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63 pages, 1.6 MB- Introduction
- Did you know?
- Key features
- Comparing the ST50 V3 to the ST50 series
- Components and connectors
- System architecture
- Standard specifications
- Models
- Processors
- Memory options
- Internal storage
- Controllers for internal storage
- Internal drive options
- External backup units
- Optical drives
- I/O expansion options
- Network adapters
- SAS adapters for external storage
- Fibre Channel host bus adapters
- Flash Storage adapters
- GPU adapters
- Fans and cooling
- Power supplies
- Systems management
- Security
- Keyboards and Mice
- Rack installation
- Operating systems
- Physical and electrical specifications
- Operating environment
- Warranty upgrades and post-warranty support
- Services
- Lenovo TruScale
- Regulatory compliance
- External backup units
- Rack cabinets
- KVM console options
- Lenovo Financial Services
- Seller training courses
- Related publications and links
- Related product families
- Trademarks
Abstract
The Lenovo ThinkSystem ST50 V3 is a value 1-socket tower server that also be rack mounted as a rack server. It is ideal for small-to-medium businesses, remote offices, branch offices, banking and public sector. The server supports the new Intel Xeon E-2400 Series processors, formerly codenamed "Raptor Lake".
This product guide provides essential presales information to understand the ThinkSystem ST50 V3 server, its key features and specifications, components and options, and configuration guidelines. This guide is intended for technical specialists, sales specialists, sales engineers, IT architects, and other IT professionals who want to learn more about the ST50 V3 and consider its use in IT solutions.
Change History
Changes in the November 18, 2024 update:
- Added buttons to easily open a 360° view of the server and the full 3D Tour of the server - Introduction section
Introduction
The ThinkSystem ST50 V3 is a value 1-socket tower server that also be rack mounted as a rack server. It is ideal for small-to-medium businesses, remote offices, branch offices, banking and public sector. The server supports one Intel Xeon E-2400 Series processor (formerly codenamed "Raptor Lake") or Intel Pentium and up to 128 GB of 4800 MHz TruDDR5 ECC memory.
Figure 1 shows the ThinkSystem ST50 V3.
Did you know?
The ThinkSystem ST50 V3 is an entry-level server with enterprise-grade management features. It offers full support of Lenovo XClarity Administrator for comprehensive systems management and includes the next generation UEFI-based Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager for system setup and diagnosis, and the Lenovo XClarity Controller management processor for ongoing systems management and alerting. These tools make the ST50 V3 easy to deploy, integrate, service, and manage.
Key features
The ThinkSystem ST50 V3 is a office-friendly tower server that has been optimized to provide enterprise-class features to small businesses, retail, educational institutions and branch offices.
Scalability and performance
The ST50 V3 offers the following features to boost performance, improve scalability, and reduce costs:
- Improved single-socket processor performance:
- Intel Xeon E-2400 Series processors ("Raptor Lake") up to to 8 cores and core speeds up to 3.5 GHz
- Intel Pentium G7400 and G7400T processors ("Alder Lake") with 2 cores and core speeds up to 3.7 GHz
- Up to four 4800 MHz DDR5 ECC UDIMMs provide speed and capacity of up to 128 GB
- Three PCIe slots for I/O expansion, one of which has the new PCIe Gen5 interface to maximize I/O performance.
- Flexible storage configurations support either 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch NHS drives. Drive bays support SATA HDDs, SSDs and Slim Optical Disc Drive.
- Up to 1x 2.5-inch NHS drive bays
- Up to 3x 3.5-inch NHS drive bays
- Up to 1x slim SATA ODD bay (Optional)
- The use of solid-state drives (SSDs) instead of, or along with, traditional hard disk drives (HDDs) can significantly improve I/O performance. An SSD can support up to 100 times more I/O operations per second (IOPS) than a typical HDD
- Supports ThinkSystem RAID 5350-8i PCIe 12Gb Adapter and SATA Drives only
- Support for optical drives or external backup drives
- Supports two M.2 drives for OS boot support with VROC RAID redundancy (no support for NVMe RAID)
- The server has two integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports
- The server offers one PCIe 5.0 slot plus two PCIe 4.0 I/O expansion slots
- No support for GPU
Availability and serviceability
The ST50 V3 provides the following features to simplify serviceability and increase system uptime:
- Designed to run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- The ST50 V3 supports UDIMM memory with ECC protection which provides error correction not available in PC-class "servers" that use parity memory. Avoiding system crashes (and data loss) due to soft memory errors means greater system uptime.
- The server offers non-hot-swap (NHS) SSDs and HDDs, and supports RAID redundancy for data protection and greater system uptime.
- The server supports single power supply.
- A choice of affordable onboard SATA RAID or advanced hardware RAID redundancy offers data protection and greater system uptime.
- The use of SSDs can provide better reliability than the use of traditional HDDs, for greater uptime.
- The built-in XClarity Controller continuously monitors system parameters, triggers alerts, and performs recovery actions in case of failures to minimize downtime.
- Allows preventive actions in advance of possible failure, thereby increasing server uptime and application availability with Proactive Platform Alerts (including PFA and SMART alerts) for memory, internal storage (SATA HDDs and SSDs, M.2 SSDs), RAID controllers, and server ambient and sub-component temperatures. SAS drives are not supported.
- 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.
- Support for the XClarity Administrator Mobile app running on a supported smartphone and connected to the server through the service-enabled USB port, enables additional local systems management functions.
- Auto restart in the event of a momentary loss of AC power (based on power policy setting in the XClarity Controller service processor)
- One-year or three-year customer-replaceable unit (CRU) and onsite limited warranty with next business day response. Optional service upgrades are available.
Manageability and security
The following systems management features simplify local and remote management of the ST50 V3:
- The server includes an XClarity Controller2 (XCC2) to monitor server availability. Optional upgrade to XCC Advanced to provide remote control (keyboard video mouse) functions. Optional upgrade to XCC2 Platinum 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.
