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Abstract
Tip: Starting October 1, 2024, ThinkAgile VX Certified Nodes are available only in limited countries. For more details on country coverage, please contact your Lenovo Sales Representative.
The Lenovo ThinkAgile VX630 V3 Integrated System and Certified Node are 2-socket 1U systems that feature the 5th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors (formerly code named "Emerald Rapids) and 4th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors (formerly code named "Sapphire Rapids). ThinkAgile VX630 provides up to 64 cores per 5th generation processor and up to 60 cores per 4th generation processor and support for the new PCIe 5.0 standard for I/O, the VX systems offer the ultimate in two-socket performance in a 1U form factor. VMware offers a unique, software-defined approach to hyper convergence, leveraging the hypervisor to deliver compute, storage and management in a tightly integrated software stack.
This product guide provides essential pre-sales information to understand the VX630 V3 systems, their key features and specifications, components and options, and configuration guidelines. This guide is intended for technical specialists, sales specialists, sales engineers, IT architects, and other IT professionals who want to learn more about the VX630 V3 systems and consider their use in IT solutions.
Boosting productivity to deliver outstanding service to hotel guests.
How MEININGER Hotels streamlined its business systems with Lenovo ThinkAgile VX servers, powered by 2nd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, to increase the performance of core applications two-fold and enable seamless experiences for customers.
Enabling gold-standard healthcare services:
How the Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University uses a hyperconverged infrastructure from Lenovo and VMware and Lenovo ThinkSystem solutions to support high-quality, high-availability healthcare, promoting better patient outcomes.
Streamlining the patient experience from end-to-end:
How Huguan County People's Hospital used a hyperconverged infrastructure solution from Lenovo and VMware to offer a fast, simple, and seamless electronic billing process for every patient.
Seizing a greater share of the rapidly expanding pharmaceutical market:
How Jiangxi Jemincare uses Lenovo ThinkAgile VX to support big data analytics that contributes to smarter decisions and sustainable business growth.
Increasing the prosperity of local businesses and citizens:
How Bank of Chaoyang uses Lenovo ThinkAgile VX solutions to support banking services that help to stimulate regional economic growth, increase financial inclusion, and alleviate poverty.
Pivoting to remote work to meet the challenges of COVID-19:
How Konecta Peru seamlessly transitioned to remote work rapidly and without any upfront capital investment with Lenovo TruScale Infrastructure Services.
Supporting supply chain innovation with a powerful hyperconverged platform.
Getting fresh produce from field to fork.
How Perfection Fresh Australia used a Lenovo ThinkAgile VX Series hyperconverged infrastructure to boost the availability and resilience of its critical operational systems, helping it to deliver the freshest fruit and vegetables to customers.
Powering business growth and streamlining distribution with a flexible as-a-Service solution:
How Servimed leverages Lenovo ThinkAgile VX hyperconverged solutions, powered by VMware vSAN® software and integrated by Lenovo TruScale™ Infrastructure Services, to simplify its IT infrastructure, unlocking new efficiencies and boosting productivity.
Putting a Pacific Island nation on the digital map:
How the Government of Niue used Lenovo ThinkAgile VX technology to transform citizens’ access to government services and participate in today’s digital world.
Enabling scalability and resilience for mission-critical airport systems as passenger numbers soar:
How Xinjiang Civil Aviation Information Network Co, Ltd used a hyperconverged solution based on Lenovo ThinkAgile VX7520 appliances, powered by VMware vSAN™, to enable scalable, reliable, and high-performance data processing that helps keep civil air travel in Xinjiang flowing smoothly.
Enabling non-stop availability for a dynamic retail environment:
How Grupo Ali used Lenovo ThinkAgile VX solutions virtualized with VMware vSAN™ software to unlock greater resilience for both brick and mortar and online stores, driving a growth in sales.
Delivering a leading learning experience:
How Tama University used Lenovo ThinkAgile VX Series hyperconverged solutions to scale up its virtual desktop infrastructure to support a growing student body.
Future-proofing IT to ensure continuity of care.
Treating more patients in a COVID surge.
Safeguarding critical banking systems.
Helping clients prepare for the future of work.
Supporting superior educational experiences.
Elevating service for students and staff:
Vocational school XVTA chose a hyper-converged infrastructure from Lenovo and VMware to keep critical systems running at their best while simplifying management and supercharging data availability.
Improving agility in the workplace:
When the COVID-19 pandemic prevented staff from working in its offices and branches, Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Romania aimed to accelerate internal adoption of digital channels. To ensure employees can work securely from anywhere, the bank deployed a virtual desktop infrastructure solution running on Lenovo ThinkAgile VX Series hyperconverged infrastructure, powered by 2nd Gen Intel© Xeon© Scalable processors. Today, employees can work remotely or in the office with double the application performance-- helping the bank maintain a high quality of service to customers.
Bringing the cloud in-house:
To support new digital offerings, KOMSCO was using computing and storage resources from a public cloud service provider. Over time, service levels were falling, yet at the same time the fees were rising. KOMSCO chose to migrate to an on-premises private cloud running on Lenovo ThinkAgile VX 7000 Series hyperconverged appliances with integrated VMware vSAN™ software. This hyperconverged solution from Lenovo and VMware has enhanced the performance and stability of KOMSCO’s systems while improving the ease of operation. KOMSCO also benefits from significant cost savings, and can now flexibly re-assign resources as workload priorities change.
