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Abstract
The Lenovo ThinkSystem SN550 V2 is a high-performance blade server that offers enhanced security, efficiency, and reliability features to handle business-critical workloads. The server supports the third-generation Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family of processors.
This product guide provides essential information to understand the SN550 V2 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 V2 compute node and consider its use in IT solutions.
Change History
Changes in the August 8, 2023 update:
- Added the following 2.5-inch SATA SSDs - Internal drive options section:
- ThinkSystem 2.5" CM893a 1.92TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A89423
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM893a 480GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A87524
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM893a 960GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A87525
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM893a 1.92TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A87526
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM893a 3.84TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A87527
Introduction
The Lenovo ThinkSystem SN550 V2 is a high-performance blade server that offers enhanced security, efficiency, and reliability features to handle business-critical workloads. The server incorporates up to two third-generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors which feature up to 36 cores each, core speeds up to 3.6 GHz, and TDP values up to 205W.
Suggested uses: database, virtualization, enterprise applications, collaboration and email, streaming media, Web, HPC, and cloud applications.
Figure 1 shows the ThinkSystem SN550 V2 server.
Did you know?
The SN550 V2 server uses the new third-generation Intel Xeon Scalable Silver, Gold and Platinum processors and memory can now operate at speeds up to 3200 MHz. The server also supports six EDSFF form-factor NVMe drives as an alternative to standard 2.5-inch SSDs and HDDs to maximize internal storage.
Key features
The ThinkSystem SN550 V2 is a high-availability 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 V2 offers the following features to boost performance, improve scalability, and reduce costs:
- Up to 14 SN550 V2 servers can be installed in one Flex System Enterprise chassis.
- Supports one or two third-generation Intel Xeon Processor Scalable processors
- Up to 36 cores and 72 threads
- Core speeds of up to 3.6 GHz
- TDP ratings of up to 205W
- Support for up to 16 TruDDR4 memory DIMMs operating at up to 3200 MHz means you have the fastest available memory subsystem.
- Each processor supports 8 DIMMS, each with its own memory channel.
- Using 128GB 3DS RDIMMs, the server supports up to 2TB of system memory.
- Supports the new Intel Optane Persistent Memory 200 Series for advanced in-memory database applications, dense-virtualization; up to eight PMem Modules can be installed in conjunction with regular system memory.
- Optional support for high-performance PCIe-attached NVMe SSDs can significantly improve I/O performance.
- Support for high-bandwidth PCIe 3.0 I/O adapters; up to two in each SN550 V2 server.
- Support for up to 50 Gb Ethernet and 16 Gb Fibre Channel
Availability and serviceability
The SN550 V2 provides the following features to simplify serviceability and increase system up-time:
- Designed to run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- The blade server design of the SN550 V2 and Enterprise Chassis makes it very easy to service the servers, since there are no cables to disconnect and reconnect.
- 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) and memory mirroring 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 V2:
- 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 V2 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.
Components and connectors
The following figure shows the front of the server.
Figure 2. Front view of the ThinkSystem SN550 V2 server
The following figure shows the locations of key components inside the SN550 V2 with a RAID adapter installed and the M.2 adapter and drives installed.
Figure 3. Inside view of the ThinkSystem SN550 V2 server with RAID
The following figure shows inside the SN550 V2 with EDSFF drives installed.
Figure 4. Inside view of the ThinkSystem SN550 V2 server with EDSFF drives
System architecture
Standard specifications
The following table lists the standard specifications.
Components | Specification |
---|---|
Machine Type | 7Z69 |
Form factor | Standard-width Flex System compute node. |
Chassis support | Flex System Enterprise Chassis with CMM2. |
Processor | One or two third-generation Intel Xeon Scalable processor (formerly codenamed "Ice Lake"). Supports processors up to 36 cores, core speeds of up to 3.6 GHz, and TDP ratings of up to 205W. Two or three UPI links between the processors depending on the processor selected. |
Chipset | Intel C621A "Lewisburg" chipset, part of the platform codenamed "Whitley" |
Memory | 16 DIMM slots with two processors (8 DIMM slots per processor). Each processor has 8 memory channels, with 1 DIMM per channel (DPC). Lenovo TruDDR4 RDIMMs and 3DS RDIMMs are supported. DIMM slots are shared between standard system memory and persistent memory. DIMMs operate at up to 3200 MHz. |
Persistent memory | Supports up to 8x Intel Optane Persistent Memory 200 Series modules (4 per processor) installed in the DIMM slots. Persistent memory (Pmem) is installed in combination with system memory DIMMs. |
Memory maximums | With RDIMMs: Up to 2TB by using 16x 128GB 3DS RDIMMs With Persistent Memory: Up to 2TB by using 8x 128GB 3DS RDIMMs and 8x 128GB Pmem modules |
Memory protection | ECC, SDDC (for x4-based memory DIMMs), ADDDC (for x4-based memory DIMMs, requires Platinum or Gold processors), and memory mirroring. |
Disk drives | Either 2x 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays or 6x EDSFF E1.S hot-swap drive bays. 2.5-inch drive bays support SSDs or HDDs and drives can be either SAS/SATA or NVMe/SATA, depending on the backplane selected. Optional support for up to two M.2 SSD. |
Maximum internal storage |
|
Storage controller |
|
PCI Expansion slots |
Two I/O connectors supporting Ethernet or Fibre Channel adapters. PCI Express 4.0 x16 interface. |
Ports | Front: One USB 3.0 port, one console breakout cable port. The breakout port supports a KVM Breakout Cable that provides a video port, serial port and two USB 2.0 ports. Breakout cable ships standard with chassis; more cables optional with part number 4X97A83021 or 81Y5286. |
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 2.0 (TPM 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: 6.6 kg (14 lb). |
SN550 V2 servers are shipped with the following items:
- Documentation flyer
Models
ThinkSystem SN550 V2 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 base CTO models are available for the SN550 V2 as listed in the following table, CTO1WW and CTOLWW:
- The CTO1WW base CTO model is for general business and is selectable by choosing General Purpose mode in DCSC.
- The CTOLWW base model is intended for High Performance Computing (HPC) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) configurations and solutions, including configurations for Lenovo Scalable Infrastructure (LeSI), and is enabled using either the HPC & AI LeSI Solutions mode or HPC & AI Hardware mode in DCSC. CTOLWW configurations can also be built using System x and Cluster Solutions Configurator (x-config).
Preconfigured server models may also be available for the SN550 V2, 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 ThinkSystem SN550 V2 server.
Machine Type/Model General purpose |
Machine Type/Model for HPC and AI |
Description |
---|---|---|
7Z69CTO1WW | 7Z69CTOLWW | ThinkSystem SN550 V2 – 3-year Warranty |
The following table lists the base feature code for CTO configurations of the SN550 V2.
Feature code | Description |
---|---|
B98M | Lenovo ThinkSystem SN550 V2 Server |
The following tables list the available preconfigured models, grouped by region.
Refer to the Specifications section for information about standard features of the server.
Models for Australia and New Zealand
Model | Intel Xeon processors† | Memory | Drive bays | RAID | Drives | M.2 drives |
10 GbE* | I/O slots | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Standard models | |||||||||||
7Z69A00LAP | 1x Silver 4310 12C 120W 2.1GHz | 1x 32GB 2Rx8 | 2x NVMe/SATA | RSTe RAID | Open | Open | 1x CN4052S | 1 used, 2 max | |||
7Z69A00MAP | 1x Silver 4314 16C 135W 2.4GHz | 1x 32GB 2Rx8 | 2x NVMe/SATA | RSTe RAID | Open | Open | 1x CN4052S | 1 used, 2 max | |||
7Z69A00NAP | 1x Silver 4316 20C 150W 2.3GHz | 1x 32GB 2Rx8 | 2x NVMe/SATA | RSTe RAID | Open | Open | 1x CN4052S | 1 used, 2 max | |||
7Z69A00KAP | 1x Gold 5317 12C 150W 3.0GHz | 1x 32GB 2Rx8 | 2x NVMe/SATA | RSTe RAID | Open | Open | 1x CN4052S | 1 used, 2 max | |||
7Z69A00JAP | 1x Gold 5320 26C 185W 2.2GHz | 1x 32GB 2Rx8 | 2x NVMe/SATA | RSTe RAID | Open | Open | 1x CN4052S | 1 used, 2 max |
† Processor detail: Quantity, model, core count, TDP, core frequency
Chassis support
Up to 14 SN550 V2 server are supported in the Lenovo Flex System Enterprise Chassis, as shown in the following figure.
Figure 6. ThinkSystem SN550 V2 servers installed in the Flex System Enterprise Chassis
The SN550 V2 server is supported in the Flex System chassis as listed in the following table.
Chassis models | Description | Supports SN550 V2 |
---|---|---|
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 2.7.0 or later to support the SN550 V2.
Up to 14 SN550 V2 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 V2
- 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 general guidelines about what number of SN550 V2 servers can be installed. For a more specific determination on how many servers can be installed for a detailed hardware configuration, 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 V2 servers that can be installed
- Yellow = Some bays must be left empty in the chassis
TDP | 2500W (200-208VAC input voltage) | 2745W (220-240VAC input voltage) | ||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6 PSUs, N+1, with throttle | 6 PSUs, N+1, no throttle | 6 PSUs, N+N, with throttle | 6 PSUs, N+N, no throttle | 5 PSUs, N+1, with throttle | 4 PSUs, N+1, with throttle | 6 PSUs, N+1, with throttle | 6 PSUs, N+1, no throttle | 6 PSUs, N+N, with throttle | 6 PSUs, N+N, no throttle | 5 PSUs, N+1, with throttle | 4 PSUs, N+1, with throttle | |
105W | 14 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 14 |
120W | 14 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 13 |
135W | 14 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 12 |
140W | 14 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 12 |
150W | 14 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 12 |
165W | 14 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 11 |
185W | 14 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 11 |
195W | 14 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 10 |
205W | 14 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 10 |
230W | 14 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 9 |
235W* | 14 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 9 |
250W* | 14 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 9 |
* Processors only supported by special bid order process
Processors
The SN550 V2 supports processors in the third-generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processor family. The server supports one or two processors.
