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Abstract
The Lenovo ThinkAgile MX1020 Appliance and ThinkAgile MX1021 Certified Node for Microsoft Azure Stack HCI are designed for deploying highly available, 2-node hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) from Microsoft on purpose-built Lenovo edge servers in the remote offices/branch offices (ROBO) and at the edge. The ThinkAgile MX1021 Certified Nodes deliver fully validated and integrated Lenovo hardware and firmware that is certified for Microsoft Azure Stack HCI solutions.
This product guide provides essential technical and pre-sales information on the Lenovo ThinkAgile MX1020 and MX1021 systems, their 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 MX1020 and MX1021 systems and consider their use in IT solutions.
Business enablement powered by Azure Stack hyperconverged infrastructure.
How Rosti Group implemented the latest Lenovo ThinkAgile MX technology in partnership with CLOUDEON to streamline their IT infrastructure.
Delivering A-grade services for students and teachers.
How Padua College used the Lenovo ThinkAgile MX platform, powered by Microsoft Azure Stack HCI solutions, to maximize agility and flexibility while minimizing routine admin.
Supporting the shift from print to digital media:
How Aller Media future-proofs IT operations to meet the growing demand for digital content using Lenovo’s ThinkAgile MX platform, powered by 2nd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors.
Empowering global teams to capture emerging fashion trends:
How Carmel Clothing used Lenovo ThinkAgile MX hyperconverged infrastructure, managed as a service using Acuutech MESH, to boost operational efficiency, reduce the risk of manufacturing delays, and supercharge global business growth.
Training the next generation of IT experts:
How Lethbridge College used the Lenovo ThinkAgile MX platform to future-proof services for a growing student population—and respond to a sudden rise in demand for remote learning.
Keeping citizens safe throughout a global pandemic by leveraging AI technology:
How Addfor leverages a Lenovo ThinkSystem SE350 server, powered by NVIDIA® T4 Tensor Core GPUs, to collect, process, and analyze drone video footage at the edge to help strengthen COVID-19 public health measures.
Helping businesses harness the power of cloud computing:
How Furaco IT uses the Lenovo ThinkAgile MX platform to deliver customized private, public, and hybrid cloud services.
Improving the health of IT operations to deliver exceptional membership services:
How the Norwegian Medical Association used the Lenovo ThinkAgile MX platform to revitalize its IT operations, ensuring first-class professional services for Norway’s medical community.
Kick-starting innovation with research collaborations to launch edge cloud services:
How A1 Austria used Lenovo ThinkSystem SE350 edge servers, powered by NVIDIA® T4 GPUs, to launch a 5G and edge cloud innovation lab with the BABEG Carinthian Agency for Investment Promotion and Public Shareholding.
Strong partnership delivers IT innovations and creates bold business opportunities:
How relyon AG used Lenovo ThinkAgile MX for Microsoft Azure Stack HCI to boost private cloud performance and efficiency, helping to reduce costs by up to 50%, increase competitiveness, and win new business.
How Montes provides a seamless, efficient managed environment for customers with Azure Stack HCI.
Ensuring zero disruption to the production of vital pharmaceutical supplies during the coronavirus pandemic:
How Heinlein Plastik Technik GmbH used Lenovo ThinkAgile MX, powered by 2nd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, to boost business resiliency, flexibility, and cost efficiency helping to keep critical manufacturing facilities running 24/7.
Tackling antibiotic resistance with AI powered livestock health management:
How Serket uses Lenovo ThinkSystem SE350 Edge Servers powered by Intel® Xeon® processors and NVIDIA® T4 GPUs to enable AI driven monitoring of livestock on farms where internet connectivity is poor, doubling its client base in just 12 months, empowering farmers to minimize the use of antibiotics, and contributing to a healthier planet.
Great customer service through technology:
How Done Plumbing and Heating used the Lenovo ThinkAgile MX platform, powered by Microsoft Azure Stack HCI, to deliver exceptional levels of customer service.
Gaining a game-changing competitive edge in superbike racing with ultra-fast analytics:
How Aruba.it Racing – Ducati Team used high-performance, rugged, and ultra-portable Lenovo ThinkSystem SE350 edge servers to deliver crucial data insights into the performance of its superbikes and riders, helping the team to optimize bike configurations, determine the optimal racing strategies, and gain an edge in world-class competitions.
Offering outstanding learning experiences in the classroom and beyond:
How Majmaah University used a Lenovo ThinkAgile MX for Microsoft Azure Stack HCI solution to support mission-critical digital solutions for its students, teachers, and staff—helping it to deliver outstanding learning experiences even in periods of remote working during the pandemic.
Powering the restaurant of the future:
How EGGS ‘N THINGS serves up a quicker, more convenient casual dining experience with a new customer tracking system, powered by Lenovo ThinkSystem SE350 edge servers.
In partnership with Lenovo, Zú has created a cutting-edge technology incubator hub that allows start-ups to experiment with extended reality, edge computing, 5G, and even 3D holography. Read about how extended reality company OVA is using the Lenovo solutions to promote its innovative StellarX platform, which empowers anyone to rapidly create immersive XR experiences without coding.
Supercharging productivity and resiliency with a cost-efficient, powerful hyperconverged solution:
How PLANAT GmbH used Lenovo ThinkAgile MX Series with Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Datacenter Edition to increase efficiency and boost employee satisfaction.
Delivering 5G experiences at the edge.
Mobilizing humanitarian assistance fast to serve communities in need.
Scaling fast to meet surging demand for cloud services.
Taking automation to the edge:
In China, regulators are putting questionable wealth management practices under the microscope, requiring financial services firms to monitor customer interactions more closely to limit risky activity. Tech startup Kingsware saw an opportunity to help companies ease the compliance burden with an automated solution for monitoring customer interactions. Built on rugged and compact Lenovo ThinkSystem SE350 servers, the monitoring solution captures customer conversations in real-time and automatically analyzes them for risky or non-compliant language. It makes it easy for financial services firms to stay on the right side of regulation, keep investors better protected, and opens up a valuable new revenue stream for Kingsware.