A better way to grow across borders:
Bringbuys Cloud upgrades its cross-border e-commerce platform with a hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) from Lenovo and VMware, giving clients a powerful, secure, and flexible all-in-one solution to simplify operations and sell internationally.
Empowering product engineers to collaborate more effectively:
By moving 200 virtual CAD workstations across Europe to Lenovo TruScale Infrastructure as a Service with a flexible pay-as-you-go consumption model, ZKW Group benefits from faster scalability, improved sustainability, and lower costs per user.
Accelerating the public sector's journey to cloud:
Trust Systems chooses Lenovo TruScale to power its new hybrid multi-cloud solution. With Lenovo TruScale Infrastructure as a Service, Trust Systems gained the agility to deliver an OpEx model to its clients.
Boosting CAD performance for cutting-edge product development
To break the cycle of costly CAD workstation refreshes, AICHELIN Group signed up for Lenovo TruScale Infrastructure as a Service. With virtual desktops running on Lenovo ThinkAgile VX Series nodes powered by high-performance AMD EPYC™ 73F3 Processors, the company can cut costs and scale seamlessly while the Lenovo Managed Services team makes sure the solution runs smoothly around the clock.
Ramping up new semiconductor business
With its Manufacturing Execution System running on ThinkAgile VX, a hyperconverged infrastructure from Lenovo and VMware by Broadcom, SHYICC is on the path to rapid growth and reliable delivery of semiconductor packaging solutions.
Bringing innovative financing solutions to more customers
To support its growing financing business, FEHORIZON Leasing replatformed its mission-critical applications to a hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) from Lenovo and VMware by Broadcom—boosting scalability, simplifying management, and improving cost-efficiency.
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Change History
Changes in the August 13, 2024 update:
- Added support for the following Network Adapters- Network adapters section:
- ThinkSystem Intel I350 1GbE RJ45 4-Port OCP Ethernet Adapter V2, 4XC7A88428
- Added internal drive support for the following: see Internal drive options section
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 MAX 1.6TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A95055
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 MAX 3.2TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A95056
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 MAX 6.4TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A95057
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 MAX 12.8TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A95058
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 PRO 1.92TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A95050
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 PRO 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A95051
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 PRO 7.68TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A95052
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 PRO 15.36TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A95053
- Added support for the following memory- Memory section:
- ThinkSystem 48GB TruDDR5 4800MHz (2Rx8) RDIMM, 4X77A87033
- ThinkSystem 96GB TruDDR5 4800MHz (2Rx4) RDIMM, 4X77A87034
Introduction
The Lenovo ThinkAgile VX630 V3 Integrated System and Certified Node are 2-socket 1U systems that feature the 5th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors (formerly code named "Emerald Rapids) and 4th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors (formerly code named "Sapphire Rapids). ThinkAgile VX630 provides up to 64 cores per 5th generation processor and up to 60 cores per 4th generation processor and support for the new PCIe 5.0 standard for I/O, the VX systems offer the ultimate in two-socket performance in a 1U form factor. VMware offers a unique, software-defined approach to hyper convergence, leveraging the hypervisor to deliver compute, storage and management in a tightly integrated software stack.
Suggested uses: Inference, virtualization, VDI, HPC,
Figure 1. Lenovo ThinkAgile VX630 V3 with 2.5-inch drive bays
Did you know?
The ThinkAgile VX630 V3 Integrated System and Certified Node are built on the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR630 V3 server that features enterprise-class reliability, management, and security.
The VX630 V3 Integrated Systems comes paired with Premier Support that offers a single point of support for quick 24/7 problem reporting and resolution.
Key features
ThinkAgile features
The ThinkAgile VX630 V3 Integrated System and Certified Node offer the following key features:
- Factory-integrated, pre-configured ready-to-go integrated systems built on proven and reliable Lenovo ThinkSystem servers that provide compute power for a variety of workloads and applications and powered by industry-leading hyperconverged infrastructure software from VMware.
- Provide quick and convenient path to implement a hyperconverged solution powered by VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) or VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF) software stacks with "one stop shop" and a single point of contact provided by Lenovo for purchasing, deploying, and supporting the solution.
- Meet various workload demands with cost-efficient hybrid or performance-optimized all-flash storage configurations.
- Deliver fully validated and integrated hardware and firmware that is certified with VMware by Broadcom.
- ThinkAgile Integrated Systems are bundled with Premier Support providing a single-point-of-contact for quick 24/7 hardware and software support, problem reporting and resolution.
- They also come with deployment delivered by Lenovo Professional Services and VMware software licenses.*
- Five-year hardware warranty, bundled with Premier Support that provides a 24x7 Single Point of Support
The VMware software running on ThinkAgile VX630 V3 Integrated System and Certified Node delivers the following key features:
- Distributed architecture that allows "pay-as-you-grow", non-disruptive scaling by adding new nodes to the cluster (scale-out) to increase capacity and performance.
- Advanced capacity management, including deduplication, compression, and erasure coding (RAID 5/6), which helps deliver greater storage utilization with dramatically lower storage capacity and costs.
- Automation of VM storage provisioning and control of storage service levels (capacity, performance, availability) with VM-centric policies to load balance storage resources.
- Native HCI security solution with two-factor authentication (SecurID and CAC) and data-at-rest encryption that does not require self-encrypting drives (SEDs).
