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73 pages, 2.4 MB- Introduction
- Did you know?
- Components and connectors
- Key features
- View in Augmented Reality
- System architecture
- Standard specifications - SD530 V3 server
- Standard specifications - D3 Chassis
- SD530 V3 models
- Enclosure models
- Processors
- Memory options
- Internal storage
- Controllers for internal storage
- Internal drive options
- Optical drive
- I/O expansion options
- Network adapters
- Fibre Channel host bus adapters
- SAS adapters for external storage
- GPU adapters
- Flash storage adapters
- Cooling
- Power supplies
- Systems management
- Security
- Rack installation
- Operating system support
- Physical and electrical specifications
- Operating environment
- Warranty and Support
- Services
- Regulatory compliance
- External drive enclosures
- External storage systems
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Abstract
The Lenovo ThinkSystem SD530 V3 is a two-socket server in a 2U4N multi-node form factor. Combining the efficiency and density of blades with the value and simplicity of rack-based servers, the SD530 V3 delivers a cost-efficient scale-out platform that is thermally designed to deliver maximum performance in the smallest footprint. The solution consists of the 2U ThinkSystem D3 Chassis containing up to four SD530 V3 servers (nodes). Each node incorporates two 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors.
This product guide provides essential presales information to understand the SD530 V3 node and D3 Chassis, their key features and specifications, components and options, and configuration guidelines. This guide is intended for technical specialists, sales specialists, sales engineers, IT architects, and other IT professionals who want to learn more about the SD530 V3 and consider its use in IT solutions.
Change History
Changes in the August 27, 2024 update:
- Added the following E3.S SSDs - Internal drive options section:
- ThinkSystem E3.S PM9D3a 1.92TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 5.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A93078
- ThinkSystem E3.S PM9D3a 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 5.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A93079
- ThinkSystem E3.S PM9D3a 7.68TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 5.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A93080
- ThinkSystem E3.S PM9D3a 15.36TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 5.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A93081
- Added the following M.2 SSDs - Internal drive options section:
- ThinkSystem M.2 ER3 240GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb NHS SSD, 4XB7A89422
- ThinkSystem M.2 ER3 480GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb NHS SSD, 4XB7A90049
- ThinkSystem M.2 ER3 960GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb NHS SSD, 4XB7A90230
Walkthrough Video with David Watts and Randall Lundin
Introduction
The Lenovo ThinkSystem SD530 V3 is a two-socket server in a 2U4N multi-node form factor. Combining the efficiency and density of blades with the value and simplicity of rack-based servers, the SD530 V3 delivers a cost-efficient scale-out platform that is thermally designed to deliver maximum performance in the smallest footprint. The solution consists of a 2U ThinkSystem D3 Chassis containing up to four front-access SD530 V3 servers (nodes). Each node incorporates two 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors.
The SD530 V3 is well suited for workloads ranging from cloud, analytics to AI and high performance computing application like Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) or Electronic Design Automation (EDA).
The following figure shows four ThinkSystem SD530 V3 servers installed in a D3 Chassis.
Figure 1. Four ThinkSystem SD530 V3 servers installed in a D3 Chassis
Did you know?
The SD530 V3 combines the efficiency and density of blades with the value and simplicity of rack-based servers. With high-performance features such as 5th Gen Intel Xeon Platinum processors, Intel and NVIDIA GPU support, and high-performance 200Gb Ethernet, to power through your most demanding HPC, technical computing and AI workloads.
Components and connectors
The following figure shows the front of the SD530 V3 server. The drive cover is removed to show the two E3.S hot-swap drives.
Figure 2. Front view of the SD530 V3 node
The following figure shows the rear of the SD530 V3 server.
The following figure shows the internals of the SD530 V3 server identifying key components.
Figure 4. Internal view of the SD530 V3 compute node
The following figure shows the front of the server with the drive bays removed. The figure shows location of the Root of Trust module, M.2 drive connectors, and the MicroSD card slot for XCC local storage.
Figure 5. Components under the front drives bays
The following figure shows the front of the D3 Chassis. The front view shows the four SD530 V3 nodes. The nodes on the right of the chassis are installed upside down.
Mixing servers: The D3 Chassis supports mixing the SD530 V3 and SD550 V3 in the same chassis.
The following figure shows the rear of the D3 Chassis.
Figure 7. Rear view of the ThinkSystem D3 Chassis
The following figure shows how two servers are installed in the D3 Chassis. The servers have a cutout at the rear where the shared power supplies are connected.
Note: This figure is an artistic representation to show internal detail. The top of the D3 Chassis is fixed and cannot be removed.
Figure 8. Front view of the D3 Chassis with the top removed (artistic representation)
The D3 Chassis supports mixing the SD530 V3 and SD550 V3 in the same chassis. The figure below shows the D3 Chassis with two SD530 V3 server and one SD550 V3 server.
Figure 9. Front view of the ThinkSystem D3 Chassis with 2x SD530 V3 (left) and 1x SD550 V3 (right)
Key features
The Lenovo ThinkSystem SD530 V3 server supports one or two 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors, plus support for the latest low-profile GPUs, and fast networking and storage. Up to four SD530 V3 servers can be installed in the D3 Chassis. Each server has its own fans to ensure proper cooling for installed components, and its own networking to ensure maximum performance.
The front-accessible design optimized for best-in-class thermal capabilities provides a dense, flexible solution with a low TCO. The half-wide, dual-socket server is designed for data centers that require high performance but are constrained by floor space.
The ThinkSystem D3 Chassis is an efficient, 2U rack mount enclosure with no built-in networking or switching capabilities; therefore, it requires no enclosure-level management. Sensibly designed to provide shared, high-efficiency power for housed servers, the D3 Chassis is designed to scale with your business needs.
Scalability and performance
The SD530 V3 server offers numerous features to boost performance, improve scalability, and reduce costs:
- Each SD530 V3 server supports up to two 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors, 16 TruDDR5 DIMMs, a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot plus an OCP 3.0 slot for high-speed I/O, and up to two E3.S drive bays, all in a half-wide 1U form factor.
- Up to 4 SD530 V3 servers are installed in the D3 Chassis, occupying only 2U of rack space. It is a highly dense and scalable offering.
- Supports one or two 5th Gen Intel Xeon Processor Scalable processors
- With one processor installed, supported processors are as follows:
- TDP ratings of up to 350W
- Up to 64 cores
- Core speeds of up to 3.9 GHz
- With two processors installed, supported processors are as follows:
- TDP ratings of up to 205W
- Up to 32 cores
- Core speeds of up to 3.9 GHz
- Support for DDR5 memory DIMMs to maximize the performance of the memory subsystem. Each node supports the following:
- Up to 16 DDR5 memory DIMMs, 8 DIMMs per processor
- 8 memory channels per processor (1 DIMM per channel)
- Supports 1 DIMM per channel operating at 5600 MHz
- Supports up to 1TB of system memory (for example, using either 8x 128GB 3DS RDIMMs or 16x 64GB RDIMMs)
- Each SD530 V3 server supports two E3.S 1T EDSFF hot-swap NVMe SSDs. Drives are high-performance NVMe drives each with a PCIe 5.0 x4 interface which maximizes I/O performance in terms of throughput, bandwidth, and latency.
- Supports two M.2 SATA or NVMe drives for convenient operating system boot or OS-based storage functions. Optional RAID-1 redundancy using Intel VROC RAID.
- The server has a dedicated industry-standard OCP 3.0 slot, with a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, supporting a variety of Ethernet network adapters. A simple-swap mechanism with a thumbscrew and pull-tab enables tool-less installation and removal of the adapter. The adapter supports shared BMC network sideband connectivity (NC-SI) to enable out-of-band systems management.
- One PCIe 5.0 x16 slot is standard. In 2-CPU configurations, the slot is connected to CPU 2; in 1-CPU configurations, the slot is connected to CPU 1.
- The server offers PCI Express 5.0 I/O expansion capabilities that doubles the theoretical maximum bandwidth of PCIe 4.0 (32GT/s in each direction for PCIe Gen 5, compared to 16 GT/s with PCIe Gen 4 and 8 GT/s with PCIe Gen 3). A PCIe 5.0 x16 slot provides 128 GB/s bandwidth, enough to support a dual-port 200GbE network connection.
Availability and serviceability
The SD530 V3 server and the D3 Chassis provide many features to simplify serviceability and increase system uptime:
- Designed to run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- The server offers Single Device Data Correction (SDDC, also known as Chipkill), Adaptive Double-Device Data Correction (ADDDC, also known as Redundant Bit Steering or RBS), and memory mirroring for redundancy in the event of a non-correctable memory failure.
- The server offers hot-swap drives, supporting RAID-1 redundancy (using Intel VROC) for data protection and greater system uptime.
- The server supports two M.2 drives with support for RAID-1 (using Intel VROC)
- The D3 Chassis supports three hot-swap power supplies which are N+1 redundant to provide availability for business-critical applications.
- Toolless access to upgrades and serviceable parts, such as fans, adapters, CPUs, and memory.
- Proactive Platform Alerts (including PFA and SMART alerts): Processors, voltage regulators, memory, internal storage (E3.S SSDs and M.2 storage ), fans, power supplies, and server ambient and sub-component temperatures. Alerts can be surfaced through the XClarity Controller (XCC) to managers such as Lenovo XClarity Administrator, VMware vCenter, and Microsoft System Center. These proactive alerts let you take appropriate actions in advance of possible failure, thereby increasing server uptime and application availability.
- The built-in XClarity Controller continuously monitors system parameters, triggers alerts, and performs recovery actions in case of failures to minimize downtime.
