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90 pages, 3.3 MB- Introduction
- Did you know?
- Key features
- Components and connectors
- System architecture
- Standard specifications
- Models
- Configurations
- Processors
- Memory options
- Persistent Memory
- Internal storage
- Controllers for internal storage
- Internal drive options
- Optical drive
- WLAN Network Module
- I/O expansion
- Accelerators
- Network adapters
- GPU adapters
- Cooling
- Power supplies
- Systems management
- Security
- Rack installation
- Floor stand
- Wall mount installation
- Operating system support
- Hyperconverged infrastructure support
- Physical and electrical specifications
- Operating environment
- Warranty upgrades and post-warranty support
- Services
- Lenovo TruScale
- Regulatory compliance
- Uninterruptible power supply units
- Power distribution units
- Rack cabinets
- KVM console options
- Lenovo Financial Services
- Seller training courses
- Related publications and links
- Related product families
- Trademarks
Abstract
The ThinkEdge SE450 is a single-socket server with a 2U height and short depth case, making it suitable for deployment in shallow cabinets. It can be mounted on a wall, stacked on a shelf or mounted in a rack. The SE450 puts increased processing power, storage and network closer to where data is generated, allowing actions resulting from the analysis of that data to take place more quickly.
This product guide provides essential pre-sales information to understand the ThinkEdge SE450 edge server, 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 SE450 and consider its use in IT solutions.
Change History
Changes in the October 29, 2024 update:
- Added a new version of ESXi under Operating system support section
- VMware ESXi 8.0 U3 (Factory Installed)
Introduction
The Lenovo ThinkEdge SE450 is a single-socket server, with a 2U height and short depth case that can go almost anywhere. It can be mounted on a wall, placed on the floor like a tower server, or mounted in a rack. This rugged edge server can handle continuous operating temperatures from 5°C and 45°C; and some configurations are designed to meet NEBS Level-3 and ETSI requirements for 96 hours operating excursions from -5°C and 55°C as well as tolerance to locations with high-dust and vibration.
The ThinkEdge SE450 is based on the 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processor and is designed to virtualize traditional IT applications as well as new transformative AI systems, providing the processing power, storage, accelerator, and networking technologies required for today’s edge workloads. Lenovo’s innovation makes the ThinkEdge SE450 one of the most powerful, yet quiet servers on the market, allowing it to be deployed next to end users without disturbing the workplace.
Did you know?
Customers with remote locations have had to make a choice between underpowered IOT gateways and PCs, or overpowered and non-rugged data center servers. With the SE450, now they have an option: a compact edge server designed specifically to meet the needs of remote locations with the processing power to run AI workloads.
Key features
The ThinkEdge SE450 is a purpose-built server that is significantly shorter than a traditional server, making it ideal for deployment in tight spaces. It can be mounted on a wall, placed vertically in a floor stand, or mounted in a rack.
The ThinkEdge SE450 puts increased processing power, storage and network closer to where data is generated, allowing actions resulting from the analysis of that data to take place more quickly. The server is also designed for Wireless LAN (WLAN) connectivity for even great flexibility in deployment options.
Since these edge servers are typically deployed outside of secure data centers, they include technology that encrypts the data stored on the device if it is tampered with, only enabling authorized users to access it.
Scalability and performance
The SE450 offers numerous features to boost performance, improve scalability and reduce costs:
- Support a single processor from the powerful Intel Xeon Scalable "Ice Lake" processor family.
- Up to 36 cores
- Core speeds of up to 3.0 GHz
- TDP ratings of up to 205W
- Support for up to 8 TruDDR4 memory DIMMs an up to 1 TB of memory using 128 GB DIMMs
- DIMMs operate at up to 3200 MHz means you have the fastest available memory subsystem
- Supports the new Intel Optane Persistent Memory 200 Series for advanced in-memory database applications, dense-virtualization; up to 4 PMem Modules can be installed in conjunction with regular system memory.
- Supports up to four single-width GPUs or two double-wide GPUs, for substantial processing power in an edge system.
- Supports up to four Intel ACC100 Accelerator adapters to maximize the performance Network Function Virtualization (NFV) applications.
- Offers a choice of internal drive SSD bays supporting SATA or NVMe drives, or hot-swap front-accessible drive bays supporting SAS, SATA or NVMe drives.
- Supports M.2 drives for convenient operating system boot functions. Available M.2 adapters support either one M.2 drive or two M.2 drives, with optional RAID-1 with the use of VROC for performance and reliability.
- Supports 4x NVMe drives without oversubscription of PCIe lanes (1:1 connectivity). The use of NVMe drives maximizes drive I/O performance, in terms of throughput and latency.
- The server offers up to four PCIe 4.0 slots plus a slot dedicated to the OCP adapter.
- Support for up to four network adapters, up to 100 Gb Ethernet or HDR100 InfiniBand, for high-speed networking to back-end servers.
Availability and serviceability
The SE450 provides many features to simplify serviceability and increase system uptime:
- 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.
- The server offers hot-swap drives, supporting software RAID redundancy for data protection and greater system uptime.
- The M.2 adapter supports RAID-1 via Intel VROC which can enable two M.2 drives to be configured as a redundant pair.
- The server has up to two hot-swap redundant power supplies and up to six simple-swap N+1 redundant fans to provide availability for business-critical applications.
- Solid-state drives (SSDs) offer more reliability and performance than traditional mechanical HDDs for greater uptime.
- Proactive Platform Alerts (including PFA and SMART alerts): Processors, voltage regulators, memory, internal storage (HDDs and SSDs, M.2 storage), fans, power supplies, RAID controllers, server ambient and subcomponent temperatures. Alerts can be surfaced through the 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.
- The built-in XClarity Controller continuously monitors system parameters, triggers alerts, and performs recovery actions in case of failures to minimize downtime.
- Built-in diagnostics in UEFI, using Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager, speed up troubleshooting tasks to reduce service time.
- Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager supports diagnostics and can save service data to a USB key drive or remote CIFS share folder for troubleshooting and reduce 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)
- Offers a diagnostics port on the front of the server to allow you to attach an external diagnostics handset for enhanced systems management capabilities.
- Support for the XClarity Administrator Mobile app running on a supported smartphone or tablet and connected to the server through the service-enabled USB port, enables additional local systems management functions.
- Three-year or one-year customer-replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty (varies by geography), 9 x 5 next business day. Optional service upgrades are available.
Manageability and security
Systems management features simplify local and remote management of the SE450:
- The server includes an XClarity Controller (XCC) to monitor server availability. Optional upgrade to XCC Advanced to provide remote control (keyboard video mouse) functions. Optional upgrade to XCC Enterprise enables the additional support for the mounting of remote media files (ISO and IMG image files), boot capture, and power capping.
- Lenovo XClarity Administrator offers comprehensive hardware management tools that help to increase uptime, reduce costs and improve productivity through advanced server management capabilities.
- IT Administrators can securely claim and activate the SE450 remotely through the ThinkShield Key Vault Portal, available on the web. They can also manage and unlock their global IoT edge fleet for initial operation and in case of tamper. The ThinkShield Edge Mobile Management app enables Edge Users to securely claim and activate the ThinkEdge SE450 in an easy to use Web UI.
- 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.
- 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.
- An integrated industry-standard Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) enables improved setup, configuration, and updates, and simplifies error handling.
- Support for industry standard management protocols, IPMI 2.0, SNMP 3.0, Redfish REST API, serial console via IPMI
- An integrated hardware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) supporting TPM 2.0 enables advanced cryptographic functionality, such as digital signatures and remote attestation.
- Administrator and power-on passwords help protect from unauthorized access to the server.
- Supports Secure Boot to ensure only a digitally signed operating system can be used. Supported with HDDs and SSDs, as well as M.2 drives.
- Industry-standard Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) NI support for faster, stronger encryption.
- Intel Execute Disable Bit functionality can prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supported operating system.
- Intel Trusted Execution Technology provides enhanced security through hardware-based resistance to malicious software attacks, allowing an application to run in its own isolated space, protected from all other software running on a system.
- Additional physical security features are an available chassis intrusion switch and available lockable front bezel and top cover.
Energy efficiency
The SE450 offers the following energy-efficiency features to save energy, reduce operational costs, and increase energy availability:
- Energy-efficient system board components help lower operational costs.
- High-efficiency power supplies with 80 PLUS Platinum and Titanium certifications
- Solid-state drives (SSDs) consume as much as 80% less power than traditional spinning 2.5-inch HDDs.
- Optional Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager provides advanced data center power notification, analysis, and policy-based management to help achieve lower heat output and reduced cooling needs.
Components and connectors
The following figure shows the front view of the ThinkEdge SE450 server.
Figure 2. Front view of the ThinkEdge SE450
The SE450 optionally supports a security bezel which helps restrict physical access to the front of the server while still allowing cables to be properly routed through side panels. The bezel also duplicates the system LEDs that would otherwise be covered up by the bezel. The following figure shows the server with the security bezel attached.
Figure 4. View of the ThinkEdge SE450 with security bezel attached
The following figure shows the locations of key components inside the server. The two riser cards and various brackets have been removed to show the components on the system board.
System architecture
The following figure shows the architectural block diagram of the SE450 system, showing the major components and connections.
The processor offers 64 PCIe G4 lanes to devices and the SE450 presents those as a combination of PCIe slots, an OCP slot, and NVMe drives. As shown in the figure, PCIe lanes to slots 3 and 6 can instead be configured to be used with the OCP slot and/or NVMe drive connections. The specific combinations supported are listed in the Configurations section.
Tip: The wrench icons show where the local and remote management functions are enabled
Standard specifications
The following table lists the standard specifications of the SE450.
Components | Specification |
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Machine types | 7D8T - 3 year warranty |
Form factor | 2U rack server, 300mm or 360mm depth |
Processor | 1x 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processor (formerly codenamed "Ice Lake"). Supports Silver, Gold and Platinum processors up to 36 cores, core speeds of up to 3.0 GHz, and TDP ratings of up to 205W. |
Accelerators | Supports up to 4x Intel ACC100 Accelerating NFV adapters |
Memory |
10 DIMM slots, supporting the following combinations:
The processor has 8 memory channels with 1 RDIMM per channel. In configurations with 8x RDIMMs + 1 PMem, the PMem is installed as a 2nd module on one of the channels. Lenovo TruDDR4 RDIMMs and 3DS RDIMMs are supported. DIMMs operate at up to 3200 MHz. |
Persistent memory | Supports up to 4x Intel Optane Persistent Memory 200 Series modules installed in the DIMM slots. Persistent memory (PMem) is installed in combination with system memory DIMMs. |
Memory maximum | With RDIMMs only: Up to 1TB with 8x 128GB 3DS RDIMMs With PMem: Up to 1.5TB with 4x 128GB 3DS RDIMMs + 4x 256GB 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. |
Drive bays |
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Maximum data storage |
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Storage controller |
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Optical drive bays | No internal optical drive. Supports external DVD-RW. |
Tape drive bays | No support |
Network interfaces |
Dedicated OCP 3.0 SFF slot with PCIe 4.0 x16 host interface (not available in all configurations based on PCIe lane availability). OCP slot supports a variety of 2-port and 4-port adapters with 1GbE, 10GbE or 25GbE network connectivity. One port can optionally be shared with the XClarity Controller (XCC) management processor for Wake-on-LAN and NC-SI support. Additional network adapters supported in the PCIe slots. Optional Wireless connectivity with integrated Embedded Network Module (ENM) adapter in dedicated slot with external antennas. Supports IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax WLAN (M.2 2230 module). |
PCI Expansion slots | Up to 4x PCIe 4.0 slots, x16 or x8, depending on the configuration selected. 300mm chassis supports half-length (FHHL) adapters, 360mm chassis supports full-length (FHFL) adapters. |
GPU support | Supports up to 4x single-wide GPUs or up to 2x double-wide GPUs |
Ports | Front: 2x USB 3.2 G1 (5 Gb/s) ports, VGA port, USB 2.0 port for XCC local management only (not visible to the operating system), dedicated RJ-45 1GbE remote systems management port, External diagnostics port for local systems management, NMI pinhole |
Cooling | 6x simple-swap 60 mm dual-rotor fans (all standard), N+1 redundant in most configurations. |
Power supply |
Up to two hot-swap redundant power supplies
Note: Power supplies are front-mounted so fan rotation is reversed compared to other ThinkSystem servers. |
Video | G200 graphics with 16 MB memory with 2D hardware accelerator, integrated into the XClarity Controller. Maximum resolution is 1920x1200 32bpp at 60Hz. |
Hot-swap parts | Drives (in hot-swap trays), power supplies |
Systems management |
Operator panel with status LEDs on the front of the server. Duplicate status LEDs on the top of the server. Optional External Diagnostics Handset with LCD display. XClarity Controller (XCC) embedded management based on ASPEED AST2600 management processor, XClarity Administrator centralized infrastructure delivery, XClarity Integrator plugins, and XClarity Energy Manager centralized server power management. Optional XClarity Controller Advanced and Enterprise to enable remote control functions. ThinkShield Edge Mobile Management mobile app and XClarity Mobile app for local onsite SE450 server management. |
Security features | ThinkShield Key Vault Portal web site for security management. Trusted Platform Module, supporting TPM 2.0. Lockable top cover, optional front locking security bezel with duplicate status LEDs, intrusion detection, self-encrypting drive (SED) support, power-on password, administrator's password. |
Operating systems supported | Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi. See the Operating system support section for specifics. |
Mounting options | Horizontal or vertical orientation. Floor mount (vertical), wall mount, or 2U short-depth rack mount. Available locking security bezel with dust filter. |
Limited warranty | Three-year customer-replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty with 9x5 next business day (NBD). |
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 | 300mm chassis: Width: 445 mm (17.5 in.), height: 87 mm (3.4 in.), depth: 323 mm (12.7 in.) 360mm chassis: Width: 445 mm (17.5 in.), height: 87 mm (3.4 in.), depth: 383 mm (15.1 in.) See Physical and electrical specifications for details. |
Volume | 300mm chassis: 11.6 liters 360mm chassis: 13.9 liters |
Weight | 300mm chassis: 14.8 kg (32.7 lb) 360mm chassis: 17.4 kg (38.4 lb) |
Models
ThinkEdge SE450 models can be configured by using the Lenovo Data Center Solution Configurator (DCSC).
