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Abstract
In the era of data-driven enterprises, the combination of Lenovo Thinksystem Servers, ThinkSystem SR650 V3 (Commvault’s N12 certified platform) and ThinkSystem SR630 V3 (Commvault’s N4 certified platform) and Commvault’s Cloud Hyperscale X software offers a robust and scalable solution for organizations seeking to elevate their cyber resilience and data security capabilities. This solution guide provides an overview of the key features and benefits of integrating Commvault's innovative Hyperscale X software with Lenovo's innovative server platform.
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Changes in the August 22, 2025 update:
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Commvault Cloud Hyperscale X
Commvault, a global leader in cyber resilience solutions, offers a unified approach to data protection, recoverability, and security. HyperScale X is an intuitive and easy-to-deploy integrated solution with a distributed scale-out file system that provides unmatched scalability, security, and resilience. Its flexible architecture allows you to get up and running quickly and grow as your needs demand. Benefits include:
- Simple, flexible protection and accelerated recoverability for all workloads, on—premises or in the cloud, including containers, virtual, and databases.
- Enhanced, multi-layered ransomware protection with AI-driven anomaly detection to uncover threats faster and immutable storage to prevent critical data from being encrypted, modified, or deleted.
- Optimized scalability to easily grow capacity in single-node increments as needed.
- Advanced storage efficiency and resilience with intelligent load balancing of data across disks and nodes and the ability to support concurrent hardware failures.
- Cost-optimized cloud data mobility with native integration to move data to, from, and between clouds, avoiding vendor lock-in.
By shifting the secondary storage and data management infrastructure to a scale-out architecture, enterprises can help transform their data centers to be as operationally efficient, resilient, and scalable as public cloud infrastructure. HyperScale X allows organizations to replace limited and legacy backup tools with a modern hybrid-cloud-enabled data management solution that eliminates expensive forklift upgrades.
SR650 V3 and SR630 V3 Servers Maximizing Scalability and Performance in 2U or 1U
The Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 V3 and ThinkSystem SR630 V3 servers are a powerhouse in different form factor designed for versatility, capacity, and performance. Built on the 5th generation Intel Xeon Scalable processor family, it offers exceptional computing power for a wide range of workloads. The server's modular design allows organizations to customize and scale their infrastructure according to evolving business requirements.
- Performance: Equipped with the latest Intel® Xeon® processors, the ThinkSystem SR650 V3 and SR630 V3 offers high-performance computing capabilities, accommodating resource-intensive tasks effortlessly. 5th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors enable 2.3x increase in virtual machines*
- Scalability: A modular design allows organizations to scale computing, storage, and networking resources independently, ensuring flexibility and future-proofing infrastructure investments.
- Reliability: Lenovo's reputation for reliability is embedded in the SR650 V3, and SR630 V3 providing continuous operations and minimizing downtime
- Security: Advanced security features, including hardware-based encryption and firmware resilience, safeguard sensitive data against evolving cyber threats
- Management: Lenovo XClarity Administrator offers proactive system management, optimizing performance and simplifying day-to-day operations
- Efficiency: Improved energy efficiency with 77% better performance per watt*
* When comparing SR650 V3 to the SR650
ThinkSystem SR650 V3 general specifications
The following table lists the key specifications for the SR650 V3. For a complete list of detailed specifications, please consult the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Product Guide.
The following figure shows the SR650 V3 with 12x 3.5-inch front hot-swap drive bays.
Figure 1. Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 V3 with 3.5-inch front drive bays
| Specification | SR650 V3 functionality |
|---|---|
| Form Factor/Height | 2U rack server |
| Processors | Up to 2x 5th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, up to 64 cores and 350W TDP |
| Drive Bays | Front: Up to 20x 3.5” or 40x 2.5” drives Up to 36x NVMe drives supported with PCIe retimer adapters Rear: 2x 2.5”; 7mm SATA/NVMe hot-swap boot drives, support RAID Internal 2x M.2 SATA/NVMe boot drives, support RAID Direct NVMe and onboard SATA with SW RAID (0,1,5,10) Note: Commvault does not support VROC configurations, so you must include a RAID card for the boot disks |
| Memory | Supports up to 32x TruDDR5 3DS/RDIMMs |
| Expansion Slots | Up to 12x PCIe 4.0/5.0 slots, 1x OCP 3.0 slot, 1x cabled internal HBA/RAID adapter that does not occupy a standard PCIe slot |
| GPUs | Up to 8x single-width GPUs or 3x double-width GPUs |
| Network Interface | LOM adapter installed in the OCP 3.0 slot, optional for front access Networking PCIe adapters |
| Ports | Front: 1x USB 3.1 G1, 1x USB 2.0 with XClarity Mobile support, 1x VGA (optional), 1x external diagnostics handset port (optional) Rear: 3x USB 3.1 G1, 1x VGA, 1x 1GbE RJ-45 (management), 2nd 1GbE management port (optional in OCP slot location), 1x Serial port (optional) |
| HBA/RAID Support | SATA with SW RAID (0,1,5,10); Common building blocks including standard and Internal PCIe RAID/HBA adapters. |
| Power | Dual Redundant AC & DC (multiple wattages); Platinum & Titanium; 750W PT/TT, 1100W PT/TT, 1800W PT/TT, 2400W PT, 2600W TT and 1100W -48V DC PT |
| Systems Management | Lenovo XClarity Controller |
| OS Support | Microsoft, SUSE, Red Hat, VMware. Visit https://lenovopress.com/osig for details. |
ThinkSystem SR630 V3 general specifications
The following table lists the key specifications for the SR630 V3. For a complete list of detailed specifications, please consult the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR630 V3 Product Guide.
