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- Did you know?
- Key features
- Components and connectors
- System architecture
- Standard specifications
- Models
- Configurations
- Processors
- Memory options
- Internal storage
- Controllers for internal storage
- Internal drive options
- Optical drive
- I/O expansion
- Network adapters
- Accelerators
- GPU adapters
- Cooling
- Power supplies
- Systems management
- Security
- Rack installation
- Operating system support
- Hyperconverged infrastructure support
- Physical and electrical specifications
- Operating environment
- Warranty upgrades and post-warranty support
- Services
- Lenovo TruScale
- Regulatory compliance
- Uninterruptible power supply units
- Power distribution units
- Rack cabinets
- KVM console options
- Lenovo Financial Services
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Abstract
The ThinkEdge SE455 V3 is a single-socket server with a 2U height and short depth case, making it suitable for deployment in shallow cabinets. It can be mounted in a 2-post or 4-post rack. The SE455 V3 uses the new AMD EPYC 8004 Series "Siena" processors for an ideal mix of performance and power efficiency. The SE455 V3 puts processing power, storage and network closer to where data is generated, allowing actions resulting from the analysis of that data to take place more quickly.
This product guide provides essential pre-sales information to understand the ThinkEdge SE455 V3 edge server, its key features and specifications, components and options, and configuration guidelines. This guide is intended for technical specialists, sales specialists, sales engineers, IT architects, and other IT professionals who want to learn more about the SE455 V3 and consider its use in IT solutions.
Change History
Changes in the October 15, 2024 update:
- Updated the following under Models section
- Models for Asia Pacific region
Introduction
The Lenovo ThinkEdge SE455 V3 is a single-socket server, with a 2U height and short depth case that can be mounted in a 2-post or 4-post rack. This rugged edge server can handle continuous operating temperatures from 5°C and 55°C as has tolerance to locations with high-dust and vibration.
The ThinkEdge SE455 V3 is based on the new AMD EPYC 8004 Series "Siena" processor and is designed to virtualize traditional IT applications as well as new transformative AI systems, providing the processing power, storage, accelerator, and networking technologies required for today’s edge workloads. Lenovo’s innovation makes the ThinkEdge SE455 V3 one of the most powerful, yet quiet servers on the market, allowing it to be deployed next to end users without disturbing the workplace.
Did you know?
Customers with remote locations have had to make a choice between underpowered IOT gateways and PCs, or overpowered and non-rugged data center servers. With the SE455 V3, they have an option: a compact edge server designed specifically to meet the needs of remote locations with the processing power to run AI workloads.
Key features
The ThinkEdge SE455 V3 is a purpose-built server that is significantly shorter than a traditional server, making it ideal for deployment in tight spaces. The ThinkEdge SE455 V3 puts increased processing power, storage and network closer to where data is generated, allowing actions resulting from the analysis of that data to take place more quickly.
Since these edge servers are typically deployed outside of secure data centers, they include technology that encrypts the data stored on the device, protecting the data if the system is is tampered with, only enabling authorized users to access it.
Scalability and performance
The SE455 V3 offers numerous features to boost performance, improve scalability and reduce costs:
- Support for a single processor from the powerful AMD EPYC 8004 ("Siena") processor family, designed to optimize "performance per watt"
- Up to 64 cores
- Core speeds of up to 2.65 GHz
- TDP ratings of up to 225W
- Support for up to 6 TruDDR5 memory DIMMs and up to 576 GB of memory using 96 GB DIMMs
- DIMMs operate at up to 4800 MHz for a fast memory subsystem
- Supports up to 6x single-width GPUs or 2x double-wide GPUs, for substantial processing power in an edge system.
- Supports up to 6x AMD Alveo V70 Datacenter Accelerator adapters, tuned for video analytics and natural language processing workloads
- Support for up to 8x 2.5-inch drive bays, 4x hot-swap drives at the front of the server, and 4x non-hot swap drives internal to the server. Optional RAID with the addition of a RAID adapter installed in a slot.
- 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. M.2 with RAID is available using a PCIe RAID adapter or with a B540i-2i M.2 adapter with integrated RAID.
- Supports 8x NVMe drives without oversubscription of PCIe lanes (1:1 connectivity). The use of NVMe drives maximizes drive I/O performance, in terms of throughput and latency.
- Supports up to 6x full-height PCIe slots, all front accessible, plus an additional OCP adapter slot
- The server has a dedicated industry-standard OCP 3.0 small form factor (SFF) slot supporting a variety of Ethernet network adapters. Simple-swap mechanism with thumbscrews and pull-tab enables tool-less installation and removal of the adapter. Supports shared BMC network sideband connectivity to enable out-of-band systems management.
- The server offers PCI Express 5.0 (PCIe Gen 5) I/O expansion capabilities that doubles the theoretical maximum bandwidth of PCIe 4.0 (32GT/s in each direction for PCIe 5.0, compared to 16 GT/s with PCIe 4.0). A PCIe 5.0 x16 slot provides 128 GB/s bandwidth, enough to support a 400GbE network connection.
Availability and serviceability
The SE455 V3 provides many features to simplify serviceability and increase system uptime:
- Designed to run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- The server uses ECC memory and supports memory RAS features including Advanced Memory Device Correction (AMDC), Patrol/Demand Scrubbing, DRAM Address Command Parity with Replay, DRAM Uncorrected ECC Error Retry, On-die ECC, ECC Error Check and Scrub (ECS), and Post Package Repair.
- The server offers hot-swap drives, supporting hardware RAID redundancy for data protection and greater system uptime.
- The server has up to two hot-swap redundant power supplies and up to five simple-swap fans with N+1 rotor redundancy to provide availability for business-critical applications.
- Solid-state drives (SSDs) offer more reliability and performance than traditional mechanical HDDs for greater uptime.
- Proactive Platform Alerts (including PFA and SMART alerts): Processors, voltage regulators, memory, internal storage (SAS/SATA SSDs, NVMe SSDs, M.2 storage), fans, power supplies, RAID controllers, server ambient and subcomponent temperatures. Alerts can be surfaced through the XClarity Controller to managers such as Lenovo XClarity Administrator, VMware vCenter, and Microsoft System Center. These proactive alerts let you take appropriate actions in advance of possible failure, thereby increasing server uptime and application availability.
- The built-in XClarity Controller 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 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, 9 x 5 next business day. Optional service upgrades are available.
Manageability and security
Systems management features simplify local and remote management of the SE455 V3:
- The server includes an 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, FIPS 140-3 security, enhanced NIST 800-193 support, boot capture, power capping, and other management and security features.
- Supports Lockdown Mode Control, to ensures that the system is only used by its intended recipient and that all data and applications remain secure if the tamper detection sensors are triggered.
- 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 AMD Infinity Guide security features, including Secure Memory Encryption, Secure Encrypted Virtualization and Secure Nested Paging.
- Supports Secure Boot to ensure only a digitally signed operating system can be used.
- Industry-standard Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) NI support for faster, stronger encryption.
- Additional physical security features include a lockable front bezel and top cover and secure EIA rack attachment brackets.
Energy efficiency
The SE455 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.
- 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.
Enhanced operating environment
The SE455 V3 offers the following operating environment enhancements:
- The server supports high ambient temperatures, up to 55°C, which allows the server to be installed in a harsher environments, or allows greater fluctuation of temperatures in less controlled environments.
- The server offers acoustic modes which gives the administrator control over maximum noise emissions, which results in the server being less intrusive in an office or other noise-sensitive environments.
- With the SE455 V3, noise mitigation starts the moment that the power is connected. At most ambient temperatures, fan speeds are lowered before and during the boot process, which is especially important when the server is installed in an office or other noise-sensitive environments.
- The SE455 V3 is designed to operate in rugged environments, meeting NEBS Level 3 requirements.
- The server offers various dust mitigation features, including caps for all I/O ports, and a front mounted dust filter, to maximize the system availability and uptime.
Components and connectors
The following figure shows the front view of the ThinkEdge SE455 V3 server. For a closeup of the System LEDs, see the Local management section.
Figure 2. Front view of the ThinkEdge SE455 V3
The following figure shows the rear of the SE455 V3 server.
The SE455 V3 optionally supports a security bezel which helps restrict physical access to the front of the server while still allowing cables to be properly routed through side panels. The bezel also duplicates the system LEDs that would otherwise be covered up by the bezel. The following figure shows the server with the security bezel attached.
Figure 4. View of the ThinkEdge SE455 V3 with security bezel attached
The following figure shows the locations of key components inside the server.
System architecture
The following figure shows the architectural block diagram of the SE455 V3 system, showing the major components and connections. The processor offers 96 PCIe lanes to devices — a mix of Gen4 and Gen5 — and the SE455 V3 presents those as a combination of PCIe slots, an OCP slot, and NVMe drives.
As shown in the figure, the server supports up to 8x NVMe drives, however some drives share connections with slot 6 & 8; this means that in some configurations, slot 6 & 8 are not available. See the Configurations section for details.
Tip: The wrench icons show where the local and remote management functions are enabled.
Standard specifications
The following table lists the standard specifications of the SE455 V3.
Components | Specification |
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Machine types | 7DBY - 3 year warranty |
Form factor | 2U rack server, short depth (438mm depth, from EIA front rack flange) |
Processor | 1x AMD EPYC 8004 processor (formerly codenamed "Siena"). Supports up to 64 cores, core speeds of up to 2.65 GHz, and TDP ratings of up to 225W. |
GPU and accelerators | Supports up to 6x single-wide GPUs and accelerators Supports up to 2x double-wide GPUs |
Memory | 6 DIMM slots. The processor has 6 memory channels, with 1 DIMM per channel (DPC). Lenovo TruDDR5 RDIMMs are supported, up to 4800 MHz |
Persistent memory | Not supported |
Memory maximum | Up to 576 GB with 6x 96GB RDIMMs |
Memory protection | ECC, Advanced Memory Device Correction (AMDC), Patrol/Demand Scrubbing, DRAM Address Command Parity with Replay, DRAM Uncorrected ECC Error Retry, On-die ECC, ECC Error Check and Scrub (ECS), Post Package Repair |
Drive bays |
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Maximum data storage |
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Storage controller |
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Optical drive bays | No support |
Tape drive bays | No support |
Network interfaces |
Dedicated OCP 3.0 SFF slot with PCIe 5.0 x16 host interface. OCP slot supports a variety of 2-port and 4-port adapters with 1GbE, 10GbE, 25GbE or 100GbE network connectivity. One port can optionally be shared with the XClarity Controller (XCC) management processor for Wake-on-LAN and NC-SI support. Additional network adapters supported in the PCIe slots. |
PCI Expansion slots |
Up to 6x PCIe slots (2x Gen5 x16, 4x Gen4 x8) in two risers, supporting full-height adapters. Riser 2 is optional. All slots are physically x16 slots.
* Slot 6 and slot 8 are not connected in some configurations with NVMe internal drive bays |
Ports | Front: 2x USB 3.1 Type-A (5 Gb/s) ports, 1x USB 3.1 Type-C (USB-C) (5 Gb/s) with support for video connectivity (available dongle to convert USB-C to VGA), USB 2.0 port for XCC local management only, dedicated RJ-45 1GbE remote systems management port, External diagnostics port for local systems management, NMI pinhole. |
Cooling | 5x simple-swap 60 mm dual-rotor fans (all standard), N+1 rotor redundant. |
Power supply |
Up to two hot-swap redundant power supplies
Note: Power supplies are front-mounted so fan rotation is reversed compared to ThinkSystem servers. |
Video | Embedded video graphics with 16 MB memory with 2D hardware accelerator, integrated into the XClarity Controller. Maximum resolution is 1920x1200 32bpp at 60Hz. |
Hot-swap parts | Drives (in front drive bays only), power supplies |
Systems management | Operator panel with status LEDs. Optional External Diagnostics Handset with LCD display. XClarity Controller 2 (XCC2) embedded management based on the ASPEED AST2600 baseboard management controller (BMC). Dedicated Ethernet port for XCC2 remote access for management. XClarity Administrator for centralized infrastructure management, XClarity Integrator plugins, and XClarity Energy Manager centralized server power management. Optional XCC Platinum to enable remote control functions and other features. ThinkShield Edge Mobile Management mobile app and XClarity Mobile app for local onsite edge server management. |
Security features | Centralized security management with ThinkShield Key Vault Portal web site or manage security directly in XCC2. Platform Firmware Resiliency (PFR) Root of Trust (RoT), Trusted Platform Module, supporting TPM 2.0. Lockable top cover, intrusion detection, self-encrypting drive (SED) support, power-on password, administrator's password. Optional front locking security bezel with duplicate status LEDs |
Operating systems supported | Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi. See the Operating system support section for specifics. |
Mounting options | 2-post rack, 4-post short-depth 600mm rack, 4-post 1000mm rack. Available locking security bezel with dust filter. Available security EIA brackets. |
Limited warranty | Three-year customer-replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty with 9x5 next business day (NBD). |
Service and support | Optional service upgrades are available through Lenovo Services: 4-hour or 2-hour response time, 6-hour fix time, 1-year or 2-year warranty extension, software support for Lenovo hardware and some third-party applications. |
Dimensions | Width: 445 mm (17.5 in.), height: 87 mm (3.4 in.), depth: 452 mm (17.8 in.). See Physical and electrical specifications for details. |
Volume | 17.5 liters |
Weight | 19.21 kg (42.35 lbs) |
Models
ThinkEdge SE455 V3 models can be configured by using the Lenovo Data Center Solution Configurator (DCSC).