Topics in this section:
Additional processors, including those up to 250W TDP, may be supported via the Special Bid process. Contact your Lenovo representative for more information.
Some processors include a suffix letter in the processor model number:
- M: Media Processing optimized
- N: NFV optimized
- P: High frequency-optimized for IaaS virtualization customers
- Q: Optimized for liquid cooling
- S: Large (512GB) SGX Enclave size
- T: High Tcase
- U: Single socket
- V: High density/low power-optimized for SaaS virtualization customers
- Y: Speed Select
Memory tiers: All processors support up to 6TB of memory. There are no L or M suffix processors.
Options part numbers only for second processor: The option part numbers listed in the table are only for use when adding a second processor. It is not supported to upgrade any processors already installed.
Part number | Feature code |
Description | Maximum quantity† |
---|---|---|---|
4XG7A63543 | BB2N | SN550 V2 Intel Xeon Silver 4309Y 8C 105W 2.8GHz Option Kit w/o Fan | 2 |
4XG7A63540 | BB3C | SN550 V2 Intel Xeon Silver 4310 12C 120W 2.1GHz Option Kit w/o Fan | 2 |
4XG7A63539 | BB2Z | SN550 V2 Intel Xeon Silver 4314 16C 135W 2.4GHz Option Kit w/o Fan | 2 |
4XG7A63544 | BB39 | SN550 V2 Intel Xeon Silver 4316 20C 150W 2.3GHz Option Kit w/o Fan | 2 |
4XG7A63542 | BB3M | SN550 V2 Intel Xeon Gold 5315Y 8C 140W 3.2GHz Option Kit w/o Fan | 2 |
4XG7A63541 | BB30 | SN550 V2 Intel Xeon Gold 5317 12C 150W 3.0GHz Option Kit w/o Fan | 2 |
4XG7A63546 | BB3E | SN550 V2 Intel Xeon Gold 5318N 24C 150W 2.1GHz Option Kit w/o Fan | 2 |
4XG7A63545 | BB35 | SN550 V2 Intel Xeon Gold 5318Y 24C 165W 2.1GHz Option Kit w/o Fan | 2 |
4XG7A63535 | BB2R | SN550 V2 Intel Xeon Gold 5320 26C 185W 2.2GHz Option Kit w/o Fan | 2 |
4XG7A63536 | BB4E | SN550 V2 Intel Xeon Gold 6326 16C 185W 2.9GHz Option Kit w/o Fan | 2 |
4XG7A63527 | BB3H | SN550 V2 Intel Xeon Gold 6330 28C 205W 2.0GHz Option Kit w/o Fan | 2 |
4XG7A63538 | BB3N | SN550 V2 Intel Xeon Gold 6330N 28C 165W 2.2GHz Option Kit w/o Fan | 2 |
4XG7A63534 | BB3D | SN550 V2 Intel Xeon Gold 6334 8C 165W 3.6GHz Option Kit w/o Fan | 2 |
4XG7A63533 | BB3S | SN550 V2 Intel Xeon Gold 6336Y 24C 185W 2.4GHz Option Kit w/o Fan | 2 |
4XG7A63526 | BB3P | SN550 V2 Intel Xeon Gold 6338 32C 205W 2.0GHz Option Kit w/o Fan | 2 |
4XG7A63532 | BB31 | SN550 V2 Intel Xeon Gold 6338N 32C 185W 2.2GHz Option Kit w/o Fan | 2 |
4XG7A63537 | BB3B | SN550 V2 Intel Xeon Gold 6342 24C 230W 2.8GHz Option Kit w/o Fan | 2 |
4XG7A63529 | BB2W | SN550 V2 Intel Xeon Gold 6346 16C 205W 3.1GHz Option Kit w/o Fan | 2 |
4XG7A63528 | BB2U | SN550 V2 Intel Xeon Gold 6354 18C 205W 3.0GHz Option Kit w/o Fan | 2 |
4XG7A63657 | BKDB | SN550 V2 Intel Xeon Platinum 8352M 32C 185W 2.3GHz Option Kit w/o Fan | 2 |
4XG7A63531 | BB2S | SN550 V2 Intel Xeon Platinum 8352V 36C 195W 2.1GHz Option Kit w/o Fan | 2 |
4XG7A63530 | BB2V | SN550 V2 Intel Xeon Platinum 8352Y 32C 205W 2.2GHz Option Kit w/o Fan | 2 |
† The server supports two processors. In the configurator, you can select 1 or 2 processor feature codes. However for option part numbers, only 1 is supported per server. The option part numbers are only for use when adding a second processor. It is not supported to use the option part numbers to upgrade any processors already installed.
Processor features
Supported processors have the following features:
- Third-generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors (formerly codenamed "Ice Lake")
- 10 nm process technology
- 8x DDR4 memory channels
- 64x PCIe 4.0 I/O lanes available for PCIe and NVMe devices
- 1.25 MB L2 cache per core
- 1.5 MB or more L3 cache per core
- Intel Deep Learning Boost, which provides built-in Artificial Intelligence (AI) acceleration with the Vector Neural Network Instruction set (VNNI). DL Boost and VNNI are designed to deliver significant, more efficient Deep Learning (Inference) acceleration for high-performance AI workloads.
- Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, which boosts performance for multithreaded applications by enabling simultaneous multithreading within each processor core, up to two threads per core.
- Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, which allows processor cores to run at maximum speeds during peak workloads by temporarily going beyond processor TDP.
- Intel Virtualization Technology (includes VT-x and VT-d), which integrates hardware-level virtualization hooks that allow operating system vendors to better use the hardware for virtualization workloads.
- Intel Speed Select Technology, supported on some processor models, enables increased core Turbo Boost frequency on specific individual cores to maximize application performance.
- Intel Advanced Vector Extensions 512 (AVX-512), to enable acceleration of enterprise-class workloads, including databases and enterprise resource planning (ERP).
- Up to two Intel AVX-512 Fused-Multiply Add (FMA) units
- Intel SGX (Software Guard Extensions) and Intel TME (Total Memory Encryption) security features
- Two or three Intel Ultra Path Interconnect (UPI) links at up to 11.2 GT/s, to maximize inter-processor communication
The following table compares the features of the supported third-generation Intel Xeon processors.
Abbreviations used in the table:
- TB: Turbo Boost 2.0
- UPI: Ultra Path Interconnect
- TDP: Thermal Design Power
- SGX: Software Guard Extensions
- PMem: Persistent Memory support
CPU model |
Cores/ threads |
Core speed (Base / TB max) |
L3 cache* | Max memory speed |
UPI links & speed |
TDP | SGX Enclave Size |
Pmem |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4309Y | 8 / 16 | 2.8 GHz / 3.6 GHz | 12 MB | 2667 MHz | 2 / 10.4 GT/s | 105W | 8 GB | No |
4310 | 12 / 24 | 2.1 GHz / 3.3 GHz | 18 MB | 2667 MHz | 2 / 10.4 GT/s | 120W | 8 GB | No |
4314 | 16 / 32 | 2.4 GHz / 3.4 GHz | 24 MB | 2667 MHz | 2 / 10.4 GT/s | 135W | 8 GB | Yes |
4316 | 20 / 40 | 2.3 GHz / 3.4 GHz | 30 MB | 2667 MHz | 2 / 10.4 GT/s | 150W | 8 GB | No |
5315Y | 8 / 16 | 3.2 GHz / 3.6 GHz | 12 MB | 2933 MHz | 3 / 11.2 GT/s | 140W | 64 GB | Yes |
5317 | 12 / 24 | 3.0 GHz / 3.6 GHz | 18 MB | 2933 MHz | 3 / 11.2 GT/s | 150W | 64 GB | Yes |
5318N | 24 / 48 | 2.1 GHz / 3.4 GHz | 36 MB | 2667 MHz | 3 / 11.2 GT/s | 150W | 64 GB | Yes |
5318Y | 24 / 48 | 2.1 GHz / 3.4 GHz | 36 MB | 2933 MHz | 3 / 11.2 GT/s | 165W | 64 GB | Yes |
5320 | 26 / 52 | 2.2 GHz / 3.4 GHz | 39 MB | 2933 MHz | 3 / 11.2 GT/s | 185W | 64 GB | Yes |
6326 | 16 / 32 | 2.9 GHz / 3.5 GHz | 24 MB | 3200 MHz | 3 / 11.2 GT/s | 185W | 64 GB | Yes |
6330 | 28 / 56 | 2.0 GHz / 3.1 GHz | 42 MB | 2933 MHz | 3 / 11.2 GT/s | 205W | 64 GB | Yes |
6330N | 28 / 56 | 2.2 GHz / 3.4 GHz | 42 MB | 2667 MHz | 3 / 11.2 GT/s | 165W | 64 GB | Yes |
6334 | 8 / 16 | 3.6 GHz / 3.7 GHz | 18 MB* | 3200 MHz | 3 / 11.2 GT/s | 165W | 64 GB | Yes |
6336Y | 24 / 48 | 2.4 GHz / 3.6 GHz | 36 MB | 3200 MHz | 3 / 11.2 GT/s | 185W | 64 GB | Yes |
6338 | 32 / 64 | 2.0 GHz / 3.2 GHz | 48 MB | 3200 MHz | 3 / 11.2 GT/s | 205W | 64 GB | Yes |
6338N | 32 / 64 | 2.2 GHz / 3.5 GHz | 48 MB | 2667 MHz | 3 / 11.2 GT/s | 185W | 64 GB | Yes |
6342 | 24 / 48 | 2.8 GHz / 3.5 GHz | 36 MB | 3200 MHz | 3 / 11.2 GT/s | 230W | 64 GB | Yes |
6346 | 16 / 32 | 3.1 GHz / 3.6 GHz | 36 MB* | 3200 MHz | 3 / 11.2 GT/s | 205W | 64 GB | Yes |
6354 | 18 / 36 | 3.0 GHz / 3.6 GHz | 39 MB* | 3200 MHz | 3 / 11.2 GT/s | 205W | 64 GB | Yes |
8352M | 32 / 64 | 2.3 GHz / 3.5 GHz | 48 MB | 3200 MHz | 3 / 11.2 GT/s | 185W | 64 GB | Yes |
8352V | 36 / 72 | 2.1 GHz / 3.5 GHz | 54 MB | 2933 MHz | 3 / 11.2 GT/s | 195W | 8 GB | Yes |
8352Y | 32 / 64 | 2.2 GHz / 3.4 GHz | 48 MB | 3200 MHz | 3 / 11.2 GT/s | 205W | 64 GB | Yes |
* L3 cache is 1.5 MB per core or larger. Processors with a larger L3 cache per core are marked with an *
One-processor configurations
The SN550 V2 can be used with only one processor installed. Core functions of the server (including the XClarity Controller) are connected to processor 1 as shown in the System architecture section.