- Built-in diagnostics in UEFI, using Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager, speed up troubleshooting tasks to reduce service time.
- Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager supports diagnostics and can save service data to a USB key drive or remote CIFS share folder for troubleshooting and reduce service time.
- Auto restart in the event of a momentary loss of AC power (based on power policy setting in the XClarity Controller service processor)
- Offers a diagnostics port on the front of the server to allow you to attach an external diagnostics handset for enhanced systems management capabilities.
- Support for the XClarity Administrator Mobile app running on a supported smartphone or tablet and connected to the server through the service-enabled USB port, enables additional local systems management functions.
- Three-year or one-year customer-replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty (varies by geography), 9 x 5 next business day. Optional service upgrades are available.
Manageability and security
Powerful systems management features simplify local and remote management of the SD530 V3:
- The server includes XClarity Controller 2 (XCC2) to monitor server availability. Optional upgrade to XCC Platinum to provide remote control (keyboard video mouse) functions, support for the mounting of remote media files (ISO and IMG image files), boot capture, power capping and new XCC2 Platinum features. New XCC2 Platinum features include System Guard, new security modes including a CNSA-compliant mode, a FIPS 140-3-compliant mode and enhanced NIST 800-193 support, and a new Neighbor Group feature.
- Dedicated Ethernet port at the rear of the server for remote management (BMC management).
- Lenovo XClarity Administrator offers comprehensive hardware management tools that help to increase uptime, reduce costs and improve productivity through advanced server management capabilities.
- UEFI-based Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager, accessible from F1 during boot, provides system inventory information, graphical UEFI Setup, platform update function, RAID Setup wizard, operating system installation function, and diagnostic functions.
- Support for Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager, which captures real-time power and temperature data from the server and provides automated controls to lower energy costs.
- An integrated industry-standard Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) enables improved setup, configuration, and updates, and simplifies error handling.
- Support for industry standard management protocols, IPMI 2.0, SNMP 3.0, Redfish REST API, serial console via IPMI
- An integrated hardware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) supporting TPM 2.0 enables advanced cryptographic functionality, such as digital signatures and remote attestation.
- Administrator and power-on passwords help protect from unauthorized access to the server.
- Supports Secure Boot to ensure only a digitally signed operating system can be used. Supported with the E3.S and M.2 drives.
- Industry-standard Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) NI support for faster, stronger encryption.
- Intel Execute Disable Bit functionality can prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supported operating system.
- Intel Trusted Execution Technology provides enhanced security through hardware-based resistance to malicious software attacks, allowing an application to run in its own isolated space, protected from all other software running on a system.
Energy efficiency
The SD530 V3 and the D3 Chassis offer the following energy efficiency features to save energy, reduce operational costs, increase energy availability, and contribute to a green environment:
- ASHRAE A2 compliance for certain configurations to enable operation in 35°C datacenters
- Energy-efficient planar components help lower operational costs.
- High-efficiency power supplies with 80 PLUS Titanium certifications.
- Next Generation Lenovo Neptune™ Thermal Transfer Module for efficient air cooling of the CPUs.
- Intel Intelligent Power Capability powers individual processor elements on and off as needed to reduce power draw.
- Optional Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager provide advanced data center power notification, analysis, and policy-based management to help achieve lower heat output and reduced cooling needs
View in Augmented Reality
View the SD530 V3 in augmented reality (AR) using your smartphone or tablet.
Simply follow these steps:
- Scan the QR code* with the camera app on your phone
- Point your phone at a flat surface
- Wait a few seconds for the model to appear
Once the server appears, you can move your phone around it. You can also drag or rotate the server to reposition it.
For more information about the AR viewer, see the article "Introducing the Augmented Reality Viewer for Lenovo Servers", available from https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp1952
* If you're viewing this document on your phone or tablet, simply tap the QR code
System architecture
The following figure shows the architectural block diagram of the SD530 V3, showing the major components and their connections.
As shown in the figure, the PCIe Gen5 x16 riser slot is connected to CPU 2 in a 2-CPU configuration, or CPU 1 in a 1-CPU configuration.
Standard specifications - SD530 V3 server
The following table lists the standard specifications of the SD530 V3.
Components | Specification |
---|---|
Machine type | 7DD3 - 3 year warranty 7DDA - 1 year warranty |
Form factor | Half-wide, 1U compute node. |
Supported enclosure | ThinkSystem D3 Chassis, 2U high; up to 4 servers per chassis. |
Processor | One or two 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processor (formerly codenamed "Emerald Rapids"). With one processor installed, supports processors up to 64 cores, core speeds of up to 3.9 GHz, and TDP ratings of up to 350W. With two processors installed, supports processors up to 32 cores, core speeds of up to 3.9 GHz, and TDP ratings of up to 205W. |
Chipset | Intel C741 "Emmitsburg" chipset, part of the platform codenamed "Eagle Stream" |
Memory | 16 DIMM slots with two processors (8 DIMM slots per processor) per node. Each processor has 8 memory channels, with 1 DIMM per channel (DPC). Lenovo TruDDR5 RDIMMs and 3DS RDIMMs are supported, up to 5600 MHz |
Persistent memory | Not supported |
Memory maximums | Up to 1TB of system memory (using either 8x 128GB 3DS RDIMMs or 16x 64GB RDIMMs) |
Memory protection | ECC, SDDC, Patrol/Demand Scrubbing, Bounded Fault, 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 internal storage | 30.72TB using 2x 15.36TB E3.S EDSFF NVMe SSDs |
Storage controller | 2x Onboard NVMe ports (Optional Intel VROC NVMe for RAID) |
Optical drive bays | No internal bays; use an external USB drive. |
Tape drive bays | No internal bays. Use an external USB drive. |
Network interfaces | Dedicated OCP 3.0 SFF slot with PCIe 5.0 x16 host interface. Supports a variety of 2-port and 4-port adapters with 1, 10, 25 or 100 GbE network connectivity. One port can optionally be shared with the XClarity Controller 2 (XCC2) management processor for Wake-on-LAN and NC-SI support. |
PCIe slots | One PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with low profile form factor |
GPU support | Supports 1x single-wide GPU |
Ports |
Front: One VGA port for video, one USB 3.2 G1 (5 Gb/s) port, external diagnostics port, and one DB9 serial port for local connectivity Rear: One MiniDP port for video, one USB 3.2 G1 (5 Gb/s) port, 1x USB 2.0 port (also for XCC local management), 1x RJ-45 1GbE systems management port for XCC remote management |
Cooling | 4x 40mm simple-swap dual-rotor fans with N+1 rotor-redundancy |
Power supply | Supplied by the D3 Chassis. |
Hot-swap parts | Drives |
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), XClarity Administrator centralized infrastructure delivery, XClarity Integrator plugins, and XClarity Energy Manager centralized server power management. Optional XCC Platinum to enable remote control functions and other features. |
Video | Embedded graphics with 16 MB memory with 2D hardware accelerator, integrated into the XClarity Controller 2 management controller. Two video ports (front VGA and rear Mini DisplayPort); both can be used simultaneously if desired. Maximum resolution of both ports is 1920x1200 at 60Hz. |
Security | Power-on password, administrator's password, Trusted Platform Module (TPM), supporting TPM 2.0. |
Operating systems supported | Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi, Ubuntu Server. See the Operating system support section for specifics, including other operating systems that are Vendor Certified or Tested. |
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. |
Ambient temperature | Up to ASHRAE Class A2: 10°C - 35°C (50°F - 95°F) |
Dimensions | Width: 222 mm (8.7 inches), height: 41 mm (1.6 inches), depth 908 mm (35.7 inches) |
Weight | Maximum: 7.6 kg (16.76 lb) |
Standard specifications - D3 Chassis
The SD530 V3 servers are supported in the ThinkSystem D3 Chassis. The following table lists the standard specifications of the enclosure.
Components | Specification |
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Machine type | 7DD0 - 3 year warranty 7DD7 - 1 year warranty |
Form factor | 2U rack-mounted chassis |
Server support | Up to four SD535 V3 servers per chassis Up to four SD530 V3 servers per chassis Up to two SD550 V3 servers per chassis Servers can be mixed in the same chassis |
Servers per rack | Up to 84x SD530 V3 servers in 21 chassis per 42U rack Up to 96x SD530 V3 servers in 24 chassis per 48U rack |
Systems management | None. Management is provided by each node. An incoming remote management connection can be shared using a daisy chain connection. |
Ports | None. |
I/O architecture | None integrated. Use top-of-rack networking and storage switches. |
Power supplies | Three hot-swap power supplies, supplying power to all nodes installed in the chassis. Power supplies are either 1300W, 1600W (some markets), or 2700W, with N+1 redundancy. Power supplies are the CRPS form factor and are either 80 PLUS Platinum or 80 PLUS Titanium certified. All power supplies installed must be identical part numbers. Power supplies require a 200-240 V ac, 50 or 60 Hz supply. Power supplies are installed at the rear of the enclosure. |
Power cords | One AC power cord for each power supply, C13 or C19 depending on the power supplies selected |
Cooling | None. Fans are located within each server node. |
Enclosure LEDs | Each power supply has AC, DC and error LEDs. |
Hot-swap parts | Power supplies |
Limited warranty | Three-year customer-replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty with 9x5/NBD coverage. |
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 | Height: 87 mm (3.43 inches), depth: 898 mm (35.36 inches), width: 448 mm (17.64 inches). See Physical and electrical specifications for details. |
Weight | Empty (without servers and power supplies): 11.8 kg (26.1 lb) Maximum (4x 1U servers and 3x power supplies): 47.8 kg (105.4 lb) |
SD530 V3 models
ThinkSystem SD530 V3 models can be configured by using the Lenovo Data Center Solution Configurator (DCSC).