Controlled GPU models: The "Controlled GPU" base CTO models listed in the table are the only models that support high-performance GPUs and accelerators. These models are classified under US Government ECCN regulations and have limited market and customer availability. All other base models do not support high-performance GPUs.
Preconfigured server models may also be available for the SE450, 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 ThinkEdge SE450 server.
Models of the SE450 are defined based on the depth of the chassis:
- 300mm depth chassis - supports half-length adapters only
- 360mm depth chassis - supports full-length adapters or half-length adapters
The feature codes for these chassis choices are as listed in the following table.
The following tables list the available models, grouped by region.
Refer to the Specifications section for information about standard features of the server.
Models for Asia Pacific region
The following table lists the models for the Asia Pacific region: Australia, Bangladesh, Brunei, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam
† Processor detail: Model, number of cores, TDP, core frequency
Configurations
As shown in the System architecture section, PCIe lanes to slots 3 and 6 can instead be configured to be used with the OCP slot and/or NVMe drive connections. In addition, hot-swap drive bays are mutually exclusive with Riser 2 (slots 3 and 4). As a result, only certain combinations of slots, drive bays and drive types are supported.
The following table lists the supported combinations of server.
Serial port support: The serial port (COM port) installs in Slot 6 and is supported in any of the configurations listed that doesn't have Slot 6 enabled. The only exception to this is 360mm chassis configurations that have a double-wide GPU installed in Slot 5, since the GPU will also occupy Slot 6. For more information, see the Serial port section.
* For configurations with hot-swap drive bays, only 2x internal (non-hot-swap) NVMe drives are supported; 4x internal NVMe drives are not supported
† The 300mm configuration #6 does not currently support 2x internal NVMe drives + hot-swap drives using an HBA or RAID adapter
‡ No support for HBA or RAID adapter
Processors
The SE450 supports a single processor in the 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processor family (formerly codenamed "Ice Lake").
In this section:
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
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
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
* L3 cache is 1.5 MB per core or larger. Processors with a larger L3 cache per core are marked with an *
Heatsink
For factory orders, the SE450 supports either a 1U or 2U processor heatsink, as listed in the following table. Field upgrades are not supported.
Configuration rules:
- The 2U heatsink is recommended to maximize heat dissipation and minimize fan noise, and is the default selection in the DCSC configurator.
- The 1U heatsink is required for full-length adapters
- The following processors require the 2U heatsink:
- Intel Xeon Gold 5320T 20C 150W 2.3GHz Processor (BB2Y)
- Intel Xeon Gold 6338T 24C 165W 2.1GHz Processor (BB33)
- All processors with TDP > 165W
UEFI operating modes
The SE450 offers preset operating modes that affect energy consumption and performance. These modes are a collection of predefined low-level UEFI settings that simplify the task of tuning the server to suit your business and workload requirements.
The following table lists the feature codes that allow you to specify the mode you wish to preset in the factory for CTO orders.
UK and EU customers: For compliance with the ERP Lot9 regulation, you should select feature BFYE. For some systems, you may not be able to make a selection, in which case, it will be automatically derived by the configurator.
The preset modes for the SE450 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 SE450, 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 SE450 has 10 DIMM slots, supporting the following memory and persistent memory combinations:
- 1, 2, 4, 6 or 8x RDIMMs (no persistent memory modules)
- 6x RDIMMs and 1x persistent memory module
- 8x RDIMMs and 1x persistent memory module
- 4x RDIMMs and 4x persistent memory modules
The processor has 4 memory controllers and 8 memory channels; with all-memory configurations (that is, without persistent memory), the DIMMs are installed 1 RDIMM per channel. This corresponds to all the white DIMM slots on the system board. See the internal view of the server for the location of the DIMM slots.
Lenovo TruDDR4 RDIMMs and 3DS RDIMMs are supported. With 8x 128 GB 3DS RDIMMs installed, the SE450 supports a total of 1 TB of system memory.
The use of persistent memory is described in the Persistent Memory section.
Memory operates at up to 3200 MHz, depending on the processor selected. If the processor selected has a lower memory bus speed, then all DIMMs will operate at that lower speed. See the Processor features section for details.
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.
The following table lists the memory options that are available for the server.
The following rules apply when selecting the memory configuration:
- In the SE450, the following DIMM quantities are supported: 1, 2, 4, 6, and 8. Other quantities 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:
- Install 8 memory DIMMs 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.
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), 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.
Persistent Memory
The SE450 server supports Intel Optane Persistent Memory 200 Series, a new class of memory and storage technology explicitly architected for server 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.
App Direct Mode and Memory Mode are supported. Mixed Mode is not supported.
The following table lists the supported combinations of memory (RDIMMs) and PMem in App Direct mode. The supported RDIMMs to PMem ratio must be between 1:1 and 1:8.
* In App Direct Mode, the available memory is the sum of the installed RDIMMs + PMem. The actual user capacity of PMem modules is less than the stated amount. For example, a 128GB PMem module has 126.7GB usable storage.
† Density ratio of system memory to persistent memory, RDIMM:PMem; 2-Socket-capable third-generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors only support RDIMM:Pmem density ratios of between 1:1 and 1:8
The following table lists the supported combinations of RDIMMs and PMem in Memory mode. The supported RDIMMs to PMem ratio must be between 1:4 and 1:16.
* In Memory Mode, the available memory = persistent memory installed. The actual user capacity of PMem modules is less than the stated amount. For example, a 128GB PMem module has 126.7GB usable storage.
† Ratio of system memory to persistent memory, RDIMM:PMem; Memory Mode only supports DIMM:Pmem ratios of between 1:4 and 1:16
Persistent memory requirements:
- Some processors do not support PMem. See the Processor features section for details.
- App Direct Mode and Memory Mode are supported, however Mixed Mode is not supported.
- Only quantities of 1x or 4x PMem modules are supported as listed in the above tables. Other quantities are not supported.
- PMem modules operate at up to 3200 MHz, however if the processor selected has a lower memory bus speed, then PMem modules will operate at that lower speed.
- All installed PMem modules must be the same size. Mixing PMem modules of different capacities is not supported.
- Both interleaved and non-interleaved modes are supported.
- Memory mirroring is not supported with PMem modules installed
For additional details, see the Intel Optane Persistent Memory 200 Series product guide, https://lenovopress.com/LP1380.
Internal storage
The SE450 offers the following internal storage options:
- Up to 4x internal SSD drive bays supporting non-hot-swap trayless NVMe or SATA SSD drives
- Up to 2x 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays, front accessible, supporting SAS or SATA SSD drives (mutually exclusive with slots 3 and 4 in Riser 2)
- Up to 2x M.2 drives for boot functions, supporting SATA or NVMe drives
In this section:
Internal drive cage
The SE450 offers an internal drive cage which supports either of the following:
- Up to 4x 7mm trayless drives, either SATA or NVMe (zero drives also supported)
- Up to 2x 15mm trayless drives, either SATA or NVMe (zero drives also supported)
The internal drive cage is mounted at the front of the processor and DIMMs as shown in the following figure.
Figure 7. Location of the internal drive cage
The internal drive cage, feature BMGT, is a standard feature in all configurations, however the bays are only usable provided the cables are also installed, either CTO (NVMe or SATA cabling) or as a field upgrade (SATA cabling only).
Tip: 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4x internal trayless drives are supported.
The SE450 supports field upgrades to enable SATA drives in the internal drive cage. The following part numbers are available for cables.
Note: NVMe drive bays are not supported as field upgrades, due to the complexity of the cabling required.
Part number | Description | Purpose |
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4X97A90164 | ThinkEdge SE450 Internal 2x2.5" SATA Cable | SATA signal and power cable to connect from system planar to 2x drives (7mm or 15mm), one in each bay. See SATA 2x1 cable flyer. |
4X97A90165 | ThinkEdge SE450 Internal 4x2.5" SATA Cable | SATA signal and power cable to connect from system planar to 4x drives (7mm), two in each bay. See SATA 2x2 cable flyer. |
4X97A90161 | ThinkEdge SE450 Internal RAID 2x2.5" SATA Cable | SATA signal and power cable to connect from RAID adapter or HBA to 2x drives (7mm or 15mm), one in each bay. See SATA RAID 1x2 cable flyer. |
4X97A90162 | ThinkEdge SE450 Internal RAID 4x2.5" SATA Cable | SATA signal and power cable to connect from RAID adapter or HBA to 4x drives (7mm), two in each bay. See SATA RAID 2x2 cable flyer. |
Hot-swap drive bays
The SE450 supports 2x 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays, mounted in place of Riser 2.
Figure 8. Location of the hot-swap drive bays
The drive cage is only available in preconfigured models or CTO. Field upgrades are not available.
Part number | Feature code | Description |
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CTO only | BMGN | ThinkEdge SE450 Front HDD Cage (includes 2-drive AnyBay backplane) |
Configuration requirements:
- The hot-swap drive bays support 2.5-inch hot-swap drives, either SATA, NVMe or SAS. SAS drives require the use of a RAID adapter or SAS HBA.
- The hot-swap drive bays are mutually exclusive with Riser 2 (slots 3 and 4)
- The server supports a maximum of 4x NVMe drives, so if two NVMe drives are configured as hot-swap drives, then only two NVMe drives can be configured in the internal drive cage (trayless drives)
- The required cables are derived by the configurator; SATA and NVMe cables are configured based on the controller selected even if no drives are selected in DCSC.
DCSC tip: In order to select the hot-swap drive cage (feature BMGN), you must first select two controllers:
- The Onboard NVMe controller (BC4V); plus
- Either the onboard SATA controller (AVV0) or a RAID adapter/HBA.
You must select both NVMe and SATA/SAS controllers because the hot-swap drive bays have an AnyBay backplane. If you do not select one of each controller then BMGN will be unselectable. Once BMGN is selected, you will then need to deselect Riser 2 (feature BMGM) from the PCIe tab, since the hot-swap drive bays are installed in place of Riser 2.
For configurations with onboard SATA, it is supported to upgrade the controller to a RAID adapter or HBA. To do so, order the adapter as well as the RAID cable listed in the following table, 4X97A90160. Similarly, to remove a RAID adapter or HBA and reconfigure the server to use the onboard SATA controller instead, order the SATA cable listed, 4X97A90163.
Part number | Description | Purpose |
---|---|---|
4X97A90160 | ThinkEdge SE450 RAID SATA Cable for Backplane | SATA cable to connect from RAID adapter or HBA to hot-swap drive backplane. See cable flyer. |
4X97A90163 | ThinkEdge SE450 SATA Cable for Backplane | SATA cable to connect from system planar to hot-swap drive backplane. See cable flyer. |
Supported drive bay combinations
The following drive bay combinations are supported:
- Up to 4x internal SATA drives + optional M.2 (no hot-swap drives)
- Up to 4x internal NVMe drives + optional M.2 (no hot-swap drives)
- Up to 4x internal SATA drives + up to 2x hot-swap SATA drives + optional M.2
- Up to 4x internal SATA drives + up to 2x hot-swap NVMe drives + optional M.2
- Up to 2x internal NVMe drives + up to 2x hot-swap SATA drives + optional M.2
- Up to 2x internal NVMe drives + up to 2x hot-swap NVMe drives + optional M.2
- M.2 drives only (no hot-swap drives, no internal drives)
- Up to 2x hot-swap drives + M.2 drives (no internal drives)
Configurations rules:
- Zero internal (trayless) drives can be selected (M.2 drive is not required)
- Hot-swap drive bays are not available if Riser 2 is installed. NVMe drives are not supported in some adapter slot configurations. See the Configurations section for details.
- For configurations with hot-swap drive bays, only 2x internal (non-hot-swap) NVMe drives are supported; 4x internal NVMe drives are not supported
Tip: The SE450 now offers greater flexibility in storage configurations:
- Internal (trayless) drives: 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 drives
- Hot-swap drives: 0, 1 or 2 drives
- M.2 drives: 0, 1, or 2 drives
M.2 drives
The SE450 supports one or two M.2 form-factor SATA or NVMe drives for use as an operating system boot solution. The M.2 drives install into an M.2 module which is mounted vertically in the SE450 in a bracket attached to the power supply cage. See the internal view of the server for the location.
Tip: It is supported to have a configuration with M.2 drives but without any other internal drives (trayless or hot-swap)
Part number | Feature code | Description |
---|---|---|
CTO only | BMH3 | ThinkEdge SE450 SBS M.2 Adapter Bracket |
There M.2 module supported in the SE450 are listed in the following table.
Part number |
Feature code |
Description | SATA drives |
NVMe drives |
RAID | Maximum supported |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4Y37A09738 | B5XJ | ThinkSystem M.2 SATA/NVMe 2-Bay Enablement Kit | Yes | Yes | Yes* | 1 |
* RAID is supported via Intel VROC
Supported drives are listed in the Internal drive options section.
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; 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
Field upgrades
The SE450 supports M.2 field upgrades provided the system already has the M.2 Adapter Bracket (feature BMH3) installed. As well as adding the above M.2 adapter, you will also need to order the M.2 Adapter Cable as listed in the following table.
Part number | Feature code | Description |
---|---|---|
4X97A84822 | BMFZ | ThinkEdge SE450 M.2 Adapter 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
Controllers for internal storage
The drives of the SE450 are connected to controller on the system board:
- 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)
The following table lists the adapters used for the internal storage of the server.