Streamlining and simplifying IT across the globe:
Yara International is the world’s leading crop nutrition company. With 25 production plants on six continents, keeping operations running smoothly is a constant challenge. By moving the key business systems that underpin its global production plants to a hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) based on Lenovo ThinkAgile MX Series for Azure Stack HCI, Yara gains newfound flexibility and unlocks new efficiencies.
Supporting smart agriculture in the snow country of Hokkaido:
Sinra uses Lenovo ThinkAgile MX Series for Microsoft Azure Stack HCI to develop an innovative IoT platform to help farmers and tackle the labor shortages hitting Japanese agriculture.
Keeping parcels moving with AI
Lenovo edge computing solutions, powered by NVIDIA® A2 Tensor Core GPUs, enable Peak Analytics to bring AI-powered image recognition direct to the warehouse floor, ensuring better quality control processes and an improved customer experience.
Keeping things simple with HCI
CEDWW saves time, effort, and floorspace by simplifying IT operations with Lenovo ThinkAgile MX for Microsoft Azure Stack HCI.
Protecting customers 24/7 with smart security services
To ensure its security operators have always-on access to in-home security monitoring data,
Safe4 deployed a hyperconverged infrastructure powered by Lenovo ThinkAgile MX Series and Azure Stack HCI solutions—cutting total cost of ownership by 30% and delivering 24/7 availability.
Hyperconvergence to support mission-critical medical systems
Giving medical systems a new lease on life with a hyperconverged infrastructure from Lenovo, powered by Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, lifting availability while keeping costs and administrative effort low.
Driving a seamless parking experience
To make parking hassle free, this leading parking company replaced outdated ticket machines with a new proprietary station management solution built on the Lenovo ThinkEdge SE350 edge platform. Today, customers enjoy smooth parking while the company unlocks new revenue opportunities.
Keeping South Africa’s minibus taxis moving
Eager to improve delivery of custom-designed app solutions and improve insights from its data, SA Taxi implemented a simple-to-manage Lenovo ThinkAgile MX solution with Azure Stack HCI, lowering TCO by and increasing performance.
Enhancing learning and inspiring academic excellence
For today’s high school students, laptops are as essential as pen and paper. To provide every learner with a dedicated device, CGHS worked with Lenovo to build a resilient campus network and deliver brand-new, high-performance devices to students and teachers.
Upgrading vital hospital systems with a simple, secure, scalable HCI solution
Osaka Kaisei Hospital worked with Lenovo Professional Services to upgrade the infrastructure underpinning critical systems with Lenovo ThinkAgile MX Series, powered by 4th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors.
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Change History
Changes in the April 3, 2024 update:
- Changed ThinkAgile Advantage support to ThinkAgile Premier Support
Introduction
The Lenovo ThinkAgile MX1020 Appliance and ThinkAgile MX1021 Certified Node are designed for deploying highly available, 2-node hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) from Microsoft in remote offices/branch offices (ROBO) environments and at the edge.
The MX1020 Azure Stack HCI Appliance and MX1021 Azure Stack HCI Certified Node are validated platforms that help modernize on-premises infrastructure with pre-tested, pre-configured, and easy-to-order configurations, with seamless Azure integration.
The ThinkAgile MX1020 Azure Stack HCI Appliance (Integrated System) includes the new Azure Stack HCI and includes ThinkAgile Premier support with one single point of contact for support of the hardware and warm-case transfer for software. Deployment and update features in Windows Admin Center and tight integration with Lenovo XClarity make cluster management, hardware and software update management & enforcing site wide policies easy for the IT administrators. Native integration with Azure services makes it easy for customers to adopt a hybrid cloud strategy for their workloads.
The ThinkAgile MX1021 Azure Stack HCI Certified Node delivers fully validated and integrated Lenovo hardware and firmware that is certified for Microsoft Azure Stack HCI solutions. The ThinkAgile MX1021 has the option of Windows Server 2019 Datacenter Edition for HCI functionality, and guest licenses are included.
The systems offer one Intel Xeon processor, up to 256 GB memory, up to eight M.2 drive bays, and 10Gb network connectivity with an option for wireless connectivity (Wi-Fi and LTE). The systems are optimized for various types of edge and ROBO workloads that need compute power, data storage, and network closer to where data is generated, such as IoT, and require small compute footprint and operations in rugged environments.
Figure 1. Lenovo ThinkAgile MX1020 Appliance and ThinkAgile MX1021 Certified Node
Did you know?
As a new direct and indirect Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider, Lenovo offers cloud services and subscriptions through the Lenovo Cloud Marketplace, which enable HCI use cases with the ThinkAgile MX platforms.
The ThinkAgile MX1020 and MX1021 offer a compact design, low power usage, high performance, and security for edge locations. They can be wall-mounted, stacked on a shelf, or installed in a rack cabinet, and they are designed to operate in rugged environments with temperatures of up to 55°C and extreme shock and vibration.
Key features
The ThinkAgile MX1020 Appliance (Integrated System) offers the following key features:
- Quick and convenient path to implement a hyperconverged solution powered by the new Azure Stack HCI OS with Hyper-V virtualization, Microsoft Storage Spaces Direct (S2D), Software Defined Storage (SDS), and Software Defined Networking (SDN) network virtualization.
- Streamlined management of Azure Stack HCI with unified single-pane-of-glass for creating and managing VMs, S2D volumes, and virtual networks through Windows Admin Center.
- Consistent, low latency performance with hypervisor-embedded architecture, built-in read and write cache, and support for NVMe PCIe drives.
- Provides per-VM storage performance management with policy-driven Quality of Service (QoS) and continuous built-in monitoring and alerting with cluster-wide performance and capacity metrics.
- Can sustain drive, server, or component failures with built-in resiliency for continuous availability.
- GPU support to enable AI training, inferencing and data visualization scenarios, HPC workloads, virtual desktops and graphics intensive applications.
- Built on proven and reliable Lenovo ThinkSystem servers that provide compute power and space efficiency for a variety of edge workloads and applications.
- Provides comprehensive hardware management with advanced systems management capabilities with XClarity
- Delivers fully validated and integrated hardware and firmware that is certified for Microsoft Azure Stack HCI solutions.
