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Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Server

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Abstract

The Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 V3 is an ideal 2-socket 2U rack server for small businesses up to large enterprises that need industry-leading reliability, management, and security, as well as maximizing performance and flexibility for future growth. The SR650 V3 is designed to handle a wide range of workloads, such as databases, virtualization and cloud computing, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), infrastructure security, systems management, enterprise applications, collaboration/email, streaming media, web, and HPC.

This product guide provides essential pre-sales information to understand the ThinkSystem SR650 V3 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 SR650 V3 and consider its use in IT solutions.

Change History

Changes in the March 15, 2023 update:

  • Added information about the use of "virtual GPUs" in CTO orders to create GPU-ready server orders - GPU adapters section

Introduction

The Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 V3 is an ideal 2-socket 2U rack server for small businesses up to large enterprises that need industry-leading reliability, management, and security, as well as maximizing performance and flexibility for future growth. The SR650 V3 is based on the new 4th generation Intel Xeon Scalable processor family (formerly codenamed "Sapphire Rapids").

The SR650 V3 is designed to handle a wide range of workloads, such as databases, virtualization and cloud computing, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), infrastructure security, systems management, enterprise applications, collaboration/email, streaming media, web, and HPC.

Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 V3
Figure 1. Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 V3 with 2.5-inch front drive bays (3.5-inch drive configurations also available)

Did you know?

The SR650 V3 server has been designed to take advantage of the features of the 4th generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors, such as the full performance of 350W 60-core processors, support for 4800 MHz memory and PCIe Gen 5.0 support. The SR650 V3 is a very configuration-rich offering, supporting more than 30 different drive bay configurations in the front, middle and rear of the server and 5 different slot configurations at the rear of the server. This level of flexibility ensures that you can configure the server to meet the needs of your workload.

Key features

Combining performance and flexibility, the SR650 V3 server is a great choice for enterprises of all sizes. The server offers a broad selection of drive and slot configurations and offers numerous high performance features. Outstanding reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) and high-efficiency design can improve your business environment and can help save operational costs.

Scalability and performance

The SR650 V3 offers numerous features to boost performance, improve scalability and reduce costs: 

  • Supports one or two fourth-generation Intel Xeon Processor Scalable processors
    • Up to 60 cores and 120 threads
    • Core speeds of up to 3.7 GHz
    • TDP ratings of up to 350 W
  • Support for DDR5 memory DIMMs to maximize the performance of the memory subsystem:
    • Up to 32 DDR5 memory DIMMs, 16 DIMMs per processor
    • 8 memory channels per processor (2 DIMMs per channel)
    • Supports 1 DIMM per channel operating at 4800 MHz
    • Supports 2 DIMMs per channel operating at 4400 MHz
    • Using 256GB 3DS RDIMMs, the server supports up to 8TB of system memory
  • Supports the new Intel Optane Persistent Memory 300 Series for advanced in-memory database applications, dense-virtualization; up to 16 PMem Modules can be installed in conjunction with regular system memory.
  • Supports up to eight single-width GPUs or three double-wide GPUs, for substantial processing power in a 2U system.
  • The server offers up to ten PCIe slots with rear access, plus an internal bay for a cabled RAID adapter or HBA, plus a slot dedicated to the OCP adapter. PCIe slot are either PCIe 5.0 or 4.0 depending on riser selection and rear drive bay selection.
  • The server is Compute Express Link (CXL) v1.1 Ready. With CXL 1.1 for next-generation workloads, you can reduce compute latency in the data center and lower TCO. CXL is a protocol that runs across the standard PCIe physical layer and can support both standard PCIe devices as well as CXL devices on the same link.
  • Supports up to 40x 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays, by using combinations of front-accessible (up to 24 bays), mid bays (8 bays) and rear-accessible (8 bays).
  • Supports 20x 3.5-inch drive bays for lower-cost high-capacity HDD storage. 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drive bays can be mixed if desired.
  • Supports 20x NVMe drives without oversubscription of PCIe lanes (1:1 connectivity), or up to 32 NVMe drives with a 1:2 oversubscription. The use of NVMe drives maximizes drive I/O performance, in terms of throughput and latency.
  • Supports 14x SATA drives using the onboard SATA controller (no additional adapter needed), enabling lower cost, high capacity storage solution for cold or archival storage workloads.
  • Supports high-speed RAID controllers from Broadcom providing 12 Gb SAS connectivity to the drive backplanes. A variety of PCIe 3.0 and PCIe 4.0 RAID adapters are available.
  • Supports up to two externally accessible 7mm hot-swap drives for operating system boot functions. Optional RAID with the use of Intel VROC.
  • Supports M.2 drives for convenient operating system boot functions or data storage. Available M.2 adapters support either one M.2 drive or two M.2 drives. Optional RAID with the use of Intel VROC.
  • The server has a dedicated industry-standard OCP 3.0 small form factor (SFF) slot, with a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, supporting a variety of Ethernet network adapters. A simple-swap mechanism with a thumbscrew and pull-tab enables tool-less installation and removal of the adapter. The adapter supports shared BMC network sideband connectivity to enable out-of-band systems management.
  • The server offers PCI Express 5.0 I/O expansion capabilities that doubles the theoretical maximum bandwidth of PCIe 4.0 (32GT/s in each direction for PCIe Gen 5, compared to 16 GT/s with PCIe Gen 4 and 8 GT/s with PCIe Gen 3). A PCIe 5.0 x16 slot provides 128 GB/s bandwidth, enough to support a dual-port 200GbE network connection.

Availability and serviceability

The SR650 V3 provides many features to simplify serviceability and increase system uptime:

  • Designed to run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
  • 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. Note: ADDDC in not supported with 9x4 RDIMMs.
  • The server offers hot-swap drives, supporting RAID redundancy for data protection and greater system uptime.
  • Available M.2 adapters support RAID-1 (using Intel VROC) which can enable two SATA or two NVMe 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 hot-swap redundant fans to provide availability for business-critical applications.
  • Optional front-accessible slots and drives so that most major components and cables (except power) are located at the front of the server (planned for 2Q/2023)
  • The light path diagnostics feature uses LEDs to lead the technician to failed (or failing) components, which simplifies servicing, speeds up problem resolution, and helps improve system availability.
  • 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 (SAS/SATA HDDs and SSDs, NVMe SSDs, M.2 storage, flash storage adapters), 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 SR650 V3:

  • The server includes XClarity Controller 2 (XCC2) to monitor server availability. Optional upgrade to XCC Platinum to provide remote control (keyboard video mouse) functions, support for the mounting of remote media files (ISO and IMG image files), boot capture, power capping and new XCC2 Platinum features. New XCC2 Platinum features include System Guard, new security modes including a CNSA-compliant mode, FIPS 140-3 and NIST 800-193 support, and a new Neighbor Group feature.
  • Dedicated Ethernet port at the rear of the server for remote management (BMC management).
  • Lenovo XClarity Administrator offers comprehensive hardware management tools that help to increase uptime, reduce costs and improve productivity through advanced server management capabilities.
  • 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 7mm and 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.

Energy efficiency

The SR650 V3 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.
  • The server uses hexagonal ventilation holes, which can be grouped more densely than round holes, providing more efficient airflow through the system and thus keeping your system cooler.
  • 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.

Comparing the SR650 V3 to the SR650 V2

The ThinkSystem SR650 V3 improves on the previous generation SR650 V2, as summarized in the following table.

Table 1. Comparing the ThinkSystem SR650 V3 to the previous generation SR650 V2
Feature SR650 V2 SR650 V3 Benefits
Processor
  • 2x 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
  • Up to 40 cores
  • TDP ratings up to 270W
  • 64x PCIe 4.0 lanes per processor
  • 2x 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
  • Up to 60 cores
  • TDP ratings up to 350W
  • 80x PCIe 5.0 lanes per processor
  • Significant increase in cores per processor
  • Increased performance
  • Consolidation of more apps on same number of servers, reducing costs
  • New PCIe 5.0 support means higher performance networking and NVMe storage
Memory
  • DDR4 memory operating up to 3200 MHz
  • 8 channels per CPU
  • 32 DIMMs (16 per processor), 2 DIMMs per channel
  • Supports RDIMMs and 3DS RDIMMs
  • Up to 8TB of system memory
  • Intel Optane Persistent Memory 200 Series
  • DDR5 memory operating up to 4800 MHz
  • 8 channels per CPU
  • 32 DIMMs (16 per processor), 2 DIMMs per channel
  • Supports RDIMMs, 3DS RDIMMs and 9x4 RDIMMs
  • Up to 8TB of system memory
  • No support for Intel Optane Persistent Memory
  • New DDR5 memory offers significant performance improvements over DDR4
  • Support for lower-cost 9x4 DIMMs
Internal storage
  • 20x 3.5” SAS/SATA/NVMe (12 front, 4 mid, 4 rear)
  • 40x 2.5” SAS/SATA/NVMe (24 front, 8 mid, 8 rear)
  • Up to 4x 3.5” or 8x 2.5” mid-chassis drive bays
  • Up to 4x 3.5” or 8x 2.5” rear drive bays
  • 2x Internal M.2 with optional RAID
  • 8x Onboard NVMe ports
  • NVMe Retimer adapters for 16x NVMe
  • 2x rear 7mm hot swap SAS/SATA/NVMe; optional RAID
  • 20x 3.5” SAS/SATA/NVMe (12 front, 4 mid, 4 rear)
  • 40x 2.5” SAS/SATA/NVMe (24 front, 8 mid, 8 rear)
  • Up to 4x 3.5” or 8x 2.5” mid-chassis drive bays
  • Up to 4x 3.5” or 8x 2.5” rear drive bays
  • 2x Internal M.2 with optional RAID 1 (RAID support via VROC)
  • 20x Onboard NVMe ports
  • NVMe Retimer adapters for 16x NVMe
  • 2x rear 7mm hot swap SAS/SATA/NVMe (RAID support via VROC)
  • Flexible storage offerings
  • Up to 32x NVMe drives for high-performance storage
  • 7mm hot swap drives as boot drives
RAID
  • 8-, 16- and 32-port RAID adapters with up to 8GB flash
  • Support for Lenovo and Broadcom adapters
  • Support for PCIe or Internal cabled (CFF) form factor adapters
  • Support for NVMe drives connected to 940 RAID adapters (Tri-Mode)
  • Storage HBAs available
  • PCIe 3.0 and PCIe 4.0 adapter choices
  • 8-, 16- and 32-port RAID adapters with up to 8GB flash
  • Support for Lenovo and Broadcom adapters
  • Support for PCIe or Internal cabled (CFF) form factor adapters
  • Support for NVMe drives connected to 940 RAID adapters (Tri-Mode)
  • Storage HBAs available
  • PCIe 3.0 and PCIe 4.0 adapter choices with support for Gen 5 adapters when available
  • Consistent RAID/HBA support
  • Flexible config solution
  • PCIe Gen 5 allows for greater storage performance
Networking
  • OCP 3.0 slot with PCIe Gen 4 x16 interface (rear of server)
  • Additional PCIe adapters supported
  • 1GbE dedicated Management port
  • OCP 3.0 slot with PCIe Gen 5 x16 interface (rear or front of server) (front OCP slot support planned for 2Q/2023)
  • Additional PCIe adapters supported
  • 1GbE dedicated Management port
  • Improved performance with PCIe Gen 5
  • Optional front-accessible OCP slot
PCIe
  • Supports PCIe 4.0
  • Up to 8x PCIe slots (all full-height slots)
  • Supports a RAID/HBA in CFF form factor (does not occupy a PCIe slot)
  • Additional OCP 3.0 slot
  • Supports PCIe 5.0
  • Up to 10x PCIe slots (6x full height, 4x low-profile) or 8x PCIe slots (all full-height slots)
  • Up to 9x slots can be PCIe 5.0
  • Supports a RAID/HBA in CFF form factor (does not occupy a PCIe slot)
  • Additional OCP 3.0 slot
  • Support for 3x front-accessible slots (2x FH PCIe + 1x OCP) with 16 drive bays (planned for 2Q/2023)
  • PCIe Gen 5 allows for greater I/O performance
  • Flexible PCIe offerings
  • Front-accessible slots available
  • More PCIe connections for greater PCIe/NVMe support
GPU support
  • Supports up to 8x single-wide GPUs or up to 3x double-wide GPUs
  • Supports up to 8x single-wide GPUs or up to 3x double-wide GPUs
  • High performance GPU support
Management and security
  • XClarity Controller
  • Support for full XClarity toolset including XClarity Administrator
  • Platform Firmware Resiliency (PFR) hardware Root of Trust (RoT)
  • Tamper Switch security solution (intrusion switch)
  • Integrated XClarity Controller 2
  • Support for full XClarity toolset including XClarity Administrator
  • Platform Firmware Resiliency (PFR) hardware Root of Trust (RoT)
  • Tamper Switch security solution (intrusion switch)
  • New XCC2 offers improved management capabilities
  • Same system management tool with previous generation
  • Silicon-level security solution
Power
  • Choice of 500W, 750W, 1100W, 1800W AC Hot Plug PSUs
  • Available in Titanium and Platinum efficiency levels
  • 1100W -48VDC Platinum general support
  • 240V HVDC support for PRC customers
  • Active-Standby mode
  • Choice of 750W, 1100W, 1800W, 2400W, 2600W AC Hot Plug PSUs
  • Available in Titanium and Platinum efficiency levels
  • 1100W -48VDC Platinum general support
  • 240V HVDC support for PRC customers
  • Active-Standby mode
  • Multiple PSU offerings to suit the configuration selected
  • New ErP Lot 9-compliant offerings
  • Support for Telco customers with -48V requirements

Components and connectors

The following figure shows the front of the SR650 V3.

Front view of the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 V3
Figure 2. Front view of the ThinkSystem SR650 V3 with 2.5-inch drive bays

For details on the front ports, including the optional front VGA port and optional external diagnostic port, see the Local management section.

The following figure shows the front configurations of the SR650 V3. The server supports either 2.5-inch hot-swap drives (8, 16 or 24 drive bays) or 3.5-inch hot-swap drives (8 or 12 bays) at the front. The server also supports three front PCIe slots (2 full-height, 1 OCP) in addition to 16x 2.5-inch drive bays.

Front view of the ThinkSystem SR650 V3
Figure 3. Front view of the ThinkSystem SR650 V3

The following figure shows the components visible from the rear of the server. The figure shows one configuration, with eight PCIe slots, however there are additional rear configurations which include 3.5-inch drive bays, 2.5-inch drive bays, or 7mm drive bays.

Rear view of the ThinkSystem SR650 V3 (configuration with eight PCIe slots)
Figure 4. Rear view of the ThinkSystem SR650 V3 (configuration with eight PCIe slots)

The following figure shows the locations of key components inside the server.

Internal view of the ThinkSystem SR650 V3
Figure 5. Internal view of the ThinkSystem SR650 V3

System architecture

The following figure shows the architectural block diagram of the SR650 V3, showing the major components and their connections.

SR650 V3 system architectural block diagram
Figure 6. SR650 V3 system architectural block diagram

Standard specifications

The following table lists the standard specifications.

Table 2. Standard specifications
Components Specification
Machine types 7D75 - 1 year warranty
7D76 - 3 year warranty
Form factor 2U rack
Processor One or two 4th-generation Intel Xeon Scalable processor (formerly codenamed "Sapphire Rapids"). Supports processors up to 60 cores, core speeds of up to 4.0 GHz, and TDP ratings of up to 350 W.
Chipset Intel C741 "Emmitsburg" chipset, part of the platform codenamed "Eagle Stream"
Memory 32 DIMM slots with two processors (16 DIMM slots per processor). Each processor has 8 memory channels, with 2 DIMMs per channel (DPC). Lenovo TruDDR5 RDIMMs, 9x4 RDIMMs, and 3DS RDIMMs are supported. DIMMs operate at up to 4800 MHz at 1 DPC and up to 4400 MHz at 2 DPC.
Persistent memory No support. Supports up to 16x Intel Optane Persistent Memory 300 Series modules (8 per processor) installed in the DIMM slots. Persistent memory (Pmem) is installed in combination with system memory DIMMs.
Memory maximum With RDIMMs: Up to 8TB by using 32x 256GB 3DS RDIMMs
With Persistent Memory: Up to 12TB by using 16x 256GB 3DS RDIMMs and 16x 512GB Pmem modules
Memory protection ECC, SDDC (for x4-based memory DIMMs), ADDDC (for x4-based memory DIMMs excluding 9x4 RDIMMs, requires Platinum or Gold processors), and memory mirroring.
Disk drive bays

Up to 20x 3.5-inch or 40x 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays:

  • Front bays can be 3.5-inch (8 or 12 bays) or 2.5-inch (8, 16 or 24 bays)
  • Middle bays can be 3.5-inch (4 bays) or 2.5-inch (8 bays)
  • Rear bays can be 3.5-inch (2 or 4 bays) or 2.5-inch (4 or 8 bays)
  • Combinations of SAS/SATA, NVMe, or AnyBay (supporting SAS, SATA or NVMe) are available

The server also supports these drives for OS boot or drive storage:

  • Two 7mm drives at the rear of the server (in addition to any 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch drive bays)
  • Internal M.2 module supporting up to two M.2 drives

See Supported drive bay combinations for details.

Maximum internal storage
  • 2.5-inch drives:
    • 1228.8TB using 40x 30.72TB 2.5-inch SAS/SATA SSDs
    • 491.52TB using 32x 15.36TB 2.5-inch NVMe SSDs
    • 96TB using 40x 2.4TB 2.5-inch HDDs
    • 15.36TB using 2x 7.68TB 7mm SSDs
  • 3.5-inch drives:
    • 400TB using 20x 20TB 3.5-inch HDDs
    • 307.2TB using 20x 15.36TB 3.5-inch SAS/SATA SSDs
    • 153.6TB using 12x 12.8TB 3.5-inch NVMe SSDs
Storage controller
  • 14x Onboard SATA ports (Intel VROC SATA RAID, formerly known as Intel RSTe RAID)
  • Up to 20x Onboard NVMe ports (includes Intel VROC NVMe RAID, with optional license for non-Intel NVMe SSDs)
  • NVMe Retimer Adapter (supports Intel VROC NVMe RAID)
  • 12 Gb SAS/SATA RAID adapters
    • 8, 16 or 32 ports
    • Up to 8GB flash-backed cache
    • PCIe 4.0 or PCIe 3.0 host interface
  • 12 Gb SAS/SATA HBA (non-RAID)
    • 8-port and 16-port
    • PCIe 4.0 or PCIe 3.0 host interface
Optical drive bays No internal optical drive
Tape drive bays No internal backup drive
Network interfaces Dedicated OCP 3.0 SFF slot with PCIe 5.0 x16 host interface. Supports a variety of 2-port and 4-port adapters with 1, 10, 25 or 100 GbE network connectivity. One port can optionally be shared with the XClarity Controller 2 (XCC2) management processor for Wake-on-LAN and NC-SI support.
PCIe slots

Up to 10x PCIe slots with rear access, plus a slot dedicated to the OCP adapter. Slot are either PCIe 5.0 or 4.0 depending on riser selection and rear drive bay selection. The use of some slots requires two processors.

Slots are configured using three riser cards. Riser 1 (slots 1-3) and Riser 2 (slots 4-6) are installed in slots in the system board, Riser 3 (slots 7-8) and Riser 4 (9-10) are cabled to ports on the system board.

A variety of riser cards are available. See the I/O expansion for details.

For 2.5-inch front drive configurations, the server supports the installation of a RAID adapter or HBA in a dedicated area that does not consume any of the PCIe slots.

The server also supports slots at the front of the server (configurations with up to 16 drive bays) (planned for 2Q/2023):

  • 1x OCP slot
  • 2x PCIe x16 full-height half-length slots
GPU support Supports up to 8x single-wide GPUs or up to 3x double-wide GPUs
Ports

Front: 1x USB 3.2 G1 (5 Gb/s) port, 1x USB 2.0 port (also for XCC local management), External diagnostics port, optional VGA port.

Rear: 3x USB 3.2 G1 (5 Gb/s) ports, 1x VGA video port, 1x RJ-45 1GbE systems management port for XCC remote management. Optional DB-9 COM serial port (installs in slot 3).

Internal: 1x USB 3.2 G1 (5 Gb/s) connector for operating system or license key purposes

Cooling 6x (with two processors installed) or 5x (with one processor installed) single-rotor or dual-rotor hot swap 60 mm fans, configuration dependent. Fans are N+1 redundant, tolerating a single-rotor failure. One fan integrated in each power supply.
Power supply Up to two hot-swap redundant AC power supplies, 80 PLUS Platinum or 80 PLUS Titanium certification. 750 W, 1100 W, 1800 W, 2400 W and 2600W AC options, supporting 220 V AC. 750 W and 1100 W options also support 110V input supply. In China only, all power supply options support 240 V DC. Also available is a 1100W power supply with a -48V DC input.
Video Embedded graphics with 16 MB memory with 2D hardware accelerator, integrated into the XClarity Controller 2 management controller. Maximum resolution is 1920x1200 32bpp at 60Hz.
Hot-swap parts Drives, power supplies, and fans.
Systems management Operator panel with status LEDs. Optional External Diagnostics Handset with LCD display. Models with 8x or 16x 2.5-inch front drive bays can optionally support an Integrated Diagnostics Panel. XClarity Controller 2 (XCC2) embedded management controller, XClarity Administrator centralized infrastructure delivery, XClarity Integrator plugins, and XClarity Energy Manager centralized server power management. Optional XClarity Controller Platinum to enable remote control and other functions.
Security features Chassis intrusion switch, Power-on password, administrator's password, Root of Trust module supporting TPM 2.0 and Platform Firmware Resiliency (PFR). Optional lockable front security bezel.
Operating systems supported Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows 10 & 11, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi, Ubuntu Server. See the Operating system support section for specifics.
Limited warranty Three-year or one-year (model dependent) 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 Width: 445 mm (17.5 in.), height: 87 mm (3.4 in.), depth: 766 mm (30.1 in.). See Physical and electrical specifications for details.
Weight Maximum: 38.8 kg (85.5 lb)

Models

ThinkSystem SR650 V3 models can be configured by using the Lenovo Data Center Solution Configurator (DCSC).

Configure-to-order (CTO) models are used to create models with factory-integrated server customizations. For CTO models, two base CTO models are available for the SR650 V3 as listed in the following table, CTO1WW and CTOLWW:

  • The CTO1WW base CTO model is for general business and is selectable by choosing General Purpose mode in DCSC.
  • The CTOLWW base model is intended for High Performance Computing (HPC) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) configurations and solutions, including configurations for Lenovo Scalable Infrastructure (LeSI), and is enabled using either the HPC & AI LeSI Solutions mode or HPC & AI Hardware mode in DCSC. CTOLWW configurations can also be built using System x and Cluster Solutions Configurator (x-config).

Preconfigured server models may also be available for the SR650 V3, however these are region-specific; that is, each region may define their own server models, and not all server models are available in every region.

The following table lists the base CTO models of the ThinkSystem SR650 V3 server.

Table 3. Base CTO models
Machine Type/Model
General purpose
Machine Type/Model
for HPC and AI
Description
7D76CTO1WW 7D76CTOLWW ThinkSystem SR650 V3 – 3-year Warranty
7D75CTO1WW 7D75CTOLWW ThinkSystem SR650 V3 – 1-year Warranty
7D77CTO1WW 7D77CTOLWW ThinkSystem SR650 V3 – SAP HANA configurations with 3-year warranty

The SR650 V3 can now run Windows 10 and Windows 11, however only a subset of adapters and drives can be installed. For ease of configuration, the following Base CTO models have been announced to assist building a configuration that can be used with the client operating systems. For more information, see the Windows 10 and Windows 11 section.

Table 4. Base CTO models for SR650 V3 with Windows 10 and Windows 11
Machine Type/Model
General purpose
Description
7D76CTO3WW ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Workstation - 3 year Warranty
7D75CTO3WW ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Workstation - 1 year Warranty

Models of the SR650 V3 are defined based on whether the server has 2.5-inch drive bays at the front (called the 2.5-inch chassis) or whether it has 3.5-inch drive bays at the front (called the 3.5-inch chassis). For models, the feature codes for these chassis bases are as listed in the following table.

Table 5. Chassis base feature codes
Feature code Description
BLKK ThinkSystem SR650 V3 24x2.5" Chassis
BLKJ ThinkSystem SR650 V3 12x3.5" Chassis

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

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

Common to all models:

  • Power supplies are Platinum unless otherwise stated
  • All models include the External Diagnostics Handset port
  • All models include a Toolless Slide Rail Kit

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

Table 6. Models for Asia Pacific markets
Model Intel Xeon Scalable processor† Memory RAID Drive bays OCP Slots Power
supply
Front
VGA
XCC Fans Intru
sw.
Standard models with a 3-year warranty (machine type 7D76)

7D76A01UAP

1x Silver 4410T 10C 150W 2.7G 1x 16GB 9350-16i 12x 3.5" SAS Open bay Open 3 (x16, x8, x8) Gen4 1x750W Yes Std 5x Std Opt

7D76A01XAP

1x Silver 4410T 10C 150W 2.7G 1x 16GB 9350-8i 8x 2.5" SAS Open bay Open 3 (x16, x8, x8) Gen4 1x750W Yes Std 5x Std Opt

7D76A021AP

1x Silver 4410Y 12C 150W 2.0G 1x 16GB 9350-8i 8x 2.5" SAS Open bay Open 3 (x16, x8, x8) Gen4 1x750W Yes Std 5x Std Opt

7D76A02JAP

1x Silver 4410Y 12C 150W 2.0G 1x 16GB 9350-16i 12x 3.5" SAS Open bay Open 3 (x16, x8, x8) Gen4 1x750W Yes Std 5x Std Opt

7D76A01TAP

1x Gold 5415+ 8C 150W 2.9G 1x 16GB 9350-16i 12x 3.5" SAS Open bay Open 3 (x16, x8, x8) Gen4 1x750W Yes Std 5x Std Opt

7D76A01WAP

1x Gold 5415+ 8C 150W 2.9G 1x 16GB 9350-8i 8x 2.5" SAS Open bay Open 3 (x16, x8, x8) Gen4 1x750W Yes Std 5x Std Opt

† Processor description: Processor model, number of cores, thermal design power (TDP), core frequency

Models for Australia and New Zealand

AP models: Customers in Australia and New Zealand also have access to the Asia Pacific region models.