The onboard SATA controller has the following features:
- Controller integrated into the Intel PCH
- 6 Gbps SATA host interface
- Supports RAID-0, 1, 5, 10 (Intel VROC SATA RAID, previously known as RSTe)
- Supports JBOD
The onboard NVMe support has the following features:
- Controller integrated into the Intel processor
- 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
- VROC Premium enabled RAID support on non-Intel drives
Intel VROC onboard RAID
Intel VROC (Virtual RAID on CPU) is a feature of the Intel processor that enables Integrated RAID support.
There are two separate functions of VROC in the SE450:
- 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. It offers a 6 Gb/s connection to each drive and on the SE450 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. On the SE450, RAID levels implemented are based on the VROC feature selected as indicated in the following table. 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.
The SE450 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
Configuration notes:
- If a feature code is ordered in a CTO build, the VROC functionality is enabled in the factory. For field upgrades, order a part number and it will be fulfilled as a Feature on Demand (FoD) license which can then be 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 supported with Windows, RHEL and SLES, however it 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. On ESXi, VROC is supported with both boot and data drives.
Internal drive options
The following tables list the drive options for internal storage of the server.
2.5-inch hot-swap drives:
Trayless drives:
Field upgrades: Trayless drives can only be installed in the field by trained technicians who are certified by Lenovo Service.
M.2 drives:
M.2 drive support: The use of M.2 drives requires an additional adapter as described in the M.2 drives subsection.
SED support: The SE450 currently does not support SED functionality with NVMe drives. SED is supported with SATA drives as listed in the tables below, however with SED enabled, hot-add and hot-remove are not supported.
* In the SE450, the SED functionality of this NVMe drive is not supported.
* In the SE450, the SED functionality of this NVMe drive is not supported.
* In the SE450, the SED functionality of this NVMe drive is not supported.
* In the SE450, the SED functionality of this NVMe drive is not supported.
Optical drive
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.
WLAN Network Module
The SE450 offers Wireless LAN (WLAN) support and supports two external antenna for WLAN connectivity.
Wireless connectivity can be enabled via an integrated Embedded Network Module (ENM) adapter in dedicated slot with external antennas. The ENM adapter supports IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax WLAN using an M.2 card that connects to the ENM adapter.
Ordering information for the ENM adapter is listed in the following table.
Part number | Feature code | Description |
---|---|---|
CTO only | BU0B | ThinkEdge SE450 WLAN Module |
Configuration notes:
- For the UK and the EU market, when the ENM adapter is selected, the following processor cannot be selected:
- Intel Xeon Silver 4310T 10C 105W 2.3GHz Processor, BB34
I/O expansion
The SE450 has PCIe slots for adapters:
- Riser 1:
- Slot 5: PCIe G4 x16
- Slot 6: PCIe G4 x16 (PCIe x8 or not connected in some configurations)
- Riser 2:
- Slot 3: PCIe G4 x16 (PCIe x8 or not connected in some configurations)
- Slot 4: PCIe G4 x16
- OCP slot 7: PCIe G4 x16 (not connected in some configurations)
Specific support for these slots is listed in the Configurations section.
Ordering information for the Risers and OCP bracket are listed in the following table. For M.2, see the M.2 drives section.
As described in the Models section, there are two chassis depths available with the SE450:
- 360mm chassis: Supports all adapters
- 300mm chassis: Supports all adapters except full-length adapters like double-wide GPUs
Serial port
The SE450 optionally supports a RS-232 serial port by adding a COM port bracket to a PCIe slot. The bracket is only supported in slot 6. Ordering information is shown in the following table.
Part number |
Feature code |
Description | Maximum supported |
Slots supported |
---|---|---|---|---|
4Z17A80446 | BMNJ | ThinkSystem COM Port Upgrade Kit v2 | 1 | 6 |
The bracket is shown in the following figure.
Accelerators
The SE450 supports the FPGA accelerator listed in the following table.
Limited configuration access: The ACC100 accelerator is primarily for telecom customers and requires special considerations. To enable this adapter in the DCSC configurator, you will need access to the "Telecom Specific" mode. Contact the DCSC support team at salesconfig@lenovo.com for information.
Part number |
Feature code |
Description | Maximum supported |
300mm chassis |
360mm chassis |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
4XC7A81119 | BMHJ | Lenovo ThinkSystem Intel ACC100 Accelerating NFV PCIe Gen3 | 4 | Yes | Yes |
The use of these adapters also requires power cables which are included in the option part numbers or are derived by the configurator for CTO orders. When two adapters are installed in the same Riser, use the included Y-cable which provides power to both adapters.
Network adapters
The server has a dedicated OCP 3.0 SFF slot with PCIe 4.0 x16 host interface. See Figure 3 for the location of the OCP slot. One port can optionally be shared with the XCC management processor for Wake-on-LAN and NC-SI support.
The following table lists the supported OCP adapters. These adapters are CTO only and not available as field upgrades.
Internal lock mechanism: The OCP adapters used in the SE450 use the OCP internal lock mechanism instead of the pull-tab and thumbscrew combination used with other ThinkSystem OCP adapters.
If the server ships with an OCP slot but you do not have an OCP adapter installed, then a filler should be installed in place of the adapter. Ordering information is shown in the following table.
The following table lists additional supported network adapters that can be installed in the regular PCIe slots. All adapters are supported in both 300mm and 360mm chassis.
For more information, including the transceivers and cables that each adapter supports, see the list of Lenovo Press Product Guides in the Networking adapters category:
https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/ethernet
GPU adapters
The following table lists the supported GPUs. The use of full-length GPUs requires the 360mm chassis - see Models for ordering information.
* See Flex 170 configuration requirements below
Configuration notes:
- The Controlled GPU column indicates the required CTO model. See the Models section for information.
- Controlled GPUs require CTO model 7D8TCTOAWW. This CTO model is not available in some markets.
- GPUs that are not controlled require CTO model 7D8TCTO1WW.
- GPUs that require the 360mm chassis must use Base feature code BMHC. See the Models section for information.
- Installed GPUs must be identical
- Full-length GPUs such as the Intel Flex 170, NVIDIA L40, A30, and A40 are only supported with the following processors, and only with a 1U heatsink:
- Intel Xeon Gold 6330N
- Intel Xeon Gold 5318N
- Intel Xeon Gold 5317
- Intel Xeon Silver 4316
- Intel Xeon Silver 4314
- Intel Xeon Silver 4310T
- Configuration requirements when selecting the Intel Flex 170 GPU:
- The Flex 170 is only supported in 360mm configuration #3, as described in the Configurations section
- The Flex 170 is only supported in slot 3, and only with a PCIe x8 host interface
- The Flex 170 is not supported with an OCP adapter
- A maximum of 2x internal NVMe drives is supported
- When the NVIDIA A40 GPU is installed, the maximum ambient temperature is 40°C (104°F).
- The use of the double-wide GPUs requires an auxiliary power cable as listed in the following table. For CTO orders, power cables are automatically derived by the configurator.
- Some NVIDIA A Series GPUs are available as two feature codes, one with a CEC chip and one without a CEC chip (ones without the CEC chip have "w/o CEC" in the name). The CEC is a secondary Hardware Root of Trust (RoT) module that provides an additional layer of security, which can be used by customers who have high regulatory requirements or high security standards. NVIDIA uses a multi-layered security model and hence the protection offered by the primary Root of Trust embedded in the GPU is expected to be sufficient for most customers. The CEC defeatured products still offer Secure Boot, Secure Firmware Update, Firmware Rollback Protection, and In-Band Firmware Update Disable. Specifically, without the CEC chip, the GPU does not support Key Revocation or Firmware Attestation. CEC and non-CEC GPUs of the same type of GPU can be mixed in field upgrades.
* For field upgrades, the option part number contains two power cables, so only one needs to be ordered for two GPUs
For information about the GPU, see the ThinkSystem GPU Summary, available at:
https://lenovopress.com/lp0768-thinksystem-thinkagile-gpu-summary
Cooling
The SE450 server has six 60 mm dual-rotor simple-swap fans.
All six are standard and support N+1 rotor redundancy.
Power supplies
The SE450 supports one or two hot-swap power supplies, installed at the front of the server. When two are installed, they are redundant in most configurations. Ordering information is listed in the following table.
Configuration requirements:
- If two power supplies are installed, they must be identical.
- To determine the power supply needed for your configuration, use Lenovo Capacity Planner as described in the Capacity Planner section.
- Power supplies from other ThinkSystem servers have fans that operate in the opposite direction and are not supported.
Power supply LEDs
The supported hot-swap power supplies have the following LEDs:
- Power input LED:
- Green: The power supply is connected to the AC power source
- Off: The power supply is disconnected from the AC power source or a power problem has occurred
- Power output LED:
- Green: The server is on and the power supply is working normally
- Blinking green: The power supply is in Zero-output/Standby mode (see below)
- Off: The server is powered off, or the power supply is not working properly
- Power supply error LED:
- Off: The power supply is working normally
- Yellow: The power supply has failed
Zero-output mode: When Zero-output mode (also known as Standby mode or Cold Redundancy mode) is configured in XCC and the server power load is sufficiently low, one of the installed power supplies enters into the Standby state while the other one delivers entire load. When the power load increases, the standby power supply will switch to Active state to provide sufficient power to the server. Zero-output mode can be enabled or disabled in the XClarity Controller web interface, Server Configuration > Power Policy. If you select Disable, then both power supplies will be in the Active state.
Power cords
Line cords and rack power cables with C13 connectors can be ordered as listed in the following table.
110V customers: If you plan to use the 1100W power supply with a 110V power source, select a power cable that is rated above 10A. Power cables that are rated at 10A or below are not supported with 110V power.
Systems management
The SE450 contains an integrated service processor, XClarity Controller (XCC), which provides advanced control, monitoring, and alerting functions. The XCC is based on the ASPEED AST2600 baseboard management controller (BMC).
Topics in this section:
- Activation
- Local management
- External Diagnostics Handset
- System status with XClarity Mobile
- Remote management
- MicroSD for XCC local storage
- Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager
- Lenovo XClarity Administrator
- Lenovo XClarity Integrators
- Lenovo XClarity Essentials
- Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager
- Lenovo Capacity Planner
Activation
Activation is an optional security feature of the ThinkEdge SE450 that ensures that the system delivered from the factory is only used by its intended recipient and that all data and applications remains secure. Activation is enabled on a factory order when the Security Pack Enabled feature code (feature BLZ2) is selected as described in the Security Pack section.
Enabled by default: Activation is enabled by default for new CTO orders. Activation can be disabled in the factory order as described in the Security Pack section.
If Activation is enabled, the system is delivered in system lockdown and will require activation before operation. There are three ways the server can be activated:
- Using a mobile device (iOS or Android) connect to the server to the USB management port on the front of the server and running the ThinkShield Edge Mobile Management app.
- Connecting the system to the Internet via the XCC management port on the front of the server and accessing the ThinkShield Key Vault Portal from a web browser on another system.
- In a disconnected mode, where neither a mobile device or an internet connection to the ThinkEdge SE450 are available.
Details of the activation process are described in the following documents:
- Activation Guide (2-page flyer that is included with the server)
- SE450 Setup Guide, Chapter 5
These documents are available from:
https://thinksystem.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/se450/pdf_files.html?cp=2_1_0
For further information on activation and the use of the ThinkShield Edge Mobile Management app, including videos and tours, see this support page:
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/ht509033
Local management
The SE450 offers a front operator panel with key controls and status indicators, as shown in the following figure.
No support for 5G as a client: The SE450 does not offer any 5G or LTE Wireless client support. The 5G network LEDs are non-operational.
The buttons on the front of the server:
- Power button
- ID (identification) button - turns on the LED housed within the button as well as passing the signal to the XCC for display remotely in XClarity Administrator
The LEDs on the front of the server are as follows:
- ThinkShield Activation LED (green) - indicates the state of server activation
- On - Activation process has been completed
- Blinking - Activation is required before the server can be used
- Off - Activation is disabled on this system
- Power LED (green) - indicates power status, as follows:
- Off - Server does not have power applied
- Fast flash (4 times per second) - The server has just had power applied and is not ready to be powered on yet
- Slow flash (once per second) - Server is ready to be powered on
- On solid - Server is powered on
- Ethernet network activity - indicates when the Ethernet adapter installed in the OCP slot has activity
- Identification LED (blue) - lights when the button is pressed or when the function is activated remotely in XClarity Controller.
- System error LED (yellow)
- 5G network LED - not used (no support for 5G or LTE as a client)
- Wireless LAN (WLAN) network LED (green) - not used (no support for WLAN)
The system LEDs are duplicated on the top of the server. The same LEDs are also duplicated on the front of the security bezel as shown in the Security section.
External Diagnostics Handset
The SE450 also has a port to connect an External Diagnostics Handset as shown in the following figure. The External Diagnostics Handset has the same functions as the Integrated Diagnostics Panel but has the advantages of not consuming space on the front of the server plus it can be shared amongst many servers in your data center. The handset has a magnet on the back of it to allow you to easily mount it on a convenient place on any rack cabinet.
Figure 12. External Diagnostics Handset
Ordering information for the External Diagnostics Handset with is listed in the following table.
Field upgrade only: The External Diagnostics Handset is only available as an option for field upgrades. Not available in CTO orders.
System status with XClarity Mobile
The XClarity Mobile app 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 holding down the ID button for 3 seconds (or pressing the dedicated USB management button if one is present)
- 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)
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
Remote management is available via the following connections:
- Via the dedicated Ethernet port for management. See the Components and connectors section for the location of these ports.
- Via Port 1 of the OCP adapter (if installed), which supports NC-SI to allow sharing of the Ethernet port between the operating system and remote management.
The front of the server houses an pull-out information tab (also known as the network access tag). A label on the tab shows the network information (MAC address and other data) to remotely access the service processor. See the Components and connectors section for the location of this pull-out tab.
