 2
4XB7A13943 BNEF ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5520 7.68TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD Support 2
4XB7A13631 BNEQ ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5520 15.36TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD Support 2
4XB7A17145 BCFT ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5500 1.92TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD No 2
4XB7A17146 BCFW ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5500 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD No 2
4XB7A17147 BCFU ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5500 7.68TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD No 2
2.5-inch SSDs - U.3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe - Read Intensive/Entry (<3 DWPD)
4XB7A79646 BNF3 ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7450 PRO 960GB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD Support 2
4XB7A79647 BNF2 ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7450 PRO 1.92TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD Support 2
4XB7A79648 BNF5 ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7450 PRO 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD Support 2
4XB7A79649 BNF4 ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7450 PRO 7.68TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD Support 2
4XB7A83097 BQAV ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7450 PRO 15.36TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD Support 2

Note: NVMe PCIe SSDs support surprise hot removal and hot insertion, provided the operating system supports PCIe SSD hot-swap.

Table 27. 2.5-inch hot-swap PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSDs
Part number Feature
code
Description SED
support
Max
Qty
2.5-inch SSDs - U.2 PCIe 3.0 NVMe - Write Intensive/Performance (10+ DWPD)
7N47A00081 AUMJ ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P4800X 375GB Write Intensive NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 HS SSD No 2
7XB7A05923 AWG6 ThinkSystem U.2 PX04PMB 800GB Performance NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 Hot Swap SSD No 2
7XB7A05922 AWG7 ThinkSystem U.2 PX04PMB 1.6TB Performance NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 Hot Swap SSD No 2
2.5-inch SSDs - U.2 PCIe 3.0 NVMe - Mixed Use/Mainstream (3-5 DWPD)
4XB7A13936 B589 ThinkSystem U.2 Intel P4610 1.6TB Mainstream NVMe PCIe3.0 x4 Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A13937 B58A ThinkSystem U.2 Intel P4610 3.2TB Mainstream NVMe PCIe3.0 x4 Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A13938 B58B ThinkSystem U.2 Intel P4610 6.4TB Mainstream NVMe PCIe3.0 x4 Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A08516 B21W ThinkSystem U.2 Toshiba CM5-V 800GB Mainstream NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A08517 B21X ThinkSystem U.2 Toshiba CM5-V 1.6TB Mainstream NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A08518 B21Y ThinkSystem U.2 Toshiba CM5-V 3.2TB Mainstream NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A08519 B2XJ ThinkSystem U.2 Toshiba CM5-V 6.4TB Mainstream NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 Hot Swap SSD No 2
7N47A00095 AUUY ThinkSystem U.2 PX04PMB 960GB Mainstream NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 Hot Swap SSD No 2
7N47A00096 AUMF ThinkSystem U.2 PX04PMB 1.92TB Mainstream NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 Hot Swap SSD No 2
7SD7A05772 B11J ThinkSystem U.2 Intel P4600 1.6TB Mainstream NVMe PCIe3.0 x4 Hot Swap SSD No 2
7SD7A05771 B11K ThinkSystem U.2 Intel P4600 3.2TB Mainstream NVMe PCIe3.0 x4 Hot Swap SSD No 2
2.5-inch SSDs - U.2 PCIe 3.0 NVMe - Read Intensive/Entry (<3 DWPD)
4XB7A10202 B58F ThinkSystem U.2 Intel P4510 1.0TB Entry NVMe PCIe3.0 x4 Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A10204 B58G ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P4510 2.0TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 HS SSD No 2
4XB7A10205 B58H ThinkSystem U.2 Intel P4510 4.0TB Entry NVMe PCIe3.0 x4 Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A10175 B34N ThinkSystem U.2 PM983 1.92TB Entry NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A10176 B34P ThinkSystem U.2 PM983 3.84TB Entry NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A10177 B4D3 ThinkSystem U.2 PM983 7.68TB Entry NVMe PCIe3.0 x4 Hot Swap SSD No 2
7N47A00984 AUV0 ThinkSystem U.2 PM963 1.92TB Entry NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 Hot Swap SSD No 2
7N47A00985 AUUU ThinkSystem U.2 PM963 3.84TB Entry NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 Hot Swap SSD No 2
7SD7A05779 B11C ThinkSystem U.2 Intel P4500 1.0TB Entry NVMe PCIe3.0 x4 Hot Swap SSD No 2
7SD7A05778 B11D ThinkSystem U.2 Intel P4500 2.0TB Entry NVMe PCIe3.0 x4 Hot Swap SSD No 2
7SD7A05777 B11E ThinkSystem U.2 Intel P4500 4.0TB Entry NVMe PCIe3.0 x4 Hot Swap SSD No 2

Note: NVMe PCIe SSDs support surprise hot removal and hot insertion, provided the operating system supports PCIe SSD hot-swap.

Table 28. M.2 SATA drives
Part number Feature
code
Description SED
support
Max
Qty
M.2 SSDs - 6 Gb SATA - Read Intensive/Entry (<3 DWPD)
4XB7A82286 BQ1Z ThinkSystem M.2 5400 PRO 240GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb NHS SSD Support 2
4XB7A82287 BQ1Y ThinkSystem M.2 5400 PRO 480GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb NHS SSD Support 2
7N47A00129 AUUL ThinkSystem M.2 32GB SATA 6Gbps Non-Hot Swap SSD No 2
7N47A00130 AUUV ThinkSystem M.2 128GB SATA 6Gbps Non-Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A14049 B5S4 ThinkSystem M.2 5100 240GB SATA 6Gbps Non-Hot Swap SSD No 2
7SD7A05703 B11V ThinkSystem M.2 5100 480GB SATA 6Gbps Non-Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A17071 B8HS ThinkSystem M.2 5300 240GB SATA 6Gbps Non-Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A17073 B919 ThinkSystem M.2 5300 480GB SATA 6Gbps Non-Hot Swap SSD No 2

Internal tape drives

The server does not support an internal tape drive. However, it can be attached to external tape drives by using Fibre Channel connectivity.

Optical drives

The server does not support an internal optical drive, however, you can connect an external USB optical drive. Alternatively, use the remote media feature of the XClarity Controller and the Chassis Management Module.

The server supports the external USB optical drive listed in the following table.

Table 29. External optical drive
Part number Feature code Description
7XA7A05926 AVV8 ThinkSystem External USB DVD RW Optical Disk Drive

The drive is based on the Lenovo Slim DVD Burner DB65 drive and supports the following formats: DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD-ROM, DVD-R DL, CD-RW, CD-R, CD-ROM.

Embedded 10Gb Network Adapter

The SN550 includes an embedded 4-port 10Gb Intel controller built into the system board. As listed in the Models section, some SN550 models include the Fabric Connector needed to connect the embedded controller to the midplane of the Flex System chassis. For models that do not include the Fabric Connector, it can be ordered and installed in the field. Ordering information is listed in the following table.

