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The Lenovo ThinkAgile MX450 Edge Integrated System is designed for deploying highly available, hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) from Microsoft on purpose-built Lenovo edge servers in the remote offices/branch offices (ROBO) and at the edge. The ThinkAgile MX450 Edge Integrated System delivers fully validated and integrated Lenovo hardware and firmware that is certified for Microsoft Azure Stack HCI solutions.
This product guide provides essential technical and pre-sales information on the Lenovo ThinkAgile MX450 Edge IS, 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 ThinkAgile MX450 Edge IS and consider their use in IT solutions.
Business enablement powered by Azure Stack hyperconverged infrastructure.
How Rosti Group implemented the latest Lenovo ThinkAgile MX technology in partnership with CLOUDEON to streamline their IT infrastructure.
Delivering A-grade services for students and teachers.
How Padua College used the Lenovo ThinkAgile MX platform, powered by Microsoft Azure Stack HCI solutions, to maximize agility and flexibility while minimizing routine admin.
Supporting the shift from print to digital media:
How Aller Media future-proofs IT operations to meet the growing demand for digital content using Lenovo’s ThinkAgile MX platform, powered by 2nd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors.
Empowering global teams to capture emerging fashion trends:
How Carmel Clothing used Lenovo ThinkAgile MX hyperconverged infrastructure, managed as a service using Acuutech MESH, to boost operational efficiency, reduce the risk of manufacturing delays, and supercharge global business growth.
Training the next generation of IT experts:
How Lethbridge College used the Lenovo ThinkAgile MX platform to future-proof services for a growing student population—and respond to a sudden rise in demand for remote learning.
Keeping citizens safe throughout a global pandemic by leveraging AI technology:
How Addfor leverages a Lenovo ThinkSystem SE350 server, powered by NVIDIA® T4 Tensor Core GPUs, to collect, process, and analyze drone video footage at the edge to help strengthen COVID-19 public health measures.
Helping businesses harness the power of cloud computing:
How Furaco IT uses the Lenovo ThinkAgile MX platform to deliver customized private, public, and hybrid cloud services.
Improving the health of IT operations to deliver exceptional membership services:
How the Norwegian Medical Association used the Lenovo ThinkAgile MX platform to revitalize its IT operations, ensuring first-class professional services for Norway’s medical community.
Kick-starting innovation with research collaborations to launch edge cloud services:
How A1 Austria used Lenovo ThinkSystem SE350 edge servers, powered by NVIDIA® T4 GPUs, to launch a 5G and edge cloud innovation lab with the BABEG Carinthian Agency for Investment Promotion and Public Shareholding.
Strong partnership delivers IT innovations and creates bold business opportunities:
How relyon AG used Lenovo ThinkAgile MX for Microsoft Azure Stack HCI to boost private cloud performance and efficiency, helping to reduce costs by up to 50%, increase competitiveness, and win new business.
How Montes provides a seamless, efficient managed environment for customers with Azure Stack HCI.
Ensuring zero disruption to the production of vital pharmaceutical supplies during the coronavirus pandemic:
How Heinlein Plastik Technik GmbH used Lenovo ThinkAgile MX, powered by 2nd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, to boost business resiliency, flexibility, and cost efficiency helping to keep critical manufacturing facilities running 24/7.
Tackling antibiotic resistance with AI powered livestock health management:
How Serket uses Lenovo ThinkSystem SE350 Edge Servers powered by Intel® Xeon® processors and NVIDIA® T4 GPUs to enable AI driven monitoring of livestock on farms where internet connectivity is poor, doubling its client base in just 12 months, empowering farmers to minimize the use of antibiotics, and contributing to a healthier planet.
Great customer service through technology:
How Done Plumbing and Heating used the Lenovo ThinkAgile MX platform, powered by Microsoft Azure Stack HCI, to deliver exceptional levels of customer service.
Gaining a game-changing competitive edge in superbike racing with ultra-fast analytics:
How Aruba.it Racing – Ducati Team used high-performance, rugged, and ultra-portable Lenovo ThinkSystem SE350 edge servers to deliver crucial data insights into the performance of its superbikes and riders, helping the team to optimize bike configurations, determine the optimal racing strategies, and gain an edge in world-class competitions.
Offering outstanding learning experiences in the classroom and beyond:
How Majmaah University used a Lenovo ThinkAgile MX for Microsoft Azure Stack HCI solution to support mission-critical digital solutions for its students, teachers, and staff—helping it to deliver outstanding learning experiences even in periods of remote working during the pandemic.
Powering the restaurant of the future:
How EGGS ‘N THINGS serves up a quicker, more convenient casual dining experience with a new customer tracking system, powered by Lenovo ThinkSystem SE350 edge servers.
In partnership with Lenovo, Zú has created a cutting-edge technology incubator hub that allows start-ups to experiment with extended reality, edge computing, 5G, and even 3D holography. Read about how extended reality company OVA is using the Lenovo solutions to promote its innovative StellarX platform, which empowers anyone to rapidly create immersive XR experiences without coding.
Supercharging productivity and resiliency with a cost-efficient, powerful hyperconverged solution:
How PLANAT GmbH used Lenovo ThinkAgile MX Series with Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Datacenter Edition to increase efficiency and boost employee satisfaction.
Delivering 5G experiences at the edge.
Mobilizing humanitarian assistance fast to serve communities in need.
Scaling fast to meet surging demand for cloud services.
Taking automation to the edge:
In China, regulators are putting questionable wealth management practices under the microscope, requiring financial services firms to monitor customer interactions more closely to limit risky activity. Tech startup Kingsware saw an opportunity to help companies ease the compliance burden with an automated solution for monitoring customer interactions. Built on rugged and compact Lenovo ThinkSystem SE350 servers, the monitoring solution captures customer conversations in real-time and automatically analyzes them for risky or non-compliant language. It makes it easy for financial services firms to stay on the right side of regulation, keep investors better protected, and opens up a valuable new revenue stream for Kingsware.
Streamlining and simplifying IT across the globe:
Yara International is the world’s leading crop nutrition company. With 25 production plants on six continents, keeping operations running smoothly is a constant challenge. By moving the key business systems that underpin its global production plants to a hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) based on Lenovo ThinkAgile MX Series for Azure Stack HCI, Yara gains newfound flexibility and unlocks new efficiencies.
Supporting smart agriculture in the snow country of Hokkaido:
Sinra uses Lenovo ThinkAgile MX Series for Microsoft Azure Stack HCI to develop an innovative IoT platform to help farmers and tackle the labor shortages hitting Japanese agriculture.
Keeping parcels moving with AI
Lenovo edge computing solutions, powered by NVIDIA® A2 Tensor Core GPUs, enable Peak Analytics to bring AI-powered image recognition direct to the warehouse floor, ensuring better quality control processes and an improved customer experience.
Keeping things simple with HCI
CEDWW saves time, effort, and floorspace by simplifying IT operations with Lenovo ThinkAgile MX for Microsoft Azure Stack HCI.
Protecting customers 24/7 with smart security services
To ensure its security operators have always-on access to in-home security monitoring data,
Safe4 deployed a hyperconverged infrastructure powered by Lenovo ThinkAgile MX Series and Azure Stack HCI solutions—cutting total cost of ownership by 30% and delivering 24/7 availability.
Hyperconvergence to support mission-critical medical systems
Giving medical systems a new lease on life with a hyperconverged infrastructure from Lenovo, powered by Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, lifting availability while keeping costs and administrative effort low.
Driving a seamless parking experience
To make parking hassle free, this leading parking company replaced outdated ticket machines with a new proprietary station management solution built on the Lenovo ThinkEdge SE350 edge platform. Today, customers enjoy smooth parking while the company unlocks new revenue opportunities.
Keeping South Africa’s minibus taxis moving
Eager to improve delivery of custom-designed app solutions and improve insights from its data, SA Taxi implemented a simple-to-manage Lenovo ThinkAgile MX solution with Azure Stack HCI, lowering TCO by and increasing performance.
Enhancing learning and inspiring academic excellence
For today’s high school students, laptops are as essential as pen and paper. To provide every learner with a dedicated device, CGHS worked with Lenovo to build a resilient campus network and deliver brand-new, high-performance devices to students and teachers.
Change History
Changes in the April 3, 2024 update:
- Changed ThinkAgile Advantage support to ThinkAgile Premier Support
Introduction
The Lenovo ThinkAgile MX450 Edge Integrated System is designed for deploying highly available, hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) from Microsoft on purpose-built Lenovo edge servers in the remote offices/branch offices (ROBO) and at the edge. The ThinkAgile MX450 Edge Integrated System delivers fully validated and integrated Lenovo hardware and firmware that is certified for Microsoft Azure Stack HCI solutions.