- Stretched cluster with local and site failure protection between two geographically dispersed sites for higher level of availability with near zero downtime.
- Centralized management with provisioning, administering, and monitoring virtual resources across multiple hosts and clusters from a centralized interface.
- Rapid workload provisioning, simplified data center operations, increased business efficiency, and decreased CAPEX and OPEX costs.
- VM and data protection with agent-less, image-level virtual machine backups and application-aware protection for business-critical Microsoft applications (Exchange, SQL Server, SharePoint) along with WAN-efficient, encrypted backup data replication.
- Reduced unplanned downtime and virtually eliminated planned downtime for server and storage maintenance with live workload migration, high availability, and fault tolerance.
- Enhanced application performance and availability with resource management, load balancing, and access prioritization.
- Intelligent operations management and automation to proactively monitor and manage compute, storage, and networking resources, identify performance bottlenecks, and re-balance workloads by leveraging predictive analytics.
- Capacity planning and optimization guidance to address future needs with performance trends, projections and extended forecasts.
- Managing remote offices and branch offices with rapid provisioning of servers through virtualization, minimization of host configuration drift, and enhanced visibility into regulatory compliance, across multiple sites.
*Customers now have the ability to opt out of these features. Please check sections on Software and Deployment Services for more information.
Hardware features
The VX systems are based on the SR630 V3 and have the following hardware features:
Scalability and performance
The VX630 V3 offer numerous features to boost performance, improve scalability and reduce costs:
- Supports one or two 5th Gen Intel Xeon Processor Scalable processors
- Up to 64 cores and 128 threads
- Core speeds of up to 3.9 GHz
- TDP ratings of up to 350 W
- Supports one or two 4th Gen 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 5600 MHz (5th Gen processors) or 4800 MHz (4th Gen processors)
- Supports 2 DIMMs per channel operating at 4800 MHz (5th Gen processors) or 4400 MHz (4th Gen processors)
- Using 256GB 3DS RDIMMs, the server supports up to 8TB of system memory
- Supports up to three single-width GPUs, each up to 75W for substantial processing power in a 1U system.
- Supports up to 12x 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays, by using combinations of front-accessible (up to 10 bays) and rear-accessible (2 bays).
- Supports four 3.5-inch drive bays for lower-cost high-capacity HDD storage.
- Supports up to 12x NVMe drives without oversubscription of PCIe lanes (1:1 connectivity) and without the need for additional NVMe adapters. The use of NVMe drives maximizes drive I/O performance, in terms of throughput and latency.
- Supports up to two externally accessible 7mm hot-swap drives with RAID functionality for operating system boot functions.
- Supports M.2 drives for convenient operating system boot functions. Available M.2 adapters support either one M.2 drive or two M.2 drives in a RAID 1 configuration for performance and reliability.
- 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.
- The server offers up to three PCIe 5.0 slots, all with rear access, plus an internal bay for a cabled RAID adapter or HBA, plus a slot dedicated to the OCP adapter.
Availability and serviceability
The VX630 V3 provide many features to simplify serviceability and increase system uptime:
- The server offers Single Device Data Correction (SDDC, also known as Chipkill), Adaptive Double-Device Data Correction (ADDDC, also known as Redundant Bit Steering or RBS), and memory mirroring for redundancy in the event of a non-correctable memory failure.
- The server offers hot-swap drives for greater system uptime.
- Available M.2 boot adapters support RAID-1 which can enable 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 eight hot-swap redundant fans to provide availability for business-critical applications.
- 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), fans, power supplies, server ambient and subcomponent temperatures. Alerts can be surfaced through the XClarity Controller to managers such as Lenovo XClarity Administrator and VMware vCenter. 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 2 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 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 VX630 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). Optional support for a second dedicated BMC management port, installed in the OCP adapter bay.
- 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 VX630 V3 offer the following energy-efficiency features to save energy, reduce operational costs, and increase energy availability:
- Energy-efficient system board components help lower operational costs.
- Carbon offset is available at click of button. You can project the carbon emissions per device for an average lifecycle (up to 5 years). That information is available here
- 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.
- Support for 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.
- 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.
Components and connectors
The ThinkAgile VX630 V3 Integrated System and Certified Node are based on the ThinkSystem SR630 V3 server.
The following figure shows the front of the VX630 V3 with 2.5-inch drives.
Figure 2. Front view of the ThinkAgile 630 V3 with 2.5-inch drives
The following figure shows the front of the 630 V3 with 3.5-inch drives.
Figure 3. Front view of the ThinkAgile630 V3 with 3.5-inch drives
The following figure shows the components visible from the rear of the server. As shown, there are four different configurations available, including two with rear-mounted drive bays: two 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays (SAS, SATA or NVMe) or new 7mm thickness hot-swap drives (SATA or NVMe).
Standard specifications
The ThinkAgile VX630 V3 Integrated System and Certified Node are based on the ThinkSystem SR630 V3 server.
The following table provides an overview comparison between the VX systems.