Table 30. Fabric Connector ordering information
Part number Feature code Description
7M27A03927 AUYN Lenovo ThinkSystem Server Fabric Connector

The location of the fabric connector is shown below.

SN550 fabric connector
Figure 6. Location of fabric connector in SN550 server

Tip: To provide connectivity for all 4 adapter ports, make sure the associated chassis I/O module has adequate internal switch ports.

The Adapter to I/O bay correspondence table shows how the 4 ports of the embedded controller connect through the Fabric Connector to the corresponding switch ports. The Fabric Connector can be removed, if required, to allow the installation of an I/O adapter on I/O connector 1.

The embedded 10Gb controller is based on the Intel Ethernet Connection X722 network controller which is part of the Intel C624 "Lewisburg" PCH chipset of the SN550 and other Lenovo ThinkSystem servers.

The Intel X722 controller is optimized for data center, cloud, and mobile applications and includes the following features:

  • VXLAN/NVGRE Hardware Offloads: These stateless offloads preserve application performance for overlay networks. With these offloads, it is possible to distribute network traffic across CPU cores. At the same time, the controller offloads LSO, GSO, and checksum from the host software, which reduces CPU overhead.
  • Low latency: Intel Ethernet Flow Director delivers hardware-based application steering and Intel Data Direct I/O makes the processor cache the primary destination and source of I/O data rather than main memory.
  • Virtualization performance: With Intel Virtualization Technology (VT), the controller delivers outstanding I/O performance in virtualized server environments. The controller reduces I/O bottlenecks by providing intelligent offloads for networking traffic per virtual machine (VM), which enables near-line rate speeds for small packets and supports almost an unlimited amount of isolated traffic flows so that you can scale your cloud environment.
  • Next-generation VMDq: The controller supports up to 128 VMDq VMs and offers enhanced Quality of Service (QoS) by providing weighted round-robin servicing for the Tx data. The controller offloads the data-sorting functionality from the hypervisor to the network silicon, which improves data throughput and CPU usage.
  • SR-IOV implementation: Provides an implementation of the PCI-SIG standard for I/O Virtualization. The physical configuration of each port is divided into multiple virtual ports. Each virtual port is assigned to an individual VM directly by bypassing the virtual switch in the Hypervisor, which results in near-native performance.
  • iWarp RDMA support implements kernel bypass and direct data placement and allows for more efficient high-speed networking by eliminating queues and network related interrupts
  • VM load balancing: Provides traffic load balancing (Tx and Rx) across VMs that are bound to the team interface. It also provides fault tolerance if a switch, port, or cable fails or is disconnected.
  • Auto-detect (PnP) feature for the LOM adapters, enabling you to change speed (eg from a 1Gb LOM to 10 Gb LOM) and the network interface will automatically reconfigure during the boot process.

Note: The onboard Ethernet controller does not support 10 Mb or 100 Mb Ethernet connections.

I/O expansion options

The SN550 has two I/O expansion connectors for attaching I/O adapter cards. The I/O expansion connectors use a high-density, 216-pin PCIe connection. Installing I/O adapter cards allows the server to connect with switch modules in the chassis. Each slot has a PCI Express 3.0 x16 host interface and both slots support the same form-factor adapters.  If the SN550 has a Fabric Connector in adapter slot 1, it must be removed first to use that slot for an optional I/O adapter.

The following figure shows the location of the I/O expansion connectors.


Figure 7. Location of the I/O adapter slots in the ThinkSystem SN550 server

A compatible switch or pass-through module must be installed in the corresponding I/O bays in the chassis, as indicated in the following table. Installing two switches means that all ports of the adapter are enabled, which improves performance and network availability.

Table 31. Adapter to I/O bay correspondence

I/O adapter slot in the server Port on the adapter Corresponding I/O module bay in the chassis
Slot 1 Port 1 Module bay 1
Port 2 Module bay 2
Port 3 (for 4-port cards) Module bay 1
Port 4 (for 4-port cards) Module bay 2
Slot 2 Port 1 Module bay 3
Port 2 Module bay 4
Port 3 (for 4-port cards) Module bay 3
Port 4 (for 4-port cards) Module bay 4

The following figure shows the location of the I/O module bays in the Flex System Enterprise Chassis.

Location of the switch bays in the NGP Enterprise Chassis
Figure 8. Location of the I/O module bays in the Flex System Enterprise Chassis

The following figure shows how adapters are connected to I/O modules that are installed in the chassis.

Figure 9. Logical layout of the interconnects between I/O adapters and I/O modules

Network adapters

In addition to the embedded Intel 4-port 10Gb controller (model specific), the SN550 supports other network adapters that can be installed in IO slots.

The following table lists the supported network adapters and upgrades. Adapters can be installed in either slot. However, compatible I/O modules must be installed in the corresponding bays of the chassis.  

Operating system support: The following adapters do not support the latest operating systems (ESXi 8.x, RHEL 9.x, SLES 16.x):

  • ThinkSystem QLogic QL45214 Flex 25Gb 4-Port Ethernet Adapter, 7XC7A05844
  • ThinkSystem QLogic QL45212 Flex 50Gb 2-Port Ethernet Adapter, 7XC7A05843
  • ThinkSystem QLogic QL45262 Flex 50Gb 2-Port Ethernet Adapter with iSCSI/FCoE, 7XC7A05845

See the product guides for the adapters or ServerProven for the list of supported OSes for these adapters.

Table 32. Network adapters
Part number Feature code Description
50 Gb Ethernet
7XC7A05843 B2VT ThinkSystem QLogic QL45212 Flex 50Gb 2-Port Ethernet Adapter
7XC7A05845 B2VV ThinkSystem QLogic QL45262 Flex 50Gb 2-Port Ethernet Adapter with iSCSI/FCoE
40 Gb Ethernet
7ZT7A00502 AVCU ThinkSystem Mellanox ConnectX-3 Mezz 40Gb 2-Port Ethernet Adapter
25 Gb Ethernet
7XC7A05844 B2VU ThinkSystem QLogic QL45214 Flex 25Gb 4-Port Ethernet Adapter
4XC7A08315 BHBX ThinkSystem Mellanox ConnectX-4 Lx 25Gb 2-port Mezz Adapter
10 Gb Ethernet
01CV780 AU7X Flex System CN4052S 2-port 10Gb Virtual Fabric Adapter Advanced (with FCoE / iSCSI)
01CV790 AU7Y Flex System CN4054S 4-port 10Gb Virtual Fabric Adapter Advanced (with FCoE / iSCSI)
00AG540 ATBT Flex System CN4052S 2-port 10Gb Virtual Fabric Adapter
00AG590 ATBS Flex System CN4054S 4-port 10Gb Virtual Fabric Adapter
InfiniBand
7ZT7A00508 AUKV ThinkSystem Mellanox ConnectX-3 Mezz FDR 2-Port InfiniBand Adapter

For more details about these adapters, see the Lenovo Press product guides in the Network adapters category: https://lenovopress.com/servers/blades/nic

For more information about adapter-to-switch compatibility, see the Flex System Interoperability Guide:
http://lenovopress.com/fsig

Storage host bus adapters

The following table lists storage HBAs that are supported by the SN550. Storage HBAs are supported in both slots, however for CTO orders, an HBA is installed only in slot 2.