This product guide provides essential technical and pre-sales information on the Lenovo ThinkAgile MX450 Edge IS, 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 ThinkAgile MX450 Edge Integrated System and consider their use in IT solutions.
The ThinkAgile MX450 Edge Integrated System is a validated platform that help modernize on-premises infrastructure with pre-tested, pre-configured, and easy-to-order configurations, with seamless Azure integration.
The ThinkAgile MX450 Edge Integrated System includes the Azure Stack HCI operating system and Lenovo ThinkAgile support with one single point of contact for support of the hardware and for software support Lenovo can open a support case with Microsoft to provide a warm-case transfer. Deployment and update features in Windows Admin Center and tight integration with Lenovo XClarity make cluster management, hardware and software update management & enforcing site wide policies easy for the IT administrators. Native integration with Azure services makes it easy for customers to adopt a hybrid cloud strategy for their workloads.
The systems offer one 3rd Generation Intel Xeon processor, up to 1 TB memory, up to four internal SSD drive bays, and up to 100Gb network connectivity and with a 2U height and short depth case that can go almost anywhere. It can be mounted on a wall, placed on the floor like a tower server, or mounted in a rack. The rugged ThinkAgile MX450 Edge IS can handle continuous operating temperatures from 5°C and 45°C; and some configurations are designed to meet NEBS Level-3 and ETSI requirements for 96 hours operating excursions from -5°C and 55°C as well as tolerance to locations with high-dust and vibration. The system is optimized for various types of edge and ROBO workloads that need compute power, data storage, and network closer to where data is generated, such as IoT, Smart Surveillance, or AI, and require small compute footprint and operations in rugged environments.
Did you know?
As a new direct and indirect Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider, Lenovo offers cloud services and subscriptions through the Lenovo Cloud Marketplace, which enable HCI use cases with the ThinkAgile MX platforms.
The ThinkAgile MX450 Edge Integrated System offers a compact design, low power usage, high performance, and security for edge locations. They can be wall-mounted, stacked on a shelf, or installed in a rack cabinet, and they are designed to operate in rugged environments with temperatures of up to 55°C and extreme shock and vibration.
Key features
The ThinkAgile MX450 Edge Integrated System offers the following key features:
- Quick and convenient path to implement a hyperconverged solution powered by the Azure Stack HCI OS with Hyper-V virtualization, Microsoft Storage Spaces Direct (S2D) Software Defined Storage (SDS), and Software Defined Networking (SDN) network virtualization.
- Streamlined management of Azure Arc enabled servers with unified single-pane-of-glass for creating and managing VMs, S2D volumes, and virtual networks through Windows Admin Center (WAC) in the Azure Portal.
- Consistent, low latency performance with hypervisor-embedded architecture, built-in read and write cache, and support for NVMe PCIe drives.
- Provides per-VM storage performance management with policy-driven Quality of Service (QoS) and continuous built-in monitoring and alerting with cluster-wide performance and capacity metrics.
- Can sustain drive, server, or component failures with built-in resiliency for continuous availability.
- GPU support to enable AI training, inferencing and data visualization scenarios, HPC workloads, virtual desktops and graphics intensive applications.
- Built on proven and reliable Lenovo ThinkEdge servers that provide compute power and space efficiency for a variety of edge workloads and applications.
- Provides comprehensive hardware management with advanced systems management capabilities with XClarity
- Delivers fully validated and integrated hardware and firmware that is certified for Microsoft Azure Stack HCI solutions.
- Ready for out-of-box deployment with the mandatory Azure Stack HCI OS pre-loaded, with the option to purchase a Windows Server 2022 Datacenter license if unlimited guest OS VMs are desired.
- Includes Lenovo ThinkAgile Premier Single Point of Support for quick 24/7 problem reporting and resolution.
- Includes Lenovo deployment services to get customers up and running quickly.
Hardware features
The ThinkAgile MX450 Edge Integrated System is based on the ThinkEdge SE450 server and have the following hardware features:
Scalability and performance
The ThinkAgile MX450 Edge Integrated System offer numerous features to boost performance, improve scalability and reduce costs:
- Supports one third-generation Intel Xeon Processor Scalable processor
- Up to 36 cores and 64 threads
- Core speeds of up to 3.0 GHz
- TDP ratings of up to 205W
- Support for up to 8 TruDDR4 memory DIMMs an up to 1 TB of memory using 128 GB DIMMs
- DIMMs operate at up to 3200 MHz means you have the fastest available memory subsystem
- Supports up to four single-width GPUs or two double-wide GPUs, for substantial processing power in an edge system.
- Offers a choice of internal drive SSD bays supporting SATA or NVMe drives, or hot-swap front-accessible drive bays supporting SAS, SATA or NVMe drives.
- Supports two M.2 drives for convenient operating system boot functions with RAID-1.
- Supports 4x NVMe drives without oversubscription of PCIe lanes (1:1 connectivity). The use of NVMe drives maximizes drive I/O performance, in terms of throughput and latency.
- The server offers up to four PCIe 4.0 slots plus a slot dedicated to the OCP adapter.
- Support for up to four network adapters, up to 100 Gb Ethernet for high-speed networking to back-end servers.
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Availability and serviceability
The ThinkAgile MX450 Edge Integrated System provides many features to simplify serviceability and increase system uptime:
- The server offers Single Device Data Correction (SDDC, also known as Chipkill), Adaptive Double-Device Data Correction (ADDDC, also known as Redundant Bit Steering or RBS), and memory mirroring for redundancy in the event of a non-correctable memory failure.
- The M.2 adapter supports Non-RAID NVMe or 4350-8i SAS/SATA 12Gb HBA .
- The server has up to two hot-swap redundant power supplies and up to six simple-swap N+1 redundant fans to provide availability for business-critical applications.
- Solid-state drives (SSDs) offer more reliability and performance than traditional mechanical HDDs for greater uptime.
- Proactive Platform Alerts (including PFA and SMART alerts): Processors, voltage regulators, memory, internal storage (SSDs, M.2 storage), fans, power supplies, RAID controllers, server ambient and subcomponent temperatures. Alerts can be surfaced through the XClarity Controller to managers such as Lenovo XClarity Administrator 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.
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Manageability and security
Systems management features simplify local and remote management of the ThinkAgile MX450 Edge Integrated System :
- The server includes an XClarity Controller (XCC) to monitor server availability. Optional upgrade to XCC Advanced to provide remote control (keyboard video mouse) functions. Optional upgrade to XCC Enterprise enables the additional support for the mounting of remote media files (ISO and IMG image files), boot capture, and power capping.
- Lenovo XClarity Administrator offers comprehensive hardware management tools that help to increase uptime, reduce costs and improve productivity through advanced server management capabilities.
- IT Administrators can securely claim and activate the ThinkAgile MX450 Edge Integrated System remotely through the ThinkShield Key Vault Portal, available on the web. They can also manage and unlock their global IoT edge fleet for initial operation and in case of tamper. The ThinkShield Edge Mobile Management app enables Edge Users to securely claim and activate the MX450 in an easy-to-use Web UI.
- UEFI-based Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager, accessible from F1 during boot, provides system inventory information, graphical UEFI Setup, platform update function, RAID Setup wizard, operating system installation function, and diagnostic functions.
- Support for Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager, which captures real-time power and temperature data from the server and provides automated controls to lower energy costs.
- An integrated industry-standard Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) enables improved setup, configuration, and updates, and simplifies error handling.
- Support for industry standard management protocols, IPMI 2.0, SNMP 3.0, Redfish REST API, serial console via IPMI
- An integrated hardware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) supporting TPM 2.0 enables advanced cryptographic functionality, such as digital signatures and remote attestation.
- Administrator and power-on passwords help protect from unauthorized access to the server.
- Supports Secure Boot to ensure only a digitally signed operating system can be used. Supported with HDDs and SSDs, as well as M.2 drives.
- Industry-standard Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) NI support for faster, stronger encryption.
- Intel Execute Disable Bit functionality can prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supported operating system.
- Intel Trusted Execution Technology provides enhanced security through hardware-based resistance to malicious software attacks, allowing an application to run in its own isolated space, protected from all other software running on a system.
- Additional physical security features are an available chassis intrusion switch and available lockable front bezel and top cover.
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Energy efficiency
The ThinkAgile MX450 Edge Integrated System offers the following energy-efficiency features to save energy, reduce operational costs, and increase energy availability:
- Energy-efficient system board components help lower operational costs.
- High-efficiency power supplies with 80 PLUS Platinum and Titanium certifications
- Solid-state drives (SSDs) consume as much as 80% less power than traditional spinning 2.5-inch HDDs.