- New 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.
- Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 support enables advanced cryptographic functionality, such as digital signatures and remote attestation.
- 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 (Intel Xeon E processors only) 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.
- Helps prevent unauthorized software from running on the server by protecting against boot block-level malicious software with Intel Boot Guard technology.
- Physical security measures to prevent unauthorized access: Loop for a padlock to prevent the side panel from being opened and a slot at the rear of the server for a Kensington Cable Lock. Optional chassis intrusion switch (included in some models).
Energy efficiency
The ST50 V3 offers the following energy saving features to save energy, reduce operational costs, increase energy availability, and contribute to the green environment:
- Energy-efficient planar components help lower operational costs.
- 500W PSU with ErP Lot9 Compliant. Energy Star certified.
- Intel Intelligent Power Capability powers individual processor elements on and off as needed to reduce power draw.
- DDR5 memory DIMMs support up to 4400 MT/s (One DIMM per Channel)
- SSDs use as much as 80% less power than traditional spinning HDDs.
- The server uses hexagonal ventilation holes, which can be grouped more densely than round holes, providing more efficient airflow through the system.
- Optional Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager provides advanced data center power notification, analysis, and policy-based management to help achieve lower heat output and reduced cooling needs.
Comparing the ST50 V3 to the ST50 series
The ThinkSystem ST50 V3 improves on the previous generation ST50, as summarized in the following table.
Components and connectors
The following figure shows the front of the server.
The following figure shows the rear of the server.
Standard specifications
The following table lists the standard specifications.
Components | Specification |
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Machine type |
7DF4 - 1 year warranty |
Form factor | Tower (can be installed in a rack with the available Rack Mount Kit) |
Processor |
One Intel processor. Choose from:
|
Chipset | Intel Rocket Lake PCH-S, C266 |
Memory | Four DIMM sockets supporting Lenovo TruDDR5 DIMMs at 4400 MHz (Xeon processors) or 4400 MHz (Pentium processors). Support ECC UDIMMs. |
Memory maximum | Up to 128 GB using 4x 32 GB UDIMMs. |
Memory protection | Error-correcting code (ECC) |
Disk drive bays |
Available configurations:
In addition, the ST50 V3 supports two M.2 drives installed in an M.2 adapter which is installed in PCIe slot 3. Note: Drive Bay 3 (3rd 3.5”) kit and M.2 2-Bay Enablement Kit are mutually exclusive because both kits are installed/assembled at PCIe Slot 3. |
Maximum internal storage |
|
Storage controller |
|
Optical drive bays | Supports Slim SATA DVD-RW (multiburner). |
Tape drive bays | Supports external one tape USB 3.0 RDX drive. |
Network interfaces | Two integrated Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE-T ports (RJ-45) based on Broadcom BCM5720 embedded controller, one can be shared with XCC for systems management. Third dedicated Gigabit Ethernet port for XCC systems management. |
PCI Expansion slots | Three PCIe slots (1x PCIe 5.0, 2x PCIe 4.0) as follows:
|
Ports |
Front:
Rear:
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Cooling | Supports ASHRAE A2 environments. Three fans. Two fixed system fans (front drive bay and rear). Additional fan attached to the processor heat sink and in the power supplies. |
Power supply |
Model dependent choices
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Systems management | Operator panel with status LEDs. XClarity Controller2 (XCC2) embedded management, XClarity Administrator centralized infrastructure delivery, XClarity Integrator plugins, and XClarity Energy Manager centralized server power management. Optional XClarity Controller platinum to enable remote control functions. |
Security features | Power-on password, administrator's password, Trusted Platform Module, supporting TPM 2.0. Optional chassis intrusion switch. Padlock loop and Kensington cable for physical security. |
Video | G200 graphics with 16 MB memory, integrated into the XClarity Controller. For use with local Administrator functions (not designed for workstation use). Maximum resolution is 1920x1200 32bpp at 60Hz. |
Operating systems supported | Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi. See the Operating systems section for specifics. |
Limited warranty | Three-year or one-year (model dependent) customer-replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty with 9x5 next business day (NBD). |
Service and support | Optional service upgrades are available through Lenovo Services: 4-hour or 2-hour response time, 6-hour fix time, 1-year or 2-year warranty extension, software support for Lenovo hardware and some third-party applications. |
Dimensions | Width: 170 mm (6.7 inches), Height: 376 mm (14.8 inches) with stand, 370 mm (14.6 inches) without stand, Depth: 315 mm (12.4 inches). See Physical and electrical specifications for details. |
Weight | Fully configured: 11.96 kg (26.4 lbs) |
The ST50 V3 server is shipped with the following items:
- Documentation flyer
- Power cords (model and region dependent)
- Mouse & keyboard (model dependent)
Models
ThinkSystem ST50 V3 models can be configured by using the Lenovo Data Center Solution Configurator (DCSC).
Topics in this section:
CTO models
ThinkSystem ST50 V3 models can be configured by using the Lenovo Data Center Solution Configurator (DCSC).
Preconfigured server models may also be available for the ST50 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 ST50 V3 server.
Base feature codes
Models of the ST50 V3 are defined based on the configuration of drive bays. The feature code for this chassis base is listed in the following table.
Preconfigured models
The following tables list the available models, grouped by region.
- Models for Asia Pacific region
- Models for Australia and New Zealand
- Models for Brazil
- Models for EMEA countries
- Models for India
- Models for Japan
- Models for Latin American countries
- Models for Canada and US
Refer to the Specifications section for information about standard features of the server.