With only one processor, the server has the following capabilities:
- 8 memory DIMMs for a 1TB maximum
- I/O expansion slot 1 is available
- 2x 2.5-inch drive support, SAS/SATA or NVMe/SATA
The following functions are not supported with only 1 processor installed:
- I/O expansion slot 2
- Use of EDSFF drives
Thermal restrictions by processor
Processors with a high TDP value or high thermal profile require a lower ambient temperature. See the Supported environment section for details.
Processor restriction by power supply
For existing Flex System customers where the SN550 V2 will be installed in an existing Flex System Enterprise Chassis, if you configure the SN550 V2 to have processors with a TDP of 135W or larger, then check which power supplies are installed in the chassis. If the chassis has Delta power supplies, then the processors will be capped at 125W due to an issue with the Delta power supplies. To prevent this from happening, replace the power supplies with Artesyn power supplies.
For new Flex System customers, if your order includes a new Enterprise Chassis, then the correct power supplies will already be configured so no further action is needed.
UEFI operating modes
The SN550 V2 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.
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 V2 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 V2, 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 V2 uses Lenovo TruDDR4 memory and supports 8 DIMMs per processor or 16 DIMMs with two processors installed. Each processor has eight memory channels with one DIMM per channel. With 128 GB 3DS RDIMMs installed, the SN550 V2 supports a total of 2 TB of system memory.
The SN550 V2 also supports Intel Optane Persistent Memory 200 Series, as described in the Persistent Memory section.
Memory operates at up to 3200 MHz, depending on the memory DIMMs and processor model selected. If the processor selected has a lower memory bus speed, then all DIMMs will operate at that lower speed.
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.
Part number | Feature code | Description | Maximum supported |
---|---|---|---|
RDIMMs | |||
4X77A08632 | B963 | ThinkSystem 16GB TruDDR4 3200MHz (2Rx8 1.2V) RDIMM | 16 (8 per processor) |
4X77A08633 | B964 | ThinkSystem 32GB TruDDR4 3200MHz (2Rx4 1.2V) RDIMM | 16 (8 per processor) |
4X77A08634 | B965 | ThinkSystem 32GB TruDDR4 3200MHz (2Rx8 1.2V) RDIMM | 16 (8 per processor) |
4X77A08635 | B966 | ThinkSystem 64GB TruDDR4 3200MHz (2Rx4 1.2V) RDIMM | 16 (8 per processor) |
3DS RDIMMs | |||
4X77A08636 | BA62 | ThinkSystem 128GB TruDDR4 3200 MHz (2S2Rx4 1.2V) 3DS RDIMM | 16 (8 per processor) |
The following rules apply when selecting the memory configuration:
- In the SN550 V2, the following DIMM quantities are supported per processor: 1, 2, 4, 6, and 8. Other quantities per processor are not supported.
- The server supports RDIMMs and 3DS RDIMMs; UDIMMs and LRDIMMs are not supported
- Mixing RDIMMs and 3DS RDIMMs is not supported
- Mixing x4 and x8 DIMMs is supported
For best performance, consider the following:
- Populate memory DIMMs in quantities of 8 per processor, so that all memory channels are used.
- 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
Note: Memory sparing is not supported
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. Memory rank sparing is not supported.
Persistent Memory
The SN550 V2 server supports Intel Optane Persistent Memory 200 Series, a new class of memory and storage technology explicitly architected for data center usage. Persistent memory is an innovative technology that delivers a unique combination of affordable large memory capacity and persistence (non-volatility). It offers significantly lower latency than fetching data from SSDs, even NVMe SSDs, and offers higher capacities than system memory.
Persistent memory technology can help boost the performance of data-intensive applications such as in-memory analytics, databases, content delivery networks, and high performance computing (HPC), as well as deliver consistent service levels at scale with higher virtual machine and container density. 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 supported persistent memory modules.
Part number |
Feature code |
Description | Maximum supported |
---|---|---|---|
4ZC7A08732 | B98B | ThinkSystem 128GB TruDDR4 3200MHz (1.2V) Intel Optane Persistent Memory | 8 (4 per processor) |
The following are the requirements when installing persistent memory (PMem) modules when installed in a two-socket server with third-generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors ("Ice Lake" processors):
- App Direct Mode and Memory Mode are supported. Mixed Mode is not supported.
- All PMem modules operate at 3200 MHz when the installed processor runs the memory bus at 3200 MHz.
- All installed PMem modules must be the same size. Mixing PMem modules of different capacities is not supported.
- Maximum 4 PMem modules per processor.
- Both interleaved and non-interleaved modes are supported.
- Memory mirroring is not supported with PMem modules installed
For details, including App Direct Mode and Memory Mode configuration requirements, see the Intel Optane Persistent Memory 200 Series product guide, https://lenovopress.com/LP1380
Internal storage
In this section:
Drive bays
The SN550 V2 server supports drives accessible from the front of the blade server (see Figure 2). The drives can be any one of the following configurations, depending on the drive backplane configured:
- 2x 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays either 12Gb SAS or 6 Gb SATA (mixing supported), connected to a RAID 530-4i adapter
- 2x 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays either 12Gb SAS or 6 Gb SATA (mixing supported), connected to a RAID 930-4i adapter with 2GB flash-backed cache
- 2x 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays either both NVMe or both 6Gb SATA (no mixing supported), connected to onboard NVMe and SATA ports. Each NVMe drive is connected to CPU 1 a using PCIe 4.0 x4 connection.
- 6x EDSFF E1.S hot-swap NVMe drive bays. Each NVMe drive is connected using PCIe 4.0 x4 connection. 2 drives connect to CPU 1 and 4 drives connect to CPU 2
The 2.5-inch drive bay and EDSFF drive bay alternatives are shown in the following figure.
Figure 7.SN550 V2 front drive bays
See the System architecture section to see how these connections are made.
The following table lists the backplane ordering information. For details about EDSFF, see the EDSFF drives section.
Tip: The SAS/SATA backplane part numbers and feature codes include the RAID adapter.
Part number | Feature code | Description |
---|---|---|
4M27A39665 | B98Y | ThinkSystem SN550 V2 RAID 530-4i 2 Drive Adapter Kit
|
4M27A39664 | B98X | ThinkSystem SN550 V2 RAID 930-4i-2GB 2 Drive Adapter Kit
|
4M27A39661 | B98V | ThinkSystem SN550 V2 NVMe/SATA Backplane
|
4M27A39663 | B98W | ThinkSystem SN550 V2 EDSFF Backplane
|
M.2 drives
The SN550 V2 also supports one or two M.2 form-factor SATA or NVMe drives for use as an operating system boot solution or as additional storage. The M.2 drives install into an M.2 module which is mounted horizontally in the server on top of memory DIMMs as shown in the Internal view of the server.
There are three M.2 modules supported, as listed in the following table.
Part number |
Feature code |
Description | SATA drives |
NVMe drives |
RAID | Maximum supported |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4Y37A09739 | B5XH | ThinkSystem M.2 SATA 2-Bay RAID Enablement Kit | Yes | No | Yes | 1 |
4Y37A09750 | B8P9 | ThinkSystem M.2 NVMe 2-Bay RAID Enablement Kit | No | Yes | Yes | 1 |
4Y37A09738 | B5XJ | ThinkSystem M.2 SATA/NVMe 2-Bay Enablement Kit | Yes | Yes | VROC | 1 |
Supported drives are listed in the Internal drive options section.
The M.2 SATA 2-Bay RAID Enablement Kit has the following features:
- Supports one or two SATA M.2 drives
- Support 42mm, 60mm, 80mm and 110mm drive form factors (2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110)
- RAID support via an onboard Marvell 88SE9230 SATA RAID Controller
- Support JBOD, RAID-0 and RAID-1 (RAID support requires two M.2 drives)
- PCIe 2.0 x2 host interface; 6Gbps SATA connection to the drives
- Management and configuration support via UEFI and OS-based tools
- Supports monitoring and reporting of events and temperature through I2C
- Firmware update via Lenovo firmware update tools
The M.2 NVMe 2-Bay RAID Enablement Kit has the following features:
- Supports one or two NVMe M.2 drives
- Support 42mm, 60mm, 80mm and 110mm drive form factors (2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110)
- RAID support via an onboard Marvell 88NR2241 NVMe RAID Controller
- With 1 drive, supports single-drive RAID-0
- With 2 drives, supports 2-drive RAID-0, 2-drive RAID-1, or two single-drive RAID-0 arrays
- PCIe 3.0 x2 host interface; PCIe 3.0 x1 connection to each drive
- Management and configuration support via UEFI and OS-based tools
- Supports monitoring and reporting of events and temperature through I2C
- Firmware update via Lenovo firmware update tools
The M.2 SATA/NVMe 2-Bay Enablement Kit has the following features:
- Supports one or two M.2 drives, either SATA or NVMe
- When two drives installed, they must be either both SATA or both NVMe
- Support 42mm, 60mm, 80mm and 110mm drive form factors (2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110)
- JBOD native support; no built-in RAID support (RAID can be enabled via Intel VROC)
- Either 6Gbps SATA or PCIe 3.0 x1 interface to the drives depending on the drives installed
- Supports monitoring and reporting of events and temperature through I2C
- Firmware update via Lenovo firmware update tools
For field upgrades, the SN550 V2 also requires an additional M.2 cable kit. Ordering information is listed in the following table.