Configure-to-order (CTO) models are used to create models with factory-integrated server customizations. For CTO models, two types of base CTO models are available for the SD530 V3 as listed in the columns in the following table:
- General purpose base CTO models are for general business (non-HPC) and is selectable by choosing General Purpose mode in DCSC.
- AI and HPC base models are intended for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and High Performance Computing (HPC) configurations and solutions are enabled using the AI & HPC Hardware - ThinkSystem Hardware mode in DCSC. These configurations, along with Lenovo EveryScale Solutions, can also be built using System x and Cluster Solutions Configurator (x-config). Tip: Some HPC and AI models are not listed in DCSC and can only be configured in x-config.
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 SD530 V3, however these are region-specific; that is, each region may define their own server models, and not all server models are available in every region.
The following table lists the base CTO models of the ThinkSystem SD530 V3 server.
Enclosure models
Up to four SD530 V3 servers are supported in a D3 Chassis.
The following table lists the base CTO models of the D3 Chassis.
The following table lists the base choices for CTO configurations of the D3 Chassis.
Processors
The SD530 V3 supports processors in the 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processor family. The server supports one or two processors.
Support for 4th Gen processors: 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors may be supported via Special Bid. Please contact your Lenovo sales representative.
Topics in this section:
Processor options
All supported processors have the following characteristics:
- 8 DDR5 memory channels at 2 DIMMs per channel
- Up to 4 UPI links between processors at up to 20 GT/s
- Up to 80 PCIe 5.0 I/O lanes
The following table lists the 5th Gen processors that are currently supported by the SD530 V3.
* These processors are single-socket capable processors and are only available in configure-to-order builds or in preconfigured models. Not available as option part numbers.
Configuration notes:
- Processor options include a heatsink but do not include a system fan
- Processors with TDP > 205W are only supported in 1-CPU configurations
Processor features
Processors supported by the SD530 V3 introduce new embedded accelerators to add even more processing capability:
- QuickAssist Technology (Intel QAT)
Help reduce system resource consumption by providing accelerated cryptography, key protection, and data compression with Intel QuickAssist Technology (Intel QAT). By offloading encryption and decryption, this built-in accelerator helps free up processor cores and helps systems serve a larger number of clients.
- Intel Dynamic Load Balancer (Intel DLB)
Improve the system performance related to handling network data on multi-core Intel Xeon Scalable processors. Intel Dynamic Load Balancer (Intel DLB) enables the efficient distribution of network processing across multiple CPU cores/threads and dynamically distributes network data across multiple CPU cores for processing as the system load varies. Intel DLB also restores the order of networking data packets processed simultaneously on CPU cores.
- Intel Data Streaming Accelerator (Intel DSA)
Drive high performance for storage, networking, and data-intensive workloads by improving streaming data movement and transformation operations. Intel Data Streaming Accelerator (Intel DSA) is designed to offload the most common data movement tasks that cause overhead in data center-scale deployments. Intel DSA helps speed up data movement across the CPU, memory, and caches, as well as all attached memory, storage, and network devices.
- Intel In-Memory Analytics Accelerator (Intel IAA)
Run database and analytics workloads faster, with potentially greater power efficiency. Intel In-Memory Analytics Accelerator (Intel IAA) increases query throughput and decreases the memory footprint for in-memory database and big data analytics workloads. Intel IAA is ideal for in-memory databases, open source databases and data stores like RocksDB, Redis, Cassandra, and MySQL.
- Intel Advanced Matrix Extensions (Intel AMX)
Intel Advanced Matrix Extensions (Intel AMX) is a built-in accelerator in all Silver, Gold, and Platinum processors that significantly improves deep learning training and inference. With Intel AMX, you can fine-tune deep learning models or train small to medium models in just minutes. Intel AMX offers discrete accelerator performance without added hardware and complexity.
The processors also support a separate and encrypted memory space, known as the SGX Enclave, for use by Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX). The size of the SGX Enclave supported varies by processor model. Intel SGX offers hardware-based memory encryption that isolates specific application code and data in memory. It allows user-level code to allocate private regions of memory (enclaves) which are designed to be protected from processes running at higher privilege levels.
The following table summarizes the key features of all supported 5th Gen processors in the SD530 V3.
† The maximum single-core frequency at with the processor is capable of operating
* L3 cache is 1.875 MB per core or larger. Processors with a larger L3 cache per core are marked with an *
Intel On Demand feature licensing
Intel On Demand is a licensing offering from Lenovo for certain 4th Gen and 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors that implements software-defined silicon (SDSi) features. The licenses allow customers to activate the embedded accelerators and to increase the SGX Enclave size in specific processor models as their workload and business needs change.
The available upgrades are the following:
- Up to 4x QuickAssist Technology (Intel QAT) accelerators
- Up to 4x Intel Dynamic Load Balancer (Intel DLB) accelerators
- Up to 4x Intel Data Streaming Accelerator (Intel DSA) accelerators
- Up to 4x Intel In-Memory Analytics Accelerator (Intel IAA) accelerators
- 512GB SGX Enclave, an encrypted memory space for use by Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX)
See the Processor features section for a brief description of each accelerator and the SGX Enclave.
The following table lists the ordering information for the licenses. Accelerator licenses are bundled together based on the suitable workloads each would benefit with the additional accelerators.
Licenses can be activated in the factory (CTO orders) using feature codes, or as field upgrades using the option part numbers. With the field upgrades, they allow customers to only activate the accelerators or to increase the SGX Enclave size when their applications can best take advantage of them.
Intel On Demand is licensed on individual processors. For servers with two processors, customers will need a license for each processor and the licenses of the two processors must match. If customers add a second processor as a field upgrade, then you must ensure that the Intel On Demand licenses match the first processor.
Each license enables a certain quantity of embedded accelerators - the total number of accelerators available after activation is listed in the table. For example, Intel On Demand Communications & Storage Suite 4 (4L47A89451), once applied to the server, will result in a total of 4x QAT, 4x DLB and 4x DSA accelerators to be enabled the processor. The number of IAA accelerators is unchanged in this example.
The following table lists the 5th Gen processors that support Intel on Demand. The table shows the default accelerators and default SGX Enclave size, and it shows (with green highlight) what the total new accelerators and SGX Enclave would be once the Intel On Demand features have been activated.
Configuration rules:
- Not all processors support Intel On Demand upgrades - see the table for those that do not support Intel On Demand
- Upgrades can be performed in the factory (feature codes) or in the field (part numbers) but not both, and only one time
- Upgrades cannot be removed once activated
- SGX Enclave upgrades are independent of the accelerator upgrades; install either or both as desired
- For processors that support more than one upgrade, all upgrades must be performed at the same time
- Only one of each type of upgrade can be applied to a processor (eg 2x BX9A is not supported; 4x BX9B is not supported)
- The following processors support two accelerator upgrades, Intel On Demand Analytics Suite 4 (4L47A89452) and Intel On Demand Communications & Storage Suite 4 (4L47A89451); the table(s) above shows the accelerators based on both upgrades being applied.
- Intel Xeon Platinum 8460Y+
- Intel Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
- Intel Xeon Platinum 8592+
- The number of accelerators listed for each upgrade is the number of accelerators that will be active one the upgrade is complete (ie the total number, not the number to be added)
- If a server has two processors, then two feature codes must be selected, one for each processor. The upgrades on the two processors must be identical.
- If a one-processor server with Intel On Demand features activated on it has a 2nd processor added as a field upgrade, the 2nd processor must also have the same features activated by purchasing the appropriate part numbers.
Thermal restrictions by processor
Processors used in the SD530 V3 have the following thermal restrictions:
- Processors with TDP > 205W are only supported in 1-CPU configurations
- 2-CPU configurations require an ambient temperature of 30°C or lower
For additional ambient temperature requirements, see the Operating environment section.
UEFI operating modes
The SD530 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.
The preset modes for the SD530 V3 are as follows:
- Maximum Performance Mode (feature BFYB): Achieves maximum performance but with higher power consumption and lower energy efficiency.
- Minimal Power Mode (feature BFYC): Minimize the absolute power consumption of the system.
- Efficiency Favoring Power Savings Mode (feature BFYD): Maximize the performance/watt efficiency with a bias towards power savings. This is the favored mode for SPECpower benchmark testing, for example.
- Efficiency Favoring Performance Mode (feature BFYE): Maximize the performance/watt efficiency with a bias towards performance. This is the favored mode for Energy Star certification, for example.
For details about these preset modes, and all other performance and power efficiency UEFI settings offered in the SD530 V3, see the paper "Tuning UEFI Settings for Performance and Energy Efficiency on Intel Xeon Scalable Processor-Based ThinkSystem Servers", available from https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp1477.
Memory options
The SD530 V3 uses Lenovo TruDDR5 memory operating at up to 5600 MHz. The server supports up to 16 DIMMs with 2 processors. The processors have 8 memory channels and support 1 DIMMs per channel (DPC). The server supports up to 1TB of system memory with two processors and using either 8x 128GB 3DS DIMMs or 16x 64GB 3DS DIMMs.
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 table lists the 5600 MHz memory options that are currently supported by the SD530 V3.
For more information on DDR5 memory, see the Lenovo Press paper, Introduction to DDR5 Memory, available from https://lenovopress.com/lp1618.
The following rules apply when selecting the memory configuration:
- All memory DIMMs must be identical part numbers; mixing is not supported
- The SD530 V3 supports the following memory quantities:
- 16Gb DRAM DIMMs: 1, 2, 4, 6, or 8 per processor
- 24Gb DRAM DIMMs: 1, 6, 8 per processor
- The memory channels will operate at 5600 MHz or the speed of the processor's memory bus, whichever is lower
For best performance, consider the following:
- Ensure the memory installed is at least the same speed as the memory bus of the selected processor.