Topics in this section:
CTO models
ThinkEdge SE455 V3 models can be configured by using the Lenovo Data Center Solution Configurator (DCSC).
Controlled GPU models: The "Controlled GPU" base CTO models listed in the table are the only models that support high-performance GPUs and accelerators. These models are classified under US Government ECCN regulations and have limited market and customer availability. All other base models do not support high-performance GPUs.
Preconfigured server models may also be available for the SE455 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 ThinkEdge SE455 V3 server.
Preconfigured models
The following tables list the available preconfigured models, grouped by region.
Refer to the Specifications section for information about standard features of the server.
Common to all models:
- Lockdown Control is via the XClarity Controller
Models for Asia Pacific region
† Processor description: Processor model, number of cores, thermal design power (TDP), core frequency
Models for EMEA region
† Processor description: Processor model, number of cores, thermal design power (TDP), core frequency
Configurations
The following tables list the supported combinations of slots, adapters and drives, based on the number of double-wide (DW) GPUs installed:
Configuration notes:
- GPUs and Riser 2 can be added as field upgrades
- Front drive bays are standard in all configuration; Internal drive bays are optional and can be added or removed using field upgrade parts
- When 1 DW GPU is installed, it is installed in slot 7; slot 6 must remain empty
- When 2 DW GPUs are installed, they are installed in slot 3 and slot 7; slots 4 and slot 6 must remain empty
- In some configurations, PCIe slots 6 & 8 of Riser 2 share one of the onboard NVMe ports used by the drive bays. As a result, If the internal drive bays are NVMe and the front drives are connected to onboard SATA or NVMe, then slots 6 and 8 in Riser 2 are not connected. Slot 7 is still available, however.
* Each configuration only supports one SATA controller, either onboard SATA or an HBA/RAID adapter, and this controller will connect to both internal drives (if configured) and front drives
* Each configuration only supports one SATA controller, either onboard SATA or an HBA/RAID adapter, and this controller will connect to both internal drives (if configured) and front drives
* Each configuration only supports one SATA controller, either onboard SATA or an HBA/RAID adapter, and this controller will connect to both internal drives (if configured) and front drives
Processors
The SE455 V3 supports a single processor in the 4th Gen AMD 8004 Series (formerly codenamed "Siena") based on the AMD Zen 4c architecture.
In this section:
Processor options
The table below lists the processors that are supported. The server supports only 1 processor installed. No field upgrades are offered.
NEBS-compliant processors: The processors with the "PN" suffix are NEBS Level 3 compliant. See the NEBS support section for additional information.
† The maximum single-core frequency that the processor is capable of operating at
Heatsink
For factory orders, the SE455 V3 supports either a 1U or 2U processor heatsink, as listed in the following table. Field upgrades are not supported.
Part number | Feature code | Description |
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CTO only | BW3L | ThinkEdge SE455 V3 1U Heatsink |
CTO only | BW3M | ThinkEdge SE455 V3 2U Heatsink |
The 2U heatsink is recommended to maximize heat dissipation and minimize fan noise, and is the default selection in the DCSC configurator.
The 1U heatsink is required for full-length adapters, however it does have the following requirements:
- Processor with TDP ≤ 130W
- Ambient temperature ≤ 45°C
UEFI operating modes
The SE455 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.
UK and EU customers: For compliance with the ERP Lot9 regulation, you should select feature BFYA. For some systems, you may not be able to make a selection, in which case, it will be automatically derived by the configurator.
Feature code | Description |
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BFYA | Operating mode selection for: "Maximum Efficiency Mode" |
BFYB | Operating mode selection for: "Maximum Performance Mode" |
The preset modes for the SE455 V3 are as follows:
- Maximum Efficiency Mode (feature BFYA): Maximizes performance/watt efficiency while maintaining reasonable performance
- Maximum Performance Mode (feature BFYB): Achieves maximum performance but with higher power consumption and lower energy efficiency.
Configuration notes:
- If either acoustic mode is selected in the DCSC configurator, Maximum Performance Mode (feature BFYB) is not available. For more information about the acoustic modes, see the Acoustic modes section
Memory options
The SE455 V3 uses Lenovo TruDDR5 memory operating at up to 4800 MHz. The server supports 6 DIMMs. The processor has 6 memory channels and supports 1 DIMM per channel.
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.
The following rules apply when selecting the memory configuration:
- The server supports quantities 1, 2, 4, or 6 DIMMs; other quantities not supported
- Mixing not supported:
- Mixing 16Gb and 24Gb DIMMs is not supported (see the column in the above table)
- Mixing x4 and x8 is not supported (see the descriptions of the DIMMs)
- Mixing of DIMM rank counts (1R, 2R) is supported, provided the above mixing rules are met. Follow the required installation order installing the DIMMs with the higher rank counts first.
- Mixing of DIMM capacities is supported, provided the above mixing rules are met. Follow the required installation order installing the larger DIMMs first.
Note: Memory mirroring and memory rank sparing are not supported.
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 6 memory channels with identical DIMMs (same Lenovo part number)
The following memory protection technologies are supported:
- ECC detection/correction
- Advanced Memory Device Correction, (AMDC) (for x4-based memory DIMMs; look for "x4" in the DIMM description.)
- Patrol/Demand Scrubbing
- DRAM Address Command Parity with Replay
- DRAM Uncorrected ECC Error Retry
- On-die ECC
- ECC Error Check and Scrub (ECS)
- Post Package Repair
Internal storage
The SE455 V3 offers the following internal storage options:
- 4x 2.5-inch front hot-swap drive bays, supporting SATA or NVMe SSD drives with hot-swap trays
- 4x 2.5-inch internal non-hot-swap drive bays, supporting SATA or NVMe SSD drives. Drives are mounted in a cage that rotates up for easy access.
- Up to 2x M.2 drives for boot functions, supporting SATA or NVMe drives (optional RAID using a separate PCIe adapter)
Internal drives are non-hot-swap: The drives in the internal drive bays have hot-swap trays however they are not classed as hot-swap because the SE455 V3 does not support in-rack servicing, which means that the server must be powered off and removed from the rack before the top cover can be opened.
The locations of these drive bays is shown in the following figure.
In this section:
Front hot-swap drive bays
The SE455 V3 supports 4x 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays at the front of the server, using the backplanes listed in the following table.
Feature code | Description |
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BVUV | ThinkEdge SE455 V3 2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane |
BVUU | ThinkEdge SE455 V3 2.5" NVMe Backplane |
Configuration requirements:
- Front drive bays are standard in all configurations of the SE455 V3 and cannot be deselected
- Drives supported are either SATA or NVMe, depending on the backplane selected.
- NVMe drives have a PCIe Gen 4 connection
- SAS drives are currently not supported (once supported, the use of SAS drives require a RAID adapter or SAS HBA)
Internal drive bays
The SE455 V3 supports 4x 2.5-inch drive bays internal to the server on the right side as shown in the figure above.
The drives are installed in a cage that rotates up for easy access, and are mounted with hot-swap drive trays, however they are not considered hot-swap. This is because the SE455 V3 does not support in-rack servicing, which means that the server must be powered off and removed from the rack before the top cover can be opened.
The backplanes for the internal drive bays are listed in the following table.
Tip: These internal drive backplanes are the same feature codes as the front drive backplanes.
Part number | Feature code | Description |
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CTO only | BVUV | ThinkEdge SE455 V3 2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane |
CTO only | BVUU | ThinkEdge SE455 V3 2.5" NVMe Backplane |
Configuration requirements:
- Internal drive bays are optional.
- Drives supported are either SATA or NVMe, depending on the backplane selected.
- NVMe drives have a PCIe Gen 4 connection
- The front and internal backplanes can be different (they don't both have to be SATA backplanes for example).
- SAS drives are currently not supported (once supported, the use of SAS drives require a RAID adapter or SAS HBA).
- PCIe slots 6 & 8 of Riser 2 share one of the onboard NVMe ports used by the drive bays. As a result, If the internal drive bays are NVMe and the front drives are connected to onboard SATA or NVMe, then slots 6 and 8 in Riser 2 are not connected. Slot 7 is still available, however. See the Configurations section for specifics.
Supported drive bay combinations
The following table lists the supported drive bay combinations.
Storage field upgrades
The following field upgrades are supported:
- Convert a configuration from an onboard controller to a RAID adapter or SAS HBA
- Convert a configuration from a RAID adapter or SAS HBA to an onboard controller
- Change the front hot-swap drive bays from NVMe to SATA, or from SATA to NVMe
- Change the internal drive bays from NVMe to SATA, or from SATA to NVMe
- Add the internal drive bays, either SATA or NVMe
- Remove the internal drive bays
The following table lists the part numbers for upgrading the front drive bays.
The following table lists the part numbers for upgrading the internal drive bays.
If you wish to remove the internal drive bay, you will need to add the air baffle to ensure proper air flow to the M.2 adapter. Ordering information is listed in the following table.
M.2 drives
The SE455 V3 supports one or two M.2 form-factor SATA or NVMe drives for use as an operating system boot solution. The M.2 drives install into an M.2 adapter which is mounted vertically in the SE455 V3 in a carrier.
The supported M.2 adapter is listed in the following table.
* SATA drives are supported only with the addition of the RAID 5350-8i adapter
The ThinkSystem M.2 SATA/x4 NVMe 2-Bay Adapter (4Y37A79663) 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
- NVMe is supported by using a cable that connects to an onboard NVMe port
- SATA is only supported by connecting to a RAID 5350-8i adapter; no onboard SATA port is supported
- Support 42mm, 60mm, 80mm and 110mm drive form factors (2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110)
- RAID support is implemented using a separate RAID adapter
- Either 6Gbps SATA or PCIe 3.0 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
- When connected to a separate PCIe RAID adapter, supports SED drive encryption via the RAID adapter, otherwise no SED support
The ThinkSystem M.2 RAID B540i-2i SATA/NVMe Adapter (4Y37A90063) has the following features:
- Supports one or two M.2 drives, either SATA or NVMe
- Support 42mm, 60mm, 80mm and 110mm drive form factors (2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110)
- RAID support via an onboard Broadcom SAS3808N RAID Controller
- With 1 drive, supports JBOD
- With 2 drives, supports 2-drive RAID-0, 2-drive RAID-1, or JBOD
- PCIe 4.0 x2 host interface; PCIe 4.0 x1 connection to each drive
- Management and configuration support via UEFI and OS-based tools
- Supports monitoring and reporting of events and temperature
- Firmware update via Lenovo firmware update tools
- Supports SED drive encryption
ThinkSystem M.2 SATA/x4 NVMe 2-Bay Adapter (4Y37A79663) optionally supports RAID with the addition of a separate RAID adapter. For CTO orders, ordering information is listed in the following table.
M.2 field upgrades
The SE455 V3 supports the adding either M.2 adapter as a field upgrade.
The following table lists the part numbers needed to add the ThinkSystem M.2 SATA/x4 NVMe 2-Bay Adapter (4Y37A79663) as a field upgrade. Note that 4XF7A89291 does not include the M.2 adapter; you will need to order 4Y37A79663 as well.
* Once the 540-8i adapter is installed, it will need to be configured to operate in Tri-mode to enable NVMe RAID.
The following table lists the part numbers needed to add the ThinkSystem M.2 RAID B540i-2i SATA/NVMe Adapter (4Y37A90063) as a field upgrade. A separate RAID adapter is not required nor supported.
For further details about M.2 components, see the ThinkSystem M.2 Drives and M.2 Adapters product guide:
https://lenovopress.com/lp0769-thinksystem-m2-drives-adapters
RAID flash power module (supercap) support
If you plan to add a RAID 940 adapters as a field upgrade, then you will also need to order a separate cable kit. This kit provides a cable of suitable length to connect the RAID adapter's flash power module (supercap) to the RAID adapter.
For CTO orders, the components in the installation kit are automatically derived when you select the RAID adapter.