Part number | Description |
---|---|
4X97A69394 | ThinkSystem SR670 V2/ SR675 V3/ SN550 V2 M.2 SATA/NVMe Cable
|
For further details about M.2 components, see the ThinkSystem M.2 Drives and M.2 Adapters product guide:
https://lenovopress.com/lp0769-thinksystem-m2-drives-adapters
EDSFF drives
The SN550 V2 supports EDSFF (Enterprise & Datacenter SSD Form Factor) drives with the E1.S (short) form factor. Up to six hot-swap EDSFF drives can be installed in the server.
EDSFF drives are a new type of NVMe solid-state drive and have the following characteristics:
- NVMe SSD with PCIe 4.0 x4 host interface
- Hot-swap drive tray
- Install vertically in the server
- E1.S form factor defined by SNIA specification SFF-TA-1006
- 112 mm (4.4 inches) long x 32 mm (1.2 inches) tall
A single EDSFF with a ThinkSystem hot-swap tray is shown in the following figure.
Figure 8. EDSFF E1.S form factor drive with hot-swap tray
The SN550 V2 supports 6x EDSFF drives, installed at the front of the server as shown in the following figure. EDSFF drives are installed behind a removable cover.
SED encryption key management with ISKLM
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. A Lenovo Feature on Demand (FoD) upgrade is used to enable this SKLM support in the management processor of the server.
The following table lists the part numbers and feature codes for the upgrades.
Part number | Feature code | Description |
---|---|---|
Security Key Lifecycle Manager - FoD (United States, Canada, Asia Pacific, and Japan) | ||
00D9998 | A5U1 | SKLM for System x/ThinkSystem w/SEDs - FoD per Install with 1 year S&S |
00D9999 | AS6C | SKLM for System x/ThinkSystem w/SEDs - FoD per Install with 3 year S&S |
Security Key Lifecycle Manager - FoD (Latin America, Europe, Middle East, and Africa) | ||
00FP648 | A5U1 | SKLM for System x/ThinkSystem w/SEDs - FoD per Install with 1 year S&S |
00FP649 | AS6C | SKLM for System x/ThinkSystem w/SEDs - FoD per Install with 3 year S&S |
The IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager software is available from Lenovo using the ordering information listed in the following table.
Part number | Description |
---|---|
7S0A007FWW | IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager Basic Edition Install License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months |
7S0A007HWW | IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager For Raw Decimal Terabyte Storage Resource Value Unit License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months |
7S0A007KWW | IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager For Raw Decimal Petabyte Storage Resource Value Unit License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months |
7S0A007MWW | IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager For Usable Decimal Terabyte Storage Resource Value Unit License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months |
7S0A007PWW | IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager For Usable Decimal Petabyte Storage Resource Value Unit License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months |
Controllers for internal storage
The SN550 V2 offers a variety of controller options for internal drives:
- For 2.5-inch and EDSFF drives:
- Onboard SATA ports with software RAID support (Intel VROC SATA RAID, formerly known as Intel RSTe)
- Onboard NVMe ports with software RAID support (Intel VROC NVMe RAID)
- RAID 530-4i adapter
- RAID 930-4i adapter with 2GB onboard cache
- For M.2 drives internal to the server (see M.2 drives section)
- SATA controller integrated on the M.2 SATA 2-Bay RAID Enablement Kit
- NVMe controller integrated on the M.2 NVMe 2-Bay RAID Enablement Kit
The following table lists the adapters used for the internal storage of the server.
Part number |
Feature code |
Description | Power module (supercap) |
Maximum supported |
---|---|---|---|---|
Onboard SATA - Intel VROC SATA RAID (Intel RSTe) | ||||
None | AVV0 | On Board SATA Software RAID Mode | No | 1 |
Onboard NVMe - Intel VROC NVMe RAID - see Intel VROC section | ||||
None | B9X7 | Intel VROC (VMD NVMe RAID) Intel SSD Only (Standard) | No | 1 |
4L47A39164 | B96G | Intel VROC (VMD NVMe RAID) Premium (license upgrade - to enable RAID support for non-Intel NVMe SSDs) |
No | 1 |
SAS/SATA RAID adapters | ||||
4M27A39665 | B98Y | ThinkSystem SN550 V2 RAID 530-4i 2 Drive Adapter Kit | No | 1 |
4M27A39664 | B98X | ThinkSystem SN550 V2 RAID 930-4i-2GB 2 Drive Adapter Kit | Yes* | 1 |
* The RAID 930-4i adapter includes a mount for the included RAID flash power module (supercap)
The onboard SATA controller has the following features:
- Controller integrated into the Intel PCH
- 6 Gbps SATA host interface
- Supports up to 2 SATA drives in the SN550 V2
- Supports RAID-0 and RAID-1 (Intel VROC SATA RAID, previously known as RSTe)
- Supports JBOD
- Supports HDDs and SSDs; can be mixed
The onboard NVMe support has the following features:
- Controller integrated into the Intel processor
- Supports up to 6 NVMe drives in the SN550 V2 (6x EDSFF or 2x 2.5-inch)
- Each drive has PCIe 4.0 x4 host interface
- Supports JBOD - Intel and non-Intel NVMe SSDs - no license required
- Supports RAID-0, 1, 5, 10 (Intel VROC NVMe RAID) - Intel NVMe SSDs only unless VROC Premium license is installed
Intel VROC onboard RAID
Intel VROC (Virtual RAID on CPU) is a feature of the Intel processor that enables RAID support.
There are two separate functions of VROC in the SN550 V2:
- Intel VROC SATA RAID, formerly known as Intel RSTe
- Intel VROC NVMe RAID
VROC SATA RAID (RSTe) is available and supported with all SATA drives, both SATA SSDs and SATA HDDs. It offers a 6 Gb/s connection to each drive and on the SN550 V2 implements RAID levels 0, 1, 5, and 10. RAID 1 is limited to 2 drives per array, and RAID 10 is limited to 4 drives per array. Hot-spare functionality is also supported.
VROC NVMe RAID offers RAID support for any NVMe drives directly connected to the ports on the server's system board or via adapters such as NVMe retimers or NVMe switch adapters. On the SN550 V2, it implements RAID levels 0, 1, 10 and optionally RAID 5. RAID 1 is limited to 2 drives per array, and RAID 10 is limited to 4 drives per array. Hot-spare functionality is also supported.
Performance tip: For best performance with VROC NVMe RAID, the drives in an array should all be connected to the same processor. Spanning processors is possible however performance will be unpredictable and should be evaluated based on your workload.
The SN550 V2 supports the VROC NVMe RAID offerings listed in the following table. The VROC Intel SSD Only offering only supports RAID on Intel branded NVMe SSDs; non-Intel branded NVMe SSDs cannot be configured in a RAID array.
Tip: These feature codes and part numbers are only for VROC RAID using NVMe drives, not SATA drives
Part number |
Feature code |
Description | Intel SSDs | Non-Intel SSDs |
RAID 0 | RAID 1 | RAID 10 | RAID 5 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CTO only | B9X7 | Intel VROC (VMD NVMe RAID) Intel SSD Only | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
4L47A83669 | BR9B | Intel VROC (VMD NVMe RAID) Standard | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
4L47A39164 | B96G | Intel VROC (VMD NVMe RAID) Premium | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
The part number(s) listed in the table enables field upgrades. These are fulfilled as a Feature on Demand (FoD) license and is activated via the XCC management processor user interface.
Virtualization support: Virtualization support for Intel VROC is as follows:
- VROC SATA RAID (RSTe): VROC SATA RAID is not supported by virtualization hypervisors such as ESXi, KVM, Xen, and Hyper-V. Virtualization is only supported on the onboard SATA ports in AHCI (non-RAID) mode.
- VROC (VMD) NVMe RAID: VROC (VMD) NVMe RAID is supported by ESXi, KVM, Xen, and Hyper-V. ESXi support is limited to RAID 1 only; other RAID levels are not supported. Windows and Linux OSes support VROC RAID NVMe, both for host boot functions and for guest OS function, and RAID-0, 1, 5, and 10 are supported.
Internal drive options
The following tables list the drive options for internal storage of the server.
2.5-inch hot-swap drives:
- 2.5-inch hot-swap 12 Gb SAS HDDs
- 2.5-inch hot-swap 6 Gb SATA HDDs
- 2.5-inch hot-swap 24 Gb SAS SSDs
- 2.5-inch hot-swap 12 Gb SAS SSDs
- 2.5-inch hot-swap 6 Gb SATA SSDs
- 2.5-inch hot-swap PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs
- 2.5-inch hot-swap PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSDs
EDSFF hot-swap 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.