- Populate all 8 memory channels.
The following memory protection technologies are supported:
- ECC detection/correction
- Bounded Fault detection/correction
- SDDC (for 10x4-based memory DIMMs; look for "x4" in the DIMM description)
- ADDDC (for 10x4-based memory DIMMs, not supported with 9x4 DIMMs)
- Memory mirroring
See the Lenovo Press article "RAS Features of the Lenovo ThinkSystem Intel Servers" for more information about memory RAS features: https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp1711-ras-features-of-the-lenovo-thinksystem-intel-servers
If memory channel mirroring is used, then DIMMs must be installed in pairs (minimum of one pair per processor), and both DIMMs in the pair must be identical in type and size. 50% of the installed capacity is available to the operating system. Memory rank sparing is not supported.
Internal storage
The SD530 V3 offers two hot-swap drive bays supporting E3.S EDSFF NVMe solid-state drives as shown in the figure below.
Figure 11. Drive bays in the SD530 V3
The drive cage is optional in CTO orders and can be added as a field upgrade using the ordering information in the following table.
M.2 drives
The SD530 V3 also 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 two dedicated M.2 slots on the system board. See the internal view of the server in the Components and connectors section for the location of the M.2 slots.
RAID can be implemented using VROC. For CTO orders, ordering information is in the following table.
SED encryption key management with SKLM
The server supports self-encrypting drives (SEDs) as listed in the Internal drive options section. To effectively manage a large deployment of these drives in Lenovo servers, IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager (SKLM) offers a centralized key management solution.
The IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager software is available from Lenovo using the ordering information listed in the following table.
Controllers for internal storage
The drives of the SD530 V3 are connected to integrated NVMe storage controller:
- Onboard PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe ports
RAID functionality is provided by Intel VROC.
The onboard NVMe support has the following features:
- Controller integrated into the Intel processor
- Each drive has PCIe 5.0 x4 host interface
- Supports JBOD - Intel and non-Intel NVMe SSDs - no license required
- Optionally supports RAID-0 and RAID-1 (Intel VROC NVMe RAID)
Intel VROC onboard RAID
Intel VROC (Virtual RAID on CPU) is a feature of the Intel processor that enables Integrated RAID support.
On the SD530 V3, Intel VROC provides RAID functions for the onboard NVMe controller (Intel VROC NVMe RAID).
VROC NVMe RAID offers RAID support for any NVMe drives directly connected to the ports on the server's system board or via adapters such as NVMe retimers or NVMe switch adapters. On the SD530 V3, RAID levels implemented are based on the VROC feature selected as indicated in the following table. RAID 1 is limited to 2 drives per array, and RAID 10 is limited to 4 drives per array. Hot-spare functionality is also supported.
Performance tip: For best performance with VROC NVMe RAID, the drives in an array should all be connected to the same processor. Spanning processors is possible however performance will be unpredictable and should be evaluated based on your workload.
The SD530 V3 supports the VROC NVMe RAID offerings listed in the following table.
Configuration notes:
- If a feature code is ordered in a CTO build, the VROC functionality is enabled in the factory. For field upgrades, order a part number and it will be fulfilled as a Feature on Demand (FoD) license which can then be activated via the XCC management processor user interface.
Virtualization support: Virtualization support for Intel VROC is as follows:
- VROC (VMD) NVMe RAID: VROC (VMD) NVMe RAID is supported by ESXi, KVM, Xen, and Hyper-V. ESXi support is limited to RAID 1 only; other RAID levels are not supported. Windows and Linux OSes support VROC RAID NVMe, both for host boot functions and for guest OS function, and RAID-0, 1, 5, and 10 are supported. On ESXi, VROC is supported with both boot and data drives.
Internal drive options
The following tables list the drive options for internal storage of the server.
EDSFF hot-swap drives:
M.2 drives:
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.
Optical drive
The server supports the external USB optical drive listed in the following table.
Part number | Feature code | Description |
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7XA7A05926 | AVV8 | ThinkSystem External USB DVD RW Optical Disk Drive |
The drive is based on the Lenovo Slim DVD Burner DB65 drive and supports the following formats: DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD-ROM, DVD-R DL, CD-RW, CD-R, CD-ROM.
I/O expansion options
The SD530 V3 has the following I/O slots for adapters:
- Optional riser slot 1: PCIe 5.0 x16 low-profile slot
- Connects to CPU 2 in a 2-CPU configuration (when 2 CPUs are installed in the factory)
- Connects to CPU 1 in a 1-CPU configuration
- Optional OCP 3.0 slot: PCIe 5.0 x16, connected to CPU 1
Both the OCP slot and Riser slot 1 are optional, and ordering information is listed in the following table.
For riser slot field upgrades, two kits are available - one for a 2-CPU configuration (riser connects to CPU 2) or a 1-CPU configuration (riser connects to CPU 1). See the block diagram in the System architecture section to see the connections.
Ordering information is listed in the following table.
Network adapters
The server supports network adapters installed in the OCP and PCIe slots.
The following table lists the supported OCP adapters.
The following table lists the supported PCIe adapters.
Configuration rules:
- 4-port OCP and 4-port PCIe adapters are not supported in the same system
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
Fibre Channel host bus adapters
The following table lists the Fibre Channel HBAs supported by the SD530 V3.
GPU adapters
The following table lists the GPUs supported by the SD530 V3.
* Controlled GPU, not available in all markets. For CTO orders, see the SD530 V3 models section
Cooling
Each SD530 V3 has has 4 simple-swap 40mm dual-rotor N+1 redundant fans which are used to cool all components. All fans are standard.
In addition, each power supply has its own integrated fan. All fans are located at the rear of the enclosure as shown in in the Components and connectors section.
There is no ordering information for the fans. All fans are included with the base system.
Power supplies
The D3 Chassis supports three redundant hot-swap power supplies. The power supply choices are listed in the following table.
Supported power supply configurations are the following, depending on the installed components:
- 3x power supplies: 2+1 without over-subscription (optionally, 1 power supply is redundant)
- 2x power supplies: 1+1 without over-subscription (optionally, 1 power supply is redundant)
- 1x power supply: No redundancy, without over-subscription (only supported with 2700W power supplies)
Power management is managed by the XCC2 service processor in one of the servers installed in the chassis (referred to as the "master node"). Management tasks include power supply sensor and fault reading, power policy, throttling in the event of a power supply failure, and power supply firmware updates. If the master node goes offline, another node in the chassis will automatically take on this role.
Tip: When configuring a server in the DCSC configurator, power consumption is calculated precisely by interfacing with Lenovo Capacity Planner. You can therefore select the appropriate power supply for your configuration. However, do consider future upgrades that may require additional power needs.
Supported power supplies support 200-240V AC 50/60 Hz input power. For China customers, all power supplies support 240V DC.
Configuration rules:
- Power supplies are available only in certain markets, as indicated in the table.
- All power supplies used in a chassis must be identical part numbers.
- Power supply options do not include a line cord. Configure-to-order models can be configured with or without power cords.
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.
Power cords (C19 connectors)
Line cords and rack power cables with C19 connectors can be ordered as listed in the following table.
Systems management
The SD530 V3 contains an integrated service processor, XClarity Controller 2 (XCC2), which provides advanced control, monitoring, and alerting functions. The XCC2 is based on the AST2600 baseboard management controller (BMC) using a dual-core ARM Cortex A7 32-bit RISC service processor running at 1.2 GHz.
Topics in this section:
- Local management
- External Diagnostics Handset
- System status with XClarity Mobile
- Remote management
- MicroSD for XCC local storage
- Shared connectivity for remote management
- XCC2 Platinum
- Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager
- Lenovo XClarity Administrator
- Lenovo XClarity Integrators
- Lenovo XClarity Essentials
- Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager
- Lenovo Capacity Planner
Local management
The SD530 V3 offers a front operator panel with key LED status indicators:
- Power button with power status LED (green)
- System Error LED (yellow)
- System ID LED (blue)
- NMI button
These are shown in the following figure.
Light path diagnostics
The server offers light path diagnostics. If an environmental condition exceeds a threshold or if a system component fails, XCC lights LEDs inside the server to help you diagnose the problem and find the failing part. The server has fault LEDs next to the following components:
- Each memory DIMM
- Each drive bay
- Each power supply
Information pull-out tab
The front of the server also houses an information pull-out tab (also known as the network access tag). See Figure 2 for the location. A label on the tab shows the network information (MAC address and other data) to remotely access the service processor.
External Diagnostics Handset
The SD530 V3 has a port to connect an External Diagnostics Handset as shown in the following figure.
The External Diagnostics Handset allows quick access to system status, firmware, network, and health information. The LCD display on the panel and the function buttons give you access to the following information:
- Active alerts
- Status Dashboard
- System VPD: machine type & mode, serial number, UUID string
- System firmware levels: UEFI and XCC firmware
- XCC network information: hostname, MAC address, IP address, DNS addresses
- Environmental data: Ambient temperature, CPU temperature, AC input voltage, estimated power consumption
- Active XCC sessions
- System reset action
The 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 13. External Diagnostics Handset
Ordering information for the External Diagnostics Handset with is listed in the following table.
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
The server offers a dedicated RJ45 port at the rear of the server for remote management via the XClarity Controller management processor. The port supports 10/100/1000 Mbps speeds.