Operating system support: The following adapters do not support the latest operating systems (ESXi 8.x, RHEL 9.x, SLES 16.x):

  • ThinkSystem Emulex LPm16002B-L Mezz 16Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Adapter, 7ZT7A00521
  • ThinkSystem Emulex LPm16004B-L Mezz 16Gb 4-Port Fibre Channel Adapter, 7ZT7A00522

See the product guides for the adapters or ServerProven for the list of supported OSes for these adapters.

Table 33. Storage host bus adapters
Part number Feature code Description
7ZT7A00520 AVCV ThinkSystem QLogic QML2692 Mezz 16Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Adapter
7ZT7A00521 AVCW ThinkSystem Emulex LPm16002B-L Mezz 16Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Adapter
7ZT7A00522 AVCX ThinkSystem Emulex LPm16004B-L Mezz 16Gb 4-Port Fibre Channel Adapter

For details about these adapters, see the Lenovo Press product guides in the Storage adapters category: https://lenovopress.com/servers/blades/hba

For more information about adapter-to-switch compatibility, see the Flex System Interoperability Guide:
http://lenovopress.com/fsig

Power supplies

Power to the blade server is derived from the power supplies that are installed in the chassis. There are no server options regarding power supplies.

System Management

The server contains an integrated service processor, XClarity Controller (XCC), which provides advanced service-processor control, monitoring, and alerting functions. The XCC is based on the Pilot4 XE401 baseboard management controller (BMC) using a dual-core ARM Cortex A9 service processor.

Local management

As shown in Figure 2, the SN550 front panel includes a USB port, status indicators, a button to enable management via the USB port and a console breakout cable port. The breakout cable supplied with the chassis provides serial, video and a USB port for connecting a local console. The USB ports on the breakout cable support keyboard and mouse; storage devices are not supported.

System status with XClarity Mobile

The Lenovo XClarity Mobile (LXCM) app now includes a tethering function where you can connect your Android or iOS device to the server via USB to see the status of the server.

The steps to connect the mobile device are as follows:

  1. Enable USB Management on the server, by pressing and holding for 3 seconds the dedicated USB management button on the front of the server.
  2. Connect the mobile device via a USB cable to the server's USB port with the management symbol 
  3. In iOS or Android settings, enable Personal Hotspot or USB Tethering
  4. Launch the Lenovo XClarity Mobile app

Once connected you can see the following information:

  • Server status including error logs (read only, no login required)
  • Server management functions (XClarity login credentials required)

Light Path Diagnostics

The SN550 includes light path diagnostics. If an environmental condition exceeds a threshold or if a system component fails, XCC lights LEDs inside the server to help you diagnose the problem and find the failing part.

For quick problem determination when you are physically at the server, the server offers the following three-step guided path:

  • Illuminate the fault LED on the front panel. 
  • Identify the fault in the light path diagnostics panel, as shown in the following figure.
  • If a DIMM is faulty, the LED next to it is illuminated.

The SN550 light path diagnostics panel is inside the server near the front panel, as shown in the following figure.


Figure 10. Location of SN550 light path diagnostics panel

To illuminate the light path diagnostics LEDs, power off the server, slide it out of the chassis, and press and hold the power button. The power button doubles as the light path diagnostics reminder button when the server is removed from the chassis.

The meanings of the LEDs in the light path diagnostics panel are listed in the following table.

Table 34. Light path diagnostic panel LEDs

LED Meaning
LIGHT PATH The light path diagnostics panel is operational.
SYSTEM  BOARD A system board error is detected.
NMI A non-maskable interrupt (NMI) occurred.
CPU MISMATCH The processors are mismatched.
TEMP An over-temperature condition occurred that was critical enough to shut down the server.
MEMORY A memory fault occurred. The corresponding DIMM error LEDs on the system board are also lit.
STORAGE BP 1 A hard disk drive backplane error has occurred.
M.2  A M.2 error has occurred.

The front of the server also houses an information pull-out tab. See Figure 2 for the location. A label on the tab shows the network information (MAC address and other data) to remotely access XClarity Controller.

Remote management

Lenovo XClarity Controller (XCC) is an embedded management engine common in every ThinkSystem server. 

There are two ways to access the management processor:

  • Command-line interface. To access the CLI interface, use SSH to log in to the management processor.

  • Web-based interface. To access the web-based interface, point your browser to the IP address for the management processor. The intuitive interface includes at-a-glance visualizations and simple access to common system actions.  The dashboard is shown in the following figure. 

 

Figure 11. Lenovo XClarity Controller dashboard

Remote server management is provided through industry-standard interfaces:

  • Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) Version 2.0
  • Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Version 3 (no SET commands; no SMNP v1)
  • Common Information Model (CIM-XML)
  • Representational State Transfer (REST) support
  • Redfish support (DMTF compliant)
  • Web browser - HTML 5-based browser interface (Java and ActiveX not required) using a responsive design (content optimized for device being used - laptop, tablet, phone) with NLS support

IPMI via the Ethernet port (IPMI over LAN) is supported, however it is disabled by default. For CTO orders you can specify whether you want to the feature enabled or disabled in the factory, using the feature codes listed in the following table.

Table 35. IPMI-over-LAN settings
Part number Feature code Description
CTO only B7XZ Disable IPMI-over-LAN (default)
CTO only B7Y0 Enable IPMI-over-LAN

Virtual presence (remote control) and virtual media capability also come standard in the SN550. The remote control functions include the following:

  • Remotely viewing video with graphics resolutions up to 1600x1200 at 75 Hz with up to 32 bits per pixel, regardless of the system state
  • Remotely accessing the server using the keyboard and mouse from a remote client
  • Capturing blue-screen errors
  • International keyboard mapping support
  • LDAP-based authentication
  • Remote mounting of ISO and diskette IMG image files as virtual drives that are available for use by the server
  • Boot Capture
  • Virtual console collaboration - Ability for up to 6 remote users to be log into the remote session simultaneously
  • Power capping

Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager

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

LXEM is a licensed product. A single-node LXEM license is included with the XClarity Controller Enterprise (XCC Enterprise) version. Because the Enterprise version of XCC is standard in the SN550, a license for XClarity Energy Manager is included.  For more information on LXEM, please see the User Guide: http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/downloads/ds101160

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. It provides agent-free hardware management for ThinkSystem servers, in addition to ThinkServer, System x, and Flex System servers. The administration dashboard is based on HTML 5 and allows fast location of resources so tasks can be run quickly.