There are two XClarity Controller upgrades available for the server, Advanced and Enterprise.
XCC Advanced Upgrade adds the following functions:
- 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
- Syslog alerting
- Redirecting serial console via SSH
- Component replacement log (Maintenance History log)
- Access restriction (IP address blocking)
- Lenovo SED security key management
- Displaying graphics for real-time and historical power usage data and temperature
XCC Enterprise Upgrade enables the following additional features:
- 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
- Power capping
- System utilization data and graphic view
- Single sign on with Lenovo XClarity Administrator
- Update firmware from a repository
- License for XClarity Energy Manager
For configure-to-order (CTO), you can enable the required XCC functionality by selecting the appropriate XCC feature codes listed in the following table:
- XCC Standard - select neither feature listed in the table
- XCC Advanced - select feature AVUT
- XCC Enterprise - select feature AUPW
For systems with XCC Standard or XCC Advanced installed, field upgrades are available as listed in the following table.
MicroSD for XCC local storage
The server includes a MicroSD card port to enable the use of a MicroSD card for additional storage for use with the XCC controller. XCC can use the storage as a Remote Disc on Card (RDOC) device (up to 4GB of storage). It can also be used to store firmware updates (including N-1 firmware history) for ease of deployment.
Tip: Without a MicroSD card installed, the XCC controller will have 100MB of available RDOC storage.
Ordering information for the supported Micro SD cards is listed in the following table.
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 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 SE450. The software can be downloaded and used at no charge to discover and monitor the SE450 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.
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 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
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 upgrade as described in the Remote Management section. If your server does not have the XCC Enterprise upgrade, Energy Manager licenses can be ordered as shown in the following table.
Part number | Description |
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4L40E51621 | Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager Node License (1 license needed per server) |
For more information about XClarity Energy Manager, see the following resources:
- Lenovo Support page:
https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/lnvo-lxem - User Guide for XClarity Energy Manager:
https://pubs.lenovo.com/lxem/
Lenovo Capacity Planner
Lenovo Capacity Planner is a power consumption evaluation tool that enhances data center planning by enabling IT administrators and pre-sales professionals to understand various power characteristics of racks, servers, and other devices. Capacity Planner can dynamically calculate the power consumption, current, British Thermal Unit (BTU), and volt-ampere (VA) rating at the rack level, improving the planning efficiency for large scale deployments.
For more information, refer to the Capacity Planner web page:
http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/lnvo-lcp
Security
Topics in this section:
- Security features
- Intrusion switch
- Firmware and TPM 2.0 Security Module
- Security bezel
- Security Pack
- Intel Transparent Supply Chain
Security features
The SE450 offers a number of security features, both electronic and physical.
Physical security features:
- Intrusion detection (optional, CTO only).
- Front security bezel with key lock (optional, available as a field upgrade, but requires the bezel detect module added in the factory)
- EIA mounting flange with security key (optional, CTO only)
Available EIA bracket that uses a security screw to attach the server to the front flange of the rack cabinet. See EIA bracket with security screw for more information.
Electronic security features include:
- Automatic actions on tamper detection
In the event of an intrusion or movement, the server can be configured in XCC to perform actions, including server shutdown and disabling remote access to the XCC from the network ports (referred to as the BMC network bridge).
- Self-encrypting (SED) drives that ensure data is secured when the drives are powered off
- Administrator password and a power-on password in UEFI
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM) supporting TPM 2.0, implemented on a mezzanine card, enables advanced cryptographic functionality in the operating system and applications. (not available for customers in PRC)
- Optional support for a secure manufacturing supply chain using Intel Transparent Supply Chain
The server is NIST SP 800-147B compliant.
Intrusion switch
The server supports an intrusion switch that rests against the top cover. In the event that the cover is removed, a Warning event is recorded in XClarity Controller and actions can be taken to secure the server. In addition, if you have configured the server with the Security Pack enabled (feature BLZ2), then the system will automatically lock down the system if top cover removed. See the Security Pack section for information.
The intrusion switch is optional but is only available via CTO orders, not as a field upgrade. See the Internal view of the server for the location of this component.
Firmware and TPM 2.0 Security Module
The SE450 includes a security mezzanine card that plugs into the system board as shown in the Internal view of the server. The module has the following functions:
- Contains the following components:
- Trusted Platform Module 2.0 (TPM 2.0) chip
- Non-volatile storage for configuration data
- Allows field recovery of a firmware-corrupted system without requiring planar replacement
- Allows field replacement of system planar while maintaining customer code levels and configuration settings
Ordering information is listed in the following table.
No RoT support: This module does not support Root of Trust and Platform Firmware Resiliency (PFR) functionality. RoT and PFR are planned to be supported in a future version of this module.
Ordering information is listed in the following table.
Security bezel
The security bezel is an optional component that mounts on the front of the server that restricts access to networking connectors on the front of the server.
The following figure shows the SE450 with security bezel installed.
Figure 13. SE450 with security bezel installed
The security bezel is only available as an option part number and cannot be ordered as part of a CTO order, however the security bezel requires the security bezel detect module in order for the bezel to be recognized as installed by the server and for the LEDs on the security bezel to function. The security bezel detect module is only available CTO by selecting feature BR1K in DCSC.
Tip: It is not possible to install the security bezel without first having the bezel detect module installed.
Part number |
Feature code |
Description | Purpose |
---|---|---|---|
CTO only | BR1K | Security-Bezel-ready Chassis | Ensures that the security bezel detect module is installed and enabled in the factory. See the Front view for the location of the security bezel detect module. |
4B37A81735 | Option only | ThinkEdge SE450 Security Bezel | Includes a key for the lock and a dust filter. See the Operating environment section. For full functionality, requires the bezel detect module be installed. |
The security bezel also duplicates the system LEDs. The layout of the LEDs is identical to the LED grouping on top of the server. See the Local management section for information about the LEDs.
The security bezel also supports the installation of a dust filter as described in the Operating environment section.
Security Pack
The Security Pack is the collection of security and activation features of the SE450:
- Enablement of local Self-encrypting (SED) authentication key (AK) management
- Mandatory claiming and activation process to identify the owner of SE450 when the server is first delivered/powered on
To enable the Security Pack features, select feature BLZ2. If you do not wish to have the features of the Security Pack enabled in the SE450, it can be physically removed from the system board by using feature BU0C.
Feature code | Description |
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BLZ2 | ThinkEdge Security Pack Enabled |
BKFC | ThinkEdge Security Pack Disabled |
BU0C | ThinkEdge Security Pack Depopulated |
Notes:
- The Security Pack features setting cannot be changed after the system leaves the factory. For example, if you select feature BLZ2 to enable the Security Pack features, then the system will require activation before it can be first used. Similarly, if your system was configured with the Security Pack depopulated (physically removed from the system board), it cannot later be added.
- Customers can use the ThinkShield Portal to determine which of their systems have Security Pack enabled or disabled (you will see "Standard" if the system has Security Pack disabled).
Intel Transparent Supply Chain
Add a layer of protection in your data center and have peace of mind that the server hardware you bring into it is safe authentic and with documented, testable, and provable origin.
Lenovo has one of the world’s best supply chains, as ranked by Gartner Group, backed by extensive and mature supply chain security programs that exceed industry norms and US Government standards. Now we are the first Tier 1 manufacturer to offer Intel® Transparent Supply Chain in partnership with Intel, offering you an unprecedented degree of supply chain transparency and assurance.
To enable Intel Transparent Supply Chain for the Intel-based servers in your order, add the following feature code in the DCSC configurator, under the Security tab.
Feature code | Description |
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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.
Rack installation
The SE450 server can be installed in a rack cabinet, either 2-post, 4-post long, or 4-post short.
In this section:
Rail kits
The following table lists the available rail kits. Each kit includes the left and right rails plus mounting hardware.
* 1000mm rail kit and CTO orders: The 1000mm rail kit can only be included in CTO orders provided that the server is installed and shipped in a rack cabinet from the factory. If the order does not include factory installation into a rack cabinet, then the rail kit will need to be ordered separately using the option part number.
The following table summarizes the specifications of the available rail kits
For details on the installation of these kits, see each of the ThinkEdge SE450 rack installation guides, available from the Information Center, https://thinksystem.lenovofiles.com/help/index.jsp
For information on supported rack cabinets, see the Rack cabinets section.
EIA bracket with security screw
The SE450 offers two types of EIA brackets (also known as ear brackets or ears):
- Standard EIA bracket - uses thumbscrews to secure the server to the front flange of the cabinet
- Security EIA bracket - uses security screws and key to secure the server to the front flange of the cabinet
The use of the security bracket and key (the key is included with the brackets) aids in preventing unauthorized personnel from removing the server from the rack.
The following figure shows the two EIA bracket types.
Figure 14. EIA brackets for the SE450
Ordering information is listed in the following table.
EIA bracket adjustment
When installed in a rack cabinet, the EIA brackets on either side of the SE450 chassis can be adjusted to best fit the front cabling and clearance needs of your environment. The EIA brackets can be in one of six different positions as shown in the following figure.
Position 1 locates the server as far back into the rack cabinet as possible, such that the front of the security bezel is flush with the front flange of the cabinet. The distance between positions 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 is 12.5 mm. Position 6 positions the server as far forward as possible, and is an additional 37.5 mm from position 5, for a total of 100 mm difference between positions 1 and 6.
Figure 15. Adjusting the locations of the EIA brackets on the sides of the server
Floor stand
The SE450 supports being installed in a floor stand in a vertical orientation, as shown in the following figure. The floor stand supports both the 300mm or 360mm chassis, and with or without the security bezel.
Figure 16. SE450 installed in the floor stand kit
The dimensions of the floor stand base are as follows:
- Width: 305 mm (12 inches)
- Depth: 488 mm (19.2 inches)
- Height of the floor stand base: 303 mm (11.9 inches)
- Height of the server installed in the floor stand (to the top of the handle):
- 300 mm chassis: 584 mm (23 inches)
- 360 mm chassis: 594 mm (23.4 inches)
Ordering information for the floor stand kit is listed in the following table. The floor stand kit is only available as an option part number and cannot be included in a CTO factory order.
The contents of the floor stand kit is shown in the following figure.
Figure 17. Contents of the SE450 floor stand kit
For details on the components in the kit and the installation process, see the ThinkEdge SE450 Floor-standing Configuration Guide, available from the Information Center, https://thinksystem.lenovofiles.com/help/index.jsp
Wall mount installation
The SE450 can be mounted on a wall in a vertical orientation. The server can face either left or right, and supports both the 300mm or 360mm chassis, with and without the security bezel.
The wall mount kit includes a base plate. The base plate is mounted to the wall and then the server is attached to the base plate using the top cover, bottom brackets, and side brackets. The dimensions of the base plate are:
- Width: 693 mm (27.3 inches)
- Height: 532 mm (20.9 inches)
The width of the base plate is to allow the support of the standard wall stud spacing in Europe (600mm, 23.6 inches) and in USA (16 inches, 406mm).
Note: The maximum weight of the server and wall mount assembly is 30 Kg (66 lbs).
The following figure shows the SE450 installed on a wall in a manufacturing environment.
Figure 18. SE450 installed on a wall in a manufacturing environment
Ordering information for the Wall Mount Kit is listed in the following table.
The wall mount kit is only available as an option part number and cannot be included in a CTO factory order.
The contents of the wall mount kit is shown in the following figure.
Figure 19. ThinkEdge SE450 Wall Mount Kit
The brackets are attached to the server and then the unit is then mounted to the wall plate, as shown in the following figure.
Tip: The integrated handles cannot be removed.
Figure 20. Using the ThinkEdge SE450 Wall Mount Kit
For details on the components in the kit and the installation process, see the ThinkEdge SE450 Wall-mounting Configuration Guide, available from the Information Center, https://thinksystem.lenovofiles.com/help/index.jsp
Operating system support
The SE450 supports the following operating systems:
- Microsoft Windows Server 2019
- Microsoft Windows Server 2022
- Microsoft Windows Server 2025
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.9
- 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 8.10
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.1
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.2
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.3
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP4
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP5
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP6
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 Xen SP4
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 Xen SP5
- Ubuntu 18.04 LTS 64-bit
- Ubuntu 20.04 LTS 64-bit
- Ubuntu 22.04 LTS 64-bit
- Ubuntu 24.04 LTS 64-bit
- VMware ESXi 7.0 U3
- VMware ESXi 8.0
- VMware ESXi 8.0 U1
- VMware ESXi 8.0 U2
- VMware ESXi 8.0 U3
For a complete list of supported, certified and tested operating systems, plus additional details and links to relevant web sites, see the Operating System Interoperability Guide: https://lenovopress.com/osig#servers=se450-7d8t
For configure-to-order configurations, the SE450 can be preloaded with VMware ESXi. Ordering information is listed in the following table.
Configuration rule:
- An ESXi preload cannot be selected if the configuration includes an NVIDIA GPU (ESXi preload cannot include the NVIDIA driver)
You can download supported VMware vSphere hypervisor images from the following web page and install it using the instructions provided:
https://vmware.lenovo.com/content/custom_iso/
Hyperconverged infrastructure support
Lenovo ThinkEdge systems can be used in hyperconverged solutions either as part of a Lenovo configured and optimized Lenovo ThinkAgile solution, or as a user-configured system.
Refer to the following links for full details.
VMware vSAN
SE450 supports vSAN OSA. For more information refer to this page:
vSAN Original Storage Architecture (OSA)
SE450 supports vSAN ESA. For more information refer to this page:
vSAN Express Storage Architecture (ESA) ReadyNode Configurator
Microsoft Azure Stack HCI
SE450 is the base hardware for the ThinkAgile MX450 Edge Integrated System. For more information refer to the product guide:
https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp1875-thinkagile-mx450-edge-integrated-system
SE450 supports Azure Stack HCI solution. For more information refer to the following Solution Brief:
https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp1597-microsoft-azure-stack-hci-solutions-on-lenovo-thinkedge-se450-edge-servers.