Common to all Australia and New Zealand models:

  • All models include a Toolless Slide Rail Kit and Cable Management Arm
Table 7. Models for Australia and New Zealand
Model Intel Xeon Scalable processor† Memory RAID Drive bays OCP Slots Power
supply
Front
VGA
XCC Fans Intru
sw.
TopSeller models with a 3-year warranty (machine type 7D76)

7D76A01VAU

1x Silver 4410Y 12C 150W 2.0G 1x 16GB 9350-16i 12x 3.5" SAS Open bay Open 3 (x16, x8, x8) Gen4 1x750W Yes Plat 5x Perf Opt

7D76A029AU

1x Silver 4410Y 12C 150W 2.0G 1x 16GB 5350-8i 8x 2.5" SAS Open bay Open 3 (x16, x8, x8) Gen4 1x750W Yes Plat 5x Perf Opt

7D76A02EAU

1x Silver 4410Y 12C 150W 2.0G 1x 32GB 2Rx8 9350-8i 8x 2.5" SAS Open bay Open 3 (x16, x8, x8) Gen4 1x750W Yes Plat 5x Perf Opt

7D76A02GAU

1x Gold 5416S 16C 150W 2.0G 1x 32GB 2Rx8 9350-8i 8x 2.5" SAS Open bay Open 3 (x16, x8, x8) Gen4 1x750W Yes Plat 5x Perf Opt

7D76A022AU

1x Gold 5418Y 24C 185W 2.0G 1x 32GB 2Rx8 9350-8i 8x 2.5" SAS Open bay Open 3 (x16, x8, x8) Gen4 1x750W Yes Plat 5x Perf Opt

7D76A02SAU

1x Gold 5418Y 24C 185W 2.0G 1x 32GB 2Rx8 Option 16x 2.5" Any Open bay Open 3 (x16, x8, x8) Gen5 1x750W Yes Plat 5x Perf Opt

† Processor description: Processor model, number of cores, thermal design power (TDP), core frequency

Models for EMEA region

Table 8. Models for EMEA region
Model Intel Xeon Scalable processor† Memory RAID Drive bays OCP Slots Power
supply
Front
VGA
XCC Fans Intru
sw.
Standard models with a 3-year warranty (machine type 7D76)

7D76A01YEA

1x Silver 4410Y 12C 150W 2.0G 1x 64GB SATA 12x 3.5" SAS Open bay Open Open 1x1100W Titanium Opt Plat 5x Std Yes

7D76A023EA

1x Silver 4410Y 12C 150W 2.0G 1x 64GB 9350-8i 2GB Int 8x 2.5" SAS Open bay Open Open 1x1100W Titanium Opt Plat 5x Std Yes

7D76A02KEA

1x Silver 4410Y 12C 150W 2.0G 1x 64GB SATA 8x 3.5" SAS Open bay Open Open 1x1100W Titanium Opt Plat 5x Std Yes

7D76A02QEA

1x Silver 4410Y 12C 150W 2.0G 1x 64GB 940-8i 4GB 8x 2.5" SAS Open bay Open 3 (x16, x8, x8) Gen4 1x1100W Titanium Opt Plat 5x Std Yes

7D76A034EA

1x Silver 4410Y 12C 150W 2.0G 1x 64GB Option Option 2.5" Open bay Open Open 1x1100W Titanium Opt Plat 5x Std Yes

7D76A01SEA

1x Gold 5415+ 8C 150W 2.9G 1x 64GB 9350-8i 2GB Int 8x 2.5" SAS Open bay Open Open 1x1100W Titanium Opt Plat 5x Std Yes

7D76A035EA

1x Gold 5415+ 8C 150W 2.9G 1x 64GB Option Option 2.5" Open bay Open Open 1x1100W Titanium Opt Plat 5x Std Yes

7D76A020EA

1x Gold 5416S 16C 150W 2.0G 1x 64GB 9350-8i 2GB Int 8x 2.5" SAS Open bay Open Open 1x1100W Titanium Opt Plat 5x Std Yes

7D76A02BEA

1x Gold 5416S 16C 150W 2.0G 1x 64GB SATA 12x 3.5" SAS Open bay Open Open 1x1100W Titanium Opt Plat 5x Std Yes

7D76A02NEA

1x Gold 5416S 16C 150W 2.0G 1x 64GB 940-8i 4GB 8x 2.5" SAS Open bay Open 3 (x16, x8, x8) Gen4 1x1100W Titanium Opt Plat 5x Std Yes

7D76A02VEA

1x Gold 5416S 16C 150W 2.0G 1x 64GB SATA 8x 3.5" SAS Open bay Open Open 1x1100W Titanium Opt Plat 5x Std Yes

7D76A024EA

1x Gold 5418Y 24C 185W 2.0G 1x 64GB 9350-8i 2GB Int 8x 2.5" SAS Open bay Open Open 1x1100W Titanium Opt Plat 5x Std Yes

7D76A02MEA

1x Gold 5418Y 24C 185W 2.0G 1x 64GB 940-8i 4GB 8x 2.5" SAS Open bay Open 3 (x16, x8, x8) Gen4 1x1100W Titanium Opt Plat 5x Std Yes

7D76A036EA

1x Gold 5418Y 24C 185W 2.0G 1x 64GB Option Option 2.5" Open bay Open Open 1x1100W Titanium Opt Plat 5x Std Yes

7D76A028EA

1x Gold 6426Y 16C 185W 2.5G 1x 64GB 9350-8i 2GB Int 8x 2.5" SAS Open bay Open Open 1x1100W Titanium Opt Plat 5x Std Yes

7D76A02CEA

1x Gold 6426Y 16C 185W 2.5G 1x 64GB SATA 12x 3.5" SAS Open bay Open Open 1x1100W Titanium Opt Plat 5x Std Yes

7D76A038EA

1x Gold 6426Y 16C 185W 2.5G 1x 64GB Option Option 2.5" Open bay Open Open 1x1100W Titanium Opt Plat 5x Std Yes

7D76A02FEA

1x Gold 6430 32C 270W 2.1G 1x 64GB 940-8i 4GB 8x 2.5" SAS Open bay Open 3 (x16, x8, x8) Gen4 1x1100W Titanium Opt Plat 5x Perf Yes

7D76A02LEA

1x Gold 6430 32C 270W 2.1G 1x 64GB SATA 12x 3.5" SAS Open bay Open Open 1x1100W Titanium Opt Plat 5x Perf Yes

7D76A02TEA

1x Gold 6430 32C 270W 2.1G 1x 64GB 9350-8i 2GB Int 8x 2.5" SAS Open bay Open Open 1x1100W Titanium Opt Plat 5x Perf Yes

7D76A033EA

1x Gold 6430 32C 270W 2.1G 1x 64GB Option Option 2.5" Open bay Open Open 1x1800W Titanium Opt Plat 5x Perf Yes

7D76A039EA

1x Gold 6434 8C 195W 3.7G 1x 64GB Option Option 2.5" Open bay Open Open 1x1100W Titanium Opt Plat 5x Perf Yes

7D76A02AEA

1x Gold 6438Y+ 32C 205W 2.0G 1x 64GB 9350-8i 2GB Int 8x 2.5" SAS Open bay Open Open 1x1100W Titanium Opt Plat 5x Std Yes

7D76A037EA

1x Gold 6438Y+ 32C 205W 2.0G 1x 64GB Option Option 2.5" Open bay Open Open 1x1100W Titanium Opt Plat 5x Std Yes

7D76A02UEA

1x Gold 6444Y 16C 270W 3.6G 1x 64GB 9350-8i 2GB Int 8x 2.5" SAS Open bay Open Open 1x1100W Titanium Opt Plat 5x Perf Yes

7D76A031EA

1x Gold 6444Y 16C 270W 3.6G 1x 64GB Option Option 2.5" Open bay Open Open 1x1800W Titanium Opt Plat 5x Perf Yes

7D76A032EA

1x Gold 6448Y 32C 225W 2.1G 1x 64GB Option Option 2.5" Open bay Open Open 1x1800W Titanium Opt Plat 5x Perf Yes

7D76A030EA

1x Platinum 8452Y 36C 300W 2.0G 1x 64GB Option Option 2.5" Open bay Open Open 1x1800W Titanium Opt Plat 5x Perf Yes

† Processor description: Processor model, number of cores, thermal design power (TDP), core frequency

Processor options

The SR650 V3 supports processors in the 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processor family. The server supports one or two processors.

Topics in this section:

Processor options

All supported processors have the following characteristics:

  • 8 DDR5 memory channels at 2 DIMMs per channel
  • Up to 4 UPI links between processors at 16 GT/s
  • 80 PCIe 5.0 I/O lanes

The following table lists the processors that are currently supported by the SR650 V3.

Table 9. SR650 V3 processor support
Part
number
Feature
code
SKU Description Quantity
supported
CTO only BQ68 3408U Intel Xeon Bronze 3408U 8C 125W 1.8GHz Processor 1*
4XG7A84164 BQ64 4410T ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Intel Xeon Silver 4410T 10C 150W 2.7GHz Processor Option Kit w/o Fan 2
4XG7A84167 BQ67 4410Y ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Intel Xeon Silver 4410Y 12C 150W 2.0GHz Processor Option Kit w/o Fan 2
4XG7A84169 BQ69 4416+ ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Intel Xeon Silver 4416+ 20C 165W 2.0GHz Processor Option Kit w/o Fan 2
CTO only BQ6J 5411N Intel Xeon Gold 5411N 24C 165W 1.9GHz Processor 1*
CTO only BU1V 5412U Intel Xeon Gold 5412U 24C 185W 2.1GHz Processor 1*
4XG7A84163 BQ63 5415+ ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Intel Xeon Gold 5415+ 8C 150W 2.9GHz Processor Option Kit w/o Fan 2
4XG7A84178 BQ6L 5416S ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Intel Xeon Gold 5416S 16C 150W 2.0GHz Processor Option Kit w/o Fan 2
4XG7A84176 BQ6H 5418N ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Intel Xeon Gold 5418N 24C 165W 1.8GHz Processor Option Kit w/o Fan 2
4XG7A84166 BQ66 5418Y ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Intel Xeon Gold 5418Y 24C 185W 2.0GHz Processor Option Kit w/o Fan 2
4XG7A84165 BQ65 5420+ ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Intel Xeon Gold 5420+ 28C 205W 2.0GHz Processor Option Kit w/o Fan 2
CTO only BPPD 6414U Intel Xeon Gold 6414U 32C 250W 2.0GHz Processor 1*
4XG7A84172 BQ6C 6416H ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Intel Xeon Gold 6416H 18C 165W 2.2GHz Processor Option Kit w/o Fan 2
4XG7A84171 BQ6B 6418H ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Intel Xeon Gold 6418H 24C 185W 2.1GHz Processor Option Kit w/o Fan 2
CTO only BQ6G 6421N Intel Xeon Gold 6421N 32C 185W 1.8GHz Processor 1*
4XG7A84160 BPQF 6426Y ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Intel Xeon Gold 6426Y 16C 185W 2.5GHz Processor Option Kit w/o Fan 2
4XG7A84175 BQ6F 6428N ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Intel Xeon Gold 6428N 32C 185W 1.8GHz Processor Option Kit w/o Fan 2
4XG7A82861 BPPC 6430 ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Intel Xeon Gold 6430 32C 270W 2.1GHz Processor Option Kit w/o Fan 2
4XG7A84158 BPQC 6434 ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Intel Xeon Gold 6434 8C 195W 3.7GHz Processor Option Kit w/o Fan 2
4XG7A84174 BQ6E 6434H ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Intel Xeon Gold 6434H 8C 195W 3.7GHz Processor Option Kit w/o Fan 2
4XG7A84177 BQ6K 6438M ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Intel Xeon Gold 6438M 32C 205W 2.2GHz Processor Option Kit w/o Fan 2
4XG7A84173 BQ6D 6438N ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Intel Xeon Gold 6438N 32C 205W 2.0GHz Processor Option Kit w/o Fan 2
4XG7A84161 BQ62 6438Y+ ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Intel Xeon Gold 6438Y+ 32C 205W 2.0GHz Processor Option Kit w/o Fan 2
4XG7A84159 BPQE 6442Y ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Intel Xeon Gold 6442Y 24C 225W 2.6GHz Processor Option Kit w/o Fan 2
4XG7A84157 BPQB 6444Y ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Intel Xeon Gold 6444Y 16C 270W 3.6GHz Processor Option Kit w/o Fan 2
4XG7A84170 BQ6A 6448H ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Intel Xeon Gold 6448H 32C 250W 2.4GHz Processor Option Kit w/o Fan 2
4XG7A84162 BPQD 6448Y ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Intel Xeon Gold 6448Y 32C 225W 2.1GHz Processor Option Kit w/o Fan 2
4XG7A82872 BPPM 6454S ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Intel Xeon Gold 6454S 32C 270W 2.2GHz Processor Option Kit w/o Fan 2
4XG7A82869 BPPH 8444H ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Intel Xeon Platinum 8444H 16C 270W 2.9GHz Processor Option Kit w/o Fan 2
4XG7A82867 BPPG 8450H ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Intel Xeon Platinum 8450H 28C 250W 2.0GHz Processor Option Kit w/o Fan 2
4XG7A82862 BPPB 8452Y ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Intel Xeon Platinum 8452Y 36C 300W 2.0GHz Processor Option Kit w/o Fan 2
4XG7A82866 BPPF 8454H ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Intel Xeon Platinum 8454H 32C 270W 2.1GHz Processor Option Kit w/o Fan 2
4XG7A82879 BPPT 8458P ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Intel Xeon Platinum 8458P 44C 350W 2.7GHz Processor Option Kit w/o Fan 2
4XG7A82865 BPPN 8460H ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Intel Xeon Platinum 8460H 40C 330W 2.2GHz Processor Option Kit w/o Fan 2
4XG7A82873 BPPQ 8460Y+ ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Intel Xeon Platinum 8460Y+ 40C 300W 2.0GHz Processor Option Kit w/o Fan 2
CTO only BPPK 8461V Intel Xeon Platinum 8461V 48C 300W 2.2GHz Processor 1*
4XG7A86665 BPQA 8462Y+ ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Intel Xeon Platinum 8462Y+ 32C 300W 2.8GHz Processor Option Kit w/o Fan 2
4XG7A82880 BPPU 8468 ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Intel Xeon Platinum 8468 48C 350W 2.1GHz Processor Option Kit w/o Fan 2
4XG7A82864 BPPE 8468H ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Intel Xeon Platinum 8468H 48C 330W 2.1GHz Processor Option Kit w/o Fan 2
4XG7A82875 BPPP 8468V ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Intel Xeon Platinum 8468V 48C 330W 2.4GHz Processor Option Kit w/o Fan 2
4XG7A82881 BN0N 8470 ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Intel Xeon Platinum 8470 52C 350W 2.0GHz Processor Option Kit w/o Fan 2
4XG7A82870 BPPJ 8470N ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Intel Xeon Platinum 8470N 52C 300W 1.7GHz Processor Option Kit w/o Fan 2
CTO only BPPR 8471N Intel Xeon Platinum 8471N 52C 300W 1.8GHz Processor 1*
4XG7A82882 BN0M 8480+ ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Intel Xeon Platinum 8480+ 56C 350W 2.0GHz Processor Option Kit w/o Fan 2
4XG7A82878 BPPS 8490H ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Intel Xeon Platinum 8490H 60C 350W 1.9GHz Processor Option Kit w/o Fan 2

* These processors are single-socket capable processors and are only available in configure-to-order builds or in preconfigured models. Not available as option part numbers.

Configuration notes:

  • Processor options include a heatsink but do not include a system fan

Processor features

The 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors introduce new embedded accelerators to add even more processing capability:

  • Intel Data Streaming Accelerator (Intel DSA)

    Drive high performance for storage, networking, and data-intensive workloads by improving streaming data movement and transformation operations. Intel Data Streaming Accelerator (Intel DSA) is designed to offload the most common data movement tasks that cause overhead in data center-scale deployments. Intel DSA helps speed up data movement across the CPU, memory, and caches, as well as all attached memory, storage, and network devices.

  • QuickAssist Technology (Intel QAT)

    Help reduce system resource consumption by providing accelerated cryptography, key protection, and data compression with Intel QuickAssist Technology (Intel QAT). By offloading encryption and decryption, this built-in accelerator helps free up processor cores and helps systems serve a larger number of clients.

  • Intel Dynamic Load Balancer (Intel DLB)

    Improve the system performance related to handling network data on multi-core Intel Xeon Scalable processors. Intel Dynamic Load Balancer (Intel DLB) enables the efficient distribution of network processing across multiple CPU cores/threads and dynamically distributes network data across multiple CPU cores for processing as the system load varies. Intel DLB also restores the order of networking data packets processed simultaneously on CPU cores.

  • Intel In-Memory Analytics Accelerator (Intel IAA)

    Run database and analytics workloads faster, with potentially greater power efficiency. Intel In-Memory Analytics Accelerator (Intel IAA) increases query throughput and decreases the memory footprint for in-memory database and big data analytics workloads. Intel IAA is ideal for in-memory databases, open source databases and data stores like RocksDB, Redis, Cassandra, and MySQL.

The following table summarizes the key features of all supported processors in the SR650 V3.

Table 10. Processor features
CPU
model
Cores/
threads
Core speed
(Base /
TB max†)
L3 cache* Max
memory
speed
UPI 2.0
links &
speed
TDP Accelerators SGX
Enclave
Size
DSA QAT DLB IAA
3408U 8 / 8** 1.8 / 1.9 GHz 22.5 MB* 4000 MHz None‡ 125W 1 0 0 0 64 GB
4410T 10 / 20 2.7 / 4.0 GHz 26.25 MB* 4000 MHz 2 / 16 GT/s 150W 1 0 0 0 64 GB
4410Y 12 / 24 2.0 / 3.9 GHz 30 MB* 4000 MHz 2 / 16 GT/s 150W 1 0 0 0 64 GB
4416+ 20 / 40 2.0 / 3.9 GHz 37.5 MB 4000 MHz 2 / 16 GT/s 165W 1 1 1 1 64 GB
5411N 24 / 48 1.9 / 3.9 GHz 45 MB 4400 MHz None‡ 165W 1 2 2 0 128 GB
5412U 24 / 48 2.1 / 3.9 GHz 45 MB 4400 MHz None‡ 185W 1 0 0 0 128 GB
5415+ 8 / 16 2.9 / 4.1 GHz 22.5 MB* 4400 MHz 3 / 16 GT/s 150W 1 1 1 1 128 GB
5416S 16 / 32 2.0 / 4.0 GHz 30 MB 4400 MHz 3 / 16 GT/s 150W 1 2 2 0 128 GB
5418N 24 / 48 1.8 / 3.8 GHz 45 MB 4000 MHz 3 / 16 GT/s 165W 1 2 2 0 128 GB
5418Y 24 / 48 2.0 / 3.8 GHz 45 MB 4400 MHz 3 / 16 GT/s 185W 1 0 0 0 128 GB
5420+ 28 / 56 2.0 / 4.1 GHz 52.5 MB 4400 MHz 3 / 16 GT/s 205W 1 1 1 1 128 GB
6414U 32 / 64 2.0 / 3.4 GHz 60 MB 4800 MHz None‡ 250W 1 0 0 0 128 GB
6416H 18 / 36 2.2 / 4.2 GHz 45 MB* 4800 MHz 3 / 16 GT/s 165W 1 0 0 1 512 GB
6418H 24 / 48 2.1 / 4.0 GHz 60 MB* 4800 MHz 3 / 16 GT/s 185W 1 0 0 1 512 GB
6421N 32 / 64 1.8 / 3.6 GHz 60 MB 4400 MHz None‡ 185W 1 0 0 0 128 GB
6426Y 16 / 32 2.5 / 4.1 GHz 37.5 MB* 4800 MHz 3 / 16 GT/s 185W 1 0 0 0 128 GB
6428N 32 / 64 1.8 / 3.8 GHz 60 MB 4000 MHz 3 / 16 GT/s 185W 1 2 2 0 128 GB
6430 32 / 64 2.1 / 3.4 GHz 60 MB 4400 MHz 3 / 16 GT/s 270W 1 0 0 0 128 GB
6434 8 / 16 3.7 / 4.1 GHz 22.5 MB* 4800 MHz 3 / 16 GT/s 195W 1 0 0 0 128 GB
6434H 8 / 16 3.7 / 4.1 GHz 22.5 MB* 4800 MHz 3 / 16 GT/s 195W 1 0 0 1 512 GB
6438M 32 / 64 2.2 / 3.9 GHz 60 MB 4800 MHz 3 / 16 GT/s 205W 1 0 0 1 128 GB
6438N 32 / 64 2.0 / 3.6 GHz 60 MB 4800 MHz 3 / 16 GT/s 205W 1 2 2 0 128 GB
6438Y+ 32 / 64 2.0 / 4.0 GHz 60 MB 4800 MHz 3 / 16 GT/s 205W 1 1 1 1 128 GB
6442Y 24 / 48 2.6 / 4.0 GHz 60 MB* 4800 MHz 3 / 16 GT/s 225W 1 0 0 0 128 GB
6444Y 16 / 32 3.6 / 4.1 GHz 45 MB* 4800 MHz 3 / 16 GT/s 270W 1 0 0 0 128 GB
6448H 32 / 64 2.4 / 4.1 GHz 60 MB 4800 MHz 3 / 16 GT/s 250W 1 2 2 1 512 GB
6448Y 32 / 64 2.1 / 4.1 GHz 60 MB 4800 MHz 3 / 16 GT/s 225W 1 0 0 0 128 GB
6454S 32 / 64 2.2 / 3.4 GHz 60 MB 4800 MHz 4 / 16 GT/s 270W 4 4 4 0 128 GB
8444H 16 / 32 2.9 / 4.0 GHz 45 MB* 4800 MHz 4 / 16 GT/s 270W 4 0 0 4 512 GB
8450H 28 / 56 2.0 / 3.5 GHz 75 MB* 4800 MHz 4 / 16 GT/s 250W 4 0 0 4 512 GB
8452Y 36 / 72 2.0 / 3.2 GHz 67.5 MB 4800 MHz 4 / 16 GT/s 300W 1 0 0 0 128 GB
8454H 32 / 64 2.1 / 3.4 GHz 82.5 MB* 4800 MHz 4 / 16 GT/s 270W 4 4 4 4 512 GB
8458P 44 / 88 2.7 / 3.8 GHz 82.5 MB 4800 MHz 3 / 16 GT/s 350W 1 1 1 1 512 GB
8460H 40 / 80 2.2 / 3.8 GHz 105 MB* 4800 MHz 4 / 16 GT/s 330W 4 0 0 4 512 GB
8460Y+ 40 / 80 2.0 / 3.7 GHz 105 MB* 4800 MHz 4 / 16 GT/s 300W 1 1 1 1 128 GB
8461V 48 / 96 2.2 / 3.7 GHz 97.5 MB* 4800 MHz None‡ 300W 1 1 1 1 128 GB
8462Y+ 32 / 64 2.8 / 4.1 GHz 60 MB 4800 MHz 3 / 16 GT/s 300W 1 1 1 1 128 GB
8468 48 / 96 2.1 / 3.8 GHz 105 MB* 4800 MHz 4 / 16 GT/s 350W 1 0 0 0 512 GB
8468H 48 / 96 2.1 / 3.8 GHz 105 MB* 4800 MHz 4 / 16 GT/s 330W 4 4 4 4 512 GB
8468V 48 / 96 2.4 / 3.8 GHz 97.5 MB* 4800 MHz 3 / 16 GT/s 330W 1 1 1 1 128 GB
8470 52 / 104 2.0 / 3.8 GHz 105 MB* 4800 MHz 4 / 16 GT/s 350W 1 0 0 0 512 GB
8470N 52 / 104 1.7 / 3.6 GHz 97.5 MB 4800 MHz 4 / 16 GT/s 300W 4 4 4 0 128 GB
8471N 52 / 104 1.8 / 3.6 GHz 97.5 MB 4800 MHz None‡ 300W 4 4 4 0 128 GB
8480+ 56 / 112 2.0 / 3.8 GHz 105 MB 4800 MHz 4 / 16 GT/s 350W 1 1 1 1 512 GB
8490H 60 / 120 1.9 / 3.5 GHz 112.5 MB 4800 MHz 4 / 16 GT/s 350W 4 4 4 4 512 GB

† The maximum single-core frequency at with the processor is capable of operating
* L3 cache is 1.875 MB per core or larger. Processors with a larger L3 cache per core are marked with an *
** Bronze 3408U processor does not support Hyper-Threading Technology
‡ SKUs with a U suffix as well as some other SKUs have no UPI links and are are single-socket only

One-processor configurations

The SR650 V3 can be used with only one processor installed. Most core functions of the server (including the XClarity Controller) are connected to processor 1 as shown in the System architecture section.

With only one processor, the server has the following capabilities:

  • 16 memory DIMMs for a 4TB maximum
  • Slot 1-3 (riser 1) and slots 7-8 (riser 3) are available; Slot 4-6 (riser 2) are not available

Drive support is as follows:

  • Front SAS/SATA drives are supported - 8, 16, 24 drives (2.5-inch) or 8, 12 drives (3.5-inch)
  • Front NVMe drives are supported - up to 8 drives (2.5-inch) or 4 drives (3.5-inch)
  • Rear SAS/SATA drives are supported - 4x 3.5-inch drives or up to 4x 2.5-inch drives
  • M.2 drives are supported
  • 7mm rear drives are supported

Controller support is as follows:

  • 12x onboard SATA
  • 12x NVMe (8x onboard + 1x 4-port retimer adapter)
  • RAID adapters/HBAs installed in slots 1-3
  • Internal RAID/HBA controller (CFF form factor) with SAS/SATA-only configurations

Riser 3 is supported under the following conditions:

  • No onboard NVMe connections are available
  • With the x8/x8 PCIe G4 Riser3 (BHZX) selected, Slots 7 and 8 are both connected each with x8 lanes
  • With the x16/x16 PCIe G4 Riser3 (BHZY) selected, Slot 7 is connected with x16 lanes; Slot 8 is not connected

The following components are not supported:

  • Front AnyBay drives are not supported (except 8x SAS/SATA + 4x AnyBay 3.5-inch which is supported)
  • Middle NVMe drive bays are not supported (SAS/SATA is supported)
  • Rear 4x 3.5-inch drive bay backplane (this backplane gets power from Riser 2 which requires CPU 2)

Thermal requirements for processors

For thermal requirements for processors, see the Thermal Rules section in the Information Center for the SR650 V3:
https://pubs.lenovo.com/sr650-v3/thermal_rules

UEFI operating modes

The SR650 V3 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.

Table 11. UEFI operating mode presets in DCSC
Feature code Description
BFYB Operating mode selection for: "Maximum Performance Mode"
BFYC Operating mode selection for: "Minimal Power Mode"
BFYD Operating mode selection for: "Efficiency Favoring Power Savings Mode"
BFYE Operating mode selection for: "Efficiency - Favoring Performance Mode"

The preset modes for the SR650 V3 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. It is expected that will be 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. It is the favored mode for Energy Star certification for example.

Memory options

The SR650 V3 uses Lenovo TruDDR5 memory operating at up to 4800 MHz. The server supports up to 32 DIMMs with 2 processors. The processors have 8 memory channels and support 2 DIMMs per channel. The server supports up to 8TB of memory using 32x 256GB 3DS RDIMMs and two processors.

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

Lenovo TruDDR5 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 TruDDR5 memory automatically assumes the system warranty, and Lenovo provides service and support worldwide.

Table 12. Memory options
Part number Feature code Description
DDR5 9x4 RDIMMs - 4800 MHz
4X77A77483 BNW5 ThinkSystem 32GB TruDDR5 4800MHz (1Rx4) 9x4 RDIMM
4X77A77033 BKTN ThinkSystem 64GB TruDDR5 4800MHz (2Rx4) 9x4 RDIMM
DDR5 10x4 RDIMMs - 4800 MHz
4X77A77029 BKTL ThinkSystem 16GB TruDDR5 4800MHz (1Rx8) RDIMM
4X77A77030 BNF6 ThinkSystem 32GB TruDDR5 4800MHz (1Rx4) 10x4 RDIMM
4X77A77031 BKTM ThinkSystem 32GB TruDDR5 4800MHz (2Rx8) RDIMM
4X77A77032 BNF9 ThinkSystem 64GB TruDDR5 4800MHz (2Rx4) 10x4 RDIMM
DDR5 10x4 3DS RDIMMs - 4800 MHz
4X77A77034 BNFC ThinkSystem 128GB TruDDR5 4800MHz (4Rx4) 3DS RDIMM
4X77A77035 BNF8 ThinkSystem 256GB TruDDR5 4800MHz (8Rx4) 3DS RDIMM

9x4 RDIMMs (also known as Optimized or EC4 RDIMMs) are a new lower-cost DDR5 memory option supported in ThinkSystem V3 servers. 9x4 DIMMs offer the same performance as standard RDIMMs (known as 10x4 or EC8 modules), however they support lower fault-tolerance characteristics. Standard RDIMMs and 3DS RDIMMs support two 40-bit subchannels (that is, a total of 80 bits), whereas 9x4 RDIMMs support two 36-bit subchannels (a total of 72 bits). The extra bits in the subchannels allow standard RDIMMs and 3DS RDIMMs to support Single Device Data Correction (SDDC), however 9x4 RDIMMs do not support SDDC. Note, however, that all DDR5 DIMMs, including 9x4 RDIMMs, support Bounded Fault correction, which enables the server to correct most common types of DRAM failures.

For more information on DDR5 memory, see the Lenovo Press paper, Introduction to DDR5 Memory, available from https://lenovopress.com/lp1618.

The following rules apply when selecting the memory configuration:

  • The server supports three types of DIMMs: 9x4 RDIMMs, RDIMMs, and 3DS RDIMMs; UDIMMs and LRDIMMs are not supported

  • Mixing of DIMM types is not supported (9x4 DIMMs with 10x4 RDIMMs, 9x4 DIMMs with 3DS RDIMMs, 10x4 RDIMMs with 3DS RDIMMs)

  • The mixing of 128GB 3DS RDIMMs and 256GB 3DS RDIMMs is supported, however all DIMM slots must be populated evenly: 8x 128GB DIMMs and 8x 256GB DIMMs per processor

  • Mixing x4 and x8 DIMMs is not supported
  • Mixing of DIMM rank counts is supported. Follow the required installation order installing the DIMMs with the higher rank counts first.
  • Mixing of DIMM capacities is supported, however only two different capacities are supported across all channels of the processor (eg 16GB and 32GB). Follow the required installation order installing the larger DIMMs first.

For best performance, consider the following:

  • Ensure the memory installed is at least the same speed as the memory bus of the selected processor.
  • Populate all 8 memory channels.

The following memory protection technologies are supported:

  • ECC detection/correction
  • Bounded Fault detection/correction
  • SDDC (for x4-based memory DIMMs; look for "x4" in the DIMM description)
  • ADDDC (for 10x4-based memory DIMMs, not supported with 9x4 DIMMs)
  • Memory mirroring

Note: Memory sparing is not supported

If memory channel mirroring is used, then DIMMs must be installed in pairs (minimum of one pair per processor), and both DIMMs in the pair must be identical in type and size. 50% of the installed capacity is available to the operating system. Memory rank sparing is not supported.

Persistent memory

The SR650 V3 server supports Intel Optane Persistent Memory 300 Series, a new class of memory and storage technology explicitly architected for data center usage. Persistent memory is an innovative technology that delivers a unique combination of affordable large memory capacity and persistence (non-volatility). It offers significantly lower latency than fetching data from SSDs, even NVMe SSDs, and offers higher capacities than system memory.

Persistent memory technology can help boost the performance of data-intensive applications such as in-memory analytics, databases, content delivery networks, and high performance computing (HPC), as well as deliver consistent service levels at scale with higher virtual machine and container density. When data is stored closer to the processor on nonvolatile media, applications can see significant overall improvement in performance.

Key workloads:

  • Hybrid cloud, IaaS, and Virtualization: Increased VM density
  • In-memory databases and data services: Higher capacity/larger databases, data reliability/quick recovery, memory performance
  • AI/Analytics: Faster real-time analytics and Machine Learning Analytics
  • Fast storage solutions: Increased storage capacity and performance

The following table lists the ordering information for the supported persistent memory modules.

Table 13. Persistent memory module part numbers
Part
number
Feature
code
Description Maximum
supported
4X77A75933 BNFA ThinkSystem 128GB TruDDR5 4400MHz Intel Optane PMem 16
4X77A75934 BNF7 ThinkSystem 256GB TruDDR5 4400MHz Intel Optane PMem 16
4X77A75935 BNFB ThinkSystem 512GB TruDDR5 4400MHz Intel Optane PMem 16

The following are the requirements when installing persistent memory (PMem) modules:

  • Only App Direct Mode is supported; Memory Mode and Mixed Mode are not supported
  • All PMem modules operate at a maximum speed of 4400 MHz; any installed RDIMMs will also run at this maximum speed
  • PMem is supported only with 10x4 RDIMMs and 3DS RDIMMs; PMem is not supported with 9x4 RDIMMs
  • All installed PMem modules must be the same size; Mixing PMem modules of different capacities is not supported
  • Maximum 8 PMem modules per processor (install 1 in each memory channel).
  • For each memory channel with both a PMem module and a memory DIMM installed, the PMem module is installed in channel slot 1 (DIMM1, closer to the processor) and the DIMM is installed in channel slot 0 (DIMM0)
  • To maximize performance, balance all memory channels
  • Both interleaved and non-interleaved modes are supported
  • Memory mirroring is only supported on the RDIMMs; Memory mirroring is not supported on the PMem modules

Internal storage

The SR650 V3 has three drive bay zones and supports up to 20x 3.5-inch or 40x 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays or a combination of drive bays, depending on the selected chassis and backplane configuration. The server also supports configurations without any drive bays if desired.

The three drive bay zones are as follows:

  • Front:
    • Up to 12x 3.5-inch hot-swap bays, or
    • Up to 24x 2.5-inch hot-swap bays
  • Middle:
    • 4x 3.5-inch hot-swap bays, or
    • 8x 2.5-inch hot-swap bays
  • Rear:
    • Up to 4x 3.5-inch hot-swap bays, or
    • Up to 8x 2.5-inch hot-swap bays
    • Also supports 2x 7mm hot-swap drives bays

All drives are hot-swap and are accessible from the front, from the rear, or from drive bays that are located in the middle of the server (accessible when you remove the top cover of the server).