Models for Asia Pacific region
The following table lists the models for the Asia Pacific region: Australia, Bangladesh, Brunei, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam
† Processor detail: Model, number of cores, TDP, core frequency
Models for Australia and New Zealand
† Processor detail: Model, number of cores, TDP, core frequency
Models for Brazil
† Processor detail: Model, number of cores, TDP, core frequency
**On Board SATA Software RAID (AVV0) - adapter reference
Models for EMEA countries
† Processor detail: Model, number of cores, TDP, core frequency
Models for India
† Processor detail: Model, number of cores, TDP, core frequency
** On Board SATA Software RAID (AVV0) - adapter reference
Models for Japan
AP models: Customers in Japan also have access to the Asia Pacific region models.
† Processor detail: Model, number of cores, TDP, core frequency
** On Board SATA Software RAID (AVV0) - adapter reference
Models for Latin American countries
† Processor detail: Model, number of cores, TDP, core frequency
Models for Canada and US
† Processor detail: Model, number of cores, TDP, core frequency
Processors
The ST50 V3 supports one processor from the following Intel product families:
- Intel Xeon E-2400 Series processors ("Raptor Lake-E")
- Intel Alder Lake Pentium Gold G7400 and G7400T processors
All supported processors have the following characteristics:
- LGA 1700 socket
- Direct Media Interface (DMI) 4.0 connection to PCH-S
- Xeon E-2400: DMI 4.0 x8 connection
- Pentium: DMI 4.0 x8 connection
- Two DDR5 memory channels
- Support for ECC memory
- Xeon E-2400: Up to 4800 MHz memory speed
- Pentium: Up to 4800 MHz memory speed
- PCIe lanes:
- 16 lanes PCIe 5.0 + 4 lanes PCIe 4.0
The following table lists the supported processors.
UEFI operating modes
The ST50 V3 offers preset operating modes that affect energy consumption and performance. These modes are a collection of predefined low-level UEFI settings that simplify the task of tuning the server to suit your business and workload requirements.
The following table lists the feature codes that allow you to specify the mode you wish to preset in the factory for CTO orders.
UK and EU customers: For compliance with the ERP Lot9 regulation, you should select feature . For some systems, you may not be able to make a selection, in which case, it will be automatically derived by the configurator.
The preset modes for the ST50 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.
Memory options
The ST50 V3 supports Lenovo TruDDR5 memory. TruDDR5 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.
TruDDR5 memory has a unique signature programmed into the DIMM, which enables ThinkSystem servers to verify whether the memory installed is qualified and supported. From a service and support standpoint, TruDDR5 memory automatically assumes the system's warranty, and service and support provided worldwide.
The processors have 2 memory channels and support 2 DIMMs per channel. The ST50 V3 supports 1, 2, 3 or 4 DIMMs. All DIMMs installed must be identical.
DIMMs installed in the ST50 V3 operate at a speed based on the processor installed, the number of DIMMs installed, and whether the DIMMs are single-rank or dual-rank:
- When connected to a Xeon or Pentium processor:
- 1 or 2 DIMMs: 4400 MHz
- 4 single-rank (1R) DIMMs: 4000 MHz
- 4 dual-rank (2R) DIMMs: 3600 MHz
The following table lists the memory options that are available for the ST50 V3 server.
The following rules apply when selecting the memory configuration:
- The server only supports UDIMMs
- Quantities of 1, 2, 3 or 4 DIMMs are supported.
- All DIMMs must be identical (same part number)
- When installing two DIMMs, install one in each memory channel (DIMM slots 1 and 3)
- Memory mirroring and memory rank sparing are not supported
Internal storage
The ST50 V3 supports 2.5-inch NHS SATA SSD and 3.5-inch NHS SATA HDD/SSD for internal drive bay configurations.
In this section:
Drive bays
The server supports:
- Drive bay 0
- 3.5-inch hard-disk drive or solid-state drive (non-hot-swap)
- Drive bay 1 (optional)
- 2.5-inch hard-disk drive or solid-state drive (non-hot-swap)
- Drive bay 2 (optional)
- 3.5-inch hard-disk drive or solid-state drive (non-hot-swap)
- Drive bay 3 (optional)
- 3.5-inch hard-disk drive or solid-state drive (non-hot-swap)
- ODD drive bay (optional)
- One 9mm-Slim SATA DVD-RW (Optical disk drive)
Note: Mixing of traditional HDDs and SSDs in the same array is not supported
The onboard SATA controller supports SATA drives only. NHS drive configurations supporting SATA drives only.
Note: Drive Bay 3 (3rd 3.5”) kit and M.2 2-Bay Enablement Kit are mutually exclusive because both kits are installed/assembled at PCIe Slot 3.
The different drive bay configurations supported are shown in the following figure. The server also supports two M.2 drives, installed in a PCIe slot 3 and as shown in the internal view of the server.
Figure 6. Internal drive bay configurations
M.2 drives
The ST50 V3 server supports two M.2 form-factor SATA drives installed in an M.2 adapter attached to a dummy PCIe adapter. The PCIe adapter is in turn installed in a PCIe slot. The M.2 adapter is connected via cables to the system board; the edge connector of the PCIe adapter only provides physical support and does not provide PCIe signals or power.
The following figure shows the M.2 adapter for the ST50 V3.
Figure 7. M.2 adapter (BM8X) with an M.2 drive installed in a PCIe slot
The following table lists the ordering information. For field upgrades, in addition to the ThinkSystem M.2 SATA/NVMe 2-Bay Enablement Adapter, you will also need to order the M.2 Signal & Power Cable Kit.
Supported drives are listed in the Internal drive options section.
N/A - not applicable
Configuration rules:
- The M.2 PCIe adapter is only supported in slot 3
- M.2 2-Bay Enablement Kit and Drive Bay 3 (3rd 3.5”) kit are mutually exclusive because both kits are installed / assembled at PCIe Slot 3 (dedicated SATA 6, 7 connector of M.2 connection).