The supercap is installed in a dedicated location adjacent to the M.2 adapter as shown in the internal view of the server.
Ordering information for the cable kit is listed in the following table. The supercap itself is included with the adapter and does not need to be ordered separately.
Controllers for internal storage
The drives of the SE455 V3 are connected to controller on the system board:
- Onboard SATA ports (no RAID support)
- Onboard NVMe ports (no RAID support)
The following table lists the controllers that can also be used for the internal storage of the server.
Configuration rules:
- Only one SATA controller (onboard or RAID adapter or HBA) can be selected. It it not supported to have one controller for the internal drives and a separate controller for the hot-swap drives.
The onboard SATA controller has the following features:
- Controller integrated into the AMD processor
- Supports up to 8 SATA drives
- Each drive has a 6Gb SATA connection
- JBOD only; no RAID support
The onboard NVMe support has the following features:
- Controller integrated into the AMD processor
- Supports up to 8 NVMe drives direct connected to onboard ports
- Each drive has PCIe 4.0 x4 host interface
- JBOD only; no RAID support
For specifications about the RAID adapters and HBAs supported by the SE455 V3, see the ThinkSystem RAID Adapter and HBA Reference, available from:
https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp1288-thinksystem-raid-adapter-and-hba-reference#se455-v3-support=SE455%2520V3
For more information about each of the adapters, see the product guides in the RAID adapters or HBA sections of the Lenovo Press web site:
https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/raid
https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/hba
Internal drive options
The following tables list the drive options for internal storage of the server.
2.5-inch hot-swap drives:
M.2 drives:
M.2 drive support: The use of M.2 drives requires an additional adapter as described in the M.2 drives subsection.
SED support: The 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.
* Only supported in the front hot-swap drive bays; not supported in the internal drive bays
I/O expansion
The SE455 V3 has up to six full-height (FH) PCIe slots for adapters, plus an OCP 3.0 slot. Slots are half-length (FHHL) by default, unless a full-length (FHFL) adapter is selected in the configurator.
- Riser 1:
- Slot 3: PCIe Gen5 x16
- Slot 4: PCIe Gen4 x8
- Slot 5: PCIe Gen4 x8
- Riser 2 (optional)
- Slot 6: PCIe Gen4 x8 (not connected in some configurations)
- Slot 7: PCIe Gen5 x16
- Slot 8: PCIe Gen4 x8 (not connected in some configurations)
- OCP slot 9: PCIe G5 x16
Specific support for these slots is listed in the Configurations section.
Ordering information for the Risers are listed in the following table. Riser 1 is standard in all configuration, but Riser 2 is optional and can also be added as a field upgrade.
Part number | Feature code | Description |
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CTO only | BVUR | ThinkEdge SE455 V3 Riser1 |
4XF7A89287 | BVUS | ThinkEdge SE455 V3 Riser2 Kit |
Configurations notes:
- Risers are configured in the factory to support either full-length (FL) adapters or half-length (HL) adapters, based on the adapters selected. Air baffles and cages are derived by the configurator based on whether the adapters are FL or HL to ensure proper airflow and adapter support. For CTO factory orders:
- Risers with only HL adapters or without any adapters installed will be configured to only support HL adapters
- Risers with a FL adapter installed will be configured to support FL adapters or a mix of FL and HL adapters
- The use of full-length (FL) adapters requires full-length slots and the processor must have a 1U heatsink; a 2U heatsink is not supported as the FL adapter and 2U heatsink occupy the same physical space.
- If a riser is configured to support FL adapters then it is the upper two slots that support FL adapters (slots 3 & 4 in Riser 1, slots 6 & 7 in Riser 2). The lower slot in each riser (slot 5 and slot 9) will be a HL slot due to physical interference of the 1U heatsink and other components.
Slot field upgrades
The risers in the SE455 V3 are configured in one of two ways, depending on the factory configuration:
- Support for half-length adapters only (includes low profile): All three slots in the riser will only support half-length adapters. This is the default configuration, and is used if no adapters are configured or if only half-length adapters are configured.
- Support for full-length adapters: The top two slots will support full-length (FHFL) adapters; the bottom slot will only support half-length adapters. Risers will only be configured this way if an adapter in the factory order is a full-length adapter (eg double-wide GPU).
If you wish to convert a server from full-length to half-length or from half-length to full-length, then you will need to order the kit listed in the following table.
Tip: A server that is configured for full-length adapters does not automatically support 3x HL (or low profile) adapters per riser, due to the required air baffles not being present. To support 3x HL adapters, you will to order the enablement kit listed in the table.
Upgrade notes:
- The server only supports FL adapters provided the CPU has a 1U heatsink attached. If a 2U heatsink is used, then the server cannot support an upgrade to FL adapters.
- If Riser 2 is not present, and you wish to add Riser 2 with FL adapter support (eg to add support for a second DW GPU), you will only need to order ThinkEdge SE455 V3 Riser2 Kit, 4XF7A89287. The ThinkEdge SE455 V3 Full Length Adapter Enablement Kit (4XF7A89286) is not required as 4XF7A89287 includes the needed components for FL adapters. For GPUs, you may also need to order a GPU auxiliary power cable as described in the GPU adapters section.
If you remove a PCIe adapter or an OCP adapter, you should replace them with a slot filler to ensure the correct airflow is maintained. Ordering details are listed in the following table.
Part number | Description | Contents |
---|---|---|
4XF7A93032 | ThinkEdge SE455 V3 PCIe and OCP Slot Filler Kit | 1x perforated OCP slot end bracket 3x solid PCIe slot end brackets |
Serial port
The SE455 V3 optionally supports a RS-232 serial port by adding a COM port bracket to a PCIe slot. The bracket is only supported in slot 5 (Riser 1). Ordering information is shown in the following table.
Part number |
Feature code |
Description | Maximum supported |
Slot supported |
---|---|---|---|---|
4Z17A80446 | BMNJ | ThinkSystem COM Port Upgrade Kit v2 | 1 | 5 |
The bracket is shown in the following figure.
Network adapters
The SE455 V3 has a dedicated OCP 3.0 SFF slot with PCIe 5.0 x16 host interface. One port can optionally be shared with the XCC management processor for Wake-on-LAN and NC-SI support.
The following table lists the supported OCP adapters.
The following table lists additional supported network adapters that can be installed in the PCIe slots.
Configuration rules:
- For CTO orders, the quantity of Ethernet and InfiniBand cables is limited as follows, due to space limitations in the server packaging. Additional cables can be ordered separately using part numbers.
- With the security bezel included in the order, at most 2x cables (power cords or network cables) can be included in the CTO order
- If the security bezel is not included in the order, at most 4x cables (power cords or network cables) can be included in the CTO order
- No cables 10m or longer can be included in the CTO order and will need to be ordered separately as part numbers.
For more information, including the transceivers and cables that each adapter supports, see the list of Lenovo Press Product Guides in the Networking adapters category:
https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/ethernet
GPU adapters
The following table lists the supported GPUs.
Configuration notes:
- Some NVIDIA A Series GPUs are available as two feature codes, one with a CEC chip and one without a CEC chip (ones without the CEC chip have "w/o CEC" in the name). The CEC is a secondary Hardware Root of Trust (RoT) module that provides an additional layer of security, which can be used by customers who have high regulatory requirements or high security standards. NVIDIA uses a multi-layered security model and hence the protection offered by the primary Root of Trust embedded in the GPU is expected to be sufficient for most customers. The CEC defeatured products still offer Secure Boot, Secure Firmware Update, Firmware Rollback Protection, and In-Band Firmware Update Disable. Specifically, without the CEC chip, the GPU does not support Key Revocation or Firmware Attestation. CEC and non-CEC GPUs of the same type of GPU can be mixed in field upgrades.
- Installed GPUs must be identical
- The use of the NVIDIA L40 GPU may require 1800W power supplies, depending on the configuration
- The use of the NVIDIA L40 GPU requires:
- 1U heatsink
- Processor with TDP ≤ 130W
- Ambient temperature ≤ 40°C - see Operating environment section
- No acoustic mode selected in the configurator - see Acoustic modes section
Field upgrades of the NVIDIA L40 GPU
For field upgrades to add the NVIDIA L40 GPU, additional components are required. These are automatically included in the order for CTO builds, but must be ordered separately for field upgrades, as listed in the following table:
- Auxiliary power cable
- Full-length adapter kit
You will need these two options if you are adding 1x or 2x L40 GPUs, including if you are adding a second L40 GPU to a server that already has one L40 installed in the factory.
If you have Riser 2 installed and only plan to install 1x L40 GPU, install it in Riser 2 (slot 7) to optimize thermal and acoustic performance.
For two GPUs, you will also need to order the Riser 2 kit, if the server doesn't already have Riser 2 installed. See the I/O expansion section.
Removing an NVIDIA L40 GPU: If you wish to remove an L40 GPU from the server and no other full-length adapters are installed in that riser, you will also need to use the full-length adapter kit to convert the riser from full-length to half-length. This will ensure the riser has the necessary brackets and air flow.
For information about the GPU, see the ThinkSystem GPU Summary, available at:
https://lenovopress.com/lp0768-thinksystem-thinkagile-gpu-summary
Cooling
The SE455 V3 server has five 60 mm dual-rotor simple-swap fans.
All five are standard and support N+1 rotor redundancy. If customers choose to have spare fans available for immediate use should one fail, they can be ordered using the part number in the following table.
Power supplies
The SE455 V3 supports one or two hot-swap power supplies, installed at the front of the server. When two are installed, they form a redundant pair. Ordering information is listed in the following table.
Configuration requirements:
- If two power supplies are installed, they must be identical.
- Some configurations may require 1800W power supplies. To determine the power supply needed for your configuration, use Lenovo Capacity Planner as described in the Capacity Planner section.
- Power supplies from other ThinkSystem servers have fans that operate in the opposite direction and are not supported.
- For CTO orders, the quantity of power cables is limited as follows, due to space limitations in the server packaging. Additional cables can be ordered separately using part numbers.
- With the security bezel included in the order, at most 2x cables (power cords or network cables) can be included in the CTO order
- If the security bezel is not included in the order, at most 4x cables (power cords or network cables) can be included in the CTO order
Power supply LEDs
The supported hot-swap power supplies have the following LEDs:
- Power input LED:
- Green: The power supply is connected to the AC power source
- Off: The power supply is disconnected from the AC power source or a power problem has occurred
- Power output LED:
- Green: The server is on and the power supply is working normally
- Blinking green: The power supply is in Zero-output/Standby mode (see below)
- Off: The server is powered off, or the power supply is not working properly
- Power supply error LED:
- Off: The power supply is working normally
- Yellow: The power supply has failed
Zero-output mode: When Zero-output mode (also known as Standby mode or Cold Redundancy mode) is configured in XCC and the server power load is sufficiently low, one of the installed power supplies enters into the Standby state while the other one delivers entire load. When the power load increases, the standby power supply will switch to Active state to provide sufficient power to the server. Zero-output mode can be enabled or disabled in the XClarity Controller web interface, Server Configuration > Power Policy. If you select Disable, then both power supplies will be in the Active state.
Power cords
Line cords and rack power cables with C13 connectors can be ordered as listed in the following table.
110V customers: If you plan to use the 1100W power supply with a 110V power source, select a power cable that is rated above 10A. Power cables that are rated at 10A or below are not supported with 110V power.
Systems management
The SE455 V3 contains an integrated service processor, XClarity Controller 2 (XCC2), which provides advanced control, monitoring, and alerting functions. The XCC2 is based on the ASPEED AST2600 baseboard management controller (BMC).
Topics in this section:
- Local management
- External Diagnostics Handset
- System status with XClarity Mobile
- Remote management
- MicroSD slot for XCC2 storage
- XCC2 Platinum
- Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager
- Lenovo XClarity Administrator
- Lenovo XClarity Integrators
- Lenovo XClarity Essentials
- Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager
- Lenovo Capacity Planner
Activation: See the System Lockdown section
Local management
The SE455 V3 offers a front operator panel with key controls and status indicators, as shown in the following figure.
The buttons on the front of the server:
- Power button
- ID (identification) button - turns on the LED housed within the button as well as passing the signal to the XCC for display remotely in XClarity Administrator
- NMI reset (pin hole) - force a nonmaskable interrupt (NMI) to the processor
The LEDs on the front of the server are as follows:
- Security LED (green) - indicates the state of server security:
- Solid on - The server is operating with security feature enabled
- Blinking - The server is in System Lockdown Mode. The server must be activated or unlocked to operate
- Off - No security feature is enabled on the server
- Power LED (green) - indicates power status, as follows:
- Off - Server does not have power applied
- Fast flash (4 times per second) - The server has just had power applied and is not ready to be powered on yet
- Slow flash (once per second) - Server is ready to be powered on
- On solid - Server is powered on
- Ethernet network activity - indicates when the Ethernet adapter installed in the OCP slot has activity
- Identification LED (blue) - lights when the button is pressed or when the function is activated remotely in XClarity Controller.