The server also supports one or two M.2 drives, installed in an M.2 adapter internal to the server.

In this section:

NVMe drive support

The SR650 V3 supports NVMe drives to maximize storage performance.

  • Up to 32 NVMe drives (36 planned for 2023) in a 2.5-inch drive configuration, without oversubscription (that is, each x4 drive has a dedicated x4 (4 lanes) connection to the processor, either direct to the processor or via a retimer adapter)
    • Up to 24 installed in front bays
    • Up to 32 installed in front and mid bays
    • Up to 36 installed in front, mid and rear bays (rear support planned for 2023)
  • Up to 8 NVMe drives in a 3.5-inch drive configuration, without oversubscription
    • All installed in mid bays

Riser 3 support: The use of the onboard NVMe ports is mutually exclusive with Riser 3, as these use the same PCIe connectors. See the System architecture section.

The specifics of these configurations are covered in the Storage configurations section. The tables in those sections indicate the number of NVMe drives in each configuration.

In addition, the SR650 V3 supports two 7mm NVMe drives for use as boot drives. These two drives optionally support RAID via Intel VROC.

The RAID 940-8i and RAID 940-16i adapters also support NVMe through a feature named Tri-Mode support (or Trimode support). This feature enables the use of NVMe U.3 drives at the same time as SAS and SATA drives. Cabling of the controller to the backplanes is the same as with SAS/SATA drives, and the NVMe drives are connected via a PCIe x1 link to the controller.

NVMe drives connected using Tri-Mode support provide better performance than SAS or SATA drives: A SATA SSD has a data rate of 6Gbps, a SAS SSD has a data rate of 12Gbps, whereas an NVMe U.3 Gen 4 SSD with a PCIe x1 link will have a data rate of 16Gbps. NVMe drives typically also have lower latency and higher IOPS compared to SAS and SATA drives. Tri-Mode is supported with U.3 NVMe drives in either 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch form factor and requires an AnyBay backplane.

Tri-Mode requires U.3 drives: Only NVMe drives with a U.3 interface are supported. U.2 drives are not supported. See the Internal drive options section for the U.3 drives supported by the server.

Front drive bays

The front drive bay zone supports the following configurations:

  • 3.5-inch drive bays (all hot-swap)
    • No backplane and no drives (supports field upgrades)
    • 8x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA
    • 12x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA
    • 12x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA with an attached SAS expander for 4x rear bays
    • 8x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA + 4x 3.5-inch AnyBay
    • 8x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA + 4x 3.5-inch NVMe
  • 2.5-inch drive bays (all hot-swap)
    • No backplane and no drives (supports field upgrades)
    • 8x SAS/SATA
    • 16x SAS/SATA
    • 24x SAS/SATA
    • 24x SAS/SATA with an attached SAS expander for 4x rear bays
    • 8x NVMe
    • 12x NVMe
    • 16x NVMe
    • 24x NVMe
    • 8x AnyBay
    • 16x AnyBay
    • 8x SAS/SATA + 8x AnyBay
    • 16x SAS/SATA + 8x AnyBay
    • 8x SAS/SATA + 8x NVMe
    • 16x SAS/SATA + 8x NVMe
    • 8x SAS/SATA + 16x NVMe
    • 8x AnyBay + 8x NVMe
    • 8x AnyBay + 16x NVMe
  • 2.5-inch drive bays (all hot-swap) that support front PCIe slots
    • 16x SAS/SATA
    • 8x SAS/SATA + 8x NVMe
    • 8x SAS/SATA + 8x AnyBay

These configurations are shown in the following figures. The feature codes listed are the backplane feature codes when ordering CTO and correspond to the feature codes listed in the table below the figure. Note that NVMe and AnyBay backplanes may be available either PCIe Gen4 (G4) or PCIe Gen5 (G5) as listed in the figures.

Tip: Configurations with 8x or 16x total drive bays can be configured with or without an Integrated Diagnostics Panel with pull-out LCD display. With the Integrated Diagnostics Display, 8-bay configurations can be upgrade to 16 bays, however 16-bay configurations cannot be upgrade to 24 bays. See the Local management section for details.

SR650 V3 front drive bay configurations - 3.5-inch drive bays
Figure 7. SR650 V3 front drive bay configurations - 3.5-inch drive bays

SR650 V3 front drive bay configurations - 2.5-inch drive bays, all the same drive type
Figure 8. SR650 V3 front drive bay configurations - 2.5-inch drive bays, all the same drive type

SR650 V3 front drive bay configurations - 2.5-inch drive bays, combinations
Figure 9. SR650 V3 front drive bay configurations - 2.5-inch drive bays, combinations

SR650 V3 front drive bay configurations - 2.5-inch drive bays with front PCIe slots
Figure 10. SR650 V3 front drive bay configurations - 2.5-inch drive bays with front PCIe slots (planned for 2Q/2023)

The backplanes used to provide these drive bays are listed in the following table.

Field upgrades: All front backplanes are available as part numbers for field upgrades along with require cable option kits, as described in the Field upgrades section below.

Table 14. Backplanes for front drive bays
Feature Description Bays PCIe
Gen
Maximum
supported
Front 3.5-inch drive backplanes
B8LP ThinkSystem 2U 8x3.5" SAS/SATA Backplane 8 - 1
B8LT ThinkSystem 2U 12x3.5" SAS/SATA Backplane 12 - 1
BPL8 ThinkSystem 2U 8x3.5" SAS/SATA+4 AnyBay Backplane 12 Gen4 1
BPL9 ThinkSystem 2U 8x3.5" SAS/SATA+4 NVMe Backplane 12 Gen4 1
BQ2S ThinkSystem 2U 12x3.5" SAS/SATA with Rear 4-Bay Expander Backplane 12* - 1
Front 2.5-inch drive backplanes
B8LU ThinkSystem 2U 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane 8 - 3
BH8D ThinkSystem 2U/4U 8x2.5" NVMe Backplane 8 Gen4 3
BS7Y ThinkSystem 2U 8x2.5" Gen5 NVMe Backplane 8 Gen5 3
BH8B ThinkSystem 2U/4U 8x2.5" AnyBay Backplane 8 Gen4 3
BLL2 ThinkSystem 2U 8x2.5" Gen5 AnyBay Backplane 8 Gen5 3
BQ2T ThinkSystem 2U 24x2.5" SAS/SATA with Rear 4-Bay Expander Backplane 24* - 1
Integrated Diagnostics Panel (for 2.5-inch configurations with 8 or 16 bays only)
BMJA ThinkSystem 2U 16x2.5" Front Operator Panel v2 - - 1

* Backplane has an onboard SAS expander that provides connectivity to SAS/SATA drive bays in a separate rear backplane (order the rear backplane separately)

The use of front drive bays has the following configuration rules:

  • If 3.5-inch front drive bays are used, an internal RAID adapter or HBA is not supported as the adapter and bays occupy the same physical space
  • Any 8x 2.5-inch and 16x 2.5-inch drive configuration (SAS/SATA, AnyBay, or NVMe) can optionally be configured for use with the Integrated Diagnostics Panel as described in the Local management section. 3.5-inch drive configurations do not support the Integrated Diagnostics Panel.

Mid drive bays

The SR650 V3 supports hot-swap drives installed in the middle of the server chassis. The drive bays are accessible by removing the top lid of the server and levering the mid drive chassis up at the front.

The following configurations are supported:

  • 4x 3.5-inch hot-swap SAS/SATA drive bays
  • 8x 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS/SATA drive bays
  • 8x 2.5-inch hot-swap NVMe drive bays

The drive bays in the open position are shown in the following figure.

M.2 support: When mid drive bays are configured, the M.2 adapter is installed on the mid drive bay mechanical as shown in the images.

SR650 V3 Mid-chassis drive bays
Figure 11. Mid-chassis drive bays

The backplanes used to provide these drive bays are listed in the following table.

Table 15. Backplanes for mid drive bays
Feature
code
Description Maximum
supported
Mid - 3.5-inch drive backplane
BCQK ThinkSystem 2U 4x3.5" SAS/SATA Middle Backplane 1
Mid - 2.5-inch drive backplane
BCQL ThinkSystem 2U 4x2.5" SAS/SATA Middle Backplane 2‡
BDY7 ThinkSystem 2U 4x2.5" Middle NVMe Backplane 2‡

‡ 2.5-inch drive backplanes for the mid-chassis area must be installed in pairs. NVMe and SAS/SATA cannot be mixed.

Field upgrades: Backplanes are available as part numbers for field upgrades along with require cable option kits, as described in the Field upgrades section below.

The use of drive bays in the mid-chassis area has the following configuration rules:

  • All processors are supported. Higher TDP processors will require the performance heatsinks.
  • Full-length adapter cards are not supported
  • GPUs (including low profile GPUs such as the NVIDIA A2) are not supported
  • The use of mid drive bays requires Riser 1 be installed, since power for the mid bay backplanes comes from Riser 1

Rear drive bays

The SR650 V3 supports hot-swap drives installed at the rear of the server chassis. Supported configurations are as follows:

  • 3.5-inch hot-swap drives
    • 2x SAS/SATA drive bays
    • 4x SAS/SATA drive bays
  • 2.5-inch hot-swap drives
    • 4x SAS/SATA drive bays
    • 4x AnyBay drive bays
    • 8x SAS/SATA drive bays

The configurations are shown in the following figure.

Note: The 4x 2.5-inch AnyBay backplane (feature BSE3) is planned for support in 1H/2023.

SR650 V3 rear drive bay configurations
Figure 12. Rear 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drive bay configurations

The backplanes used to provide these drive bays are listed in the following table.

7mm drives: The SR650 V3 supports two 7mm drives. See the 7mm drives section for details.

Table 16. Backplanes for rear drive bays
Feature
code
Description PCIe
Gen
Maximum
supported
Rear - 3.5-inch drive backplanes
BAG7 ThinkSystem 2U 2x3.5" SAS/SATA Rear Backplane - 1
B8L3 ThinkSystem 1U/2U 4x3.5" SAS/SATA Backplane - 1
Rear - 2.5-inch drive backplanes
B8LV ThinkSystem 2U 4x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane - 1
BSE3 ThinkSystem 4x2.5" AnyBay Gen5 Backplane Gen5 1*
B97X ThinkSystem 2U 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Rear Backplane 1 1

* Planned to be supported in 1H/2023

Field upgrades: Backplanes are available as part numbers for field upgrades along with require cable option kits, as described in the Field upgrades section below.

The use of rear drive bays has the following configuration rules:

  • The use of rear bays restricts the number of slots and the choice of risers that are supported. See the I/O expansion section for details.
  • The use of rear drive bays may require that Riser 1 or Riser 2 be installed, since power for the rear backplane comes from that riser.

Storage configurations

This section describes the various combinations of front and rear drives that the server supports, as well as M.2 support.

In this section:

Front PCIe slots: Support for front PCIe slots is planned for 2Q/2023.

Overview of configurations

The following tables summarize the storage configurations for the SR650 V3. For details, including processor requirements, M.2 and 7mm support, and controller selections, see the Storage configurations - Details section.

Storage configurations - 3.5-inch front drives

The following table summarizes the configurations that use 3.5-inch front drive bays.

Click to jump down to the details of the 3.5-inch configurations.

Table 17. Storage configurations - 3.5-inch front drives
Config Total
drives
(NVMe)
Front Mid Rear Backplanes
SAS/
SATA
Any
Bay
NVMe 3.5"
SAS
2.5"
SAS
2.5"
NVMe
3.5"
SAS
2.5"
SAS
2.5"
NVMe
2.5"
Any
1 8 (0) 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8x3.5" SAS/SATA (B8LP)
2 12 (0) 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12x3.5" SAS/SATA (B8LT)
3 14 (0) 12 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 Front: 12x3.5" SAS/SATA (B8LT); Rear: 2x3.5" SAS/SATA (BAG7)
4 16 (0) 12 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 Front: 12x3.5" SAS/SATA (B8LT); Rear: 4x3.5" SAS/SATA (B8L3)
5 16 (0) 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 Front: 12x3.5" SAS/SATA (B8LT); Rear: 4x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LV)
6 20 (0) 12 0 0 4 0 0 4 0 0 0 Front: 12x3.5" SAS/SATA (B8LT); Mid: 4x3.5" SAS/SATA (BCQK); Rear: 4x3.5" SAS/SATA (B8L3)
6A 16 (0) 12 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 Front: 12x3.5" SAS/SATA (B8LT); Mid: 4x3.5" SAS/SATA (BCQK)
6B 16 (0) 12 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 Front: 12x3.5" SAS/SATA (B8LT); Mid: 4x2.5" SAS/SATA (BCQL)
7A 12 (4) 8 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8xS/S+ 4xABay (BPL8)
7B 12 (4) 8 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8xS/S+4xNVMe (BPL9)
8A 16 (4) 8 4 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 Front: 1x 8xS/S+ 4xABay (BPL8); Rear: 4x3.5" SAS/SATA (B8L3)
8B 16 (4) 8 0 4 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 Front: 1x 8xS/S+4xNVMe (BPL9); Rear: 4x3.5" SAS/SATA (B8L3)
26 20 (8) 12 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 Front: 12x3.5" SAS/SATA (B8LT); Mid: 2x 4x2.5" NVMe (BDY7)
42 12 (0) 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12x3.5" SAS/SATA with Expander (BQ2S)
43 16 (0) 12 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 Front: 12x3.5" SAS/SATA with Expander (BQ2S); Rear: 4x3.5" SAS/SATA (B8L3)
44 16 (4) 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 Front: 12x3.5" SAS/SATA with Expander (BQ2S); Rear: 4x 2.5" AnyBay (BSE3)
45 14 (0) 12 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 Front: 12x3.5" SAS/SATA with Expander (BQ2S); Rear: 2x3.5" SAS/SATA (BAG7)
46 20 (0) 12 0 0 4 0 0 4 0 0 0 Front: 12x3.5" SAS/SATA with Expander (BQ2S); Mid: 4x3.5" SAS/SATA (BCQK); Rear: 4x3.5" SAS/SATA (B8L3)
54 16 (4) 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 Front: 12x3.5" SAS/SATA (B8LT); Rear: 4x 2.5" AnyBay (BSE3)

Storage configurations - 2.5-inch front drives

The following table summarizes the configurations that use 2.5-inch front drive bays.

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Table 18. Storage configurations - 2.5-inch front drives
Config Total
drives
(NVMe)
Front Mid Rear Backplanes
SAS/
SATA
Any
Bay
NVMe 3.5"
SAS
2.5"
SAS
2.5"
NVMe
3.5"
SAS
2.5"
SAS
2.5"
NVMe
2.5"
Any
9 8 (0) 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU)
10 8 (8) 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" AnyBay (BH8B)
11 8 (8) 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" NVMe (BH8D)
12 16 (0) 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU)
13 16 (16) 0 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8xNVMe (BH8D) + 8xAnyBay (BH8B)
14A 16 (16) 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8xNVMe (BH8D)
14B 16 (16) 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8xAnyBay (BH8B)
15 16 (8) 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU) + 1x 8x2.5" AnyBay (BH8B)
16 16 (8) 8 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU) + 1x 8x2.5" NVMe (BH8D)
17 24 (8) 16 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU) + 1x 8x2.5" AnyBay (BH8B)
18 24 (8) 16 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU) + 1x 8x2.5" NVMe (BH8D)
19 24 (16) 8 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU) + 2x 8x2.5" NVMe (BH8D)
19 24 (16) 8 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU) + 2x 8xAnyBay (BH8B)
20 24 (0) 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU)
21 24 (24) 0 0 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3x 8xNVMe (BH8D)
21 24 (24) 0 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3x 8xAnyBay (BH8B)
21A 24 (24) 0 8 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8xAnyBay (BH8B) + 2x 8xNVMe (BH8D)
22 28 (8) 16 8 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 Front: 2x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU) + 1x 8x2.5" AnyBay (BH8B); Rear: 4x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LV)
23 28 (0) 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 Front: 3x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU); Rear: 4x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LV)
23A 32 (0) 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 Front: 3x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU); Rear: 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B97X)
24 32 (32) 0 0 24 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 Front: 3x 8xNVMe (BH8D); Mid: 2x 4x2.5" NVMe (BDY7)
25 40 (0) 24 0 0 0 8 0 0 8 0 0 Front: 3x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU); Mid: 2x 4x2.5" SAS/SATA (BCQL); Rear: 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B97X)
25A 28 (0) 24 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 Front: 3x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU); Mid: 4x2.5" SAS/SATA (BCQL)
25B 32 (0) 24 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 Front: 3x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU); Mid: 2x 4x2.5" SAS/SATA (BCQL)
25C 36 (0) 24 0 0 0 8 0 0 4 0 0 Front: 3x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU); Mid: 2x 4x2.5" SAS/SATA (BCQL); Rear: 4x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LV)
27 14 (0) 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA
29A 16 (16) 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8xAnyBay (BH8B)
29B 16 (16) 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8xAnyBay (BH8B)
41 8 (8) 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" AnyBay (BH8B)
47 24 (0) 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24x2.5" SAS/SATA with Expander (BQ2T)
48 28 (0) 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 Front: 24x2.5" SAS/SATA with Expander (BQ2T); Rear: 4x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LV)
49 28 (4) 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 Front: 24x2.5" SAS/SATA with Expander (BQ2T); Rear: 4x 2.5" AnyBay (BSE3)
50 32 (0) 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 Front: 24x2.5" SAS/SATA with Expander (BQ2T); Rear: 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B97X)
51 28 (28) 0 0 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 Front: 3x 8xNVMe (BH8D); Rear: 4x 2.5" AnyBay (BSE3)
55 28 (4) 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 Front: 3x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU); Rear: 4x 2.5" AnyBay (BSE3)
60 8 (8) 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" AnyBay Gen5 (BLL2)
61 8 (8) 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)
62 16 (16) 0 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" AnyBay Gen5 (BLL2) + 1x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)
63 16 (16) 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)
64 16 (8) 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU) + 1x 8x2.5" AnyBay Gen5 (BLL2)
65 16 (8) 8 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU) + 1x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)
67 24 (8) 16 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU) + 1x 8x2.5" AnyBay Gen5 (BLL2)
68 24 (8) 16 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU) + 1x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)
69 24 (16) 8 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU) + 2x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)
70 24 (24) 0 0 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)
71 24 (24) 0 8 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" AnyBay Gen5 (BLL2) + 2x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)
72 28 (8) 16 8 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 Front: 2x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU) + 1x 8x2.5" AnyBay Gen5 (BLL2); Rear: 4x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LV)
73 32 (32) 0 0 24 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 Front: 3x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y); Mid: 2x 4x2.5" NVMe (BDY7)
75A 16 (16) 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8x2.5" AnyBay Gen5 (BLL2)
75B 16 (16) 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8x2.5" AnyBay Gen5 (BLL2)
82A 8 (8) 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" AnyBay Gen5 (BLL2)
82B 8 (8) 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" AnyBay Gen5 (BLL2)
83A 8 (8) 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)
83B 8 (8) 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)
84A 16 (8) 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU) + 1x 8x2.5" AnyBay Gen5 (BLL2)
84B 16 (8) 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
85A 16 (8) 8 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU) + 1x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)
85B 16 (8) 8 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU) + 1x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)
86A 24 (8) 16 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU) + 1x 8x2.5" AnyBay Gen5 (BLL2)
86B 24 (8) 16 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU) + 1x 8x2.5" AnyBay Gen5 (BLL2)
87A 24 (8) 16 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU) + 1x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)
87B 24 (8) 16 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU) + 1x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)
88 12 (12) 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8xNVMe (BH8D)
89A 16 (16) 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)
89B 16 (16) 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)
89C 16 (16) 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)
90A 16 (16) 0 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" AnyBay Gen5 (BLL2) + 1x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)
90B 16 (16) 0 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" AnyBay Gen5 (BLL2) + 1x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)
91 16 (16) 0 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" AnyBay Gen5 (BLL2) + 1x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)
91A 24 (16) 8 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU) + 2x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)
91B 24 (16) 8 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU) + 2x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)
92 16 (12) 4 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8x2.5" AnyBay Gen5 (BLL2)
93A 16 (16) 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8x2.5" AnyBay Gen5 (BLL2)
93B 16 (16) 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8x2.5" AnyBay Gen5 (BLL2)
93C 16 (16) 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8x2.5" AnyBay Gen5 (BLL2)
93D 16 (16) 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8x2.5" AnyBay Gen5 (BLL2)
94A 24 (24) 0 0 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)
94B 24 (24) 0 0 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)
95A 24 (24) 0 8 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" AnyBay Gen5 (BLL2) + 2x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)
95B 24 (24) 0 8 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" AnyBay Gen5 (BLL2) + 2x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)
96 28 (8) 16 8 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 Front: 2x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU) + 1x 8x2.5" AnyBay Gen5 (BLL2); Rear: 4x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LV)
97 32 (32) 0 0 24 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 Front: 3x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y); Mid: 2x 4x2.5" NVMe (BDY7)
98 28 (28) 0 0 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 Front: 3x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y); Rear: 4x 2.5" AnyBay (BSE3)

Details - 3.5-inch front bays

The following table lists the detailed configurations that use 3.5-inch front drive bays.

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Note: 7mm and M.2 support is to be determined.

Table 19. Details - 3.5-inch front bays
Config CPUs Front Mid Rear Backplanes
7mm
M.2
Supported controllers
SAS/
SATA
Any
Bay
NVMe 3.5"
SAS
2.5"
SAS
2.5"
NVMe
3.5"
SAS
2.5"
SAS
2.5"
NVMe
2.5"
Any
1-1 1 or 2 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8x3.5" SAS/SATA (B8LP)     OB SATA
1-2 1 or 2     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i)
1-3 1 or 2     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i)
2-1 1 or 2 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12x3.5" SAS/SATA (B8LT)     OB SATA
2-2 1 or 2     (9350-16i or 4350-16i)
2-3 1 or 2     (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i)
3-1 1 or 2 12 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 Front: 12x3.5" SAS/SATA (B8LT); Rear: 2x3.5" SAS/SATA (BAG7)     OB SATA
3-2 1 or 2     (9350-16i or 4350-16i)
3-3 1 or 2     (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i)
4-1 1 or 2 12 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 Front: 12x3.5" SAS/SATA (B8LT); Rear: 4x3.5" SAS/SATA (B8L3)     (9350-16i or 4350-16i)
4-2 1 or 2     (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i)
5-1 1 or 2 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 Front: 12x3.5" SAS/SATA (B8LT); Rear: 4x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LV)     (9350-16i or 4350-16i)
5-2 1 or 2     (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i)
6-1 1 or 2 12 0 0 4 0 0 4 0 0 0 Front: 12x3.5" SAS/SATA (B8LT); Mid: 4x3.5" SAS/SATA (BCQK); Rear: 4x3.5" SAS/SATA (B8L3)     940-32i
6A-1 1 or 2 12 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 Front: 12x3.5" SAS/SATA (B8LT); Mid: 4x3.5" SAS/SATA (BCQK)     (9350-16i or 4350-16i)
6A-2 1 or 2     (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i)
6B-1 1 or 2 12 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 Front: 12x3.5" SAS/SATA (B8LT); Mid: 4x2.5" SAS/SATA (BCQL)     (9350-16i or 4350-16i)
6B-2 1 or 2     (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i)
7A-1 1 or 2 8 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8xS/S+ 4xABay (BPL8)     OB SATA + OB NVMe
7A-2 1 or 2     (9350-16i or 4350-16i) + OB NVMe
7A-3 1 or 2     (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i) + OB NVMe
7B-1 1 or 2 8 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8xS/S+4xNVMe (BPL9)     OB SATA + OB NVMe
7B-2 1 or 2     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe
7B-3 1 or 2     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe
8A-1 1 or 2 8 4 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 Front: 1x 8xS/S+ 4xABay (BPL8); Rear: 4x3.5" SAS/SATA (B8L3)     (9350-16i or 4350-16i) + OB NVMe
8A-2 1 or 2     (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i) + OB NVMe
8B-1 Error 8 0 4 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 Front: 1x 8xS/S+4xNVMe (BPL9); Rear: 4x3.5" SAS/SATA (B8L3)     (9350-16i or 4350-16i) + OB NVMe
8B-2 Error     (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i) + OB NVMe
26-1 2 only 12 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 Front: 12x3.5" SAS/SATA (B8LT); Mid: 2x 4x2.5" NVMe (BDY7)     Front: OB SATA; Mid: OB NVMe
26-2 2 only     Front: (9350-16i or 4350-16i); Mid: OB NVMe
26-3 2 only     Front: (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i); Mid: OB NVMe
42-1 1 or 2 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12x3.5" SAS/SATA with Expander (BQ2S)     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i)
42-2 1 or 2     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i)
43-1 1 or 2 12 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 Front: 12x3.5" SAS/SATA with Expander (BQ2S); Rear: 4x3.5" SAS/SATA (B8L3)     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i)
43-2 1 or 2     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i)
44-1 1 or 2 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 Front: 12x3.5" SAS/SATA with Expander (BQ2S); Rear: 4x 2.5" AnyBay (BSE3)     Front: (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i); Rear: OB NVMe
44-2 1 or 2     Front: (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i); Rear: OB NVMe
45-1 1 or 2 12 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 Front: 12x3.5" SAS/SATA with Expander (BQ2S); Rear: 2x3.5" SAS/SATA (BAG7)     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i)
45-2 1 or 2     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i)
46-1 1 or 2 12 0 0 4 0 0 4 0 0 0 Front: 12x3.5" SAS/SATA with Expander (BQ2S); Mid: 4x3.5" SAS/SATA (BCQK); Rear: 4x3.5" SAS/SATA (B8L3)     (9350-16i or 4350-16i)
46-2 1 or 2     (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i)
54-1 1 or 2 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 Front: 12x3.5" SAS/SATA (B8LT); Rear: 4x 2.5" AnyBay (BSE3)     (9350-16i or 4350-16i) + OB NVMe
54-2 1 or 2     (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i) + OB NVMe

Details - 2.5-inch front bays

The following table lists the detailed configurations that use 2.5-inch front drive bays.

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Note: 7mm and M.2 support is to be determined.