The M.2 SATA/NVMe 2-Bay Enablement Kit has the following features when installed in the ST50 V3:
- Supports one or two M.2 SATA drives
- JBOD native support; no built-in RAID support (RAID can be enabled via Intel VROC SATA RAID)
- Supports monitoring and reporting of events and temperature through I2C
- Firmware update via Lenovo firmware update tools
For details about M.2 components, see
- ThinkSystem M.2 Drives and M.2 Adapters product guide:
https://lenovopress.com/lp0769-thinksystem-m2-drives-adapters
- The Lenovo docs - server guide:
Controllers for internal storage
The ST50 V3 supports the use of the onboard 6Gb SATA ports to connect SATA drives. Non-Hot-swap SATA drives are supported. These onboard SATA ports support RSTe mode for RAID functionality or AHCI mode for JBOD support.
In addition to the onboard SATA controller, the ST50 V3 with hot-swap drives supports the use of an internal RAID adapter or HBA. The following table lists the supported adapters.
For a comparison of the functions of the supported storage adapters, see the ThinkSystem RAID Adapter and HBA Reference:
https://lenovopress.com/lp1288-thinksystem-raid-adapter-and-hba-reference#st250-v2-support= ST250%2520V2
Configuration notes:
- Virtualization support: The onboard SATA ports 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.
- Windows support: Windows only supports a RSTe-based RAID array of no more than 6 drives.
Field upgrades
The following table lists the supported field upgrades.
For more information on part numbers refer to:
https://serverproven.lenovo.com/server/st50-v3/
Internal drive options
The ST50 V3 supports one 2.5-inch NHS SATA SSD and three 3.5-inch NHS SATA HDD/SSD for internal drive bay configurations.
Each drive option part number includes:
- Tray to mount the drive in the server
- 185mm SATA signal cable to connect the drive (when installed in drive bays) to the onboard SATA controller on the system board.
For CTO orders, the necessary cables and trays will be derived by the configurator.
The following tables list the drive options for internal storage of the server.
2.5-inch NHS drives:
3.5-inch NHS drives:
M.2 drives:
M.2 drive support: The use of M.2 drives requires an additional adapter as described in the M.2 drives subsection.
External backup units
The ST50 V3 supports the external backup unit only. Options are listed in the following table.
For more information about the RDX dock, see the Backup Units page on the Lenovo Press site: https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/backup
Optical drives
The ST50 V3 supports the internal optical drive options listed in the following table. The internal optical is installed in the ODD Cage Kit.
Configuration rules:
- For field upgrades to add an optical drive, you will need to also order the cable kit listed in the following table. This kit is not needed for factory (CTO) orders.
Part number | Description | Maximum supported |
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4XF7A78619 | ThinkSystem ST50 V2/V3 Slim ODD Cage Kit | 1 |
4XA7A77462 | ThinkSystem ST50 V2/V3 9mm-Slim SATA DVD-RW | 1 |
The optical drive is based on the HLDS Model GUE1N Super Multi DVD Writer and supports the following formats:
- DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM DL, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW
- CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-I, Video CD, CD-Audio, CD-Extra, CD-Text, CD-R, CD-RW
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 ST50 V3 server has one PCIe 5.0 slot and two PCIe 4.0 slots, as follows:
- Slot 1: PCIe 4.0 x4 full-height, half-length (x1 physical slot, open ended), supports 25W adapters
- Slot 2: PCIe 5.0 x16 full-height, half-length (x16 physical slot, closed ended), supports 75W adapters
- Slot 3: PCIe 4.0 x4 full-height, half-length (x4 physical slot, open ended), supports 25W adapters
Slot 1 and slot 3 in the ST50 V3 are an open-end design, which means that it can accept adapters with a longer edge connector than the physical length of the slot connector. For example, if a x8 adapter is installed in the x4 slot 3 of the server, half of the edge connector will not be connected to the slot. The adapter will still function, however performance will be impacted.
Network adapters
The ST50 V3 has two onboard Gigabit Ethernet ports, connected to a Broadcom BCM5720 embedded controller.
The BCM5720 embedded controller has the following features:
- Two 10/100/1000 Mb Ethernet RJ-45 ports
- NIC Teaming (load balancing and failover)
- IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation
- I/O Virtualization (IOV) for VMWare NetQueue and Microsoft VMQ
- IEEE 802.1Q Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs)
- IEEE 802.3x flow control
- TCP, IP, and UDP checksum offload
- Large Send Offload (LSO) and TCP Segmentation Offload (TSO)
- Receive Side Scaling (RSS) and Transmit Side Scaling (TSS)
- Jumbo frames up to 9600 bytes
- IEEE 802.3az-2010 Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) compliant
- Hardware assist for IEEE 1588 and IEEE 802.1AS time synchronization implementations
- Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) remote boot
- Wake on LAN (WOL) support
The following table lists other supported network adapters. The maximum supported column indicates which slots each adapter is supported in. For slot locations see the I/O expansion options section.
Configuration notes:
- For more information, including the transceivers and cables that each adapter supports, see the list of Lenovo Press Product Guides in the Ethernet adapters category:
http://lenovopress.com/servers/options/ethernet#rt=product-guide
SAS adapters for external storage
The ST50 V3 does not currently support connectivity to external SAS storage.
Fibre Channel host bus adapters
The ST50 V3 does not currently support Fibre Channel host bus adapters.
Fans and cooling
The ST50 V3 has the following variable-speed fans. All fans are fixed (non-hot-swap).
- Two system fans, one at the front and one at the rear of the server, mounted on the drive cages. If the server has one drive cage, only one front fan is included.
- One system fan at the rear of the server
- Fan mounted on the heatsink of the processor
See the Inside view in the Components and connectors section for locations.
Power supplies
The server supports a single fixed power supply. The following table lists the supported power supplies.
Power supply options do not include a line cord.
For server configurations, the inclusion of a power supply is model dependent. Configure-to-order models can be configured without a power cord if desired.