- Optional Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager provides advanced data center power notification, analysis, and policy-based management to help achieve lower heat output and reduced cooling needs.
Components and connectors
The following figures show the front view of the ThinkAgile MX450 Edge Integrated System
Figure 2. ThinkAgile MX450 Edge Integrated System Front view
The following figures show the rear view of the ThinkAgile MX450 Edge Integrated System
Figure 3. ThinkAgile MX450 Edge Integrated System : Rear view
The ThinkAgile MX450 Edge Integrated System optionally supports a security bezel which helps restrict physical access to the front of the server while still allowing cables to be properly routed through side panels. The bezel also duplicates the system LEDs that would otherwise be covered up by the bezel. The following figure shows the server with the security bezel attached.
Figure 4. View of the ThinkAgile MX450 Edge Integrated System with security bezel attached
The following figure shows the locations of key components inside the server. The two riser cards and various brackets have been removed to show the components on the system board.
Figure 5. Internal view of the ThinkAgile MX450 Edge Integrated System
System specifications
The following table lists the system specifications for the ThinkAgile MX450 Edge Integrated System.
Models
ThinkAgile MX450 Edge Integrated System is configured by using the Lenovo Data Center Solution Configurator (DCSC):
http://dcsc.lenovo.com
The following table lists the CTO base models of the ThinkAgile MX450 Edge IS .
Processors
The ThinkAgile MX450 Edge Integrated System ships with one processor that is embedded into the system board. The following table lists the processor options that are available for selection.
For details about these options, including configuration rules, see the ThinkEdge SE450 server product guide:
https://lenovopress.com/lp1540-thinkedge-se450-edge-server#processors
Part number | Feature | Description | Maximum supported |
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MX450 Edge IS | |||
None | BB34 | Intel Xeon Silver 4310T 10C 105W 2.3GHz Processor | 1 |
None | BB2Z | Intel Xeon Silver 4314 16C 135W 2.4GHz Processor | 1 |
None | BB39 | Intel Xeon Silver 4316 20C 150W 2.3GHz Processor | 1 |
None | BB3N | Intel Xeon Gold 6330N 28C 165W 2.2GHz Processor | 1 |
None | BB30 | Intel Xeon Gold 5317 12C 150W 3.0GHz Processor | 1 |
None | BB3E | Intel Xeon Gold 5318N 24C 150W 2.1GHz Processor | 1 |
None | BB2Y | Intel Xeon Gold 5320T 20C 150W 2.3GHz Processor | 1 |
None | BB4E | Intel Xeon Gold 6326 16C 185W 2.9GHz Processor | 1 |
None | BB3H | Intel Xeon Gold 6330 28C 205W 2.0GHz Processor | 1 |
None | BB3S | Intel Xeon Gold 6336Y 24C 185W 2.4GHz Processor | 1 |
None | BB31 | Intel Xeon Gold 6338N 32C 185W 2.2GHz Processor | 1 |
None | BB33 | Intel Xeon Gold 6338T 24C 165W 2.1GHz Processor | 1 |
None | BB2U | Intel Xeon Gold 6354 18C 205W 3.0GHz Processor | 1 |
None | BB2S | Intel Xeon Platinum 8352V 36C 195W 2.1GHz Processor | 1 |
None | BB2V | Intel Xeon Platinum 8352Y 32C 205W 2.2GHz Processor | 1 |
Memory
The ThinkAgile MX450 Edge Integrated System supports Lenovo TruDDR4 memory. TruDDR4 memory uses the highest-quality components sourced from Tier 1 DRAM suppliers and only memory that meets strict requirements is selected. It is compatibility tested and tuned to maximize performance and reliability.
The processor has 4 memory controllers and 8 memory channels; with all-memory configurations, the DIMMs are installed 1 RDIMM per channel. This corresponds to all the white DIMM slots on the system board.
Lenovo TruDDR4 RDIMMs and 3DS RDIMMs are supported. With 8x 128 GB 3DS RDIMMs installed, the ThinkAgile MX450 Edge Integrated System supports a total of 1 TB of system memory.
The following table lists the memory options that are available for selection.
For details about these options, including configuration rules, see the ThinkEdge SE450 server product guide:
https://lenovopress.com/lp1540-thinkedge-se450-edge-server#memory-options
Part number | Feature | Description | Maximum supported |
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MX450 Edge IS | |||
RDIMMs | |||
4X77A08632 | B963 | ThinkSystem 16GB TruDDR4 3200 MHz (2Rx8 1.2V) RDIMM | 8 |
4X77A08633 | B964 | ThinkSystem 32GB TruDDR4 3200 MHz (2Rx4 1.2V) RDIMM | 8 |
4X77A08634 | B965 | ThinkSystem 32GB TruDDR4 3200 MHz (2Rx8 1.2V) RDIMM | 8 |
4X77A08635 | B966 | ThinkSystem 64GB TruDDR4 3200 MHz (2Rx4 1.2V) RDIMM | 8 |
3DS RDIMMs | |||
4X77A08636 | BA62 | ThinkSystem 128GB TruDDR4 3200 MHz (4Rx4 1.2V) 3DS RDIMM | 8 |
Internal storage
The ThinkAgile MX450 Edge Integrated System supports the following configurations for data storage:
- Up to 4x internal SSD drive bays supporting non-hot-swap trayless NVMe or SATA SSD drives
- Up to 2x M.2 drives for boot functions, supporting SATA
In addition, the systems support two internal M.2 SATA SSDs for the Windows Server boot volume.
The following table lists the internal storage options.
Description | Feature code | Maximum quantity |
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Internal Drive Cage | ||
ThinkEdge SE450 Internal HDD Cage | BMGT | 1 |
Enablement kit | ||
ThinkSystem M.2 SATA/NVMe 2-Bay Enablement Kit | B5XJ | 1 |
Riser Cards | ||
ThinkEdge SE450 Riser 1 | BMGL | 1 |
ThinkEdge SE450 Riser 2 (Optional) | BMGM | 1 |
Drives for internal storage
The following table lists drive options for the ThinkAgile MX450 Edge Integrated System.
Part number | Feature | Description | Maximum supported |
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MX450 Edge IS | |||
M.2 SSDs - 6 Gb SATA -Boot Drive | |||
4XB7A82287 | BQ1Y | ThinkSystem M.2 5400 PRO 480GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb NHS SSD | 2 |
4XB7A82288 | BQ20 | ThinkSystem M.2 5400 PRO 960GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb NHS SSD | 2 |
7mm 2.5-inch trayless SSDs - 6 Gb SATA | |||
CTO Only | BS2W | ThinkSystem 2.5" 7mm 5400 PRO 480GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb Trayless SSD | 4 |
CTO Only | BS2V | ThinkSystem 2.5" 7mm 5400 PRO 960GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb Trayless SSD | 4 |
CTO Only | BS2U | ThinkSystem 2.5" 7mm 5400 PRO 1.92TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb Trayless SSD | 4 |
CTO Only | BS2T | ThinkSystem 2.5" 7mm 5400 PRO 3.84TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb Trayless SSD | 4 |
CTO Only | BS2S | ThinkSystem 2.5" 7mm 5400 PRO 7.68TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb Trayless SSD | 4 |
4XB7A77058 | BKSV | ThinkSystem 2.5" 7mm S4520 960GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb Trayless SSD | 4 |
4XB7A77059 | BKSW | ThinkSystem 2.5" 7mm S4520 1.92TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb Trayless SSD | 4 |
4XB7A78627 | BM1D | ThinkSystem 2.5" 7mm S4520 3.84TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb Trayless SSD | 4 |
4XB7A78628 | BM1E | ThinkSystem 2.5" 7mm S4520 7.68TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb Trayless SSD | 4 |
4XB7A77057 | BKSU | ThinkSystem Intel S4520 2.5" 7mm 480GB Entry SATA 6Gb Non-Hot Swap SSD Trayless | 4 |
7mm 2.5-inch SSDs - U.3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe | |||
4XB7A13975 | BKSQ | ThinkSystem 2.5" 7mm U.3 7450 PRO 960GB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 Trayless SSD | 4 |
4XB7A13976 | BKWR | ThinkSystem 2.5" 7mm U.3 7450 PRO 1.92TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 Trayless SSD | 4 |
4XB7A13977 | BKWS | ThinkSystem 2.5" 7mm U.3 7450 PRO 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 Trayless SSD | 4 |
Network adapters
The ThinkAgile MX450 Edge Integrated System supports the following networking options.