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 |
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 |
4XB7A83970 | BRG7 | ThinkSystem 2.5" 2.4TB 10K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512e HDD v2 | 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 | ||||
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 |
7XB7A00070 | B0YV | ThinkSystem 2.5" 2.4TB 10K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512e HDD FIPS | Support | 2 |
4XB7A84038 | BRG8 | ThinkSystem 2.5" 2.4TB 10K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512e HDD FIPS v2 | Support | 2 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
4XB7A13636 | B49P | ThinkSystem 2.5" S4610 1.92TB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD | No | 2 |
2.5-inch hot-swap SSDs - 6 Gb SATA - Read Intensive/Entry (<3 DWPD) | ||||
4XB7A89423 | BXDY | ThinkSystem 2.5" CM893a 1.92TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD | Support | 2 |
4XB7A87524 | BWKN | ThinkSystem 2.5" PM893a 480GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD | Support | 2 |
4XB7A87525 | BWKM | ThinkSystem 2.5" PM893a 960GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD | Support | 2 |
4XB7A87526 | BWKL | ThinkSystem 2.5" PM893a 1.92TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD | Support | 2 |
4XB7A87527 | BWKK | ThinkSystem 2.5" PM893a 3.84TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD | Support | 2 |
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 |
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 |
Part number | Feature code |
Description | SED support |
Max Qty |
---|---|---|---|---|
2.5-inch SSDs - U.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe - Write Intensive/Performance (10+ DWPD) | ||||
4XB7A17158 | BKKY | ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5800X 400GB Write Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD | No | 2 |
4XB7A17159 | BKKZ | ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5800X 800GB Write Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD | No | 2 |
4XB7A17160 | BMM8 | ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5800X 1.6TB Write Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD | No | 2 |
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 |
4XB7A17136 | BA4V | ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5620 12.8TB 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 |
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 |
4XB7A84056 | BRG0 | ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7450 MAX 12.8TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD | Support | 2 |
4XB7A17112 | B96Z | ThinkSystem U.3 Kioxia CM6-V 1.6TB 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) | ||||
4XB7A90099 | BXMB | ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 PM9A3 960GB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD | Support | 2 |
4XB7A90100 | BXMA | ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 PM9A3 1.92TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD | Support | 2 |
4XB7A90101 | BXM9 | ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 PM9A3 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD | Support | 2 |
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) | ||||
4XB7A81951 | BPKX | ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 PM1733a 1.92TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD | Support | 2 |
4XB7A81952 | BPKY | ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 PM1733a 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD | Support | 2 |
4XB7A81953 | BPKZ | ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 PM1733a 7.68TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD | Support | 2 |
4XB7A81954 | BPL0 | ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 PM1733a 15.36TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD | Support | 2 |
4XB7A81999 | BPL1 | ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 PM1733a 30.72TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD | Support | 2 |
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 |
Part number | Feature code |
Description | SED support |
Max Qty |
---|---|---|---|---|
2.5-inch SSDs - U.2 PCIe 3.0 NVMe - Write Intensive/Performance (10+ DWPD) | ||||
4XB7A38159 | B972 | ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P4800X 375GB Write Intensive NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 HS SSD 60DWPD | No | 2 |
2.5-inch SSDs - U.2 PCIe 3.0 NVMe - Read Intensive/Entry (<3 DWPD) | ||||
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 |
Part number | Feature code |
Description | SED support |
Max Qty |
---|---|---|---|---|
E1.S hot-swap SSDs - PCIe 4.0 NVMe - Read Intensive/Entry (<3 DWPD) | ||||
4XB7A13998 | BP3L | ThinkSystem E1.S 5.9mm 7450 PRO 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD | Support | 6 |
4XB7A80499 | BPKW | ThinkSystem E1.S 5.9mm 7450 PRO 7.68TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD | Support | 6 |
Part number | Feature code |
Description | SED support |
Max Qty |
---|---|---|---|---|
E1.S hot-swap SSDs - PCIe 3.0 NVMe - Read Intensive/Entry (<3 DWPD) | ||||
4XB7A17198 | BA1E | ThinkSystem E1.S P4511 4.0TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 HS SSD | No | 6 |
Part number | Feature code |
Description | SED support |
Max Qty |
---|---|---|---|---|
M.2 SSDs - 6 Gb SATA - Read Intensive/Entry (<3 DWPD) | ||||
4XB7A90105 | BXMK | ThinkSystem M.2 ER2 240GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb NHS SSD (China only) | Support | 2 |
4XB7A90106 | BXMJ | ThinkSystem M.2 ER2 480GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb NHS SSD (China only) | Support | 2 |
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 |
4XB7A82288 | BQ20 | ThinkSystem M.2 5400 PRO 960GB 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 |
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 |
4XB7A17074 | B8JJ | ThinkSystem M.2 5300 960GB SATA 6Gbps Non-Hot Swap SSD | No | 2 |
Part number | Feature code |
Description | SED support |
Max Qty |
---|---|---|---|---|
M.2 SSDs - PCIe 4.0 NVMe - Mixed Use/Mainstream (3-5 DWPD) | ||||
4XB7A84603 | BS2Q | ThinkSystem M.2 7450 MAX 800GB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 NHS SSD | Support | 2 |
M.2 SSDs - PCIe 4.0 NVMe - Read Intensive/Entry (<3 DWPD) | ||||
4XB7A90102 | BXMH | ThinkSystem M.2 PM9A3 960GB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 NHS SSD | Support | 2 |
4XB7A90103 | BXMG | ThinkSystem M.2 PM9A3 1.92TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 NHS SSD | Support | 2 |
4XB7A90104 | BXMF | ThinkSystem M.2 PM9A3 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 NHS SSD | Support | 2 |
4XB7A82636 | BS2P | ThinkSystem M.2 7450 PRO 480GB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 NHS SSD | Support | 2 |
4XB7A13999 | BKSR | ThinkSystem M.2 7450 PRO 960GB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 NHS SSD | Support | 2 |
4XB7A14000 | BKSS | ThinkSystem M.2 7450 PRO 1.92TB Read Intensive Entry NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 NHS SSD | Support | 2 |
4XB7A84604 | BS2R | ThinkSystem M.2 7450 PRO 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 NHS SSD | Support | 2 |
Part number | Feature code |
Description | SED support |
Max Qty |
---|---|---|---|---|
M.2 SSDs - PCIe 3.0 NVMe - Read Intensive/Entry (<3 DWPD) | ||||
4XB7A38177 | B8JR | ThinkSystem M.2 PM983 960GB NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 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.
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.
I/O expansion options
The SN550 V2 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 4.0 x16 host interface and both slots support the same form-factor adapters.
No Fabric Connector: The SN550 V2 does not support the use of a Fabric Connector as there is no integrated Ethernet controller.
The following figure shows the location of the I/O expansion connectors.
Figure 10. Location of the I/O adapter slots in the SN550 V2
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.
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.
Figure 11. 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 12. Logical layout of the interconnects between I/O adapters and I/O modules
Network adapters
The SN550 V2 supports network adapters that are installed in I/O slots. The following table lists the supported network adapters. 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.
Part number | Feature code |
Description | Maximum supported |
Number of ports |
---|---|---|---|---|
10 Gb Ethernet | ||||
00AG540 | ATBT | Flex System CN4052S 2-port 10Gb Virtual Fabric Adapter | 2 | 2 |
00AG590 | ATBS | Flex System CN4054S 4-port 10Gb Virtual Fabric Adapter | 2 | 4 |
01CV780 | AU7X | Flex System CN4052S 2-port 10Gb Virtual Fabric Adapter Advanced | 2 | 2 |
01CV790 | AU7Y | Flex System CN4054S 4-port 10Gb Virtual Fabric Adapter Advanced | 2 | 4 |
25 Gb Ethernet | ||||
4XC7A08315 | BHBX | ThinkSystem Mellanox ConnectX-4 Lx 25Gb 2-port Mezz Adapter | 2 | 2 |
7XC7A05844 | B2VU | ThinkSystem QLogic QL45214 Flex 25Gb 4-Port Ethernet Adapter | 2 | 4 |
50 Gb Ethernet | ||||
7XC7A05843 | B2VT | ThinkSystem QLogic QL45212 Flex 50Gb 2-Port Ethernet Adapter | 2 | 2 |
7XC7A05845 | B2VV | ThinkSystem QLogic QL45262 Flex 50Gb 2-Port Ethernet Adapter with iSCSI/FCoE | 2 | 2 |
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 Fibre Channel HBAs that are supported by the SN550 V2. HBAs are supported in either slot, however for CTO orders, the HBA is installed 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.
Part number | Feature code |
Description | Maximum supported |
Number of ports |
---|---|---|---|---|
Fibre Channel | ![]() |
|||
7ZT7A00521 | AVCW | ThinkSystem Emulex LPm16002B-L Mezz 16Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Adapter | 1 | 2 |
7ZT7A00522 | AVCX | ThinkSystem Emulex LPm16004B-L Mezz 16Gb 4-Port Fibre Channel Adapter | 1 | 4 |
7ZT7A00520 | AVCV | ThinkSystem QLogic QML2692 Mezz 16Gb 2-Port Fibre Channel Adapter | 1 | 2 |
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.
Existing Flex System customers: If you configure the SN550 V2 to have processors with a TDP of 135W or larger, then check which power supplies are installed in your existing Flex System Enterprise Chassis. If the chassis has Delta power supplies, then the processors will be capped at 125W due to an issue with the Delta power supplies. To prevent this from happening, purchase Artesyn power supplies and install them in the chassis. All new Enterprise Chassis orders will already have the correct power supplies configured so no further action is needed.
For a discussion about quantities of servers supported based on the number of power supplies installed, see the Chassis support section.
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 V2 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 is supplied with the chassis and provides serial, video and two USB 2.0 ports for connecting a local console. The USB ports on the breakout cable support keyboard and mouse; storage devices are not supported.
The following figure shows the breakout cable.
Figure 13. Console Breakout Cable
The breakout cable is supplied with the chassis. Ordering information is as follows:
Part number | Feature code | Description |
---|---|---|
4X97A83021 | BMQ3 | System Console Breakout Cable v2 |
81Y5286 | 8721 A1NF | System Console Breakout Cable |
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:
- Enable USB Management on the server, by pressing and holding for 3 seconds the dedicated USB management button on the front of the server.
- Connect the mobile device via a USB cable to the server's USB port with the management symbol
- In iOS or Android settings, enable Personal Hotspot or USB Tethering
- 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 V2 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 V2 light path diagnostics panel is inside the server near the front panel, as shown in the following figure.
Figure 14. Location of SN550 V2 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.
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
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 SNMP 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.
Feature code | Description |
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B7XZ | Disable IPMI-over-LAN (default) |
B7Y0 | Enable IPMI-over-LAN |
The SN550 V2 has XCC Enterprise as a standard feature. XCC Enterprise includes a virtual presence (remote control and remote media) capability for remote server management.
