Lenovo ThinkSystem SR680a V4 Server

The Lenovo ThinkSystem SR680a V4 is a high-performance 8U system equipped with dual Intel Xeon 6 processors and eight NVIDIA B300 HGX GPUs. Designed for air cooling, it is purpose-built for Generative AI workloads, offering advanced GPU-to-GPU communication and fast interconnects between GPUs, CPUs, and networking. Developed entirely in-house by Lenovo, the server delivers exceptional modularity, thermal efficiency, and reliability.

Suggested uses: AI workloads including modeling, training, simulation, rendering, financial tech, and scientific research

Figure 1. Lenovo ThinkSystem SR680a V4

The SR680a V4 with integrated NVIDIA HGX B300 GPUs is purpose-built for advanced AI. With the latest Intel Xeon 6 processors and integrated NVIDIA GPUs, NVIDIA NVLink, NVIDIA ConnectX-8 networking, and a fully accelerated software stack, the SR680a V4 is ideal for AI and complex simulations that use massive datasets. 

As a premier accelerated scale-up platform with up to 11x more inference performance than the previous GPU generation, the SR680a V4 is designed for the most demanding generative AI, data analytics, and HPC workloads.

The SR680a V4 is designed for use in air-cooled data centers that require maximum GPU performance for AI workloads. Outstanding reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) and high-efficiency design can improve your business environment and can help save operational costs.

Performance

The following features boost performance, improve scalability and reduce costs: 

• Supports two Intel Xeon 6700-series processors with Performance-cores (P-cores)
  • Up to 86 cores and 172 threads
  • Core speeds of up to 2.7 GHz
  • TDP ratings of up to 350 W
• Eight high-performance onboard NVIDIA GPUs with high-speed interconnects
  • Eight NVIDIA B300 1100W GPUs with 270 GB HBM3e memory per GPU
• Support for DDR5 memory DIMMs to maximize the performance of the memory subsystem:
  • Up to 32 DDR5 memory DIMMs, 16 DIMMs per processor
  • 8 memory channels per processor (2 DIMMs per channel)
  • Supports 1 DIMM per channel operating at 6400 MHz
  • Supports 2 DIMMs per channel operating at 5200 MHz
  • Using 128GB RDIMMs, the server supports up to 4TB of system memory
• Eight integrated ConnectX-8 800Gb/s network controllers with GPU Direct support
• Four PCIe 5.0 x16 FHHL slots for network adapters
• One dedicated OCP 3.0 slot supporting a variety of Ethernet network adapters. A simple-swap mechanism with a thumbscrew and pull-tab enables tool-less installation and removal of the adapter. The adapter supports shared BMC network sideband connectivity to enable out-of-band systems management.
• Supports up to 8x PCIe 5.0 NVMe drives for high-speed internal storage. The use of NVMe drives maximizes drive I/O performance, in terms of throughput, bandwidth, and latency.
• Supports two front-mounted hot-swap M.2 NVMe drives with integrated RAID support for operating system boot functions

Availability and serviceability

The server provides many features to simplify serviceability and increase system uptime:

• Designed to run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• The server uses ECC memory and supports memory RAS features including Single Device Data Correction (SDDC, also known as Chipkill), Patrol/Demand Scrubbing, Bounded Fault, DRAM Address Command Parity with Replay, DRAM Uncorrected ECC Error Retry, On-die ECC, ECC Error Check and Scrub (ECS), and Post Package Repair.
• The server offers hot-swap drives for greater system uptime.
• Two NVMe M.2 drives with integrated RAID support which enables the two M.2 drives to be configured as a redundant pair.
• The server has up to eight hot-swap redundant power supplies with N+1 redundancy
• The server has 21x hot-swap redundant fans to cool all components:
  • 6x front-mounted fans for the CPU, memory and rear slots subsystem
  • 15x rear-mounted fans for the drive bays and GPU subsystem
• Proactive Platform Alerts (including PFA and SMART alerts): Processors, voltage regulators, memory, internal storage (NVMe SSDs, M.2 storage), fans, power supplies, server ambient and subcomponent temperatures. Alerts can be surfaced through the XClarity Controller to managers such as Lenovo XClarity Administrator, VMware vCenter, and Microsoft System Center. These proactive alerts let you take appropriate actions in advance of possible failure, thereby increasing server uptime and application availability.
• The built-in XClarity Controller 3 (XCC3) continuously monitors system parameters, triggers alerts, and performs recovery actions in case of failures to minimize downtime.
• Built-in diagnostics in UEFI, using Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager, speed up troubleshooting tasks to reduce service time.
• Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager supports diagnostics and can save service data to a USB key drive or remote CIFS share folder for troubleshooting and reduce service time.
• Auto restart in the event of a momentary loss of AC power (based on power policy setting in the XClarity Controller service processor)
• An integrated diagnostics panel with LCD display provides more detailed diagnostics by displaying all error messages and VPD data needed for a service call, thereby aiding with problem resolution and system uptime.
• Support for the XClarity Administrator Mobile app running on a supported smartphone and connected to the server through the service-enabled USB port, enables additional local systems management functions.
• Three-year or one-year customer-replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty, 9 x 5 next business day. Optional service upgrades are available.