Remote server management is provided through industry-standard interfaces:
- Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) Version 2.0
- Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Version 3 (no SET commands; no SNMP v1)
- Common Information Model (CIM-XML)
- Representational State Transfer (REST) support
- Redfish support (DMTF compliant)
- Web browser - HTML 5-based browser interface (Java and ActiveX not required) using a responsive design (content optimized for device being used - laptop, tablet, phone) with NLS support
The OCP adapter slot also supports NC-SI to enable out-of-band systems management.
IPMI via the Ethernet port (IPMI over LAN) is supported, however it is disabled by default. For CTO orders you can specify whether you want to the feature enabled or disabled in the factory, using the feature codes listed in the following table.
MicroSD for XCC local storage
The server includes a MicroSD card port to enable the use of a MicroSD card for additional storage for use with the XCC controller. XCC can use the storage as a Remote Disc on Card (RDOC) device (up to 4GB of storage). It can also be used to store firmware updates (including N-1 firmware history) for ease of deployment.
Tip: Without a MicroSD card installed, the XCC controller will have 100MB of available RDOC storage.
Ordering information for the supported Micro SD cards is listed in the following table.
Shared connectivity for remote management
To reduce the number of Ethernet connections needed for remote management, the SD530 V3 supports an adapter that installs in the OCP slot that allows four servers to share the one Ethernet connection. The adapter implements a 5-port Gigabit switch based on the Microchip KSZ9896 switch chip. Ordering information is listed in the following table.
The adapter is installed in the OCP slot of one server, as shown in the figure below. The adapter connects to the remote management port of up to three other servers via an Ethernet cable.
The adapter can connect to any of the servers supported in the D3 Chassis (SD530 V3, SD550 V3 and SD535 V3). Mixing is supported and connections can be made to servers in another D3 Chassis if desired.
The OCP slot in the other three servers can be used for network connectivity, if desired.
Figure 14. Connections to the ThinkSystem OCP 4 to 1 Management Port Consolidation Adapter
For field upgrades, the adapter requires that the OCP slot be cabled. If the server doesn't already have the OCP slot cabled, you will need to order the OCP kit listed in the following table.
Part number | Description |
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4TA7A91724 | ThinkSystem SD550 V3 SD530 V3 Rear OCP Kit |
Tip: The ThinkSystem OCP 4 to 1 Management Port Consolidation Adapter uses the OCP connector only for power.
XCC2 Platinum
The XCC2 service processor in the SD530 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
- Power capping
- System utilization data and graphic view
- Single sign on with Lenovo XClarity Administrator
- Update firmware from a repository
- License for XClarity Energy Manager
XCC2 Platinum also adds the following features that are new to XCC2:
- System Guard - Monitor hardware inventory for unexpected component changes, and simply log the event or prevent booting
- Enterprise Strict Security mode - Enforces 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 |
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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 |
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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 SD530 V3. The software can be downloaded and used at no charge to discover and monitor the SD530 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
The SD530 V3 server offers the following electronic security features:
- Secure Boot function of the Intel Xeon processor
- Support for Platform Firmware Resiliency (PFR) hardware Root of Trust (RoT) - see the Platform Firmware Resiliency section
- Firmware signature processes compliant with FIPS and NIST requirements
- System Guard (part of XCC Platinum) - Proactive monitoring of hardware inventory for unexpected component changes
- Administrator and power-on password
- Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) supporting TPM 2.0
- Self-encrypting drives (SEDs) with support for enterprise key managers - see the SED encryption key management section
The server is NIST SP 800-147B compliant.
Platform Firmware Resiliency - Lenovo ThinkShield
Lenovo's ThinkShield Security is a transparent and comprehensive approach to security that extends to all dimensions of our data center products: from development, to supply chain, and through the entire product lifecycle.
The ThinkSystem SD530 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 SD530 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.
Intel Transparent Supply Chain
Add a layer of protection in your data center and have peace of mind that the server hardware you bring into it is safe authentic and with documented, testable, and provable origin.
Lenovo has one of the world’s best supply chains, as ranked by Gartner Group, backed by extensive and mature supply chain security programs that exceed industry norms and US Government standards. Now we are the first Tier 1 manufacturer to offer Intel® Transparent Supply Chain in partnership with Intel, offering you an unprecedented degree of supply chain transparency and assurance.
To enable Intel Transparent Supply Chain for the Intel-based servers in your order, add the following feature code in the DCSC configurator, under the Security tab.
Feature code | Description |
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BB0P | Intel Transparent Supply Chain |
For more information on this offering, see the paper Introduction to Intel Transparent Supply Chain on Lenovo ThinkSystem Servers, available from https://lenovopress.com/lp1434-introduction-to-intel-transparent-supply-chain-on-thinksystem-servers.
Security standards
The SD530 V3 supports the following security standards and capabilities:
- Industry Standard Security Capabilities
- Intel CPU Enablement
- AES-NI (Advanced Encryption Standard New Instructions)
- CBnT (Converged Boot Guard and Trusted Execution Technology)
- CET (Control flow Enforcement Technology)
- Hardware-based side channel attack resilience enhancements
- MKTME/TME (Multi-Key Total Memory Encryption)
- SGX (Software Guard eXtensions)
- SGX-TEM (Trusted Environment Mode)
- TDX (Trust Domain Extensions)
- TXT (Trusted eXecution Technology)
- VT (Virtualization Technology)
- XD (eXecute Disable)
- Microsoft Windows Security Enablement
- Credential Guard
- Device Guard
- Host Guardian Service
- TCG (Trusted Computing Group) TPM (Trusted Platform Module) 2.0
- UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) Forum Secure Boot
- Intel CPU Enablement
- Hardware Root of Trust and Security
- Independent security subsystem providing platform-wide NIST SP800-193 compliant Platform Firmware Resilience (PFR)
- Management domain RoT supplemented by the Secure Boot features of XCC
- Platform Security
- Boot and run-time firmware integrity monitoring with rollback to known-good firmware (e.g., “self-healing”)
- Non-volatile storage bus security monitoring and filtering
- Resilient firmware implementation, such as to detect and defeat unauthorized flash writes or SMM (System Management Mode) memory incursions
- Patented IPMI KCS channel privileged access authorization (USPTO Patent# 11,256,810)
- Host and management domain authorization, including integration with CyberArk for enterprise password management
- KMIP (Key Management Interoperability Protocol) compliant, including support for IBM SKLM and Thales KeySecure
- Reduced “out of box” attack surface
- Configurable network services
- FIPS 140-3 (in progress) validated cryptography for XCC
- CNSA Suite 1.0 Quantum-resistant cryptography for XCC
- Lenovo System Guard
For more information on platform security, see the paper “How to Harden the Security of your ThinkSystem Server and Management Applications” available from https://lenovopress.com/lp1260-how-to-harden-the-security-of-your-thinksystem-server.
- Standards Compliance and/or Support
- NIST SP800-131A rev 2 “Transitioning the Use of Cryptographic Algorithms and Key Lengths”
- NIST SP800-147B “BIOS Protection Guidelines for Servers”
- NIST SP800-193 “Platform Firmware Resiliency Guidelines”
- ISO/IEC 11889 “Trusted Platform Module Library”
- Common Criteria TCG Protection Profile for “PC Client Specific TPM 2.0”
- European Union Commission Regulation 2019/424 (“ErP Lot 9”) “Ecodesign Requirements for Servers and Data Storage Products” Secure Data Deletion
- Optional FIPS 140-2 validated Self-Encrypting Disks (SEDs) with external KMIP-based key management
- Product and Supply Chain Security
- Suppliers validated through Lenovo’s Trusted Supplier Program
- Developed in accordance with Lenovo’s Secure Development Lifecycle (LSDL)
- Continuous firmware security validation through automated testing, including static code analysis, dynamic network and web vulnerability testing, software composition analysis, and subsystem-specific testing, such as UEFI security configuration validation
- Ongoing security reviews by US-based security experts, with attestation letters available from our third-party security partners
- Digitally signed firmware, stored and built on US-based infrastructure and signed on US-based Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)
- Manufacturing transparency via Intel Transparent Supply Chain (for details, see https://lenovopress.com/lp1434-introduction-to-intel-transparent-supply-chain-on-lenovo-thinksystem-servers)
- TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliant manufacturing, by default in Mexico for North American markets with additional US and EU manufacturing options
- US 2019 NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act) Section 889 compliant
Rack installation
The D3 Chassis can be installed in a 19-inch rack cabinet. Ordering information for the rail kit is listed in the following table.
Part number | Feature code | Description |
---|---|---|
4M17A61253 | BAFD | ThinkSystem DA240 Static Rail Kit |
The rail kit has the specifications listed in the following table.
* For 0U PDU support, the rack must be at least 1100 mm (43.31 in.) deep.
*** Measured when mounted on the rack, from the front surface of the front mounting flange to the rearmost point of the rail.
Supported rack cabinets are listed in the Rack cabinets section.
Operating system support
The server supports the following operating systems:
- Microsoft Windows Server 2022
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.10
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.2
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.3
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP5
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 Xen SP5
- Ubuntu 22.04 LTS 64-bit
- Ubuntu 24.04 LTS 64-bit
- VMware ESXi 7.0 U3
- 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=sd530-v3-7dd3
Virtualization support: The onboard SATA drives in the server can be used with virtualization hypervisors, including VMware ESXi, Linux KVM, Xen, and Microsoft Hyper-V, however support is limited to AHCI (non-RAID) mode. RSTe mode is not supported with virtualization hypervisors.
For configure-to-order configurations, the server can be preloaded with VMware ESXi installed on M.2 cards. Ordering information is listed in the following table.