- System error LED (yellow)
The power, network, ID and error LEDs are duplicated on the front of the security bezel as shown in the Security section.
The SE455 V3 provides a USB-C port for connecting to a a local video display. For VGA connections, a USB-C-to-VGA conversion cable is included with the server. Additional VGA cables can be ordered as listed in the following table.
External Diagnostics Handset
The SE455 V3 also has a port to connect an External Diagnostics Handset as shown in the following figure. The External Diagnostics Handset has the same functions as the Integrated Diagnostics Panel but has the advantages of not consuming space on the front of the server plus it can be shared amongst many servers in your data center. The handset has a magnet on the back of it to allow you to easily mount it on a convenient place on any rack cabinet.
Figure 12. External Diagnostics Handset
Ordering information for the External Diagnostics Handset with is listed in the following table.
Field upgrade only: The External Diagnostics Handset is only available as an option for field upgrades. Not available in CTO orders.
System status with XClarity Mobile
The XClarity Mobile app includes a tethering function where you can connect your Android or iOS device to the server via USB to see the status of the server.
The steps to connect the mobile device are as follows:
- Enable USB Management on the server, by holding down the ID button for 3 seconds (or pressing the dedicated USB management button if one is present)
- Connect the mobile device via a USB cable to the server's USB port with the management symbol
- In iOS or Android settings, enable Personal Hotspot or USB Tethering
- Launch the Lenovo XClarity Mobile app
Once connected you can see the following information:
- Server status including error logs (read only, no login required)
- Server management functions (XClarity login credentials required)
Remote management
Remote server management is provided through industry-standard interfaces:
- Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) Version 2.0
- Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Version 3 (no SET commands; no SNMP v1)
- Common Information Model (CIM-XML)
- Representational State Transfer (REST) support
- Redfish support (DMTF compliant)
- Web browser - HTML 5-based browser interface (Java and ActiveX not required) using a responsive design (content optimized for device being used - laptop, tablet, phone) with NLS support
Remote management is available via the following connections:
- Via the dedicated Ethernet port for management. See the Components and connectors section for the location of these ports.
- Via Port 1 of the OCP adapter (if installed), which supports NC-SI to allow sharing of the Ethernet port between the operating system and remote management.
The front of the server houses an pull-out information tab (also known as the network access tag). A label on the tab shows the network information (MAC address and other data) to remotely access the service processor. See the Components and connectors section for the location of this pull-out tab.
MicroSD slot for XCC2 storage
The SE455 V3 offers a MicroSD card slot 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. Without a MicroSD card installed, the XCC2 controller will have 100MB of available RDOC storage.
The MicroSD card slot is located at the front of the server adjacent to the OCP slot, as shown in the Internal view of the server.
Ordering information for the supported USB drive and Micro SD card are listed in the following table.
XCC2 Platinum
The XCC2 service processor in the SE455 V3 supports an upgrade to the 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
- System utilization data and graphic view
- Single sign on with Lenovo XClarity Administrator
- Update firmware from a repository
- License for XClarity Energy Manager
Note: The SE455 V3 does not support Power capping.
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 CNSA 1.0 level security
- 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.
Part number | Feature code | Description |
---|---|---|
7S0X000DWW | S91X | Lenovo XClarity XCC2 Platinum Upgrade |
7S0X000KWW | SBCV | Lenovo XClarity Controller 2 (XCC2) Platinum Upgrade |
With XCC2 Platinum, for CTO orders, you can request that System Guard be enabled in the factory and the first configuration snapshot be recorded. To add this to an order, select feature code listed in the following table. The selection is made in the Security tab of the DCSC configurator.
Feature code | Description |
---|---|
BUT2 | Install System Guard |
For more information about System Guard, see https://pubs.lenovo.com/xcc2/NN1ia_c_systemguard
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 SE455 V3. The software can be downloaded and used at no charge to discover and monitor the SE455 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 Lenovo XClarity software license options.
Lenovo XClarity Administrator offers the following standard features that are available at no charge:
- Auto-discovery and monitoring of Lenovo systems
- Firmware updates and compliance enforcement
- External alerts and notifications via SNMP traps, syslog remote logging, and e-mail
- Secure connections to managed endpoints
- NIST 800-131A or FIPS 140-2 compliant cryptographic standards between the management solution and managed endpoints
- Integration into existing higher-level management systems such as cloud automation and orchestration tools through REST APIs, providing extensive external visibility and control over hardware resources
- An intuitive, easy-to-use GUI
- Scripting with Windows PowerShell, providing command-line visibility and control over hardware resources
Lenovo XClarity Administrator offers the following premium features that require an optional Pro license:
- Pattern-based configuration management that allows to define configurations once and apply repeatedly without errors when deploying new servers or redeploying existing servers without disrupting the fabric
- Bare-metal deployment of operating systems and hypervisors to streamline infrastructure provisioning
For more information, refer to the Lenovo XClarity Administrator Product Guide:
http://lenovopress.com/tips1200
Lenovo XClarity Integrators
Lenovo also offers software plug-in modules, Lenovo XClarity Integrators, to manage physical infrastructure from leading external virtualization management software tools including those from Microsoft and VMware.
These integrators are offered at no charge, however if software support is required, a Lenovo XClarity Pro software subscription license should be ordered.
Lenovo XClarity Integrators offer the following additional features:
- Ability to discover, manage, and monitor Lenovo server hardware from VMware vCenter or Microsoft System Center
- Deployment of firmware updates and configuration patterns to Lenovo x86 rack servers and Flex System from the virtualization management tool
- Non-disruptive server maintenance in clustered environments that reduces workload downtime by dynamically migrating workloads from affected hosts during rolling server updates or reboots
- Greater service level uptime and assurance in clustered environments during unplanned hardware events by dynamically triggering workload migration from impacted hosts when impending hardware failures are predicted
For more information about all the available Lenovo XClarity Integrators, see the Lenovo XClarity Administrator Product Guide: https://lenovopress.com/tips1200-lenovo-xclarity-administrator
Lenovo XClarity Essentials
Lenovo offers the following XClarity Essentials software tools that can help you set up, use, and maintain the server at no additional cost:
- Lenovo Essentials OneCLI
OneCLI is a collection of server management tools that uses a command line interface program to manage firmware, hardware, and operating systems. It provides functions to collect full system health information (including health status), configure system settings, and update system firmware and drivers.
- Lenovo Essentials UpdateXpress
The UpdateXpress tool is a standalone GUI application for firmware and device driver updates that enables you to maintain your server firmware and device drivers up-to-date and help you avoid unnecessary server outages. The tool acquires and deploys individual updates and UpdateXpress System Packs (UXSPs) which are integration-tested bundles.
- Lenovo Essentials Bootable Media Creator
The Bootable Media Creator (BOMC) tool is used to create bootable media for offline firmware update.
For more information and downloads, visit the Lenovo XClarity Essentials web page:
http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/documents/LNVO-center
Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager
Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager (LXEM) is a power and temperature management solution for data centers. It is an agent-free, web-based console that enables you to monitor and manage power consumption and temperature in your data center through the management console. It enables server density and data center capacity to be increased through the use of power capping.
LXEM is a licensed product. A single-node LXEM license is included with the XClarity Controller Platinum upgrade as described in the XCC2 Platinum section. If your server does not have the XCC Platinum upgrade, Energy Manager licenses can be ordered as shown in the following table.
Part number | Description |
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4L40E51621 | Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager Node License (1 license needed per server) |
For more information about XClarity Energy Manager, see the following resources:
- Lenovo Support page:
https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/lnvo-lxem - User Guide for XClarity Energy Manager:
https://pubs.lenovo.com/lxem/
Lenovo Capacity Planner
Lenovo Capacity Planner is a power consumption evaluation tool that enhances data center planning by enabling IT administrators and pre-sales professionals to understand various power characteristics of racks, servers, and other devices. Capacity Planner can dynamically calculate the power consumption, current, British Thermal Unit (BTU), and volt-ampere (VA) rating at the rack level, improving the planning efficiency for large scale deployments.
For more information, refer to the Capacity Planner web page:
http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/lnvo-lcp
Security
Topics in this section:
- Security features
- Intrusion switch
- Firmware and Root of Trust Security Module
- Security bezel
- Platform Firmware Resiliency - Lenovo ThinkShield
- System Lockdown Mode
- SED encryption in factory orders
- AMD Infinity Guard
Security features
The SE455 V3 offers a number of security features, both electronic and physical.
Physical security features:
- Lockable top cover
- Front security bezel with key lock (optional, available as a field upgrade). See Security bezel.
- Intrusion detection. See Intrusion switch.
- EIA mounting flange with security key (optional, available as a field upgrade). Available EIA bracket that uses a security screw to attach the server to the front flange of the rack cabinet. See EIA bracket with security screw for more information.
Electronic security features include:
- Tamper Detection with System Lockdown. In the event of an intrusion or movement, the server can be configured in XCC to perform actions, including server shutdown, data SED lockdown, and disabling remote access to the XCC from the network ports (referred to as the BMC network bridge).
- Management of these lockdown features can be either centralized via the ThinkShield Key Vault Portal, or performed locally in the XCC management controller. See the System Lockdown Mode Control system for details.
- Self-encrypting (SED) drives that ensure data is secured when the drives are powered off
- Administrator password and a power-on password in UEFI
- Root of Trust (RoT) module providing Platform Firmware Resiliency (PFR) and Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) functionality. See Firmware and Root of Trust Security Module.
- AMD Infinity Guard, as described in the AMD Infinity Guard section
For more information, see ThinkEdge Security, available from:
https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp1725-thinkedge-security
The server is NIST SP 800-147B compliant.
The following figure shows the location of the exterior security features.
Intrusion switch
The server supports an intrusion switch that rests against the top cover. See the Internal view of the server for the location of this component. In the event that the cover is removed, a Warning event is recorded in XClarity Controller and actions can be taken to secure the server.
The intrusion switch is included in all orders.
Firmware and Root of Trust Security Module
The SE455 V3 includes a security mezzanine card that plugs into the system board as shown in the Internal view of the server. The RoT module has the following functions:
- Contains the following components:
- Root of Trust chip
- Trusted Platform Module 2.0 (TPM 2.0) chip
- Non-volatile storage for configuration data
- Provides support for Platform Firmware Resiliency (PFR) as described in the Lenovo ThinkShield - Platform Firmware Resiliency section
- Allows field recovery of a firmware-corrupted system without requiring planar replacement
- Allows field replacement of system planar while maintaining customer code levels and configuration settings
Ordering information is listed in the following table.
Security bezel
The security bezel is an optional component that mounts on the front of the server that restricts access to networking connectors on the front of the server. In the event that the bezel is added or removed, an Information event is recorded in XClarity Controller and actions can be taken to secure the server.
The following figure shows the SE455 V3 with security bezel installed.
Figure 14. SE455 V3 with security bezel installed
The security bezel kit includes the following components:
- Security bezel
- Dust filter
- Air flow sensor
- Bezel detect switch
- Bezel keylock bracket
Installation instructions can be found in the SE455 V3 User Guide:
https://pubs.lenovo.com/se455-v3/install_security_bezel
The Air Flow Sensor can detect when the filter is clogged. Operation is described in the Dust filter section
Ordering information for the bezel and additional dust filters is listed in the following table.
Part number | Feature code | Description |
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4XF7A88070 | BVTQ | ThinkEdge SE455 V3 Security Bezel Kit |
4XF7A89295 | None* | ThinkEdge SE455 V3 Bezel Filter |
* Field upgrades only; the security bezel includes one filter
The security bezel also includes the following system LEDs:
- Power
- Ethernet network activity (OCP adapter)
- ID (identification)
- System error
See the Local management section for information about these LEDs.
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 ThinkEdge SE455 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 SE455 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 relevant feature code(s).
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.
System Lockdown Mode
System Lockdown Mode is an optional security feature of the SE455 V3 that ensures that the system is only used by its intended recipient and that all data and applications remains secure.
System Lockdown Mode is an optional feature that can be remotely managed in two ways:
- ThinkShield Key Vault Portal Managed. This provides a centralised remote management approach, allowing the administrator to remotely managed multiple systems and to register ownership of systems to their company, which reduces the system’s value if stolen.
- XClarity Controller Managed. This provides remote management level control to an individual system using XCC web interface, OneCLI or Redfish.
To select ThinkShield Key Vault Portal Managed in factory orders, select feature BYBR, as listed in the following table. The default in DCSC is to select XClarity Controller Managed, feature BYBQ.