SE450 is listed in Microsoft Azure Stack HCI catalog. For more information refer to this page:
https://azurestackhcisolutions.azure.microsoft.com/#/catalog/details/7e93eff8-2d45-492d-a180-bebc75f8fad3
Physical and electrical specifications
The SE450 has the following overall physical dimensions, excluding components that extend outside the standard chassis, such as EIA flanges, front security bezel (if any), and power supply handles:
300mm chassis:
- Width: 445 mm (17.5 inches)
- Height: 87 mm (3.4 inches)
- Depth: 323 mm (12.7 inches)
360mm chassis:
- Width: 445 mm (17.5 inches)
- Height: 87 mm (3.4 inches)
- Depth: 383 mm (15.1 inches)
The following table lists the detailed dimensions.
For dimensions of the wall mount plate and the floor stand kit, see the following sections:
The figure below shows the definition of each dimension.
The shipping (cardboard packaging) dimensions of the SE450 are as follows:
- Width: 586 mm (23.1 inches)
- Height: 257 mm (10.1 inches)
- Depth: 555 mm (21.9 inches)
The server has the following maximum weight:
- 300mm chassis: 14.8 kg (32.7 lb)
- 360mm chassis: 17.4 kg (38.4 lb)
Electrical specifications for AC input power supplies:
- Input voltage:
- 100 to 127 (nominal) Vac, 50 Hz or 60 Hz
- 200 to 240 (nominal) Vac, 50 Hz or 60 Hz
- 240 Vdc (input range: 180-300 V dc) (China only)
- Inlet current:
- 100-127 V:
- 1100W power supply: 12 A*
- 1800W power supply: Not supported
- 200-240 V:
- 1100W power supply: 6.0 A
- 1800W power supply: 10 A
- 100-127 V:
* In China, this power supply cannot exceed 10 A current.
Electrical specifications for DC input power supply:
- Input voltage: -44 to -54 Vdc
- Inlet current (1100W power supply): 26 A
Grounding cable
The SE450 includes two grounding lugs on the front of the server to enable the connection of a grounding cable. The table below lists the ordering information for the supported cable.
Field upgrade only: The Grounding Cable is only available as an option for field upgrades. Not available in CTO orders.
Part number |
Feature code |
Description | Maximum supported |
---|---|---|---|
4X97A84041 | BMG0 | ThinkEdge Grounding Cable with Lug (2500mm, 6 AWG) | 1 |
The following figure shows the cable.
Operating environment
The SE450 server complies with ASHRAE Class A3 specifications with most configurations, and depending on the hardware configuration, also complies with ASHRAE Class A4 specifications.
Topics in this section:
- Configuration requirements
- Temperature and humidity
- NEBS support
- Acoustical noise emissions
- Environment
- Shock and vibration
- Particulate contamination
- Dust filter
- Replacement port dust covers
- Coin battery
Configuration requirements
Components installed in the SE450 have the following ambient temperature requirements:
- Keep the ambient temperature to 35°C or lower when:
- One or more 2.5-inch U.3 7400 PRO 3.84 TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 trayless drives are installed
- One or more 2.5-inch U.3 7450 PRO 3.84 TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 trayless drives are installed
- Keep the ambient temperature to 40°C or lower when:
- NVIDIA A40 or L40 GPU is installed
- One or more Persistent memory modules are installed
- One of the following 2.5-inch drives is installed in Riser 2:
- U.3 7400 PRO 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 Hot-swap drive
- U.3 7450 MAX 3.2TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 Hot-swap drive
- U.3 7450 PRO 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 Hot-swap drive
- U.2 Multi Vendor 3.2TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 Hot-swap drive
- The system comes in the following configuration:
- 360mm chassis
- Two risers installed with 0, 1, 2 or 3 half-length adapters installed
- Eight 128GB DIMMs are installed
Note: When four half length adapters are installed in this configuration, ambient temperature requirement is 45°C or lower.
Temperature and humidity
The server is supported in the following environment:
- Air temperature:
- Operating:
- ASHRAE A2: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F); the maximum ambient temperature decreases by 1°C for every 300 m (984 ft) increase in altitude above 900 m (2,953 ft).
- ASHRAE A3: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F); the maximum ambient temperature decreases by 1°C for every 175 m (574 ft) increase in altitude above 900 m (2,953 ft).
- ASHRAE A4: 5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F); the maximum ambient temperature decreases by 1°C for every 125 m (410 ft) increase in altitude above 900 m (2,953 ft).
- Server off: -5°C to 55°C (23°F to 131°F)
- Shipment/storage: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
- Operating:
- Maximum altitude: 3,050 m (10,000 ft)
- Relative Humidity (non-condensing):
- Operating
- ASHRAE Class A2: 8% to 80%; maximum dew point: 21°C (70°F)
- ASHRAE Class A3: 8% to 85%; maximum dew point: 24°C (75°F)
- ASHRAE Class A4: 8% to 90%; maximum dew point: 24°C (75°F)
- Shipment/storage: 8% to 90%
- Operating
NEBS support
The server supports NEBS Level 3:
- Operating temperature: 5°C to 40°C.
- High altitude operating temperature (1829m to 3960m, 6000ft to 13,000ft): 5°C to 35°C
- Short term operating temp*: -5°C to 55°C
- Humidity: 5% to 85% RH, Non-condensing.
- Maximum rate of change(°C /hr) should ≤ 20 Humidity transition rate should ≤10%/hr.
* Short-term conditions: A period of no more than 96 consecutive hours and a total of not more than 15 days in 1 year. A total of 360 hours in any given year, but no more than 15 occurrences during a 1-year period.
NEBS configuration supported:
- Chassis: 300mm chassis
- Processor: 28-core 165W with standard 2U heat sink
- Memory: 8x 64GB 3200MHz RDIMMs
- M.2: Two 480GB M.2 drives with SATA-RAID M.2 adapter
- Internal storage: 4x 960GB SATA drives
- PCIe adapters: Intel E810-DA2 (Slot 5), Intel ACC100 (Slot 3, 4, 6)
- No OCP
- 2x 1100W -48VDC power supplies
Acoustical noise emissions
The server has the following acoustic noise emissions declaration:
- Sound pressure level (LpAm):
- Idling: 43.3 dBA (Minimal), 47.4 dBA (Typical), 47.4 dBA (GPU rich)
- Operating: 55.3 dBA (Minimal), 55.3 dBA (Typical), 65.2 dBA (GPU rich)
Notes:
- These sound levels were measured in controlled acoustical environments according to procedures specified by ISO7779 and are reported in accordance with ISO 9296.
- The declared acoustic sound levels are based on the following configurations, which may change depending on configuration/conditions
- Minimal: 300mm Chassis, 1x 185W/32cores CPU, 8x 16GB RDIMM, 4x 960G SATA SSD, 2x M.2 5300 480GB SATA, 2x Intel E810-DA2, 2 x 1100W PSU
- Typical: 300mm Chassis, 185W/32 cores CPU, 8x 16GB RDIMM, 2x U.2 P5500 1.92TB NVMe, 2x M.2 5300 480GB SATA, 2x NVIDIA A2 16GB PCIe Gen4 Passive GPU, 1x Mellanox CX6 LX 10/25G, 2x 1100W PSU
- GPU rich: 360mm Chassis, 165W/28 cores CPU, 8x 16GB RDIMM, 2x U.2 P5500 1.92TB NVMe, 2x M.2 5300 480GB SATA, 2x NVIDIA A30 24GB PCIe Gen4 Passive GPU, 1x Mellanox CX6 LX 10/25G, 2x 1800W PSU
Environment
The following table indicates what environmental conditions (ambient temperature) are supported with supported options.
Shock and vibration
The server 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 (in packaging): 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 (positive and negative X, Y, and Z axes)
- Non-operating (12 kg to 23 kg, in packaging): 762mm drop height for 1 corner 3 edge 6 surface
- NEBS GR-63:
- Office vibration: 0.21 G rms at 5 Hz to 100 Hz for 30 minutes across 3 axes
- Earthquake test: GR63 earthquake zone 4
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 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/
Dust filter
The SE450 supports the use of a dust filter which is installed inside the security bezel. The dust filter has a Minimum Efficiency Rating Value (MERV) of 2, per ASHRAE Standard 52.2-2017.
A single dust filter is included with the security bezel as described in the Security section.
Ordering information for additional dust filters is listed in the following table.
Part number | Description |
---|---|
4XF7A90166 | ThinkEdge SE450 Bezel Dust Filter with Frame (dust filter) |
The dust filter is installed inside the security bezel as shown in the following figure.
Replacement port dust covers
By default, the server includes dust covers for all front I/O ports, to reduce the impact of dust in your environment. If needed, you can order replacement covers. Ordering information is listed in the following table.
Warranty upgrades and post-warranty support
The ThinkEdge SE450 has a 3-year warranty:
- 7D8T - 3 year warranty
Our global network of regional support centers offers consistent, local-language support enabling you to vary response times and level of service to match the criticality of your support needs:
- Standard Next Business Day – Best choice for non-essential systems requiring simple maintenance.
- Premier Next Business Day – Best choice for essential systems requiring technical expertise from senior-level Lenovo engineers.
- Premier 24x7 4-Hour Response – Best choice for systems where maximum uptime is critical.
- Premier Enhanced Storage Support 24x7 4-Hour Response – Best choice for storage systems where maximum uptime is critical.
For more information, consult the brochure Lenovo Operational Support Services for Data Centers Services.
Services
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In this section:
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- Lenovo Plan & Design Services
- Lenovo Deployment, Migration, and Configuration Services
- Lenovo Support Services
- Lenovo Managed Services
- Lenovo Sustainability Services
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- Design Services
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Lenovo Plan & Design Services
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- DM/DG/DE Health Check Services
Our experts perform proactive checks of your Firmware and system health to ensure your machines are operating at peak and optimal efficiency to maximize up-time, avoid system failures, ensure the security of IT solutions and simplify maintenance.
- Factory Integrated Services
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Lenovo Support Services
In addition to response time options for hardware parts, repairs, and labor, Lenovo offers a wide array of additional support services to ensure your business is positioned for success and longevity. Our goal is to reduce your capital outlays, mitigate your IT risks, and accelerate your time to productivity.
- Premier Support for Data Centers
Your direct line to the solution that promises the best, most comprehensive level of support to help you fully unlock the potential of your data center.
- Premier Enhanced Storage Support (PESS)
Gain all the benefits of Premier Support for Data Centers, adding dedicated storage specialists and resources to elevate your storage support experience to the next level.
- Committed Service Repair (CSR)
Our commitment to ensuring the fastest, most seamless resolution times for mission-critical systems that require immediate attention to ensure minimal downtime and risk for your business. This service is only available for machines under the Premier 4-Hour Response SLA.
- Multivendor Support Services (MVS)
Your single point of accountability for resolution support across vast range of leading Server, Storage, and Networking OEMs, allowing you to manage all your supported infrastructure devices seamlessly from a single source.
- Keep Your Drive (KYD)
Protect sensitive data and maintain compliance with corporate retention and disposal policies to ensure your data is always under your control, regardless of the number of drives that are installed in your Lenovo server.
- Technical Account Manager (TAM)
Your single point of contact to expedite service requests, provide status updates, and furnish reports to track incidents over time, ensuring smooth operations and optimized performance as your business grows.
- Enterprise Software Support (ESS)
Gain comprehensive, single-source, and global support for a wide range of server operating systems and Microsoft server applications.
For more information, consult the brochure Lenovo Operational Support Services for Data Centers.
Lenovo Managed Services
Achieve peak efficiency, high security, and minimal disruption with Lenovo's always-on Managed Services. Our real-time monitoring, 24x7 incident response, and problem resolution ensure your infrastructure operates seamlessly. With quarterly health checks for ongoing optimization and innovation, Lenovo's remote active monitoring boosts end-user experience and productivity by keeping your data center's hardware performing at its best.
Lenovo Managed Services provides continuous 24x7 remote monitoring (plus 24x7 call center availability) and proactive management of your data center using state-of-the-art tools, systems, and practices by a team of highly skilled and experienced Lenovo services professionals.
Quarterly reviews check error logs, verify firmware & OS device driver levels, and software as needed. We’ll also maintain records of latest patches, critical updates, and firmware levels, to ensure you systems are providing business value through optimized performance.
Lenovo Sustainability Services
- Asset Recovery Services
Lenovo Asset Recovery Services (ARS) provides a secure, seamless solution for managing end-of-life IT assets, ensuring data is safely sanitized while contributing to a more circular IT lifecycle. By maximizing the reuse or responsible recycling of devices, ARS helps businesses meet sustainability goals while recovering potential value from their retired equipment. For more information, see the Asset Recovery Services offering page.
- CO2 Offset Services
Lenovo’s CO2 Offset Services offer a simple and transparent way for businesses to take tangible action on their IT footprint. By integrating CO2 offsets directly into device purchases, customers can easily support verified climate projects and track their contributions, making meaningful progress toward their sustainability goals without added complexity.
- Lenovo Certified Refurbished
Lenovo Certified Refurbished offers a cost-effective way to support IT circularity without compromising on quality and performance. Each device undergoes rigorous testing and certification, ensuring reliable performance and extending its lifecycle. With Lenovo’s trusted certification, you gain peace of mind while making a more sustainable IT choice.
Lenovo TruScale
Lenovo TruScale XaaS is your set of flexible IT services that makes everything easier. Streamline IT procurement, simplify infrastructure and device management, and pay only for what you use – so your business is free to grow and go anywhere.