Table 20. Details - 2.5-inch front bays
Config CPUs Front Mid Rear Backplanes
7mm
M.2
Supported controllers
SAS/
SATA
Any
Bay
NVMe 3.5"
SAS
2.5"
SAS
2.5"
NVMe
3.5"
SAS
2.5"
SAS
2.5"
NVMe
2.5"
Any
9-1 1 or 2 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU)     OB SATA
9-2 1 or 2     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i)
9-3 1 or 2     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i)
9-4 1 or 2     (9350-16i or 4350-16i)
9-5 1 or 2     (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i)
9-6 2 only     (5350-8i or 9350-16i CFF or 940-16i CFF or 440-16i CFF)
9-6-1 1 only     (5350-8i or 9350-16i CFF or 940-16i CFF or 440-16i CFF)
10-1 1 or 2 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" AnyBay (BH8B)     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe
10-2 1 or 2     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe
10-3 1 or 2     (9350-16i or 4350-16i) + OB NVMe
10-4 1 or 2     (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i) + OB NVMe
10-5 1 or 2     (5350-8i or 9350-16i CFF or 940-16i CFF or 440-16i CFF) + OB NVMe
10-6 1 or 2     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe
10-7 1 or 2     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe
10-8 1 or 2     (9350-16i or 4350-16i) + OB NVMe
10-9 1 or 2     (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i) + OB NVMe
11-1 1 or 2 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" NVMe (BH8D)     OB NVMe
11-2 1 or 2     OB NVMe
12-1 1 or 2 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU)     (9350-16i or 4350-16i)
12-2 1 or 2     (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i)
12-3 1 or 2     (2x 5350-8i or 2x 9350-8i or 2x 4350-8i)
12-4 1 or 2     2x (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i)
12-5 2 only     (9350-16i CFF or 940-16i CFF or 440-16i CFF)
12-5-1 1 only     (9350-16i CFF or 940-16i CFF or 440-16i CFF)
12-6 1 or 2     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB SATA
12-7 1 or 2     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB SATA
13-1 2 only 0 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8xNVMe (BH8D) + 8xAnyBay (BH8B)     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe
13-2 2 only     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe
13-3 2 only     (5350-8i or 9350-16i CFF or 940-16i CFF or 440-16i CFF) + OB NVMe
14A-1 2 only 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8xNVMe (BH8D)     OB NVMe
14B-1 1 or 2 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8xAnyBay (BH8B)     940-16i Tri-mode
14B-2 1 or 2     2x 940-8i Tri-mode
15-1 1 or 2 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU) + 1x 8x2.5" AnyBay (BH8B)     (9350-16i or 4350-16i) + OB NVMe
15-2 1 or 2     (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i) + OB NVMe
15-3 1 or 2     (2x 5350-8i or 2x 9350-8i or 2x 4350-8i) + OB NVMe
15-4 1 or 2     2x (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe
15-5 1 or 2     (9350-16i CFF or 940-16i CFF or 440-16i CFF) + OB NVMe
15-6 1 or 2     (9350-16i or 4350-16i) + OB NVMe
15-7 1 or 2     (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i) + OB NVMe
15-8 1 or 2     (2x 5350-8i or 2x 9350-8i or 2x 4350-8i) + OB NVMe
15-9 1 or 2     2x (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe
16-1 1 or 2 8 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU) + 1x 8x2.5" NVMe (BH8D)     OB SATA + OB NVMe
16-2 1 or 2     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe
16-3 1 or 2     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe
16-3-1 1 or 2     (5350-8i or 9350-16i CFF or 940-16i CFF or 440-16i CFF) + OB NVMe
16-4 1 or 2     OB SATA + OB NVMe
16-5 1 or 2     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe
16-6 1 or 2     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe
17-1 1 or 2 16 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU) + 1x 8x2.5" AnyBay (BH8B)     940-32i + OB NVMe
17-2 1 or 2     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
17-3 1 or 2     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
17-4 1 or 2     (9350-16i CFF or 940-16i CFF or 440-16i CFF) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
17-5 1 or 2     3x (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe
17-6 1 or 2     940-32i + OB NVMe
17-7 1 or 2     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
17-8 1 or 2     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
18-1-1 1 or 2 16 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU) + 1x 8x2.5" NVMe (BH8D)     (9350-16i or 4350-16i) + OB NVMe
18-1 1 or 2     (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i) + OB NVMe
18-2 1 or 2     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
18-3 1 or 2     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
18-4 1 or 2     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
18-5 1 or 2     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
19-1 2 only 8 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU) + 2x 8x2.5" NVMe (BH8D)     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe
19-2 2 only     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe
19-3 1 or 2 8 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU) + 2x 8xAnyBay (BH8B)     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + 940-16i Tri-mode
20-1 1 or 2 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU)     940-32i
20-2 1 or 2     (9350-16i CFF or 940-16i CFF or 440-16i CFF) + Exp-44i
20-2-1 1 only     (9350-16i CFF or 940-16i CFF or 440-16i CFF) + Exp-44i
20-3 1 or 2     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + Exp-44i
20-4 1 or 2     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + Exp-44i
20-5 1 or 2     3x (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i)
20-6 1 or 2     3x (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i)
20-7 1 or 2     (9350-16i or 4350-16i) + (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i)
20-8 1 or 2     (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i) + (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i)
21-1 2 only 0 0 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3x 8xNVMe (BH8D)     OB NVMe + Retimer
21-2 1 or 2 0 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3x 8xAnyBay (BH8B)     940-16i Tri-mode + 940-8i Tri-mode
21-3 1 or 2     3x 940-8i Tri-mode
21A-1 2 only 0 8 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8xAnyBay (BH8B) + 2x 8xNVMe (BH8D)     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe + 1x Retimer
21A-2 2 only     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe + 1x Retimer
22-1 1 or 2 16 8 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 Front: 2x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU) + 1x 8x2.5" AnyBay (BH8B); Rear: 4x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LV)     940-32i + OB NVMe
22-2 1 or 2     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
22-3 1 or 2     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
22-4 1 or 2     (9350-16i CFF or 940-16i CFF or 440-16i CFF) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
22-5 1 or 2     4x (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe
22-6 1 or 2     4x (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe
22-7 1 or 2     940-32i + OB NVMe
22-8 1 or 2     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
22-9 1 or 2     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
23-1 1 or 2 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 Front: 3x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU); Rear: 4x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LV)     940-32i
23-2 1 or 2     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + Exp-44i
23-3 1 or 2     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + Exp-44i
23-4 1 or 2     (9350-16i or 4350-16i) + Exp-44i
23-5 1 or 2     (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i) + Exp-44i
23-6 1 or 2     (9350-16i CFF or 940-16i CFF or 440-16i CFF) + Exp-44i
23-6-1 1 only     (9350-16i CFF or 940-16i CFF or 440-16i CFF) + Exp-44i
23A-1 1 or 2 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 Front: 3x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU); Rear: 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B97X)     940-32i
23A-2 1 or 2     2x (9350-16i or 4350-16i)
23A-3 1 or 2     2x (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i)
23A-4 1 or 2     9350-16i CFF + (9350-16i or 4350-16i)
23A-4-1 1 only     9350-16i CFF + (9350-16i or 4350-16i)
23A-5 1 or 2     (940-16i CFF or 440-16i CFF) + (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i)
23A-5-1 1 only     (940-16i CFF or 440-16i CFF) + (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i)
23A-6 1 or 2     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + Exp-44i
23A-7 1 or 2     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + Exp-44i
23A-8 1 or 2     (9350-16i or 4350-16i) + Exp-44i
23A-9 1 or 2     (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i) + Exp-44i
23A-10 1 or 2     (9350-16i CFF or 940-16i CFF or 440-16i CFF) + Exp-44i
23A-10-1 1 or 2     (9350-16i CFF or 940-16i CFF or 440-16i CFF) + Exp-44i
24-1 2 only 0 0 24 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 Front: 3x 8xNVMe (BH8D); Mid: 2x 4x2.5" NVMe (BDY7)     Front: OB NVMe + Retimer; Mid: 2x Retimer
25-1 1 or 2 24 0 0 0 8 0 0 8 0 0 Front: 3x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU); Mid: 2x 4x2.5" SAS/SATA (BCQL); Rear: 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B97X)     (9350-16i or 4350-16i) + Exp-44i
25-2 1 or 2     (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i) + Exp-44i
25-3 1 or 2     (9350-16i CFF or 940-16i CFF or 440-16i CFF) + Exp-44i
25-3-1 1 or 2     (9350-16i CFF or 940-16i CFF or 440-16i CFF) + Exp-44i
25A-1 1 or 2 24 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 Front: 3x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU); Mid: 4x2.5" SAS/SATA (BCQL)     940-32i
25A-2 1 or 2     2x (9350-16i or 4350-16i)
25A-3 1 or 2     2x (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i)
25B-1 1 or 2 24 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 Front: 3x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU); Mid: 2x 4x2.5" SAS/SATA (BCQL)     940-32i
25B-2 1 or 2     2x (9350-16i or 4350-16i)
25B-3 1 or 2     2x (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i)
25C-1 1 or 2 24 0 0 0 8 0 0 4 0 0 Front: 3x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU); Mid: 2x 4x2.5" SAS/SATA (BCQL); Rear: 4x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LV)     Front: 940-32i; Mid: (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i)
25C-2 1 or 2     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + Exp-44i
25C-3 1 or 2     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + Exp-44i
25C-4 1 or 2     (9350-16i or 4350-16i) + Exp-44i
25C-5 1 or 2     (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i) + Exp-44i
25C-6 1 or 2     (9350-16i CFF or 940-16i CFF or 440-16i CFF) + Exp-44i
25C-6-1 1 or 2     (9350-16i CFF or 940-16i CFF or 440-16i CFF) + Exp-44i
27-1 1 or 2 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA     Front: OB SATA; Mid: 2x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA
29A-1 2 only 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8xAnyBay (BH8B)     (9350-16i or 4350-16i) + OB NVMe
29A-2 2 only     (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i) + OB NVMe
29B-1 2 only 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8xAnyBay (BH8B)     (9350-16i or 4350-16i) + OB NVMe
29B-2 2 only     (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i) + OB NVMe
41-1 1 or 2 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" AnyBay (BH8B)     940-8i Tri-mode
47-1 1 or 2 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24x2.5" SAS/SATA with Expander (BQ2T)     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i)
47-2 1 or 2     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i)
48-1 1 or 2 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 Front: 24x2.5" SAS/SATA with Expander (BQ2T); Rear: 4x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LV)     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i)
48-2 1 or 2     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i)
49-1 1 or 2 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 Front: 24x2.5" SAS/SATA with Expander (BQ2T); Rear: 4x 2.5" AnyBay (BSE3)     Front: (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe; Rear: OB NVMe
49-2 1 or 2     Front: (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe; Rear: OB NVMe
50-1 1 or 2 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 Front: 24x2.5" SAS/SATA with Expander (BQ2T); Rear: 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B97X)     (9350-16i CFF or 940-16i CFF or 440-16i CFF)
50-2 1 or 2     (9350-16i or 4350-16i)
50-3 1 or 2     (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i)
51-1 2 only 0 0 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 Front: 3x 8xNVMe (BH8D); Rear: 4x 2.5" AnyBay (BSE3)     Front: Retimer + OB NVMe; Rear: Retimer + (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i)
51-2 2 only     Front: Retimer + OB NVMe; Rear: Retimer + (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i)
55-1 1 or 2 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 Front: 3x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU); Rear: 4x 2.5" AnyBay (BSE3)     940-32i + OB NVMe
55-2 1 or 2     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
55-3 1 or 2     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
55-4 1 or 2     (9350-16i or 4350-16i) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
55-5 1 or 2     (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
55-6 1 or 2     (9350-16i CFF or 940-16i CFF or 440-16i CFF) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
55-6-1 1 only     (9350-16i CFF or 940-16i CFF or 440-16i CFF) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
60-1 1 or 2 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" AnyBay Gen5 (BLL2)     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe
60-2 1 or 2     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe
60-3 1 or 2     (9350-16i or 4350-16i) + OB NVMe
60-4 1 or 2     (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i) + OB NVMe
60-5 1 or 2     (9350-8i CFF or 940-16i CFF or 440-16i CFF) + OB NVMe
60-6 1 or 2     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe
60-7 1 or 2     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe
60-8 1 or 2     (9350-16i or 4350-16i) + OB NVMe
60-9 1 or 2     (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i) + OB NVMe
61-1 1 or 2 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)     OB NVMe
61-2 1 or 2     OB NVMe
62-1 2 only 0 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" AnyBay Gen5 (BLL2) + 1x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe
62-2 2 only     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe
62-3 2 only     (9350-16i CFF or 940-16i CFF or 440-16i CFF) + OB NVMe
63-1 2 only 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)     OB NVMe
64-1 1 or 2 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU) + 1x 8x2.5" AnyBay Gen5 (BLL2)     (9350-16i or 4350-16i) + OB NVMe + 1x Retimer
64-2 1 or 2     (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i) + OB NVMe + 1x Retimer
64-3 1 or 2     (2x 5350-8i or 2x 9350-8i or 2x 4350-8i) + OB NVMe + 1x Retimer
64-4 1 or 2     2x (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe + 1x Retimer
64-5 1 or 2     (9350-16i CFF or 940-16i CFF or 440-16i CFF) + OB NVMe + 1x Retimer
64-6 1 or 2     (9350-16i or 4350-16i) + OB NVMe + 1x Retimer
64-7 1 or 2     (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i) + OB NVMe + 1x Retimer
64-8 1 or 2     (2x 5350-8i or 2x 9350-8i or 2x 4350-8i) + OB NVMe + 1x Retimer
64-9 1 or 2     2x (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe + 1x Retimer
65-1 1 or 2 8 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU) + 1x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)     OB SATA + OB NVMe
65-2 1 or 2     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe
65-3 1 or 2     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe
65-4 1 or 2     (9350-16i CFF or 940-16i CFF or 440-16i CFF) + OB NVMe
65-5 1 or 2     OB SATA + OB NVMe
65-6 1 or 2     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe
65-7 1 or 2     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe
67-1 1 or 2 16 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU) + 1x 8x2.5" AnyBay Gen5 (BLL2)     940-32i + OB NVMe
67-2 1 or 2     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
67-3 1 or 2     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
67-4 1 or 2     (9350-16i CFF or 940-16i CFF or 440-16i CFF) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
67-5 1 or 2     3x (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe
67-6 1 or 2     940-32i + OB NVMe
67-7 1 or 2     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
67-8 1 or 2     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
68-1 1 or 2 16 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU) + 1x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe
68-2 1 or 2     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe
68-3 1 or 2     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
68-4 1 or 2     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
68-5 1 or 2     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
68-6 1 or 2     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
69-1 2 only 8 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU) + 2x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe
69-2 2 only     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe
70-1 2 only 0 0 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)     OB NVMe + Retimer
71-1 2 only 0 8 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" AnyBay Gen5 (BLL2) + 2x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe + 1x Retimer
71-2 2 only     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe + 1x Retimer
72-1 1 or 2 16 8 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 Front: 2x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU) + 1x 8x2.5" AnyBay Gen5 (BLL2); Rear: 4x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LV)     940-32i + OB NVMe
72-2 1 or 2     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
72-3 1 or 2     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
72-4 1 or 2     (9350-16i CFF or 940-16i CFF or 440-16i CFF) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
72-5 1 or 2     4x (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe
72-6 1 or 2     4x (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe
72-7 1 or 2     940-32i + OB NVMe
72-8 1 or 2     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
72-9 1 or 2     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
73-1 2 only 0 0 24 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 Front: 3x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y); Mid: 2x 4x2.5" NVMe (BDY7)     Front: OB NVMe + Retimer; Mid: Retimer
75A-1 2 only 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8x2.5" AnyBay Gen5 (BLL2)     (9350-16i or 4350-16i) + OB NVMe
75A-2 2 only     (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i) + OB NVMe
75B-1 2 only 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8x2.5" AnyBay Gen5 (BLL2)     (9350-16i or 4350-16i) + OB NVMe
75B-2 2 only     (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i) + OB NVMe
82A-1 1 or 2 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" AnyBay Gen5 (BLL2)     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe
82A-2 1 or 2     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe
82A-3 1 or 2     (9350-16i or 4350-16i) + OB NVMe
82A-4 1 or 2     (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i) + OB NVMe
8A2-5 1 or 2     (5350-8i CFF or 9350-8i CFF or 440-8i CFF) + OB NVMe
82A-5 1 or 2     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe
8A2-6 1 or 2     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe
82A-6 1 or 2     (9350-16i or 4350-16i) + OB NVMe
8A2-7 1 or 2     (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i) + OB NVMe
82B-1 2 only 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" AnyBay Gen5 (BLL2)     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe
82B-2 2 only     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe
82B-3 2 only     (9350-16i or 4350-16i) + OB NVMe
82B-4 2 only     (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i) + OB NVMe
82B-5 2 only     (5350-8i CFF or 9350-8i CFF or 440-8i CFF) + OB NVMe
83A-1 1 or 2 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)     OB NVMe
83A-1 1 or 2     OB NVMe
83B-2 2 only 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)     OB NVMe
84A-1 1 or 2 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU) + 1x 8x2.5" AnyBay Gen5 (BLL2)     (9350-16i or 4350-16i) + OB NVMe
84A-2 1 or 2     (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i) + OB NVMe
84A-3 1 or 2     (2x 5350-8i or 2x 9350-8i or 2x 4350-8i) + OB NVMe
84A-4 1 or 2     2x (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe
84A-5 1 or 2     (9350-16i CFF or 940-16i CFF or 440-16i CFF) + OB NVMe
84A-6 1 or 2     (9350-16i or 4350-16i) + OB NVMe + 1x Retimer
84A-7 1 or 2     (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i) + OB NVMe + 1x Retimer
84A-8 1 or 2     (2x 5350-8i or 2x 9350-8i or 2x 4350-8i) + OB NVMe + 1x Retimer
84A-9 1 or 2     2x (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe + 1x Retimer
84B-1 2 only 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0       (9350-16i or 4350-16i) + OB NVMe + 1x Retimer
84B-2 2 only     (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i) + OB NVMe + 1x Retimer
84B-3 2 only     (2x 5350-8i or 2x 9350-8i or 2x 4350-8i) + OB NVMe + 1x Retimer
84B-4 2 only     2x (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe + 1x Retimer
84B-5 2 only     (9350-16i CFF or 940-16i CFF or 440-16i CFF) + OB NVMe + 1x Retimer
85A-1 1 or 2 8 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU) + 1x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)     OB SATA + OB NVMe
85A-2 1 or 2     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe
85A-3 1 or 2     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe
85A-4 1 or 2     (9350-16i CFF or 940-16i CFF or 440-16i CFF) + OB NVMe
85A-5 1 or 2     OB SATA + OB NVMe
85A-6 1 or 2     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe
85A-7 1 or 2     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe
85B-1 2 only 8 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU) + 1x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)     OB SATA + OB NVMe
85B-2 2 only     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe
85B-3 2 only     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe
85B-4 2 only     (9350-16i CFF or 940-16i CFF or 440-16i CFF) + OB NVMe
86A-1 1 or 2 16 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU) + 1x 8x2.5" AnyBay Gen5 (BLL2)     940-32i + OB NVMe
86A-2 1 or 2     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
86A-3 1 or 2     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
86A-4 1 or 2     (9350-16i CFF or 940-16i CFF or 440-16i CFF) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
86A-5 1 or 2     3x (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe
86A-6 1 or 2     940-32i + OB NVMe
86A-7 1 or 2     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
86A-8 1 or 2     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
86B-1 2 only 16 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU) + 1x 8x2.5" AnyBay Gen5 (BLL2)     940-32i + OB NVMe
86B-2 2 only     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
86B-3 2 only     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
86B-4 2 only     (9350-16i CFF or 940-16i CFF or 440-16i CFF) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
86B-5 2 only     3x (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe
87A-1 1 or 2 16 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU) + 1x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)     (9350-16i or 4350-16i) + OB NVMe
87A-2 1 or 2     (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i) + OB NVMe
87A-3 1 or 2     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
87A-4 1 or 2     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
87A-5 1 or 2     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
87A-6 1 or 2     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
87B-1 2 only 16 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU) + 1x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)     (9350-16i or 4350-16i) + OB NVMe
87B-2 2 only     (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i) + OB NVMe
87B-3 2 only     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
87B-4 2 only     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
88 2 only 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8xNVMe (BH8D)     OB NVMe
89A-1 2 only 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)     OB NVMe
89B-1 2 only 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)     OB NVMe
89C-1 2 only 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)     OB NVMe + 1x Retimer
90A-1 2 only 0 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" AnyBay Gen5 (BLL2) + 1x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe + 1x Retimer
90A-2 2 only     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe + 1x Retimer
90A-3 2 only     (5350-8i CFF or 9350-8i CFF or 440-8i CFF) + OB NVMe + 1x Retimer
90B-1 2 only 0 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" AnyBay Gen5 (BLL2) + 1x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe
90B-2 2 only     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe
91-1 2 only 0 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" AnyBay Gen5 (BLL2) + 1x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe + 1x Retimer
91-2 2 only     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe + 1x Retimer
91A-1 2 only 8 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU) + 2x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe
91A-2 2 only     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe
91B-1 2 only 8 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU) + 2x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe + 1x Retimer
91B-2 2 only     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe + 1x Retimer
92-1 2 only 4 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8x2.5" AnyBay Gen5 (BLL2)     (9350-16i or 4350-16i) + OB NVMe
92-2 2 only     (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i) + OB NVMe
93A-1 2 only 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8x2.5" AnyBay Gen5 (BLL2)     (9350-16i or 4350-16i) + OB NVMe
93A-2 2 only     (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i) + OB NVMe
93B-1 2 only 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8x2.5" AnyBay Gen5 (BLL2)     (9350-16i or 4350-16i) + OB NVMe
93B-2 2 only     (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i) + OB NVMe
93C-1 2 only 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8x2.5" AnyBay Gen5 (BLL2)     (9350-16i or 4350-16i) + OB NVMe + 1x Retimer
93C-2 2 only     (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i) + OB NVMe + 1x Retimer
93D-1 2 only 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2x 8x2.5" AnyBay Gen5 (BLL2)     (9350-16i or 4350-16i) + OB NVMe + 1x Retimer
93D-2 2 only     (940-16i or 540-16i or 440-16i) + OB NVMe + 1x Retimer
94A-1 2 only 0 0 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)     OB NVMe + 1x Retimer
94B-1 2 only 0 0 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)     OB NVMe + 2x Retimer
95A-1 2 only 0 8 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" AnyBay Gen5 (BLL2) + 2x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe + 1x Retimer
95A-2 2 only     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe + 1x Retimer
95B-1 2 only 0 8 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1x 8x2.5" AnyBay Gen5 (BLL2) + 2x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y)     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe + 2x Retimer
95B-2 2 only     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe + 2x Retimer
96-1 2 only 16 8 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 Front: 2x 8x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LU) + 1x 8x2.5" AnyBay Gen5 (BLL2); Rear: 4x2.5" SAS/SATA (B8LV)     940-32i + OB NVMe
96-2 2 only     (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
96-3 2 only     (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
96-4 2 only     (5350-8i CFF or 9350-8i CFF or 440-8i CFF) + OB NVMe + Exp-44i
96-5 2 only     4x (5350-8i or 9350-8i or 4350-8i) + OB NVMe
96-6 2 only     4x (940-8i or 540-8i or 440-8i) + OB NVMe
97-1 2 only 0 0 24 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 Front: 3x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y); Mid: 2x 4x2.5" NVMe (BDY7)     OB NVMe + 4x Retimer
98-1 2 only 0 0 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 Front: 3x 8x2.5" NVMe Gen5 (BS7Y); Rear: 4x 2.5" AnyBay (BSE3)     OB NVMe + 3x Retimer

Field upgrades

The SR650 V3 is orderable without drive bays, allowing you to add a backplane, cabling and controllers as field upgrades. The server also supports upgrading some configurations by adding additional front drive bays (for example, upgrading from 8 to 16x 2.5-inch drive bays).

Upgrade path: The key criteria for upgrade support is to ensure that the target configuration is one of the supported drive bay configurations as listed in the Supported drive bay combinations section.

For example, if you are upgrading a 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drive configuration from 8 bays (Config 9) to 16 bays (Config 12), you will need these additional options:

  • 4XH7A60930, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4X97A82935, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP2 SAS/SATA Cable Kit

To add drive bays you will need to order both drive backplanes and cable kits. Backplane kits do not include cables.

3.5-inch chassis drive bay upgrades

The table below lists the backplane kits and cable kits needed to build one of the supported 3.5-inch chassis configurations.

For more information about the backplane kits and cable kits, see the Lenovo server options site:
https://serveroption.lenovo.com/cable_kit_options/

Table 21. Drive bay field upgrade for the 3.5-inch chassis (Blue = SAS/SATA, Purple = AnyBay, Red = NVMe)
Config 3.5" front bays Mid bays Rear bays Backplane and cable kits required (all required)
SAS/
SATA
Any
Bay
NVMe 3.5"
SAS
2.5"
SAS
2.5"
NVMe
3.5"
SAS
2.5"
SAS
2.5"
NVMe
2.5"
Any
1 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A60932, ThinkSystem SR650 V2/SR665 8x3.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4X97A87506, ThinkSystem SR650 V2 SAS/SATA Cable from MB to Front 3.5" BP SATA0/1
2 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A60929, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 12x3.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4X97A82928, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 3.5" Chassis Front Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit
3 12 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A60929, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 12x3.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A60940, ThinkSystem SR650 V2/SR665 Rear 2x3.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4X97A82928, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 3.5" Chassis Front Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82930, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 3.5" Chassis Rear Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit
4 12 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A60929, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 12x3.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A60939, ThinkSystem SR650 V2/SR665 Rear 4x3.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4X97A82928, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 3.5" Chassis Front Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82930, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 3.5" Chassis Rear Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit
6 12 0 0 4 0 0 4 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A60929, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 12x3.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A82916, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Middle 4x3.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A60939, ThinkSystem SR650 V2/SR665 Rear 4x3.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4X97A82928, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 3.5" Chassis Front Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82931, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 3.5" Chassis Middle Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82930, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 3.5" Chassis Rear Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit
5 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0
  • 4XH7A60929, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 12x3.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A60938, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U Rear 4x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4X97A82928, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 3.5" Chassis Front Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82938, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Rear Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit
54 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4
  • 4XH7A60929, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 12x3.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A86661, ThinkSystem 1U 4x2.5" AnyBay Backplane
  • 4X97A82928, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 3.5" Chassis Front Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82938, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Rear Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A87062, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Rear Backplane NVMe Cable Kit
6A 12 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A60929, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 12x3.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A82916, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Middle 4x3.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4X97A82928, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 3.5" Chassis Front Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82939, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Middle Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit
6B 12 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A60929, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 12x3.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A87509, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Middle 4x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4X97A82928, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 3.5" Chassis Front Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82939, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Middle Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit
26 12 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A60929, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 12x3.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A82915, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Middle 8x2.5" NVMe Backplane Option Kit
  • 4X97A59804, ThinkSystem SR650 V2 3.5" Chassis Front Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82940, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Middle Backplane NVMe Cable Kit
7B 8 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A87508, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 8x3.5" SAS/SATA + 4x NVMe Backplane Option Kit
  • 4X97A82928, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 3.5" Chassis Front Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A87504, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 4x3.5" Chassis Front Backplane NVMe Cable Kit
8B 8 0 4 0 0 0 4 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A87508, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 8x3.5" SAS/SATA + 4x NVMe Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A60939, ThinkSystem SR650 V2/SR665 Rear 4x3.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4X97A82928, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 3.5" Chassis Front Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A87504, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 4x3.5" Chassis Front Backplane NVMe Cable Kit
  • 4X97A59806, ThinkSystem SR650 V2 3.5" Chassis Rear Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit
7A 8 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A87507, 2U 8x3.5" SAS/SATA+4 AnyBay BP
  • 4X97A82928, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 3.5" Chassis Front Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A87504, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 4x3.5" Chassis Front Backplane NVMe Cable Kit
8A 8 4 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A87507, 2U 8x3.5" SAS/SATA+4 AnyBay BP
  • 4XH7A60939, ThinkSystem SR650 V2/SR665 Rear 4x3.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4X97A82928, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 3.5" Chassis Front Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A87504, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 4x3.5" Chassis Front Backplane NVMe Cable Kit
  • 4X97A59806, ThinkSystem SR650 V2 3.5" Chassis Rear Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit
42 12-EXP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A86133, ThinkSystem 2U V3 12x3.5" Expander Backplane Option Kit
  • 4X97A87505, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 3.5"/2.5" Chassis Front Expander Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit
43 12-EXP 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A86133, ThinkSystem 2U V3 12x3.5" Expander Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A60939, ThinkSystem SR650 V2/SR665 Rear 4x3.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4X97A87505, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 3.5"/2.5" Chassis Front Expander Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82930, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 3.5" Chassis Rear Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit
44 12-EXP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4
  • 4XH7A86133, ThinkSystem 2U V3 12x3.5" Expander Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A86661, ThinkSystem 1U 4x2.5" AnyBay Backplane
  • 4X97A87505, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 3.5"/2.5" Chassis Front Expander Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82938, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Rear Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A87062, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Rear Backplane NVMe Cable Kit
45 12-EXP 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A86133, ThinkSystem 2U V3 12x3.5" Expander Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A82918, ThinkSystem V3 2U Rear 4x3.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4X97A87505, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 3.5"/2.5" Chassis Front Expander Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82930, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 3.5" Chassis Rear Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit
46 12-EXP 0 0 4 0 0 4 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A86133, ThinkSystem 2U V3 12x3.5" Expander Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A82916, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Middle 4x3.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A60939, ThinkSystem SR650 V2/SR665 Rear 4x3.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4X97A87505, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 3.5"/2.5" Chassis Front Expander Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82931, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 3.5" Chassis Middle Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82930, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 3.5" Chassis Rear Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit

2.5-inch chassis drive bay upgrades

The tables below lists the backplane kits and cable kits needed to build one of the supported 2.5-inch chassis configurations. The configurations each have a Config number that matches the configurations listed in the Storage configurations section.

The upgrades are broken up into two tables:

Note: Front drive cable kits are based on the location of the backplane in the server. The three backplane locations are BP1, BP2 and BP3 as shown in the following figure.

Backplane numbering
Figure 13. Backplane numbering

For more information about the backplane kits and cable kits, see the Lenovo server options site:
https://serveroption.lenovo.com/cable_kit_options/

Table 22. Drive bay field upgrade for the 2.5-inch chassis (SAS/SATA and Gen4 NVMe/AnyBay) (Blue = SAS/SATA, Purple = AnyBay, Red = NVMe)
Config 2.5" front bays Mid bays Rear bays Backplane and cable kits required (all required)
SAS/
SATA
Any
Bay
NVMe Tri-
Mode
3.5"
SAS
2.5"
SAS
2.5"
NVMe
3.5"
SAS
2.5"
SAS
2.5"
NVMe
2.5"
Any
9 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A60930, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4X97A82933, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP1 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
10 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A82913, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 8x2.5" AnyBay Backplane Option Kit
  • 4X97A82933, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP1 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82932, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP1 NVMe Cable Kit
11 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A61076, ThinkSystem SR650 V2 8x2.5" NVMe Backplane Option Kit
  • 4X97A82932, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP1 NVMe Cable Kit
41 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A82913, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 8x2.5" AnyBay Backplane Option Kit
  • 4X97A82933, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP1 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
27 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A60930, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A60930, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4X97A82933, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP1 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82935, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP2 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
12 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A60930, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A60930, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4X97A82933, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP1 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82935, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP2 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
29A/B 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A82913, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 8x2.5" AnyBay Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A82913, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 8x2.5" AnyBay Backplane Option Kit
  • 4X97A82933, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP1 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82932, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP1 NVMe Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82935, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP2 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82934, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP2 NVMe Cable Kit
14A 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A61076, ThinkSystem SR650 V2 8x2.5" NVMe Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A61076, ThinkSystem SR650 V2 8x2.5" NVMe Backplane Option Kit
  • 4X97A82932, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP1 NVMe Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82934, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP2 NVMe Cable Kit
14B 0 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A82913, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 8x2.5" AnyBay Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A82913, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 8x2.5" AnyBay Backplane Option Kit
  • 4X97A82933, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP1 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82935, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP2 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
13 0 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A82913, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 8x2.5" AnyBay Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A61076, ThinkSystem SR650 V2 8x2.5" NVMe Backplane Option Kit
  • 4X97A82933, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP1 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82932, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP1 NVMe Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82934, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP2 NVMe Cable Kit
15 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A60930, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A82913, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 8x2.5" AnyBay Backplane Option Kit
  • 4X97A82933, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP1 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82935, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP2 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82934, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP2 NVMe Cable Kit
16 8 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A60930, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A61076, ThinkSystem SR650 V2 8x2.5" NVMe Backplane Option Kit
  • 4X97A82933, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP1 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82934, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP2 NVMe Cable Kit
19-1/2 8 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A60930, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A61076, ThinkSystem SR650 V2 8x2.5" NVMe Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A61076, ThinkSystem SR650 V2 8x2.5" NVMe Backplane Option Kit
  • 4X97A82933, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP1 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82934, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP2 NVMe Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82936, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP3 NVMe Cable Kit
19-3 8 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A60930, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A82913, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 8x2.5" AnyBay Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A82913, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 8x2.5" AnyBay Backplane Option Kit
  • 4X97A82933, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP1 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82935, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP2 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82937, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP3 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
18 16 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A60930, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A60930, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A61076, ThinkSystem SR650 V2 8x2.5" NVMe Backplane Option Kit
  • 4X97A82933, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP1 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82935, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP2 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82936, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP3 NVMe Cable Kit
17 16 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A60930, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A60930, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A82913, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 8x2.5" AnyBay Backplane Option Kit
  • 4X97A82933, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP1 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82935, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP2 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82937, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP3 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82936, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP3 NVMe Cable Kit
22 16 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0
  • 4XH7A60930, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A60930, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A60934, ThinkSystem SR665 8x2.5" AnyBay Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A60938, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U Rear 4x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4X97A82933, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP1 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82935, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP2 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82937, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP3 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82936, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP3 NVMe Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82938, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Rear Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit
20 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A60930, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A60930, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A60930, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4X97A82933, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP1 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82935, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP2 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82937, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP3 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
21A 0 8 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A82913, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 8x2.5" AnyBay Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A61076, ThinkSystem SR650 V2 8x2.5" NVMe Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A61076, ThinkSystem SR650 V2 8x2.5" NVMe Backplane Option Kit
  • 4X97A82933, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP1 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82932, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP1 NVMe Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82934, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP2 NVMe Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82936, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP3 NVMe Cable Kit
21-2/3 0 0 0 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A82913, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 8x2.5" AnyBay Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A82913, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 8x2.5" AnyBay Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A82913, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 8x2.5" AnyBay Backplane Option Kit
  • 4X97A82933, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP1 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82935, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP2 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82937, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP3 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
23 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0
  • 4XH7A60930, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A60930, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A60930, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A60938, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U Rear 4x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4X97A82933, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP1 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82935, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP2 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82937, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP3 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82938, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Rear Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit
23A 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0
  • 4XH7A60930, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A60930, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A60930, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A60941, ThinkSystem SR650 V2/SR665 Rear 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4X97A82933, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP1 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82935, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP2 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82937, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP3 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82938, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Rear Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit
25 24 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 8 0 0
  • 4XH7A60930, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A60930, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A60930, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A82914, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Middle 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A60941, ThinkSystem SR650 V2/SR665 Rear 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4X97A82933, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP1 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82935, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP2 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82937, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP3 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82939, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Middle Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82938, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Rear Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit
21-1 0 0 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A61076, ThinkSystem SR650 V2 8x2.5" NVMe Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A61076, ThinkSystem SR650 V2 8x2.5" NVMe Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A61076, ThinkSystem SR650 V2 8x2.5" NVMe Backplane Option Kit
  • 4X97A82942, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 24x2.5" NVMe Cable Kit
24 0 0 24 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A61076, ThinkSystem SR650 V2 8x2.5" NVMe Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A61076, ThinkSystem SR650 V2 8x2.5" NVMe Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A61059, ThinkSystem SR665 8x2.5" NVMe Backplane option Kit
  • 4XH7A82915, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Middle 8x2.5" NVMe Backplane Option Kit
  • 4X97A82943, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 32x2.5" NVMe Cable Kit
‘25C 24 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 4 0 0
  • 4XH7A60930, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A60930, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A60930, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A82914, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Middle 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A60938, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U Rear 4x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4X97A82933, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP1 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82935, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP2 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82937, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP3 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82939, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Middle Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82938, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Rear Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit
25A 24 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A60930, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A60930, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A60930, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A87509, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Middle 4x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4X97A82933, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP1 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82935, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP2 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82937, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP3 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82939, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Middle Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit
25B 24 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A60930, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A60930, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A60930, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A82914, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Middle 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4X97A82933, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP1 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82935, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP2 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82937, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP3 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82939, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Middle Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit
47 24-EXP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A86134, ThinkSystem 2U V3 24x2.5" Expander Backplane Option Kit
  • 4X97A87505, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 3.5"/2.5" Chassis Front Expander Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit
48 24-EXP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0
  • 4XH7A86134, ThinkSystem 2U V3 24x2.5" Expander Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A60938, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U Rear 4x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4X97A87505, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 3.5"/2.5" Chassis Front Expander Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82938, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Rear Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit
49 24-EXP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4
  • 4XH7A86134, ThinkSystem 2U V3 24x2.5" Expander Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A86661, ThinkSystem 1U 4x2.5" AnyBay Backplane
  • 4X97A87505, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 3.5"/2.5" Chassis Front Expander Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82938, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Rear Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A87062, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Rear Backplane NVMe Cable Kit
50 24-EXP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0
  • 4XH7A86134, ThinkSystem 2U V3 24x2.5" Expander Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A60941, ThinkSystem SR650 V2/SR665 Rear 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4X97A87505, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 3.5"/2.5" Chassis Front Expander Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82938, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Rear Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit

The table below lists the backplane kits and cable kits needed to build one of the supported 2.5-inch chassis configurations with PCIe Gen5 backplanes and cables.