To ensures that the properly sized power supply is chosen for optimal performance, it is highly recommended to validate system configuration for specific power requirements by using the latest version of the Lenovo Capacity Planner:
https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/solutions-and-software/software/lenovo-capacity-planner/solutions/ht504651
Power cords
Line cords and rack power cables with C13 connectors can be ordered as listed in the following table.
110V customers: If you plan to use the 1100W power supply with a 110V power source, select a power cable that is rated above 10A. Power cables that are rated at 10A or below are not supported with 110V power.
Systems management
The ST50 V3 an integrated service processor, XClarity Controller 2 (XCC), which provides advanced control, monitoring, and alerting functions. The XCC2 is based on the AST2600 baseboard management controller (BMC) using a dual-core ARM Cortex A7 32-bit RISC service processor running at 1.2 GHz.
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
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.
XCC2 Platinum
The XCC2 service processor in the ST50 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 ST50 V3. The software can be downloaded and used at no charge to discover and monitor the ST50 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/
Security
Topics in this section:
- Security features
- Platform Firmware Resiliency - Lenovo ThinkShield
- Intel Transparent Supply Chain
- Security standards
Security features
The ST50 V3 offers the following security features:
- Electronic security measures:
- Administrator and power-on passwords
- Secure firmware updates
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM) supporting TPM 2.0
- For China customers, the Nationz TPM plug-in module
- Self-encrypting drives with support for IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager
- Mechanical security measures
- Loop for a padlock to prevent the side panel from being opened
- Slot at the rear of the server for a Kensington Cable Lock
- Optional chassis intrusion switch
The server is NIST SP 800-147B compliant.
The Nationz TPM module is installed in a dedicated socket on the system board. See the Components and connectors section for locations of physical components.
The following table lists the security options for the server.
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 ST50 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 ST50 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 ST50 V3 supports the following security standards and capabilities:
- Industry Standard Security Capabilities
- Intel CPU Enablement
- AES-NI (Advanced Encryption Standard New Instructions)
- Secure Key
- MKTME/TME (Multi-Key Total Memory Encryption)
- OS Guard
- TXT (Trusted eXecution Technology)
- XD (eXecute Disable)
- Boot Guard
- MBEC (Mode-based Execute Control)
- VT-x (Virtualization Technology-x)
- VT-rp (Virtualization Technology with Redirect Protection )
- VT-d (Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O)
- VT-x with EPT (Extended Page Tables)
- 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
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
Keyboards and Mice
The following table lists the supported full-sized USB keyboards and mice available for Lenovo ThinkSystem servers.
The keyboards have the following features:
- Full-sized 104-key keyboard with 3 special Windows keys
- 3 LEDs for caps lock, scroll lock and num lock
- Wired USB connection with 1.8m cable
- Adjustable feet at the rear of the keyboard
Tip: For keyboards that fit in the rack-mounted console kit, see the KVM console options section, or the ThinkSystem 18.5-inch LCD Console product guide
Rack installation
The ST50 V3 can be installed in the rack with the Rack Mount Kit, which converts the server to a rack-mountable server.
Note: The server is a 4U rack mount server, however the rack mount kit adds 1U to the vertical space occupied by the server. The total rack space occupied is 5U.
Part number information is listed in the following table. The kit can only be ordered as an option part number, not in a CTO order.
Part number | Description |
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4XF7A78620 | ThinkSystem ST50 Series / ST250 Series Rack Mount Kit |
The rack mount kit includes the following items:
- 1U tray to hold the server horizontally
- Left and right slide rails
- Cable management arm
- Brackets and other hardware
- Installation instructions
The following table summarizes the rail kit features and specifications.
** If you want to install the rails and a 0U PDU into the same rack, the rack must meet the height and depth requirements as described in ThinkSystem Rail Support Matrix.
‡ For best performance, it is recommended that you install the rails to the racks with a 719-mm distance (28.3-inch, Lenovo rack default distance) between the front and rear mounting flanges.
† Measured when mounted on the rack, from the front surface of the front mounting flange to the rear most point of the rail. Rail is in closed position.
Operating systems
The server supports the following operating systems:
- Microsoft Windows Server 2022
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP5
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 Xen SP5
- Ubuntu 24.04 LTS 64-bit
- VMware ESXi 8.0 U2
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
Virtualization support: The onboard SATA ports of 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 ST50 V3 can be preloaded with VMware ESXi. Ordering information is listed in the following table.
Part number | Feature code | Description |
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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)
You can download supported VMware vSphere hypervisor images from the following web page and install it using the instructions provided:
https://vmware.lenovo.com/content/custom_iso/
Physical and electrical specifications
The ST50 V3 has the following overall physical dimensions, including tower feet, excluding components that extend outside the standard chassis, such as power supply handles:
- Width: 170 mm (6.7 inches)
- Height: 376 mm (14.8 inches)
- Depth: 315 mm (12.4 inches)
The following table lists the detailed dimensions. See the figure below for the definition of each dimension.
The shipping (cardboard packaging) dimensions of the ST50 V3 are as follows:
- Width: 280 mm (11.0 inches)
- Height: 540 mm (21.3 inches)
- Depth: 420 mm (16.5 inches)
The server has the following weight:
- Weight, fully configured: 11.96 kg (26.4 lbs)
Electrical requirements are as follows:
- Models with a 300 W AC fixed power supply:
- 100-127 (nominal) V ac; 50 Hz or 60 Hz, 3.88 A
- 200-240 (nominal) V ac; 50 Hz or 60 Hz, 1.69 A
- Models with a 500 W AC fixed power supply:
- 100-127 (nominal) V ac; 50 Hz or 60 Hz, 6.13 A
- 200-240 (nominal) V ac; 50 Hz or 60 Hz, 2.7 A
Operating environment
ThinkSystem ST50 V3 complies with ASHRAE Class A2 specifications. System performance may be impacted when the operating temperature is outside AHSARE A2 specification.