- Ready for out-of-box deployment with the mandatory Azure Stack HCI OS preloaded, with the option to purchase a Windows Server 2019 Datacenter license if unlimited guest OS VMs are desired.
- Includes Lenovo ThinkAgile Premier Single Point of Support for quick 24/7 problem reporting and resolution.
- Includes Lenovo deployment services to get customers up and running quickly.
The ThinkAgile MX1021 Certified Node offer the following key features:
- Quick and convenient path to implement a hyperconverged solution powered by Windows Server 2019 Datacenter with Hyper-V virtualization, Microsoft Storage Spaces Direct (S2D), Software Defined Storage (SDS), and Software Defined Networking (SDN) network virtualization.
- Streamlined management of Azure Stack HCI with unified single-pane-of-glass for creating and managing VMs, S2D volumes, and virtual networks through Windows Admin Center.
- Consistent, low latency performance with hypervisor-embedded architecture, built-in read and write cache, and support for NVMe PCIe drives.
- Provides per-VM storage performance management with policy-driven Quality of Service (QoS) and continuous built-in monitoring and alerting with cluster-wide performance and capacity metrics.
- Can sustain drive, server, or component failures with built-in resiliency for continuous availability.
- GPU support to enable AI training, inferencing and data visualization scenarios, HPC workloads, virtual desktops and graphics intensive applications.
- Built on proven and reliable Lenovo ThinkSystem servers that provide compute power and space efficiency for a variety of edge workloads and applications.
- Provides comprehensive hardware management with advanced systems management capabilities.
- Delivers fully validated and integrated hardware and firmware that is certified for Microsoft Azure Stack HCI solutions.
- Ready for out-of-box deployment with the optional Windows Server 2019 Datacenter preload.
- Provide flexibility in using the existing Microsoft Windows Server 2019 enterprise license agreements or purchasing new software licenses from Microsoft or Lenovo.
- Optional Lenovo deployment services to get customers up and running quickly.
Components and connectors
The following figures show the front view of the MX1020 and MX1021 systems with 10 GbE SFP+ (wired module), 10 GbE RJ-45 (wired module), and 10 GbE SFP+ and 1 GbE SFP (wireless module) ports.
Figure 2. MX1020 and MX1021 with 10 GbE SFP+ ports: Front view
Figure 3. MX1020 and MX1021 with 10 GbE RJ-45 ports: Front view
Figure 4. MX1020 and MX1021 with 10 GbE SFP+ and 1 GbE SFP ports: Front view
The front of the MX1020 and MX1021 includes the following components:
- Two 10 GbE SFP+ or RJ-45 ports.
- Two 1 GbE SFP ports (wireless module only).
- Two 1 GbE RJ-45 ports.
- One (wireless module) or two (wired modules) 1 GbE RJ-45 management ports for XClarity Controller access.
- Two USB 3.1 G1 ports.
- One VGA port.
- One Mini-USB port for XClarity Controller access.
- Operator panel.
- Status LEDs.
- System ID pull-out tab.
The following figures show the rear view of the MX1020 and MX1021 systems with -48 V DC and 12 V DC PDMs.
Figure 6. MX1020 and MX1021 with 12 V DC PDM: Rear view
The rear of the MX1020 and MX1021 systems includes the following components:
- One PDM:
- -48 V DC with one terminal block.
- 12 V DC with two power connectors for 240 W AC power adapters.
- One RS-232 serial port.
- Two USB 2.0 ports.
System specifications
The following table lists the system specifications for the MX1020 and MX1021 systems.
Models
MX1020 and MX1021 systems are configured by using the Lenovo Data Center Solution Configurator (DCSC):
http://dcsc.lenovo.com
The following table lists the CTO base models of the MX1020 and MX1021 systems and Enclosures.
The following table lists the base chassis for the MX1020 and MX1021 systems and Enclosures.
Configuration note: An enclosure is required for selection for mounting two MX1020 and MX1021 systems in a rack cabinet.
The MX1020 and MX1021 systems ship with the following items:
- Activation Flyer
- ISG IoT Compliance Booklet
- One or two AC power adapters (per node, for systems with the 12 V PDM)
- One DC or AC, or two AC customer-selected power cables (per node)
- Slide Rail (if configured with the enclosure)
- Cable Management Arm (if configured with the enclosure)
Processors
The MX1020 and MX1021 systems ship with one processor that is embedded into the system board. The following table lists the processor options that are available for selection.
* NA = North America; LA = Latin America.
** EMEA = Europe, Middle East, Africa; AP = Asia Pacific.
The following table lists the specifications of the processors for the MX1020 and MX1021 systems.
Memory
The MX1020 and MX1021 systems support Lenovo TruDDR4 memory. TruDDR4 memory uses the highest-quality components sourced from Tier 1 DRAM suppliers and only memory that meets strict requirements is selected. It is compatibility tested and tuned to maximize performance and reliability.
The systems support up to four DIMMs. The processor has four memory channels, and there is one DIMM per channel.
The following rules apply when selecting the memory configuration:
- The systems support from 64 GB to 256 GB of memory capacity.
- RDIMMs and LRDIMMs are supported at the rated speeds of 2666 MHz.
- All DIMMs operate at the same speed, which is determined by the maximum memory speed supported by the specific processor (2133 MHz or 2400 MHz).
Note: Maximum memory speed can be achieved when Max performance mode is enabled in UEFI. - All DIMMs must be of the same type and capacity (the same part number of feature code).
The following memory protection technologies are supported:
- ECC
- SDDC (for x4-based memory DIMMs)
- Patrol scrubbing
- Demand scrubbing
The following table lists the memory options that are available for selection.
Internal storage
The MX1020 and MX1021 systems support the following configurations for data storage:
- 4x M.2 SATA/NVMe non-hot-swap drive sockets or
- 8x M.2 NVMe non-hot-swap drive sockets
In addition, the systems support two internal M.2 SATA SSDs for the Windows Server boot volume.
The following table lists the internal storage options.
The following table lists supported internal storage configurations.
^ The numbers in brackets (x or x+y) specify the quantity of M.2 drive sockets connected to each of the data drive enablement kits.