Only certain network adapters have been certified for particular network traffic types in the Azure Stack HCI operating system. For details regarding which available network adapters can be used for each network traffic type, see Lenovo Certified Configurations for Azure Stack HCI – V2 Servers:
https://lenovopress.com/lp1520
For details about these options, including configuration rules, see the ThinkEdge SE450 server product guide:
https://lenovopress.com/lp1540-thinkedge-se450-edge-server#i-o-expansion
https://lenovopress.com/lp1540-thinkedge-se450-edge-server#network-adapters
Part number | Feature | Description | Maximum supported |
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MX450 Edge IS | |||
10 Gb Ethernet - 10GBASE-T | |||
4XC7A79794 | BMHF | ThinkEdge SE450 Intel X710-T2L 10GBASE-T 2-port OCP Ethernet Adapter | 1 |
25 Gb Ethernet | |||
CTO Only | BMHG | ThinkEdge SE450 Intel E810-DA2 10/25GbE SFP28 2-Port OCP Ethernet Adapter | 1 |
4XC7A79796 | BMHD | ThinkEdge SE450 Mellanox CX6 Lx 10/25GbE SFP28 2-Port OCP Ethernet Adapter | 1 |
Part number | Feature | Description | Maximum supported |
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MX450 Edge IS | |||
10 Gb Ethernet - 10GBASE-T | |||
7ZT7A00496 | AUKP | ThinkSystem Broadcom 57416 10GBASE-T 2-Port PCIe Ethernet Adapter | 4 |
4XC7A08245 | B5SU | ThinkSystem Broadcom 57454 10GBASE-T 4-port PCIe Ethernet Adapter | 4 |
25 Gb Ethernet | |||
4XC7A08295 | BCD6 | ThinkSystem Intel E810-DA2 10/25GbE SFP28 2-Port PCIe Ethernet Adapter | 4 |
7XC7A05523 | B0WY | ThinkSystem Intel XXV710-DA2 10/25GbE SFP28 2-Port PCIe Ethernet Adapter | 4 |
4XC7A62580 | BE4U | ThinkSystem Mellanox ConnectX-6 Lx 10/25GbE SFP28 2-Port PCIe Ethernet Adapter | 4 |
100 Gb Ethernet | |||
4XC7A08248 | B8PP | ThinkSystem Mellanox ConnectX-6 Dx 100GbE QSFP56 2-port PCIe Ethernet Adapter | 4 |
GPU adapters
The ThinkAgile MX450 Edge Integrated System supports the following GPU options.
Note: NVIDIA GPUs L40 and L4 will be available after February 2024 once the qualification is completed.
For details about these options, including configuration rules, see the ThinkEdge SE450 server product guide:
https://lenovopress.com/lp1540-thinkedge-se450-edge-server#gpu-adapters
Part number | Feature | Description | Maximum supported |
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MX450 Edge IS | |||
4X67A81547 | BQZT | ThinkSystem NVIDIA A2 16GB PCIe Gen4 Passive GPU w/o CEC | 4 |
For information about the GPU, see the ThinkSystem GPU Summary, available at:
https://lenovopress.com/lp0768-thinksystem-thinkagile-gpu-summary
Power supplies and cables
The ThinkAgile MX450 Edge Integrated System supports one or two hot-swap power supplies, installed at the front of the server. When two are installed, they are redundant in most configurations. Ordering information is listed in the following table.
For details about these options, including configuration rules, see the ThinkEdge SE450 server product guide:
https://lenovopress.com/lp1540-thinkedge-se450-edge-server#power-supplies
Part number | Feature | Description | Maximum supported |
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MX450 Edge IS | |||
AC power supply units | |||
4P57A78281 | BMH8 | ThinkEdge 1100W 230V/115V Platinum Hot-Swap Power Supply | 2 |
4P57A78358 | BRH9 | ThinkEdge 1100W 230V Titanium Hot-Swap Power Supply | 2 |
4P57A78282 | BMH9 | ThinkEdge 1800W 230V Platinum Hot-Swap Power Supply | 2 |
DC power supply unit | |||
4P57A78283 | BMHA | ThinkEdge 1100W -48V DC Hot-Swap Power Supply | 2 |
Mounting
The ThinkAgile MX450 Edge Integrated System support the following mounting capabilities.
For details about these options, including configuration rules, see the ThinkEdge SE450 server product guide:
https://lenovopress.com/lp1540-thinkedge-se450-edge-server#rack-installation
Rack installation
The ThinkAgile MX450 Edge Integrated System can be installed can be installed in a rack cabinet, either 2-post, 4-post long, or 4-post short. The following table lists the rack installation options that are available.
Part number | Feature | Description | Maximum supported |
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MX450 Edge IS | |||
Rack Installation Mount | |||
4XF7A81940 | BMH0 | ThinkEdge 1000mm Friction Rail Kit | 1 |
4XF7A81942 | BMH2 | ThinkEdge 600mm Ball Bearing Rail Kit | 1 |
4XF7A81943 | BMH5 | ThinkEdge SE450 550mm Ball Bearing Rail Kit | 1 |
4XF7A81941 | BMH1 | ThinkEdge 2-Post Friction Rail Kit | 1 |
Software
The ThinkAgile MX450 Edge Integrated System includes the preloaded Azure Stack HCI operating system only and requires activation via a CSP such as Lenovo Cloud Marketplace
The following table lists the Windows Server software options that are available for selection from Lenovo for the ThinkAgile MX450 Edge Integrated System.
Systems management
The ThinkAgile MX450 Edge Integrated System supports the following systems management tools:
- Activation
- Lenovo XClarity Controller
- Lenovo XClarity Administrator and XClarity Pro
- Lenovo XClarity Integrator for Microsoft Windows Admin Center
- Lenovo XClarity Integrator for Microsoft System Center
- Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager
For details about these options, including configuration rules, see the ThinkEdge SE450 server product guide:
https://lenovopress.com/lp1540-thinkedge-se450-edge-server#systems-management
Activation
Activation is an optional security feature of the ThinkAgile MX450 Edge Integrated System that ensures that the system delivered from the factory is only used by its intended recipient and that all data and applications remains secure. Activation is enabled on a factory order when the Security Pack Enabled feature code (feature BLZ2) is selected as described in the Security Pack section.
Enabled by default: Activation is enabled by default for new CTO orders. Activation can be disabled in the factory order as described in the Security Pack section.
If Activation is enabled, the system is delivered in system lockdown and will require activation before operation. There are three ways the server can be activated:
- Using a mobile device (iOS or Android) connect to the server to the USB management port on the front of the server and running the ThinkShield Edge Mobile Management app.
- Connecting the system to the Internet via the XCC management port on the front of the server and accessing the ThinkShield Key Vault Portal from a web browser on another system.
- In a disconnected mode, where neither a mobile device or an internet connection to the ThinkAgile MX450 Edge Integrated System are available.
For further information on activation and the use of the ThinkShield Edge Mobile Management app, including videos and tours, see this support page:
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/ht509033
Lenovo XClarity Controller
The ThinkAgile MX450 Edge Integrated System contains Lenovo XClarity Controller (XCC) Enterprise, which provides advanced service-processor control, monitoring, and alerting functions.
XClarity Controller Enterprise offers the following capabilities in these systems:
- Gathering and viewing system information and inventory
- Monitoring system status and health
- Alerting and notifications
- Event logging
- Syslog alerting
- Configuring security
- Updating system firmware
- Real-time power usage monitoring
- Displaying graphics for real-time and historical power usage data and temperature
- Capping power usage
- Remotely controlling power (Power on, Power off, Restart)
The XClarity Controller provides remote node management through the following interfaces:
- IPMI Version 2.0
- SNMP Version 3
- Common Information Model (CIM)
- DCMI Version 1.5
- Redfish REST API
- Web browser with HTML5 support
- Command-line interface
- Virtual Operator Panel with XClarity Mobile App via the front USB port with XClarity Controller access
Virtual Operator Panel provides quick access to system status, firmware, network, health, and alerts information. With proper authentication, it also allows to configure systems management and network settings and to control system power (Power on, Power off, Restart). The Virtual Operator Panel can be accessed from the XClarity Mobile App running on the Android or iOS mobile device that is connected to the front USB port with XClarity Controller access (See Components and connectors).
Lenovo XClarity Administrator and XClarity Pro
Lenovo XClarity Administrator is a centralized systems management solution that helps administrators deliver infrastructure faster. This solution integrates easily with Lenovo x86 servers, appliances, certified nodes, Top-of-Rack Ethernet switches, and storage systems, providing automated agent-less discovery, inventory, monitoring, and alerts across multiple systems. In addition, some managed endpoints support firmware updates and configuration management.
Lenovo XClarity Administrator is an optional software component for managing ThinkAgile MX450 Edge Integrated System which can be downloaded and used at no charge to discover and monitor the nodes and manage firmware upgrades for them.