- 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).
- Server off: 5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F)
- Shipment/storage: -20°C to 60°C (-4°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)
- Shipment/storage: 8% to 90%
- Operating
- Particulate contamination
Temperature and humidity
The ambient temperature must be 35°C or lower if the server has any of the following components:
-
M.2 drives (960 GB or below)
NOTE
When the ambient temperature is greater than the supported temperature, the server will shut down. The server will not power on again until the ambient temperature falls within the supported temperature range.
Thermal/Heat output
Approximate heat output:
- Minimum configuration: 354 BTU per hour (104 watts)
- Maximum configuration : 1009 BTU per hour (296 watts)
Acoustical noise emissions
The server has the following acoustic noise emissions declaration:
- Sound power level (LWAd)
- Idling: 3.4 Bel (Typical), 4.0 Bel (Max.)
- Operating 1: 3.4 Bel (Typical), 4.0 Bel (Max.)
- Operating 2: 4.8 Bel (Typical), 5.4 Bel (Max.)
- Sound pressure level (LpAm):
- Idling: 20.3 dBA (Typical), 27.6 dBA (Max.)
- Operating 1: 20.3 dBA (Typical), 27.6 dBA (Max.)
- Operating 2: 35.1 dBA (Typical), 40.6 dBA (Max.)
NOTE
- These sound levels were measured in controlled acoustical environments according to procedures specified by ISO 7779 and are reported in accordance with ISO 9296. Testing was conducted at 23°C ± 2°C to align with ISO7779 procedures.
-
Idling mode is the steady state in which the server is powered on but not operating any intended function. Operating mode 1 is 50% CPU TDP. Operating mode 2 is 100% CPU TDP.
- The declared acoustic sound levels are based on the following configurations, which may change depending on configuration/conditions:
- Typical: 1x 80W CPU, 1x 16GB DIMM, 1x 3.5" HDD, 1x Slim SATA ODD, 1x 300W fixed PSU
- Maximum: 1x 95W CPU, 4x 32 GB DIMM, 3x 3.5" HDD, 1x 2.5" SSD, 1x Slim SATA ODD, 1x 5350-8i RAID, 1x 1G NIC, 1x 500W fixed PSU
- Government regulations (such as those prescribed by OSHA or European Community Directives) may govern noise level exposure in the workplace and may apply to you and your server installation. The actual sound pressure levels in your installation depend upon a variety of factors, including the number of racks in the installation; the size, materials, and configuration of the room; the noise levels from other equipment; the room ambient temperature, and employee's location in relation to the equipment. Further, compliance with such government regulations depends on a variety of additional factors, including the duration of employees' exposure and whether employees wear hearing protection. Lenovo recommends that you consult with qualified experts in this field to determine whether you are in compliance with the applicable regulations.
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 upgrades and post-warranty support
The ST50 V3 has a 1-year or 3-year warranty, based on the machine type of the system:
- 7DF4 - 1 year warranty
- 7DF3 - 3 year warranty
Our global network of regional support centers offers consistent, local-language support enabling you to vary response times and level of service to match the criticality of your support needs:
- Standard Next Business Day – Best choice for non-essential systems requiring simple maintenance.
- Premier Next Business Day – Best choice for essential systems requiring technical expertise from senior-level Lenovo engineers.
- Premier 24x7 4-Hour Response – Best choice for systems where maximum uptime is critical.
- Premier Enhanced Storage Support 24x7 4-Hour Response – Best choice for storage systems where maximum uptime is critical.
For more information, consult the brochure Lenovo Operational Support Services for Data Centers Services.
Services
Lenovo Data Center Services empower you at every stage of your IT lifecycle. From expert advisory and strategic planning to seamless deployment and ongoing support, we ensure your infrastructure is built for success. Our comprehensive services accelerate time to value, minimize downtime, and free your IT staff to focus on driving innovation and business growth.
Note: Some service options may not be available in all markets or regions. For more information, go to https://lenovolocator.com/. For information about Lenovo service upgrade offerings that are available in your region, contact your local Lenovo sales representative or business partner.
In this section:
- Lenovo Advisory Services
- Lenovo Plan & Design Services
- Lenovo Deployment, Migration, and Configuration Services
- Lenovo Support Services
- Lenovo Managed Services
- Lenovo Sustainability Services
Lenovo Advisory Services
Lenovo Advisory Services simplify the planning process, enabling customers to build future-proofed strategies in as little as six weeks. Consultants provide guidance on projects including VM migration, storage, backup and recovery, and cost management to accelerate time to value, improve cost efficiency, and build a flexibly scalable foundation.
- 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.
Lenovo Plan & Design Services
Unlock faster time to market with our tailored, strategic design workshops to align solution approaches with your business goals and technical requirements. Leverage our deep solution expertise and end-to-end delivery partnership to meet your goals efficiently and effectively.
Lenovo Deployment, Migration, and Configuration Services
Optimize your IT operations by shifting labor-intensive functions to Lenovo's skilled technicians for seamless on-site or remote deployment, configuration, and migration. Enjoy peace of mind, faster time to value, and comprehensive knowledge sharing with your IT staff, backed by our best-practice methodology.
- Deployment Services for Storage and ThinkAgile
A comprehensive range of remote and onsite options tailored specifically for your business needs to ensure your storage and ThinkAgile hardware are fully operational from the start.
- Hardware Installation Services
A full-range, comprehensive setup for your hardware, including unpacking, inspecting, and positioning components to ensure your equipment is operational and error-free for the most seamless and efficient installation experience, so you can quickly benefit from your investments.
- DM/DG File Migration Services
Take the burden of file migration from your IT’s shoulders. Our experts will align your requirements and business objectives to the migration plans while coordinating with your team to plan and safely execute the data migration to your storage platforms.