Configuration notes:
- One riser cage and one or two data drive enablement kits are required for selection.
- The SATA interface in the enablement kit provides 4x SATA 6 Gbps ports that are routed from the SATA AHCI controller in the PCH for JBOD (non-RAID) connectivity to the SATA SSDs in the M.2 drive sockets.
- The NVMe interface in the enablement kit provides 4x PCIe 3.0 x4 ports that are routed directly from the processor for JBOD (non-RAID) connectivity to the NVMe PCIe SSDs in the M.2 drive sockets.
- Mixing SATA SSDs and NVMe PCIe SSDs is not allowed.
- The M.2 Mirroring Enablement Kit is connected to the PCH via the PCIe link, and the kit supports two M.2 SATA SSDs configured in a RAID-1 drive group for a boot volume.
- To enable selection for operations under the Extreme Shock and Vibration (feature code BCDN) environmental conditions, the Extreme Shock and Vibe Riser Cage (feature code BAGF or BAGG) and Drive Enablement Kit (feature code BBZ5) must be selected.
Drives for internal storage
The following table lists M.2 drive selection options for the boot volume.
The following table lists drive options for the MX1020 and MX1021 systems.
Configuration notes:
- The MX1020 and MX1021 supports the following data drive configurations:
- Single-tier:
- 4 SATA SSDs or
- From 4 to 8 NVMe PCIe SSDs.
- Two-tier: Two NVMe PCIe high endurance SSDs (cache) and from 4 to 6 NVMe PCIe SSDs (capacity).
- Single-tier:
- For single-tier configurations, all SSDs (SATA or NVMe PCIe) must be of the same model and capacity (same feature code).
- For two-tier configurations, all cache SSDs (NVMe PCIe high endurance) must be of the same model and capacity (same feature code), and all capacity SSDs (NVMe PCIe) must be of the same model and capacity (same feature code).
- Mixing SATA SDDs and NVMe PCIe SSDs is not allowed.
Network connectivity
The MX1020 and MX1021 systems provide the following network connectivity interfaces with the network modules that use the Intel Ethernet Connection X722 10 GbE technology integrated into the Intel Xeon D-2100 Series processors:
- Two 10 GbE SFP+ and two 1 GbE RJ-45 ports; or
- Two 10 GbE RJ-45 and two 1 GbE RJ-45 ports; or
- Two 10 GbE RJ-45, two 1 GbE SFP, and two 1 GbE RJ-45 ports, Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), and LTE (optional).
Note: Wi-Fi and LTE interfaces have two external antennas.
The following table lists the network modules available for selection.
Configuration notes:
- A network module is required for selection.
- I350 Gigabit connections can only be used for management traffic, and are not supported for Compute VM traffic.
- To enable selection for operations under the Extreme Shock and Vibration (feature code BCDN) environmental conditions, the 10 GbE SFP+ Extreme Shock and Vibe (feature code BBZ7), 10 GbE RJ-45 (feature code B7Z7), or 10 GBE SFP+ Wireless Capable (feature code BBZ6) must be selected.
- 10 GbE ports support iWARP (RDMA over IP).
- 10 GbE Port 1 on the network modules supports direct connectivity to the XClarity Controller via the Network Controller Sideband Interface (NSCI) for out-of-band systems management.
- A two-node cluster supports direct node-to-node (no external switch is needed) or switched (an external switch is needed) network connectivity with the network ports on the network modules.
- Supported DAC cables should be purchased for the SFP+ network ports, and UTP Category 6 cables should be purchased for the 10 GbE or 1 GbE RJ-45 network ports. The maximum number of cables that are supported per network module equals the quantity of the network module ports, and all network ports must have the same type of the cable selected.
Note for customers in Mexico: Wireless functionality not supported in Mexico.
The following transceiver and cables can be purchased:
The following table lists cables for the 10 GbE and 1 GbE RJ-45 ports.
The following table lists DAC cables for the 10 GbE SFP+ ports.
GPU adapters
The following table lists additional supported GPU that can be installed in the PCIe slot when the PCIe Riser (feature B6FD) is selected.
Configuration Note: GPU consumes the only available PCIe slot, only 4 SSD or NVMe devices can be configured in any SE350 server that includes a GPU.
For information about the GPU, see the ThinkSystem GPU Summary, available at:
https://lenovopress.com/lp0768-thinksystem-thinkagile-gpu-summary
Power supplies and cables
The MX1020 and MX1021 systems can be configured with one -48 V DC power distribution module (PDM), or one 12 V PDM and one or two 240 W AC power adapters. The following table lists the power selection options.
Configuration notes:
- One of the PDMs is required for selection.
- If the 12 V PDM is selected, a minimum of one and a maximum of two 240 W AC adapters are required for selection.
- With two 240 W AC power adapters, the node is capable of N+N redundancy, depending on the configuration.
- To ensure that the proper quantity of 240 W AC power adapters is chosen for optimal performance, or configuration is capable of N+N redundancy, it is highly recommended to validate the node configuration for specific power requirements by using the latest version of the Lenovo Capacity Planner:
http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/lnvo-lcp
The MX1020 and MX1021 systems ship with one (-48V DC PDM, or 12V PDM and one AC power adapter) or two (12V PDM and two AC power adapters) customer-configured power cords per node. The following table lists the rack power cables and line cords that are available for selection.
Mounting
The MX1020 and MX1021 systems support the following mounting capabilities.
- Rack installation
- DIN Rail installation
- Wall-mount installation
- Desktop installation
- Stacked installation
The following table lists the mounting options that are available.
Rack installation
Two MX1020 and MX1021 systems can be installed in the ThinkAgile MX1021 E1 (1U) or E2 (2U) Enclosure for mounting in a rack cabinet. The following table lists the rack installation options that are available.
The following table summarizes the rail kit features and specifications.
* If a CMA is used, the rack cabinet must be at least 1100 mm (43.31 in.) deep.
** If a 0U PDU is used, the rack cabinet must be at least 1100 mm (43.31 in.) deep if no CMA is used, or at least 1200 mm (47.24 in.) deep if a CMA is used.