Because Lenovo XClarity Administrator does not require any agent software to be 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 is an optional software component for the SN550. The software can be downloaded and used at no charge to discover and monitor the SN550 and to manage firmware upgrades.

If software support is required for Lenovo XClarity Administrator, or premium features such as configuration management and operating system deployment are required, Lenovo XClarity Pro software subscription should be ordered. Lenovo XClarity Pro is licensed on a per managed system basis, that is, each managed Lenovo system requires a license.

The following table lists the Lenovo XClarity software license options.

Table 36. Lenovo XClarity Pro ordering information
Part number Feature code Description
00MT201 1339 Lenovo XClarity Pro, per Managed Endpoint w/1 Yr SW S&S
00MT202 1340 Lenovo XClarity Pro, per Managed Endpoint w/3 Yr SW S&S
00MT203 1341 Lenovo XClarity Pro, per Managed Endpoint w/5 Yr SW S&S
7S0X000HWW SAYV Lenovo XClarity Pro, per Managed Endpoint w/6 Yr SW S&S
7S0X000JWW SAYW Lenovo XClarity Pro, per Managed Endpoint w/7 Yr SW S&S

Lenovo XClarity Administrator offers the following standard features that are available at no charge:

  • Auto-discovery and monitoring of Lenovo systems
  • Firmware updates and compliance enforcement
  • External alerts and notifications via SNMP traps, syslog remote logging, and e-mail
  • Secure connections to managed endpoints
  • NIST 800-131A or FIPS 140-2 compliant cryptographic standards between the management solution and managed endpoints
  • Integration into existing higher-level management systems such as cloud automation and orchestration tools through REST APIs, providing extensive external visibility and control over hardware resources
  • An intuitive, easy-to-use GUI
  • Scripting with Windows PowerShell, providing command-line visibility and control over hardware resources

Lenovo XClarity Administrator offers the following premium features that require an optional Pro license:

  • Pattern-based configuration management that allows to define configurations once and apply repeatedly without errors when deploying new servers or redeploying existing servers without disrupting the fabric
  • Bare-metal deployment of operating systems and hypervisors to streamline infrastructure provisioning

For more information, refer to the Lenovo XClarity Administrator Product Guide:
http://lenovopress.com/tips1200

Lenovo XClarity Integrators

Lenovo also offers software plug-in modules, Lenovo XClarity Integrators, to manage physical infrastructure from leading external virtualization management software tools including those from Microsoft and VMware.

These integrators are offered at no charge, however if software support is required, a Lenovo XClarity Pro software subscription license should be ordered.

Lenovo XClarity Integrators offer the following additional features:

  • Ability to discover, manage, and monitor Lenovo server hardware from VMware vCenter or Microsoft System Center
  • Deployment of firmware updates and configuration patterns to Lenovo x86 rack servers and Flex System from the virtualization management tool
  • Non-disruptive server maintenance in clustered environments that reduces workload downtime by dynamically migrating workloads from affected hosts during rolling server updates or reboots
  • Greater service level uptime and assurance in clustered environments during unplanned hardware events by dynamically triggering workload migration from impacted hosts when impending hardware failures are predicted

For more information about all the available Lenovo XClarity Integrators, see the Lenovo XClarity Administrator Product Guide: https://lenovopress.com/tips1200-lenovo-xclarity-administrator

Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager

Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager (LXPM) is a UEFI-based application embedded in ThinkSystem servers and accessible via the F1 key during system boot.

LXPM provides the following functions:

  • Graphical UEFI Setup
  • System inventory information and VPD update
  • System firmware updates (UEFI and XCC)
  • RAID setup wizard
  • OS installation wizard (including unattended OS installation)
  • Diagnostics functions

Lenovo XClarity Essentials

Lenovo offers the following XClarity Essentials software tools that can help you set up, use, and maintain the server at no additional cost:

  • Lenovo Essentials OneCLI

    OneCLI is a collection of server management tools that uses a command line interface program to manage firmware, hardware, and operating systems. It provides functions to collect full system health information (including health status), configure system settings, and update system firmware and drivers.

  • Lenovo Essentials UpdateXpress

    The UpdateXpress tool is a standalone GUI application for firmware and device driver updates that enables you to maintain your server firmware and device drivers up-to-date and help you avoid unnecessary server outages. The tool acquires and deploys individual updates and UpdateXpress System Packs (UXSPs) which are integration-tested bundles.

  • Lenovo Essentials Bootable Media Creator

    The Bootable Media Creator (BOMC) tool is used to create bootable media for offline firmware update.

For more information and downloads, visit the Lenovo XClarity Essentials web page:
http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/documents/LNVO-center

Security

The server offers the following security features:

  • Administrator and power-on password
  • Trusted Platform Module (TPM) supporting both TPM 1.2 and TPM 2.0
  • Optional plugin Trusted Cryptographic Module (TCM) or Nationz TPM, available only in China
  • Support for IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager (SKLM) as described in the Internal storage section

The server is NIST SP 800-147B compliant.

The TCM and TPM plugin modules, available only for China customers, are installed in a dedicated socket on the system board, as shown in Figure 3. Ordering information is shown in the following table.

Table 37. Security features
Part number Feature code Description
None* AVKE ThinkSystem Trusted Cryptographic Module (China customers only)
None* B22N ThinkSystem Nationz Trusted Platform Module v2.0 (China customers only)

* Available configure-to-order or pre-configured models only; Not available as a field upgrade.

Intel Transparent Supply Chain

Add a layer of protection in your data center and have peace of mind that the server hardware you bring into it is safe authentic and with documented, testable, and provable origin.

Lenovo has one of the world’s best supply chains, as ranked by Gartner Group, backed by extensive and mature supply chain security programs that exceed industry norms and US Government standards. Now we are the first Tier 1 manufacturer to offer Intel® Transparent Supply Chain in partnership with Intel, offering you an unprecedented degree of supply chain transparency and assurance.

To enable Intel Transparent Supply Chain for the Intel-based servers in your order, add the following feature code in the DCSC configurator, under the Security tab.

Table 38. Intel Transparent Supply Chain ordering information
Feature code Description
BB0P Intel Transparent Supply Chain

For more information on this offering, see the paper Introduction to Intel Transparent Supply Chain on Lenovo ThinkSystem Servers, available from https://lenovopress.com/lp1434-introduction-to-intel-transparent-supply-chain-on-thinksystem-servers.