If software support is required for XClarity Administrator and XClarity Integrator for System Center, 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 Pro license options available for selection.
Lenovo XClarity Administrator offers the following standard features that are available at no charge:
- Auto-discovery and monitoring of Lenovo x86 servers, appliances, certified nodes, Top-of-Rack Ethernet switches, and DM/DE/DS Series storage 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
For more information, refer to the Lenovo XClarity Administrator Product Guide:
http://lenovopress.com/tips1200
Lenovo XClarity Integrator for Microsoft Windows Admin Center
Lenovo XClarity Integrator for Microsoft Windows Admin Center is a software plug-in module for Lenovo XClarity Administrator that provides customers a smooth and seamless management experience across Windows Server hyperconverged and physical infrastructure in a single unified user interface.
Lenovo XClarity Integrator for Windows Admin Center offers the following features:
- Monitoring health status of cluster hardware and generating alerts
- Collecting inventory, including available firmware updates
- Managing firmware updates for nodes and clusters
- Performing remote management, including remote power on/off and remote control.
Lenovo XClarity Integrator for Windows Admin Center can be downloaded and used at no charge. For more information, refer to the Lenovo XClarity Integrator for Microsoft System Center web page:
http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/ht507549
Lenovo XClarity Integrator for Microsoft System Center
Lenovo XClarity Integrator for Microsoft System Center is a software plug-in module for Lenovo XClarity Administrator that allows customers to integrate the management features of the Lenovo x86 servers, appliances, and certified nodes with Microsoft System Center.
Lenovo XClarity Integrator for System Center offers the following features:
- Integrated end-to-end management of node hardware with monitoring of both physical node and virtual server health
- Deployment of the latest Lenovo firmware and driver update management
- Non-disruptive node maintenance in clustered environments that reduces workload downtime by dynamically migrating workloads from affected hosts during rolling firmware updates
- 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
Lenovo XClarity Integrator for System Center can be downloaded and used at no charge. For more information, refer to the Lenovo XClarity Integrator for Microsoft System Center web page:
http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/lnvo-manage
Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager
Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager provides a stand-alone, web-based agent-less power management console that provides real time data and enables you to observe, plan and manage power and cooling for Lenovo servers, appliances, and certified nodes. Using built-in intelligence, it identifies node power consumption trends and ideal power settings and performs cooling analysis so that you can define and optimize power-saving policies.
Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager offers the following capabilities:
- Monitors room, row, rack, and device levels in the data center
- Reports vital system information, such as power, temperature and resource utilization
- Monitors inlet temperature to locate hot spots, reducing the risk of data or device damage
- Provides finely grained controls to limit platform power in compliance with IT policy
- Generates alerts when a user-defined threshold is reached
Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager is an optional software component for the MX systems that is licensed on a per managed node basis, that is, each managed system requires a license. The 1-node Energy Manager license is included in the XClarity Controller Enterprise upgrade.
For more information, refer to the Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager web page:
http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/lnvo-lxem
Security
The ThinkAgile MX450 Edge Integrated System offers a number of security features, both electronic and physical.
For details about these options, including configuration rules, see the ThinkEdge SE450 server product guide:
https://lenovopress.com/lp1540-thinkedge-se450-edge-server#security
Physical security features:
- Intrusion detection (optional, CTO only).
- Front security bezel with key lock (optional, available as a field upgrade, but requires the bezel detect module added in the factory)
- EIA mounting flange with security key (optional, CTO only)
Available EIA bracket that uses a security screw to attach the server to the front flange of the rack cabinet. See EIA bracket with security screw for more information.
Electronic security features include:
- Automatic actions on tamper detection
In the event of an intrusion or movement, the server can be configured in XCC to perform actions, including server shutdown and disabling remote access to the XCC from the network ports (referred to as the BMC network bridge).
- Self-encrypting (SED) drives that ensure data is secured when the drives are powered off
- Administrator password and a power-on password in UEFI
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM) supporting TPM 2.0, implemented on a mezzanine card, enables advanced cryptographic functionality in the operating system and applications. (not available for customers in PRC)
- Optional support for a secure manufacturing supply chain using Intel Transparent Supply Chain
The server is NIST SP 800-147B compliant.
Security Pack
The Security Pack is the collection of security and activation features of the MX450:
- Enablement of local Self-encrypting (SED) authentication key (AK) management
- Mandatory claiming and activation process to identify the owner of MX450 when the server is first delivered/powered on
Feature code | Description |
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BLZ2 | ThinkEdge Security Pack Enabled |
BKFC | ThinkEdge Security Pack Disabled |
Notes:
- The Security Pack features setting cannot be changed after the system leaves the factory. For example, if you select feature BLZ2 to enable the Security Pack features, then the system will require activation before it can be first used. Similarly, if your system was configured in the factory with Security Pack disabled, you cannot enable it at a later time.
- Customers can use the ThinkShield Portal to determine which of their systems have Security Pack enabled or disabled (you will see "Standard" if the system has Security Pack disabled).
Intel Transparent Supply Chain
Add a layer of protection in your data center and have peace of mind that the server hardware you bring into it is safe authentic and with documented, testable, and provable origin.
Lenovo has one of the world’s best supply chains, as ranked by Gartner Group, backed by extensive and mature supply chain security programs that exceed industry norms and US Government standards. Now we are the first Tier 1 manufacturer to offer Intel® Transparent Supply Chain in partnership with Intel, offering you an unprecedented degree of supply chain transparency and assurance.
To enable Intel Transparent Supply Chain for the Intel-based servers in your order, add the following feature code in the DCSC configurator, under the Security tab.
Feature code | Description |
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BB0P | Intel Transparent Supply Chain |
For more information on this offering, see the paper Introduction to Intel Transparent Supply Chain on Lenovo ThinkSystem Servers, available from https://lenovopress.com/lp1434-introduction-to-intel-transparent-supply-chain-on-thinksystem-servers.
Physical specifications
The ThinkAgile MX450 Edge Integrated System has the following overall physical dimensions, excluding components that extend outside the standard chassis, such as EIA flanges, front security bezel (if any), and power supply handles:
300mm chassis:
- Width: 445 mm (17.5 inches)
- Height: 87 mm (3.4 inches)
- Depth: 323 mm (12.7 inches)
360mm chassis:
- Width: 445 mm (17.5 inches)
- Height: 87 mm (3.4 inches)
- Depth: 383 mm (15.1 inches)
Operating environment
The ThinkAgile MX450 Edge Integrated System complies with ASHRAE Class A3 specifications with most configurations, and depending on the hardware configuration, also complies with ASHRAE Class A4 specifications.
Topics in this section:
- Configuration requirements
- Temperature and humidity
- NEBS support
- Acoustical noise emissions
- Shock and vibration
Configuration requirements
Components installed in the ThinkAgile MX450 Edge Integrated System have the following ambient temperature requirements:
- Persistent Memory is supported up to 40°C ambient temperature
- The following trayless drive is supported up to 35°C ambient temperature:
- ThinkSystem 2.5" 7mm U.3 7400 PRO 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 Trayless SSD, 4XB7A80376
- The following hot-swap drive is supported up to 40°C ambient temperature:
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7400 PRO 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A80378
- 360mm chassis config 3 (see Configurations section) is only supported up to 40°C ambient temperature if both of the following are installed:
- 3 or fewer low profile PCIe adapters
- 8x 128GB DIMMs installed
Note: If 4 low profile PCIe adapters are installed, there are no thermal restrictions and the server can operate up to 45°C ambient temperature.
Temperature and humidity
The server is supported in the following environment:
- Air temperature:
- Operating:
- ASHRAE A2: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F); the maximum ambient temperature decreases by 1°C for every 300 m (984 ft) increase in altitude above 900 m (2,953 ft).
- ASHRAE A3: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F); the maximum ambient temperature decreases by 1°C for every 175 m (574 ft) increase in altitude above 900 m (2,953 ft).
- ASHRAE A4: 5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F); the maximum ambient temperature decreases by 1°C for every 125 m (410 ft) increase in altitude above 900 m (2,953 ft).
- Server off: -5°C to 55°C (23°F to 131°F)
- Shipment/storage: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
- Operating:
- Maximum altitude: 3,050 m (10,000 ft)
- Relative Humidity (non-condensing):
- Operating
- ASHRAE Class A2: 8% to 80%; maximum dew point: 21°C (70°F)
- ASHRAE Class A3: 8% to 85%; maximum dew point: 24°C (75°F)
- ASHRAE Class A4: 8% to 90%; maximum dew point: 24°C (75°F)
- Shipment/storage: 8% to 90%
- Operating
NEBS support
The server supports NEBS Level 3:
- Operating temperature: 5°C to 40°C.