Table 23. Drive bay field upgrades for the 2.5-inch chassis (Gen5 NVMe/AnyBay) (Blue = SAS/SATA, Purple = AnyBay, Red = NVMe)
Config 2.5" front bays Mid bays Rear bays Backplane and cable kits required (all required)
SAS/
SATA
Any
Bay
NVMe Tri-
Mode
3.5"
SAS
2.5"
SAS
2.5"
NVMe
3.5"
SAS
2.5"
SAS
2.5"
NVMe
2.5"
Any
60, 82A/B 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A86660, ThinkSystem 2U 8x2.5" Gen5 AnyBay Backplane
  • 4X97A82933, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP1 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A88458, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP1 Gen5 NVMe Cable Kit
61, 83A/B 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A87748, ThinkSystem 2U 8x2.5" Gen5 NVMe Backplane option Kit
  • 4X97A88458, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP1 Gen5 NVMe Cable Kit
75A/B, 93A/B/C/D 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A86660, ThinkSystem 2U 8x2.5" Gen5 AnyBay Backplane
  • 4XH7A86660, ThinkSystem 2U 8x2.5" Gen5 AnyBay Backplane
  • 4X97A82933, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP1 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A88458, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP1 Gen5 NVMe Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82935, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP2 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A88459, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP2 Gen5 NVMe Cable Kit
63, 89A/B/C 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A87748, ThinkSystem 2U 8x2.5" Gen5 NVMe Backplane option Kit
  • 4XH7A87748, ThinkSystem 2U 8x2.5" Gen5 NVMe Backplane option Kit
  • 4X97A88458, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP1 Gen5 NVMe Cable Kit
  • 4X97A88459, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP2 Gen5 NVMe Cable Kit
62, 90A/B/C 0 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A86660, ThinkSystem 2U 8x2.5" Gen5 AnyBay Backplane
  • 4XH7A87748, ThinkSystem 2U 8x2.5" Gen5 NVMe Backplane option Kit
  • 4X97A82933, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP1 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A88458, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP1 Gen5 NVMe Cable Kit
  • 4X97A88459, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP2 Gen5 NVMe Cable Kit
64, 84A/B 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A60930, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A86660, ThinkSystem 2U 8x2.5" Gen5 AnyBay Backplane
  • 4X97A82933, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP1 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82935, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP2 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A88459, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP2 Gen5 NVMe Cable Kit
65, 85A/B 8 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A60930, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A87748, ThinkSystem 2U 8x2.5" Gen5 NVMe Backplane option Kit
  • 4X97A82933, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP1 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A88459, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP2 Gen5 NVMe Cable Kit
69, 91A/B 8 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A60930, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A87748, ThinkSystem 2U 8x2.5" Gen5 NVMe Backplane option Kit
  • 4XH7A87748, ThinkSystem 2U 8x2.5" Gen5 NVMe Backplane option Kit
  • 4X97A82933, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP1 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A88459, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP2 Gen5 NVMe Cable Kit
  • 4X97A88460, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP3 Gen5 NVMe Cable Kit
68, 87A/B 16 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A60930, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A60930, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A87748, ThinkSystem 2U 8x2.5" Gen5 NVMe Backplane option Kit
  • 4X97A82933, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP1 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82935, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP2 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A88460, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP3 Gen5 NVMe Cable Kit
67, 86A/B 16 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A60930, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A60930, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A86660, ThinkSystem 2U 8x2.5" Gen5 AnyBay Backplane
  • 4X97A82933, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP1 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82935, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP2 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82937, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP3 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A88460, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP3 Gen5 NVMe Cable Kit
72, 96 16 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0
  • 4XH7A60930, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A60930, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4XH7A86660, ThinkSystem 2U 8x2.5" Gen5 AnyBay Backplane
  • 4XH7A60938, ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U Rear 4x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit
  • 4X97A82933, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP1 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82935, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP2 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82937, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP3 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A88460, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP3 Gen5 NVMe Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82938, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Rear Backplane SAS/SATA Cable Kit
71, 95A/B 0 8 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A86660, ThinkSystem 2U 8x2.5" Gen5 AnyBay Backplane
  • 4XH7A87748, ThinkSystem 2U 8x2.5" Gen5 NVMe Backplane option Kit
  • 4XH7A87748, ThinkSystem 2U 8x2.5" Gen5 NVMe Backplane option Kit
  • 4X97A82933, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP1 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A88458, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP1 Gen5 NVMe Cable Kit
  • 4X97A88459, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP2 Gen5 NVMe Cable Kit
  • 4X97A88460, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP3 Gen5 NVMe Cable Kit
70, 94A/B 0 0 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A86660, ThinkSystem 2U 8x2.5" Gen5 AnyBay Backplane
  • 4XH7A86660, ThinkSystem 2U 8x2.5" Gen5 AnyBay Backplane
  • 4XH7A86660, ThinkSystem 2U 8x2.5" Gen5 AnyBay Backplane
  • 4X97A88461, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 24x2.5" Gen5 NVMe Cable Kit
73, 97 0 0 24 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A86660, ThinkSystem 2U 8x2.5" Gen5 AnyBay Backplane
  • 4XH7A86660, ThinkSystem 2U 8x2.5" Gen5 AnyBay Backplane
  • 4XH7A86660, ThinkSystem 2U 8x2.5" Gen5 AnyBay Backplane
  • 4XH7A82915, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Middle 8x2.5" NVMe Backplane Option Kit
  • 4X97A88462, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 32x2.5" Gen5 NVMe Cable Kit v1
92 4 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
  • 4XH7A86660, ThinkSystem 2U 8x2.5" Gen5 AnyBay Backplane
  • 4XH7A86660, ThinkSystem 2U 8x2.5" Gen5 AnyBay Backplane
  • 4X97A82933, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP1 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A88458, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP1 Gen5 NVMe Cable Kit
  • 4X97A82935, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP2 SAS/SATA Cable Kit
  • 4X97A88459, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 2.5" Chassis Front BP2 Gen5 NVMe Cable Kit

Upgrading to an internal adapter

If you have an existing configuration with an HBA or RAID adapter installed in one of the rear PCIe slots, and you wish to upgrade to one of the internal (CFF) storage adapters (HBA, RAID or SAS expander), you will need to order an additional cable kit as listed in the following table.

The cable kit to order is listed in the following table.

Table 24. Cable kit when upgrading to an Internal HBA/RAID adapter
Part number Description
4X97A82941 ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Internal HBA/RAID Adapter Cable Kit

When adding drive bays, you will also need to add the appropriate CFF storage controller(s).

RAID flash power module (supercap) support

If you plan to add one of the RAID adapters that includes a RAID flash power module (supercap) as a field upgrade, then you may also need to order a Supercap installation kit for the supercap, depending on the location where the supercap will be installed. For CTO orders, the components needed are automatically derived when you select the RAID adapter.

The adapters that this applies to are as follows:

  • Any supported RAID 9350 adapter
  • Any supported RAID 940 adapter

The location of the supercaps depends on the mid-chassis drive cage used in the server, as shown in the following table.

Table 25. Supercap support
Mid drive cage Supercaps
supported
Location of supercaps Supercap holder
No mid drive cage 4 Mounted on the air baffle Not needed
2.5-inch drives 2 Mounted on the left side of the mid drive cage Included with mid drive cage
3.5-inch drives 2 Mounted under the system fan cage Order separately for field upgrades (see following table)

When adding a RAID 9350 or 940 adapter as a field upgrade to a configuration with 3.5-inch mid drive bays, order one supercap holder. Ordering information is in the following table.

Table 26. Supercap holder for 3.5-inch mid drive bay config
Part number Feature Description Maximum supported
4XH7A86163 BLL8 ThinkSystem V3 2U Supercap Holder Kit 1 (holds 2 supercaps)

7mm drives

The SR650 V3 supports two 7mm drives, either both SATA or both NVMe, at the rear of the server. These drives go in place of either PCIe slot 3 (Riser 1) or PCIe slot 6 (Riser 2) as shown in the following figure.

Tip: These 7mm drives can be used in conjunction with any rear drive 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch bay combination.

SR665 rear 7mm drive bay configurations
Figure 14. Rear 7mm drive bay configurations

For CTO orders, the configuration includes the drive bays and the cage the the drive bays are mounted on to.The cage required depends on where the 7mm drives are located (Riser 1 or Riser 2) and whether there are PCIe slots above the 7mm drive bays. The following table lists the ordering information.

Tip for 4x 3.5-inch rear drives: If you wish to configure 4x 3.5-inch rear drives plus 7mm drives in a CTO configuration, the 7mm drives will install in slot 6. You should specify riser card BLKP for Riser 1 and then leave Riser 2 without a riser selected.

Table 27. CTO feature code for 7mm drives
Feature
code
Description Maximum
supported
Backplane - 7mm drives
BU0N ThinkSystem 7mm SATA/NVMe 2-Bay Rear Enablement Kit v2 1
VROC for 7mm drives (optional, for RAID support)
BS7U On Board SATA Software RAID Mode for 7mm  
BS7R Intel VROC (VMD NVMe RAID) Standard for 7mm  
Controllers for RAID support of 7mm drives (optional; an alternative to VROC)
BVL2 ThinkSystem Raid 5350-8i for 7MM SATA boot Enablement 1
BVL4 ThinkSystem Raid 540-8i for 7MM NVMe boot Enablement 1

The use of the 7mm rear drive bays has the following configuration rules:

  • The 7mm drive bays support either SATA drives or NVMe drives but not both. You specify SATA or NVMe in the configurator using feature codes BTTV (SATA) or BTTW (NVMe).
  • The 7mm rear drive kit is supported in either slot 3 or slot 6 but not both at the same time.
  • RAID support is implemented using VROC (no adapter needed) or with the use of an additional RAID adapter installed in a slot
  • If RAID is enabled using VROC, select these feature codes:
    • VROC SATA support: On Board SATA Software RAID Mode for 7mm (feature BS7U)
    • VROC NVMe support: Intel VROC (VMD NVMe RAID) Standard for 7mm (feature BS7R)
  • If RAID is enabled using a RAID adapter, the adapter is installed in PCIe slot 3:
    • RAID support for 7mm SATA drives requires a RAID 5350-8i adapter (feature BVL2)
    • RAID support for 7mm NVMe drives requires a RAID 540-8i adapter operating in Tri-Mode (feature BVL4)
  • M.2 RAID and 7mm RAID (VROC or using a RAID adapter) are mutually exclusive: they are not supported together in the same configuration

For field upgrades, using the following ordering information. The kit includes two cages for use depending on your PCIe slot configuration. The cages are for either Riser 1 or Riser 2.

HW RAID support: The 7mm Enablement Kit part numbers below do not include the RAID adapter optionally used for 7mm HW RAID support. If you wish to enable hardware RAID support for 7mm, you will need to order either the 5350-8i for SATA RAID support or 540-8i for NVMe RAID support. In addition, the 540-8i, once installed, will need to be configured to operate in Tri-mode to enable NVMe RAID.

Table 28. Field upgrade part number for 7mm drives
Part number Description Purpose
7mm Enablement Kits
4XH7A87068

ThinkSystem SR650 V3 7mm SATA/NVMe 2-Bay Non-Raid Enablement Kit

  • 2-bay SATA/NVMe hot-swap drive enclosure
  • 1x 2FH+7mm SSD Riser cages (with 2 FH PCIe slots)
  • 7mm SSD Riser Cage (without PCIe slots)
  • 2x 7mm drive bay fillers
  • Signal and power cables for onboard connections
7mm drive bays for onboard SATA or NVMe drive support (does not include cables needed for RAID support)
TBD

ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Rear 2x7mm SATA/NVMe RAID Enablement Kit

  • 2-bay SATA hot-swap drive enclosure
  • 2FH+7mm SSD Riser Cage (with 2 FH PCIe slots)
  • 7mm SSD Riser Cage (without PCIe slots)
  • 2x 7mm drive bay fillers
  • Signal and power cables for RAID adapter connectivity
7mm drive bays for SATA or NVMe drives, plus cables for use with a RAID adapter
RAID adapters for optional 7mm HW RAID support
4Y37A72482 ThinkSystem RAID 5350-8i PCIe 12Gb Adapter RAID adapter for SATA RAID-1 with 2x 7mm SATA drives
4Y37A78834 ThinkSystem RAID 540-8i PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter RAID adapter for NVMe RAID-1 with 2x 7mm NVMe drives

M.2 drives

The SR650 V3 supports one or two M.2 form-factor SATA or NVMe drives for use as an operating system boot solution or as additional storage.

The M.2 drives install into an M.2 module which is mounted horizontally in the server in front of the fans as shown in the Internal view of the server. In configurations with 2.5-inch front drive bays, the M.2 module is position between the drive bays and the fans. In configurations with 3.5-inch front drive bays, the M.2 module is mounted on top of the front drive bays.

The supported M.2 module is listed in the following table. For field upgrades see the M.2 field upgrades section below.

Table 29. M.2 modules
Part
number
Feature
code
Description SATA
drives
NVMe
drives
RAID Maximum
supported
Windows 10/11
support
4Y37A09738 B5XJ ThinkSystem M.2 SATA/NVMe 2-Bay Enablement Kit Yes Yes (x1 lane) VROC 1 Supported
4Y37A79663 BM8X ThinkSystem M.2 SATA/x4 NVMe 2-Bay Enablement Kit Yes Yes (x4 lanes) VROC 1 Supported

The M.2 adapter optionally supports RAID with the addition of either VROC or a separate RAID adapter. For CTO orders, ordering information is listed in the following table.

Table 30. CTO feature codes to select M.2 RAID
Feature
code
Description RAID
support
Maximum
supported
VROC for M.2 drives (optional, for RAID support)
BS7Q On Board SATA Software RAID Mode for M.2 SATA 1
BS7M Intel VROC (VMD NVMe RAID) Standard for M.2 NVMe 1
Controllers for RAID support of M.2 drives (optional; an alternative to VROC)
BVL1 ThinkSystem Raid 5350-8i for M.2 SATA boot Enablement SATA 1
BVL3 ThinkSystem Raid 540-8i for M.2 NVMe boot Enablement NVMe 1

Configuration notes:

  • M.2 is not supported with all storage configurations - see Storage configurations for details.
  • RAID support is implemented using VROC (no adapter needed) or with the use of an additional RAID adapter installed in a slot
  • If RAID is enabled using VROC, select these feature codes:
    • VROC SATA support: On Board SATA Software RAID Mode for M.2 (feature BS7Q)
    • VROC NVMe support: Intel VROC (VMD NVMe RAID) Standard for M.2 (feature BS7M)
  • If RAID is enabled using a RAID adapter, the adapter is installed in PCIe slot 3:
    • RAID support for M.2 SATA drives requires a RAID 5350-8i adapter (feature BVL1)
    • RAID support for M.2 NVMe drives requires a RAID 540-8i adapter operating in Tri-Mode (feature BVL3)
  • M.2 is not supported with 3.5-inch front drive bays due to physical limitations
  • M.2 SATA and 7mm SATA are mutually exclusive: they are not supported together in the same configuration

The ThinkSystem 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)
  • On the SR650 V3, RAID support is implemented using VROC or a separate RAID adapter
  • 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

The ThinkSystem M.2 SATA/x4 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)
  • On the SR650 V3, RAID support is implemented using VROC or a separate RAID adapter
  • Either 6Gbps SATA or PCIe 4.0 x4 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

M.2 field upgrades

For field upgrades, the SR650 V3 also requires an additional M.2 cable kit. Ordering information is listed in the following table.

Table 31. M.2 Cable Kits for field upgrades
Part number Description
M.2 Cable kit
4X97A82924 ThinkSystem SR650 V3 x4 M.2 SATA/NVMe Non-RAID Cable Kit
4X97A82925 ThinkSystem SR650 V3 x1 M.2 SATA/NVMe Non-RAID Cable Kit
RAID adapters for M.2 RAID support
4Y37A72482 ThinkSystem RAID 5350-8i PCIe 12Gb Adapter (SATA M.2 support)
4Y37A78834 ThinkSystem RAID 540-8i PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter (NVMe M.2 support using Tri-Mode)

SED encryption key management with ISKLM

The server supports self-encrypting drives (SEDs) as listed in the Internal drive options section. To effectively manage a large deployment of these drives in Lenovo servers, IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager (SKLM) offers a centralized key management solution. A Lenovo Feature on Demand (FoD) upgrade is used to enable this SKLM support in the management processor of the server.

The following table lists the part numbers and feature codes for the upgrades.

Table 32. FoD upgrades for SKLM support
Part number Feature code Description
Security Key Lifecycle Manager - FoD (United States, Canada, Asia Pacific, and Japan)
00D9998 A5U1 SKLM for System x/ThinkSystem w/SEDs - FoD per Install with 1 year S&S
00D9999 AS6C SKLM for System x/ThinkSystem w/SEDs - FoD per Install with 3 year S&S
Security Key Lifecycle Manager - FoD (Latin America, Europe, Middle East, and Africa)
00FP648 A5U1 SKLM for System x/ThinkSystem w/SEDs - FoD per Install with 1 year S&S
00FP649 AS6C SKLM for System x/ThinkSystem w/SEDs - FoD per Install with 3 year S&S

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

Table 33. IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager licenses
Part number Description
7S0A007FWW IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager Basic Edition Install License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months
7S0A007HWW IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager For Raw Decimal Terabyte Storage Resource Value Unit License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months
7S0A007KWW IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager For Raw Decimal Petabyte Storage Resource Value Unit License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months
7S0A007MWW IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager For Usable Decimal Terabyte Storage Resource Value Unit License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months
7S0A007PWW IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager For Usable Decimal Petabyte Storage Resource Value Unit License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months

Controllers for internal storage

The SR650 V3 offers a variety of controller options for internal drives:

  • For 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drives:
    • Onboard SATA ports with software RAID support (Intel VROC SATA RAID, formerly known as Intel RSTe)
    • Onboard NVMe ports with software RAID support (Intel VROC NVMe RAID)
    • RAID adapters and HBAs for SAS/SATA drives (PCIe slot-based)
    • RAID adapters and HBAs for SAS/SATA drives (cabled in a dedicated space)
  • For 7mm drive bays in the rear of the server (see the 7mm drives section)
    • SATA controller integrated into the 7mm drive bay enclosure
    • NVMe controller integrated into the 7mm drive bay enclosure (Intel VROC for RAID)
  • For M.2 drives internal to the server (see M.2 drives section)
    • SATA controller integrated on the M.2 adapters
    • NVMe controller integrated on the M.2 adapters (Intel VROC for RAID)

As well as supporting RAID adapters and HBAs that install in a PCIe slot, the SR650 V3 with 2.5-inch front drive bays supports a custom form factor (CFF) adapter that is mounted in the server and cabled to one of the onboard NVMe ports. CFF adapters are not supported with 3.5-inch front drives due to a lack of physical space.

The following table lists the adapters used for the internal storage of the server.

Table 34. Internal Storage adapter support
Part
number
Feature
code
Description Maximum
supported
Slots
supported
Windows 10/11
support
Onboard SATA - up to 14 drives - Intel VROC SATA RAID (Intel RSTe)  
None AVV0 On Board SATA Software RAID Mode 1 Not applicable Supported
Onboard NVMe - up to 20 drives - Intel VROC NVMe RAID  
None BR9B Intel VROC (VMD NVMe RAID) Standard
(supports RAID 0, 1, 10 for all brands of drives)
1 Not applicable Supported
4L47A39164 B96G Intel VROC (VMD NVMe RAID) Premium
(license upgrade - to enable RAID-5 support)
1 Not applicable Supported
SAS HBA - PCIe 3.0  
4Y37A72480 BJHH ThinkSystem 4350-8i SAS/SATA 12Gb HBA 4 1,2,3,4,5,6 No
4Y37A72481 BJHJ ThinkSystem 4350-16i SAS/SATA 12Gb HBA 2 1,2,3,4,5,6 No
SAS HBA - PCIe 4.0  
4Y37A78601 BM51 ThinkSystem 440-8i SAS/SATA PCIe Gen4 12Gb HBA 4 1,2,3,4,5,6 No
4Y37A78602 BM50 ThinkSystem 440-16i SAS/SATA PCIe Gen4 12Gb HBA 2 1,2,3,4,5,6 No
4Y37A09725 B8P1 ThinkSystem 440-16i SAS/SATA PCIe Gen4 12Gb Internal HBA 1 CFF bay No
RAID Adapter - PCIe 3.0  
4Y37A72482 BJHK ThinkSystem RAID 5350-8i PCIe 12Gb Adapter 4 1,2,3,4,5,6 Supported
4Y37A84028 BRQV ThinkSystem RAID 5350-8i PCIe 12Gb Internal Adapter 1 CFF bay Supported
4Y37A72483 BJHL ThinkSystem RAID 9350-8i 2GB Flash PCIe 12Gb Adapter 4 1,2,3,4,5,6 Supported
4Y37A72484 BJHM ThinkSystem RAID 9350-8i 2GB Flash PCIe 12Gb Internal Adapter 1 CFF bay Supported
4Y37A72485 BJHN ThinkSystem RAID 9350-16i 4GB Flash PCIe 12Gb Adapter 2 1,2,3,4,5,6 Supported
4Y37A72486 BJHP ThinkSystem RAID 9350-16i 4GB Flash PCIe 12Gb Internal Adapter 1 CFF bay Supported
RAID Adapter - PCIe 4.0  
4Y37A78834 BMFT ThinkSystem RAID 540-8i PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter 4 1,2,3,4,5,6 Supported
4Y37A78835 BNAX ThinkSystem RAID 540-16i PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter 2 1,2,3,4,5,6 Supported
4Y37A09728† B8NY ThinkSystem RAID 940-8i 4GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter 4 1,2,3,4,5,6 Supported
4Y37A78600† BM35 ThinkSystem RAID 940-16i 4GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter 2 1,2,3,4,5,6 Supported
4Y37A09730† B8NZ ThinkSystem RAID 940-16i 8GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter 2 1,2,3,4,5,6 Supported
4Y37A09735 B8P0 ThinkSystem RAID 940-16i 8GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Internal Adapter 1 CFF bay Supported
4Y37A09733 B8P8 ThinkSystem RAID 940-32i 8GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter 1 1,2,3,4,5,6 Supported
SAS expander  
4Y37A09736 B8P6 ThinkSystem 48 port 12Gb Internal Expander 1 CFF bay Supported
NVMe  
4C57A65446 B98C ThinkSystem 4-Port PCIe Gen4 NVMe Retimer Adapter 3 1,2,3,4,5,6 Supported
4Y37A09728† BGM1 ThinkSystem RAID 940-8i 4GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter for U.3 3 1,2,3,4,5,6 Supported
4Y37A78600† BM36 ThinkSystem RAID 940-16i 4GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter for U.3 1 1,2,3,4,5,6 Supported
4Y37A09730† BDY4 ThinkSystem RAID 940-16i 8GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter for U.3 1 1,2,3,4,5,6 Supported

* Only supported with 2.5-inch front drive bays. Not supported in configurations with 3.5-inch front drive bays.
† Adapter also supports PCIe 4.0 x1 connectivity to NVMe drives (requires NVMe drives with U.3 interface)
‡ Internal adapters (CFF) do not occupy any of the rear slots.

Configuration notes:

  • Supercap support limits the number of RAID adapters installable: RAID 9350 and 940 adapters include a power module (supercap) to power the flash memory. The server supports between 1 and 4 supercaps depending on the server configuration as described in the RAID flash power module (supercap) support section. The number of supercaps supported also determines the maximum number of RAID adapters with flash that can be installed in the server.
  • Field upgrades: If you are adding a RAID adapter with supercap to the server as a field upgrade, you may need a supercap holder as described in the RAID flash power module (supercap) support section.
  • 7mm drive support: The storage adapters listed in the table below do not provide connectivity to the 7mm drive bays that are optionally available at the rear of the server. The 7mm drives have their own independent RAID controller. See the 7mm drives section for details.
  • E810 Ethernet and X350 RAID/HBAs: The use of both an Intel E810 network adapter and an X350 HBA/RAID adapter (9350, 5350 and 4350) is currently not supported in ThinkSystem servers. For details see Support Tip HT513226. Planned support for this combination of adapters is 2Q/2023 (23A).

The RAID 940-8i and RAID 940-16i adapters also support NVMe through a feature named Tri-Mode support (or Trimode support). This feature enables the use of NVMe U.3 drives at the same time as SAS and SATA drives. Cabling of the controller to the backplanes is the same as with SAS/SATA drives, and the NVMe drives are connected via a PCIe x1 link to the controller.

NVMe drives connected using Tri-Mode support provide better performance than SAS or SATA drives: A SATA SSD has a data rate of 6Gbps, a SAS SSD has a data rate of 12Gbps, whereas an NVMe U.3 Gen 4 SSD with a PCIe x1 link will have a data rate of 16Gbps. NVMe drives typically also have lower latency and higher IOPS compared to SAS and SATA drives. Tri-Mode is supported with U.3 NVMe drives in either 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch form factor and requires an AnyBay backplane.

Tri-Mode requires U.3 drives: Only NVMe drives with a U.3 interface are supported. U.2 drives are not supported. See the Internal drive options section for the U.3 drives supported by the server.

The onboard SATA controller has the following features:

  • Controller integrated into the Intel PCH
  • 6 Gbps SATA host interface
  • Supports up to 14x SATA drives
  • Supports RAID-0, 1, 5, 10 (Intel VROC SATA RAID, previously known as RSTe)
  • Supports JBOD
  • Supports HDDs and SSDs; can be mixed

The onboard NVMe support has the following features:

  • Controller integrated into the Intel processor
  • Supports up to 20x NVMe drives direct connected to onboard ports; additional drives through retimer/switch adapters
  • Each drive has PCIe 5.0 x4 host interface
  • Supports JBOD - Intel and non-Intel NVMe SSDs
  • Supports RAID-0, 1, 10 on Intel and non-Intel NVMe SSDs - Intel VROC Standard
  • VROC Premium adds RAID-5 support on Intel and non-Intel NVMe SSDs

Intel VROC onboard RAID

Intel VROC (Virtual RAID on CPU) is a feature of the Intel processor that enables RAID support.

There are two separate functions of VROC in the SR650 V3:

  • Intel VROC SATA RAID, formerly known as Intel RSTe
  • Intel VROC NVMe RAID

VROC SATA RAID (RSTe) is available and supported with all SATA drives, both SATA SSDs and SATA HDDs. It offers a 6 Gb/s connection to each drive and on the SR650 V3 implements RAID levels 0, 1, 5, and 10. RAID 1 is limited to 2 drives per array, and RAID 10 is limited to 4 drives per array. Hot-spare functionality is also supported.