Operating systems

The server supports the following operating systems:

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2016
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2019
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2022
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.6
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.7
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.8
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.9
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.0
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.1
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.3
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.5
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.7
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.9
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.1
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.3
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP4
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 Xen SP4
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 Xen SP5
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP1
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP2
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP3
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP4
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP5
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 Xen
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 Xen SP1
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 Xen SP2
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 Xen SP3
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 Xen SP4
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 Xen SP5
  • Ubuntu 22.04 LTS 64-bit
  • VMware ESXi 6.5 U2
  • VMware ESXi 6.5 U3
  • VMware ESXi 6.7 U1
  • VMware ESXi 6.7 U2
  • VMware ESXi 6.7 U3
  • VMware ESXi 7.0
  • VMware ESXi 7.0 U1
  • VMware ESXi 7.0 U2
  • VMware ESXi 7.0 U3
  • VMware ESXi 8.0
  • VMware ESXi 8.0 U1
  • VMware ESXi 8.0 U2
  • VMware ESXi 8.0 U3

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=sn550-7x16-sp-gen-2

For configure-to-order configurations, the server can be preloaded with VMware ESXi installed on M.2 cards. Ordering information is listed in the following table.

Table 39. VMware ESXi preload
Part number Feature code Description
CTO only B3VW VMware ESXi 6.5 U2 (Factory Installed)
CTO only B6U0 VMware ESXi 6.5 U3 (factory installed)
CTO only B4XA VMware ESXi 6.7 U1 (Factory Installed)
CTO only B6U1 VMware ESXi 6.7 U2 (factory installed)
CTO only B88T VMware ESXi 6.7 U3 (factory installed)
CTO only BBZG VMware ESXi 7.0 (Factory Installed)
CTO only BE5E VMware ESXi 7.0 U1 (Factory Installed)
CTO only BHSR VMware ESXi 7.0 U2 (Factory Installed)
CTO only BMEY VMware ESXi 7.0 U3 (Factory Installed)
CTO only BMT5 VMware ESXi 8.0 (Factory Installed)
CTO only BQ8S VMware ESXi 8.0 U1 (Factory Installed)
CTO only BYC7 VMware ESXi 8.0 U2 (Factory Installed)

Physical specifications

The server features the following dimensions and weight (approximate):

  • Width: 218 mm (8.5 in)
  • Height: 56 mm (2.2 in)
  • Depth: 507 mm (20.0 in)
  • Maximum weight: 7.1 kg (15.6 lb)

The shipping (cardboard packaging) dimensions of the SN550 are as follows:

  • Width: 430 mm (16.9 inches)
  • Height: 201 mm (7.9 inches)
  • Depth: 610 mm (24.0 inches)

Operating environment

The Lenovo ThinkSystem SN550 server complies with ASHRAE Class A3 specifications. System performance may be impacted when operating temperature is above ASHRAE A3 specification or fan failed condition.

Temperature and humidity

The server is supported in the following environment:

  • Air temperature:
    • Operating:
      • ASHRAE Class A2: 10 °C - 35 °C (50 °F - 95 °F); decrease the maximum ambient temperature by 1 °C for every 300 m (984 ft) increase in altitude above 900 m (2,953 ft)
      • ASHRAE Class A3: 5 °C - 40 °C (41 °F - 104 °F); decrease the maximum ambient temperature by 1 °C for every 175 m (574 ft) increase in altitude above 900 m (2,953 ft)
    • Server off: 5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F)
    • Shipment/Storage: -40 °C to 60 °C (-40 °F to 140 °F)
  • Maximum altitude: 3,050 m (10,000 ft)
  • Relative Humidity (non-condensing):
    • Operating:
      • ASHRAE Class A2: 8% - 80%, maximum dew point: 21°C (70°F)
      • ASHRAE Class A3: 8% - 85%, maximum dew point: 24°C (75°F)
    • Shipment/Storage: 8% - 90%

Shock and vibration:

The server, installed in the Enterprise Chassis, has the following vibration and shock limits:

  • Vibration:
    • Operating: 0.21 G rms at 5 Hz to 500 Hz for 15 minutes across 3 axes
    • Non-operating: 1.04 G rms at 2 Hz to 200 Hz for 15 minutes across 6 surfaces
  • Shock:
    • Operating: 15 G for 3 milliseconds in each direction (±X,±Y,±Z axes, total 6 shocks)
    • Non-operating, based on weight of the system (server with/without chassis):
      • Less than 4 kg: 50 G for 180 inches/sec velocity change across 6 surfaces (total 6 shocks)
      • 4 kg to 12 kg: 50 G for 167 inches/sec velocity change across 6 surfaces (total 6 shocks)
      • 12 kg to 23 kg: 50 G for 152 inches/sec velocity change across 6 surfaces (total 6 shocks)
      • 23 kg to 32 kg: 35 G for 152 inches/sec velocity change across 6 surfaces (total 6 shocks)
      • 32 kg to 69 kg: 35 G for 136 inches/sec velocity change across 6 surfaces (total 6 shocks)
      • 69 kg and above: 25 G for 118 inches/sec velocity change across 6 surfaces (total 6 shocks)

Particulate contamination

Airborne particulates (including metal flakes or particles) and reactive gases acting alone or in combination with other environmental factors such as humidity or temperature might damage the system that might cause the system to malfunction or stop working altogether.

The following specifications indicate the limits of particulates that the system can tolerate:

  • Reactive gases:
    • The copper reactivity level shall be less than 200 Angstroms per month (Å/month)
    • The silver reactivity level shall be less than 200 Å/month
  • Airborne particulates:
    • The room air should be continuously filtered with MERV 8 filters.
    • Air entering a data center should be filtered with MERV 11 or preferably MERV 13 filters.
    • The deliquescent relative humidity of the particulate contamination should be more than 60% RH
    • Environment must be free of zinc whiskers

For additional information, see the Specifications section of the documentation for the server, available from the Lenovo Documents site, https://pubs.lenovo.com/

Warranty upgrades and post-warranty support

The ThinkSystem SN550 (machine type 7X16) has a 3-year warranty.

Our global network of regional support centers offers consistent, local-language support enabling you to vary response times and level of service to match the criticality of your support needs:

  • Standard Next Business Day – Best choice for non-essential systems requiring simple maintenance.
  • Premier Next Business Day – Best choice for essential systems requiring technical expertise from senior-level Lenovo engineers.
  • Premier 24x7 4-Hour Response – Best choice for systems where maximum uptime is critical.
  • Premier Enhanced Storage Support 24x7 4-Hour Response – Best choice for storage systems where maximum uptime is critical.