The following table lists the standard specifications.
| Components | Specification |
|---|---|
| Machine types | 7D6X - 3 year warranty |
| Form factor | 1U rack. |
| Cluster Size | With Lenovo ThinkAgile VX Series & VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), you need a minimum of 4 nodes to create a management domain cluster. With Lenovo ThinkAgile VX Series & VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF), you can create a vSAN cluster with a minimum 3 hosts and a maximum of 64 hosts. Requires vSAN 7.0 and later releases. |
| Processor | Supports one or two 5th generation Intel Xeon Scalable processor (formerly codenamed "Emerald Rapids") or 4th-generation Intel Xeon Scalable processor (formerly codenamed "Sapphire Rapids"). Supports up to 64 cores per 5th generation processor and up to 60 cores per 4th generation processor, core speeds of up to 3.9 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. DIMM slots are shared between standard system memory and persistent memory. DIMMs operate at up to 5600 MHz at 1 DPC and up to 4400 MHz at 2 DPC. |
| Memory maximum | With RDIMMs: Up to 8TB by using 32x 256GB 3DS RDIMMs |
| 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. |
| Drive bays |
Up to 4x 3.5-inch or 12x 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays:
Note: EDSFF drive bays are currently not supported. |
| Storage controller |
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| 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 1GbE, 10GbE, 25GbE and 100GbE network connectivity. One port can optionally be shared with the XClarity Controller 2 (XCC2) management processor for Wake-on-LAN and NC-SI support. |
| PCI Expansion slots |
Up to 3x PCIe 5.0 slots, all with rear access, plus a slot dedicated to the OCP adapter. Slot availability is based on riser selection and rear drive bay selection. Slot 3 requires two processors. Four choices for rear-access slots:
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. |
| GPU support | Supports up to 3x single-wide GPUs |
| Ports |
Front: 1x USB 3.1 G1 (5 Gb/s) port, 1x USB 2.0 port (also for XCC local management), External diagnostics port, optional VGA port. Rear: 2x USB 3.1 G1 (5 Gb/s) ports and 1x USB 2.0 port, 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). Optional second RJ-45 1GbE systems management port for XCC remote management (installed in OCP adapter slot). Internal: 1x USB 3.1 G1 connector for operating system or license key purposes |
| Cooling | Up to 8x N+1 redundant hot swap 40 mm fans, configuration dependent. 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 and 1800 W 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 2.5-inch front drive bays can optionally support an Integrated Diagnostics Panel. XClarity Controller 2 (XCC2) embedded management based on the ASPEED AST2600 baseboard management controller (BMC), XClarity Administrator centralized infrastructure delivery, XClarity Integrator plugins, and XClarity Energy Manager centralized server power management. Optional XCC Platinum to enable remote control functions and other features. |
| 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. |
| Software |
All ThinkAgile VX Series products (Integrated Systems and Certified Nodes) will support the following Primary Software Stack (3-year & 5-year terms) and Add-Ons. Primary Software
Add-On Options (requires purchase of a Primary Software version)
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| Hypervisors | VMware ESXi. See Operating system support section for details. |
| 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: 440 mm (17.3 in.), height: 43 mm (1.7 in.), depth: 773 mm (30.4 in.). |
| Weight | Maximum: 26.3 kg (58 lb) |
Models
Factory-integrated models of the integrated systems and certified nodes are configured by using the Lenovo Data Center Solution Configurator (DCSC), http://dcsc.lenovo.com
To ensure that the controlled GPUs and accelerators are only sold in the supported markets, the following configure-to-order base machine-type models (CTO MTMs) are selectable in DCSC:
- Standard Open models are available in all markets worldwide. Controlled GPUs cannot be configured using these models. These are CTO1WW models.
- GPU Controlled models are used to order any of the controlled GPUs and accelerators. Controlled models are not available in affected markets. If you start from a controlled model, your configuration must include a controlled GPUs.
Note:
- For all models listed in the GPU Controlled models column, one of the controlled GPUs must be selected in the DCSC configurator. DCSC will display an error if you configuration does not include one of the controlled GPUs.
- It is highly recommended to engage a Lenovo representative early in a project that includes the ThinkAgile VX Series Integrated Systems and Certified Nodes
The following table lists the base CTO models.
Comparison with the ThinkSystem SR630 V3
The ThinkAgile VX630 V3 Integrated System and Certified Node are based on the ThinkSystem SR630 V3 server, however there are key differences:
- No onboard SATA controller support
- Persistent Memory not supported
- RAID adapter supported for boot only
- No SATA HDDs
- Encryption not supported on SED drives
- Fibre Channel support for data migration only
- No InfiniBand support
- Drives are categorized as Cache or Capacity drives and are formed as disk groups (up to 5 disk groups for OSA configurations. ESA configurations only consist of a storage tier, no cache drives or disk groups required
For details about the ThinkSystem SR630 V3, see the SR630 V3 product guide:
https://lenovopress.com/lp1600-thinksystem-sr630-v3-server
To verify what specific hardware components are supported with the VX630 V3, see the DCSC configurator:
https://dcsc.lenovo.com
Processors
The VX630 V3 supports processors in either the 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processor family or the 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processor family.
Topics in this section:
5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors
The VX630 V3 systems support the following processors. The systems support 1 or 2 processors installed.
For details about these options, including configuration rules, see the SR630 V3 product guide:
https://lenovopress.com/lp1600-thinksystem-sr630-v3-server#processors
4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors
The VX630 V3 systems support the following processors. The systems support 1 or 2 processors installed.
For details about these options, including configuration rules, see the SR630 V3 product guide:
https://lenovopress.com/lp1600-thinksystem-sr630-v3-server#processors
Memory
5th Generation Memory options
The VX630 V3 systems support the following 5th generation memory options.