- High altitude operating temperature (1829m to 3960m, 6000ft to 13,000ft): 5°C to 35°C
- Short term operating temp*: -5°C to 55°C
- Humidity: 5% to 85% RH, Non-condensing.
- Maximum rate of change(°C /hr) should ≤ 20 Humidity transition rate should ≤10%/hr.
* Short-term conditions: A period of no more than 96 consecutive hours and a total of not more than 15 days in 1 year. A total of 360 hours in any given year, but no more than 15 occurrences during a 1-year period.
NEBS configuration supported:
- Chassis: 300mm chassis
- Processor: 28-core 165W with standard 2U heat sink
- Memory: 8x 64GB 3200MHz RDIMMs
- M.2: Two 480GB M.2 drives with SATA-RAID M.2 adapter
- Internal storage: 4x 960GB SATA drives
- PCIe adapters: Intel E810-DA2 (Slot 5), Intel ACC100 (Slot 3, 4, 6)
- No OCP
- 2x 1100W -48VDC power supplies
Acoustical noise emissions
The server has the following acoustic noise emissions declaration:
- Sound pressure level (LpAm):
- Idling: 43.3 dBA (Minimal), 47.4 dBA (Typical), 47.4 dBA (GPU rich)
- Operating: 55.3 dBA (Minimal), 55.3 dBA (Typical), 65.2 dBA (GPU rich)
Notes:
- These sound levels were measured in controlled acoustical environments according to procedures specified by ISO7779 and are reported in accordance with ISO 9296.
- The declared acoustic sound levels are based on the following configurations, which may change depending on configuration/conditions
- Minimal: 300mm Chassis, 1x 185W/32cores CPU, 8x 16GB RDIMM, 4x 960G SATA SSD, 2x M.2 5300 480GB SATA, 2x Intel E810-DA2, 2 x 1100W PSU
- Typical: 300mm Chassis, 185W/32 cores CPU, 8x 16GB RDIMM, 2x U.2 P5500 1.92TB NVMe, 2x M.2 5300 480GB SATA, 2x NVIDIA A2 16GB PCIe Gen4 Passive GPU, 1x Mellanox CX6 LX 10/25G, 2x 1100W PSU
- GPU rich: 360mm Chassis, 165W/28 cores CPU, 8x 16GB RDIMM, 2x U.2 P5500 1.92TB NVMe, 2x M.2 5300 480GB SATA, 2x NVIDIA A30 24GB PCIe Gen4 Passive GPU, 1x Mellanox CX6 LX 10/25G, 2x 1800W PSU
Shock and vibration
The server has the following vibration and shock limits:
- Vibration:
- Operating: 0.21 G rms at 5 Hz to 500 Hz for 15 minutes across 3 axes
- Non-operating (in packaging): 1.04 G rms at 2 Hz to 200 Hz for 15 minutes across 6 surfaces
- Shock:
- Operating: 15 G for 3 milliseconds in each direction (positive and negative X, Y, and Z axes)
- Non-operating (12 kg to 23 kg, in packaging): 762mm drop height for 1 corner 3 edge 6 surface
- NEBS GR-63:
- Office vibration: 0.21 G rms at 5 Hz to 100 Hz for 30 minutes across 3 axes
- Earthquake test: GR63 earthquake zone 4
Regulatory compliance
The ThinkAgile MX450 Edge Integrated System conforms to the following standards:
Warranty and support
The ThinkAgile MX450 Edge Integrated System can be configured with a three year hardware warranty with 24x7 ThinkAgile Premier Support. ThinkAgile Premier Support has various levels of coverage with a well-defined scope of services, including service hours, response time, term of service, and service agreement terms and conditions.
For more information refer to the Lenovo Support Plan - ThinkAgile MX450 Edge Integrated System support plan https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/HT511522
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:
- Warranty Upgrade (Preconfigured Support)
Services are available to meet the on-site response time targets that match the criticality of your systems.
- 3 years of service coverage
- 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 countries). Bundled with YourDrive YourData.
- Advanced Service: 24x7 service coverage with 2-hour onsite response or 6-hour committed repair (available only in select countries). 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 the latest patches, critical updates, and firmware levels, to ensure your 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 the 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
Deployment services
The MX systems can optionally include Lenovo deployment services to get customers up and running quickly.
The following Lenovo custom installation services are optional for both MX Premier Solutions and MX Certified Nodes:
- Unpacking and inspecting the systems
- Mounting the systems (rack cabinet, desktop, stack, bookshelf, wall or ceiling, or rack installation)
- Connecting the systems to electrical power and network
- Checking and updating firmware to the latest levels
- Verifying operations
- Disposal of the packaging materials (within the customer site)
The following Lenovo deployment services are optional for both MX Premier Solutions and MX Certified Nodes:
- Conducting remote preparation and planning
- Verifying firmware versions and performing firmware updates, if needed
- Configuring XCC management settings
- Configuring Storage Spaces Direct
- Configuring Microsoft System Center and discovering hosts and storage (if System Center is used)
- Configuring Lenovo XClarity network settings and performing discovery and inventory (if XClarity is selected)
- Transferring knowledge
- Developing post-installation documentation
The following table lists ThinkAgile Health Check & Deployment offerings are available for ThinkAgile MX customers. These offerings are performed by Lenovo Professional Services.
- Onsite Deployment: Install, configure, and validate solution on-site, and conduct knowledge transfer.
- Remote Deployment: Install, configure, and validate solution remotely, and conduct knowledge transfer.
- Remote Health Check: Report & remediation of hardware and cluster health issues, including firmware and software updates.
Part number | Description |
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Onsite deployment services | |
5MS7B09464 | ThinkAgile MX Onsite Deployment (up to 2 nodes) |
5MS7B09465 | ThinkAgile MX Onsite Deployment (additional node) |
Remote deployment services | |
5MS7B09466 | ThinkAgile MX Remote Deployment (up to 2 nodes) |
5MS7B09467 | ThinkAgile MX Remote Deployment (additional node) |
Remote Health Check | |
5MS7B00049 | ThinkAgile MX 1X Remote Health Check (per 2-4 node cluster) |
5MS7B00050 | ThinkAgile MX 1X Remote Health Check (additional node) |
5MS7B00051 | ThinkAgile MX 1X Remote Health Check & Update (per 2-4 node cluster) |
5MS7B00052 | ThinkAgile MX 1X Remote Health Check & Update (additional node) |
For more information, refer to the Data Center Implementation Services web page:
https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/data-center/services/implementation-services/
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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ThinkAgile Solutions for AI - Security and Compliance Considerations
2024-10-01 | 15 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsThinkAgile Solutions for AI - Security and Compliance ConsiderationsThis course, tailored specifically for Lenovo and its partner technical sellers, is designed to equip participants with essential knowledge and skills to effectively assess security measures and address compliance considerations for ThinkAgile Solutions for AI.
Published: 2024-10-01
Upon completion of this training, you will be able to:
• Describee security features of ThinkAgile for AI data protection.
• Explain how to mitigate risk and address compliance considerations in AI deployments.
Last Updated: September 2024
Length: 15 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning
Course code: DCLDAI203 -
Integration of ThinkAgile and AI
2024-09-11 | 25 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsIntegration of ThinkAgile and AIDesigned specifically for Lenovo and its partner technical sellers, this course aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills to effectively communicate the integration of ThinkAgile Solutions and AI.
Published: 2024-09-11
Upon completion of this training, you will be able to:
• Highlight the advantages of using ThinkAgile for AI workloads
• Explore how ThinkAgile platforms are specifically optimized for AI
Last Updated: September 2024
Length: 25 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning
Course code: DCLDAI204 -
Key Features of Lenovo ThinkAgile Solutions for AI
2024-09-10 | 15 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsKey Features of Lenovo ThinkAgile Solutions for AIDesigned specifically for Lenovo and its partner technical sellers, this course aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills to effectively communicate the key features of ThinkAgile Solutions for AI. By completing this course, you'll be better prepared to understand customer needs and present the most suitable AI solutions, ensuring successful engagements and driving value for your clients.
Published: 2024-09-10
In this course, you will learn how to:
• Present compute capabilities for AI processing
• Articulate optimized storage solutions with ThinkAgile for high-speed AI performance
• Identify essential networking considerations for ThinkAgile AI workloads
• Present ThinkAgile AI Ready solutions
Last Updated: September 2024
Length: 15 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning
Course code: DCLDAI201 -
ThinkAgile Solutions for AI – Sales Strategies and Messaging
2024-09-06 | 15 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsThinkAgile Solutions for AI – Sales Strategies and MessagingThis course is designed exclusively for Lenovo and its partner technical sales teams, with the goal of empowering you with the knowledge and strategies necessary to effectively engage customers in conversations about ThinkAgile Solutions for AI.