For more information, consult the brochure Lenovo Operational Support Services for Data Centers Services.

Services

Lenovo Data Center Services empower you at every stage of your IT lifecycle. From expert advisory and strategic planning to seamless deployment and ongoing support, we ensure your infrastructure is built for success. Our comprehensive services accelerate time to value, minimize downtime, and free your IT staff to focus on driving innovation and business growth.

Note: Some service options may not be available in all markets or regions. For more information, go to https://lenovolocator.com/. For information about Lenovo service upgrade offerings that are available in your region, contact your local Lenovo sales representative or business partner.

In this section:

Lenovo Advisory Services

Lenovo Advisory Services simplify the planning process, enabling customers to build future-proofed strategies in as little as six weeks. Consultants provide guidance on projects including VM migration, storage, backup and recovery, and cost management to accelerate time to value, improve cost efficiency, and build a flexibly scalable foundation.

  • Assessment Services

    An Assessment helps solve your IT challenges through an onsite, multi-day session with a Lenovo technology expert. We perform a tools-based assessment which provides a comprehensive and thorough review of a company's environment and technology systems. In addition to the technology based functional requirements, the consultant also discusses and records the non-functional business requirements, challenges, and constraints. Assessments help organizations like yours, no matter how large or small, get a better return on your IT investment and overcome challenges in the ever-changing technology landscape.

  • Design Services

    Professional Services consultants perform infrastructure design and implementation planning to support your strategy. The high-level architectures provided by the assessment service are turned into low level designs and wiring diagrams, which are reviewed and approved prior to implementation. The implementation plan will demonstrate an outcome-based proposal to provide business capabilities through infrastructure with a risk-mitigated project plan.

Lenovo Plan & Design Services

Unlock faster time to market with our tailored, strategic design workshops to align solution approaches with your business goals and technical requirements. Leverage our deep solution expertise and end-to-end delivery partnership to meet your goals efficiently and effectively.

Lenovo Deployment, Migration, and Configuration Services

Optimize your IT operations by shifting labor-intensive functions to Lenovo's skilled technicians for seamless on-site or remote deployment, configuration, and migration. Enjoy peace of mind, faster time to value, and comprehensive knowledge sharing with your IT staff, backed by our best-practice methodology.

  • Deployment Services for Storage and ThinkAgile

    A comprehensive range of remote and onsite options tailored specifically for your business needs to ensure your storage and ThinkAgile hardware are fully operational from the start.

  • Hardware Installation Services

    A full-range, comprehensive setup for your hardware, including unpacking, inspecting, and positioning components to ensure your equipment is operational and error-free for the most seamless and efficient installation experience, so you can quickly benefit from your investments.

  • DM/DG File Migration Services

    Take the burden of file migration from your IT’s shoulders. Our experts will align your requirements and business objectives to the migration plans while coordinating with your team to plan and safely execute the data migration to your storage platforms.

  • DM/DG/DE Health Check Services

    Our experts perform proactive checks of your Firmware and system health to ensure your machines are operating at peak and optimal efficiency to maximize up-time, avoid system failures, ensure the security of IT solutions and simplify maintenance.

  • Factory Integrated Services

    A suite of value-added offerings provided during the manufacturing phase of a server or storage system that reduces time to value. These services aim at improving your hardware deployment experience and enhance the quality of a standard configuration before it arrives at your facility.

Lenovo Support Services

In addition to response time options for hardware parts, repairs, and labor, Lenovo offers a wide array of additional support services to ensure your business is positioned for success and longevity. Our goal is to reduce your capital outlays, mitigate your IT risks, and accelerate your time to productivity.

  • Premier Support for Data Centers

    Your direct line to the solution that promises the best, most comprehensive level of support to help you fully unlock the potential of your data center.

  • Premier Enhanced Storage Support (PESS)

    Gain all the benefits of Premier Support for Data Centers, adding dedicated storage specialists and resources to elevate your storage support experience to the next level.

  • Committed Service Repair (CSR)

    Our commitment to ensuring the fastest, most seamless resolution times for mission-critical systems that require immediate attention to ensure minimal downtime and risk for your business. This service is only available for machines under the Premier 4-Hour Response SLA.

  • Multivendor Support Services (MVS)

    Your single point of accountability for resolution support across vast range of leading Server, Storage, and Networking OEMs, allowing you to manage all your supported infrastructure devices seamlessly from a single source.

  • Keep Your Drive (KYD)

    Protect sensitive data and maintain compliance with corporate retention and disposal policies to ensure your data is always under your control, regardless of the number of drives that are installed in your Lenovo server.

  • Technical Account Manager (TAM)

    Your single point of contact to expedite service requests, provide status updates, and furnish reports to track incidents over time, ensuring smooth operations and optimized performance as your business grows.

  • Enterprise Software Support (ESS)

    Gain comprehensive, single-source, and global support for a wide range of server operating systems and Microsoft server applications.

For more information, consult the brochure Lenovo Operational Support Services for Data Centers.

Lenovo Managed Services

Achieve peak efficiency, high security, and minimal disruption with Lenovo's always-on Managed Services. Our real-time monitoring, 24x7 incident response, and problem resolution ensure your infrastructure operates seamlessly. With quarterly health checks for ongoing optimization and innovation, Lenovo's remote active monitoring boosts end-user experience and productivity by keeping your data center's hardware performing at its best.

Lenovo Managed Services provides continuous 24x7 remote monitoring (plus 24x7 call center availability) and proactive management of your data center using state-of-the-art tools, systems, and practices by a team of highly skilled and experienced Lenovo services professionals.

Quarterly reviews check error logs, verify firmware & OS device driver levels, and software as needed. We’ll also maintain records of latest patches, critical updates, and firmware levels, to ensure you systems are providing business value through optimized performance.

Lenovo Sustainability Services

  • Asset Recovery Services

    Lenovo Asset Recovery Services (ARS) provides a secure, seamless solution for managing end-of-life IT assets, ensuring data is safely sanitized while contributing to a more circular IT lifecycle. By maximizing the reuse or responsible recycling of devices, ARS helps businesses meet sustainability goals while recovering potential value from their retired equipment. For more information, see the Asset Recovery Services offering page.

  • CO2 Offset Services

    Lenovo’s CO2 Offset Services offer a simple and transparent way for businesses to take tangible action on their IT footprint. By integrating CO2 offsets directly into device purchases, customers can easily support verified climate projects and track their contributions, making meaningful progress toward their sustainability goals without added complexity.

  • Lenovo Certified Refurbished

    Lenovo Certified Refurbished offers a cost-effective way to support IT circularity without compromising on quality and performance. Each device undergoes rigorous testing and certification, ensuring reliable performance and extending its lifecycle. With Lenovo’s trusted certification, you gain peace of mind while making a more sustainable IT choice.