The remote control functions include the following:
- Remotely viewing video with graphics resolutions up to 1600x1200 at 75 Hz with up to 23 bits per pixel, regardless of the system state
- Remotely accessing the server using the keyboard and mouse from a remote client
- International keyboard mapping support
- Boot video capture and crash video capture
- Virtual console collaboration - Ability for up to 6 remote users to be log into the remote session simultaneously
- Remote console Java client
- Mapping the ISO and image files located on the local client as virtual drives for use by the server
- Mounting the remote ISO and image files via HTTPS, SFTP, CIFS, and NFS
Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager
Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager (LXEM) is a power and temperature management solution for data centers. It is an agent-free, web-based console that enables you to monitor and manage power consumption and temperature in your data center through the management console. 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 version. Because the Enterprise version of XCC is standard in the SN550 V2, a license for XClarity Energy Manager is included.
For more information about XClarity Energy Manager, see the following resources:
- Lenovo Support page:
https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/lnvo-lxem - Lenovo Information Center:
https://sysmgt.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/LXEM/lxem_overview.html?cp=4
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 V2. The software can be downloaded and used at no charge to discover and monitor the SN550 V2 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.
Part number | Feature code | Description |
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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 supporting TPM 2.0 (TPM 1.2 not supported)
- Optional plugin Trusted Cryptographic Module (TCM) or Nationz TPM, available only in China
- Self-encrypting drives (SEDs) with support for enterprise key managers - see the SED encryption key management section
The server is NIST SP 800-147B compliant.
The TPM plugin module, available only for China customers, is installed in a dedicated socket on the system board, as shown in Figure 3. Ordering information is shown in the following table.
Part number | Feature code | Description |
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CTO only* | B8LE | ThinkSystem NationZ TPM 2.0 for PRC (China customers only) |
* Available configure-to-order or pre-configured models only; Not available as a field upgrade.
Platform Firmware Resiliency - Lenovo ThinkShield
Lenovo's ThinkShield Security is a transparent and comprehensive approach to security that extends to all dimensions of our data center products: from development, to supply chain, and through the entire product lifecycle.
The ThinkSystem SN550 V2 includes Platform Firmware Resiliency (PFR) hardware Root of Trust (RoT) which enables the system to be NIST SP800-193 compliant. This offering further enhances key platform subsystem protections against unauthorized firmware updates and corruption, to restore firmware to an integral state, and to closely monitor firmware for possible compromise from cyber attacks.
PFR operates upon the following server components:
- UEFI image – the low-level server firmware that connects the operating system to the server hardware
- XCC image – the management “engine” software that controls and reports on the server status separate from the server operating system
- FPGA image – the code that runs the server’s lowest level hardware controller on the motherboard
The Lenovo Platform Root of Trust Hardware performs the following three main functions:
- Detection – Measures the firmware and updates for authenticity
- Recovery – Recovers a corrupted image to a known-safe image
- Protection – Monitors the system to ensure the known-good firmware is not maliciously written
These enhanced protection capabilities are implemented using a dedicated, discrete security processor whose implementation has been rigorously validated by leading third-party security firms. Security evaluation results and design details are available for customer review – providing unprecedented transparency and assurance.
The SN550 V2 includes support for Secure Boot, a UEFI firmware security feature developed by the UEFI Consortium that ensures only immutable and signed software are loaded during the boot time. The use of Secure Boot helps prevent malicious code from being loaded and helps prevent attacks, such as the installation of rootkits. Lenovo offers the capability to enable secure boot in the factory, to ensure end-to-end protection. Alternatively, Secure Boot can be left disabled in the factory, allowing the customer to enable it themselves at a later point, if desired.
The following table lists the relevant feature code(s).
Part number | Feature code | Description | Purpose |
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CTO only | AUK7 | TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot | Configure the system in the factory with Secure Boot enabled. |
CTO only | B0MK | Enable TPM 2.0 | Configure the system without Secure Boot enabled. Customers can enable Secure Boot later if desired. |
Tip: If Secure Boot is not enabled in the factory, it can be enabled later by the customer. However once Secure Boot is enabled, it cannot be 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 |
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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.
Security standards
The SN550 V2 supports the following security standards and capabilities:
- Industry Standard Security Capabilities
- Intel CPU Enablement
- AES-NI (Advanced Encryption Standard New Instructions)
- CBnT (Converged Boot Guard and Trusted Execution Technology)
- CET (Control flow Enforcement Technology)
- Hardware-based side channel attack resilience enhancements
- MKTME/TME (Multi-Key Total Memory Encryption)
- SGX (Software Guard eXtensions)
- SGX-TEM (Trusted Environment Mode)
- TDX (Trust Domain Extensions)
- TXT (Trusted eXecution Technology)
- VT (Virtualization Technology)
- XD (eXecute Disable)
- Microsoft Windows Security Enablement
- Credential Guard
- Device Guard
- Host Guardian Service
- TCG (Trusted Computing Group) TPM (Trusted Platform Module) 2.0
- UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) Forum Secure Boot
- Intel CPU Enablement
- Hardware Root of Trust and Security
- Independent security subsystem providing platform-wide NIST SP800-193 compliant Platform Firmware Resilience (PFR)
- Management domain RoT supplemented by the Secure Boot features of XCC
- Platform Security
For more information on platform security, see the paper “How to Harden the Security of your ThinkSystem Server and Management Applications” available from https://lenovopress.com/lp1260-how-to-harden-the-security-of-your-thinksystem-server.
- Boot and run-time firmware integrity monitoring with rollback to known-good firmware (e.g., “self-healing”)
- Non-volatile storage bus security monitoring and filtering
- Resilient firmware implementation, such as to detect and defeat unauthorized flash writes or SMM (System Management Mode) memory incursions
- Patented IPMI KCS channel privileged access authorization (USPTO Patent# 11,256,810)
- Host and management domain authorization, including integration with CyberArk for enterprise password management
- KMIP (Key Management Interoperability Protocol) compliant, including support for IBM SKLM and Thales KeySecure
- Reduced “out of box” attack surface
- Configurable network services
- Standards Compliance and/or Support
- NIST SP800-131A rev 2 “Transitioning the Use of Cryptographic Algorithms and Key Lengths”
- NIST SP800-147B “BIOS Protection Guidelines for Servers”
- NIST SP800-193 “Platform Firmware Resiliency Guidelines”
- ISO/IEC 11889 “Trusted Platform Module Library”
- Common Criteria TCG Protection Profile for “PC Client Specific TPM 2.0”
- European Union Commission Regulation 2019/424 (“ErP Lot 9”) “Ecodesign Requirements for Servers and Data Storage Products” Secure Data Deletion
- Optional FIPS 140-2 validated Self-Encrypting Disks (SEDs) with external KMIP-based key management
- Product and Supply Chain Security
- Suppliers validated through Lenovo’s Trusted Supplier Program
- Developed in accordance with Lenovo’s Secure Development Lifecycle (LSDL)
- Continuous firmware security validation through automated testing, including static code analysis, dynamic network and web vulnerability testing, software composition analysis, and subsystem-specific testing, such as UEFI security configuration validation
- Ongoing security reviews by US-based security experts, with attestation letters available from our third-party security partners
- Digitally signed firmware, stored and built on US-based infrastructure and signed on US-based Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)
- Manufacturing transparency via Intel Transparent Supply Chain (for details, see https://lenovopress.com/lp1434-introduction-to-intel-transparent-supply-chain-on-lenovo-thinksystem-servers)
- TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliant manufacturing, by default in Mexico for North American markets with additional US and EU manufacturing options
- US 2019 NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act) Section 889 compliant
Operating system support
The server supports the following operating systems:
- Microsoft Windows Server 2016
- Microsoft Windows Server 2019
- Microsoft Windows Server 2022
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.9
- 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 SP5
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 Xen SP5
- 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 SP2
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 Xen SP3
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 Xen SP4
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 Xen SP5
- Ubuntu 18.04 LTS 64-bit
- Ubuntu 22.04 LTS 64-bit
- VMware ESXi 6.7 U3
- VMware ESXi 7.0 U2
- VMware ESXi 7.0 U3
- VMware ESXi 8.0
- VMware ESXi 8.0 U1
- VMware ESXi 8.0 U2
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
For configure-to-order configurations, the server can be preloaded with VMware ESXi. Ordering information is listed in the following table.
Part number | Feature code | Description |
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CTO only | B88T | VMware ESXi 6.7 U3 (factory installed) |
CTO only | BHSR | VMware ESXi 7.0 U2 (Factory Installed) |
CTO only | BMT5 | VMware ESXi 8.0 (Factory Installed) |
CTO only | BQ8S | VMware ESXi 8.0 U1 (Factory Installed) |
You can download supported VMware vSphere hypervisor images from the following web page and load it on the M.2 drives using the instructions provided:
https://vmware.lenovo.com/content/custom_iso/
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: 6.6 kg (14 lb).
The shipping dimensions (cardboard packaging) of the SN550 V2 are as follows:
- Width: 430 mm (16.9 inches)
- Height: 201 mm (7.9 inches)
- Depth: 610 mm (24.0 inches)
Supported environment
The SN550 V2 complies with ASHRAE Class A3 specifications. System performance may be impacted when operating temperature is above 35 °C or fan failed condition.
Temperature and humidity:
- 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)
- Operating:
- 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%
- Operating:
The SN550 V2 has the following ambient temperature restrictions:
- The use of EDSFF drives requires the ambient temperature be no more than 25 °C
- The use of processors with TDP of 200W or higher requires the ambient temperature be no more than 30 °C
- The use of the Intel Xeon Gold 6342 24C 230W 2.8GHz processor requires the ambient temperature be no more than 25 °C
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 and Support
The ThinkSystem SN550 V2 (machine type 7Z69) has a 3-year warranty.
The standard warranty terms are customer-replaceable unit (CRU) and onsite (for field-replaceable units FRUs only) with standard call center support during normal business hours and 9x5 Next Business Day Parts Delivered.