^ Measured when mounted on the rack, from the front surface of the front mounting flange to the rear most point of the rail.
Configuration note: MX1021 E1 and E2 enclosures do not support MX1021 nodes with the wireless network modules.
DIN Rail installation
The MX1020 and MX1021 systems can be mounted on a DIN Rail vertically by using the installation options listed in the following table.
Configuration notes:
- Either DIN Rail Kit (feature code B6F1) or DIN Mount Kit (Extreme Shock & Vibe) (feature code B87S) is required for selection (but not both kits at the same time).
- To enable selection for operations under the Extreme Shock and Vibration (feature code BCDN) environmental conditions, the DIN Mount Kit (Extreme Shock & Vibe) (feature code B87S) must be selected.
Wall-mount installation
The MX1020 and MX1021 systems can be mounted on a wall vertically by using the installation options listed in the following table.
| Description | Feature code | Quantity per node |
|---|---|---|
| ThinkSystem SE350 Node Sleeve | B6EZ | 1 |
| ThinkSystem SE350 AC Adapter Bracket | B6F0 | 1 |
Desktop installation
The MX1020 and MX1021 systems can be placed on a horizontal surface by using the installation options listed in the following table.
Software
The ThinkAgile MX1020 Appliance includes the preloaded Azure Stack HCI operating system only and requires activation via a CSP such as Lenovo Cloud Marketplace, with the option to purchase a Windows Server 2019 Datacenter license if unlimited guest OS VMs are desired.
The ThinkAgile MX1021 Certified Node can optionally have Windows Server 2019 Datacenter preinstalled.
Customers can use the existing Windows Server 2019 Datacenter software licenses, or they can purchase new software licenses from Lenovo or Microsoft. If the licenses are purchased from Lenovo, Windows Server 2019 can be factory-installed or shipped in the box with the certified node for the installation at the customer site.
The following table lists the Windows Server 2019 Datacenter software options that are available for selection from Lenovo for the MX1021 Certified Node.
The following table lists the Windows Server software licenses that are derived by the configuration tool based on the selected processor and warranty period.
Configuration notes:
- The selection of Windows Server software licenses from Lenovo is optional.
- The quantity of core-based licenses is derived by the configuration tool based on the number of cores in the processor selected for the certified node.
Note: 8-core licenses are derived only for the Intel Xeon D-2143IT processors.
Systems management
The MX1020 and MX1021 systems support the following systems management tools:
Activation
Activation is an optional security feature of the MX1020 and MX1021 that ensures that the system delivered from the factory is only used by its intended recipient and that all data and applications remains secure. Activation is enabled on a factory order when the Security Pack Enabled feature code (feature BLZ2) is selected as described in the Security Pack section.
Enabled by default: Activation is enabled by default for new CTO orders. Activation can be disabled in the factory order as described in the Security Pack section.
If Activation is enabled, the system is delivered in system lockdown and will require activation before operation. There are three ways the server can be activated:
- Using a mobile device (iOS or Android) connect to the server to the mini-USB port on the front of the server and running the ThinkShield Edge Mobile Management app.
- Connecting the system to the Internet via the XCC management port on the front of the server and accessing the ThinkShield Key Vault Portal from a web browser on another system.
- In a disconnected mode, where neither a mobile device or an internet connection to the MX1020 and MX1021 are available.
Details of the activation process are described in the following documents:
- Activation Guide (2-page flyer that is included with the server)
- SE350 Setup Guide, Chapter 4
These documents are available from:
https://thinksystem.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/SE350/pdf_files.html?cp=2_0_0
For further information on activation and the use of the ThinkShield Edge Mobile Management app, including videos and tours, see this support page:
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/ht509033
Lenovo XClarity Controller
The MX1020 and MX1021 systems contain Lenovo XClarity Controller (XCC) Enterprise, which provides advanced service-processor control, monitoring, and alerting functions.
XClarity Controller Enterprise offers the following capabilities in these systems:
- Gathering and viewing system information and inventory
- Monitoring system status and health
- Alerting and notifications
- Event logging
- Syslog alerting
- Configuring security
- Updating system firmware
- Real-time power usage monitoring
- Displaying graphics for real-time and historical power usage data and temperature
- Capping power usage
- Remotely controlling power (Power on, Power off, Restart)
The XClarity Controller provides remote node management through the following interfaces:
- IPMI Version 2.0
- SNMP Version 3
- Common Information Model (CIM)
- DCMI Version 1.5
- Redfish REST API
- Web browser with HTML5 support
- Command-line interface
- Virtual Operator Panel with XClarity Mobile App via the front USB port with XClarity Controller access
Virtual Operator Panel provides quick access to system status, firmware, network, health, and alerts information. With proper authentication, it also allows to configure systems management and network settings and to control system power (Power on, Power off, Restart). The Virtual Operator Panel can be accessed from the XClarity Mobile App running on the Android or iOS mobile device that is connected to the front USB port with XClarity Controller access (See Components and connectors).
Lenovo XClarity Administrator and XClarity Pro
Lenovo XClarity Administrator is a centralized systems management solution that helps administrators deliver infrastructure faster. This solution integrates easily with Lenovo x86 servers, appliances, certified nodes, Top-of-Rack Ethernet switches, and storage systems, providing automated agent-less discovery, inventory, monitoring, and alerts across multiple systems. In addition, some managed endpoints support firmware updates and configuration management.
Lenovo XClarity Administrator is an optional software component for managing ThinkAgile MX Series systems which can be downloaded and used at no charge to discover and monitor the nodes and manage firmware upgrades for them.
If software support is required for XClarity Administrator and XClarity Integrator for System Center, 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 Pro license options available for selection.
Lenovo XClarity Administrator offers the following standard features that are available at no charge:
- Auto-discovery and monitoring of Lenovo x86 servers, appliances, certified nodes, Top-of-Rack Ethernet switches, and DM/DE/DS Series storage 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
For more information, refer to the Lenovo XClarity Administrator Product Guide:
http://lenovopress.com/tips1200
Lenovo XClarity Integrator for Microsoft Windows Admin Center
Lenovo XClarity Integrator for Microsoft Windows Admin Center is a software plug-in module for Lenovo XClarity Administrator that provides customers a smooth and seamless management experience across Windows Server hyperconverged and physical infrastructure in a single unified user interface.