For details about these options, including configuration rules, see the SR630 V3 product guide:
https://lenovopress.com/lp1600-thinksystem-sr630-v3-server#memory-options
4th Generation Memory options
The VX630 V3 systems support the following 4th generation memory options.
For details about these options, including configuration rules, see the SR630 V3 product guide:
https://lenovopress.com/lp1600-thinksystem-sr630-v3-server#memory-options
Disk Groups
The following table lists the supported Disk Groups for each VX system.
Internal storage
The VX630 V3 support 4x 3.5-inch or 12x 2.5-inch drive bays, depending on the selected chassis and backplane configuration.
- Front drive bays:
- 12x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap bays
- 12x 2.5-inch NVMe hot-swap bays
- Rear drive bays
- 4x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap bays
- 4x 3.5-inch NVMe hot-swap bays
- Also supports 2x 7mm hot-swap drives bays
The server also supports two M.2 drives, installed in an M.2 adapter internal to the server for boot drives. These are an alternative to the 7mm hot-swap drives.
The choice of backplanes supported varies by system, as listed in the following table.
For details about these options, including configuration rules, see the SR630 V3 product guide:
https://lenovopress.com/lp1600-thinksystem-sr630-v3-server#internal-storage
For OS boot functions, the systems also support one or two 7mm hot-swap drives at the rear of the server, or one or two M.2 drives installed on an adapter internal to the server. The following table lists the supported controllers/enablement kits for M.2 and 7mm boot drives.
For details about these options, including configuration rules, see the SR630 V3 product guide:
https://lenovopress.com/lp1600-thinksystem-sr630-v3-server#internal-storage
Controllers for internal storage
The VX630 V3 support the following storage controller options.
For details about these options, including configuration rules, see the SR630 V3 product guide:
https://lenovopress.com/lp1600-thinksystem-sr630-v3-server#controllers-for-internal-storage
Internal drive options
This section lists the supported drives:
- Boot drives
- Internal drives for VX630 V3 Integrated System
- Internal drives for VX630 V3 Certified Node
Configuration Note:
- VMware will no longer support higher capacity hard drives greater than 8TB
- Express Storage Architecture (ESA) supports a minimum of 2 drives and a maximum of 24 drives. Please reference the vSAN ESA ReadyNode Hardware Guidance for additional requirements.
- VMware vSAN certification for Generic NVMe drives: The drives are listed in the VMware Compatibility Guide (VCG) under the drive vendor company name instead of Lenovo. To check a drive for vSAN certification, search the VCG using the Supplier part number. Part numbers can be found using the Product Guide for the corresponding Drive Family on Lenovo Press https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/servers/options/drives#sort=last_update.
Boot drives
The VX630 V3 systems support the following drive for boot functions.
Internal drives for VX630 V3 Integrated System
The following table lists the drives supported in the VX630 V3 Integrated System. For both All Flash Storage and Hybrid Storage configurations, drives are classified as either Cache drives, Capacity drives, or both.
Internal drives for VX630 V3 Certified Node
The following table lists the drives supported in the VX630 V3 Certified Node. For both All Flash Storage and Hybrid Storage configurations, drives are classified as either Cache drives, Capacity drives, or both.
Network adapters
The VX630 V3 systems support the following networking options.
For details about these options, including configuration rules, see the SR630 V3 product guide:
https://lenovopress.com/lp1600-thinksystem-sr630-v3-server#i-o-expansion
https://lenovopress.com/lp1600-thinksystem-sr630-v3-server#network-adapters
GPU adapters
The VX630 V3 systems support the following GPU options.
For details about these options, including configuration rules, see the SR630 V3 product guide:
https://lenovopress.com/lp1600-thinksystem-sr630-v3-server#gpu-adapters
Fibre Channel host bus adapters
Operating system support
The ThinkAgile VX630 V3 Integrated System supports the following operating systems:
- ESXi 7.0u3 (Factory Installed)
- ESXi 8.0u1 (Factory Installed)
- ESXi 8.0u3 (Factory Installed)
The ThinkAgile VX630 V3 Certified Node supports the following operating systems:
- ESXi 7.0u3 (Factory Installed)
- ESXi 8.0u1 (Factory Installed)
- ESXi 8.0u2 (Factory Installed)
- ESXi 8.0u3 (Factory Installed)
Configuration Note:
VMware vSAN certification for Generic NVMe drives: The drives are listed in the VMware Compatibility Guide (VCG) under the drive vendor company name instead of Lenovo. To check a drive for vSAN certification, search the VCG using the Supplier part number. Part numbers can be found using the Product Guide for the corresponding Drive Family on Lenovo Press https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/servers/options/drives#sort=last_update.
For further details, including any restrictions, see the OS Interoperability Guide:
https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/osig#term=vx&support=all
Software
ThinkAgile VX Series offerings are available with the VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF) primary software stack options. Licenses can be purchased through flexible term subscription-based models with 3-year or 5-year durations. In addition to the primary stack options, advanced service add-on options are available for features like vSAN additional capacity, Live Recovery, Firewall with Advanced Threat Prevention, Avi Load Balancer and Private AI Foundation.
Customers who have purchased VMware Licenses directly from Broadcom or an approved distributor can receive the experience of the certified node by choosing “Customer has VMware by Broadcom Software License” in their DCSC configuration.