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:
- Premier Support
Premier Support provides a Lenovo-owned customer experience and delivers direct access to technicians skilled in hardware, software, and advanced troubleshooting, in addition to the following:
- Direct technician-to-technician access through a dedicated phone line
- 24x7x365 remote support
- Single point of contact service
- End to end case management
- Third-party collaborative software support
- Online case tools and live chat support
- On-demand remote system analysis
- 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 markets). Bundled with YourDrive YourData.
- Advanced Service: 24x7 service coverage with 2-hour onsite response or 6-hour committed repair (available only in select markets). 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
Services
Lenovo Services is a dedicated partner to your success. Our goal is to reduce your capital outlays, mitigate your IT risks, and accelerate your time to productivity.
Note: Some service options may not be available in all markets or regions. For more information, go to https://www.lenovo.com/services. For information about Lenovo service upgrade offerings that are available in your region, contact your local Lenovo sales representative or business partner.
Here’s a more in-depth look at what we can do for you:
- Asset Recovery Services
Asset Recovery Services (ARS) helps customers recover the maximum value from their end-of-life equipment in a cost-effective and secure way. On top of simplifying the transition from old to new equipment, ARS mitigates environmental and data security risks associated with data center equipment disposal. Lenovo ARS is a cash-back solution for equipment based on its remaining market value, yielding maximum value from aging assets and lowering total cost of ownership for your customers. For more information, see the ARS page, https://lenovopress.com/lp1266-reduce-e-waste-and-grow-your-bottom-line-with-lenovo-ars.
- 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.
- Basic Hardware Installation
Lenovo experts can seamlessly manage the physical installation of your server, storage, or networking hardware. Working at a time convenient for you (business hours or off shift), the technician will unpack and inspect the systems on your site, install options, mount in a rack cabinet, connect to power and network, check and update firmware to the latest levels, verify operation, and dispose of the packaging, allowing your team to focus on other priorities.
- Deployment Services
When investing in new IT infrastructures, you need to ensure your business will see quick time to value with little to no disruption. Lenovo deployments are designed by development and engineering teams who know our Products & Solutions better than anyone else, and our technicians own the process from delivery to completion. Lenovo will conduct remote preparation and planning, configure & integrate systems, validate systems, verify and update appliance firmware, train on administrative tasks, and provide post-deployment documentation. Customer’s IT teams leverage our skills to enable IT staff to transform with higher level roles and tasks.
- Integration, Migration, and Expansion Services
Move existing physical & virtual workloads easily, or determine technical requirements to support increased workloads while maximizing performance. Includes tuning, validation, and documenting ongoing run processes. Leverage migration assessment planning documents to perform necessary migrations.
Regulatory compliance
The SN550 V2 conforms to the following standards:
- ANSI/UL 62368-1
- IEC 62368-1 (CB Certificate and CB Test Report)
- FCC - Verified to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Class A
- Canada ICES-003, issue 7, Class A
- CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1
- CISPR 32, Class A, CISPR 35
- Japan VCCI, Class A
- Taiwan BSMI CNS13438, Class A; Section 5 of CNS15663
- CE, UKCA Mark (EN55032 Class A, EN62368-1, EN55024, EN55035, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, (EU) 2019/424, and EN50581-1 (RoHS))
- Korea KN32, Class A, KN35
- Russia, Belorussia and Kazakhstan, TP EAC 037/2016 (for RoHS)
- Russia, Belorussia and Kazakhstan, EAC: TP TC 004/2011 (for Safety); TP TC 020/2011 (for EMC)
- Australia/New Zealand AS/NZS CISPR 32, Class A; AS/NZS 62368.1
- UL Green Guard, UL2819
- Energy Star 3.0
- EPEAT (NSF/ ANSI 426) Bronze
- China CELP certificate, HJ 2507-2011
- Japanese Energy-Saving Act
- India BIS 13252 (Part 1)
Lenovo Financial Services
Lenovo Financial Services reinforces Lenovo’s commitment to deliver pioneering products and services that are recognized for their quality, excellence, and trustworthiness. Lenovo Financial Services offers financing solutions and services that complement your technology solution anywhere in the world.
We are dedicated to delivering a positive finance experience for customers like you who want to maximize your purchase power by obtaining the technology you need today, protect against technology obsolescence, and preserve your capital for other uses.
We work with businesses, non-profit organizations, governments and educational institutions to finance their entire technology solution. We focus on making it easy to do business with us. Our highly experienced team of finance professionals operates in a work culture that emphasizes the importance of providing outstanding customer service. Our systems, processes and flexible policies support our goal of providing customers with a positive experience.
We finance your entire solution. Unlike others, we allow you to bundle everything you need from hardware and software to service contracts, installation costs, training fees, and sales tax. If you decide weeks or months later to add to your solution, we can consolidate everything into a single invoice.
Our Premier Client services provide large accounts with special handling services to ensure these complex transactions are serviced properly. As a premier client, you have a dedicated finance specialist who manages your account through its life, from first invoice through asset return or purchase. This specialist develops an in-depth understanding of your invoice and payment requirements. For you, this dedication provides a high-quality, easy, and positive financing experience.
For your region-specific offers, please ask your Lenovo sales representative or your technology provider about the use of Lenovo Financial Services. For more information, see the following Lenovo website:
https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/landingpage/lenovo-financial-services/
Seller training courses
The following sales training courses are offered for employees and partners (login required). Courses are listed in date order.
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Lenovo Data Center Product Portfolio
2023-07-21 | 15 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsLenovo Data Center Product PortfolioThis 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: 2023-07-21
Length: 15 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning
Course code: SXXW1110r6 -
Lenovo Sustainable Computing
2022-09-16 | 4 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsLenovo Sustainable ComputingThis 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
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning
Course code: SXXW2504a -
Intel Transparent Supply Chain on Lenovo Servers
2021-12-03 | 12 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsIntel Transparent Supply Chain on Lenovo ServersThis course introduces the Intel Transparent Supply Chain (TSC) program, explains how the program works, and discusses the benefits of the Intel TSC program to customers. Adding the Intel TSC feature to an order is explained.
Published: 2021-12-03
Length: 12 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning
Course code: SXXW1230 -
Family Portfolio: Flex System
2021-11-23 | 20 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsFamily Portfolio: Flex SystemThis course is designed to give Lenovo sales and partner representatives a foundation of the Flex System family products. After completing this course, you will be able to describe the products and features within the Flex System family, recognize when a specific product or products should be selected and explain the optimal workloads for the Flex System portfolio.
Published: 2021-11-23
Course Objectives:
- Family Products and Features
- When to Select a Product
- Optimal Workloads
Length: 20 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning
Course code: SXXW1210r5 -
Family Portfolio: Cloud
2021-10-25 | 20 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsFamily Portfolio: CloudThis course provides Lenovo sales and business partners an overview of Lenovo cloud solutions. This includes turnkey solutions, building blocks for cloud, engineered solutions, and professional services.
Published: 2021-10-25
Learning Objectives:
• Explain ThinkAgile software-defined infrastructure products
• Explain engineered solution
• Explain the benefits of Lenovo cloud services
• Learn when to select a product, solution or service
Length: 20 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning
Course code: SXTW1001r3 -
Family Portfolio: Storage Controller Options
2021-10-19 | 25 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsFamily Portfolio: Storage Controller OptionsThis 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.
Published: 2021-10-19
Learning Objectives:
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
Length: 25 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning
Course code: SXXW1111 -
Introduction to the Third-Generation Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family
2021-07-21 | 30 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsIntroduction to the Third-Generation Intel Xeon Processor Scalable FamilyThis course introduces the Intel Xeon Scalable Family processors, and discusses the enhancements introduced with the third-generation processors. The course describes the value proposition of these processors.
Published: 2021-07-21
Length: 30 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning
Course code: SXTW1102r3 -
Partner Technical Webinar - Part 2 of ThinkSystem Servers V2
2021-05-12 | 60 minutes | Partners Only
DetailsPartner Technical Webinar - Part 2 of ThinkSystem Servers V2in this 60 minute replay, Mark Bica, Lenovo Product Management, continued the discussion on the new ThinkSystem Servers V2 with Intel Xeon Gen3 processors (aka servers with IceLake processors). Mark discussed the SR670 V2, the SD630 V2, SD650 V2 and SN550 V2.
Published: 2021-05-12
Length: 60 minutes
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning
Course code: 050721 -
Quick Hit: Intel Products Update
2021-03-29 | 5 minutes | Partners Only
DetailsQuick Hit: Intel Products UpdateAfter completing this Quick Hit, you will be able to identify new ThinkSystem Intel V2 rack and tower servers, describe why the new products and the new Intel platform are important to the customer, and their intended workloads.