Lenovo TruScale is the unified solution that gives you simplified access to:
- The industry’s broadest portfolio – from pocket to cloud – all delivered as a service
- A single-contract framework for full visibility and accountability
- The global scale to rapidly and securely build teams from anywhere
- Flexible fixed and metered pay-as-you-go models with minimal upfront cost
- The growth-driving combination of hardware, software, infrastructure, and solutions – all from one single provider with one point of accountability.
For information about Lenovo TruScale offerings that are available in your region, contact your local Lenovo sales representative or business partner.
Regulatory compliance
The SE450 conforms to the following standards:
- ANSI/UL62368-1
- 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
- Argentina IEC 62368-1: 2018
- Japan VCCI, Class A
- Taiwan BSMI CNS15936, Class A; CNS15598-1; Section 5 of CNS15663
- CE, UKCA Mark (EN55032 Class A, EN62368-1, EN55024, EN55035, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, (EU) 2019/424, and EN IEC 63000 (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)
- EAC Russia, Belorussia and Kazakhstan, TR CU 020/2011 and TR CU 004/2011
- Australia/New Zealand AS/NZS CISPR 32, Class A; AS/NZS 62368.1
- UL Green Guard, UL2819
- Energy Star 4.0
- EPEAT (NSF/ ANSI 426) Bronze
- China CCC certificate, GB17625.1; GB4943.1; GB/T9254.1
- China CECP certificate, CQC3135
- China CELP certificate, HJ 2507-2011
- Japanese Energy-Saving Act
- Mexico NOM-019
- TUV-GS (EN62368-1, and EK1-ITB2000)
- India BIS 13252 (Part 1)
- Germany GS
- Brazil INMETRO
- South Africa NRCS LOA
- Ukraine UkrCEPRO
- Morocco CMIM Certification (CM)
- EU2019/424 Energy Related Product (ErP Lot9)
- NEBS 3
Uninterruptible power supply units
The following table lists the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units that are offered by Lenovo.
† Only available in China and the Asia Pacific market.
For more information, see the list of Product Guides in the UPS category:
https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/ups
Power distribution units
The following table lists the power distribution units (PDUs) that are offered by Lenovo.
For more information, see the Lenovo Press documents in the PDU category:
https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/pdu
Rack cabinets
The following table lists the supported Lenovo rack cabinets. The 300mm and 360mm SE450 chassis are both supported, with and without the security bezel.
For information about these rack cabinets, see the Lenovo Rack Cabinet Reference:
https://lenovopress.com/lp1287-lenovo-rack-cabinet-reference
The SE450 is also supported in 3rd-party rack cabinets, as listed in the following table. Note that some of mounting position may interfere with the front door latch of the cabinet.
* For use in the nVent 600mm rack cabinet, you may need to adjust the placement of the front posts of the cabinet
† Security bezel not supported in Barcelona 550mm rack
** Supported Delta racks are the following:
- Delta Type 3798100778 ODPS 3000-48-5 1.8M HVA/C 3/1 PH ES.
- Delta Type 3799515500 ODPS 2900-48-3 1.8M HVA/C [VF ES]
- Delta Type 3798100727 ODPS 3000-48-5 1.5M HVA/C 3/1 PH ES
For more information about rail kits, see the Rack installation section.
KVM console options
The following table lists the supported KVM consoles.
The following table lists the keyboards supported with the 1U 18.5" Standard Console (now withdrawn).
Note: These keyboards are not supported with the ThinkSystem 18.5" LCD Console.
The following table lists the available KVM switches and the options that are supported with them.
For more information, see the list of Product Guides in the KVM Switches and Consoles category:
http://lenovopress.com/servers/options/kvm
Lenovo Financial Services
Why wait to obtain the technology you need now? No payments for 90 days and predictable, low monthly payments make it easy to budget for your Lenovo solution.
- Flexible
Our in-depth knowledge of the products, services and various market segments allows us to offer greater flexibility in structures, documentation and end of lease options.
- 100% Solution Financing
Financing your entire solution including hardware, software, and services, ensures more predictability in your project planning with fixed, manageable payments and low monthly payments.
- Device as a Service (DaaS)
Leverage latest technology to advance your business. Customized solutions aligned to your needs. Flexibility to add equipment to support growth. Protect your technology with Lenovo's Premier Support service.
- 24/7 Asset management
Manage your financed solutions with electronic access to your lease documents, payment histories, invoices and asset information.
- Fair Market Value (FMV) and $1 Purchase Option Leases
Maximize your purchasing power with our lowest cost option. An FMV lease offers lower monthly payments than loans or lease-to-own financing. Think of an FMV lease as a rental. You have the flexibility at the end of the lease term to return the equipment, continue leasing it, or purchase it for the fair market value. In a $1 Out Purchase Option lease, you own the equipment. It is a good option when you are confident you will use the equipment for an extended period beyond the finance term. Both lease types have merits depending on your needs. We can help you determine which option will best meet your technological and budgetary goals.
Ask your Lenovo Financial Services representative about this promotion and how to submit a credit application. For the majority of credit applicants, we have enough information to deliver an instant decision and send a notification within minutes.
Seller training courses
The following sales training courses are offered for employees and partners (login required). Courses are listed in date order.
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Think AI Weekly: Lenovo Solution for Smart Manufacturing at the Edge
2024-11-04 | 60 minutes | Employees Only
DetailsThink AI Weekly: Lenovo Solution for Smart Manufacturing at the EdgeJoin Dr. Marcelo Parada and Chris Laffey as they introduce the Lenovo Validated Design for Smart Manufacturing.
Published: 2024-11-04
• Components of the solution
• Solving for the manufacturing process
• Benefits for the customer
Length: 60 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo -
Partner Technical Webinar - SE350 Migration Strategy
2024-11-04 | 60 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsPartner Technical Webinar - SE350 Migration StrategyIn this 60-minute webinar Chris Laffy, our Senior Product Line Manager, shares his extensive insights and ideas on migration strategies from the original SE350 to its successors.
Published: 2024-11-04
Length: 60 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
VTT: Edge - Solution Design for Smart Manufacturing at the Edge October 2024
2024-10-15 | 60 minutes | Employees Only
DetailsVTT: Edge - Solution Design for Smart Manufacturing at the Edge October 2024Lenovo continues to innovate at the Edge! Join Dr. Marcelo Parada as he discusses the solution design for Smart Manufacturing developed by Lenovo Research and Development in Brazil. In this solution preview Marcelo will cover the AI/Edge architecture designs to enhance manufacturing processes and resolve challenges for tasks such as automated memory and CPU insertion, and automated quality inspection. Topics to include:
Published: 2024-10-15
- Components of the solution
- Design considerations and schematics
- Infrastructure Platform and Tools Overview
- Benefits to the manufacturing process
Length: 60 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo -
VTT: Edge – The SE350 EOL is Coming, Prepare Yourself and Your Customer September 2024
2024-09-10 | 60 minutes | Employees Only
DetailsVTT: Edge – The SE350 EOL is Coming, Prepare Yourself and Your Customer September 2024As of March 2025, the Lenovo ThinkEdge SE350 will be EOL. Join Geoff Hunt and Chris Laffey as they discuss how to help your ThinkEdge SE350 customers transition to other offerings, with a special focus on ThinkEdge SE350 V2 and SE360 V2. Topics will include:
Published: 2024-09-10
• Positioning the SE350 V2 and SE360 V2 as alternates for the EOL SE350
• A technical view of the generational differences
Length: 60 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo -
Think AI Weekly: Lenovo Validated Design for Public Safety and Security Edge AI
2024-09-05 | 60 minutes | Employees Only
DetailsThink AI Weekly: Lenovo Validated Design for Public Safety and Security Edge AIIn this session a panel from the Lenovo ISG/IDG ThinkEdge Team discuss vertical solutions enabled by edge computing. Alejandro Perez, Trent Richardson, and Chris Arenas focus on the Lenovo Validated Design for Public Safety and Security while reviewing the process and importance of Lenovo Validated Designs for the Edge
Published: 2024-09-05
Length: 60 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo -
VTT Edge: Lenovo Validated Design for Public Safety and Security Edge & AI July 2024
2024-08-05 | 60 minutes | Employees Only
DetailsVTT Edge: Lenovo Validated Design for Public Safety and Security Edge & AI July 2024The Lenovo ThinkEdge Team is collaborating with eco-system partners to design and validate Edge AI solutions across verticals. Join this session to learn about these efforts and the architecture of the first Lenovo Validated Design for Public Sector Safety and Security. The session will cover the following topics:
Published: 2024-08-05
• Overview of the Lenovo Validated Designs (LVD) for Vertical Edge
• Public Sector Safety and Security LVD
• Business Key drivers and solution benefits
• Architecture and Technology Overview
• Relevant use cases
• Components and sizing details
• Validation results and pricing model
Length: 60 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo -
Partner Technical Webinar - ThinkEdge Portfolio
2024-08-02 | 60 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsPartner Technical Webinar - ThinkEdge PortfolioJuly 26, 2024 - Lenovo SA's (Alex Docherty, Marcus White, and Eugene Grandberry) discuss strategy around the Thinkedge Portfolio.
Published: 2024-08-02
Length: 60 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
VTT Edge: Lenovo Customer Solution for ENOC Filling Stations and Retail June 2024
2024-06-10 | 45 minutes | Employees Only
DetailsVTT Edge: Lenovo Customer Solution for ENOC Filling Stations and Retail June 2024Join Massimo (Max) Angelucci, Lenovo Solution Architect, and Abdlkareem (AK) Alhawajreh, Lenovo Client Account Manager, as they discuss the journey of the sale, the customer business, and their challenges. They cover the considerations and decision points when architecting the solution and why the customer chose Lenovo Edge.
Published: 2024-06-10
Length: 45 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo -
Lenovo Data Center Product Portfolio
2024-05-29 | 20 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: 2024-05-29
Length: 20 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
Think AI Weekly: School Safety at the Edge
2024-05-13 | 60 minutes | Employees Only
DetailsThink AI Weekly: School Safety at the EdgeJoin Alejandro Perez, ISG/IDG Edge Business Development, Allen Holmes with ISG AI Business Development, and Lauren Allen ISG/IDG Go To Market Strategist as they discuss school security, AI computer vision and Lenovo ThinkEdge School solutions.
Published: 2024-05-13
• AI solution capabilities for campus safety
• Safety solutions with ThinkEdge SE70 and SE450
• Walkthrough of La Jolla and other use cases
Length: 60 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo -
VTT: HCI at the Edge and Dick's Sporting Goods_May 2024
2024-05-08 | 60 minutes | Employees Only
DetailsVTT: HCI at the Edge and Dick's Sporting Goods_May 2024Join Adam Mandlebloom, ISG SDI Technical Product Manager, and Bryan Maskrey, ISG Technical Sales, as they explore Lenovo HCI solutions at the Edge and how one such solution is being positioned to resolve business challenges at a national retail company, Dick’s Sporting Goods. Topics covered will include
Published: 2024-05-08
• Hyperconverged Edge to Cloud today, and looking forward
• ThinkAgile for AI/ML - Cost effective GPU utilization
• Local Cluster Management integration
• Decision points and architecting the solution for Dick’s Sporting Goods
Length: 60 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo -
VTT: Management of Low-End Edge - March 2024
2024-03-13 | 64 minutes | Employees Only
DetailsVTT: Management of Low-End Edge - March 2024XClarity Orchestrator supports the management of both ISG XCC-based servers and IDG low-end edge devices. This session will cover the architecture of the current solution, along with a demo. In addition, a proposed new architecture for future support of low-end edge devices will be covered
Published: 2024-03-13
Length: 64 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo -
Business Problems Addressed with Lenovo Data & Analytics Solutions
2024-01-31 | 20 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsBusiness Problems Addressed with Lenovo Data & Analytics SolutionsData is the quantities, characters, or symbols on which operations are performed by a computer, which is then stored and transmitted in the form of electrical signals and recorded on magnetic, optical, solid state, or mechanical recording media. All different types of organizations rely more and more on their data to gain valuable insights and improve their business. As expected, they will have challenges with gaining this insight. In this course we will discuss those challenges and problems our customers face and describe how Lenovo Data and Analytics Solutions can help customers solve each problem.
Published: 2024-01-31
After completing this training, you will be able to define the following common problems for databases and big data and describe how Lenovo can help customers solve each problem: scalability, management, performance, protection, security, knowledge/skill, and technology evolution.
After completing this training, you will be able to define the following common problems for databases and big data and describe how Lenovo can help customers solve each problem: scalability, management, performance, protection, security, knowledge/skill, and technology evolution.
Length: 20 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
Family Introduction: Edge Servers
2024-01-22 | 18 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsFamily Introduction: Edge ServersThis course introduces the concept of edge servers. Edge servers are used at the edge of an IoT environment, where they perform pre-processing of data, and data forwarding to core environments.
Published: 2024-01-22
Course Objectives:
• Describe the Internet of Things (IoT)
• Define an edge server
• Discuss edge server features
Length: 18 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
Partner Technical Webinar - Tech World 23 Review
2023-12-22 | 60 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsPartner Technical Webinar - Tech World 23 ReviewIn this 60-minute replay, Kenny James, Lenovo Channel Sales Engineering Director, joined us to give a Channel CTO’s perspective on this year's Tech World 2023 conference where the theme was AI for All.
Published: 2023-12-22
Length: 60 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
Basics of the Edge Ecosystem for Sellers
2023-12-15 | 20 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsBasics of the Edge Ecosystem for SellersThe purpose of this learning module is to familiarize Lenovo field sales, inside sales and partners with the Edge ecosystem and how Lenovo fits into the Edge space.
Published: 2023-12-15
• Explain the basics of an Edge Ecosystem
• Articulate the inherent challenges of Edge Computing
• Present how Lenovo fits in the Edge Ecosystem
Length: 20 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
The 10-minute Edge conversation for Lenovo Sellers
2023-12-14 | 20 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsThe 10-minute Edge conversation for Lenovo SellersThe purpose of this course is to enable sellers to have a 10 to 15-minute customer conversation addressing the relevancy of Edge solutions to the customer business.