Part number | Feature code | Description |
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CTO only | BMEY | VMware ESXi 7.0 U3 (Factory Installed) |
CTO only | BYC7 | VMware ESXi 8.0 U2 (Factory Installed) |
Configuration rule:
- An ESXi preload cannot be selected if the configuration includes an NVIDIA GPU (ESXi preload cannot include the NVIDIA driver)
Physical and electrical specifications
Up to four SD530 V3 are installed in the D3 Chassis. Each SD530 V3 has the following dimensions:
- Width: 222 mm (8.7 inches)
- Height: 41 mm (1.6 inches)
- Depth: 908 mm (35.7 inches)
The D3 Chassis 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: 448 mm (17.6 inches)
- Height: 87 mm (3.4 inches)
- Depth: 900 mm (35.4 inches)
The following table lists the detailed dimensions. See the figure below for the definition of each dimension.
The shipping dimensions (cardboard packaging) of the SD530 V3 are as follows:
- Width: 343 mm (13.5 inches)
- Height: 158 mm (6.2 inches)
- Depth: 1067 mm (42.0 inches)
The shipping dimensions (cardboard packaging) of the D3 Chassis are as follows:
- Width: 596 mm (23.5 inches)
- Height: 298 mm (11.7 inches)
- Depth: 1180 mm (46.5 inches)
The SD530 V3 has the following weight:
- Maximum: 7.6 kg (16.76 lb)
The D3 Chassis has the following weight:
- Empty (without servers and power supplies): 11.8 kg (26.1 lb)
- Maximum (4x 1U servers and 3x power supplies): 47.8 kg (105.4 lbs)
The enclosure has the following electrical specifications for AC input power supplies:
- Input voltage:
- 200 to 240 (nominal) Vac, 50 Hz or 60 Hz
- 180 to 300 Vdc (China only)
- Inlet current:
- 1300W power supply: 7.3 A
- 1600W power supply: 9.0 A
- 2700W power supply: 15.4 A
Operating environment
The SD530 V3 and D3 Chassis comply with ASHRAE Class A2 specifications with most configurations, and depending on the hardware configuration, also complies with ASHRAE Class H1 specifications.
Depending on the hardware configuration, the SD530 V3 server also complies with ASHRAE Class H1 specification. System performance may be impacted when operating temperature is outside ASHRAE H1 specification.
Topics in this section:
Ambient temperature requirements
Adjust ambient temperature when specific components are installed. To avoid throttling, make sure to adopt passive Direct Attach cables when network adapters with 100GbE or higher speed are installed.
35°C ambient temperature support
Keep the ambient temperature to 35°C or lower with the following system configuration:
Two-processor configurations: Configurations with two processors are not supported at 35°C. An ambient temperature of 30°C or lower is required.
* When E3.S PM1743 15.36TB drive is installed, the ambient temperature must be limited to 30°C or lower.
30°C ambient temperature support
Keep the ambient temperature to 30°C or lower with the following system configuration:
25°C ambient temperature support
Keep the ambient temperature to 25°C or lower with the following system configuration:
Temperature and humidity
The server is supported in the following environment:
- Air temperature:
- Operating
- ASHRAE Class A2: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F); the maximum ambient temperature decreases by 1°C for every 300 m (984 ft) increase in altitude above 900 m (2,953 ft).
- ASHRAE Class H1: 5°C to 25°C (41°F to 77°F); the maximum ambient temperature decreases by 1°C for every 300 m (984 ft) increase in altitude above 900 m (2,953 ft).
- Server off: 5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F)
- Shipment/storage: -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F)
- Operating
- Maximum altitude: 3,050 m (10,000 ft)
- Relative Humidity (non-condensing):
- Operating
- ASHRAE Class A2: 8% to 80%; maximum dew point: 21°C (70°F)
- ASHRAE Class H1: 8% to 80%; maximum dew point: 17°C (62.6°F)
- Shipment/storage: 8% to 90%
- Operating
Acoustical noise emissions
The server has the following acoustic noise emissions declaration:
- Sound power level (LWAd)
- Idling: 7.3 Bel (Typical), 7.4 Bel (Max.)
- Operating 1: 7.3 Bel (Typical), 7.4 Bel (Max.)
- Operating 2: 7.5 Bel (Typical), 8.3 Bel (Max.)
- Sound pressure level (LpAm):
- Idling: 57.1 dBA (Typical), 57.8 dBA (Max.)
- Operating 1: 57.1 dBA (Typical), 57.8 dBA (Max.)
- Operating 2: 59.1 dBA (Typical), 66.4 dBA (Max.)
Notes:
- These sound levels were measured in controlled acoustical environments according to procedures specified by ISO7779 and are reported in accordance with ISO 9296.
- Idle mode is the steady state in which the server is powered on but not operating any intended function. Operating mode 1 is 50% of CPU TDP. Operating Mode 2 is 100% of CPU TDP.
- The declared acoustic sound levels are based on the below-specified configurations, which may change depending on configuration/conditions (with four SD530 V3 nodes installed in the chassis):
- Typical: four 185-watt processors, thirty-two 64 GB RDIMMs, four E3.S SSDs, four 1GB OCP modules, and two 2700-watt CRPS PSUs
- Maximum: eight 205-watt processors, sixty-four 64 GB RDIMMs, eight E3.S SSDs, four 1GB OCP modules, four GPU adapters, and three 2700-watt CRPS PSUs
- 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.
Particulate contamination
Airborne particulates (including metal flakes or particles) and reactive gases acting alone or in combination with other environmental factors such as humidity or temperature might damage the system that might cause the system to malfunction or stop working altogether.
The following specifications indicate the limits of particulates that the system can tolerate:
- Reactive gases:
- The copper reactivity level shall be less than 200 Angstroms per month (Å/month)
- The silver reactivity level shall be less than 200 Å/month
- Airborne particulates:
- The room air should be continuously filtered with MERV 8 filters.
- Air entering a data center should be filtered with MERV 11 or preferably MERV 13 filters.
- The deliquescent relative humidity of the particulate contamination should be more than 60% RH
- Environment must be free of zinc whiskers
For additional information, see the Specifications section of the documentation for the server, available from the Lenovo Documents site, https://pubs.lenovo.com/
Warranty and Support
The SD530 V3 and D3 Chassis have a 1 year or 3 year warranty, based on the machine type:
- ThinkSystem SD530 V3 (7DD3) - 3 year warranty
- ThinkSystem SD530 V3 (7DDA) - 1 year warranty
- ThinkSystem D3 Chassis (7DD0) - 3 year warranty
- ThinkSystem D3 Chassis (7DD7) - 1 year warranty
The standard warranty terms are customer-replaceable unit (CRU) and onsite (for field-replaceable units FRUs only) with standard call center support during normal business hours and 9x5 Next Business Day Parts Delivered.
Lenovo’s additional support services provide a sophisticated, unified support structure for your data center, with an experience consistently ranked number one in customer satisfaction worldwide. Available offerings include:
- Premier Support
Premier Support provides a Lenovo-owned customer experience and delivers direct access to technicians skilled in hardware, software, and advanced troubleshooting, in addition to the following:
- Direct technician-to-technician access through a dedicated phone line
- 24x7x365 remote support
- Single point of contact service
- End to end case management
- Third-party collaborative software support
- Online case tools and live chat support
- On-demand remote system analysis
- Warranty Upgrade (Preconfigured Support)
Services are available to meet the on-site response time targets that match the criticality of your systems.
- 3, 4, or 5 years of service coverage
- 1-year or 2-year post-warranty extensions
- Foundation Service: 9x5 service coverage with next business day onsite response. YourDrive YourData is an optional extra (see below).
- Essential Service: 24x7 service coverage with 4-hour onsite response or 24-hour committed repair (available only in select markets). Bundled with YourDrive YourData.
- Advanced Service: 24x7 service coverage with 2-hour onsite response or 6-hour committed repair (available only in select markets). Bundled with YourDrive YourData.
- Managed Services
Lenovo Managed Services provides continuous 24x7 remote monitoring (plus 24x7 call center availability) and proactive management of your data center using state-of-the-art tools, systems, and practices by a team of highly skilled and experienced Lenovo services professionals.
Quarterly reviews check error logs, verify firmware & OS device driver levels, and software as needed. We’ll also maintain records of latest patches, critical updates, and firmware levels, to ensure you systems are providing business value through optimized performance.
- Technical Account Management (TAM)
A Lenovo Technical Account Manager helps you optimize the operation of your data center based on a deep understanding of your business. You gain direct access to your Lenovo TAM, who serves as your single point of contact to expedite service requests, provide status updates, and furnish reports to track incidents over time. In addition, your TAM will help proactively make service recommendations and manage your service relationship with Lenovo to make certain your needs are met.
- Enterprise Server Software Support
Enterprise Software Support is an additional support service providing customers with software support on Microsoft, Red Hat, SUSE, and VMware applications and systems. Around the clock availability for critical problems plus unlimited calls and incidents helps customers address challenges fast, without incremental costs. Support staff can answer troubleshooting and diagnostic questions, address product comparability and interoperability issues, isolate causes of problems, report defects to software vendors, and more.
- YourDrive YourData
Lenovo’s YourDrive YourData is a multi-drive retention offering that ensures your data is always under your control, regardless of the number of drives that are installed in your Lenovo server. In the unlikely event of a drive failure, you retain possession of your drive while Lenovo replaces the failed drive part. Your data stays safely on your premises, in your hands. The YourDrive YourData service can be purchased in convenient bundles and is optional with Foundation Service. It is bundled with Essential Service and Advanced Service.
- Health Check
Having a trusted partner who can perform regular and detailed health checks is central to maintaining efficiency and ensuring that your systems and business are always running at their best. Health Check supports Lenovo-branded server, storage, and networking devices, as well as select Lenovo-supported products from other vendors that are sold by Lenovo or a Lenovo-Authorized Reseller.