VROC NVMe RAID offers RAID support for any NVMe drives directly connected to the ports on the server's system board or via adapters such as NVMe retimers or NVMe switch adapters. On the SR650 V3, it implements RAID levels 0, 1, 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.

Performance tip: For best performance with VROC NVMe RAID, the drives in an array should all be connected to the same processor. Spanning processors is possible however performance will be unpredictable and should be evaluated based on your workload.

By default, VROC NVMe RAID on the SR650 V3 does not support RAID 5 (VROC Standard, feature BR9B). If you wish to enable RAID-5 support, select the VROC Premium license using the ordering information in the following table. VROC Premium is fulfilled as a Feature on Demand (FoD) license and is activated via the XCC management processor user interface.

Table 35. VROC upgrade
Part number Feature code Description
4L47A39164 B96G Intel VROC (VMD NVMe RAID) Premium

VROC Premium is only needed on the SR650 V3 for RAID-5 support with NVMe drives. You do not need the VROC Premium license upgrade under any of the following conditions:

  • If you have SATA drives connected to the onboard SATA ports, you do not need VROC Premium
  • If you are using RAID 0, 1 or 10 with NVMe drives, you do not need VROC Premium

Virtualization support: Virtualization support for Intel VROC is as follows:

  • VROC SATA RAID (RSTe): VROC SATA RAID is not supported by virtualization hypervisors such as ESXi, KVM, Xen, and Hyper-V. Virtualization is only supported on the onboard SATA ports in AHCI (non-RAID) mode.
  • VROC (VMD) NVMe RAID: VROC (VMD) NVMe RAID is supported by ESXi, KVM, Xen, and Hyper-V. ESXi support is limited to RAID 1 only; other RAID levels are not supported. Windows and Linux OSes support VROC RAID NVMe, both for host boot functions and for guest OS function, and RAID-0, 1, 5, and 10 are supported.

For specifications about the RAID adapters and HBAs supported by the SR650 V3, see the ThinkSystem RAID Adapter and HBA Comparison, available from:
https://lenovopress.com/lp1288-lenovo-thinksystem-raid-adapter-and-hba-reference#sr650-v2-support=SR650%2520V2

For details about these adapters, see the relevant product guide:

Internal drive options

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

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

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

Table 36. 2.5-inch hot-swap 12 Gb SAS HDDs
Part number Feature
code
Description SED
support
Max
Qty
2.5-inch hot-swap HDDs - 12 Gb SAS 15K
7XB7A00021 AULV ThinkSystem 2.5" 300GB 15K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512n HDD No 40
7XB7A00022 AULW ThinkSystem 2.5" 600GB 15K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512n HDD No 40
7XB7A00023 AULX ThinkSystem 2.5" 900GB 15K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512e HDD No 40
2.5-inch hot-swap HDDs - 12 Gb SAS 10K
7XB7A00025 AULZ ThinkSystem 2.5" 600GB 10K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512n HDD No 40
7XB7A00027 AUM1 ThinkSystem 2.5" 1.2TB 10K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512n HDD No 40
7XB7A00028 AUM2 ThinkSystem 2.5" 1.8TB 10K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512e HDD No 40
4XB7A83970 BRG7 ThinkSystem 2.5" 2.4TB 10K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512e HDD v2 No 40
2.5-inch hot-swap SED HDDs - 12 Gb SAS 10K
7XB7A00031 AUM5 ThinkSystem 2.5" 600GB 10K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512n HDD SED Support 40
7XB7A00033 B0YX ThinkSystem 2.5" 1.2TB 10K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512n HDD SED Support 40
4XB7A84038 BRG8 ThinkSystem 2.5" 2.4TB 10K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512e HDD FIPS v2 Support 40
Table 37. 2.5-inch hot-swap 24 Gb SAS SSDs
Part number Feature
code
Description SED
support
Max
Qty
2.5-inch hot-swap SSDs - 24 Gb SAS - Mixed Use/Mainstream (3-5 DWPD)
4XB7A80340 BNW8 ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1655 800GB Mixed Use SAS 24Gb HS SSD Support 40
4XB7A80341 BNW9 ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1655 1.6TB Mixed Use SAS 24Gb HS SSD Support 40
4XB7A80342 BNW6 ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1655 3.2TB Mixed Use SAS 24Gb HS SSD Support 40
4XB7A80343 BP3K ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1655 6.4TB Mixed Use SAS 24Gb HS SSD Support 40
2.5-inch hot-swap SSDs - 24 Gb SAS - Read Intensive/Entry/Capacity (<3 DWPD)
4XB7A80318 BNWC ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1653 960GB Read Intensive SAS 24Gb HS SSD Support 40
4XB7A80319 BNWE ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1653 1.92TB Read Intensive SAS 24Gb HS SSD Support 40
4XB7A80320 BNWF ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1653 3.84TB Read Intensive SAS 24Gb HS SSD Support 40
4XB7A80321 BP3E ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1653 7.68TB Read Intensive SAS 24Gb HS SSD Support 40
4XB7A80322 BP3J ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1653 15.36TB Read Intensive SAS 24Gb HS SSD Support 40
4XB7A80323 BP3D ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1653 30.72TB Read Intensive SAS 24Gb HS SSD Support 40
Table 38. 2.5-inch hot-swap 6 Gb SATA SSDs
Part number Feature
code
Description SED
support
Max
Qty
2.5-inch hot-swap SSDs - 6 Gb SATA - Mixed Use/Mainstream (3-5 DWPD)
4XB7A82289 BQ21 ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 MAX 480GB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD Support 40
4XB7A82290 BQ24 ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 MAX 960GB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD Support 40
4XB7A82291 BQ22 ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 MAX 1.92TB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD Support 40
4XB7A82292 BQ23 ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 MAX 3.84TB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD Support 40
4XB7A17125 BA7Q ThinkSystem 2.5" S4620 480GB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 40
4XB7A17126 BA4T ThinkSystem 2.5" S4620 960GB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 40
4XB7A17127 BA4U ThinkSystem 2.5" S4620 1.92TB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 40
4XB7A17128 BK7L ThinkSystem 2.5" S4620 3.84TB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 40
2.5-inch hot-swap SSDs - 6 Gb SATA - Read Intensive/Entry (<3 DWPD)
4XB7A82258 BQ1Q ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 PRO 240GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD Support 40
4XB7A82259 BQ1P ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 PRO 480GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD Support 40
4XB7A82260 BQ1R ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 PRO 960GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD Support 40
4XB7A82261 BQ1X ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 PRO 1.92TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD Support 40
4XB7A82262 BQ1S ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 PRO 3.84TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD Support 40
4XB7A82263 BQ1T ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 PRO 7.68TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD Support 40
4XB7A72438 BM8B ThinkSystem 2.5" PM893 480GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 40
4XB7A72439 BM8A ThinkSystem 2.5" PM893 960GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 40
4XB7A72440 BM89 ThinkSystem 2.5" PM893 1.92TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 40
4XB7A72441 BM88 ThinkSystem 2.5" PM893 3.84TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 40
4XB7A72442 BM87 ThinkSystem 2.5" PM893 7.68TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 40
4XB7A17072 B99D ThinkSystem 2.5" S4520 240GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 40
4XB7A17101 BA7G ThinkSystem 2.5" S4520 480GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 40
4XB7A17102 BA7H ThinkSystem 2.5" S4520 960GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 40
4XB7A17103 BA7J ThinkSystem 2.5" S4520 1.92TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 40
4XB7A17104 BK77 ThinkSystem 2.5" S4520 3.84TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 40
4XB7A17105 BK78 ThinkSystem 2.5" S4520 7.68TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 40
Table 39. 2.5-inch hot-swap PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs
Part number Feature
code
Description SED
support
Max
Qty
2.5-inch SSDs - U.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe - Write Intensive/Performance (10+ DWPD)
4XB7A17158 BKKY ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5800X 400GB Write Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD No 32
4XB7A17159 BKKZ ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5800X 800GB Write Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD No 32
4XB7A17160 BMM8 ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5800X 1.6TB Write Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD No 32
2.5-inch SSDs - U.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe - Mixed Use/Mainstream (3-5 DWPD)
4XB7A17129 BNEG ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5620 1.6TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD Support 32
4XB7A17130 BNEH ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5620 3.2TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD Support 32
4XB7A17133 BNEZ ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5620 6.4TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD Support 32
4XB7A17136 BA4V ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5620 12.8TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD Support 32
2.5-inch SSDs - U.3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe - Mixed Use/Mainstream (3-5 DWPD)
4XB7A79639 BNF1 ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7450 MAX 800GB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD Support 32
4XB7A13967 BNEJ ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7450 MAX 1.6TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD Support 32
4XB7A13970 BNEY ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7450 MAX 3.2TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD Support 32
4XB7A13971 BNEL ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7450 MAX 6.4TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD Support 32
2.5-inch SSDs - U.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe - Read Intensive/Entry (<3 DWPD)
4XB7A13941 BMGD ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5520 1.92TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD Support 32
4XB7A13942 BMGE ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5520 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD Support 32
4XB7A13943 BNEF ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5520 7.68TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD Support 32
4XB7A13631 BNEQ ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5520 15.36TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD Support 32
2.5-inch SSDs - U.3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe - Read Intensive/Entry (<3 DWPD)
4XB7A79646 BNF3 ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7450 PRO 960GB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD Support 32
4XB7A79647 BNF2 ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7450 PRO 1.92TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD Support 32
4XB7A79648 BNF5 ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7450 PRO 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD Support 32
4XB7A79649 BNF4 ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7450 PRO 7.68TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD Support 32

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

Table 40. 7mm 2.5-inch hot-swap 6 Gb SATA SSDs
Part number Feature
code
Description SED
support
Max
Qty
7mm 2.5-inch hot-swap SSDs - 6 Gb SATA - Read Intensive/Entry (<3 DWPD)
4XB7A82264 BQ1U ThinkSystem 7mm 5400 PRO 240GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD Support 2
4XB7A82265 BQ1V ThinkSystem 7mm 5400 PRO 480GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD Support 2
4XB7A82266 BQ1W ThinkSystem 7mm 5400 PRO 960GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD Support 2
4XB7A82267 BR13 ThinkSystem 7mm 5400 PRO 1.92TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD Support 2
4XB7A82268 BR12 ThinkSystem 7mm 5400 PRO 3.84TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD Support 2
4XB7A82269 BR11 ThinkSystem 7mm 5400 PRO 7.68TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD Support 2
4XB7A17106 BK79 ThinkSystem 7mm S4520 240GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 2
4XB7A17107 BK7A ThinkSystem 7mm S4520 480GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 2
4XB7A17108 BK7B ThinkSystem 7mm S4520 960GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 2
Table 41. 7mm 2.5-inch hot-swap PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs
Part number Feature
code
Description SED
support
Max
Qty
7mm 2.5-inch hot-swap SSDs - PCIe 4.0 NVMe - Read Intensive/Entry (<3 DWPD)
4XB7A82853 BPZ4 ThinkSystem 7mm U.3 7450 PRO 960GB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD Support 2
4XB7A82855 BPZ5 ThinkSystem 7mm U.3 7450 PRO 1.92TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD Support 2
4XB7A82856 BPZ6 ThinkSystem 7mm U.3 7450 PRO 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD Support 2

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

Table 42. 3.5-inch hot-swap 12 Gb SAS HDDs
Part number Feature
code
Description SED
support
Max
Qty
3.5-inch hot-swap HDDs - 12 Gb NL SAS
7XB7A00042 AUU5 ThinkSystem 3.5" 2TB 7.2K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512n HDD No 20
7XB7A00043 AUU6 ThinkSystem 3.5" 4TB 7.2K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512n HDD No 20
7XB7A00044 AUU7 ThinkSystem 3.5" 6TB 7.2K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512e HDD No 20
7XB7A00045 B0YR ThinkSystem 3.5" 8TB 7.2K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512e HDD No 20
7XB7A00046 AUUG ThinkSystem 3.5" 10TB 7.2K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512e HDD No 20
7XB7A00067 B117 ThinkSystem 3.5" 12TB 7.2K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512e HDD No 20
4XB7A13906 B496 ThinkSystem 3.5" 14TB 7.2K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512e HDD No 20
4XB7A13911 B7EZ ThinkSystem 3.5" 16TB 7.2K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512e HDD No 20
4XB7A38266 BCFP ThinkSystem 3.5" 18TB 7.2K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512e HDD No 20
4XB7A80353 BPKU ThinkSystem 3.5" 20TB 7.2K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512e HDD No 20
3.5-inch hot-swap SED HDDs - 12 Gb NL SAS
7XB7A00066 B0YQ ThinkSystem 3.5" 8TB 7.2K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512e HDD FIPS Support 20
Table 43. 3.5-inch hot-swap 6 Gb SATA HDDs
Part number Feature
code
Description SED
support
Max
Qty
3.5-inch hot-swap HDDs - 6 Gb NL SATA
7XB7A00049 AUUF ThinkSystem 3.5" 1TB 7.2K SATA 6Gb Hot Swap 512n HDD No 20
7XB7A00050 AUUD ThinkSystem 3.5" 2TB 7.2K SATA 6Gb Hot Swap 512n HDD No 20
7XB7A00051 AUU8 ThinkSystem 3.5" 4TB 7.2K SATA 6Gb Hot Swap 512n HDD No 20
7XB7A00052 AUUA ThinkSystem 3.5" 6TB 7.2K SATA 6Gb Hot Swap 512e HDD No 20
7XB7A00053 AUU9 ThinkSystem 3.5" 8TB 7.2K SATA 6Gb Hot Swap 512e HDD No 20
7XB7A00054 AUUB ThinkSystem 3.5" 10TB 7.2K SATA 6Gb Hot Swap 512e HDD No 20
7XB7A00068 B118 ThinkSystem 3.5" 12TB 7.2K SATA 6Gb Hot Swap 512e HDD No 20
4XB7A13907 B497 ThinkSystem 3.5" 14TB 7.2K SATA 6Gb Hot Swap 512e HDD No 20
4XB7A13914 B7F0 ThinkSystem 3.5" 16TB 7.2K SATA 6Gb Hot Swap 512e HDD No 20
4XB7A38130 BCFH ThinkSystem 3.5" 18TB 7.2K SATA 6Gb Hot Swap 512e HDD No 20
4XB7A80354 BPKV ThinkSystem 3.5" 20TB 7.2K SATA 6Gb Hot Swap 512e HDD No 20
Table 44. 3.5-inch hot-swap 24 Gb SAS SSDs
Part number Feature
code
Description SED
support
Max
Qty
3.5-inch hot-swap SSDs - 24 Gb SAS - Mixed Use/Mainstream (3-5 DWPD)
4XB7A80344 BNW7 ThinkSystem 3.5" PM1655 800GB Mixed Use SAS 24Gb HS SSD Support 20
4XB7A80345 BNWA ThinkSystem 3.5" PM1655 1.6TB Mixed Use SAS 24Gb HS SSD Support 20
4XB7A80346 BNWB ThinkSystem 3.5" PM1655 3.2TB Mixed Use SAS 24Gb HS SSD Support 20
4XB7A80347 BP3G ThinkSystem 3.5" PM1655 6.4TB Mixed Use SAS 24Gb HS SSD Support 20
3.5-inch hot-swap SSDs - 24 Gb SAS - Read Intensive/Entry/Capacity (<3 DWPD)
4XB7A80324 BNWD ThinkSystem 3.5" PM1653 960GB Read Intensive SAS 24Gb HS SSD Support 20
4XB7A80325 BNWG ThinkSystem 3.5" PM1653 1.92TB Read Intensive SAS 24Gb HS SSD Support 20
4XB7A80326 BNWH ThinkSystem 3.5" PM1653 3.84TB Read Intensive SAS 24Gb HS SSD Support 20
4XB7A80327 BP3F ThinkSystem 3.5" PM1653 7.68TB Read Intensive SAS 24Gb HS SSD Support 20
4XB7A80328 BP3H ThinkSystem 3.5" PM1653 15.36TB Read Intensive SAS 24Gb HS SSD Support 20
Table 45. 3.5-inch hot-swap 6 Gb SATA SSDs
Part number Feature
code
Description SED
support
Max
Qty
3.5-inch hot-swap SSDs - 6 Gb SATA - Mixed Use/Mainstream (3-5 DWPD)
4XB7A17137 BA4W ThinkSystem 3.5" S4620 480GB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 20
4XB7A17138 BA4X ThinkSystem 3.5" S4620 960GB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 20
4XB7A17139 BA4Y ThinkSystem 3.5" S4620 1.92TB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 20
4XB7A17140 BK7P ThinkSystem 3.5" S4620 3.84TB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 20
3.5-inch hot-swap SSDs - 6 Gb SATA - Read Intensive/Entry (<3 DWPD)
4XB7A17118 BA7K ThinkSystem 3.5" S4520 240GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 20
4XB7A17119 BA7L ThinkSystem 3.5" S4520 480GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 20
4XB7A17120 BA7M ThinkSystem 3.5" S4520 960GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 20
4XB7A17121 BA7N ThinkSystem 3.5" S4520 1.92TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 20
4XB7A17122 BK7F ThinkSystem 3.5" S4520 3.84TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 20
4XB7A17123 BK7G ThinkSystem 3.5" S4520 7.68TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 20
Table 46. 3.5-inch hot-swap PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs
Part number Feature
code
Description SED
support
Max
Qty
3.5-inch SSDs - U.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe - Write Intensive/Performance (10+ DWPD)
4XB7A17161 BMM7 ThinkSystem 3.5" U.2 P5800X 400GB Write Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD No 12
4XB7A17162 BMM5 ThinkSystem 3.5" U.2 P5800X 800GB Write Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD No 12
4XB7A77070 BMM6 ThinkSystem 3.5" U.2 P5800X 1.6TB Write Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD No 12
3.5-inch SSDs - U.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe - Mixed Use/Mainstream (3-5 DWPD)
4XB7A17141 BNEK ThinkSystem 3.5" U.2 P5620 1.6TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD Support 12
4XB7A17143 BNEM ThinkSystem 3.5" U.2 P5620 3.2TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD Support 12
4XB7A17144 BNEN ThinkSystem 3.5" U.2 P5620 6.4TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD Support 12
4XB7A17148 BNEP ThinkSystem 3.5" U.2 P5620 12.8TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD Support 12
3.5-inch SSDs - U.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe - Read Intensive/Entry (<3 DWPD)
4XB7A13632 BNES ThinkSystem 3.5" U.2 P5520 1.92TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD Support 12
4XB7A76777 BNET ThinkSystem 3.5" U.2 P5520 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD Support 12
4XB7A76778 BNEU ThinkSystem 3.5" U.2 P5520 7.68TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD Support 12
4XB7A76779 BNF0 ThinkSystem 3.5" U.2 P5520 15.36TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD Support 12

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

Table 47. M.2 SATA drives
Part number Feature
code
Description SED
support
Max
Qty
M.2 SSDs - 6 Gb SATA - Read Intensive/Entry (<3 DWPD)
4XB7A82286 BQ1Z ThinkSystem M.2 5400 PRO 240GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb NHS SSD Support 2
4XB7A82287 BQ1Y ThinkSystem M.2 5400 PRO 480GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb NHS SSD Support 2
4XB7A82288 BQ20 ThinkSystem M.2 5400 PRO 960GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb NHS SSD Support 2
7N47A00130 AUUV ThinkSystem M.2 128GB SATA 6Gbps Non-Hot Swap SSD No 2
Table 48. M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe drives
Part number Feature
code
Description SED
support
Max
Qty
M.2 SSDs - PCIe 4.0 NVMe - Read Intensive/Entry (<3 DWPD)
4XB7A13999 BKSR ThinkSystem M.2 7450 PRO 960GB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 NHS SSD Support 2

USB memory key

For general portable storage needs, the server also supports the USB memory key option that is listed in the following table.

Table 49. USB memory key
Part number Feature Description
4X77A77065 BNWN ThinkSystem USB 32GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive

Internal backup units

The server does not supports any internal backup units, such as tape drives or RDX drives. External backup units are available as described in the External backup units section.

Optical drives

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

Table 50. External optical drive
Part number Feature code Description
7XA7A05926 AVV8 ThinkSystem External USB DVD RW Optical Disk Drive

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

I/O expansion

The server supports a total of up to 10x rear-accessible PCIe slots, plus a dedicated OCP 3.0 SFF slot for networking. Slot availability is based on riser selection. The use of some slots requires that both processors be installed as listed below.

Topics in this section:

Slot layout and connections

The slots are provided by riser cards:

  • Riser 1: Slots 1, 2 and 3, all full-height slots (connect to CPU 1)
  • Riser 2: Slots 4, 5, and 6, all full-height slots (connect to CPU 2)
  • Riser 3: Slot 7 and 8
    • When configured as full-height slots: Slot 7 connects to CPU 1, slot 8 to CPU 2
    • When configured as low-profile slots: Both slots connect to CPU 1
  • Riser 4: Slots 9 and 10 (connect to CPU 2)

NVMe support: The use of Riser 3 is mutually exclusive to onboard NVMe support as they use the same PCIe connectors.

The slots in each riser are either PCIe x16 or PCIe x8 depending on the riser card selected as listed in the table below. All x8 slots are open-ended and physically support x16 adapters. Depending on the risers selected, slots are either PCIe 5.0 or PCIe 4.0.

The SR650 V3 also supports front-accessible PCIe slots (planned for 2Q/2023): 2x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots plus a dedicated OCP 3.0 SFF slot for networking. Front-accessible slots are as follows:

  • Slot 11: PCIe 4.0 x16 FHHL (connects to CPU 2)
  • Slot 12: PCIe 4.0 x16 FHHL (connects to CPU 2)

As discussed in the Internal storage section, the server supports drive bays in the rear of the server. Depending on the drive bays selected, the number of slots available for adapters is reduced. The figure below shows the supported combinations of slots and drive bays.

Internal HBA/RAID adapter: For configurations with 2.5-inch front drive bays, an internal RAID adapter or HBA can be installed in a dedicated space and cabled to a PCIe x8 connector, thereby freeing up a slot for other purposes.

The following figure shows the locations of the rear-accessible slots for each configuration selection. The OCP slot in located in the lower-left corner.

SR650 V3 slots
Figure 15. SR650 V3 rear slot configurations

The following figure shows the locations of the front-accessible slots.

Front PCIe slots: Support for front PCIe slots is planned for 2Q/2023.

SR650 V3 front slots
Figure 16. SR650 V3 front slots

Ordering information

The following table lists the riser cards available for CTO builds and for field upgrades.

No slots: It is also possible to build a configuration without any slots, in which case slot fillers will be derived in the configurator. Slots can be added later as field upgrades using option part numbers as listed in the table.

Table 51. Riser cards
Part
number
Feature
code
Description Slot configuration*
(Green = Gen5, Blue = Gen4)
Purpose
Rear Riser 1 (FH slots) Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3    
4XH7A82898 BPQU ThinkSystem V3 2U x16/x8/x8 PCIe Gen5 Riser 1 or 2 Gen5 x16 Gen5 x8 Gen5 x8   3 slots PCIe 5.0
4XH7A82896 BLKL ThinkSystem V3 2U x16/x8/x8 PCIe Gen4 Riser1 or 2 Gen4 x16 Gen4 x8 Gen4 x8   3 slots PCIe 4.0
4XH7A82900 BPQV ThinkSystem V3 2U x16/x16/E PCIe Gen5 Riser1 or 2 Gen5 x16 Gen5 x16 No slot   2 slots PCIe 5.0; COM port or 7mm drives in slot 3
4XH7A82892 BLKM ThinkSystem V3 2U x16/x16/E PCIe Gen4 Riser1 or 2 Gen4 x16 Gen4 x16 No slot   2 slots PCIe 4.0; COM port or 7mm drives in slot 3
4XH7A82902 BPQW ThinkSystem V3 2U E/x16/x16 PCIe Gen5 Riser1 or 2 No slot Gen5 x16 Gen4 x16   PCIe 5.0 in slot 2; DW GPU in slot 2
4XH7A82894 BLKN ThinkSystem V3 2U G4 E/x16/x16 PCIe Riser1 or 2 No slot Gen4 x16 Gen4 x16   2 slots PCIe 4.0; DW GPU in slot 2
4XH7A82890 BLKP ThinkSystem V3 2U x16 PCIe Gen4 Riser1 or 2 No slot No slot Gen4 x16   1 slot PCIe 4.0; For 4x 3.5-inch rear drives
Rear Riser 2 (FH slots) Slot 4 Slot 5 Slot 6    
4XH7A82898 BPQU ThinkSystem V3 2U x16/x8/x8 PCIe Gen5 Riser 1 or 2 Gen5 x16 Gen5 x8 Gen5 x8   3 slots PCIe 5.0
4XH7A82896 BLKL ThinkSystem V3 2U x16/x8/x8 PCIe Gen4 Riser1 or 2 Gen4 x16 Gen4 x8 Gen4 x8   3 slots PCIe 4.0
4XH7A82900 BPQV ThinkSystem V3 2U x16/x16/E PCIe Gen5 Riser1 or 2 Gen5 x16 Gen5 x16 No slot   2 slots PCIe 5.0; COM port or 7mm drives in slot 6
4XH7A82892 BLKM ThinkSystem V3 2U x16/x16/E PCIe Gen4 Riser1 or 2 Gen4 x16 Gen4 x16 No slot   2 slots PCIe 4.0; COM port or 7mm drives in slot 6
4XH7A82902 BPQW ThinkSystem V3 2U E/x16/x16 PCIe Gen5 Riser1 or 2 No slot Gen5 x16 Gen4 x16   PCIe 5.0 in slot 5; DW GPU in slot 5
4XH7A82894 BLKN ThinkSystem V3 2U G4 E/x16/x16 PCIe Riser1 or 2 No slot Gen4 x16 Gen4 x16   2 slots PCIe 4.0; DW GPU in slot 5
4XH7A82890 BLKP ThinkSystem V3 2U x16 PCIe Gen4 Riser1 or 2 No slot No slot Gen4 x16   1 slot PCIe 4.0; For 2x or 4x 3.5-inch rear drives
Rear Riser 3 (2x FH slots) Slot 7 Slot 8      
4XH7A82907 BLL9 ThinkSystem V3 2U x16/x16 PCIe Gen5 Riser3 Kit Gen5 x16 Gen5 x16     2x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots; DW GPU in slot 7
4XH7A82905 BPKG ThinkSystem V3 2U x16/x16 PCIe Gen4 Riser3 Kit with Cage Gen4 x16 Gen4 x16     2x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots; DW GPU in slot 7
4XH7A82906 BPKH ThinkSystem V3 2U x8/x8 PCIe Gen5 Riser3 Kit with Cage Gen5 x8 Gen5 x8     2x PCIe 5.0 x8 slots
4XH7A82904 BPKF ThinkSystem V3 2U x8/x8 PCIe Gen4 Riser3 Kit with Cage Gen4 x8 Gen4 x8     2x PCIe 4.0 x8 slots
Rear Riser 3 & 4 (4x LP slots) Slot 7 Slot 8 Slot 9 Slot 10  
4XH7A86662 BQ2W† ThinkSystem V3 Rear PCIe Gen5 2x8 w/o Retimer HS Riser Gen5 x8 Gen5 x8     2x PCIe 5.0 x8 slots
BTMS† ThinkSystem V3 2U PCIe Gen5 Riser 3/4 Option Kit     Gen5 x8 Gen4 x8 2x PCIe x8 slots (Gen 5, Gen4)
Front Riser (planned for 2Q/2023) Slot 11 Slot 12      
CTO only BQ2X‡ ThinkSystem V3 Front PCIe Gen4 2x16 Riser Gen4 x16 Gen4 x16     2x PCIe 4.0 x16 front-accessible slots

* All PCIe x8 slots are open ended and will physically support x16 adapters
† In the configurator, when feature BQ2W is selected, BTMS is automatically derived and provides slots 9 & 10. 4XH7A85888 contains both risers.
‡ Planned for 2Q/2023

Configuration rules:

  • For best performance, install PCIe 5.0 adapters in PCIe 5.0 (Gen5) slots
  • The server only supports one OCP slot, either in the rear of the server or the front of the server, not both (front OCP slot planned for 2Q/2023)
  • If you want to configure 4x low profile slots for slots 7-10, select feature BQ2W which provides riser 3 (slots 7, 8). Feature BTMS will then be automatically derived to provide riser 4 (slots 9 & 10), along with the necessary cables. Option part number 4XH7A85888 contains both of these risers and the cables.
  • If you want to add both a 7mm drive enclosure plus 2x PCIe slots above it, you will need to order the 7mm drive option (either 4XH7A85898 or 4XH7A85899) plus the x16/x16/E riser kit (4XH7A82900 for PCIe Gen 5 or 4XH7A82892 for Gen 4). The riser kit part number provides the 2-slot riser card.
  • All PCIe x8 slots are open ended and will physically support x16 adapters

Serial port

The SR650 V3 optionally supports a RS-232 serial port by adding a COM port bracket to either slot 3 or slot 6. Ordering information is shown in the following table.

Front PCIe slots: The serial port is not supported in the front PCIe slots

Table 52. Serial port
Part number Feature code Description
4X97A82921 BMNJ ThinkSystem COM Port Upgrade Kit

The bracket is shown in the following figure. The option part number includes both Low Profile and Full Height brackets.

ThinkSystem COM Port Upgrade Kit
Figure 17. ThinkSystem COM Port Upgrade Kit v2

Slot field upgrades

Slot configurations can also be ordered as field upgrades using option part numbers, as listed in the following table.