Published: 2023-12-14
Learning Objectives:
• Prepare for the initial customer conversation
• Hold a 10-minute Edge Operational Technology (OT) conversation
• Take the appropriate steps to progress the sale
Length: 20 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
Intel and Lenovo Bringing AI Everywhere
2023-12-13 | 50 minutes | Employees Only
DetailsIntel and Lenovo Bringing AI EverywhereJoin Patrick Cassleman of Intel as he discusses how Lenovo and Intel can partner to help customers develop and deploy sustainable AI hardware and software from the edge to the cloud. Patrick will discuss Intel’s full AI portfolio, plus available features and tools to help your customers attain sustainable AI.
Published: 2023-12-13
Length: 50 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo -
VTT: Lenovo in the Era of the Edge-June 2023
2023-12-04 | 60 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsVTT: Lenovo in the Era of the Edge-June 2023Join Richard Jenkins from the Lenovo Edge Computing Business Development group as he discusses how Lenovo fits in the era of the Edge. Topics covered in this VTT session include:
Published: 2023-12-04
- customer use cases at the Edge
- the needed consortium to build an Edge Solution
- Lenovo edge portfolio
- The advantages of LOC-A and XClarity at the Edge
Length: 60 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
VTT: Edge Product Innovation, ISVs, and Market trends - AP & PRC, Oct. 2023
2023-10-12 | 60 minutes | Employees Only
DetailsVTT: Edge Product Innovation, ISVs, and Market trends - AP & PRC, Oct. 2023Join Richard Jenkins from the AP Edge solutions group as he discusses the difference between Industrial Internet of things (IoT) and Operational Technology (OT). Richard takes a look at how both are relevant to combining edge servers with hybrid cloud architecture. Topics include:
Published: 2023-10-12
• Integration of ISV Concepts
• Edge serving clusters and megaclusters
• Container designs for SE10, SE30 & SE50
Length: 60 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo -
VTT: Edge Product Innovation, ISVs, and Market trends - EMEA, LA & NA, Oct. 2023
2023-10-11 | 60 minutes | Employees Only
DetailsVTT: Edge Product Innovation, ISVs, and Market trends - EMEA, LA & NA, Oct. 2023Join Per Ljungstrom and Anthony Sayers as they discuss the difference between Industrial Internet of things (IoT) and Operational Technology (OT). They look at how both are relevant to combining edge servers with hybrid cloud architecture. Topics include:
Published: 2023-10-11
• Integration of ISV Concepts
• Edge serving clusters and megaclusters
• Container designs for SE10, SE30 & SE50
Length: 60 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo -
Intro to Edge: 3Ws of Edge Computing for Lenovo Sellers
2023-09-14 | 13 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsIntro to Edge: 3Ws of Edge Computing for Lenovo SellersThis course provides fundamental concepts and a learning foundation for those who are new to the data center and to computing at the Edge. It defines where is the Edge, identifies what are the business drivers for edge computing, and discusses why is edge computing important to Lenovo. September 2023
Published: 2023-09-14
Length: 13 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
Lenovo Solutions for the Edge - Who Are the Customers?
2023-09-14 | 25 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsLenovo Solutions for the Edge - Who Are the Customers?This course is focused on enabling sellers to identify opportunities for Lenovo Edge and Edge AI Solutions. Topics include a general overview of the Lenovo Edge portfolio and recognizing how edge computing can benefit customers.
Published: 2023-09-14
Course Objectives:
• Identify Lenovo Edge Opportunities
• Recognize how an Edge solution would benefit your customer
• Provide a general overview of Lenovo solutions at the Edge
• Identify key points for your customer Edge conversation
Length: 25 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
Family Portfolio: Edge
2023-09-12 | 15 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsFamily Portfolio: EdgeThis course introduces edge environments, and the roles played by Lenovo edge servers and edge clients in those environments. It looks briefly at use cases for these edge devices.
Published: 2023-09-12
When you have completed this course, you should be able to list the edge solutions in the Lenovo portfolio, describe the features of each solution, and determine which solution is best suited to a specific environment.
Length: 15 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
VTT: VMware Edge Compute Stack, August 2023
2023-08-17 | 60 minutes | Employees Only
DetailsVTT: VMware Edge Compute Stack, August 2023Edge Compute drives business transformation in sectors like retail, manufacturing & utilities. It intersects with IoT sensors, robotics & AI, and supports use cases requiring computing closer to operations. Implementing Edge Compute at scale requires a platform supporting verticalized applications, manageability, reliability & security. Join Josh David from VMware and Alejandro Perez from Lenovo as they discuss how the VMware Edge Stack enables real-time intelligence & immersive experiences at the Edge.
Published: 2023-08-17
Length: 60 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo -
VTT: SAP HANA Transition and Refresh Opportunity - July 2023
2023-07-14 | 60 minutes | Employees Only
DetailsVTT: SAP HANA Transition and Refresh Opportunity - July 2023In this session, we cover:
Published: 2023-07-14
- What Next for SAP Clients?
- Lenovo Opportunity
- Lenovo Portfolio for SAP Solutions
- RISE with SAP
Length: 60 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo -
Lenovo XClarity Management Hub for Edge Server Devices
2023-06-08 | 50 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsLenovo XClarity Management Hub for Edge Server DevicesThis course offers a comprehensive overview and demonstration of the enhanced capability to manage ThinkEdge Server Devices through Lenovo XClarity Management Hub in Lenovo XClarity Orchestrator (LXCO).
Published: 2023-06-08
Length: 50 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
Lenovo XClarity Management Hub for Edge Client Devices
2023-06-08 | 50 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsLenovo XClarity Management Hub for Edge Client DevicesThis course offers a comprehensive overview and demonstration of the enhanced capability to manage ThinkEdge Client Devices through Lenovo XClarity Management Hub in Lenovo XClarity Orchestrator (LXCO).
Published: 2023-06-08
Length: 50 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
Family Portfolio: Intel Edge Servers
2023-06-07 | 15 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsFamily Portfolio: Intel Edge ServersThis course introduces two new Lenovo ThinkEdge servers: the ThinkEdge SE350 V2 and ThinkEdge SE360 V2.
Published: 2023-06-07
After completing this course, you will be able to list the Intel edge servers in the Lenovo portfolio, describe the features of each server and determine which server is best suited to a specific environment.
Length: 15 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
Partner Technical Webinar - Smart Cities with ThinkEdge
2022-12-13 | 60 minutes | Partners Only
DetailsPartner Technical Webinar - Smart Cities with ThinkEdgeIn this 60-minute replay, Alejandro Perez, Lenovo Americas Edge Solutions Leader, discussed the Edge applications of Smart Cities, specifically the City of Barcelona. Alejandro reviewed the key uses of the solution and the underlying architecture including the Lenovo SE350, SE450 and Lenovo Open Cloud Automation software.
Published: 2022-12-13
Length: 60 minutesStart the training:
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
Technical Champions Webinar: Edge Computing Enables New Possibilities
2022-12-09 | 64 minutes | Employees Only
DetailsTechnical Champions Webinar: Edge Computing Enables New PossibilitiesThe Lenovo launch of both ThinkEdge SE350 and SE450 helps to resolve edge computing requirements and enables new possibilities for a variety of verticals. Join Aaron Shao, Lenovo Edge Product Manager, as he discusses the big picture of edge computing and positioning of the Lenovo ThinkEdge portfolio. Aaron will take a deep dive into the latest news from the most GPU rich edge server in the industry, the Lenovo ThinkEdge SE450. Two outstanding customer stories and their application of Edge computing will also be featured as well.
Published: 2022-12-09
Length: 64 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo -
Family Portfolio: Edge Solutions
2022-12-06 | 10 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsFamily Portfolio: Edge SolutionsThis course describes the Lenovo edge solutions. Edge servers, such as the Lenovo ThinkSystem SE350 and ThinkEdge SE450, are used at the edge of an IoT environment, and may be part of an edge solution. Solutions such as those using software from Scale Computing typically use more traditional Lenovo servers.
Published: 2022-12-06
After completing this course, you will be able to list the edge solutions in the Lenovo portfolio, describe the features of each solution and determine which solution is best suited to a specific environment.
Length: 10 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
Technical Champions Webinar: Lenovo Edge Solutions: Unleash the Power of AI Solutions at the Edge
2022-10-13 | 60 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsTechnical Champions Webinar: Lenovo Edge Solutions: Unleash the Power of AI Solutions at the EdgeView this Technical Champions Webinar (recorded October 10, 2022) to learn about Lenovo's Edge solutions. Join Alejandro Perez Quintero as he discusses the elements of Edge computing, the growth of the Edge and the connection with AI.
Published: 2022-10-13
This webinar covers:
- Drivers for Edge Technology
- Lenovo Edge Solutions
- Customer use cases
Length: 60 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
Partner Technical Webinar - SE450 Overview
2022-04-11 | 60 minutes | Partners Only
DetailsPartner Technical Webinar - SE450 OverviewIn this 60-minute replay, Benoit Robert of Lenovo Edge Computing, presented a detailed description of the new ThinkEdge SE450 Edge Server. He compared it to the SE350 and described several customer use cases of the SE450.
Published: 2022-04-11
Length: 60 minutesStart the training:
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
Family Portfolio Edge Solutions - SE450 Quick Hit - Video
2022-02-11 | 3 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsFamily Portfolio Edge Solutions - SE450 Quick Hit - VideoThis video Quick Hit introduces the Lenovo ThinkEdge SE450, an edge server ideally suited to AI at the edge because of its processing power and support for GPUs.
Published: 2022-02-11
Length: 3 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning
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Related publications and links
For more information, see these resources:
- Lenovo ThinkEdge SE450 product page:
https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/data-center/servers/edge/thinkedge-se450-edge-server/len21te0002 - Interactive 3D Tour of the ThinkEdge SE450:
https://lenovopress.com/lp1550 - ThinkEdge SE450 drivers and support
https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/products/servers/thinksystem/se450/7d8t/downloads - Lenovo ThinkEdge SE450 product publications:
https://pubs.lenovo.com/se450/- Quick Start Guide
- Setup Guide
- Maintenance Manual
- Messages and Codes Reference
- UEFI Manual
- Rack installation guide (standard 1200mm rack)
- Rack installation guide (550/600mm rack)
- Rack installation guide (Two-post rack)
- Wall-mounting configuration guide
- Floor-standing configuration guide
- ServerProven hardware compatibility:
http://www.lenovo.com/us/en/serverproven
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Full Change History
Changes in the October 29, 2024 update:
- Added a new version of ESXi under Operating system support section
- VMware ESXi 8.0 U3 (Factory Installed)
Changes in the October 22, 2024 update:
- Updated the following for the Drives support table under Operating environment section
- Ambient temperature columns
Changes in the October 22, 2024 update:
- Updated the following for the Drives support table under Operating environment section
- Ambient temperature columns
Changes in the October 15, 2024 update:
- Added new LFO models under Models section
Changes in the August 27, 2024 update:
- Added the following drives - Internal drive options section:
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5336 61.44TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A93076
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5336 30.72TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A93075
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 MAX 800GB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A95054
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 MAX 1.6TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A95055
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 MAX 3.2TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A95056
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 MAX 6.4TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A95057
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 MAX 12.8TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A95058
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 PRO 960GB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A95049
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 PRO 1.92TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A95050
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 PRO 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A95051
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 PRO 7.68TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A95052
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 PRO 15.36TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A95053
Changes in the August 6, 2024 update:
- Updated the following under Operating environment section:
- ThinkEdge CR2032 3V High Temperature (-40C to 125C) Coin Battery, 4X57A87776
Changes in the July 22, 2024 update:
- Updated the following footnote under Configurations section:
- No support HBA or RAID adapter
Changes in the June 4, 2024 update:
- New dust cover kit - Replacement port dust covers section:
- ThinkEdge SE450 Port Dust Cover Kit, 4XF7A95477
Changes in the May 27, 2024 update:
- Added a note that 300mm configuration #6 does not currently support 2x internal NVMe drives + hot-swap drives using an HBA or RAID adapter - Configurations section
- Updated ambient temperature requirements - Configuration requirements section
Changes in the May 14, 2024 update:
- Added the following drives - Internal drive options section:
- ThinkSystem 2.5" ER3 240GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A90868
- ThinkSystem 2.5" ER3 480GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A90869
- ThinkSystem 2.5" ER3 960GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A90870
- ThinkSystem 2.5" ER3 1.92TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A90871
- ThinkSystem 2.5" ER3 3.84TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A95567
Changes in the April 29, 2024 update:
- Added information on the processor heatsink selection for CTO orders - Heatsink section
Changes in the April 23, 2024 update:
- The server supports the following MicroSD card for additional local XCC storage - MicroSD for XCC local storage section:
- ThinkSystem MicroSD 64GB Class 10 Flash Memory Card, 4X77A92672
Changes in the March 5, 2024 update:
- Added the following drives - Internal drive options section:
- Read Intensive NVMe SSDs:
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 Multi Vendor 1.92TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A93892