The following figure shows the SR630 V3.
Figure 2. Lenovo ThinkSystem SR630 V3
Solution Overview
Commvault Cloud Hyperscale X software represents a breakthrough in scale-out cyber resilience, providing a turnkey, high performance solution to meet the security and recoverability needs of the modern hybrid cloud. Built on the ThinkSystem SR650 V3 or ThinkSystem SR630 v3 server, HyperScale X offers an integrated solution for cyber recovery and ransomware protection. Combining the SR650 V3 or SR630 V3 server and Commvault Hyperscale X software creates a powerful data protection solution that delivers exceptional performance, scalability, and efficiency.
- Optimized Performance: The computing power of the SR650 V3 and SR630 V3 combined with Hyperscale X's intelligence and efficiency ensures optimal performance during backups and restores.
- Flexibility: Commvault Cloud HyperScale X on SR650 V3 or SR630 V3 servers enables organizations to scale their infrastructure and data protection capabilities granularly to match their growth and business needs.
- Reliability and Data Integrity: Lenovo's server reliability complements Hyperscale X's built-in resiliency, ensuring data integrity and availability.
- Unified Management Interface: Integrated management interfaces allow administrators to oversee both hardware and software components seamlessly, reducing complexity in daily operations.
- Cost-Effective Solution: with HyperScale X on Lenovo ThinkSystem, organizations can achieve significant cost savings through simplified deployment and management, optimized resource utilization, and reduced downtime.
Bill of Materials for Commvault’s N12 certified platform with SR650 V3
The following table lists the bill of materials (BOM) for the ThinkSystem SR650 V3 and Commvault Cloud Hyperscale X N12 solution.
Bill of Materials for Commvault’s N4 certified platform on ThinkSystem SR630 V3
The following table lists the bill of materials (BOM) for the ThinkSystem SR630 V3 and Commvault Cloud Hyperscale X solution.
Configuration and Approval Guidelines
- No Modifications Without Approval
Changes to components, quantities, or feature codes are strictly prohibited unless explicitly approved by both Lenovo and Commvault. - Mandatory Technical Validation
All configurations must undergo technical validation and receive approval from both Lenovo and Commvault prior to implementation. - Right to Modify
Lenovo reserves the right to modify or replace components based on availability, product updates, re-certification requirements, or other operational considerations. - Minimum Cluster Requirement
All configurations must include a minimum of three (3) identical nodes per cluster. - For more information on HSX Sizing Guidelines: https://docs.metallic.io/metallic/commvault_hyperscale_x.html
Conclusion
The integration of Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 V3 and SR650 V3 servers and Commvault Hyperscale X software offers a powerful and unified solution for organizations aiming to elevate their cyber resilience and data security capabilities. This collaboration empowers enterprises to navigate the complexities of modern hybrid data environments with confidence, ensuring data protection, high performance, and adaptability to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.
For more information
For more information, see these resources:
- A Modern Approach to Data Protection with Lenovo ThinkSystem HS350X V3 Storage Server and Commvault Cloud HyperScale X Software https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp1831-lenovo-and-commvault-data-protection-and-recovery-solutions
- Article, "Lenovo and Commvault Deliver Better Data Protection and Recovery Solutions Together" https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp1831-lenovo-and-commvault-data-protection-and-recovery-solutions
- ThinkSystem SR650 V3 product page:
https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/racks/len21ts0013 - ThinkSystem SR650 V3 datasheet
https://lenovopress.com/ds0143 - ThinkSystem SR630 V3 product page:
https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/racks/len21ts0012 - ThinkSystem SR630 V3 datasheet
https://lenovopress.com/DS0142 - Interactive 3D Tour SR630 V3
https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp1620
Authors
Paula Contreras is a Senior Global Product Manager for Software at Lenovo. With nearly 20 years of experience in multinational technology enterprises, she leads the product strategy for software and drives new business opportunities. Her focus is always on solving end-customer problems, addressing their needs and challenges, while ensuring seamless portfolio operations and enablement to empower sellers globally.
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Full Change History
Changes in the August 22, 2025 update:
- Updated author's list Authors section
Changes in the July 28, 2025 update:
- Added new section for SR630V3 under - Thinksystem SR630 v3 general specifications section
- Added 5th generation processors under - Bill of Materials for commvault's n12 certified Platform with SR650 v3 section
- Added new section for - Bill of Materials for commvault's n4 certified platform on thinksystem SR630 V3
Changes in the March 5, 2025 update:
- Updated the bill of materials - Bill of Materials section
- Added a note that Commvault does not support VROC configurations for the boot drives - ThinkSystem SR650 V3 specifications section
Changes in the February 20, 2025 update:
- Updated author list
First published: Mar 28, 2024
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