Examples of region-specific warranty terms are second or longer business day parts delivery or parts-only base warranty.
If warranty terms and conditions include onsite labor for repair or replacement of parts, Lenovo will dispatch a service technician to the customer site to perform the replacement. Onsite labor under base warranty is limited to labor for replacement of parts that have been determined to be field-replaceable units (FRUs). Parts that are determined to be customer-replaceable units (CRUs) do not include onsite labor under base warranty.
If warranty terms include parts-only base warranty, Lenovo is responsible for delivering only replacement parts that are under base warranty (including FRUs) that will be sent to a requested location for self-service. Parts-only service does not include a service technician being dispatched onsite. Parts must be changed at customer’s own cost and labor and defective parts must be returned following the instructions supplied with the spare parts.
Lenovo Service offerings are region-specific. Not all preconfigured support and upgrade options are available in every region. For information about Lenovo service upgrade offerings that are available in your region, refer to the following resources:
- Service part numbers in Lenovo Data Center Solution Configurator (DCSC):
http://dcsc.lenovo.com/#/services - Lenovo Services Availability Locator
http://lenovolocator.com/
For service definitions, region-specific details, and service limitations, please refer to the following documents:
- Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty for Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) Servers and System Storage
http://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/ht503310 - Lenovo Data Center Services Agreement
http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/ht116628
Services
Lenovo Services is a dedicated partner to your success. Our goal is to reduce your capital outlays, mitigate your IT risks, and accelerate your time to productivity.
Note: Some service options may not be available in all markets or regions. For more information, go to https://www.lenovo.com/services. For information about Lenovo service upgrade offerings that are available in your region, contact your local Lenovo sales representative or business partner.
Here’s a more in-depth look at what we can do for you:
- Asset Recovery Services
Asset Recovery Services (ARS) helps customers recover the maximum value from their end-of-life equipment in a cost-effective and secure way. On top of simplifying the transition from old to new equipment, ARS mitigates environmental and data security risks associated with data center equipment disposal. Lenovo ARS is a cash-back solution for equipment based on its remaining market value, yielding maximum value from aging assets and lowering total cost of ownership for your customers. For more information, see the ARS page, https://lenovopress.com/lp1266-reduce-e-waste-and-grow-your-bottom-line-with-lenovo-ars.
- Assessment Services
An Assessment helps solve your IT challenges through an onsite, multi-day session with a Lenovo technology expert. We perform a tools-based assessment which provides a comprehensive and thorough review of a company's environment and technology systems. In addition to the technology based functional requirements, the consultant also discusses and records the non-functional business requirements, challenges, and constraints. Assessments help organizations like yours, no matter how large or small, get a better return on your IT investment and overcome challenges in the ever-changing technology landscape.
- Design Services
Professional Services consultants perform infrastructure design and implementation planning to support your strategy. The high-level architectures provided by the assessment service are turned into low level designs and wiring diagrams, which are reviewed and approved prior to implementation. The implementation plan will demonstrate an outcome-based proposal to provide business capabilities through infrastructure with a risk-mitigated project plan.
- Basic Hardware Installation
Lenovo experts can seamlessly manage the physical installation of your server, storage, or networking hardware. Working at a time convenient for you (business hours or off shift), the technician will unpack and inspect the systems on your site, install options, mount in a rack cabinet, connect to power and network, check and update firmware to the latest levels, verify operation, and dispose of the packaging, allowing your team to focus on other priorities.
- Deployment Services
When investing in new IT infrastructures, you need to ensure your business will see quick time to value with little to no disruption. Lenovo deployments are designed by development and engineering teams who know our Products & Solutions better than anyone else, and our technicians own the process from delivery to completion. Lenovo will conduct remote preparation and planning, configure & integrate systems, validate systems, verify and update appliance firmware, train on administrative tasks, and provide post-deployment documentation. Customer’s IT teams leverage our skills to enable IT staff to transform with higher level roles and tasks.
- Integration, Migration, and Expansion Services
Move existing physical & virtual workloads easily, or determine technical requirements to support increased workloads while maximizing performance. Includes tuning, validation, and documenting ongoing run processes. Leverage migration assessment planning documents to perform necessary migrations.
Regulatory compliance
The SD530 V3 conforms to the following standards:
- ANSI/UL 62368-1
- IEC 62368-1 (CB Certificate and CB Test Report)
- CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1
- Argentina IEC 60950-1
- Mexico NOM-019
- India BIS 13252 (Part 1)
- Germany GS
- TUV-GS (EN62368-1, and EK1-ITB2000)
- Brazil INMETRO
- South Africa NRCS LOA
- Ukraine UkrCEPRO
- Morocco CMIM Certification (CM)
- 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)
- CE, UKCA Mark (EN55032 Class A, EN62368-1, EN55024, EN55035, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, (EU) 2019/424, and EN IEC 63000 (RoHS))
- FCC - Verified to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Class A
- Canada ICES-003, issue 7, Class A
- CISPR 32, Class A, CISPR 35
- Korea KN32, Class A, KN35
- Japan VCCI, Class A
- Taiwan BSMI CNS15936, Class A; CNS15598-1; Section 5 of CNS15663
- Taiwan BSMI CNS15936, Class A; Section 5 of CNS15663
- 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
- Japanese Energy-Saving Act
- EU2019/424 Energy Related Product (ErP Lot9)
- China CELP certificate, HJ 2507-2011
External drive enclosures
The server supports attachment to external drive enclosures using a RAID controller with external ports or a SAS host bus adapter. Adapters supported by the server are listed in the SAS adapters for external storage section.
Note: Information provided in this section is for ordering reference purposes only. For the operating system and adapter support details, refer to the interoperability matrix for a particular storage enclosure that can be found on the Lenovo Data Center Support web site:
http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com
For details about supported drives, adapters, and cables, see the following Lenovo Press Product Guides:
- Lenovo Storage D1212 and D1224
http://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp0512 - Lenovo Storage D3284
http://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp0513 - Lenovo ThinkSystem D4390
https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp1681
External storage systems
Lenovo offers the ThinkSystem DE Series and ThinkSystem DM Series external storage systems for high-performance storage. See the DE Series and DM Series product guides for specific controller models, expansion enclosures and configuration options:
- ThinkSystem DE Series Storage
https://lenovopress.com/storage/thinksystem/de-series#rt=product-guide - ThinkSystem DM Series Storage
https://lenovopress.com/storage/thinksystem/dm-series#rt=product-guide - ThinkSystem DG Series Storage
https://lenovopress.com/storage/thinksystem/dg-series#rt=product-guide
External backup units
The following table lists the external backup options that are offered by Lenovo.
For more information, see the list of Product Guides in the Backup units category:
https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/backup
Fibre Channel SAN switches
Lenovo offers the ThinkSystem DB Series of Fibre Channel SAN switches for high-performance storage expansion. See the DB Series product guides for models and configuration options:
- ThinkSystem DB Series SAN Switches:
https://lenovopress.com/storage/switches/rack#rt=product-guide
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 rack cabinets.
For specifications about these racks, see the Lenovo Rack Cabinet Reference, available from:
https://lenovopress.com/lp1287-lenovo-rack-cabinet-reference
For more information, see the list of Product Guides in the Rack cabinets category:
https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/racks
KVM switches and consoles
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
Lenovo Financial Services reinforces Lenovo’s commitment to deliver pioneering products and services that are recognized for their quality, excellence, and trustworthiness. Lenovo Financial Services offers financing solutions and services that complement your technology solution anywhere in the world.
We are dedicated to delivering a positive finance experience for customers like you who want to maximize your purchase power by obtaining the technology you need today, protect against technology obsolescence, and preserve your capital for other uses.
We work with businesses, non-profit organizations, governments and educational institutions to finance their entire technology solution. We focus on making it easy to do business with us. Our highly experienced team of finance professionals operates in a work culture that emphasizes the importance of providing outstanding customer service. Our systems, processes and flexible policies support our goal of providing customers with a positive experience.
We finance your entire solution. Unlike others, we allow you to bundle everything you need from hardware and software to service contracts, installation costs, training fees, and sales tax. If you decide weeks or months later to add to your solution, we can consolidate everything into a single invoice.
Our Premier Client services provide large accounts with special handling services to ensure these complex transactions are serviced properly. As a premier client, you have a dedicated finance specialist who manages your account through its life, from first invoice through asset return or purchase. This specialist develops an in-depth understanding of your invoice and payment requirements. For you, this dedication provides a high-quality, easy, and positive financing experience.
For your region-specific offers, please ask your Lenovo sales representative or your technology provider about the use of Lenovo Financial Services. For more information, see the following Lenovo website:
https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/landingpage/lenovo-financial-services/
Seller training courses
The following sales training courses are offered for employees and partners (login required). Courses are listed in date order.
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Partner Technical Webinar - OneIQ
2024-07-15 | 60 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsPartner Technical Webinar - OneIQIn this 60-minute replay, Peter Grant, Field CTO for OneIQ, reviewed and demo’d the capabilities of OneIQ including collecting data and analyzing. Additionally, Peter and the team discussed how specific partners (those with NA Channel SA coverage) will get direct access to OneIQ and other partners can get access to OneIQ via Distribution or the NA LETS team.