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 Multi Vendor 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A93893
- 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
- Mixed Use NVMe SSDs:
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 Multi Vendor 1.6TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A93896
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 Multi Vendor 3.2TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A93897
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 Multi Vendor 6.4TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A93898
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 Multi Vendor 12.8TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A93899
- Added configuration requirements regarding the use of the Intel Flex 170 GPU - GPU adapters section
Changes in the February 21, 2024 update:
- The following GPUs with CEC are withdrawn - GPU adapters section:
- ThinkSystem NVIDIA A30 24GB PCIe Gen4 Passive GPU, BJHG
- ThinkSystem NVIDIA A2 16GB PCIe Gen4 Passive GPU, BP05
- Clarified which GPUs are Controlled GPUs, requiring a different CTO model - GPU adapters section
Changes in the February 2, 2024 update:
- New section, Hyperconverged infrastructure support
Changes in the December 5, 2023 update:
- New 2.5-inch SATA drive options - Internal drive options section:
- ThinkSystem 2.5" Multi Vendor 240GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD v2, 4XB7A90872
- ThinkSystem 2.5" Multi Vendor 480GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD v2, 4XB7A90873
- ThinkSystem 2.5" Multi Vendor 960GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD v2, 4XB7A90874
- ThinkSystem 2.5" Multi Vendor 1.92TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD v2, 4XB7A90875
- ThinkSystem 2.5" Multi Vendor 3.84TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD v2, 4XB7A90876
- ThinkSystem 2.5" Multi Vendor 7.68TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD v2, 4XB7A90877
- ThinkSystem 2.5" Multi Vendor 480GB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD v2, 4XB7A90884
- ThinkSystem 2.5" Multi Vendor 960GB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD v2, 4XB7A90885
- ThinkSystem 2.5" Multi Vendor 1.92TB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD v2, 4XB7A90886
- ThinkSystem 2.5" Multi Vendor 3.84TB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD v2, 4XB7A90887
- New M.2 drive options - Internal drive options section:
- ThinkSystem M.2 ER3 240GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb NHS SSD, 4XB7A89422
- ThinkSystem M.2 ER3 480GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb NHS SSD, 4XB7A90049
- ThinkSystem M.2 ER3 960GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb NHS SSD, 4XB7A90230
- 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
- New GPU and GPU aux power cable options - GPU adapters section
- ThinkSystem NVIDIA L40 48GB PCIe Gen4 Passive GPU, 4X67A84823
- ThinkEdge NVIDIA L40 GPU Power Cable Kit, 4X97A89288
Changes in the November 14, 2023 update:
- Added support for the following drive - Internal drive options section:
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM893a 480GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A87524
Changes in the November 10, 2023 update:
- A maximum of 1x Intel Flex 170 GPU is supported - GPU adapters section
Changes in the October 31, 2023 update:
- Added support for the following GPU and GPU power cable - GPU adapters section
- ThinkSystem Intel Flex 170 16GB Gen4 Passive GPU, 4X67A86131
- ThinkEdge SE450 Intel Flex 170 GPU Power Cable, 4X97A90159
- Added the VMware ESXi 8.0 U2 preload - Operating system support section
Changes in the October 16, 2023 update:
- The following adapter is supported - Network adapters section:
- ThinkSystem Broadcom 5719 1GbE RJ45 4-Port PCIe Ethernet Adapter, 7ZT7A00484
- The dust filter has a MERV rating of MERV 2 - Dust filter section
Changes in the September 29, 2023 update:
- Clarified that for configurations with hot-swap drive bays, only 2x internal (non-hot-swap) NVMe drives are supported; 4x internal NVMe drives are not supported - Configurations section
- Added more information on the use of the following field upgrades - Internal drive cage section:
- ThinkEdge SE450 Internal 2x2.5" SATA Cable, 4X97A90164
- ThinkEdge SE450 Internal 4x2.5" SATA Cable, 4X97A90165
- ThinkEdge SE450 Internal RAID 2x2.5" SATA Cable, 4X97A90161
- ThinkEdge SE450 Internal RAID 4x2.5" SATA Cable, 4X97A90162
- Added a tip for DCSC users on how to select hot-swap drive bays - Hot-swap drive bays section
- Added more information on the use of the following field upgrades - Hot-swap drive bays section:
- ThinkEdge SE450 SATA Cable for Backplane, 4X97A90163
- ThinkEdge SE450 RAID SATA Cable for Backplane, 4X97A90160
Changes in the August 31, 2023 update:
- The SE450 supports configurations with 0 internal drives - Configurations section
Changes in the August 29, 2023 update:
- New SATA cables for field upgrades of the internal drive bays - Internal drive cage section:
- ThinkEdge SE450 SATA Cable for Backplane, 4X97A90163
- ThinkEdge SE450 Internal 2x2.5" SATA Cable, 4X97A90164
- ThinkEdge SE450 Internal 4x2.5" SATA Cable, 4X97A90165
- ThinkEdge SE450 Internal RAID 2x2.5" SATA Cable, 4X97A90161
- ThinkEdge SE450 Internal RAID 4x2.5" SATA Cable, 4X97A90162
- ThinkEdge SE450 RAID SATA Cable for Backplane, 4X97A90160
- New support for Intel VROC RAID - Controllers for internal storage section:
- Intel VROC (VMD NVMe RAID) Standard, 4L47A83669
- Intel VROC (VMD NVMe RAID) Standard for M.2, BS7M
- New dust filter option part number - Dust filter section:
- ThinkEdge SE450 Bezel Dust Filter with Frame, 4XF7A90166
- New filler option part number for the OCP slot - Network adapters section:
- ThinkEdge SE450 OCP Filler, 4XF7A90167
Changes in the August 22, 2023 update:
- Added the following internal (trayless) NVMe SSDs - Internal drive options section:
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 7mm PM9A3 960GB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 Trayless SSD, 4XB7A90115
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 7mm PM9A3 1.92TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 Trayless SSD, 4XB7A90116
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 7mm PM9A3 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 Trayless SSD, 4XB7A90117
Changes in the August 17, 2023 update:
- The following adapter is withdrawn from this server - Network adapters section:
- ThinkSystem Broadcom 5719 1GbE RJ45 4-Port PCIe Ethernet Adapter, 7ZT7A00484
- Updated the list of agency approvals - Regulatory compliance section
Changes in the August 8, 2023 update:
- The following drives are supported - Internal drive options section:
- 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 3.84TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A87527
- 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
- Added a note that in the SE450, SED functionality is not supported with NVMe drives - Internal drive options section
- Added 360mm Config 4 and updated 360mm Config 3 - Configurations section
Changes in the July 18, 2023 update:
- Added support for the following accelerator - GPU adapters section:
- ThinkSystem Qualcomm Cloud AI 100, 4X67A84009
Changes in the June 16, 2023 update:
- Updated the Acoustical noise emissions data - Operating environment section
Changes in the June 7, 2023 update:
- Added the following GPU - GPU adapters section:
- ThinkSystem NVIDIA L4 24GB PCIe Gen4 Passive GPU, 4X67A84824
Changes in the June 3, 2023 update:
- Updated images to remove antenna (Wireless LAN is no longer supported)
- The server currently does not support Root of Trust and Platform Firmware Resiliency (PFR) functionality - Security section
Changes in the May 23, 2023 update:
- Added the VMware ESXi 8.0 U1 preload - Operating system support section
- Added the following hot-swap drives - Internal drive options section:
- 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" U.2 P5620 6.4TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A17133
- Added the following internal (trayless) drives - Internal drive options section:
- ThinkSystem 2.5" 15mm U.2 P5620 1.6TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 Trayless SSD, 4XB7A76781
- ThinkSystem 2.5" 15mm U.2 P5620 3.2TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 Trayless SSD, 4XB7A76782
- ThinkSystem 2.5" 7mm U.3 7450 PRO 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 Trayless SSD, 4XB7A13977
Changes in the May 9, 2023 update:
- Wireless LAN functionality is withdrawn from marketing
Changes in the January 19, 2023 update:
- The RAID 5350-8i adapter and 4350-8i HBA are only supported configure-to-order, not as field upgrade - Controllers for internal storage section
Changes in the January 4, 2023 update:
- The following drive is removed from support:
- ThinkSystem 2.5" 7mm U.3 7450 PRO 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 Trayless SSD, 4XB7A13977
- The cooling fans are simple-swap - Components and connectors section
Changes in the December 18, 2022 update:
- For the NVIDIA A40 GPU, feature BEL4 has been withdrawn and is replaced by feature BQZQ - GPU adapters section
Changes in the November 22, 2022 update:
- Add the following new drives - Internal drive options section:
- ThinkSystem M.2 7450 MAX 800GB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 NHS SSD, 4XB7A84603
- ThinkSystem M.2 7450 PRO 1.92TB Read Intensive Entry NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 NHS SSD, 4XB7A14000
- ThinkSystem M.2 7450 PRO 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 NHS SSD, 4XB7A84604
- ThinkSystem M.2 7450 PRO 480GB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 NHS SSD, 4XB7A82636
- ThinkSystem 2.5" 7mm 5400 PRO 240GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb Trayless SSD, BS2X
- ThinkSystem 2.5" 7mm 5400 PRO 480GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb Trayless SSD, BS2W
- ThinkSystem 2.5" 7mm 5400 PRO 960GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb Trayless SSD, BS2V
- ThinkSystem 2.5" 7mm 5400 PRO 1.92TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb Trayless SSD, BS2U
- ThinkSystem 2.5" 7mm 5400 PRO 3.84TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb Trayless SSD, BS2T
- ThinkSystem 2.5" 7mm 5400 PRO 7.68TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb Trayless SSD, BS2S
Changes in the November 1, 2022 update:
- New support for wireless networking with the optional integrated Embedded Network Module - WLAN Network Module section:
- ThinkEdge SE450 WLAN Module, BU0B
- The SE450 now supports ThinkShield Activation as an additional level of security - Activation and Security Pack sections
- The SE450 now offers greater flexibility in storage configurations:
- Internal (trayless) drives: 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 drives
- Hot-swap drives: 0, 1 or 2 drives
- M.2 drives: 0, 1, or 2 drives
- Added the following SAS/SATA RAID adapter and HBA - Controllers for internal storage section:
- ThinkSystem 4350-8i SAS/SATA 12Gb HBA, 4Y37A72480
- ThinkSystem RAID 5350-8i PCIe 12Gb Adapter, 4Y37A72482
- Added the following M.2 adapter cable for field upgrades - M.2 drives section:
- ThinkEdge SE450 M.2 Adapter Cable, 4X97A84822
- Added the following network adapters - Network adapters section:
- ThinkEdge SE450 Intel E810-DA2 10/25GbE SFP28 2-Port OCP Ethernet Adapter, BMHG
- ThinkSystem Intel E810-DA2 10/25GbE SFP28 2-Port PCIe Ethernet Adapter, 4XC7A08295
- Added the following GPUs - GPU adapters section:
- ThinkSystem NVIDIA A40 48GB PCIe Gen4 Passive GPU, 4X67A72593
- ThinkSystem NVIDIA A40 48GB PCIe Gen4 Passive GPU w/o CEC, BQZQ
- New power supply option - Power supplies section:
- ThinkEdge 1100W 230V Titanium Hot-Swap Power Supply, 4P57A78358
- The SE450 now supports VMware ESXi 8.0 preloaded (as of November 8) - Operating system support section
- Added section UEFI operating modes
Changes in the August 23, 2022 update:
- Added support for the following GPUs - GPU adapters section:
- ThinkSystem NVIDIA A2 16GB PCIe Gen4 Passive GPU w/o CEC, BQZT
- ThinkSystem NVIDIA A30 24GB PCIe Gen4 Passive GPU w/o CEC, BQZR
- Added support for the following Internal (Trayless) SSDs - Internal drive options section:
- ThinkSystem 2.5" 15mm U.2 P5520 1.92TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 Trayless SSD, 4XB7A76780
- ThinkSystem 2.5" 15mm U.2 P5520 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 Trayless SSD, 4XB7A17124
- Added support for the following hot-swap SSDs - Internal drive options section:
- ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 PRO 240GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A82258
- ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 PRO 480GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A82259
- ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 PRO 960GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A82260
- ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 PRO 1.92TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A82261
- ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 PRO 3.84TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A82262
- ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 PRO 7.68TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A82263
- 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
- Added support for the following M.2 SSDs - Internal drive options section:
- 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 July 21, 2022 update:
- Updated the supported NEBS configuration description - Operating environment section
Changes in the July 18, 2022 update:
- The NVIDIA A30 GPU is only supported with processors that have a 1U heatsink - GPU adapters section
Changes in the July 12, 2022 update:
- Clarified the following - Internal storage section:
- Only 2x or 4x internal (trayless) drives are supported, not 1x or 3x
- It is supported to just have M.2 drives installed (no internal drives, no hot-swap drives)
Changes in the June 2, 2022 update:
- Added a note that the 5G LED is non-operational. The server does not support 5G Wireless client connectivity - Local management section
Changes in the May 19, 2022 update:
- Added the following to the Supported drive bay combinations section:
- Zero internal (trayless) drives can be selected as long as an M.2 drive is selected
- The use of hot-swap drive bays require internal drives or M.2 drives
- The following adapters are currently not supported - Network adapters section
- ThinkEdge SE450 Intel E810-DA2 10/25GbE SFP28 2-Port OCP Ethernet Adapter, BMHG
- ThinkSystem Intel E810-DA2 10/25GbE SFP28 2-Port PCIe Ethernet Adapter, 4XC7A08295
Changes in the May 5, 2022 update:
- Added a note that the 1000mm rail kit can only be included in CTO orders provided that the server is shipped in a rack cabinet from the factory - Rack installation section
Changes in the April 28, 2022 update:
- The following M.2 NVMe drive is currently not supported:
- ThinkSystem M.2 7400 PRO 960GB Read Intensive Entry NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 NHS SSD, 4XB7A80379
Changes in the April 21, 2022 update:
- The Security bezel is now only available as a field upgrade (not CTO), however it still requires that the bezel detect module be installed CTO - Security section
- The following component are available as an option part number, but not available CTO:
- ThinkEdge SE450 Grounding Lug Cable (2500mm, 6 AWG) - Grounding cable section
- ThinkSystem External Diagnostics Handset - External Diagnostics Handset section
- Floor stand - Floor stand section
- Wall mount - Wall mount installation section
- Added a note that trayless drives can be installed CTO in the factory or be installed in the field only by trained technicians who are certified by Lenovo Service - Internal drive options section
First published: March 15, 2022
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