Lenovo offers the following VMware software license and support options for ThinkAgile VX Series systems:
- Primary Software
- VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)
- VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF)
- Add-On Options (requires purchase of a Primary Software version)
- VMware vSAN (for capacity over TiB allocation from primary SKU)
- VMware Live Recovery
- VMware vDefend Firewall Bundle (requires VCF)
- VMware vDefend Firewall with Advanced Threat Prevention Bundle (requires VCF)
- VMware Avi Load Balancer
- VMware Private AI Foundation (requires VCF)
For details and ordering information, see the VMware Software Solution Product Guide:
https://lenovopress.com/lp1265-vmware-software-solution-product-guide
Configuration notes:
- VMware software licenses that are available for selection include 3-year, or 5-year software support (matches the duration of the selected solution-level warranty period).
- The quantity of processor core count-based licenses is derived by the configuration tool based on the number of processors selected.
- The quantity of VM-based licenses is specified based on VM requirements.
ThinkAgile VX Deployer Tool
The ThinkAgile VX Deployer tool is a web-based UI used to simplify and automate the deployment of Lenovo ThinkAgile VX systems within VMware vSAN clusters. The ThinkAgile VX Deployer tool can install and configure the following software:
VMware ESXi
VMware ESXi is a bare-metal hypervisor that the ThinkAgile VX Deployer tool installs on the hardware of each host in the cluster. ESXi translates requests between the physical and virtual resources, making virtualization possible.
VMware vCenter Server
VMware vCenter Server is a management console that provides a centralized platform for controlling VMware vSphere environments. One service that runs in VMware vCenter Server is VMware vLCM, which provides centralized and simplified management to install software, maintain that software through updates and upgrades, and decommission it.
Lenovo® XClarity Integrator
Lenovo XClarity Integrator is the hardware support manager (HSM) used by vCenter for firmware upgrades. Lenovo XClarity Integrator fully integrates with VMware vLCM to give the VMware vCenter Server software visibility into Lenovo hardware. The interface for the ThinkAgile VX Deployer tool is a straightforward web-based installation wizard with three top-level options:
- Install a new cluster (using the wizard).
- Add nodes to an existing cluster (using the wizard).
- Use a configuration file to install a new cluster or add nodes to an existing cluster.
Prowess testing included all three of these options, plus some key lifecycle-management features in VMware vCenter Server. To view the results of our testing please use the link https://prowessconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/lenovo-thinkagile-vx-hci-easy-deployment-operation-vmware-1.pdf
Warranty and Support
The VX630 V3 have a 3-year warranty based on the machine type:
- 7D6X - 3 year warranty
The ThinkAgile VX Series Integrated Systems can be configured with a three- or five-year hardware warranty with 24x7 ThinkAgile Advantage Single Point of Support (Lenovo server hardware and VMware software; requires an active software support contract purchased either from VMware or Lenovo) and various levels of coverage with a well-defined scope of services, including service hours, response time, term of service, and service agreement terms and conditions.
The Lenovo local support centers perform Premier determination and resolution for hardware-related issues and escalate to VMware, on behalf of the customer, for software-related problem determination. VMware will contact the customer and will own the software-related problem resolution until closure.
Our global network of regional support centers offers consistent, local-language support enabling you to vary response times and level of service to match the criticality of your support needs:
- Standard Next Business Day – Best choice for non-essential systems requiring simple maintenance.
- Premier Next Business Day – Best choice for essential systems requiring technical expertise from senior-level Lenovo engineers.
- Premier 24x7 4-Hour Response – Best choice for systems where maximum uptime is critical.
- Premier Enhanced Storage Support 24x7 4-Hour Response – Best choice for storage systems where maximum uptime is critical.
For more information, consult the brochure Lenovo Operational Support Services for Data Centers Services.
Software maintenance
The ThinkAgile VX Series Integrated Systems (appliances) or Certified Nodes can include three-, or five-year software subscription (matches the duration of the selected warranty period) that entitles customers to submit service requests to troubleshoot VMware software issues and receive code updates, including fixes, patches, and new software releases.
The Lenovo local support centers perform problem determination and resolution for hardware-related issues and escalate to VMware, on behalf of the customer, for software-related problem determination. Lenovo will contact the customer and will own the software-related problem resolution until closure.
For the VMware by Broadcom license purchased from Lenovo together with the ThinkAgile VX Series Certifed Nodes, software support that is provided by VMware includes Production-level support with 24x7 phone and web coverage with the following target response times (priorities are defined by VMware based on the impact on productivity):
- Severity 1 (Critical: Substantial loss or disruption of service, significant risk of data loss): 30 minutes
- Severity 2 (Major: Operations are severely constrained, significant impact): 4 business hours
- Severity 3 (Minor: Non-critical loss of functionality, minimal impact): 8 business hours
- Severity 4 (Cosmetic: General questions): 12 business hours
For the VMware software and subscription licenses provided by the customer, software support that is provided by VMware is based on the support level included with these licenses. VMware by Broadcom will contact the customer and will own the software-related problem resolution until closure.
Deployment services
The following optional Lenovo basic installation services are available for the ThinkAgile VX Series Integrated Systems (appliances):
- Unpacking and inspecting the systems
- Mounting the systems in a rack cabinet
- Connecting the systems to electrical power and network
- Checking and updating firmware to the latest levels
- Verifying operations
- Disposal of the packaging materials (within the customer site)
ThinkAgile VX Integrated Systems include deployment services delivered by Lenovo Professional Services for the ultimate customer experience. However, “Channel Partner Provided” option is also available on DCSC. By choosing this option, Lenovo Customer or Lenovo Business Partner assumes the full responsibility to perform the deployment services for the quoted system. It is strongly recommended that Lenovo Professional Services or approved business partners are used to perform the deployment services.