Lenovo XClarity Integrator for Windows Admin Center offers the following features:
- Monitoring health status of cluster hardware and generating alerts
- Collecting inventory, including available firmware updates
- Managing firmware updates for nodes and clusters
- Performing remote management, including remote power on/off and remote control.
Lenovo XClarity Integrator for Windows Admin Center can be downloaded and used at no charge. For more information, refer to the Lenovo XClarity Integrator for Microsoft System Center web page:
http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/ht507549
Lenovo XClarity Integrator for Microsoft System Center
Lenovo XClarity Integrator for Microsoft System Center is a software plug-in module for Lenovo XClarity Administrator that allows customers to integrate the management features of the Lenovo x86 servers, appliances, and certified nodes with Microsoft System Center.
Lenovo XClarity Integrator for System Center offers the following features:
- Integrated end-to-end management of node hardware with monitoring of both physical node and virtual server health
- Deployment of the latest Lenovo firmware and driver update management
- Non-disruptive node maintenance in clustered environments that reduces workload downtime by dynamically migrating workloads from affected hosts during rolling firmware updates
- 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
Lenovo XClarity Integrator for System Center can be downloaded and used at no charge. For more information, refer to the Lenovo XClarity Integrator for Microsoft System Center web page:
http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/lnvo-manage
Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager
Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager provides a stand-alone, web-based agent-less power management console that provides real time data and enables you to observe, plan and manage power and cooling for Lenovo servers, appliances, and certified nodes. Using built-in intelligence, it identifies node power consumption trends and ideal power settings and performs cooling analysis so that you can define and optimize power-saving policies.
Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager offers the following capabilities:
- Monitors room, row, rack, and device levels in the data center
- Reports vital system information, such as power, temperature and resource utilization
- Monitors inlet temperature to locate hot spots, reducing the risk of data or device damage
- Provides finely-grained controls to limit platform power in compliance with IT policy
- Generates alerts when a user-defined threshold is reached
Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager is an optional software component for the MX systems that is licensed on a per managed node basis, that is, each managed system requires a license. The 1-node Energy Manager license is included in the XClarity Controller Enterprise upgrade.
For more information, refer to the Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager web page:
http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/lnvo-lxem
Security
The MX1020 and MX1021 systems offer the following security features:
- System Lockdown Mode
- Motion detection
- Power-on password
- Administrator's password
- Secure firmware updates
- Onboard Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0 (available worldwide excluding PRC)
- Nationz Trusted Platform Module v2.0 (PRC only)
- Chassis intrusion detection (optional)
- Security-lock slot with intelligent lock position switch (turns optional intrusion detection on or off)
- Lockable front bezel (optional)
- Self-encrypting drives (optional)
The following table lists the security options that are available for the MX1020 and MX1021 systems.
Configuration notes:
- The Sleeve Locking Bezel (feature code B6GD) is supported only with the Node Sleeve (feature code B6EZ).
- If the Sleeve Locking Bezel (feature code B6GD) is selected, the Dust Filter (feature code B6KU) is required for selection.
Security Pack
The Security Pack is the collection of security and activation features of the MX1020 and MX1021:
- Unique tamper detection (such as G-sensor) and Automatic actions on tamper detection
- Enablement of local Self-encrypting (SED) authentication key (AK) management
- Mandatory claiming and activation process to identify the owner of MX1020 and MX1021 when the server is first delivered/powered on
| Feature code | Description |
|---|---|
| BLZ2 | ThinkEdge Security Pack Enabled |
| BKFC | ThinkEdge Security Pack Disabled (default) |
Notes:
- The Security Pack features setting cannot be changed after the system leaves the factory. For example, if you select feature BLZ2 to enable the Security Pack features, then the system will require activation before it can be first used. Similarly, if your system was configured in the factory with Security Pack disabled, you cannot enable it at a later time.
- Customers can use the ThinkShield Portal to determine which of their systems have Security Pack enabled or disabled (you will see "Standard" if the system has Security Pack disabled).
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.
| 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.
Physical specifications
The MX1020 and MX1021 systems have the following dimensions and weight (approximate):
- Height 43 mm (1.7 in.)
- Width: 209 mm (8.2 in.)
- Depth: 376 mm (14.8 in.)
- Weight (fully-configured): 3.6 kg (7.9 lb)
When installed in the node sleeve, the MX1020 and MX1021 systems have the following dimensions (approximate):
- Height 49 mm (1.9 in.)
- Width: 217 mm (8.5 in.)
- Depth: 422 mm (16.6 in.)
The ThinkAgile E1 Enclosure has the following dimensions and weight (approximate):
- Height: 43 mm (1.7 in.)
- Width: 435 mm (17.1 in.)
- Depth: 736 mm (29.0 in.)
- Weight (with two fully-configured systems and four AC power adapters): 15 kg (33.1 lb)
The ThinkAgile E2 Enclosure has the following dimensions and weight (approximate):
- Height: 87 mm (3.4 in.)
- Width: 435 mm (17.1 in.)
- Depth: 441 mm (17.4 in.)
- Weight (with two fully-configured systems and four AC power adapters]): 15 kg (33.1 lb)
Operating environment
The MX1020 and MX1021 systems comply with ASHRAE class A4 specifications. The node performance might be impacted when the operating temperature is outside the ASHRAE A4 specifications, or outside the ASHRAE A2 specifications in case of a fan failure.