- DM/DG/DE Health Check Services
Our experts perform proactive checks of your Firmware and system health to ensure your machines are operating at peak and optimal efficiency to maximize up-time, avoid system failures, ensure the security of IT solutions and simplify maintenance.
- Factory Integrated Services
A suite of value-added offerings provided during the manufacturing phase of a server or storage system that reduces time to value. These services aim at improving your hardware deployment experience and enhance the quality of a standard configuration before it arrives at your facility.
Lenovo Support Services
In addition to response time options for hardware parts, repairs, and labor, Lenovo offers a wide array of additional support services to ensure your business is positioned for success and longevity. Our goal is to reduce your capital outlays, mitigate your IT risks, and accelerate your time to productivity.
- Premier Support for Data Centers
Your direct line to the solution that promises the best, most comprehensive level of support to help you fully unlock the potential of your data center.
- Premier Enhanced Storage Support (PESS)
Gain all the benefits of Premier Support for Data Centers, adding dedicated storage specialists and resources to elevate your storage support experience to the next level.
- Committed Service Repair (CSR)
Our commitment to ensuring the fastest, most seamless resolution times for mission-critical systems that require immediate attention to ensure minimal downtime and risk for your business. This service is only available for machines under the Premier 4-Hour Response SLA.
- Multivendor Support Services (MVS)
Your single point of accountability for resolution support across vast range of leading Server, Storage, and Networking OEMs, allowing you to manage all your supported infrastructure devices seamlessly from a single source.
- Keep Your Drive (KYD)
Protect sensitive data and maintain compliance with corporate retention and disposal policies to ensure your data is always under your control, regardless of the number of drives that are installed in your Lenovo server.
- Technical Account Manager (TAM)
Your single point of contact to expedite service requests, provide status updates, and furnish reports to track incidents over time, ensuring smooth operations and optimized performance as your business grows.
- Enterprise Software Support (ESS)
Gain comprehensive, single-source, and global support for a wide range of server operating systems and Microsoft server applications.
For more information, consult the brochure Lenovo Operational Support Services for Data Centers.
Lenovo Managed Services
Achieve peak efficiency, high security, and minimal disruption with Lenovo's always-on Managed Services. Our real-time monitoring, 24x7 incident response, and problem resolution ensure your infrastructure operates seamlessly. With quarterly health checks for ongoing optimization and innovation, Lenovo's remote active monitoring boosts end-user experience and productivity by keeping your data center's hardware performing at its best.
Lenovo Managed Services provides continuous 24x7 remote monitoring (plus 24x7 call center availability) and proactive management of your data center using state-of-the-art tools, systems, and practices by a team of highly skilled and experienced Lenovo services professionals.
Quarterly reviews check error logs, verify firmware & OS device driver levels, and software as needed. We’ll also maintain records of latest patches, critical updates, and firmware levels, to ensure you systems are providing business value through optimized performance.
Lenovo Sustainability Services
- Asset Recovery Services
Lenovo Asset Recovery Services (ARS) provides a secure, seamless solution for managing end-of-life IT assets, ensuring data is safely sanitized while contributing to a more circular IT lifecycle. By maximizing the reuse or responsible recycling of devices, ARS helps businesses meet sustainability goals while recovering potential value from their retired equipment. For more information, see the Asset Recovery Services offering page.
- CO2 Offset Services
Lenovo’s CO2 Offset Services offer a simple and transparent way for businesses to take tangible action on their IT footprint. By integrating CO2 offsets directly into device purchases, customers can easily support verified climate projects and track their contributions, making meaningful progress toward their sustainability goals without added complexity.
- Lenovo Certified Refurbished
Lenovo Certified Refurbished offers a cost-effective way to support IT circularity without compromising on quality and performance. Each device undergoes rigorous testing and certification, ensuring reliable performance and extending its lifecycle. With Lenovo’s trusted certification, you gain peace of mind while making a more sustainable IT choice.
Lenovo TruScale
Lenovo TruScale XaaS is your set of flexible IT services that makes everything easier. Streamline IT procurement, simplify infrastructure and device management, and pay only for what you use – so your business is free to grow and go anywhere.
Lenovo TruScale is the unified solution that gives you simplified access to:
- The industry’s broadest portfolio – from pocket to cloud – all delivered as a service
- A single-contract framework for full visibility and accountability
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External backup units
The following table lists the external USB 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
Rack cabinets
The ST50 V3 server can be installed horizontally in a rack cabinet using the Rack Mount Kit, as described in the Rack installation section.
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 console options
The following table lists the supported KVM consoles.
The following table lists the keyboards supported with the 1U 18.5" Standard Console (now withdrawn).
Note: These keyboards are not supported with the ThinkSystem 18.5" LCD Console.
The following table lists the available KVM switches and the options that are supported with them.
For more information, see the list of Product Guides in the KVM Switches and Consoles category:
http://lenovopress.com/servers/options/kvm
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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 - LenovoPress updates and LPH Demo
2024-11-13 | 60 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsPartner Technical Webinar - LenovoPress updates and LPH Demoin this 60-minute replay, we had 3 topics. First, David Watts, Lenovo Sr Manager LenovoPress, gave an update on LenovoPress and improvements to finding Seller Training Courses (both partner and Lenovo). Next, Ryan Tuttle, Lenovo LETS Solution Architect, gave a demo of Lenovo Partner Hub (LPH) including how to find replays of Partner Webinars in LPL. Finally, Joe Murphy, Lenovo Sr Manager of LETS NA, gave a quick update on the new Stackable Warranty Options in DCSC.
Published: 2024-11-13
Length: 60 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
ThinkSystem Rack and Tower Introduction for ISO Client Managers
2024-10-31 | 20 minutes | Employees Only
DetailsThinkSystem Rack and Tower Introduction for ISO Client ManagersCourse Description:
Published: 2024-10-31
In this course, you will learn about Lenovo’s Data Center Portfolio, its ThinkSystem Family and the key features of the Rack and Tower servers. It will equip you with foundational knowledge which you can then expand upon by participating in the facilitated session of the curriculum.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
• Identify Lenovo’s main data center brands.