Published: 2024-09-06
In this course, you'll learn how to:
• Identify customer pain points.
• Recommend ThinkAgile Solutions for AI tailored to those needs. And lastly,
• Communicate the benefits of ThinkAgile for AI to key stakeholders.
Last Updated: September 2024
Length: 15 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning
Course code: DCLDAI202 -
Position Lenovo ThinkAgile Solutions for AI
2024-08-19 | 10 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsPosition Lenovo ThinkAgile Solutions for AIDesigned specifically for Lenovo and partner technical sellers, this course aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively evaluate and position ThinkAgile Solutions for AI to your customers. By completing this course, you will be better prepared to understand customer needs and present the most suitable AI solutions, ensuring successful engagements and driving value for your clients.
Published: 2024-08-19
In this course, you will learn how to position ThinkAgile Solutions for AI to your customers by:
• Evaluating the key challenges in the enterprise landscape
• Advocating the value proposition of ThinkAgile Hyper-Converged Infrastructure
• Exploring use cases of ThinkAgile in AI environments
• Implementing ThinkAgile-based AI deployments
Length: 10 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning
Course code: DCLDAI200 -
Family Portfolio: ThinkAgile MX
2024-08-12 | 20 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsFamily Portfolio: ThinkAgile MXThis course is designed to give Lenovo sales and partner representatives an overview of ThinkAgile MX integrated systems (appliances) and validated nodes (certified nodes).
Published: 2024-08-12
Course objectives:
• identify products and features within the ThinkAgile MX family
• describe customer benefits of the ThinkAgile MX family
• recognize when a specific product should be selected
Length: 20 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning
Course code: SXSW2108r5 -
Partner Technical Webinar - Latest on Azure Stack HCI and ThinkAgile MX
2024-07-01 | 60 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsPartner Technical Webinar - Latest on Azure Stack HCI and ThinkAgile MXIn this 60-minute replay, Phil Searles discussed the Thinkagile MX455 and delivered a REPEAT to the very popular Azure Shack HCI. Phil and Amit also shared some announcements such as the ThinkAgile MX450/5, Premier, and OEM skus.
Published: 2024-07-01
Length: 60 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning
Course code: 06282024 -
ThinkAgile Roadshow for Account Managers
2024-06-21 | 60 minutes | Employees Only
DetailsThinkAgile Roadshow for Account ManagersAs customers transition through technology refresh and modernize their IT, learn how to win and position ThinkAgile portfolio. Get an overview of current ThinkAgile momentum and strategy along with best practices in product positioning
Published: 2024-06-21
Length: 60 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Course code: DTAO101 -
Partner Technical Webinar - Thinkagile MX455 & Azure Shack HCI Pt 2
2024-06-04 | 60 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsPartner Technical Webinar - Thinkagile MX455 & Azure Shack HCI Pt 2In this 60-minute replay, Phil Searles discussed the Thinkagile MX455 and delivered a follow-on to the very popular Azure Shack HCI discussion we had in March 2024.
Published: 2024-06-04
Length: 60 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning
Course code: 053124 -
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 -
Start the Conversation – Lenovo Cloud Strategy
2024-05-20 | 25 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsStart the Conversation – Lenovo Cloud StrategyThe purpose of this course is to help sellers use the Lenovo cloud strategy as a foundation to start the customer cloud conversation.
Published: 2024-05-20
Course Objectives:
• Understand why customers choose the cloud
• Describe the Lenovo Cloud Strategy
• Be able to start the customer cloud conversation
Length: 25 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning
Course code: DCLDS103r3 -
VTT Cloud and Edge Architecture: Principal Consultant Overview
2024-04-10 | 50 minutes | Employees Only
DetailsVTT Cloud and Edge Architecture: Principal Consultant OverviewJoin Ruth Miller, Lenovo Principal Consultant, SSG Services for a data-led discussions to examine in detail customer IT environments, highlighting pain points, performance issues, edge and hybrid cloud strategy and carbon reduction capability.
Published: 2024-04-10
Examples of workshop deliverables and outcomes will be discussed to illustrate the value of early engagement and discovery.
Length: 50 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Course code: DVCLD211 -
VTT Data Management How to sell storage - April 2024
2024-04-10 | 60 minutes | Employees Only
DetailsVTT Data Management How to sell storage - April 2024In this course, you will know:
Published: 2024-04-10
- Why do we sell storage?
- What are the basics you need to get an opportunity rolling?
- Why Lenovo for Storage?
- What is happening in the market today?
- How to determine traction?
Length: 60 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Course code: DVDAT209 -
Partner Technical Webinar - Latest on Azure Stack HCI and ThinkAgile MX
2024-03-26 | 60 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsPartner Technical Webinar - Latest on Azure Stack HCI and ThinkAgile MXIn this PDF, Phil Searles, Solution Architect, and Amit Kulkarni, Sr. Product Manager of Cloud and HCI reviewed the latest info regarding Thinkagile MX and Microsoft Azure Stack HCI.
Published: 2024-03-26
Length: 60 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning
Course code: 032224 -
Data management Overview
2024-03-14 | 25 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsData management OverviewAfter completing this course you will be able to:
Published: 2024-03-14
1. Know more about the data management trends and challenges
2. Understand the data management portfolio
3. Find out how data drives business value
Length: 25 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning
Course code: DSTOO201 -
VTT Cloud Architecture: ThinkAgile MX – Latest Premier Solutions, AI, from Cloud to Edge, and AVD
2024-03-12 | 75 minutes | Employees Only
DetailsVTT Cloud Architecture: ThinkAgile MX – Latest Premier Solutions, AI, from Cloud to Edge, and AVDJoin Amit Kulkarni, Adam Mandelbloom (Lenovo), and distinguished Microsoft speakers for an exclusive VTT call centered around the Lenovo ThinkAgile MX. Amidst the evolving landscape of technology, Artificial Intelligence stands as a pivotal discussion point, often finding its application at the edge. Explore firsthand how Lenovo and Microsoft navigate these challenges with their compelling edge-to-cloud solutions. Journey into the realm of AVD (Azure Virtual Desktop) and its pivotal role in reshaping the paradigms of remote work.
Published: 2024-03-12
Introducing Microsoft Premier Solutions, witness firsthand how it stands apart in its approach, offering unparalleled support and expertise to empower an organization's digital journey.
Furthermore, gain invaluable insights into the nuances between Azure Stack HCI 22H2 and 23H2. Our experts will dissect the differences and elucidate the implications for your infrastructure strategy.
Join us for an enlightening session where industry leaders converge to explore the forefront of innovation and chart a course for digital transformation. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain a competitive edge in today's rapidly evolving landscape.
Length: 75 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Course code: DVCLD210 -
Technical Overview: ThinkAgile HCI and Cloud Platforms
2024-03-07 | 35 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsTechnical Overview: ThinkAgile HCI and Cloud PlatformsThis course is designed to give Lenovo sales and partner representatives a technical overview of Lenovo’s ThinkAgile hyperconverged infrastructure and cloud platforms. Turnkey cloud platforms along with their architectural makeup, and container and data protection solutions are also covered.
Published: 2024-03-07
Learning Objectives:
• Describe Lenovo’s ThinkAgile hyperconverged infrastructure and cloud platforms
• Explain do-it-yourself and turnkey cloud platforms along with their architectural makeup
• Describe container and data protection solutions
Length: 35 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning
Course code: DCLDT2001r3 -
ThinkAgile MX Overview
2024-02-20 | 17 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsThinkAgile MX OverviewThe Lenovo ThinkAgile MX Certified Node is designed for those customers who want to build their own infrastructure and are embracing hyperconverged. The Lenovo MX Certified Node program brings to the customer validated, performance tested components and configurations supported by both Lenovo and Microsoft. Watch this video to learn features and benefits of the Lenovo MX Certified Node program, options and flexibility of configurations, and who is the customer. Last updated: January 2024
Published: 2024-02-20
Length: 17 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning
Course code: DMSO1004 -
Family Introduction: Converged and Hyperconverged
2024-01-25 | 15 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsFamily Introduction: Converged and HyperconvergedThis course is designed to give Lenovo sales a foundation on the characteristics of the Converged and Hyperconverged family. As an introduction to each family, this course also includes positioning, when to use a family and product, and keywords a client may use when discussing a converged or hyperconverged product.