The following additional Lenovo deployment services are available for the ThinkAgile VX Series with VMware vSphere Foundation solution to get customers up and running quickly. You can use the table below to add these services:
- Conducting remote preparation and planning
- Verifying firmware versions and performing firmware updates, if needed
- Configuring XCC management settings
- Configuring hypervisor settings
- Configuring vSAN
- Configuring VMware vCenter Server and discovering hosts and storage
- Configuring Lenovo XClarity network settings and performing discovery and inventory
- Transferring knowledge
- Developing post-installation documentation
The following Lenovo deployment services are provided with the ThinkAgile VX Series with VMware Cloud Foundation co-engineered solution to get customers up and running quickly:
- Planning and Design
- Collect technical details for hardware and VMware environment
- Plan the architecture based on Customer’s business and tech requirements
- Fill the VCF Plan, Prepare Workbook
- Implementation
- Configure hardware (XCC IP, UEFI), upgrade firmware via OneCLI or BoMC
- Deploy & Configure ESXi, Cloud Builder & import VCF Workbook, Lenovo xClarity software components
- Check compliance with VX Best Recipes
- Handover
- BAU updates based on VCF releases and VX Best Recipes
- VMware Async Patch Tool (if required)
- Readiness Handover
- Create handover document and knowledge transfer
- Includes details for each deployed component
The following table lists ThinkAgile Health Check & Deployment offerings are available for ThinkAgile VX customers. These offerings are performed by Lenovo Professional Services.
- Onsite Deployment: Install, configure, and validate solution on-site, and conduct knowledge transfer.
- Remote Deployment: Install, configure, and validate solution remotely, and conduct knowledge transfer.
- Remote Health Check: Report & remediation of hardware and cluster health issues, including firmware and software updates.
For more information, refer to the Data Center Implementation Services web page:
https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/data-center/services/implementation-services/
Lenovo TruScale
Lenovo TruScale XaaS is your set of flexible IT services that makes everything easier. Streamline IT procurement, simplify infrastructure and device management, and pay only for what you use – so your business is free to grow and go anywhere.
Lenovo TruScale is the unified solution that gives you simplified access to:
- The industry’s broadest portfolio – from pocket to cloud – all delivered as a service
- A single-contract framework for full visibility and accountability
- The global scale to rapidly and securely build teams from anywhere
- Flexible fixed and metered pay-as-you-go models with minimal upfront cost
- The growth-driving combination of hardware, software, infrastructure, and solutions – all from one single provider with one point of accountability.
For information about Lenovo TruScale offerings that are available in your region, contact your local Lenovo sales representative or business partner.
Regulatory compliance
The server conforms to the following standards:
- Energy Star 3.0
- FCC: Verified to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Class A
- Canada ICES-003, issue 6, Class A
- UL/IEC 62368-1
- CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 62368-1
- NOM-019
- Argentina IEC 62368-1
- Japan VCCI, Class A
- Australia/New Zealand AS/NZS CISPR 32, Class A; AS/NZS 60950.1
- IEC 60950-1 & IEC 62368-1 (CB Certificate and CB Test Report)
- China CCC (GB4943.1), GB9254 Class A, GB17625.1
- Taiwan BSMI CNS13438, Class A; CNS14336-1; section 5 of CNS15663
- Korea KN32, Class A; KN35
- Russia, Belorussia and Kazakhstan, EAC: TP TC 004/2011 (for Safety); TP TC 020/2011 (for EMC); TP EAC 037/2016 (for RoHS)
- CE Mark (EN55032 Class A, EN60950-1, EN62368-1, EN55024, EN55035, EN61000-3-2, (EU) 2019/424, EN 50581-1 and EN61000-3-3)
- CISPR 32, Class A
- TUV-GS (EN62368-1, EK1-ITB2000, AfPS GS 01 PAK Par. 3.1)
- India BIS certification
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Related publications and links
For more information, see these resources:
- Lenovo ThinkAgile VX Series
https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/data-center/software-defined-infrastructure/ThinkAgile-VX-Series/p/WMD00000340 - ThinkAgile VX - Best Recipes
http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/HT505302 - VMware documentation
https://docs.vmware.com/ - ThinkSystem SR630 V3 product guide:
https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp1600-thinksystem-sr630-v3-server
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Changes in the August 13, 2024 update:
- Added support for the following Network Adapters- Network adapters section:
- ThinkSystem Intel I350 1GbE RJ45 4-Port OCP Ethernet Adapter V2, 4XC7A88428
- Added internal drive support for the following: see Internal drive options section
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 MAX 1.6TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A95055
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 MAX 3.2TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A95056
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 MAX 6.4TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A95057
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 MAX 12.8TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A95058