Lenovo TruScale

Lenovo TruScale XaaS is your set of flexible IT services that makes everything easier. Streamline IT procurement, simplify infrastructure and device management, and pay only for what you use – so your business is free to grow and go anywhere.

Lenovo TruScale is  the unified solution that gives you simplified access to:

  • The industry’s broadest portfolio – from pocket to cloud – all delivered as a service
  • A single-contract framework for full visibility and accountability
  • The global scale to rapidly and securely build teams from anywhere
  • Flexible fixed and metered pay-as-you-go models with minimal upfront cost
  • The growth-driving combination of hardware, software, infrastructure, and solutions – all from one single provider with one point of accountability.

For information about Lenovo TruScale offerings that are available in your region, contact your local Lenovo sales representative or business partner.

Regulatory compliance

The server conforms to the following standards:

  • ASHRAE Class A3
  • FCC - Verified to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Class A
  • Canada ICES-004, issue 3 Class A
  • UL/IEC 60950-1
  • CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1
  • Japan VCCI, Class A
  • IEC 60950-1 (CB Certificate and CB Test Report)
  • Taiwan BSMI CNS13438, Class A; CNS14336
  • Australia/New Zealand AS/NZS CISPR 22, Class A
  • Korea KN22, Class A, KN24
  • IEC 60950-1 (CB Certificate and CB Test Report)
  • CE Mark (EN55022 Class A, EN60950-1, EN55024, EN61000-3-2,
  • EN61000-3-3)
  • TUV-GS (EN60950-1/IEC 60950-1, EK1-ITB2000)

Lenovo Financial Services

Why wait to obtain the technology you need now? No payments for 90 days and predictable, low monthly payments make it easy to budget for your Lenovo solution.

  • Flexible

    Our in-depth knowledge of the products, services and various market segments allows us to offer greater flexibility in structures, documentation and end of lease options.

  • 100% Solution Financing

    Financing your entire solution including hardware, software, and services, ensures more predictability in your project planning with fixed, manageable payments and low monthly payments.

  • Device as a Service (DaaS)

    Leverage latest technology to advance your business. Customized solutions aligned to your needs. Flexibility to add equipment to support growth. Protect your technology with Lenovo's Premier Support service.

  • 24/7 Asset management

    Manage your financed solutions with electronic access to your lease documents, payment histories, invoices and asset information.

  • Fair Market Value (FMV) and $1 Purchase Option Leases

    Maximize your purchasing power with our lowest cost option. An FMV lease offers lower monthly payments than loans or lease-to-own financing. Think of an FMV lease as a rental. You have the flexibility at the end of the lease term to return the equipment, continue leasing it, or purchase it for the fair market value. In a $1 Out Purchase Option lease, you own the equipment. It is a good option when you are confident you will use the equipment for an extended period beyond the finance term. Both lease types have merits depending on your needs. We can help you determine which option will best meet your technological and budgetary goals.

Ask your Lenovo Financial Services representative about this promotion and how to submit a credit application. For the majority of credit applicants, we have enough information to deliver an instant decision and send a notification within minutes.

Seller training courses

The following sales training courses are offered for employees and partners (login required). Courses are listed in date order.

  1. Lenovo Data Center Technical Sales Certification Exam Study Guide
    2024-11-27 | 10 minutes | Employees and Partners
    Details
    Lenovo Data Center Technical Sales Certification Exam Study Guide

    This guide includes information to help candidates prepare and register for the Data Center Technical Sales practice and certification exams.

    Published: 2024-11-27
    Length: 10 minutes

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning

    Course code: LENU-322C-SG
  2. Lenovo Data Center Sales Certification Exam Study Guide
    2024-11-27 | 10 minutes | Employees and Partners
    Details
    Lenovo Data Center Sales Certification Exam Study Guide

    This guide includes information to help candidates prepare and register for the Data Center Sales practice and certification exams.

    Published: 2024-11-27
    Length: 10 minutes

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning

    Course code: LENU-122C-SG
  3. Partner Technical Webinar - Server Update with Mark Bica
    2024-11-26 | 60 minutes | Employees and Partners
    Details
    Partner Technical Webinar - Server Update with Mark Bica

    in this 60-minute replay, Mark Bica, Lenovo Product Manager gave an update on the server portfolio. Mark presented on the new V4 Intel servers with Xeon 6 CPUs. He reviewed where the new AMD 5th Gen EPYC CPUs will be used in our servers. He followed with a review of the GPU dense servers including SR680, SR680a, SR575 and SR780a. Mark concluded with a review of the SC777 and SC750 that were introduced at TechWorld.

    Published: 2024-11-26
    Length: 60 minutes

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning

    Course code: 112224
  4. Partner Technical Webinar - LenovoPress updates and LPH Demo
    2024-11-13 | 60 minutes | Employees and Partners
    Details
    Partner Technical Webinar - LenovoPress updates and LPH Demo

    in this 60-minute replay, we had 3 topics. First, David Watts, Lenovo Sr Manager LenovoPress, gave an update on LenovoPress and improvements to finding Seller Training Courses (both partner and Lenovo). Next, Ryan Tuttle, Lenovo LETS Solution Architect, gave a demo of Lenovo Partner Hub (LPH) including how to find replays of Partner Webinars in LPL. Finally, Joe Murphy, Lenovo Sr Manager of LETS NA, gave a quick update on the new Stackable Warranty Options in DCSC.

    Published: 2024-11-13
    Length: 60 minutes

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning

    Course code: 110824
  5. ThinkSystem Rack and Tower Introduction for ISO Client Managers
    2024-10-31 | 20 minutes | Employees Only
    Details
    ThinkSystem Rack and Tower Introduction for ISO Client Managers

    Course Description:
    In this course, you will learn about Lenovo’s Data Center Portfolio, its ThinkSystem Family and the key features of the Rack and Tower servers. It will equip you with foundational knowledge which you can then expand upon by participating in the facilitated session of the curriculum.

    Course Objectives:
    By the end of this course, you should be able to:
    • Identify Lenovo’s main data center brands.
    • Describe the key components of the ThinkSystem Family servers.
    • Differentiate between the Rack and Tower servers of the ThinkSystem Family.
    • Understand the value Rack and Tower servers can provide to customers.

    Published: 2024-10-31
    Length: 20 minutes

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo

    Course code: DSRTO101
  6. Virtual Facilitated Session - ThinkSystem Rack and Tower Primer for ISO Client Managers
    2024-10-31 | 90 minutes | Employees Only
    Details
    Virtual Facilitated Session - ThinkSystem Rack and Tower Primer for ISO Client Managers

    In this instructor-led Virtual Facilitated Session, ISO Client Managers will be able to build on the knowledge gained in Module 1 (eLearning) of the ThinkSystem Rack and Tower Server Primer for ISO Client Managers curriculum.