Published: 2024-01-25
Objectives:
• Family characteristics
• Priority positioning
• Product usage
• Key words and phrases
Length: 15 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning
Course code: SXSW1101r2 -
FY24Q3 Hybrid Cloud Update
2023-12-11 | 15 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsFY24Q3 Hybrid Cloud UpdateThis update is designed to help you discuss the features and customer benefits of Lenovo ThinkAgile systems that use the 5th Gen Intel® Xeon® processors. Lenovo has also introduced a new service, Lenovo TruScale Hybrid Cloud for Edge, which provides agile and reliable infrastructure as a service where you need it, when you need it. New Professional Services for AI with NVIDIA provides customers with expert guidance for designing and implementing tailored AI solutions. 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: SXXW2523a -
VTT Cloud Architecture: What new with ThinkAgile MX and SXM roadshow review and AKS?
2023-11-22 | 65 minutes | Employees Only
DetailsVTT Cloud Architecture: What new with ThinkAgile MX and SXM roadshow review and AKS?Join us as our speakers discuss the latest from Microsoft Ignite conference and ThinkAgile SXM and MX with Intel EagleStream and the differences from previous generations. Our speakers will cover the top use cases and workloads as well as an in-depth discussion on AKS Hybrid Architecture on MX Azure Stack HCI, deployment, and maintaining a Kubernetes cluster on-premises, making it quicker to get started hosting Linux and Windows containers in your customer’s datacenter.
Published: 2023-11-22
Length: 65 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Course code: DVCLD207 -
Lenovo Azure Stack Solutions Overview
2023-11-02 | 15 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsLenovo Azure Stack Solutions OverviewIn this course, Eric Mills presents the new Microsoft Azure Stack family and Lenovo ThinkAgile MX server, offering detailed information on Hub and Edge.
Published: 2023-11-02
Upon completion of this training, you will be able to:
• List the solutions of the Microsoft Azure Stack family
• Name the Lenovo hardware for Microsoft Azure Stack family
Length: 15 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning
Course code: DMXF100 -
Lenovo Azure Stack HCI Solution Overview
2023-11-02 | 27 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsLenovo Azure Stack HCI Solution OverviewIn this course, watch Phillip Moss define the Microsoft Azure HCI solution. He walks your though the technologies the HCI solution is built on and the business value it can bring to your customers.
Published: 2023-11-02
Upon completion of this training, you will be able to:
• Identify the core features of Azure Stack HCI
• Identify the key benefits of an Azure Stack HCI solution
• Describe Storage Spaces Direct and it’s key features
Length: 27 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning
Course code: DMXF101 -
Azure Stack HCI Solution Selling Tips
2023-11-01 | 8 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsAzure Stack HCI Solution Selling TipsIn this course Eric Mills provides useful selling tips for the ThinkAgile MX solution with Azure Stack HCI.
Published: 2023-11-01
Length: 8 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning
Course code: DMXF107 -
Azure Stack HCI Licensing
2023-10-30 | 8 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsAzure Stack HCI LicensingIn this course, Phillip Moss and Eric Mills discuss the licensing for the Azure Stack HCI solution.
Published: 2023-10-30
Length: 8 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning
Course code: DMXF105 -
Azure Stack HCI Core Components and Features
2023-10-30 | 15 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsAzure Stack HCI Core Components and FeaturesIn this course, Phillip Moss, with an assist from Cosmos Darwin discuss the core components and features of the Azure Stack HCI solution. The course further details each of the components, features and the role it plays in the HCI.
Published: 2023-10-30
Length: 15 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning
Course code: DMXF103 -
Azure Stack HCI Management
2023-10-30 | 16 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsAzure Stack HCI ManagementIn this course, Phillip Moss, Eric Mills and Cosmo Darwin take turns discussing the number of available options to manage the Microsoft Azure HCI solution. The course briefly discusses each of the management platforms and how each is used to manage the HCI solution and its integration with Lenovo’s XClarity hardware management.
Published: 2023-10-30
Length: 16 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning
Course code: DMXF102 -
ThinkAgile Accelerating Cloud Agility: MX Series Technical Presentation
2023-07-28 | 45 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsThinkAgile Accelerating Cloud Agility: MX Series Technical PresentationAmalu Santhosh, Lenovo Technical Product Manager, reviews the ThinkAgile MX product portfolio and SXM. She will walk you through a technical deep dive into MX and SXM workloads and discuss technical details and performance of the latest ThinkAgile MX and SXM solutions.
Published: 2023-07-28
Length: 45 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning
Course code: DMXT201 -
Cloud and HCI or Somewhere in Between
2023-07-11 | 40 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsCloud and HCI or Somewhere in BetweenProvides a brief overview of Lenovo Portfolio for HCI and Cloud including ThinkAgile HX, VX, MX Certified Nodes and Appliances, Azure, and Engineered Cloud Solutions. Review Scenarios and complete questions "choose your own adventure" to identify and qualify an opportunity as HCI or Cloud and which portfolio solution would be the best option.
Published: 2023-07-11
Course objectives:
• Where in the Sales Cycle we are
• What is Cloud
• What is Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI)
• Review Lenovo Offerings in Cloud and HCI
• Scenarios
Length: 40 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning
Course code: DCLDS104r2 -
Partner Technical Webinar - HX vs VX vs MX Panelist Discussion
2023-04-11 | 60 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsPartner Technical Webinar - HX vs VX vs MX Panelist DiscussionIn this 60-minute replay, Joe Murphy moderated a panelist discussion on ThinkAgile SHI. Baker Hull, VMware represented VX; Mike Tilt, Lenovo Technical Sales Manager presented HX; Phil Searles, Lenovo Solution Architect represented MX; and Brandon Saxton Lenovo NA Product Manager for ThinkAgile made up the panelist. The focus was less on the differences but how to elevate the conversation to get to the best solution. No slides were presented.
Published: 2023-04-11
Length: 60 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning
Course code: 033123 -
ThinkAgile MX & SXM Seller Presentation
2023-02-17 | 25 minutes | Employees Only
DetailsThinkAgile MX & SXM Seller PresentationThis training is designed for Lenovo internal sales team to help them understand MX & SXM, its sales tactics and transaction processes. By the end of this training, you should be able to articulate the benefits of selling ThinkAgile MX, identify the sales elevator pitch, and describe the processes to transact both hardware and software and customer consumption's models.
Published: 2023-02-17
Length: 25 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Course code: DMXSP101 -
Partner Technical Webinar - ThinkAgile V3 Overview and SMB Express
2023-02-13 | 60 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsPartner Technical Webinar - ThinkAgile V3 Overview and SMB ExpressIn this 60-minute replay, Joe Murphy and Dave Brown, Lenovo Solution Architects reviewed the new ThinkAgile V3 solutions. In addition, Dave did a lengthy demo and explanation of the new SMB Express feature of DCSC.
Published: 2023-02-13
Length: 60 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning
Course code: 021023 -
Lenovo Solutions Supporting Microsoft Business Continuity Services
2023-02-01 | 30 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsLenovo Solutions Supporting Microsoft Business Continuity ServicesThis training aims to build familiarity with Lenovo Microsoft solutions for BCDR (Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery) and the relevance of Lenovo Cloud Marketplace, Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery.
Published: 2023-02-01
Completing this course will enable the sellers to:
• Describe Lenovo Solutions supporting Microsoft Business Continuity Services
• Identify customers who would benefit from Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery
• Start the Business Continuity conversation
• Start the customer conversation.
Length: 30 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning
Course code: DMSO200 -
ThinkAgile MX & SXM Customer Presentation
2022-11-01 | 25 minutes | Employees Only
DetailsThinkAgile MX & SXM Customer PresentationThis training was designed to guide customers facing teams who’s pitching ThinkAgile Microsoft solutions to the customers. By the end of this training, you should be able to describe the Customer Environments & Application Requirements, articulate the benefits of choosing Lenovo ThinkAgile MX, and identify Hybrid Cloud Use Cases with ThinkAgile MX.
Published: 2022-11-01
Length: 25 minutes
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Course code: DMXCP101
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Related publications and links
For more information, see these resources:
- Lenovo ThinkAgile MX Certified Node product page
https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/data-center/software-defined-infrastructure/ThinkAgile-MX-Certified-Node/p/WMD00000377 - Lenovo Data Center Solution Configurator (DCSC):
https://dcsc.lenovo.com - Microsoft Azure Stack HCI documentation
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure-stack/hci/overview - Lenovo ThinkAgile MX Best Recipes
https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/ht507406 - Lenovo ThinkAgile MX Information Center
https://thinkagile.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/com.lenovo.thinkagile.7Z20.doc/mx_appliances.html?cp=3 - Lenovo Certified Configurations for Microsoft Azure Stack HCI (S2D)
https://lenovopress.com/lp0866 - Lenovo Data Center Support
https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com
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