The systems are supported in the following environment:
- Air temperature:
- Operating:
- Extended range: 0 °C - 55 °C (32 °F - 131 °F)
- Standard range: 0 °C - 45 °C (32 °F - 113 °F), including ASHRAE:
- ASHRAE Class A4: 5 °C - 45 °C (41 °F - 113 °F); for altitudes above 900 m (2,953 ft), decrease the maximum ambient temperature by 1 °C for every 125-m (410-ft) increase in altitude
- ASHRAE Class A2 (in case of a fan failure): 10 °C - 35 °C (50 °F - 95 °F); for altitudes above 900 m (2,953 ft), decrease the maximum ambient temperature by 1 °C for every 300-m (984-ft) increase in altitude
- Non-operating:
- Extended range: 0 °C - 55 °C (32 °F - 131 °F)
- Standard range: 0 °C - 45 °C (32 °F - 113 °F), including ASHRAE Class A4 and Class A2: 5 °C - 45 °C (41 °F - 113 °F)
- Storage: -40 °C - +60 °C (-40 °F - 140 °F)
- Operating:
- Maximum altitude: 3050 m (10,000 ft)
- Humidity:
- Operating: 8% - 90% (non-condensing); maximum dew point: 24 °C (75 °F)
- Storage: 8% - 90% (non-condensing)
- Electrical:
- 240 W AC Adapter: 100 to 127 V, 200 to 240 V (nominal) AC; 50 Hz / 60 Hz
- -48 V DC PDM: -40 to -72 V DC
- Acoustics (maximum configuration, operating): 5.7 bels
- Operational shock:
- Standard: 15 G for 11 milliseconds in each direction (positive and negative X, Y, and Z axes)
- High: 30 G for 11 milliseconds in each direction (positive and negative X, Y, and Z axes)
- Extreme: 40 G for 6 milliseconds in each direction (positive and negative X, Y, and Z axes)
- Operational vibration:
- Standard: 0.21 G rms at 5 Hz to 500 Hz for 15 minutes across 3 axes
- High: 3 G rms at 5 Hz to 500 Hz for 60 minutes across 3 axes
- Extreme: 3 G rms at 5 Hz to 500 Hz for 60 minutes across 3 axes
The following table lists the maximum system power load, rated inlet current, and system heat output based on the power supply and source voltage.
The following table lists the selection options for the environmental conditions.
Configuration notes:
- Node components that are required for the selected environmental conditions will be derived by the configuration tool.
- To support the extended temperature range, the nodes must meet the following hardware configuration requirements:
- No 5100 M.2 SSDs installed.
- No NVMe SSDs installed.
- No 12 V PDMs in the nodes installed in the MX1021 Enclosure.
Regulatory compliance
The MX1020 and MX1021 systems conform to the following regulations:
- FCC Title 47 CFR Part 15 Subpart B
- ICES-003/NMB-03, Class A
- CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1-14
- UL62368-1
- NOM-019
- AS/NZS CISPR 32, Class A
- CCC GB4943.1, GB9254 Class A, GB17625.1, CECP, CELP
- BSMI CNS13438, Class A; CNS14336-1; CNS15663
- KN32, Class A; KN35
- BIS IS 13252 (Part 1)
- VCCI, Class A
- TR CU 020/2011; TR CU 004/2011
- IEC62368-1 (CB Certificate and CB Test Report)
- CE Mark (EN55032 Class A, EN60950-1, EN55024, EN50581, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN62368-1)
- CISPR 32, Class A
- TUV-GS (EK1-ITB2000, EN62368-1)
- Reduction of Hazardous Substances (ROHS)
Warranty and support
The ThinkAgile MX Series appliances can be configured with a three-, four, or five-year hardware warranty with 24x7 ThinkAgile Premier Single Point of Support (Lenovo appliance hardware and Microsoft software) and various levels of coverage with a well-defined scope of services, including service hours, response time, term of service, and service agreement terms and conditions.
For more information refer to the Lenovo Support Plan - MX Appliance support plan https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/HT511522
The MX Certified Nodes can be configured with a three-, four-, or five-year hardware warranty and various levels of service coverage with a well-defined scope of services, including service hours, response time, term of service, and service agreement terms and conditions.The base warranty provides 9x5 Next Business Day response with parts delivered. Lenovo’s additional support services provide a sophisticated, unified support structure for a customer's data center, with an experience consistently ranked number one in customer satisfaction worldwide.
For more information refer to the Lenovo Support Plan - MX Certified Nodes https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/ht507709
Lenovo’s additional support services provide a sophisticated, unified support structure for your data center, with an experience consistently ranked number one in customer satisfaction worldwide. Available offerings include:
- Warranty Upgrade (Preconfigured Support)
Services are available to meet the on-site response time targets that match the criticality of your systems.
- 3, 4, or 5 years of service coverage
- 1-year or 2-year post-warranty extensions
- Foundation Service: 9x5 service coverage with next business day onsite response. YourDrive YourData is an optional extra (see below).
- Essential Service: 24x7 service coverage with 4-hour onsite response or 24-hour committed repair (available only in select countries). Bundled with YourDrive YourData.
- Advanced Service: 24x7 service coverage with 2-hour onsite response or 6-hour committed repair (available only in select countries). Bundled with YourDrive YourData.
- Managed Services
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.
- Technical Account Management (TAM)
A Lenovo Technical Account Manager helps you optimize the operation of your data center based on a deep understanding of your business. You gain direct access to your Lenovo TAM, who serves as your single point of contact to expedite service requests, provide status updates, and furnish reports to track incidents over time. In addition, your TAM will help proactively make service recommendations and manage your service relationship with Lenovo to make certain your needs are met.
- Enterprise Server Software Support
Enterprise Software Support is an additional support service providing customers with software support on Microsoft, Red Hat, SUSE, and VMware applications and systems. Around the clock availability for critical problems plus unlimited calls and incidents helps customers address challenges fast, without incremental costs. Support staff can answer troubleshooting and diagnostic questions, address product comparability and interoperability issues, isolate causes of problems, report defects to software vendors, and more.
- YourDrive YourData
Lenovo’s YourDrive YourData is a multi-drive retention offering that ensures your data is always under your control, regardless of the number of drives that are installed in your Lenovo server. In the unlikely event of a drive failure, you retain possession of your drive while Lenovo replaces the failed drive part. Your data stays safely on your premises, in your hands. The YourDrive YourData service can be purchased in convenient bundles and is optional with Foundation Service. It is bundled with Essential Service and Advanced Service.
- Health Check
Having a trusted partner who can perform regular and detailed health checks is central to maintaining efficiency and ensuring that your systems and business are always running at their best. Health Check supports Lenovo-branded server, storage, and networking devices, as well as select Lenovo-supported products from other vendors that are sold by Lenovo or a Lenovo-Authorized Reseller.