Table 53. Slot field upgrades
Part number Description
Riser 1 and Riser 2 field upgrades - PCIe Gen5
4XH7A82898 ThinkSystem V3 2U x16/x8/x8 PCIe G5 Riser 1/2 Option Kit
4XH7A82900 ThinkSystem V3 2U x16/x16/E PCIe G5 Riser 1/2 Option Kit
4XH7A82902 ThinkSystem V3 2U E/x16/x16 PCIe G5 Riser 1/2 Option Kit
Riser 1 and Riser 2 field upgrades - PCIe Gen4
4XH7A82896 ThinkSystem V3 2U x16/x8/x8 PCIe G4 Riser 1/2 Option Kit
4XH7A82892 ThinkSystem V3 2U x16/x16/E PCIe G4 Riser 1/2 Option Kit
4XH7A82894 ThinkSystem V3 2U E/x16/x16 PCIe G4 Riser 1/2 Option Kit
4XH7A82890 ThinkSystem V3 2U x16 PCIe G4 Riser 1/2 Option Kit
Riser 3 and 4 field upgrades - PCIe Gen5
4XH7A82906 ThinkSystem SR650 V3 x8/x8 PCIe Gen5 Riser3 Option Kit
4XH7A82907 ThinkSystem SR650 V3 x16/x16 PCIe Gen5 Riser3 Option Kit
4XH7A86662 ThinkSystem V3 2U PCIe Gen5 Riser 3/4 Option Kit
4XH7A87511 ThinkSystem Single Processor SR650 V3 x8/x8 PCIe Gen4 Riser3 Kit
(To support Riser 3 when only 1 processor is installed)
4X97A82946 ThinkSystem 2nd Processor Upgrade SR650 V3 PCIe Gen5 Riser3 Cable Kit
(For use when adding a second processor to the server; replaces existing Riser 3 cabling)
Riser 3 and 4 field upgrades - PCIe Gen4
4XH7A82904 ThinkSystem SR650 V3 x8/x8 PCIe Gen4 Riser3 Option Kit
4XH7A82905 ThinkSystem SR650 V3 x16/x16 PCIe Gen4 Riser3 Option Kit
4XH7A87512 ThinkSystem Single Processor SR650 V3 x8/x8 PCIe Gen5 Riser3 Kit
(To support Riser 3 when only 1 processor is installed)
4X97A82944 ThinkSystem 2nd Processor Upgrade SR650 V3 PCIe Gen4 Riser3 Cable Kit
(For use when adding a second processor to the server; replaces existing Riser 3 cabling)

Network adapters

The server has a dedicated OCP 3.0 SFF slot with PCIe 5.0 x16 host interface. See Figure 3 for the location of the OCP slot.

The following table lists the supported OCP adapters. One port can optionally be shared with the XCC management processor for Wake-on-LAN and NC-SI support. Only 1 OCP card can be installed in the server, either rear-accessible or front-accessible.

Table 54. Supported OCP adapters
Part
number
Feature
code
Description Maximum
supported
Windows 10/11
support
Gigabit Ethernet
4XC7A08235 B5T1 ThinkSystem Broadcom 5719 1GbE RJ45 4-port OCP Ethernet Adapter 1 Supported
4XC7A08277 B93E ThinkSystem Intel I350 1GbE RJ45 4-port OCP Ethernet Adapter 1 Supported
10 Gb Ethernet - 10GBASE-T
4XC7A08236 B5ST ThinkSystem Broadcom 57416 10GBASE-T 2-port OCP Ethernet Adapter 1 Supported
4XC7A08240 B5T4 ThinkSystem Broadcom 57454 10GBASE-T 4-port OCP Ethernet Adapter 1 Supported
4XC7A08278 BCD5 ThinkSystem Intel X710-T2L 10GBASE-T 2-port OCP Ethernet Adapter 1 Supported
4XC7A80268 BPPY ThinkSystem Intel X710-T4L 10GBase-T 4-Port OCP Ethernet Adapter 1 Supported
25 Gb Ethernet
4XC7A08237 BN2T ThinkSystem Broadcom 57414 10/25GbE SFP28 2-Port OCP Ethernet Adapter 1 Supported
4XC7A80567 BPPW ThinkSystem Broadcom 57504 10/25GbE SFP28 4-Port OCP Ethernet Adapter 1 Supported
4XC7A08294 BCD4 ThinkSystem Intel E810-DA2 10/25GbE SFP28 2-Port OCP Ethernet Adapter 1 Supported
4XC7A80269 BP8L ThinkSystem Intel E810-DA4 10/25GbE SFP28 4-Port OCP Ethernet Adapter 1 Supported
4XC7A62582 BE4T ThinkSystem Mellanox ConnectX-6 Lx 10/25GbE SFP28 2-Port OCP Ethernet Adapter 1 Supported
100 Gb Ethernet
4XC7A08243 BPPX ThinkSystem Broadcom 57508 100GbE QSFP56 2-Port OCP Ethernet Adapter 1 Supported

The following table lists additional supported network adapters that can be installed in the regular PCIe slots.

Table 55. Supported PCIe Network Adapters
Part number Feature Description Max
Qty
Slots
supported
PCIe
lanes
Windows 10/11
support
Gigabit Ethernet
7ZT7A00484 AUZV ThinkSystem Broadcom 5719 1GbE RJ45 4-Port PCIe Ethernet Adapter 8 1 - 10 x8 Supported
7ZT7A00535 AUZW ThinkSystem I350-T4 PCIe 1Gb 4-Port RJ45 Ethernet Adapter 8 1 - 10 x4 Supported
10 Gb Ethernet - 10GBASE-T
7ZT7A00496 AUKP ThinkSystem Broadcom 57416 10GBASE-T 2-Port PCIe Ethernet Adapter 8 1 - 10 x8 Supported
4XC7A08245 B5SU ThinkSystem Broadcom 57454 10GBASE-T 4-port PCIe Ethernet Adapter 8 1 - 10 x8 Supported
4XC7A80266 BNWL ThinkSystem Intel X710-T2L 10GBase-T 2-Port PCIe Ethernet Adapter 8 1 - 10 x8 Supported
4XC7A79699 BMXB ThinkSystem Intel X710-T4L 10GBase-T 4-Port PCIe Ethernet Adapter 8 1 - 10 x8 Supported
25 Gb Ethernet
4XC7A08238 BK1H ThinkSystem Broadcom 57414 10/25GbE SFP28 2-port PCIe Ethernet Adapter 8 1 - 10 x8 Supported
4XC7A80566 BNWM ThinkSystem Broadcom 57504 10/25GbE SFP28 4-Port PCIe Ethernet Adapter 6 1,2,4,5,7,8 x16 Supported
4XC7A08295 BCD6 ThinkSystem Intel E810-DA2 10/25GbE SFP28 2-Port PCIe Ethernet Adapter 8 1 - 10 x8 Supported
4XC7A80267 BP8M ThinkSystem Intel E810-DA4 10/25GbE SFP28 4-Port PCIe Ethernet Adapter 6 1,2,4,5,7,8 x16 Supported
4XC7A62580 BE4U ThinkSystem Mellanox ConnectX-6 Lx 10/25GbE SFP28 2-Port PCIe Ethernet Adapter 8 1 - 10 x8 Supported
100 Gb Ethernet
4XC7A08297 BK1J ThinkSystem Broadcom 57508 100GbE QSFP56 2-port PCIe 4 Ethernet Adapter 6 1,2,4,5,7,8 x16 Supported
4XC7A08248 B8PP ThinkSystem Mellanox ConnectX-6 Dx 100GbE QSFP56 2-port PCIe Ethernet Adapter 6 1,2,4,5,7,8 x16 Supported
HDR100 InfiniBand (100 GbE)
4C57A14177 B4R9 ThinkSystem Mellanox ConnectX-6 HDR100/100GbE QSFP56 1-port PCIe VPI Adapter 6 1,2,4,5,7,8 x16 No
4C57A14178 B4RA ThinkSystem Mellanox ConnectX-6 HDR100/100GbE QSFP56 2-port PCIe VPI Adapter 6 1,2,4,5,7,8 x16 No
HDR and NDR200 InfiniBand (200 GbE)
4C57A15326 B4RC ThinkSystem Mellanox ConnectX-6 HDR/200GbE QSFP56 1-port PCIe 4 VPI Adapter 6 1,2,4,5,7,8 x16 No
4XC7A81883 BQBN ThinkSystem Nvidia ConnectX-7 NDR200/HDR QSFP112 2-Port PCIe Gen5 x16 InfiniBand Adapter 6 1,2,4,5,7,8 x16 No
NDR InfiniBand (400 GbE)
4XC7A80289 BQ1N ThinkSystem NVIDIA ConnectX-7 NDR400 OSFP 1-Port PCIe Gen5 Adapter 6 1,2,4,5,7,8 x16 No

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

Configuration requirements:

  • Adapters with a x16 host interface require a x16 slot to maximize performance
  • PCIe Gen5 adapters will require a Gen5 riser to maximize performance
  • E810 Ethernet and X350 RAID/HBAs: The use of both an Intel E810 network adapter and an X350 HBA/RAID adapter (9350, 5350 and 4350) is currently not supported in ThinkSystem servers. For details see Support Tip HT513226. Planned support for this combination of adapters is 2Q/2023 (23A).

Fibre Channel host bus adapters

The following table lists the Fibre Channel HBAs supported by the SR650 V3.

No Windows 10/11 support: None of the adapters listed in the table are supported with Windows 10 or Windows 11.

Table 56. Fibre Channel HBAs
Part
number
Feature
code
Description Max
qty
Slots
supported
PCIe
lanes
64 Gb Fibre Channel HBAs
4XC7A77485 BLC1 ThinkSystem Emulex LPe36002 64Gb 2-port PCIe Fibre Channel Adapter 10 All slots Gen4 x8
32 Gb Fibre Channel HBAs
4XC7A76498 BJ3G ThinkSystem Emulex LPe35000 32Gb 1-port PCIe Fibre Channel Adapter v2 10 All slots Gen4 x8
4XC7A76525 BJ3H ThinkSystem Emulex LPe35002 32Gb 2-port PCIe Fibre Channel Adapter v2 10 All slots Gen4 x8
4XC7A08279 BA1G ThinkSystem QLogic QLE2770 32Gb 1-Port PCIe Fibre Channel Adapter 10 All slots Gen4 x8
4XC7A08276 BA1F ThinkSystem QLogic QLE2772 32Gb 2-Port PCIe Fibre Channel Adapter 10 All slots Gen4 x8
16 Gb Fibre Channel HBAs
01CV840 ATZV Emulex 16Gb Gen6 FC Dual-port HBA 10 All slots Gen3 x8
01CV830 ATZU Emulex 16Gb Gen6 FC Single-port HBA 10 All slots Gen3 x8
01CV760 ATZC QLogic 16Gb Enhanced Gen5 FC Dual-port HBA 10 All slots Gen3 x8
01CV750 ATZB QLogic 16Gb Enhanced Gen5 FC Single-port HBA 10 All slots Gen3 x8

For more information, see the list of Lenovo Press Product Guides in the Host bus adapters category:
https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/hba

SAS adapters for external storage

The following table lists SAS HBAs and RAID adapters supported by SR650 V3 server for use with external storage.

No Windows 10/11 support: None of the adapters listed in the table are supported with Windows 10 or Windows 11.

Table 57. Adapters for external storage
Part
number
Feature
code
Description PCIe
lanes
Max
qty
Slots
supported
 SAS HBAs
4Y37A78837 BNWK ThinkSystem 440-8e SAS/SATA PCIe Gen4 12Gb HBA Gen4 x8 8 1 - 10
4Y37A09724 B8P7 ThinkSystem 440-16e SAS/SATA PCIe Gen4 12Gb HBA Gen4 x8 8 1 - 10
 External RAID adapters
4Y37A78836 BNWJ ThinkSystem RAID 940-8e 4GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter Gen4 x8 4* 1 - 10

* See below regarding supercap requirements

For a comparison of the functions of the supported storage adapters, see the ThinkSystem RAID Adapter and HBA Reference:
https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp1288#sr650-v3-support=SR650%2520V3&internal-or-external-ports=External

The RAID 940-8e adapter uses a flash power module (supercap), which can be installed in one of up to 4 locations in the server depending on the server configuration. See the RAID flash power module (supercap) support section for details. The number of 940-8e RAID adapters supported is based on how many supercaps can be installed in the server. If an internal RAID adapter with flash power modules is installed, the maximum number of 940-8e adapters supported is reduced by 1.

For more information, see the list of Lenovo Press Product Guides in the Host bus adapters and RAID adapters categories:

https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/hba
https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/raid

Flash storage adapters

The SR650 V3 currently does not support PCIe Flash Storage adapters.

GPU adapters

GPU part numbers

The SR650 V3 supports the following graphics processing units (GPUs).

Table 58. Supported GPUs
Part
number
Feature
code
Description Max. Slots
supported
PCIe
width
TDP Aux
power
Windows 10/11
support
Single-wide GPUs  
4X67A81547 BQZT ThinkSystem NVIDIA A2 16GB PCIe Gen4 Passive GPU w/o CEC 8 1 - 8 x8 60W No Supported
4X67A79777 BMXD ThinkSystem NVIDIA T1000 8GB PCIe Active GPU 6 1 - 8 x16 50 W No Supported
4X67A79778 BMXE ThinkSystem NVIDIA T400 4GB PCIe Active GPU 6 1 - 8 x16 30 W No Supported
Double-wide GPUs  
4X67A82257 BR9U ThinkSystem NVIDIA H100 80GB PCIe Gen5 Passive GPU 3 2,5,7* x16 350W Yes No
4X67A76715 BLK1 ThinkSystem NVIDIA A100 80GB PCIe Gen4 Passive GPU 3 2,5,7* x16 300W Yes No
CTO only BQZP ThinkSystem NVIDIA A100 80GB PCIe Gen4 Passive GPU w/o CEC 3 2,5,7* x16 300W Yes No
4X67A72593 BQZQ ThinkSystem NVIDIA A40 48GB PCIe Gen4 Passive GPU w/o CEC 3 2,5,7* x16 300W Yes Supported
4X67A76581 BJHG ThinkSystem NVIDIA A30 24GB PCIe Gen4 Passive GPU 3 2,5,7* x16 165W Yes Supported
CTO only BQZR ThinkSystem NVIDIA A30 24GB PCIe Gen4 Passive GPU w/o CEC 3 2,5,7* x16 165W Yes Supported
4X67A76727 BNFE ThinkSystem NVIDIA A16 64GB Gen4 PCIe Passive GPU 3 2,5,7* x16 300W Yes Supported
CTO only BQZU ThinkSystem NVIDIA A16 64GB Gen4 PCIe Passive GPU w/o CEC 3 2,5,7* x16 300W Yes Supported
4X67A71310 BFT0 ThinkSystem NVIDIA RTX A6000 48GB PCIe Active GPU 3 2,5,7* x16 300W Yes Supported
4X67A76726 BNFD ThinkSystem NVIDIA RTX A4500 20GB PCIe Active GPU 3 2,5,7* x16 200W Yes Supported
4X67A76720 BMT9 ThinkSystem NVIDIA RTX A2000 12GB PCIe Active GPU 3 2,5,7* x16 70W No Supported

* When a double-wide GPU is installed in slot 2, 5 or 7, the adjacent slot 1, 4 and 8 respectively is not available

For information about these GPUs, see the ThinkSystem GPU Summary, available at:
https://lenovopress.com/lp0768-thinksystem-thinkagile-gpu-summary

For CTO orders, the SR650 V3 also supports the selection of a "virtual GPU" or placeholder GPU. This selection allows for "GPU ready" configurations; It ensures that the server ships with the components needed for GPU installation (GPU power cables, air ducts, power supplies, fans, etc) without actually including the GPUs themselves. The following table lists the ordering information for CTO orders.

Table 59. Virtual GPU ordering information
Part number Feature code Description
CTO only BP4X ThinkSystem Virtual DW GPU Installation for Thermal

Configuration rules

The following configuration requirements must be met when installing GPUs:

  • 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, and Firmware Attestation. CEC and non-CEC GPUs of the same type of GPU can be mixed in field upgrades.
  • All GPUs installed must be identical
  • When a double-wide GPU is installed in slot 2, 5 or 7, the adjacent slot 1, 4 and 8 respectively is not available
  • Flash storage adapters are not supported.
  • Middle drive bays and Rear drive bays are not supported
  • The following GPUs are not supported with PCIe Gen 5 risers:
    • ThinkSystem NVIDIA T1000 8GB PCIe Active GPU
    • ThinkSystem NVIDIA T400 4GB PCIe Active GPU

Riser selections for double-wide GPUs

When a double-wide GPU is installed in slot 2, 5 or 7, the adjacent slot 1, 4 and 8 respectively is not available. The riser cards listed in the following table are used with double-wide GPUs.

Table 60. Risers needed for double-wide GPUs
Riser Part number Feature code Description
Riser 1 (GPU in slot 2) - PCIe Gen5 4XH7A82902 BPQW ThinkSystem V3 2U E/x16/x16 PCIe Gen5 Riser1 or 2
Riser 1 (GPU in slot 2) - PCIe Gen4 4XH7A82894 BLKN ThinkSystem V3 2U G4 E/x16/x16 PCIe Riser1 or 2
Riser 2 (GPU in slot 5) - PCIe Gen5 4XH7A82902 BPQW ThinkSystem V3 2U E/x16/x16 PCIe Gen5 Riser1 or 2
Riser 2 (GPU in slot 5) - PCIe Gen4 4XH7A82894 BLKN ThinkSystem V3 2U G4 E/x16/x16 PCIe Riser1 or 2
Riser 3 (GPU in slot 7) - PCIe Gen5 4XH7A85887 BLL9 ThinkSystem V3 2U x16/x16 PCIe Gen5 Riser3 Kit
Riser 3 (GPU in slot 7) - PCIe Gen4 4XH7A85885 BPKG ThinkSystem V3 2U x16/x16 PCIe Gen4 Riser3 Kit with Cage

GPU Enablement Kit

When installing any full-length GPU as a field upgrade, you will also need to order the GPU Enablement Kit as listed in the following table. This kit is not required for the NVIDIA A2 GPU.

Table 61. ThinkSystem SR665 V3 GPU Full Length Thermal Option Kit
Part number Description Maximum
supported
4X67A82883 ThinkSystem SR650 V3 GPU Full Length Thermal Option Kit
  • 2x 1U processor performance heatsinks - replace existing 2U heatsinks (SBB7A53929)
  • 1x ThinkSystem 2U GPU air duct - replaces main air baffle (SBB7A43701)
  • 3x GPU extend air ducts - needed in a zone if an A10 or other single-wide GPU > 75W is installed in the upper slot (SBB7A43702)
  • 3x Air duct fillers - needed in each riser zone if no GPU is installed in that zone (SBB7A17338)
  • 3x GPU power cables for double-wide GPUs (SBB7A49792)
  • 3x GPU power cables for single-wide GPUs (SBB7A44786)
  • 3x GPU power Y-cables when 2x single-wide GPUs installed on one riser (SBB7A23757)
1

The following figure shows the GPU air duct with GPU air duct fillers and GPU extend air ducts installed.

SR650 V3 GPU air duct
Figure 18. SR650 V3 GPU air duct

GPU cable kits

The following cable kits are offered to provide auxiliary power cables for GPUs that require one. See the GPU part numbers section to see which GPUs require an auxiliary power cable.

Configuration notes:

  • This cable kits are only required for field upgrades; factory (CTO) orders will automatically include any required cables.
  • For double-wide GPUs, The DW (double-wide) cable kit is only required if you are adding additional double-wide GPUs to a server that already has a DW GPU installed from a CTO order. If you are doing a field upgrade to install the first DW GPU to a server, order the ThinkSystem SR650 V3 GPU Full Length Thermal Option Kit, 4X67A82883 instead, since the Enablement Kit includes the necessary power cables.
Table 62. GPU cable kits
Part number Description
4X97A82948

ThinkSystem SR650 V3 DW GPU Cable Kit

  • 3x GPU power cables for double-wide GPUs (SBB7A49792)
  • 3x GPU power cables for single-wide GPUs (SBB7A44786)
  • 3x GPU power Y-cables when 2x single-wide GPUs installed on one riser (SBB7A23757)

Cooling

The SR650 V3 server has up to six 60 mm hot-swap variable-speed fans. Five fans are needed when one processor is installed and six fans are required when two processors are installed. The server offers N+1 redundancy. The server also has one or two additional fans integrated in each of the two power supplies.

Depending on the configuration, the server will need either Standard fans (single-rotor 17K RPM) or Performance fans (dual-rotor 21K RPM).

Under the following conditions, Standard fans can be used:

  • Processor TDP < 270W
  • No GPUs
  • No 256GB 3DS RDIMMs
  • No Persistent memory
  • No mid-chassis or rear drive backplanes
  • None of the following network adapters:
    • Any 100Gb, 200Gb or 400Gb adapter
    • ThinkSystem Broadcom 57454 10GBASE-T 4-port OCP Ethernet Adapter
    • ThinkSystem Broadcom 57416 10GBASE-T 2-port OCP Ethernet Adapter
  • Not the following configuration:
    • 12x 3.5-inch front drive bays with an OCP adapter installed

If any conditions are not met, Performance fans are required.

Ordering information for the fans is listed in the following table.

Table 63. Fan ordering information
Part number Feature
code
Description Quantity
required
4F17A14497 BH8F ThinkSystem V2/V3 2U Standard Fan option Kit 1x CPU: 5
2x CPUs: 6
4F17A82884 BLL6 ThinkSystem V3 2U Performance Fan Option Kit 1x CPU: 5
2x CPUs: 6

Power supplies

The SR650 V3 supports up to two redundant hot-swap power supplies.

The power supply choices are listed in the following table. Both power supplies used in server must be identical.

Tip: When configuring a server in the DCSC configurator, power consumption is calculated precisely by interfacing with Lenovo Capacity Planner. You can therefore select the appropriate power supply for your configuration. However, do consider future upgrades that may require additional power needs.

Table 64. Power supply options
Part number Feature
code
Description Connector Max
quantity
110V AC 220V AC 240V DC
PRC only
-48V DC
AC input power - 80 PLUS Titanium efficiency
4P57A82019 BR1X ThinkSystem 750W 230V Titanium Hot-Swap Gen2 Power Supply v3 C13 2 No Yes Yes No
4P57A72666 BLKH ThinkSystem 1100W 230V Titanium Hot-Swap Gen2 Power Supply C13 2 No Yes Yes No
4P57A78359 BPK9 ThinkSystem 1800W 230V Titanium Hot-Swap Gen2 Power Supply C13 2 No Yes Yes No
4P57A72667 BKTJ ThinkSystem 2600W 230V Titanium Hot-Swap Gen2 Power Supply C19 2 No Yes Yes No
AC input power - 80 PLUS Platinum efficiency
4P57A72670 BNFG ThinkSystem 750W 230V/115V Platinum Hot-Swap Gen2 Power Supply v3 C13 2 Yes Yes Yes No
4P57A72671 BNFH ThinkSystem 1100W 230V/115V Platinum Hot-Swap Gen2 Power Supply v3 C13 2 Yes Yes Yes No
4P57A26294

 

BMUF ThinkSystem V2 1800W (230V) Platinum Hot-Swap Power Supply v2 C13 2 No Yes Yes No
4P57A26295 B962 ThinkSystem 2400W 230V Platinum Hot-Swap Gen2 Power Supply C19 2 No Yes Yes No
-48V DC input power
4P57A26296 B8QE ThinkSystem 1100W -48V DC Hot-Swap Gen2 Power Supply DC 2 No No No Yes

Supported power supplies are auto-sensing dual-voltage units, supporting both 110V AC (100-127V 50/60 Hz) and 220V AC (200-240V 50/60 Hz) power. For China customers, all power supplies support 240V DC.

AC power supplies up to 1800W have a C14 connector. AC power supplies 2400W and above have a C19 connector.

The supported -48V DC power supply has a Weidmuller TOP 4GS/3 7.6 terminal as shown in the following figure.

ThinkSystem 1100W -48V DC v2 Power Supply
Figure 19. Connector on the ThinkSystem 1100W -48V DC Hot-Swap Gen2 Power Supply

Power supply options do not include a line cord. For server configurations, the inclusion of a power cord is model dependent. Configure-to-order models can be configured without power cords if desired.

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.

Table 65. Power cords
Part number Feature code Description
Rack cables - C13 to C14
SL67B08593 BPHZ 0.5m, 10A/100-250V, C13 to C14 Jumper Cord
00Y3043 A4VP 1.0m, 10A/100-250V, C13 to IEC 320-C14 Rack Power Cable
4L67A08367 B0N5 1.0m, 13A/100-250V, C13 to C14 Jumper Cord
39Y7937 6201 1.5m, 10A/100-250V, C13 to IEC 320-C14 Rack Power Cable
4L67A08368 B0N6 1.5m, 13A/100-250V, C13 to C14 Jumper Cord
4L67A08365 B0N4 2.0m, 10A/100-250V, C13 to IEC 320-C14 Rack Power Cable
4L67A08369 6570 2.0m, 13A/100-250V, C13 to C14 Jumper Cord
4L67A08366 6311 2.8m, 10A/100-250V, C13 to IEC 320-C14 Rack Power Cable
4L67A08370 6400 2.8m, 13A/100-250V, C13 to C14 Jumper Cord
39Y7932 6263 4.3m, 10A/100-250V, C13 to IEC 320-C14 Rack Power Cable
4L67A08371 6583 4.3m, 13A/100-250V, C13 to C14 Rack Power Cable
Rack cables - C13 to C14 (Y-cable)
00Y3046 A4VQ 1.345m, 2X C13 to C14 Jumper Cord, Rack Power Cable
00Y3047 A4VR 2.054m, 2X C13 to C14 Jumper Cord, Rack Power Cable
Rack cables - C13 to C20
39Y7938 6204 2.8m, 10A/100-250V, C13 to IEC 320-C20 Rack Power Cable
Rack cables - C13 to C20 (Y-cable)
47C2491 A3SW 1.2m, 16A/100-250V, 2 Short C13s to Short C20 Rack Power Cable
47C2492 A3SX 2.5m, 16A/100-250V, 2 Long C13s to Short C20 Rack Power Cable
47C2493 A3SY 2.8m, 16A/100-250V, 2 Short C13s to Long C20 Rack Power Cable
47C2494 A3SZ 4.1m, 16A/100-250V, 2 Long C13s to Long C20 Rack Power Cable
Line cords
39Y7930 6222 2.8m, 10A/250V, C13 to IRAM 2073 (Argentina) Line Cord
81Y2384 6492 4.3m 10A/220V, C13 to IRAM 2073 (Argentina) Line Cord
39Y7924 6211 2.8m, 10A/250V, C13 to AS/NZ 3112 (Australia/NZ) Line Cord
81Y2383 6574 4.3m, 10A/230V, C13 to AS/NZS 3112 (Aus/NZ) Line Cord
69Y1988 6532 2.8m, 10A/250V, C13 to NBR 14136 (Brazil) Line Cord
81Y2387 6404 4.3m, 10A/250V, C13 - 2P+Gnd (Brazil) Line Cord
39Y7928 6210 2.8m, 220-240V, C13 to GB 2099.1 (China) Line Cord
81Y2378 6580 4.3m, 10A/220V, C13 to GB 2099.1 (China) Line Cord
39Y7918 6213 2.8m, 10A/250V, C13 to DK2-5a (Denmark) Line Cord
81Y2382 6575 4.3m, 10A/230V, C13 to DK2-5a (Denmark) Line Cord
39Y7917 6212 2.8m, 10A/230V, C13 to CEE7-VII (Europe) Line Cord
81Y2376 6572 4.3m, 10A/230V, C13 to CEE7-VII (Europe) Line Cord
39Y7927 6269 2.8m, 10A/250V, C13(2P+Gnd) (India) Line Cord
81Y2386 6567 4.3m, 10A/240V, C13 to IS 6538 (India) Line Cord
39Y7920 6218 2.8m, 10A/250V, C13 to SI 32 (Israel) Line Cord
81Y2381 6579 4.3m, 10A/230V, C13 to SI 32 (Israel) Line Cord
39Y7921 6217 2.8m, 220-240V, C13 to CEI 23-16 (Italy/Chile) Line Cord
81Y2380 6493 4.3m, 10A/230V, C13 to CEI 23-16 (Italy/Chile) Line Cord
4L67A08362 6495 4.3m, 12A/200V, C13 to JIS C-8303 (Japan) Line Cord
39Y7922 6214 2.8m, 10A/250V, C13 to SABS 164 (S Africa) Line Cord
81Y2379 6576 4.3m, 10A/230V, C13 to SABS 164 (South Africa) Line Cord
39Y7926 6335 4.3m, 12A/100V, C13 to JIS C-8303 (Japan) Line Cord
39Y7925 6219 2.8m, 220-240V, C13 to KETI (S Korea) Line Cord
81Y2385 6494 4.3m, 12A/220V, C13 to KSC 8305 (S. Korea) Line Cord
39Y7919 6216 2.8m, 10A/250V, C13 to SEV 1011-S24507 (Swiss) Line Cord
81Y2390 6578 4.3m, 10A/230V, C13 to SEV 1011-S24507 (Sws) Line Cord
23R7158 6386 2.8m, 10A/125V, C13 to CNS 10917-3 (Taiwan) Line Cord
81Y2375 6317 2.8m, 10A/240V, C13 to CNS 10917-3 (Taiwan) Line Cord
81Y2374 6402 2.8m, 13A/125V, C13 to CNS 60799 (Taiwan) Line Cord
4L67A08363 AX8B 4.3m, 10A 125V, C13 to CNS 10917 (Taiwan) Line Cord
81Y2389 6531 4.3m, 10A/250V, C13 to 76 CNS 10917-3 (Taiwan) Line Cord
81Y2388 6530 4.3m, 13A/125V, C13 to CNS 10917 (Taiwan) Line Cord
39Y7923 6215 2.8m, 10A/250V, C13 to BS 1363/A (UK) Line Cord
81Y2377 6577 4.3m, 10A/230V, C13 to BS 1363/A (UK) Line Cord
90Y3016 6313 2.8m, 10A/120V, C13 to NEMA 5-15P (US) Line Cord
46M2592 A1RF 2.8m, 10A/250V, C13 to NEMA 6-15P Line Cord
00WH545 6401 2.8m, 13A/120V, C13 to NEMA 5-15P (US) Line Cord
4L67A08359 6370 4.3m, 10A/125V, C13 to NEMA 5-15P (US) Line Cord
4L67A08361 6373 4.3m, 10A/250V, C13 to NEMA 6-15P (US) Line Cord
4L67A08360 AX8A 4.3m, 13A/120V, C13 to NEMA 5-15P (US) Line Cord

Power cords (C19 connectors)

Line cords and rack power cables with C19 connectors can be ordered as listed in the following table.