Published: 2024-07-15
Length: 60 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning
Course code: 071224 -
SAP Webinar for Lenovo Sellers: Lenovo Portfolio Update for SAP Landscapes
2024-06-04 | 60 minutes | Employees Only
DetailsSAP Webinar for Lenovo Sellers: Lenovo Portfolio Update for SAP LandscapesJoin Mark Kelly, Advisory IT Architect with the Lenovo Global SAP Center of Competence as he discusses:
Published: 2024-06-04
• Challenges in the SAP environment
• Lenovo On-premise Solutions for SAP
• Lenovo support resources for SAP solutions
Length: 60 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Course code: DSAPF101 -
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 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning
Course code: SXXW1110r7 -
VTT Cloud Architecture: NVidia Using Cloud for GPUs and AI
2024-05-22 | 60 minutes | Employees Only
DetailsVTT Cloud Architecture: NVidia Using Cloud for GPUs and AIJoin JD Dupont, NVIDIA Head of Americas Sales, Lenovo partnership and Veer Mehta, NVIDIA Solution Architect on an interactive discussion about cloud to edge, designing cloud Solutions with Nvidia GPUs and minimizing private\hybrid cloud OPEX with GPUs. Discover how you can use what is done at big public cloud providers for your customers. We will also walk through use cases and see a demo you can use to help your customers.
Published: 2024-05-22
Length: 60 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Course code: DVCLD212 -
Partner Technical Webinar - ISG Portfolio Update
2024-04-15 | 60 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsPartner Technical Webinar - ISG Portfolio UpdateIn this 60-minute replay, Mark Bica, NA ISG Server Product Manager reviewed the Lenovo ISG portfolio. He covered new editions such as the SR680a \ SR685a, dense servers, and options that are strategic for any workload.
Published: 2024-04-15
Length: 60 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning
Course code: 041224 -
Partner Technical Webinar – StorMagic
2024-03-19 | 60 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsPartner Technical Webinar – StorMagicMarch 08, 2024 – In this 60-minute replay, Stuart Campbell and Wes Ganeko of StorMagic joined us and provided an overview of StorMagic on Lenovo. They also demonstrated the interface while sharing some interesting use cases.
Published: 2024-03-19
Length: 60 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning
Course code: 030824 -
Family Introduction ThinkSystem Multi-Node Servers
2024-02-26 | 10 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsFamily Introduction ThinkSystem Multi-Node ServersAfter completing this course about the multi-node server family, the learner will be able to define the characteristics of high-density servers, describe multi-node servers, recognize when a multi-node server might be used, and identify keywords or buzzwords that indicate opportunities to introduce the multi-node server family.
Published: 2024-02-26
Length: 10 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning
Course code: SXXW2525 -
Intel Transparent Supply Chain on Lenovo Servers
2024-01-29 | 12 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsIntel Transparent Supply Chain on Lenovo ServersThis course introduces the Intel Transparent Supply Chain (TSC) program, explains how the program works, and discusses the benefits of the Intel TSC program to customers. Adding the Intel TSC feature to an order is explained.
Published: 2024-01-29
Course objectives:
• Describe the Intel® Transparent Supply Chain program
• Explain how the Intel® Transparent Supply Chain program works
• Discuss the benefits of the Intel® Transparent Supply Chain program to Lenovo customers
• Explain how to add Intel® Transparent Supply Chain program feature to an order
Length: 12 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning
Course code: SXXW1230 -
Family Portfolio: Storage Controller Options
2024-01-23 | 25 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsFamily Portfolio: Storage Controller OptionsThis course covers the storage controller options available for use in Lenovo servers. The classes of storage controller are discussed, along with a discussion of where they are used, and which to choose.
Published: 2024-01-23
After completing this course, you will be able to:
• Describe the classes of storage controllers
• Discuss where each controller class is used
• Describe the available options in each controller class
Length: 25 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning
Course code: SXXW1111 -
Lenovo-Intel Sustainable Solutions QH
2024-01-22 | 10 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsLenovo-Intel Sustainable Solutions QHThis Quick Hit explains how Lenovo and Intel are committed to sustainability, and introduces the Lenovo-Intel joint sustainability campaign. You will learn how to use this campaign to show customers what that level of commitment entails, how to use the campaign's unsolicited proposal approach, and how to use the campaign as a conversation starter which may lead to increased sales.
Published: 2024-01-22
Length: 10 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning
Course code: SXXW2524a -
Family Portfolio Intel Multi-Node Servers
2024-01-12 | 15 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsFamily Portfolio Intel Multi-Node ServersThis course covers the Intel-based 2U4N server family, formerly part of the Dense server family.
Published: 2024-01-12
After completing this course about the Intel® multi-node server family, you will be able to identify products and features within the family, describe the customer benefits of this product family, and recognize when a specific product or products should be selected.
Length: 15 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning
Course code: SXXW2518 -
FY24Q3 Intel Servers Update
2023-12-11 | 15 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsFY24Q3 Intel Servers UpdateThis update is designed to help you discuss the features and customer benefits of Lenovo servers that use the 5th Gen Intel® Xeon® processors. Lenovo has also introduced a new server, the ThinkSystem SD650-N V3, which expands the supercomputer server family. Reasons to call your customer and talk about refreshing their infrastructure are also included as a guideline.
Published: 2023-12-11
Length: 15 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning
Course code: SXXW2522a -
Partner Technical Webinar - Data Center Limits and ISG TAA Compliance
2023-05-16 | 60 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsPartner Technical Webinar - Data Center Limits and ISG TAA ComplianceIn this 60-minute replay, we had two topics. First Vinod Kamath, Lenovo Distinguished Engineer for Data Center Cooling presented on the Systems Configuration and Data Center Ambient Limits. Second, Shama Patari, Lenovo Trade Council, and Glenn Johnson, Lenovo Principal Engineer for Supply Chain presented on ISG TAA Compliance.
Published: 2023-05-16
Length: 60 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning
Course code: 051223 -
Lenovo Sustainable Computing
2022-09-16 | 4 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsLenovo Sustainable ComputingThis Quick Hit describes the Lenovo sustainable computing program, and the many ways in which Lenovo strives to respect and protect the environment.
Published: 2022-09-16
Length: 4 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning
Course code: SXXW2504a
Related publications and links
For more information, see these resources:
- ThinkSystem SD530 V3 product page
https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/servers-storage/servers/multi-node/thinksystem-sd530-v3-multi-node-server/len21ts0026 - ThinkSystem SD530 V3 datasheet
https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/datasheet/ds0175-lenovo-thinksystem-sd530-v3 - Interactive 3D Tour of the ThinkSystem SD530 V3:
https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp1845-3d-tour-thinksystem-sd530-v3 - ThinkSystem SD530 V3 drivers and support
http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/products/servers/thinksystem/sd530v3/7dd3/downloads - Lenovo ThinkSystem SD530 V3 product publications:
https://pubs.lenovo.com/sd530-v3/- User Guide, which includes:
- System Configuration Guide
- Hardware Maintenance Guide
- Rack Installation Guides
- Messages and Codes Reference
- UEFI Manual for ThinkSystem Servers
- User Guide, which includes:
- SD530 V3 hardware repair & replacement videos:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-BLIk1SjSWKE53juIf92Xl0 - User Guides for options:
https://serveroption.lenovo.com - ServerProven hardware compatibility:
http://serverproven.lenovo.com
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Full Change History
Changes in the August 27, 2024 update:
- Added the following E3.S SSDs - Internal drive options section:
- ThinkSystem E3.S PM9D3a 1.92TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 5.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A93078
- ThinkSystem E3.S PM9D3a 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 5.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A93079
- ThinkSystem E3.S PM9D3a 7.68TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 5.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A93080
- ThinkSystem E3.S PM9D3a 15.36TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 5.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A93081
- Added the following M.2 SSDs - Internal drive options section:
- ThinkSystem M.2 ER3 240GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb NHS SSD, 4XB7A89422
- ThinkSystem M.2 ER3 480GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb NHS SSD, 4XB7A90049
- ThinkSystem M.2 ER3 960GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb NHS SSD, 4XB7A90230
Changes in the May 7, 2024 update:
- Added the following VROC for M.2 offerings for CTO orders - M.2 drives section:
- Intel VROC RAID1 Only for M.2, BZ4X
- Intel VROC (VMD NVMe RAID) Standard for M.2, BS7M
- On Board SATA Software RAID Mode for M.2, BS7Q
Changes in the April 30, 2024 update:
- Added a section on the new AR viewer - View in Augmented Reality
Changes in the April 16, 2024 update:
- Added a figure showing the location of the Root of Trust module, M.2 drive connectors, and the MicroSD card slot - Components and connectors section
- Added support for the following E3.S drives - Internal drive options section:
- ThinkSystem E3.S CD8P 7.68TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 5.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A93812
- ThinkSystem E3.S CD8P 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 5.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A93811
- ThinkSystem E3.S CD8P 1.92TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 5.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A93810
- ThinkSystem E3.S CD8P 15.36TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 5.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A93813
- Added support for external optical drive - Optical drive section:
- ThinkSystem External USB DVD-RW Optical Disk Drive, 7XA7A05926
- Added support for a MicroSD card for XCC local storage - MicroSD for XCC local storage section
- ThinkSystem MicroSD 64GB Class 10 Flash Memory Card, 4X77A92672
- The following management OCP adapter is now available - Shared connectivity for remote management section:
- ThinkSystem OCP 4 to 1 Management Port Consolidation Adapter, 4XC7A90299
Changes in the February 23, 2024 update:
- Added the following OCP adapter (planned for 2Q/2024) - Shared connectivity for remote management section
- ThinkSystem OCP 4 to 1 Management Port Consolidation Adapter, 4XC7A90299
Changes in the February 22, 2024 update:
- Added an image showing the two SD530 V3 and one SD550 V3 installed in the one D3 Chassis - Components and connectors section
First published: February 20, 2024
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