If System Lockdown is enabled in the factory, the system will be delivered in system lockdown mode and will require activation before operation. There are three ways the server can be activated:
- Using a mobile device (iOS or Android) connect to the server to the USB management port on the front of the server and running the ThinkShield Edge Mobile Management app.
- Connecting the system to the Internet via the XCC management port on the front of the server and accessing the ThinkShield Key Vault Portal from a web browser on another system.
- In a disconnected mode, where neither a mobile device or an internet connection to the SE455 V3 are available.
For more information, see ThinkEdge Security, available from:
https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp1725-thinkedge-security
Converting from XCC Managed to Portal Managed: Is it possible to convert a system from XCC Managed security to ThinkShield Key Vault Portal Managed via the XCC management interface, however the reverse is not possible. Once a server is in ThinkShield Key Vault Portal Managed mode, it cannot be converted back to XClarity Controller Managed.
The SE455 V3 offers a Security LED that indicates the status of the server:
- LED on: Security is enabled; System is operational.
- LED blinking: Security is enabled and the server is in lockdown, either due to being delivered from the factory in lockdown mode or has entered lockdown as a result of a tamper event. System must be activated or reactivated before becoming operational.
- LED off: Security is disabled; System is operational.
SED encryption in factory orders
The SE455 V3 also optionally supports enabling SED drive encryption in the factory using feature BYBS as listed in the following table. This feature enables SED on the selected drives and sets and SED Authentication Key (SED AK).
If SED drive encryption is disabled in factory, it is possible to enable it later in XClarity Controller. Note that it is not possible to disable drive encryption once it has been enabled.
Tip: SED encryption is a function that is independent of System Lockdown Control.
AMD Infinity Guard
The SE455 V3 implements the following security features enabled in the AMD EPYC processor:
- Secure Memory Encryption
Helps protect against attacks on the integrity of main memory (such as cold-boot attacks) because it encrypts the data. High-performance encryption engines integrated into the memory channels help speed performance. All of this is accomplished without modifications to your application software.
- Secure Encrypted Virtualization
Helps safeguard privacy and integrity by encrypting each virtual machine with one of up to 509 unique encryption keys known only to the processor. This aids in protecting confidentiality of your data even if a malicious virtual machine finds a way into your virtual machine’s memory, or a compromised hypervisor reaches into a guest virtual machine.
- Secure Nested Paging
Adds strong memory integrity protection capabilities to help prevent malicious hypervisor based attacks like data replay, memory re-mapping, and more in order to create an isolated execution environment.
- Secure Boot
Mitigates against firmware-level attacks, Extends the AMD silicon root of trust to help protect the system BIOS. This helps the system establish an unbroken chain of trust from the AMD silicon root of trust to the BIOS using AMD Secure Boot, and then from the system BIOS to the OS Bootloader using UEFI secure boot.
- Shadow Stack
Provides hardware-enforced stack protection capabilities address threat vectors such as return oriented programming attacks by keeping a record of the return addresses so a comparison can be made to ensure integrity is not compromised. In addition, AMD Shadow Stack enables Microsoft® hardware enforced stack protection.
For more information, see the AMD Infinity Guard web page:
https://www.amd.com/en/technologies/infinity-guard
Rack installation
The SE455 V3 server can be installed in a rack cabinet, either 2-post, 4-post long, or 4-post short.
In this section:
Rail kits
The following table lists the available rail kits. Each kit includes the left and right rails plus mounting hardware.
* 1000mm rail kit and CTO orders: The 1000mm rail kit can only be included in CTO orders provided that the server is installed and shipped in a rack cabinet from the factory. If the order does not include factory installation into a rack cabinet, then the rail kit will need to be ordered separately using the option part number.
The following table summarizes the specifications of the available rail kits.
For details on the installation of these kits, see each of the ThinkEdge SE455 V3 rack installation guides, available from the Information Center, https://pubs.lenovo.com
For information on supported rack cabinets, see the Rack cabinets section.
EIA bracket with security screw
The SE455 V3 offers two types of EIA brackets (also known as ear brackets or ears):
- Standard EIA bracket - uses thumbscrews to secure the server to the front flange of the cabinet
- Security EIA bracket - uses security screws and key to secure the server to the front flange of the cabinet
The use of the security bracket and key (the key is included with the brackets) aids in preventing unauthorized personnel from removing the server from the rack.
The following figure shows the two EIA bracket types.
Figure 15. EIA brackets for the SE455 V3
Ordering information is listed in the following table.
EIA bracket adjustment
When installed in a rack cabinet, the EIA brackets on either side of the SE455 V3 chassis can be adjusted to best fit the front cabling and clearance needs of your environment. The EIA brackets can be in one of six different positions as shown in the following figure.
Position 1 locates the server as far back into the rack cabinet as possible, such that the front of the security bezel is flush with the front flange of the cabinet. The distance between positions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 is 12.5 mm. Position "Max" positions the server as far forward as possible, and is an additional 37.5 mm from position 6, for a total of 112.5 mm difference between positions 1 and Max.
Figure 16. Adjusting the locations of the EIA brackets on the sides of the server
Operating system support
The SE455 V3 supports the following operating systems:
- Microsoft Windows Server 2019
- Microsoft Windows Server 2022
- Microsoft Windows Server 2025
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.10
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.2
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.3
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP4
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP5
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP6
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 Xen SP4
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 Xen SP5
- Ubuntu 20.04 LTS 64-bit
- Ubuntu 22.04 LTS 64-bit
- Ubuntu 24.04 LTS 64-bit
- VMware ESXi 7.0 U3
- VMware ESXi 8.0 U1
- VMware ESXi 8.0 U2
- VMware ESXi 8.0 U3
For a complete list of supported, certified and tested operating systems, plus additional details and links to relevant web sites, see the Operating System Interoperability Guide: https://lenovopress.com/osig#servers=se455-v3-7dby
For configure-to-order configurations, the server can be preloaded with VMware ESXi on M.2 cards installed in an M.2 Module. Ordering information is listed in the following table.
Configuration rule:
- An ESXi preload cannot be selected if the configuration includes an NVIDIA GPU (ESXi preload cannot include the NVIDIA driver)
Hyperconverged infrastructure support
Lenovo ThinkEdge systems can be used in hyperconverged solutions either as part of a Lenovo configured and optimized Lenovo ThinkAgile solution, or as a user-configured system.
Refer to the following links for full details.
VMware vSAN
SE455 V3 supports vSAN ESA. For more information refer to this page:
vSAN Express Storage Architecture (ESA) ReadyNode Configurator
Microsoft Azure Stack HCI
SE455 V3 is the base hardware for the ThinkAgile MX455 V3 Edge Premier System. For more information refer to the product guide:
https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp1889-thinkagile-mx455-v3-edge-premier-solution
Physical and electrical specifications
The SE455 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: 452 mm (17.8 inches)
The following table lists the detailed dimensions. See the figure below for the definition of each dimension.
The shipping (cardboard packaging) dimensions of the SE455 V3 are as follows:
- Width: 596 mm (23.5 inches)
- Height: 282 mm (11.1 inches)
- Depth: 720 mm (28.3 inches)
The server has the following maximum weight:
- 19.21 kg (42.35 lbs)
Electrical specifications for AC input power supplies:
- Input voltage:
- 100 to 127 (nominal) Vac, 50 Hz or 60 Hz
- 200 to 240 (nominal) Vac, 50 Hz or 60 Hz
- 240 Vdc (input range: 180-300 V dc) (China only)
- Inlet current:
- 100-127 V:
- 1100W power supply: 12 A*
- 1800W power supply: Not supported
- 200-240 V:
- 1100W power supply: 6.0 A
- 1800W power supply: 10 A
- 100-127 V:
* In China, this power supply cannot exceed 10 A current.
Electrical specifications for DC input power supply:
- Input voltage: -44 to -54 Vdc
- Inlet current (1100W power supply): 26 A
Grounding cable
The SE455 V3 includes two grounding points on the front of the server to enable the connection of a grounding cable. The table below lists the ordering information for the supported cable.
Field upgrade only: The Grounding Cable is only available as an option for field upgrades. Not available in CTO orders.
Part number |
Feature code |
Description | Maximum supported |
---|---|---|---|
4X97A84041 | BMG0* | ThinkEdge Grounding Cable with Lug (2500mm, 6 AWG) | 1 |
* Field upgrade only; not available in CTO orders
The following figure shows the cable.
Operating environment
The SE455 V3 server complies with ASHRAE Class A2 specifications with most configurations, and depending on the hardware configuration, also complies with ASHRAE Class A3 or A4 specifications.
Topics in this section:
Temperature and humidity
The server is supported in the following environment:
Tip: Additional high temperature and humidity support may be possible for specific configurations. For more information contact your Lenovo sales representative or business partner.
ThinkEdge SE455 V3 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. System performance may be impacted when operating temperature is outside AHSARE A2 specification.
Air temperature:
- Operating
- ASHARE 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).
- ASHARE Class A3: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F); the maximum ambient temperature decreases by 1°C for every 175m (574 ft) increase in altitude above 900 m (2,953 ft).
- ASHARE Class A4: 5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F); the maximum ambient temperature decreases by 1°C for every 125m (410 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)
- Extended operation temperature (with limited configuration):
- Server on: 5°C to 55°C (41°F to 131°F)
- Server off: 5°C to 55°C (41°F to 131°F)
- Maximum rate of change(°C/hr) should be ≤ 20.
Maximum altitude: 3,050 m (10,000 ft) at operating temperature 5°C to 45°C
Relative Humidity (non-condensing):
- Operating temperature 5°C to 45°C: 8% to 90%
- 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)
- Extended operation temperature (with limited configuration) 50 °C to 55 °C: 5% to 90%; maximum dew point: 24°C (75°F)
- Shipment/storage: 8% to 90%
- Humidity transition rate should be ≤10%/hr.
Configuration requirements
The following table lists the components that are supported based on the ambient temperature.
* For internal NVMe drives, the P5520 (7.68TB) and P5620 (6.4TB) drives might be throttled when ambient temperature is higher than 30°C
† The 8434PN (48 cores) and 8534PN (64 cores) processors are only supported if Riser 2 is not installed
For more information, see the following page:
https://pubs.lenovo.com/se455-v3/server_specifications_environmental
Acoustic modes
The SE455 V3 supports different acoustic modes, which optimize the operation of system fans to lower the overall noise level of the server. This is achieved by closely monitoring components to ensure they operate within the cooling available.
You can specify which acoustic mode you want enabled in the factory by specifying one of the feature codes listed in the following table in the DCSC configurator. By selecting the mode, the configurator will limit the configuration options to ensure the noise requirements are met. You can also specify or change the acoustic mode in UEFI. During server operation, power capping may be enabled, if needed, to ensure that noise limits are met.
The acoustic modes are designed to run with an ambient temperature of no more than 35°C. Above 35°C, the acoustic mode will be exited to prevent the system from overheating. Once the ambient temperature returns to below 35°C, the acoustic mode will be re-enabled automatically.
The following table lists the components that are recommended in the acoustic modes.
* If a component is listed as “not recommended” then that means that the component usually generates too much heat for the fans to run at a low enough speed to keep the noise of the system low. If the component is installed and is only lightly loaded, it may still be possible to run the server in the Acoustic Mode
Acoustical noise emissions
The server has the following acoustic noise emissions declaration:
- Sound power level (LWAd)
- Idling:
- Minimum: 5.5 Bel
- GPU Rich: 5.5 Bel
- Storage Rich: 5.8 Bel
- Operating profile 1:
- Minimum: 5.5 Bel
- GPU Rich: 5.5 Bel
- Storage Rich: 5.8 Bel
- Operating profile 2:
- Minimum: 5.5 Bel
- GPU Rich: 7.4 Bel
- Storage Rich: 6.0 Bel
- Idling:
- Sound pressure level (LpAm):
- Idling:
- Minimum: 39.0 dBA
- GPU Rich: 39.0 dBA
- Storage Rich: 42.8 dBA
- Operating profile 1:
- Minimum: 39.0 dBA
- GPU Rich: 39.0 dBA
- Storage Rich: 42.8 dBA
- Operating profile 2:
- Minimum: 39.0 dBA
- GPU Rich: 58.2 dBA
- Storage Rich: 44.6 dBA
- Idling:
Notes:
- These sound levels were measured in controlled acoustical environments according to procedures specified by ISO7779 and are reported in accordance with ISO 9296. Operating profile 1 is represented by 50% CPU TDP. Operating profile 2 is represented by 100% CPU TDP or 70%/30% storage write/read or 100% GPU. Testing was conducted at 23°C ± 2°C to align with ISO7779.
- The declared acoustic sound levels are based on the specified configurations, which may change depending on configuration/conditions.