Table 66. Power cords (C19 connectors)
Part number Feature code Description
Rack cables
4L67A86677 BPJ0 0.5m, 16A/100-250V, C19 to IEC 320-C20 Rack Power Cable
4L67A86678 B4L0 1.0m, 16A/100-250V, C19 to IEC 320-C20 Rack Power Cable
4L67A86679 B4L1 1.5m, 16A/100-250V, C19 to IEC 320-C20 Rack Power Cable
4L67A86680 B4L2 2.0m, 16A/100-250V, C19 to IEC 320-C20 Rack Power Cable
39Y7916 6252 2.5m, 16A/100-240V, C19 to IEC 320-C20 Rack Power Cable
4L67A86681 B4L3 4.3m, 16A/100-250V, C19 to IEC 320-C20 Rack Power Cable
Line cords
40K9777 6276 4.3m, 220-240V, C19 to IRAM 2073 (Argentina) Line cord
40K9773 6284 4.3m, 220-240V, C19 to AS/NZS 3112 (Aus/NZ) Line cord
40K9775 6277 4.3m, 250V, C19 to NBR 14136 (Brazil) Line Cord
40K9774 6288 4.3m, 220-240V, C19 to GB2099.1 (China) Line cord
40K9769 6283 4.3m, 16A/230V, C19 to IEC 309-P+N+G (Den/Sws) Line Cord
40K9766 6279 4.3m, 220-240V, C19 to CEE7-VII (European) Line cord
40K9776 6285 4.3m, 220-240V, C19 to IS6538 (India) Line cord
40K9771 6282 4.3m, 220-240V, C19 to SI 32 (Israel) Line cord
40K9768 6281 4.3m, 220-240V, C19 to CEI 23-16 (Italy) Line cord
40K9770 6280 4.3m, 220-240V, C19 to SABS 164 (South Africa) Line cord
41Y9231 6289 4.3m, 15A/250V, C19 to KSC 8305 (S. Korea) Line Cord
81Y2391 6549 4.3m, 16A/230V, C19 to SEV 1011 (Sws) Line Cord
41Y9230 6287 4.3m, 16A/250V, C19 to CNS 10917-3 (Taiwan) Line Cord
40K9767 6278 4.3m, 220-240V, C19 to BS 1363/A w/13A fuse (UK) Line Cord
40K9772 6275 4.3m, 16A/208V, C19 to NEMA L6-20P (US) Line Cord
00D7197 A1NV 4.3m, 15A/250V, C19 to NEMA 6-15P (US) Line Cord

-48V DC power cord

For the -48V DC Power Supply, the following power cable is supported.

Table 67. -48V DC power cable
Part number Feature code Description
4X97A59831 BE4V 2.5m, -48VDC Interconnecting Cable

Systems management

The SR650 V3 contains an integrated service processor, XClarity Controller 2 (XCC), which provides advanced control, monitoring, and alerting functions. The XCC2 is based on the AST2600 baseboard management controller (BMC) using a dual-core ARM Cortex A7 32-bit RISC service processor running at 1.2 GHz.

Topics in this section:

System I/O Board

The SR650 V3 implements a separate System I/O Board that connects to the Processor Board. The location of the System I/O Board (also known as the Rear I/O Board in DCSC) is shown in the Components and connectors section. The System I/O Board contains all the connectors visible at the rear of the server as shown in the following figure.

System I/O Board
Figure 20. System I/O Board

The board also has the following components:

  • Root of Trust (RoT) module - an optional daughter card that implements Platform Firmware Resiliency (PFR) hardware Root of Trust (RoT) which enables the server to be NIST SP800-193 compliant. For more details about PFR, see the Security section.
  • Connector to enable an additional redundant Ethernet connection to the XCC2 controller. The connector is used in conjuction with the ThinkSystem Redundant System Management Port Adapter. For details, see the Remote management section.
  • Internal USB port - to allow the booting of an operating system from a USB key. The VMware ESXi preloads use this port for example. Preloads are described in the Operating system support section.
  • MicroSD card port to enable the use of a MicroSD card for additional storage for use with the XCC2 controller. XCC2 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 XCC2 controller will have 100MB of available RDOC storage.

Ordering information for the supported USB drive and Micro SD card are listed in the following table.

Table 68. Media for use with the System I/O Board
Part number Feature code Description
4X77A77065 BNWN ThinkSystem USB 32GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive
4X77A77064 BNWP ThinkSystem MicroSD 32GB Class 10 Flash Memory Card

Local management

The SR650 V3 offers a front operator panel with key LED status indicators, as shown in the following figure.

Tip: The Network LED only shows network activity of the installed OCP network adapter.

SR650 V3 front controls
Figure 21. Front operator controls are on the left and right side of the server

Light path diagnostics

The server offers light path diagnostics. If an environmental condition exceeds a threshold or if a system component fails, XCC lights LEDs inside the server to help you diagnose the problem and find the failing part. The server has fault LEDs next to the following components:

  • Each memory DIMM
  • Each drive bay
  • Each power supply

Front VGA and External Diagnostics ports

The VGA port at the rear of the server is included in all models, however the VGA port at the front of the server is optional. Also optional is the External Diagnostics port which enables the use of the External Diagnostics Handset.

To configure either the VGA port or the External Diagnostics port at the front of the server, select one of the following feature codes when configuring the server.

Table 69. Front VGA port
Part number Feature code Description Front
VGA port
External
diagnostics
port
CTO only BQQ2 ThinkSystem 2U V3 EIA Latch Standard No No
4XH7A86164 BQQ1 ThinkSystem V3 2U EIA Latch with VGA & External Diagnostics Ports Included Included
4X97A87065 BQQ4 ThinkSystem 2U V3 EIA Latch with External Diagnostics Port No Included
4X97A87067 BQQ3 ThinkSystem 2U V3 EIA Latch with VGA Port Included No

External Diagnostics Handset

The SR650 V3 optionally has a port to connect an External Diagnostics Handset as described in the preceding section. 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 among 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.

External management LCD
Figure 22. External Diagnostics Handset

Ordering information for the External Diagnostics Handset with is listed in the following table.

Table 70. External Diagnostics Handset ordering information
Part number Feature code Description
4TA7A64874 BEUX ThinkSystem External Diagnostics Handset

Integrated Diagnostics Panel for 8x 2.5-inch and 16x 2.5-inch drive bay configurations

For configurations with 8x 2.5-inch or 16x 2.5-inch drive bays at the front, the server can optionally be configured to have a pull-out Integrated Diagnostics Panel. The following figure shows the standard (fixed) operator panel and the optional Integrated Diagnostics Panel.

Operator panel choices for the 8x 2.5-inch and 16x 2.5-inch drive bay configurations
Figure 23. Operator panel choices for the 8x 2.5-inch drive bay configuration

The Integrated Diagnostics Panel allows quick access to system status, firmware, network, and health information. The LCD display on the panel and the function buttons give you access to the following information:

  • Active alerts
  • Status Dashboard
  • System VPD: machine type & mode, serial number, UUID string
  • System firmware levels: UEFI and XCC firmware
  • XCC network information: hostname, MAC address, IP address, DNS addresses
  • Environmental data: Ambient temperature, CPU temperature, AC input voltage, estimated power consumption
  • Active XCC sessions
  • System reset action

The Integrated Diagnostics Panel can be configured as listed in the following table. It is only available configure-to-order (CTO); not available as a field upgrade.

Table 71. Ordering information for the Integrated Diagnostics Panel
Part number Feature code Description
CTO only BMJA ThinkSystem 2U 16x2.5" Front Operator Panel v2

Information pull-out tab

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

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:

  1. 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)
  2. Connect the mobile device via a USB cable to the server's USB port with the management symbol USB Management symbol
  3. In iOS or Android settings, enable Personal Hotspot or USB Tethering
  4. Launch the Lenovo XClarity Mobile app

Once connected you can see the following information:

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

Remote management

The server offers a dedicated RJ45 port at the rear of the server for remote management via the XClarity Controller management processor. The port supports 10/100/1000 Mbps speeds.

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

The SR650 V3 also supports the use of an OCP adapter that provides an additional redundant Ethernet connection to the XCC2 controller. Ordering information is listed in the following table.

Table 72. Redundant System Management Port Adapter
Part
number
Feature
code
Description Maximum
quantity
4XC7A85319 BTMQ ThinkSystem V3 Management NIC Adapter Kit 1

The use of this adapter allows concurrent remote access using both the connection on the adapter and the onboard RJ45 remote management port provided by the server. The adapter and onboard port have separate IP addresses.

Configuration rules:

  • The Redundant System Management Port Adapter is installed in the OCP adapter slot at the rear of the server and is mutually exclusive with any OCP network adapter.
  • It is not supported installed in the front OCP slot (if the front OCP slot is configured)
  • If the Redundant System Management Port Adapter is installed in the rear slot, then the front OCP slot (if configured) cannot be used.

The following figure shows the server with the Redundant System Management Port Adapter installed in the OCP slot.

SR650 V3 with the Redundant System Management Port Adapter installed
Figure 24. SR650 V3 with the Redundant System Management Port Adapter installed

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

Table 73. IPMI-over-LAN settings
Feature code Description
B7XZ Disable IPMI-over-LAN (default)
B7Y0 Enable IPMI-over-LAN

XCC2 Platinum

The XCC2 service processor in the SR650 V3 supports an upgrade to a Platinum level of features. Compared to the XCC functions of ThinkSystem V2 and earlier systems, Platinum adds the same features as Enterprise and Advanced levels in ThinkSystem V2, plus additional features.

XCC2 Platinum adds the following Enterprise and Advanced 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
  • 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

XCC2 Platinum also adds the following features that are new to XCC2:

  • System Guard - Monitor hardware inventory for unexpected component changes, and simply log the event or prevent booting
  • Enterprise Strict Security mode - Enforces FIPS 140-3 level security and enhanced NIST 800-193 support
  • Neighbor Group - Enables administrators to manage and synchronize configurations and firmware level across multiple servers

Ordering information is listed in the following table. XCC2 Platinum is a software license upgrade - no additional hardware is required.

Table 74. XCC2 Platinum license upgrade
Part number Feature code Description
7S0X000DWW S91X Lenovo XClarity XCC2 Platinum Upgrade

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 SR650 V3. The software can be downloaded and used at no charge to discover and monitor the SR650 V3 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 geo-specific Lenovo XClarity software license options.

Table 75. Lenovo XClarity Pro ordering information
Part number Feature code Description
00MT201 1339 Lenovo XClarity Pro, per Managed Endpoint w/1 Yr SW S&S
00MT202 1340 Lenovo XClarity Pro, per Managed Endpoint w/3 Yr SW S&S
00MT203 1341 Lenovo XClarity Pro, per Managed Endpoint w/5 Yr SW S&S

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 Platinum upgrade as described in the Remote Management section. If your server does not have the XCC Platinum upgrade, Energy Manager licenses can be ordered as shown in the following table.

Table 76. Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager
Part number Description
4L40E51621 Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager Node License (1 license needed per server)

For more information about XClarity Energy Manager, see the following resources:

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

Security features

The SR650 V3 server offers the following electronic security features:

  • Secure Boot function of the Intel Xeon processor
  • Support for Platform Firmware Resiliency (PFR) hardware Root of Trust (RoT) - see the Platform Firmware Resiliency section
  • Firmware signature processes compliant with FIPS and NIST requirements
  • Administrator and power-on password
  • Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) supporting TPM 2.0
  • Self-encrypting drives (SEDs) with support for enterprise key managers - see the SED encryption key management section

The server is NIST SP 800-147B compliant.

The SR650 V3 server also offers the following physical security features:

  • Optional chassis intrusion switch
  • Optional lockable front security bezel

The optional lockable front security bezel is shown in the following figure and includes a key that enables you to secure the bezel over the drives and system controls thereby reducing the chance of unauthorized or accidental access to the server.

Front PCIe slots: The use of the security bezel is not supported when the server has front PCIe slots.

Lockable front security bezel
Figure 25. Lockable front security bezel

The dimensions of the security bezel are:

  • Width: 437 mm (17.2 in.)
  • Height: 87 mm (3.4 in.)
  • Width: 23 mm (0.9 in.)

The following table lists the security options for the SR650 V3.

Table 77. Security features
Part number Feature code Description
4X97A82927 BAJJ ThinkSystem V3 Intrusion Cable
4XH7A09886 B8M2 ThinkSystem SR650 V2/SR665 Security Bezel v2

Platform Firmware Resiliency - Lenovo ThinkShield

Lenovo’s ThinkShield Security is a transparent and comprehensive approach to security that extends to all dimensions of our data center products: from development, to supply chain, and through the entire product lifecycle.

The ThinkSystem SR650 V3 includes Platform Firmware Resiliency (PFR) hardware Root of Trust (RoT) which enables the system to be NIST SP800-193 compliant. This offering further enhances key platform subsystem protections against unauthorized firmware updates and corruption, to restore firmware to an integral state, and to closely monitor firmware for possible compromise from cyber attacks.

PFR operates upon the following server components:

  • UEFI image – the low-level server firmware that connects the operating system to the server hardware
  • XCC image – the management “engine” software that controls and reports on the server status separate from the server operating system
  • FPGA image – the code that runs the server’s lowest level hardware controller on the motherboard

The Lenovo Platform Root of Trust Hardware performs the following three main functions:

  • Detection – Measures the firmware and updates for authenticity
  • Recovery – Recovers a corrupted image to a known-safe image
  • Protection – Monitors the system to ensure the known-good firmware is not maliciously written

These enhanced protection capabilities are implemented using a dedicated, discrete security processor whose implementation has been rigorously validated by leading third-party security firms. Security evaluation results and design details are available for customer review – providing unprecedented transparency and assurance.

The SR650 V3 includes support for Secure Boot, a UEFI firmware security feature developed by the UEFI Consortium that ensures only immutable and signed software are loaded during the boot time. The use of Secure Boot helps prevent malicious code from being loaded and helps prevent attacks, such as the installation of rootkits. Lenovo offers the capability to enable secure boot in the factory, to ensure end-to-end protection. Alternatively, Secure Boot can be left disabled in the factory, allowing the customer to enable it themselves at a later point, if desired.

The following table lists the feature code to enable secure boot in the factory, or to leave it disabled.

Table 78. Secure Boot options
Part number Feature code Description Purpose
CTO only BPKQ TPM 2.0 with security boot Configure the system in the factory with Secure Boot enabled.
CTO only BPKR TPM 2.0 Configure the system without Secure Boot enabled. Customers can enable Secure Boot later if desired.

Tip: If Secure Boot is not enabled in the factory, it can be enabled later by the customer. However once Secure Boot is enabled, it cannot be disabled.

Intel Transparent Supply Chain

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

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

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

Table 79. Intel Transparent Supply Chain ordering information
Feature code Description
BB0P Intel Transparent Supply Chain

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

Security standards

The SR650 V3 supports the following security standards and capabilities:

  • Industry Standard Security Capabilities
    • Intel CPU Enablement
      • AES-NI (Advanced Encryption Standard New Instructions)
      • CBnT (Converged Boot Guard and Trusted Execution Technology)
      • CET (Control flow Enforcement Technology)
      • Hardware-based side channel attack resilience enhancements
      • MKTME/TME (Multi-Key Total Memory Encryption)
      • SGX (Software Guard eXtensions)
      • SGX-TEM (Trusted Environment Mode)
      • TDX (Trust Domain Extensions)
      • TXT (Trusted eXecution Technology)
      • VT (Virtualization Technology)
      • XD (eXecute Disable)
    • Microsoft Windows Security Enablement
      • Credential Guard
      • Device Guard
      • Host Guardian Service
    • TCG (Trusted Computing Group) TPM (Trusted Platform Module) 2.0
    • UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) Forum Secure Boot
  • Hardware Root of Trust and Security
    • Independent security subsystem providing platform-wide NIST SP800-193 compliant Platform Firmware Resilience (PFR)
    • Management domain RoT supplemented by the Secure Boot features of XCC
  • Platform Security

    For more information on platform security, see the paper “How to Harden the Security of your ThinkSystem Server and Management Applications” available from https://lenovopress.com/lp1260-how-to-harden-the-security-of-your-thinksystem-server.

    • Boot and run-time firmware integrity monitoring with rollback to known-good firmware (e.g., “self-healing”)
    • Non-volatile storage bus security monitoring and filtering
    • Resilient firmware implementation, such as to detect and defeat unauthorized flash writes or SMM (System Management Mode) memory incursions
    • Patented IPMI KCS channel privileged access authorization (USPTO Patent# 11,256,810)
    • Host and management domain authorization, including integration with CyberArk for enterprise password management
    • KMIP (Key Management Interoperability Protocol) compliant, including support for IBM SKLM and Thales KeySecure
    • Reduced “out of box” attack surface
    • Configurable network services
    • FIPS 140-3 (in process) validated cryptography for XCC
    • CNSA Suite 1.0 Quantum-resistant cryptography for XCC
    • Lenovo System Guard
  • Standards Compliance and/or Support
    • NIST SP800-131A rev 2 “Transitioning the Use of Cryptographic Algorithms and Key Lengths”
    • NIST SP800-147B “BIOS Protection Guidelines for Servers”
    • NIST SP800-193 “Platform Firmware Resiliency Guidelines”
    • ISO/IEC 11889 “Trusted Platform Module Library”
    • Common Criteria TCG Protection Profile for “PC Client Specific TPM 2.0”
    • European Union Commission Regulation 2019/424 (“ErP Lot 9”) “Ecodesign Requirements for Servers and Data Storage Products” Secure Data Deletion
    • Optional FIPS 140-2 validated Self-Encrypting Disks (SEDs) with external KMIP-based key management
  • Product and Supply Chain Security
    • Suppliers validated through Lenovo’s Trusted Supplier Program
    • Developed in accordance with Lenovo’s Secure Development Lifecycle (LSDL)
    • Continuous firmware security validation through automated testing, including static code analysis, dynamic network and web vulnerability testing, software composition analysis, and subsystem-specific testing, such as UEFI security configuration validation
    • Ongoing security reviews by US-based security experts, with attestation letters available from our third-party security partners
    • Digitally signed firmware, stored and built on US-based infrastructure and signed on US-based Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)
    • Manufacturing transparency via Intel Transparent Supply Chain (for details, see https://lenovopress.com/lp1434-introduction-to-intel-transparent-supply-chain-on-lenovo-thinksystem-servers)
    • TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliant manufacturing, by default in Mexico for North American markets with additional US and EU manufacturing options
    • US 2019 NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act) Section 889 compliant

Rack installation

The following table lists the rack installation options that are available for the SR650 V3.

Table 80. Rack installation options
Part number Feature Description
Rail Kits
4M17A13564 BK7W ThinkSystem Toolless Friction Rail v2
4M17A11754 B8LA ThinkSystem Toolless Slide Rail Kit v2
4M17A11756 B91Y ThinkSystem Toolless Slide Rail Kit v2 with 2U CMA
Enhanced Rail Kits for > 34 kg server weight*
4M17A11755 B8LB ThinkSystem Toolless Slide Rail Kit v2 Enhanced
4M17A11757 B97N ThinkSystem Toolless Slide Rail Kit v2 Enhanced with 2U CMA
Separate Cable Management Arm
7M27A05698 B135 ThinkSystem 2U CMA Upgrade Kit for Toolless Slide Rail

* The Enhanced Slide Rail Kits are used when the server is shipped in a rack and the server is 34 kg or heavier (configuration with 20x 3.5-inch HDDs for example)

The following table summarizes the rail kit features and specifications.

Table 81. Rail kit features and specifications summary
Feature ThinkSystem Toolless Friction Rail v2 ThinkSystem Toolless Slide Rail Kit v2 ThinkSystem Toolless Slide Rail Kit v2 Enhanced ThinkSystem Toolless Slide Rail Kit v2 with 2U CMA ThinkSystem Toolless Slide Rail Kit v2 Enhanced with 2U CMA
Option part number 4M17A13564 4M17A11754 4M17A11755 4M17A11756 4M17A11757
Rail type Half-out slide rail (friction) Full-out slide rail (ball bearing) Full-out slide rail (ball bearing) Full-out slide rail (ball bearing) Full-out slide rail (ball bearing)
Toolless installation Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
CMA support No Optional, 7M27A05698* Optional, 7M27A05698* Included Included
Supported rack type Four-post IBM and Lenovo standard rack, complying with the IEC standard Four-post IBM and Lenovo standard rack, complying with the IEC standard Four-post IBM and Lenovo standard rack, complying with the IEC standard Four-post IBM and Lenovo standard rack, complying with the IEC standard Four-post IBM and Lenovo standard rack, complying with the IEC standard
In-rack server maintenance No Yes Yes Yes Yes
1U PDU support Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
0U PDU support Yes Limited support** Limited support** Limited support** Limited support**
Supported mounting holes Square or round Square or round Square, round, or threaded Square or round Square, round, or threaded
Thickness of mounting flanges 2.0-3.3 mm (0.08-0.13 inches) 2.0-3.3 mm (0.08-0.13 inches) 2.0-3.3 mm (0.08-0.13 inches) 2.0-3.3 mm (0.08-0.13 inches) 2.0-3.3 mm (0.08-0.13 inches)
Supported distance between front and rear mounting flanges‡ 610-864 mm (24-34 inches) 610-813 mm (24-32 inches) 635-813 mm (25-32 inches) 610-813 mm (24-32 inches) 635-813 mm (25-32 inches)
Rail length† 751 mm (29.6 inches) 740 mm (29.1 inches) 740 mm (29.1 inches) 820 mm (32.3 inches) 820 mm (32.3 inches)

* CMA mounting brackets are not preinstalled on the rail. The CMA mounting brackets are contained in the CMA option kit package and you will need to install the CMA mounting brackets first. For detailed instructions, refer to the documentation that comes with the CMA option kit.
** If you want to install the rails and a 0U PDU into the same rack, the rack must meet the height and depth requirements as described in ThinkSystem Rail Support Matrix.
‡ For best performance, it is recommended that you install the rails to the racks with a 719-mm distance (28.31-inch, Lenovo rack default distance) between the front and rear mounting flanges.
† Measured when mounted on the rack, from the front surface of the front mounting flange to the rear most point of the rail. Rail is in closed position.

Operating system support

The SR650 V3 supports the following operating systems:

  • Microsoft Windows 10 Professional (x64)
  • Microsoft Windows 11 Professional (x64)
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2019
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2022
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.7
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.1
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP4
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 Xen SP4
  • Ubuntu 22.04 LTS 64-bit
  • VMware ESXi 7.0 U3
  • VMware ESXi 8.0

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.lenovo.com/osig#servers=sr650-v3-7d75-7d76

For configure-to-order configurations, the server can be preloaded with VMware ESXi installed on M.2  cards or 7mm drives. Ordering information is listed in the following table.

Table 82. VMware ESXi preload
Feature code Description
BMEY VMware ESXi 7.0 U3 (Factory Installed)
BMT5 VMware ESXi 8.0 (Factory Installed)

You can download supported VMware vSphere hypervisor images from the following web page and load it on the M.2 drives or 7mm drives using the instructions provided:

https://vmware.lenovo.com/content/custom_iso/

Windows 10 and Windows 11

The SR650 V3 can now run Windows 10 and Windows 11, however only a subset of adapters and drives can be installed. For ease of configuration, additional Base CTO models 7D76CTO3WW and 7D75CTO3WW have been created to assist building a configuration that can be used with the client operating systems. See the Models section for details.

The XClarity management toolset is supported with Windows 10 and Windows 11.

Windows client license: A Windows client license for the system cannot be ordered from Lenovo nor can the OS be preloaded on the system in the factory. For the Windows license and for preloads, please contact your Lenovo business partner.

See the part number tables in the following sections to see which adapters are supported with Windows 10 and Windows 11:

GPU recommended: Lenovo recommends that if you plan to install Windows 10 or 11 on this server to run graphics-intensive applications, then you should selected a dedicated graphics adapter (GPU).

The following components are not supported:

  • Fibre Channel adapters
  • InfiniBand and VPI adapters
  • External storage adapters
  • Flash storage adapters

Physical and electrical specifications

The SR650 V3 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:

  • Width: 445 mm (17.5 inches)
  • Height: 87 mm (3.4 inches)
  • Depth: 766 mm (30.1 inches)

The following table lists the detailed dimensions. See the figure below for the definition of each dimension.

Table 83. Detailed dimensions
Dimension Description
482 mm Xa = Width, to the outsides of the front EIA flanges
435 mm Xb = Width, to the rack rail mating surfaces
445 mm Xc = Width, to the outer most chassis body feature
87 mm Ya = Height, from the bottom of chassis to the top of the chassis
698 mm Za = Depth, from the rack flange mating surface to the rearmost I/O port surface
732 mm Zb = Depth, from the rack flange mating surface to the rearmost feature of the chassis body
727 mm (≤1100W PSU)
755 mm (1800W PSU)
781 mm (2400W PSU)
Zc = Depth, from the rack flange mating surface to the rearmost feature such as power supply handle
34 mm Zd = Depth, from the forwardmost feature on front of EIA flange to the rack flange mating surface
46 mm Ze = Depth, from the front of security bezel (if applicable) or forwardmost feature to the rack flange mating surface

Rack server dimensions
Figure 26. Server dimensions

The shipping dimensions (cardboard packaging) of the SR650 V3 are as follows:

  • Width: 592 mm (23.3 inches)
  • Height: 282 mm (11.1 inches)
  • Depth: 992 mm (39.1 inches)

The server has the following weight:

  • Base configuration: 21.4 kg (47.2 lb)
  • Maximum weight: 38.8 kg (85.5 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
    • 180 to 300 Vdc (China only)
  • Inlet current: See the following table.
Table 84. Maximum inlet current
Part number Description 100V AC 200V AC 220V AC 240V DC
AC input power - 80 PLUS Titanium efficiency
4P57A82019 ThinkSystem 750W 230V Titanium Hot-Swap Gen2 Power Supply v3 No support 4A 3.6A 3.3A
4P57A72666 ThinkSystem 1100W 230V Titanium Hot-Swap Gen2 Power Supply No support 5.9A 5.3A 5A
4P57A78359 ThinkSystem 1800W 230V Titanium Hot-Swap Gen2 Power Supply No support 9.7A 8.7A 8.3A
4P57A72667 ThinkSystem 2600W 230V Titanium Hot-Swap Gen2 Power Supply No support 13.2A 13A 11.9A
AC input power - 80 PLUS Platinum efficiency
4P57A72670 ThinkSystem 750W 230V/115V Platinum Hot-Swap Gen2 Power Supply v3 8.4A 4.1A 3.69A 3.5A
4P57A72671 ThinkSystem 1100W 230V/115V Platinum Hot-Swap Gen2 Power Supply v3 12A 6A 5.4A 5.1A
4P57A26294 ThinkSystem V2 1800W (230V) Platinum Hot-Swap Power Supply v2 No support 10A 9.1A 9A
4P57A26295 ThinkSystem 2400W 230V Platinum Hot-Swap Gen2 Power Supply No support 14A 12.6A 12A

Electrical specifications for DC input power supply:

  • Input voltage: -48 to -60 Vdc
  • Inlet current (1100W power supply): 26 A

Operating environment

The SR650 V3 server complies with ASHRAE Class A2 specifications with most configurations, and depending on the hardware configuration, also complies with ASHRAE Class A3 and Class A4 specifications.

Depending on the hardware configuration, the SR650 V3 server also complies with ASHRAE Class H1 specification. System performance may be impacted when operating temperature is outside ASHRAE H1 specification.

Temperature and humidity

The server is supported in the following environment:

  • Air temperature:
    • Operating:
      • ASHRAE Class 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 Class 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 Class 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).
      • ASHRAE Class H1: 5 °C to 25 °C (41 °F to 77 °F); Decrease the maximum ambient temperature by 1°C for every 500 m (1640 ft) increase in altitude above 900 m (2,953 ft).
    • Server off: 5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F)
    • Shipment/storage: -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F)
  • Maximum altitude: 3,050 m (10,000 ft)
  • Relative Humidity (non-condensing):
    • Operating
      • ASHRAE Class A2: 8% 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)
      • ASHRAE Class H1: 8% to 80%; Maximum dew point: 17°C (63°F)
    • Shipment/storage: 8% to 90% 

Acoustical noise emissions

The server has the following acoustic noise emissions declaration:

  • Sound power level (LWAd):
    • Idling: 5.9 Bel (Min), 6.5 Bel (Typical), 7.3 Bel (GPU rich), 7.3 Bel (Storage rich)
    • Operating: 6.5 Bel (Min), 8.1 Bel (Typical), 8.7 Bel (GPU rich), 7.5 Bel (Storage rich)
  • Sound pressure level (LpAm):
    • Idling: 41.5 dBA (Min), 51 dBA (Typical), 60.2 dBA (GPU rich), 60.2 dBA (Storage rich)
    • Operating: 48.3 dBA (Min), 66.6 dBA (Typical), 71.9 dBA (GPU rich), 61.3 dBA (Storage 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:
    • Min: 2x 240W CPU, 12x 64GB RDIMMs, 8x SAS HDDs, RAID 940-8i, Intel E810-DA2 10/25GbE SFP28 2-Port OCP, 2x 1100W PSU
    • Typical: 2x 300W CPU, 24x 64GB RDIMMs, 16x SAS HDDs, RAID 940-8i, Intel E810-DA2 10/25GbE SFP28 2-Port OCP, 2x 1800W PSU
    • GPU rich: 2x 300W CPU, 24x 64GB RDIMMs, 16x SAS HDDs, RAID 940-16i, Intel E810-DA2 10/25GbE SFP28 2-Port OCP, 3x A100 80G GPUs, 2x 2400W PSU
    • Storage rich: 2x 240W CPU, 12x 64GB RDIMMs, 16x SAS HDDs, RAID 940-8i, Intel E810-DA2 10/25GbE SFP28 2-Port OCP, 2x 1800W PSU
  • Government regulations (such as those prescribed by OSHA or European Community Directives) may govern noise level exposure in the workplace and may apply to you and your server installation. The actual sound pressure levels in your installation depend upon a variety of factors, including the number of racks in the installation; the size, materials, and configuration of the room; the noise levels from other equipment; the room ambient temperature, and employee's location in relation to the equipment. Further, compliance with such government regulations depends on a variety of additional factors, including the duration of employees' exposure and whether employees wear hearing protection. Lenovo recommends that you consult with qualified experts in this field to determine whether you are in compliance with the applicable regulations.

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: 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:
      • 23 kg - 31 kg: 35 G for 152 in./sec velocity change across 6 surfaces (3x GPU config, 2.5” config)
      • 32 kg - 68 kg: 35 G for 136 in./sec velocity change across 6 surfaces (20x 3.5” HDD config)

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 worki