Examples of region-specific warranty terms are second or longer business day parts delivery or parts-only base warranty.
If warranty terms and conditions include onsite labor for repair or replacement of parts, Lenovo will dispatch a service technician to the customer site to perform the replacement. Onsite labor under base warranty is limited to labor for replacement of parts that have been determined to be field-replaceable units (FRUs). Parts that are determined to be customer-replaceable units (CRUs) do not include onsite labor under base warranty.
If warranty terms include parts-only base warranty, Lenovo is responsible for delivering only replacement parts that are under base warranty (including FRUs) that will be sent to a requested location for self-service. Parts-only service does not include a service technician being dispatched onsite. Parts must be changed at customer’s own cost and labor and defective parts must be returned following the instructions supplied with the spare parts.
Lenovo Service offerings are region-specific. Not all preconfigured support and upgrade options are available in every region. For information about Lenovo service upgrade offerings that are available in your region, refer to the following resources:
- Service part numbers in Lenovo Data Center Solution Configurator (DCSC):
http://dcsc.lenovo.com/#/services - Lenovo Services Availability Locator
http://lenovolocator.com/
For service definitions, region-specific details, and service limitations, please refer to the following documents:
- Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty for Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) Servers and System Storage
http://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/ht503310 - Lenovo Data Center Services Agreement
http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/ht116628
Deployment services
The MX systems can optionally include Lenovo deployment services to get customers up and running quickly.
The following Lenovo custom installation services are optional for both MX Premier Solutions and MX Certified Nodes:
- Unpacking and inspecting the systems
- Mounting the systems (rack cabinet, desktop, stack, bookshelf, wall or ceiling, or rack installation)
- Connecting the systems to electrical power and network
- Checking and updating firmware to the latest levels
- Verifying operations
- Disposal of the packaging materials (within the customer site)
The following Lenovo deployment services are optional for both MX Premier Solutions and MX Certified Nodes:
- Conducting remote preparation and planning
- Verifying firmware versions and performing firmware updates, if needed
- Configuring XCC management settings
- Configuring Storage Spaces Direct
- Configuring Microsoft System Center and discovering hosts and storage (if System Center is used)
- Configuring Lenovo XClarity network settings and performing discovery and inventory (if XClarity is selected)
- Transferring knowledge
- Developing post-installation documentation
The following table lists ThinkAgile Health Check & Deployment offerings are available for ThinkAgile MX customers. These offerings are performed by Lenovo Professional Services.
- Onsite Deployment: Install, configure, and validate solution on-site, and conduct knowledge transfer.
- Remote Deployment: Install, configure, and validate solution remotely, and conduct knowledge transfer.
- Remote Health Check: Report & remediation of hardware and cluster health issues, including firmware and software updates.
For more information, refer to the Data Center Implementation Services web page:
https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/data-center/services/implementation-services/
Lenovo Financial Services
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Manage your financed solutions with electronic access to your lease documents, payment histories, invoices and asset information.
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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.
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Related publications and links
For more information, see these resources:
- Lenovo ThinkAgile MX Certified Node product page
https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/data-center/software-defined-infrastructure/ThinkAgile-MX-Certified-Node/p/WMD00000377 - Lenovo Data Center Solution Configurator (DCSC):
https://dcsc.lenovo.com - Microsoft Azure Stack HCI documentation
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure-stack/hci/overview - Lenovo ThinkAgile MX Best Recipes
https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/ht507406 - Lenovo ThinkAgile MX Information Center
https://thinkagile.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/com.lenovo.thinkagile.7Z20.doc/mx_appliances.html?cp=3 - Lenovo Certified Configurations for Microsoft Azure Stack HCI (S2D)
https://lenovopress.com/lp0866 - Lenovo Data Center Support
https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com
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Full Change History
Changes in the April 3, 2024 update:
- Changed ThinkAgile Advantage support to ThinkAgile Premier Support
Changes in the March 14, 2023 update:
- Added support for the following drives: Drives for internal storage section:
- ThinkSystem M.2 7450 PRO 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 NHS SSD (with Heatsink), 4XB7A82852
- ThinkSystem M.2 5400 PRO 480GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb NHS SSD, 4XB7A82287
- ThinkSystem M.2 5400 PRO 960GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb NHS SSD, 4XB7A82288
Changes in the November 14, 2022 update:
- Added additional GPU support - GPU-Adapters section:
- ThinkSystem NVIDIA A2 16GB PCIe Gen4 Passive GPU, 4X67A81547
Changes in the September 7, 2022 update:
- The following is withdranw from marketing:
- ThinkSystem 64GB TruDDR4 2666 MHz (4Rx4 1.2V) LRDIMM, 7X77A01305
Changes in the June 7, 2022 update:
- Added the following three drives to the Drives for internal storage section
- ThinkSystem M.2 7450 MAX 800GB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 NHS SSD (with Heatsink), 4XB7A82676
- ThinkSystem M.2 7450 PRO 960GB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 NHS SSD (with Heatsink), 4XB7A82674
- ThinkSystem M.2 7450 PRO 1.92TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 NHS SSD (with Heatsink), 4XB7A82675
Changes in the April 8, 2022 update:
- The Security Pack is disabled by default for the MX1020 and MX1021 - Security section
Changes in the January 4, 2022 update:
- Added Windows Server 2022 feature codes - Software section
Changes in the July 20, 2021 update:
- New capability for factory orders (CTO) to disable the unique security features of the MX1020 and MX1021 at the factory - Security section
- Activation is now disabled by default for new CTO orders
Changes in the June 18, 2021 update:
- The Windows Server 2019 Datacenter (8 core) ROBO only licenses are withdrawn - Software section
Changes in the March 3, 2021 update:
- New E1 and E2 Enclosures for ThinkAgile MX1020 Appliance - Models section
Changes in the January 22, 2021 update:
- New ThinkAgile MX1020 Appliance
Changes in the July 21, 2020 update
- Added ThinkAgile MX1021 E2 Enclosure
- Added wireless connectivity
First published: 28 April 2020
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