- Minimum: 1x AMD EPYC 8024P (8 core, 90W) CPU, 1x 2U heat sink, 4x ThinkSystem 32GB TruDDR5 4800MHz (2Rx8) RDIMMs, 1x ThinkSystem Intel X710-T2L 10GBASE-T 2-port OCP Ethernet Adapter, 2x 5400 Pro 2280 M.2 SATA SSD 960GB boot drive with 1x ThinkSystem RAID 5350-8i PCIe 12Gb Adapter for M.2 RAID, 4x ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 MAX 3.84TB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD data drives with 1x ThinkSystem RAID 5350-8i PCIe 12Gb Adapter for SATA RAID, 2x AC PSU 1100W
- GPU Rich: 1x AMD EPYC 8224P (24 core, 160W) CPU, 1x 2U heat sink, 4x ThinkSystem 32GB TruDDR5 4800MHz (2Rx8) RDIMMs, 1x ThinkSystem Intel X710-T2L 10GBASE-T 2-port OCP Ethernet Adapter, 2x 5400 Pro 2280 M.2 SATA SSD 960GB boot drive with 1x ThinkSystem RAID 5350-8i PCIe 12Gb Adapter for M.2 RAID, 4x ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 MAX 3.84TB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD data drives with 1x ThinkSystem RAID 5350-8i PCIe 12Gb Adapter for SATA RAID, 4x ThinkSystem NVIDIA L4 24GB PCIe Gen4 Passive GPU, 2x AC PSU 1100W
- Storage Rich: 1x AMD EPYC 8124P (16 core, 125W) CPU, 1x 2U heat sink, 4x ThinkSystem 32GB TruDDR5 4800MHz (2Rx8) RDIMMs, 1x ThinkSystem Intel X710-T2L 10GBASE-T 2-Port PCIe Ethernet Adapter, 2x 5400 Pro 2280 M.2 SATA SSD 960GB boot drive with M.2 RAID B540i-2i adapter for M.2 RAID, 8x ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 PRO 7.68TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 2x AC PSU 1100W
- 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 (in packaging): 1.04 G rms at 2 Hz to 200 Hz for 15 minutes across 6 surfaces
- Rack-load vibration: 0.8 G rms at 2 Hz to 200 Hz
- Shock:
- Operating: 15 G for 3 milliseconds in each direction (positive and negative X, Y, and Z axes)
- Non-operating (in packaging): 52 G at 152 in/sec
- Rack-load drop
- Free-fall drop height: 40 tp 100mm
- Equivalent shock: 40 to 70 inch/sec, 2-3 ms
- NEBS GR63:
- Bench handling drop:
- Edge drop height (each edge): 100mm
- Free-fall drop height: 75mm
- Office vibration: 0.21Grms, 5-100 Hz, 30 min/axis
- Earthquake test: GR63 earthquake zone 4
- Bench handling drop:
NEBS support
The SE455 V3 is designed to support NEBS Level 3 compliance. NEBS3 is defined as follows:
- Operating temperature: 5°C to 40°C.
- High altitude operating temperature (1829m to 3960m, 6000ft to 13,000ft): 5°C to 35°C
- Short term operating temp*: -5°C to 55°C
- Humidity: 5% to 85% RH, Non-condensing.
- Maximum rate of change(°C /hr) should ≤ 20 Humidity transition rate should ≤ 10%/hr.
* Short-term conditions: A period of no more than 96 consecutive hours and a total of not more than 15 days in 1 year. A total of 360 hours in any given year, but no more than 15 occurrences during a 1-year period.
NEBS configurations use one of the NEBS-compliant AMD EPYC processors (8xxxPN processor SKUs). For details, see the Processors section.
For more information about NEBS support, contact your sales representative.
Particulate contamination
Airborne particulates (including metal flakes or particles) and reactive gases acting alone or in combination with other environmental factors such as humidity or temperature might damage the system that might cause the system to malfunction or stop working altogether.
The following specifications indicate the limits of particulates that the system can tolerate:
- Reactive gases:
- The copper reactivity level shall be less than 200 Angstroms per month (Å/month)
- The silver reactivity level shall be less than 200 Å/month
- Airborne particulates:
- The deliquescent relative humidity of the particulate contamination should be more than 60% RH
- Environment must be free of zinc whiskers
For additional information, see the Specifications section of the documentation for the server, available from the Lenovo Documents site, https://pubs.lenovo.com/
Dust filter
The SE455 V3 supports the use of a dust filter which is installed inside the security bezel. The dust filter has a Minimum Efficiency Rating Value (MERV) of 2, per ASHRAE Standard 52.2-2017.
A single dust filter is included with the security bezel as described in the Security bezel section.
Ordering information for additional dust filters is listed in the following table.
Part number | Description |
---|---|
4XF7A89295 | ThinkEdge SE455 V3 Bezel Filter |
The dust filter is installed inside the security bezel as shown in the following figure.
Figure 19. Dust filter in the security bezel
XClarity Controller can be configured to perform a monthly automated check of the dust filter to ensure sufficient airflow, as shown in the following figure. You can also perform an immediate test if desired. If air flow is reduced below a predefined threshold, an XCC hardware event will be triggered. Note that during the test, the system fans are ramped up to full speed for up to 30 seconds. Server performance is not affected during this test.
For more information, see online documentation at:
https://pubs.lenovo.com/se455-v3/dust_filter_measurement
Replacement port dust covers
By default, the server includes dust covers for all front I/O ports, to reduce the impact of dust in your environment. If needed, you can order replacement covers. Ordering information is listed in the following table.
Warranty upgrades and post-warranty support
The ThinkEdge SE455 V3 has a 3-year warranty:
- 7DBY - 3 year warranty
Our global network of regional support centers offers consistent, local-language support enabling you to vary response times and level of service to match the criticality of your support needs:
- Standard Next Business Day – Best choice for non-essential systems requiring simple maintenance.
- Premier Next Business Day – Best choice for essential systems requiring technical expertise from senior-level Lenovo engineers.
- Premier 24x7 4-Hour Response – Best choice for systems where maximum uptime is critical.
- Premier Enhanced Storage Support 24x7 4-Hour Response – Best choice for storage systems where maximum uptime is critical.
For more information, consult the brochure Lenovo Operational Support Services for Data Centers Services.
Services
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Note: Some service options may not be available in all markets or regions. For more information, go to https://lenovolocator.com/. For information about Lenovo service upgrade offerings that are available in your region, contact your local Lenovo sales representative or business partner.
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- Lenovo Support Services
- Lenovo Managed Services
- Lenovo Sustainability Services
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- Design Services
Professional Services consultants perform infrastructure design and implementation planning to support your strategy. The high-level architectures provided by the assessment service are turned into low level designs and wiring diagrams, which are reviewed and approved prior to implementation. The implementation plan will demonstrate an outcome-based proposal to provide business capabilities through infrastructure with a risk-mitigated project plan.
Lenovo Plan & Design Services
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- DM/DG File Migration Services
Take the burden of file migration from your IT’s shoulders. Our experts will align your requirements and business objectives to the migration plans while coordinating with your team to plan and safely execute the data migration to your storage platforms.
- DM/DG/DE Health Check Services
Our experts perform proactive checks of your Firmware and system health to ensure your machines are operating at peak and optimal efficiency to maximize up-time, avoid system failures, ensure the security of IT solutions and simplify maintenance.
- Factory Integrated Services
A suite of value-added offerings provided during the manufacturing phase of a server or storage system that reduces time to value. These services aim at improving your hardware deployment experience and enhance the quality of a standard configuration before it arrives at your facility.
Lenovo Support Services
In addition to response time options for hardware parts, repairs, and labor, Lenovo offers a wide array of additional support services to ensure your business is positioned for success and longevity. Our goal is to reduce your capital outlays, mitigate your IT risks, and accelerate your time to productivity.
- Premier Support for Data Centers
Your direct line to the solution that promises the best, most comprehensive level of support to help you fully unlock the potential of your data center.
- Premier Enhanced Storage Support (PESS)
Gain all the benefits of Premier Support for Data Centers, adding dedicated storage specialists and resources to elevate your storage support experience to the next level.
- Committed Service Repair (CSR)
Our commitment to ensuring the fastest, most seamless resolution times for mission-critical systems that require immediate attention to ensure minimal downtime and risk for your business. This service is only available for machines under the Premier 4-Hour Response SLA.
- Multivendor Support Services (MVS)
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- Keep Your Drive (KYD)
Protect sensitive data and maintain compliance with corporate retention and disposal policies to ensure your data is always under your control, regardless of the number of drives that are installed in your Lenovo server.
- Technical Account Manager (TAM)
Your single point of contact to expedite service requests, provide status updates, and furnish reports to track incidents over time, ensuring smooth operations and optimized performance as your business grows.
- Enterprise Software Support (ESS)
Gain comprehensive, single-source, and global support for a wide range of server operating systems and Microsoft server applications.
For more information, consult the brochure Lenovo Operational Support Services for Data Centers.
Lenovo Managed Services
Achieve peak efficiency, high security, and minimal disruption with Lenovo's always-on Managed Services. Our real-time monitoring, 24x7 incident response, and problem resolution ensure your infrastructure operates seamlessly. With quarterly health checks for ongoing optimization and innovation, Lenovo's remote active monitoring boosts end-user experience and productivity by keeping your data center's hardware performing at its best.
Lenovo Managed Services provides continuous 24x7 remote monitoring (plus 24x7 call center availability) and proactive management of your data center using state-of-the-art tools, systems, and practices by a team of highly skilled and experienced Lenovo services professionals.
Quarterly reviews check error logs, verify firmware & OS device driver levels, and software as needed. We’ll also maintain records of latest patches, critical updates, and firmware levels, to ensure you systems are providing business value through optimized performance.
Lenovo Sustainability Services
- Asset Recovery Services
Lenovo Asset Recovery Services (ARS) provides a secure, seamless solution for managing end-of-life IT assets, ensuring data is safely sanitized while contributing to a more circular IT lifecycle. By maximizing the reuse or responsible recycling of devices, ARS helps businesses meet sustainability goals while recovering potential value from their retired equipment. For more information, see the Asset Recovery Services offering page.
- CO2 Offset Services
Lenovo’s CO2 Offset Services offer a simple and transparent way for businesses to take tangible action on their IT footprint. By integrating CO2 offsets directly into device purchases, customers can easily support verified climate projects and track their contributions, making meaningful progress toward their sustainability goals without added complexity.
- Lenovo Certified Refurbished
Lenovo Certified Refurbished offers a cost-effective way to support IT circularity without compromising on quality and performance. Each device undergoes rigorous testing and certification, ensuring reliable performance and extending its lifecycle. With Lenovo’s trusted certification, you gain peace of mind while making a more sustainable IT choice.
Lenovo TruScale
Lenovo TruScale XaaS is your set of flexible IT services that makes everything easier. Streamline IT procurement, simplify infrastructure and device management, and pay only for what you use – so your business is free to grow and go anywhere.
Lenovo TruScale is the unified solution that gives you simplified access to:
- The industry’s broadest portfolio – from pocket to cloud – all delivered as a service
- A single-contract framework for full visibility and accountability
- The global scale to rapidly and securely build teams from anywhere
- Flexible fixed and metered pay-as-you-go models with minimal upfront cost
- The growth-driving combination of hardware, software, infrastructure, and solutions – all from one single provider with one point of accountability.
For information about Lenovo TruScale offerings that are available in your region, contact your local Lenovo sales representative or business partner.
Regulatory compliance
The SE455 V3 conforms to the following standards:
- ANSI/UL62368-1
- IEC 62368-1 (CB Certificate and CB Test Report)
- FCC - Verified to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Class A
- Canada ICES-003, issue 7, Class A
- CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1
- CISPR 32, Class A, CISPR 35
- Argentina IEC 62368-1: 2018
- Japan VCCI, Class A
- Taiwan BSMI CNS15936, Class A; CNS15598-1; Section 5 of CNS15663
- CE, UKCA Mark (EN55032 Class A, EN62368-1, EN55024, EN55035, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, (EU) 2019/424, and EN IEC 63000 (RoHS))
- Korea KN32, Class A, KN35
- Russia, Belorussia and Kazakhstan, TP EAC 037/2016 (for RoHS)
- Russia, Belorussia and Kazakhstan, EAC: TP TC 004/2011 (for Safety); TP TC 020/2011 (for EMC)
- EAC Russia, Belorussia and Kazakhstan, TR CU 020/2011 and TR CU 004/2011
- Australia/New Zealand AS/NZS CISPR 32, Class A; AS/NZS 62368.1
- UL Green Guard, UL2819
- Energy Star 4.0
- EPEAT (NSF/ ANSI 426) Bronze
- China CCC certificate, GB17625.1; GB4943.1; GB/T9254.1
- China CECP certificate, CQC3135
- China CELP certificate, HJ 2507-2011
- Japanese Energy-Saving Act
- Mexico NOM-019
- TUV-GS (EN62368-1, and EK1-ITB2000)
- India BIS 13252 (Part 1)
- Germany GS
- Brazil INMETRO
- South Africa NRCS LOA
- Ukraine UkrCEPRO
- Morocco CMIM Certification (CM)
- EU2019/424 Energy Related Product (ErP Lot9)
- NEBS 3
Uninterruptible power supply units
The following table lists the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units that are offered by Lenovo.