    <p style="font-weight:bold"> You will receive the invite to this session via email. </p> Places are subject to availability.

    <p style="color:red;"> IMPORTANT! </p> Module 1 (eLearning) must be completed to be eligible to participate in the session.

    Published: 2024-10-31
    Length: 90 minutes

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo

    Course code: DSRTO102
  7. Partner Technical Webinar - OneIQ
    2024-07-15 | 60 minutes | Employees and Partners
    Details
    Partner Technical Webinar - OneIQ

    In this 60-minute replay, Peter Grant, Field CTO for OneIQ, reviewed and demo’d the capabilities of OneIQ including collecting data and analyzing. Additionally, Peter and the team discussed how specific partners (those with NA Channel SA coverage) will get direct access to OneIQ and other partners can get access to OneIQ via Distribution or the NA LETS team.

    Published: 2024-07-15
    Length: 60 minutes

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning

    Course code: 071224
  8. SAP Webinar for Lenovo Sellers: Lenovo Portfolio Update for SAP Landscapes
    2024-06-04 | 60 minutes | Employees Only
    Details
    SAP Webinar for Lenovo Sellers: Lenovo Portfolio Update for SAP Landscapes

    Join Mark Kelly, Advisory IT Architect with the Lenovo Global SAP Center of Competence as he discusses:
    • Challenges in the SAP environment
    • Lenovo On-premise Solutions for SAP
    • Lenovo support resources for SAP solutions

    Published: 2024-06-04
    Length: 60 minutes

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo

    Course code: DSAPF101
  9. Lenovo Data Center Product Portfolio
    2024-05-29 | 20 minutes | Employees and Partners
    Details
    Lenovo Data Center Product Portfolio

    This course introduces the Lenovo data center portfolio, and covers servers, storage, storage networking, and software-defined infrastructure products. After completing this course about Lenovo data center products, you will be able to identify product types within each data center family, describe Lenovo innovations that this product family or category uses, and recognize when a specific product should be selected.

    Published: 2024-05-29
    Length: 20 minutes

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning

    Course code: SXXW1110r7
  10. VTT Cloud Architecture: NVIDIA Using Cloud for GPUs and AI
    2024-05-22 | 60 minutes | Employees Only
    Details
    VTT Cloud Architecture: NVIDIA Using Cloud for GPUs and AI

    Join JD Dupont, NVIDIA Head of Americas Sales, Lenovo partnership and Veer Mehta, NVIDIA Solution Architect on an interactive discussion about cloud to edge, designing cloud Solutions with NVIDIA GPUs and minimizing private\hybrid cloud OPEX with GPUs. Discover how you can use what is done at big public cloud providers for your customers. We will also walk through use cases and see a demo you can use to help your customers.

    Published: 2024-05-22
    Length: 60 minutes

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo

    Course code: DVCLD212
  11. Partner Technical Webinar - ISG Portfolio Update
    2024-04-15 | 60 minutes | Employees and Partners
    Details
    Partner Technical Webinar - ISG Portfolio Update

    In this 60-minute replay, Mark Bica, NA ISG Server Product Manager reviewed the Lenovo ISG portfolio. He covered new editions such as the SR680a \ SR685a, dense servers, and options that are strategic for any workload.

    Published: 2024-04-15
    Length: 60 minutes

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning

    Course code: 041224
  12. Partner Technical Webinar - StorMagic
    2024-03-19 | 60 minutes | Employees and Partners
    Details
    Partner Technical Webinar - StorMagic

    March 08, 2024 – In this 60-minute replay, Stuart Campbell and Wes Ganeko of StorMagic joined us and provided an overview of StorMagic on Lenovo. They also demonstrated the interface while sharing some interesting use cases.

    Published: 2024-03-19
    Length: 60 minutes

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning

    Course code: 030824
  13. Family Portfolio: Storage Controller Options
    2024-01-23 | 25 minutes | Employees and Partners
    Details
    Family Portfolio: Storage Controller Options

    This course covers the storage controller options available for use in Lenovo servers. The classes of storage controller are discussed, along with a discussion of where they are used, and which to choose.

    After completing this course, you will be able to:
    • Describe the classes of storage controllers
    • Discuss where each controller class is used
    • Describe the available options in each controller class

    Published: 2024-01-23
    Length: 25 minutes

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning

    Course code: SXXW1111
  14. Lenovo-Intel Sustainable Solutions QH
    2024-01-22 | 10 minutes | Employees and Partners
    Details
    Lenovo-Intel Sustainable Solutions QH

    This Quick Hit explains how Lenovo and Intel are committed to sustainability, and introduces the Lenovo-Intel joint sustainability campaign. You will learn how to use this campaign to show customers what that level of commitment entails, how to use the campaign's unsolicited proposal approach, and how to use the campaign as a conversation starter which may lead to increased sales.

    Published: 2024-01-22
    Length: 10 minutes

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning

    Course code: SXXW2524a
  15. FY24Q3 Intel Servers Update
    2023-12-11 | 15 minutes | Employees and Partners
    Details
    FY24Q3 Intel Servers Update

    This update is designed to help you discuss the features and customer benefits of Lenovo servers that use the 5th Gen Intel® Xeon® processors. Lenovo has also introduced a new server, the ThinkSystem SD650-N V3, which expands the supercomputer server family. Reasons to call your customer and talk about refreshing their infrastructure are also included as a guideline.

    Published: 2023-12-11
    Length: 15 minutes

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning

    Course code: SXXW2522a
  16. Partner Technical Webinar - Data Center Limits and ISG TAA Compliance
    2023-05-16 | 60 minutes | Employees and Partners
    Details
    Partner Technical Webinar - Data Center Limits and ISG TAA Compliance

    In this 60-minute replay, we had two topics. First Vinod Kamath, Lenovo Distinguished Engineer for Data Center Cooling presented on the Systems Configuration and Data Center Ambient Limits. Second, Shama Patari, Lenovo Trade Council, and Glenn Johnson, Lenovo Principal Engineer for Supply Chain presented on ISG TAA Compliance.

    Published: 2023-05-16
    Length: 60 minutes

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning

    Course code: 051223
  17. Lenovo Sustainable Computing
    2022-09-16 | 4 minutes | Employees and Partners
    Details
    Lenovo Sustainable Computing

    This Quick Hit describes the Lenovo sustainable computing program, and the many ways in which Lenovo strives to respect and protect the environment.

    Published: 2022-09-16
    Length: 4 minutes

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning

    Course code: SXXW2504a

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