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 PRO 1.92TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A95050
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 PRO 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A95051
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 PRO 7.68TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A95052
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 PRO 15.36TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A95053
- Added support for the following memory- Memory section:
- ThinkSystem 48GB TruDDR5 4800MHz (2Rx8) RDIMM, 4X77A87033
- ThinkSystem 96GB TruDDR5 4800MHz (2Rx4) RDIMM, 4X77A87034
Changes in the June13, 2024 update:
- Updated Software to reflect new software subscriptions from VMware by Broadcom: see Software section
Changes in the March 26, 2024 update:
- Changed ThinkAgile Advantage support to ThinkAgile Premier Support
Changes in the February 27, 2024 update:
- Added support for the following adapters and enablement kits- Internal-Storage section
- ThinkSystem 7mm SATA/NVMe 2-Bay Rear Hot-Swap RAID Enablement Kit, 4Y37A90063
- ThinkSystem M.2 RAID B540i-2i SATA/NVMe Adapter, 4Y37A90062
- Added internal drive support for the following: see Internal drive options section
- ThinkSystem M.2 ER3 240GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb NHS SSD, 4XB7A89422
- ThinkSystem M.2 ER3 480GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb NHS SSD, 4XB7A90049
- ThinkSystem M.2 ER3 960GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb NHS SSD, 4XB7A90230
Changes in the February 13, 2024 update:
- Added support for the following GPU Controlled models - see Models section
- ThinkAgile VX630 V3 Integrated System, 7D6XCTOAWW
- ThinkAgile VX630 V3 Certified Node, 7D6XCTOBWW
Changes in the January 16, 2024 update
- added support for processors - Processors section
- Intel Xeon 5423N 20C 145W 2.1GHz Processor, BXHX
- Intel Xeon 5433N 20C 160W 2.3GHz Processor, BXHY
- Intel Xeon 6403N 24C 185W 1.9GHz Processor, BYQK
- Intel Xeon 6423N 28C 195W 2.0GHz Processor, BYQH
- Intel Xeon 6433N 32C 205W 2.0GHz Processor, BYQJ
- Intel Xeon 6443N 32C 195W 1.6GHz Processor, BYQG
- Intel Xeon Gold 6530 32C 270W 2.1GHz Processor, BYWK
- Intel Xeon Platinum 8558 48C 330W 2.1GHz Processor, BYW5
- Intel Xeon Platinum 8558U 48C 300W 2.0GHz Processor, BYWE
- Intel Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ 48C 350W 2.3GHz Processor, BYWF
- Intel Xeon Platinum 8570 56C 350W 2.1GHz Processor, BYWG
- Intel Xeon Platinum 8571N 52C 300W 2.4GHz Processor, BYWD
- Intel Xeon Platinum 8580 60C 350W 2.0GHz Processor, BYWH
- Intel Xeon Platinum 8581V 60C 270W 2.0GHz Processor, BYWC
- Intel Xeon Platinum 8592+ 64C 350W 1.9GHz Processor, BYWJ
- added support for 5600 MHz memory, for use with 5th Gen processors - Memory section
- ThinkSystem 32GB TruDDR5 Performance+ 5600MHz (2Rx8) RDIMM, 4X77A90991
- ThinkSystem 64GB TruDDR5 Performance+ 5600MHz (2Rx4) 10x4 RDIMM, 4X77A90992
- Added internal drive support for the following: see Internal drive options section
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7450 MAX 12.8TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A84056
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7450 PRO 15.36TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A83097
- ThinkSystem M.2 PM9A3 960GB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 NHS SSD, 4XB7A90102
Changes in the December 19, 2023 update
- Support for New 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors (formerly codenamed "Emerald Rapids") - Processors section
- Support for new 5600 MHz memory, for use with 5th Gen processors - Memory section
Changes in the November 7, 2023 update
- Added support for the following GPU - GPU adapters section:
- A2 16GB PCIe Gen4 Pas w/o CEC ThinkSystem NVIDIA A2 16GB PCIe Gen4 Passive GPU w/o CEC, 4X67A81547
- Added support for the following memory- Memory section:
- ThinkSystem 128GB TruDDR5 4800MHz (4Rx4) 3DS RDIMM v1, CTO Only (BY8F)
Changes in the August 22, 2023 update:
- Added support for the following adapters: see Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters section
- ThinkSystem QLogic QLE2770 32Gb 1-Port PCIe Fibre Channel Adapter, 4XC7A08279
- ThinkSystem QLogic QLE2772 32Gb 2-Port PCIe Fibre Channel Adapter, 4XC7A08276
- ThinkSystem Emulex LPe35000 32Gb 1-port PCIe Fibre Channel Adapter v2, 4XC7A76498
- ThinkSystem Emulex LPe35002 32Gb 2-port PCIe Fibre Channel Adapter V2, 4XC7A76525
- ThinkSystem Emulex LPe36002 64Gb 2-port PCIe Fibre Channel Adapter, 4XC7A77485
- QLogic 16Gb Enhanced Gen5 FC Single-port HBA, 01CV750
- QLogic 16Gb Enhanced Gen5 FC Dual-port HBA, 01CV760
- Emulex 16Gb Gen6 FC Dual-port HBA, 01CV840
- Emulex 16Gb Gen6 FC Single-port HBA, 01CV830
Changes in the July 6, 2023 update:
- Added internal drive support for the following: see Internal drive options section
- ThinkSystem 2.5" 2.4TB 10K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512e HDD v2, 4XB7A83970
- Added support for the following GPU - GPU adapters section
- ThinkSystem NVIDIA L4 24GB PCIe Gen4 Passive GPU, 4X67A84824
Changes in the June 28, 2023 update:
- Added configuration note for:
- VMware vSAN certification for Generic NVMe drives: - see Internal drive options section or Operating System Support section:
- Express Storage Architecture (ESA) support -see Internal drive options section
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