† Only available in China and the Asia Pacific market.
For more information, see the list of Product Guides in the UPS category:
https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/ups
Power distribution units
The following table lists the power distribution units (PDUs) that are offered by Lenovo.
For more information, see the Lenovo Press documents in the PDU category:
https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/pdu
Rack cabinets
The following table lists the supported Lenovo rack cabinets.
For information about these rack cabinets, see the Lenovo Rack Cabinet Reference:
https://lenovopress.com/lp1287-lenovo-rack-cabinet-reference
For more information about rail kits, see the Rack installation section.
KVM console options
The following table lists the supported KVM consoles.
The following table lists the keyboards supported with the 1U 18.5" Standard Console (now withdrawn).
Note: These keyboards are not supported with the ThinkSystem 18.5" LCD Console.
The following table lists the available KVM switches and the options that are supported with them.
For more information, see the list of Product Guides in the KVM Switches and Consoles category:
http://lenovopress.com/servers/options/kvm
Lenovo Financial Services
Why wait to obtain the technology you need now? No payments for 90 days and predictable, low monthly payments make it easy to budget for your Lenovo solution.
- Flexible
Our in-depth knowledge of the products, services and various market segments allows us to offer greater flexibility in structures, documentation and end of lease options.
- 100% Solution Financing
Financing your entire solution including hardware, software, and services, ensures more predictability in your project planning with fixed, manageable payments and low monthly payments.
- Device as a Service (DaaS)
Leverage latest technology to advance your business. Customized solutions aligned to your needs. Flexibility to add equipment to support growth. Protect your technology with Lenovo's Premier Support service.
- 24/7 Asset management
Manage your financed solutions with electronic access to your lease documents, payment histories, invoices and asset information.
- Fair Market Value (FMV) and $1 Purchase Option Leases
Maximize your purchasing power with our lowest cost option. An FMV lease offers lower monthly payments than loans or lease-to-own financing. Think of an FMV lease as a rental. You have the flexibility at the end of the lease term to return the equipment, continue leasing it, or purchase it for the fair market value. In a $1 Out Purchase Option lease, you own the equipment. It is a good option when you are confident you will use the equipment for an extended period beyond the finance term. Both lease types have merits depending on your needs. We can help you determine which option will best meet your technological and budgetary goals.
Ask your Lenovo Financial Services representative about this promotion and how to submit a credit application. For the majority of credit applicants, we have enough information to deliver an instant decision and send a notification within minutes.
Seller training courses
The following sales training courses are offered for employees and partners (login required). Courses are listed in date order.
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Think AI Weekly: Lenovo Solution for Smart Manufacturing at the Edge
2024-11-04 | 60 minutes | Employees Only
DetailsThink AI Weekly: Lenovo Solution for Smart Manufacturing at the EdgeJoin Dr. Marcelo Parada and Chris Laffey as they introduce the Lenovo Validated Design for Smart Manufacturing.
Published: 2024-11-04
• Components of the solution
• Solving for the manufacturing process
• Benefits for the customer
Length: 60 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo -
Partner Technical Webinar - SE350 Migration Strategy
2024-11-04 | 60 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsPartner Technical Webinar - SE350 Migration StrategyIn this 60-minute webinar Chris Laffy, our Senior Product Line Manager, shares his extensive insights and ideas on migration strategies from the original SE350 to its successors.
Published: 2024-11-04
Length: 60 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
VTT: Edge - Solution Design for Smart Manufacturing at the Edge October 2024
2024-10-15 | 60 minutes | Employees Only
DetailsVTT: Edge - Solution Design for Smart Manufacturing at the Edge October 2024Lenovo continues to innovate at the Edge! Join Dr. Marcelo Parada as he discusses the solution design for Smart Manufacturing developed by Lenovo Research and Development in Brazil. In this solution preview Marcelo will cover the AI/Edge architecture designs to enhance manufacturing processes and resolve challenges for tasks such as automated memory and CPU insertion, and automated quality inspection. Topics to include:
Published: 2024-10-15
- Components of the solution
- Design considerations and schematics
- Infrastructure Platform and Tools Overview
- Benefits to the manufacturing process
Length: 60 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo -
VTT: Edge – The SE350 EOL is Coming, Prepare Yourself and Your Customer September 2024
2024-09-10 | 60 minutes | Employees Only
DetailsVTT: Edge – The SE350 EOL is Coming, Prepare Yourself and Your Customer September 2024As of March 2025, the Lenovo ThinkEdge SE350 will be EOL. Join Geoff Hunt and Chris Laffey as they discuss how to help your ThinkEdge SE350 customers transition to other offerings, with a special focus on ThinkEdge SE350 V2 and SE360 V2. Topics will include:
Published: 2024-09-10
• Positioning the SE350 V2 and SE360 V2 as alternates for the EOL SE350
• A technical view of the generational differences
Length: 60 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo -
Think AI Weekly: Lenovo Validated Design for Public Safety and Security Edge AI
2024-09-05 | 60 minutes | Employees Only
DetailsThink AI Weekly: Lenovo Validated Design for Public Safety and Security Edge AIIn this session a panel from the Lenovo ISG/IDG ThinkEdge Team discuss vertical solutions enabled by edge computing. Alejandro Perez, Trent Richardson, and Chris Arenas focus on the Lenovo Validated Design for Public Safety and Security while reviewing the process and importance of Lenovo Validated Designs for the Edge
Published: 2024-09-05
Length: 60 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo -
VTT Edge: Lenovo Validated Design for Public Safety and Security Edge & AI July 2024
2024-08-05 | 60 minutes | Employees Only
DetailsVTT Edge: Lenovo Validated Design for Public Safety and Security Edge & AI July 2024The Lenovo ThinkEdge Team is collaborating with eco-system partners to design and validate Edge AI solutions across verticals. Join this session to learn about these efforts and the architecture of the first Lenovo Validated Design for Public Sector Safety and Security. The session will cover the following topics:
Published: 2024-08-05
• Overview of the Lenovo Validated Designs (LVD) for Vertical Edge
• Public Sector Safety and Security LVD
• Business Key drivers and solution benefits
• Architecture and Technology Overview
• Relevant use cases
• Components and sizing details
• Validation results and pricing model
Length: 60 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo -
Partner Technical Webinar - ThinkEdge Portfolio
2024-08-02 | 60 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsPartner Technical Webinar - ThinkEdge PortfolioJuly 26, 2024 - Lenovo SA's (Alex Docherty, Marcus White, and Eugene Grandberry) discuss strategy around the Thinkedge Portfolio.
Published: 2024-08-02
Length: 60 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
VTT Edge: Lenovo Customer Solution for ENOC Filling Stations and Retail June 2024
2024-06-10 | 45 minutes | Employees Only
DetailsVTT Edge: Lenovo Customer Solution for ENOC Filling Stations and Retail June 2024Join Massimo (Max) Angelucci, Lenovo Solution Architect, and Abdlkareem (AK) Alhawajreh, Lenovo Client Account Manager, as they discuss the journey of the sale, the customer business, and their challenges. They cover the considerations and decision points when architecting the solution and why the customer chose Lenovo Edge.
Published: 2024-06-10
Length: 45 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo -
Lenovo Data Center Product Portfolio
2024-05-29 | 20 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsLenovo Data Center Product PortfolioThis course introduces the Lenovo data center portfolio, and covers servers, storage, storage networking, and software-defined infrastructure products. After completing this course about Lenovo data center products, you will be able to identify product types within each data center family, describe Lenovo innovations that this product family or category uses, and recognize when a specific product should be selected.
Published: 2024-05-29
Length: 20 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
Think AI Weekly: School Safety at the Edge
2024-05-13 | 60 minutes | Employees Only
DetailsThink AI Weekly: School Safety at the EdgeJoin Alejandro Perez, ISG/IDG Edge Business Development, Allen Holmes with ISG AI Business Development, and Lauren Allen ISG/IDG Go To Market Strategist as they discuss school security, AI computer vision and Lenovo ThinkEdge School solutions.
Published: 2024-05-13
• AI solution capabilities for campus safety
• Safety solutions with ThinkEdge SE70 and SE450
• Walkthrough of La Jolla and other use cases
Length: 60 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo -
VTT: HCI at the Edge and Dick's Sporting Goods_May 2024
2024-05-08 | 60 minutes | Employees Only
DetailsVTT: HCI at the Edge and Dick's Sporting Goods_May 2024Join Adam Mandlebloom, ISG SDI Technical Product Manager, and Bryan Maskrey, ISG Technical Sales, as they explore Lenovo HCI solutions at the Edge and how one such solution is being positioned to resolve business challenges at a national retail company, Dick’s Sporting Goods. Topics covered will include
Published: 2024-05-08
• Hyperconverged Edge to Cloud today, and looking forward
• ThinkAgile for AI/ML - Cost effective GPU utilization
• Local Cluster Management integration
• Decision points and architecting the solution for Dick’s Sporting Goods
Length: 60 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo -
VTT: Management of Low-End Edge - March 2024
2024-03-13 | 64 minutes | Employees Only
DetailsVTT: Management of Low-End Edge - March 2024XClarity Orchestrator supports the management of both ISG XCC-based servers and IDG low-end edge devices. This session will cover the architecture of the current solution, along with a demo. In addition, a proposed new architecture for future support of low-end edge devices will be covered
Published: 2024-03-13
Length: 64 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo -
Business Problems Addressed with Lenovo Data & Analytics Solutions
2024-01-31 | 20 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsBusiness Problems Addressed with Lenovo Data & Analytics SolutionsData is the quantities, characters, or symbols on which operations are performed by a computer, which is then stored and transmitted in the form of electrical signals and recorded on magnetic, optical, solid state, or mechanical recording media. All different types of organizations rely more and more on their data to gain valuable insights and improve their business. As expected, they will have challenges with gaining this insight. In this course we will discuss those challenges and problems our customers face and describe how Lenovo Data and Analytics Solutions can help customers solve each problem.
Published: 2024-01-31
After completing this training, you will be able to define the following common problems for databases and big data and describe how Lenovo can help customers solve each problem: scalability, management, performance, protection, security, knowledge/skill, and technology evolution.
After completing this training, you will be able to define the following common problems for databases and big data and describe how Lenovo can help customers solve each problem: scalability, management, performance, protection, security, knowledge/skill, and technology evolution.
Length: 20 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
Family Introduction: Edge Servers
2024-01-22 | 18 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsFamily Introduction: Edge ServersThis course introduces the concept of edge servers. Edge servers are used at the edge of an IoT environment, where they perform pre-processing of data, and data forwarding to core environments.
Published: 2024-01-22
Course Objectives:
• Describe the Internet of Things (IoT)
• Define an edge server
• Discuss edge server features
Length: 18 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
Partner Technical Webinar - Tech World 23 Review
2023-12-22 | 60 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsPartner Technical Webinar - Tech World 23 ReviewIn this 60-minute replay, Kenny James, Lenovo Channel Sales Engineering Director, joined us to give a Channel CTO’s perspective on this year's Tech World 2023 conference where the theme was AI for All.
Published: 2023-12-22
Length: 60 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
Basics of the Edge Ecosystem for Sellers
2023-12-15 | 20 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsBasics of the Edge Ecosystem for SellersThe purpose of this learning module is to familiarize Lenovo field sales, inside sales and partners with the Edge ecosystem and how Lenovo fits into the Edge space.
Published: 2023-12-15
• Explain the basics of an Edge Ecosystem
• Articulate the inherent challenges of Edge Computing
• Present how Lenovo fits in the Edge Ecosystem
Length: 20 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
The 10-minute Edge conversation for Lenovo Sellers
2023-12-14 | 20 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsThe 10-minute Edge conversation for Lenovo SellersThe purpose of this course is to enable sellers to have a 10 to 15-minute customer conversation addressing the relevancy of Edge solutions to the customer business.
Published: 2023-12-14
Learning Objectives:
• Prepare for the initial customer conversation
• Hold a 10-minute Edge Operational Technology (OT) conversation
• Take the appropriate steps to progress the sale
Length: 20 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
Intel and Lenovo Bringing AI Everywhere
2023-12-13 | 50 minutes | Employees Only
DetailsIntel and Lenovo Bringing AI EverywhereJoin Patrick Cassleman of Intel as he discusses how Lenovo and Intel can partner to help customers develop and deploy sustainable AI hardware and software from the edge to the cloud. Patrick will discuss Intel’s full AI portfolio, plus available features and tools to help your customers attain sustainable AI.