• Describe the key components of the ThinkSystem Family servers.
• Differentiate between the Rack and Tower servers of the ThinkSystem Family.
• Understand the value Rack and Tower servers can provide to customers.
Length: 20 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo -
Virtual Facilitated Session - ThinkSystem Rack and Tower Primer for ISO Client Managers
2024-10-31 | 90 minutes | Employees Only
DetailsVirtual Facilitated Session - ThinkSystem Rack and Tower Primer for ISO Client ManagersIn this instructor-led Virtual Facilitated Session, ISO Client Managers will be able to build on the knowledge gained in Module 1 (eLearning) of the ThinkSystem Rack and Tower Server Primer for ISO Client Managers curriculum.
Published: 2024-10-31
<p style="font-weight:bold"> You will receive the invite to this session via email. </p> Places are subject to availability.
<p style="color:red;"> IMPORTANT! </p> Module 1 (eLearning) must be completed to be eligible to participate in the session.
Length: 90 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo -
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 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
Partner Technical Webinar - Towers Towers and more Towers
2024-06-10 | 60 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsPartner Technical Webinar - Towers Towers and more TowersIn this 60-minute replay, We had the Dream of Towers assembled.
Published: 2024-06-10
First on deck was Mark Bica and Joe Allen with a Product Overview
Second on deck was George Scarborough and Stephanie Casmerwith Programs and Stock Levels and
Bringing us home was Jon Lytle and David Gywer with Use Cases
Length: 60 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
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 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo -
Lenovo Data Center Product Portfolio
2024-05-29 | 20 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsLenovo Data Center Product PortfolioThis course introduces the Lenovo data center portfolio, and covers servers, storage, storage networking, and software-defined infrastructure products. After completing this course about Lenovo data center products, you will be able to identify product types within each data center family, describe Lenovo innovations that this product family or category uses, and recognize when a specific product should be selected.
Published: 2024-05-29
Length: 20 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
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 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo -
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 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
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 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
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 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
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 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
Family Introduction: Rack and Tower
2024-01-19 | 11 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsFamily Introduction: Rack and TowerThis course is designed to give Lenovo sales and partner representatives a foundation on the characteristics of the rack and tower server family. As an introduction to the family, this course also includes positioning, when to use a product, and keywords a client may use when discussing a rack product.
Published: 2024-01-19
Course Objectives:
• Family Characteristics
• Priority Positioning
• Product Usage
• Keywords and Phrases
Length: 11 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
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 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
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 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
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 minutesStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning
1-10 of 16 courses.
Related publications and links
For more information, see these resources:
- ThinkSystem ST50 V3 product page
https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/servers-storage/servers/towers/lenovo-thinksystem-st50-v3/len21ts0034 - ThinkSystem ST50 V3 interactive 3D tour
https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/3dtours/st50-v3/ - ThinkSystem ST50 V3 drivers and support
https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en
- Lenovo ThinkSystem ST50 V3 product publications:
https://pubs.lenovo.com/st50-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:
- ServerProven hardware compatibility:
https://serverproven.lenovo.com/server/st50-v3
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Configure and Buy
Full Change History
Changes in the November 18, 2024 update:
- Added buttons to easily open a 360° view of the server and the full 3D Tour of the server - Introduction section
Changes in the November 12, 2024 update:
- Added LFO models under Models section
- Models for Brazil: 7DF4A00EBR, 7DF4A00FBR
Changes in the October 15, 2024 update:
- Updated LFO models under Models section
- Models for Japan
Changes in the September 4, 2024 update:
- Updated the following LFO models under Models section
- Models for Brazil
- 7DF3A01JBR, 7DF4A006BR, 7DF3A01LBR, 7DF3A01HBR, 7DF3A01KBR
- Models for Latin America
- 7DF3A01MLA, 7DF3A01QLA, 7DF3A01RLA, 7DF3A01PLA, 7DF3A01NLA, 7DF3A01SLA, 7DF3A01TLA, 7DF3A01VLA, 7DF3A01ULA
- Models for Brazil
Changes in the August 30, 2024 update:
- Updated details for what's included with drive option part number under Internal drive options section
- Tray to mount the drive in the server
- 185mm SATA signal cable to connect the drive (when installed bay drives) to the onboard SATA controller on the system board
- Added the following under Controllers for internal storage section
- ThinkSystem ST50 V3 Internal Drive Cable Accessories Kit, 4X97A93517
Changes in the August 7, 2024 update:
- Updated details for thermal and heat under Operating environment section
- Minimum configuration: 354 BTU per hour (104 watts)
- Maximum configuration : 1009 BTU per hour (296 watts)
Changes in the July 30, 2024 update:
- Removed the following under Controllers for internal storage section
- ThinkSystem ST50 V3 Internal Drive Cable Accessories Kit, 4X97A93517
Changes in the July 24, 2024 update:
- Updated the following under M.2 drives section
- Supports one or two M.2 SATA drives
Changes in the July 9, 2024 update:
- Updated the following LFO models under Models section
- Top Seller - Models for India
- 7DF3A01ESG, 7DF3A01FSG, 7DF3A01CSG, 7DF3A01DSG
- Top Seller - Models for India
Changes in the June 20, 2024 update:
- Added new part numbers to the following tables under Internal drive options section
- 2.5-inch NHS 6 Gb SATA SSDs
- 3.5-inch NHS 6 Gb SATA HDDs
- 3.5-inch NHS 6 Gb SATA SSDs
Changes in the June 11, 2024 update:
- Added new preconfigured models under Models section
- 7DF3A01BLA
Changes in the May 28, 2024 update:
- Updated user guide link under Related publications and links section
First published: May 21, 2024
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