Published: 2021-03-29
Length: 5 minutes
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning
Course code: SXTW1102r3a
Related publications and links
For more information, see the following resources:
- ThinkSystem SN550 V2 server product page
https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/data-center/servers/flex-blade-servers/compute-nodes/ThinkSystem-SN550/p/77XX7FSFS55 - Interactive 3D Tour of the ThinkSystem SN550 V2:
https://lenovopress.com/lp1429 - ThinkSystem SN550 V2 drivers and support
http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/products/servers/thinksystem/sn550v2/7z69/downloads - Lenovo ThinkSystem SN550 V2 product publications:
https://thinksystem.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/7X16/introduction.html?cp=1_0- Quick Start
- Rack Installation Guide
- Setup Guide
- Hardware Maintenance Manual
- Messages and Codes Reference
- Memory Population Reference
- Flex System Information Center
http://flexsystem.lenovofiles.com/help/index.jsp - Operating System Interoperability Guide
https://lenovopress.com/osig - Flex System Interoperability Guide
https://lenovopress.com/fsig - ServerProven hardware compatibility:
http://www.lenovo.com/us/en/serverproven - Lenovo Support Portal
https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/ - Lenovo Data Center Solution Configurator
https://dcsc.lenovo.com
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The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both:
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Bootable Media Creator
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TruDDR4
UpdateXpress System Packs
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Full Change History
Changes in the August 8, 2023 update:
- Added the following 2.5-inch SATA SSDs - Internal drive options section:
- ThinkSystem 2.5" CM893a 1.92TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A89423
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM893a 480GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A87524
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM893a 960GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A87525
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM893a 1.92TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A87526
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM893a 3.84TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A87527
Changes in the July 25, 2023 update:
- Added the following 2.5-inch NVMe drives - Internal drive options section:
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 PM9A3 960GB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A90099
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 PM9A3 1.92TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A90100
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 PM9A3 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A90101
- Added the following M.2 drives - Internal drive options section:
- ThinkSystem M.2 PM9A3 960GB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 NHS SSD, 4XB7A90102
- ThinkSystem M.2 PM9A3 1.92TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 NHS SSD, 4XB7A90103
- ThinkSystem M.2 PM9A3 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 NHS SSD, 4XB7A90104
- Added the following M.2 drives (for customers in China only) - Internal drive options section:
- ThinkSystem M.2 ER2 240GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb NHS SSD, 4XB7A90105
- ThinkSystem M.2 ER2 480GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb NHS SSD, 4XB7A90106
Changes in the June 15, 2023 update:
- The following adapter is withdrawn - Network adapters section:
- ThinkSystem QLogic QL45214 Flex 25Gb 4-Port Ethernet Adapter, 7XC7A05844
Changes in the May 29, 2023 update:
- Updated the tables of supported drives - Internal drive options section
Changes in the May 23, 2023 update:
- Added the VMware ESXi 8.0 U1 preload - Operating system support section
Changes in the November 22, 2022 update:
- Added the following drives:
- ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 MAX 1.92TB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A82291
- ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 MAX 3.84TB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A82292
- ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 MAX 480GB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A82289
- ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 MAX 960GB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A82290
- ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 PRO 1.92TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A82261
- ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 PRO 240GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A82258
- ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 PRO 3.84TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A82262
- ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 PRO 480GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A82259
- ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 PRO 7.68TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A82263
- ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 PRO 960GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A82260
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 PM1733a 30.72TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A81999
- ThinkSystem M.2 5400 PRO 240GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb NHS SSD, 4XB7A82286
- 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 8, 2022 update:
- Added the following ESXi preload - Operating system support section:
- VMware ESXi 8.0 (Factory Installed), BMT5
Changes in the October 17, 2022 update:
- Added information about UEFI performance presets - Processors section
- The following adapter is withdrawn from marketing:
- ThinkSystem Emulex LPm16004B-L Mezz 16Gb 4-Port Fibre Channel Adapter, 7ZT7A00522
Changes in the October 12, 2022 update:
- Added a note that certain adapters do not support the latest operating systems such as VMware ESXi 8.0 - Network adapters and Storage host bus adapters sections
Changes in the September 2, 2022 update:
- The following options are withdrawn from marketing - Internal drive options section:
- 4XB7A83214 ThinkSystem 2.5" Nytro 3750 400GB Write Intensive SAS 12Gb HS SSD
- 4XB7A83215 ThinkSystem 2.5" Nytro 3750 800GB Write Intensive SAS 12Gb HS SSD
- 4XB7A83216 ThinkSystem 2.5" Nytro 3750 1.6TB Write Intensive SAS 12Gb HS SSD
- 4XB7A83217 ThinkSystem 2.5" Nytro 3750 3.2TB Write Intensive SAS 12Gb HS SSD
Changes in the August 23, 2022 update:
- The SN550 V2 now supports up to 61 TB of internal storage (2x 30.72TB 2.5-inch SAS SSDs)
- The following 2.5-inch SAS SSDs are supported - Internal drive options section:
- ThinkSystem 2.5" Nytro 3750 400GB Write Intensive SAS 12Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A83214
- ThinkSystem 2.5" Nytro 3750 800GB Write Intensive SAS 12Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A83215
- ThinkSystem 2.5" Nytro 3750 1.6TB Write Intensive SAS 12Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A83216
- ThinkSystem 2.5" Nytro 3750 3.2TB Write Intensive SAS 12Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A83217
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1653 960GB Read Intensive SAS 24Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A80318
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1653 1.92TB Read Intensive SAS 24Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A80319
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1653 3.84TB Read Intensive SAS 24Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A80320
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1653 7.68TB Read Intensive SAS 24Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A80321
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1653 15.36TB Read Intensive SAS 24Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A80322
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1653 30.72TB Read Intensive SAS 24Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A80323
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1655 800GB Mixed Use SAS 24Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A80340
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1655 1.6TB Mixed Use SAS 24Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A80341
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1655 3.2TB Mixed Use SAS 24Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A80342
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1655 6.4TB Mixed Use SAS 24Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A80343
- The following 2.5-inch NVMe SSDs are supported - Internal drive options section:
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5520 7.68TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A13943
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5520 15.36TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A13631
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5620 6.4TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A17133
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5620 12.8TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A17136
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7450 MAX 800GB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A79639
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7450 MAX 1.6TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A13967
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7450 MAX 3.2TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A13970
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7450 MAX 6.4TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A13971
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7450 MAX 12.8TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A84056
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7450 PRO 960GB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A79646
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7450 PRO 1.92TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A79647
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7450 PRO 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A79648
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7450 PRO 7.68TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A79649
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7450 PRO 15.36TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A83097
- The following E1.S NVMe SSDs are supported - Internal drive options section:
- ThinkSystem E1.S 5.9mm 7450 PRO 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A13998
- ThinkSystem E1.S 5.9mm 7450 PRO 7.68TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A80499
Changes in the July 19, 2022 update:
- The following options are withdrawn from marketing:
- ThinkSystem 2.5" 300GB 10K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512n HDD, 7XB7A00024
Changes in the May 24, 2022 update:
- Added support for the following 2.5-inch drives - Internal drive options section
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5520 1.92TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A13941
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5520 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A13942
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5620 1.6TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A17129
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5620 3.2TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A17130
- ThinkSystem 2.5" Multi Vendor 3.84TB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD, 4XB7A38275
- Added support for the following M.2 drive - Internal drive options section
- ThinkSystem M.2 7450 PRO 960GB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 NHS SSD, 4XB7A13999
- Support for VMware ESXi 7.0 U3 as a preload - Operating system support section
Changes in the March 2, 2022 update:
- Added the following part number - Systems management section
- System Console Breakout Cable v2, 4X97A83021
Changes in the February 22, 2022 update:
- New support for the following SSDs & HDDs - Internal drive options section:
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5800X 1.6TB Write Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A17160
- ThinkSystem 2.5" Nytro 3732 800GB Performance SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD SED, 4XB7A70007
- ThinkSystem 2.5" 2.4TB 10K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512e HDD FIPS, 7XB7A00070
Changes in the February 15, 2022 update:
- New Ethernet network adapter - Network adapters section:
- ThinkSystem Mellanox ConnectX-4 Lx 25Gb 2-port Mezz Adapter, 4XC7A08315
- Added the Security standards section
- Added shock & vibration data - Supported environment section
Changes in the November 23, 2021 update:
- Support added for the following SAS SSDs - Internal drive options section:
- ThinkSystem 2.5" Nytro 3732 400GB Performance SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD, 4XB7A70006
- ThinkSystem 2.5" Nytro 3732 800GB Performance SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD, 4XB7A70005
- ThinkSystem 2.5" Nytro 3732 1.6TB Performance SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD, 4XB7A70004
- ThinkSystem 2.5" Nytro 3732 3.2TB Performance SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD, 4XB7A70003
- Support added for the following SATA SSDs - Internal drive options section:
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM893 480GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A72438
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM893 960GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A72439
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM893 1.92TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A72440
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM893 3.84TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A72441
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM893 7.68TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A72442
- ThinkSystem 2.5" S4520 240GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A17072
- ThinkSystem 2.5" S4520 480GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A17101
- ThinkSystem 2.5" S4520 960GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A17102
- ThinkSystem 2.5" S4520 1.92TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A17103
- ThinkSystem 2.5" S4520 3.84TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A17104
- ThinkSystem 2.5" S4520 7.68TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A17105
Changes in the November 2, 2021 update:
- Support added for the following new drives - Internal drive options section:
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5800X 400GB Write Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A17158
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5800X 800GB Write Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A17159
Changes in the July 1, 2021 update:
- Preconfigured models for Australia & New Zealand customers are withdrawn - Models section
Changes in the June 29, 2021 update:
- The following adapters have been reannounced - Network adapters section
- Flex System CN4052S 2-port 10Gb Virtual Fabric Adapter, 00AG540
- Flex System CN4054S 4-port 10Gb Virtual Fabric Adapter, 00AG590
Changes in the June 8, 2021 update:
- New factory-installed preload support for VMware ESXi 7.0 U2 - Operating systems section
- The following adapters are now withdrawn from marketing - Network adapters section
- Flex System CN4052S 2-port 10Gb Virtual Fabric Adapter Advanced, 01CV780
- Flex System CN4052S 2-port 10Gb Virtual Fabric Adapter, 00AG540
- Flex System CN4054S 4-port 10Gb Virtual Fabric Adapter Advanced, 01CV790
- Flex System CN4054S 4-port 10Gb Virtual Fabric Adapter, 00AG590
Changes in the May 25, 2021 update:
- 230W processor supported without the need for special bid - Chassis support section
- Added ambient temperature requirement for Intel Xeon Gold 6342 processor - Supported environment section
Changes in the April 14, 2021 update:
- Maximum processor frequency is 3.6 GHz, not 3.5 GHz - Key features section
- Minimum CMM firmware is V2.7.0 - Chassis support section
- Removed the ambient temperature restriction for persistent memory - Supported environment section
- The list of operating systems supported now comes from OSIG data - Operating system support section
Changes in the April 9, 2021 update:
- Added the table of available preconfigured models for the Australia/New Zealand market - Models section
Changes in the April 8, 2021 update:
- Updated the yellow/green chassis support table - Chassis support section
- Added more information about the console breakout cable - System management section
First published: April 6, 2021