Published: 2023-12-13
Length: 50 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo -
VTT: Lenovo in the Era of the Edge-June 2023
2023-12-04 | 60 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsVTT: Lenovo in the Era of the Edge-June 2023Join Richard Jenkins from the Lenovo Edge Computing Business Development group as he discusses how Lenovo fits in the era of the Edge. Topics covered in this VTT session include:
Published: 2023-12-04
- customer use cases at the Edge
- the needed consortium to build an Edge Solution
- Lenovo edge portfolio
- The advantages of LOC-A and XClarity at the Edge
Length: 60 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
Partner Technical Webinar - ThinkEdge Portfolio Update
2023-11-27 | 60 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsPartner Technical Webinar - ThinkEdge Portfolio UpdateIn this 60-minute replay, Trent Richardson, Lenovo ThinkEdge Global Solutions Leader, reviewed the total ThinkEdge portfolio. He highlighted the breadth of the portfolio as driven by customer demands and the differing requirements for the edge.
Published: 2023-11-27
Length: 60 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
VTT: ThinkEdge SE455 V3 Deep Dive - Making a Difference at the Edge, November 2023
2023-11-22 | 75 minutes | Employees Only
DetailsVTT: ThinkEdge SE455 V3 Deep Dive - Making a Difference at the Edge, November 2023Join Geoff Hunt, Lenovo Product Line Manager, as he explores technical details of how the ThinkEdge SE455 V3 is making a difference at the Edge. Geoff will cover topics such as advantages of the flexible design, acoustics, security and more.
Published: 2023-11-22
Length: 75 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo -
VTT: Edge Product Innovation, ISVs, and Market trends - AP & PRC, Oct. 2023
2023-10-12 | 60 minutes | Employees Only
DetailsVTT: Edge Product Innovation, ISVs, and Market trends - AP & PRC, Oct. 2023Join Richard Jenkins from the AP Edge solutions group as he discusses the difference between Industrial Internet of things (IoT) and Operational Technology (OT). Richard takes a look at how both are relevant to combining edge servers with hybrid cloud architecture. Topics include:
Published: 2023-10-12
• Integration of ISV Concepts
• Edge serving clusters and megaclusters
• Container designs for SE10, SE30 & SE50
Length: 60 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo -
VTT: Edge Product Innovation, ISVs, and Market trends - EMEA, LA & NA, Oct. 2023
2023-10-11 | 60 minutes | Employees Only
DetailsVTT: Edge Product Innovation, ISVs, and Market trends - EMEA, LA & NA, Oct. 2023Join Per Ljungstrom and Anthony Sayers as they discuss the difference between Industrial Internet of things (IoT) and Operational Technology (OT). They look at how both are relevant to combining edge servers with hybrid cloud architecture. Topics include:
Published: 2023-10-11
• Integration of ISV Concepts
• Edge serving clusters and megaclusters
• Container designs for SE10, SE30 & SE50
Length: 60 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo -
Intro to Edge: 3Ws of Edge Computing for Lenovo Sellers
2023-09-14 | 13 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsIntro to Edge: 3Ws of Edge Computing for Lenovo SellersThis course provides fundamental concepts and a learning foundation for those who are new to the data center and to computing at the Edge. It defines where is the Edge, identifies what are the business drivers for edge computing, and discusses why is edge computing important to Lenovo. September 2023
Published: 2023-09-14
Length: 13 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
Lenovo Solutions for the Edge - Who Are the Customers?
2023-09-14 | 25 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsLenovo Solutions for the Edge - Who Are the Customers?This course is focused on enabling sellers to identify opportunities for Lenovo Edge and Edge AI Solutions. Topics include a general overview of the Lenovo Edge portfolio and recognizing how edge computing can benefit customers.
Published: 2023-09-14
Course Objectives:
• Identify Lenovo Edge Opportunities
• Recognize how an Edge solution would benefit your customer
• Provide a general overview of Lenovo solutions at the Edge
• Identify key points for your customer Edge conversation
Length: 25 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
Family Portfolio - AMD Edge Servers
2023-09-12 | 15 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsFamily Portfolio - AMD Edge ServersThis course introduces edge environments, and the roles played by Lenovo AMD edge servers in those environments.
Published: 2023-09-12
When you have completed this course, you should be able to describe the features of the AMD edge server in the Lenovo portfolio, determine which solutions this server is best suited for, and list the customer benefits of using this server in solutions.
Length: 15 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
Family Portfolio: Edge
2023-09-12 | 15 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsFamily Portfolio: EdgeThis course introduces edge environments, and the roles played by Lenovo edge servers and edge clients in those environments. It looks briefly at use cases for these edge devices.
Published: 2023-09-12
When you have completed this course, you should be able to list the edge solutions in the Lenovo portfolio, describe the features of each solution, and determine which solution is best suited to a specific environment.
Length: 15 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
FY24Q2 Edge Solutions Update
2023-09-11 | 10 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsFY24Q2 Edge Solutions UpdateThis update is designed to help you discuss the features and customer benefits of the new Lenovo ThinkEdge SE455 V3 edge server, and to introduce an addition to the Lenovo TruScale family - TruScale for Edge.
Published: 2023-09-11
Length: 10 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
Lenovo XClarity Management Hub for Edge Server Devices
2023-06-08 | 50 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsLenovo XClarity Management Hub for Edge Server DevicesThis course offers a comprehensive overview and demonstration of the enhanced capability to manage ThinkEdge Server Devices through Lenovo XClarity Management Hub in Lenovo XClarity Orchestrator (LXCO).
Published: 2023-06-08
Length: 50 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
Lenovo XClarity Management Hub for Edge Client Devices
2023-06-08 | 50 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsLenovo XClarity Management Hub for Edge Client DevicesThis course offers a comprehensive overview and demonstration of the enhanced capability to manage ThinkEdge Client Devices through Lenovo XClarity Management Hub in Lenovo XClarity Orchestrator (LXCO).
Published: 2023-06-08
Length: 50 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning
1-10 of 30 courses.
Related publications and links
For more information, see these resources:
- Lenovo ThinkEdge SE455 V3 product page:
https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/servers-storage/servers/edge/thinkedge-se455-v3/len21te0003 - Interactive 3D Tour of the ThinkEdge SE455 V3:
https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp1820-3d-tour-thinkedge-se455-v3 - ThinkEdge SE455 V3 drivers and support
https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/servers/thinkedge/se455v3thinkedge/7dby - Lenovo Hardware Installation & Removal Videos on the SE455 V3
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-BkQODpd0GAxcf40LXZLcz9 - *}Lenovo ThinkEdge SE455 V3 product publications:
https://pubs.lenovo.com/se455-v3/- Activation Guide
- User Guide
- Messages and Codes Reference
- UEFI Manual
- Rack installation guide (1000mm rack)
- Rack installation guide (600mm rack)
- Rack installation guide (Two-post rack)
- User Guides for options:
https://serveroption.lenovo.com - ServerProven hardware compatibility:
https://serverproven.lenovo.com
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Full Change History
Changes in the October 15, 2024 update:
- Updated the following under Models section
- Models for Asia Pacific region
Changes in the September 12, 2024 update:
- Updated the following under Models section
- Models for EMEA region, 7DBY1001EA
Changes in the August 28, 2024 update:
- Updated the following under Operating environment section
- Configuration requirements and Components recommended in each acoustic mode tables
Changes in the August 27, 2024 update:
- Added the following under Internal drive options section
- TThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5336 30.72TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A93075
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5336 61.44TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A93076
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 PRO 960GB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A95049
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 PRO 1.92TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A95050
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 PRO 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A95051
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 PRO 7.68TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A95052
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 PRO 15.36TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A95053
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 MAX 800GB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A95054
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 MAX 1.6TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A95055
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 MAX 3.2TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A95056
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 MAX 6.4TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A95057
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 MAX 12.8TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A95058
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1653 960GB Read Intensive SAS 24Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A80318
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1653 1.92TB Read Intensive SAS 24Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A80319
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1653 3.84TB Read Intensive SAS 24Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A80320
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1653 7.68TB Read Intensive SAS 24Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A80321
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1653 30.72TB Read Intensive SAS 24Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A80323
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1653 15.36TB Read Intensive SAS 24Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A80322
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1655 800GB Mixed Use SAS 24Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A80340
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1655 1.6TB Mixed Use SAS 24Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A80341
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1655 3.2TB Mixed Use SAS 24Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A80342
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1655 6.4TB Mixed Use SAS 24Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A80343
- ThinkSystem M.2 PM9A3 960GB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 NHS SSD, 4XB7A90102
- ThinkSystem M.2 PM9A3 1.92TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 NHS SSD, 4XB7A90103
- ThinkSystem M.2 PM9A3 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 NHS SSD, 4XB7A90104
- 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
- Added the following under Systems management section:
- ThinkSystem MicroSD 64GB Class 10 Flash Memory Card, 4X77A92672
Changes in the August 6, 2024 update:
- Added the following under Operating environment section
- ThinkEdge CR2032 3V High Temperature (-40C to 125C) Coin Battery, 4X57A87776
Changes in the June 8, 2024 update:
- Added additional humidity data and maximum rate-of-change data - Temperature and humidity section
Changes in the May 27, 2024 update:
- Add details about what the security bezel kit contains - Security bezel section
Changes in the March 18, 2024 update:
- Updated the standard configurations for the noise emissions specifications - Acoustical noise emissions section
Changes in the February 6, 2024 update:
- Added new feature for CTO orders, SED Disabled (C1QS) to specify that no drive encryption be set in factory - SED encryption in factory orders section
Changes in the February 2, 2024 update:
- New section, Hyperconverged infrastructure support
Changes in the January 16, 2024 update:
- Added additional key features on the enhanced operating environment - Key features section
- New option part numbers for field upgrades of the front and internal drive bays - Storage field upgrades section:
- ThinkEdge SE455 V3 4x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit, 4XF7A93019
- ThinkEdge SE455 V3 4x2.5" NVMe Backplane Option Kit, 4XF7A93020
- ThinkEdge SE455 V3 Internal Drive Bays Option Kit, 4XF7A93022
- ThinkEdge SE455 V3 Onboard SATA Cable for Front Drive Bays, 4X97A93015
- ThinkEdge SE455 V3 Onboard SATA Y-Cable for Front and Internal Drive Bays, 4X97A93016
- ThinkEdge SE455 V3 Onboard NVMe Cable for Front Drive Bays, 4X97A93017
- ThinkEdge SE455 V3 Onboard NVMe Cables for Internal Drive Bays, 4X97A93018
- The server now supports the following M.2 RAID adapter - M.2 drives section:
- ThinkEdge SE455 V3 M.2 RAID B540i-2i SAS/SATA Adapter with Carrier, BZPA
- Added the following options for M.2 field upgrades - M.2 field upgrades section:
- ThinkSystem M.2 RAID B540i-2i SATA/NVMe Adapter, 4Y37A90063
- ThinkEdge SE455 V3 M.2 Air Baffle Kit, 4XF7A93023
- ThinkEdge SE455 V3 M.2 RAID B540i-2i Carrier and Cable Kit, 4XF7A93021
- Added the following slot filler kit to ensure correct airflow when removing adapters - Slot field upgrades section:
- ThinkEdge SE455 V3 PCIe and OCP Slot Filler Kit, 4XF7A93032
- The following MicroSD card is now supported - MicroSD slot for XCC2 storage section:
- ThinkSystem MicroSD 32GB Class 10 Flash Memory Card, 4X77A77064
- Updated the list of supported OSes - Operating system support section
- The following OS preload is now available for CTO orders - Operating system support section:
- VMware ESXi 8.0 U2 (Factory Installed), BYC7
- Updated the list of supported processors at 50°C and 55°C ambient temperatures - Configuration requirements section
- The Acoustic Modes now include limits on noise at up to 35°C ambient temperatures - Acoustic modes section
- Added the following dust cover option kit - Replacement port dust covers section:
- ThinkEdge SE455 V3 Port Dust Cover Kit
Changes in the December 29, 2023 update:
- Added noise emissions for a storage rich configuration - Acoustical noise emissions section
Changes in the November 16, 2023 update:
- Added link to the YouTube playlist of Hardware Installation & Removal Videos on the SE455 V3 - Related publications and links section
- Added a note that for CTO orders only, the quantity of cables (power cords, Ethernet cables, InfiniBand cables) is limited due to space limitations in the server packaging - Network adapters section and Power supplies section
First published: October 24, 2023
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