Manageability and security

Systems management features simplify local and remote management:

• The server includes XClarity Controller 3 (XCC3) to monitor server availability. Includes XCC3 Premier which provides remote control (keyboard video mouse) functions, support for the mounting of remote media files (ISO and IMG image files), boot capture and power capping. XCC3 Premier also offers additional features such as Neighbor Groups, System Guard, a CNSA-compliant security mode, a FIPS 140-3-compliant mode, and enhanced NIST 800-193 support.
• Dedicated RJ45 port at the front of the server for remote management using standard management protocols
• Lenovo XClarity software tools (XClarity One, XClarity Administrator, XClarity Orchestrator) offer comprehensive hardware management capabilities that help to increase uptime, reduce costs and improve productivity through advanced server management capabilities.
• UEFI-based Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager, accessible from F1 during boot, provides system inventory information, graphical UEFI Setup, platform update function, operating system installation function, and diagnostic functions.
• Support for Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager which captures real-time power and temperature data from the server and provides automated controls to lower energy costs.
• An integrated industry-standard Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) enables improved setup, configuration, and updates, and simplifies error handling.
• Support for industry standard management protocols, IPMI 2.0, SNMP 3.0, Redfish REST API, serial console via IPMI
• An integrated hardware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) supporting TPM 2.0 enables advanced cryptographic functionality, such as digital signatures and remote attestation.
• Administrator and power-on passwords help protect from unauthorized access to the server.
• Intel Execute Disable Bit functionality can prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supported operating system.
• Intel Trusted Execution Technology provides enhanced security through hardware-based resistance to malicious software attacks, allowing an application to run in its own isolated space, protected from all other software running on a system.
• Supports Secure Boot to ensure only a digitally signed operating system can be used.
• Industry-standard Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) NI support for faster, stronger encryption.

The ThinkSystem SR680a V4 improves on the previous generation SR680a V3, as summarized in the following table.

For details on front-accessible integrated diagnostics panel, see the Local management section.

The following figure shows the architectural block diagram of the SR680a V4, showing the major components and their connections.

The server has eight GPUs and eight OSFP interfaces, all connected to NVIDIA ConnectX-8 switches using PCIe 6.0 x16 links. Each GPU is connected to all other GPUs using NVLink connections, each link with 128 GB/s bidirectional bandwidth. The server also supports 8 NVMe drives, each connected to a PCIe switch using a PCIe 5.0 x4 link.

Figure 4. SR680a V4 system architectural block diagram

The following table lists the standard specifications.

ThinkSystem SR680a V4 models can be configured by using the Lenovo Data Center Solution Configurator (DCSC).

Topics in this section:

• CTO models
• Base feature codes

CTO models

ThinkSystem SR680a V4 models can be configured by using the Lenovo Data Center Solution Configurator (DCSC).

Preconfigured server models may also be available for the SR680a V4, 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 SR680a V4 server.

Base feature codes

Models of the SR680a V4 are defined based on the GPUs selected, as listed in the following table.

The SR680a V4 supports Intel Xeon 6700-series processors with P-cores (formerly "Granite Rapids SP" or GNR-SP). The server supports two processors. Configurations of one processor are not supported.

Topics in this section:

• Processor options
• Processor features
• UEFI operating modes

• Intel Dynamic Load Balancer (Intel DLB)

  Improve the system performance related to handling network data on multi-core Intel Xeon Scalable processors. Intel Dynamic Load Balancer (Intel DLB) enables the efficient distribution of network processing across multiple CPU cores/threads and dynamically distributes network data across multiple CPU cores for processing as the system load varies. Intel DLB also restores the order of networking data packets processed simultaneously on CPU cores.

• Intel Data Streaming Accelerator (Intel DSA)

  Drive high performance for storage, networking, and data-intensive workloads by improving streaming data movement and transformation operations. Intel Data Streaming Accelerator (Intel DSA) is designed to offload the most common data movement tasks that cause overhead in data center-scale deployments. Intel DSA helps speed up data movement across the CPU, memory, and caches, as well as all attached memory, storage, and network devices.

• Intel In-Memory Analytics Accelerator (Intel IAA)

  Run database and analytics workloads faster, with potentially greater power efficiency. Intel In-Memory Analytics Accelerator (Intel IAA) increases query throughput and decreases the memory footprint for in-memory database and big data analytics workloads. Intel IAA is ideal for in-memory databases, open source databases and data stores like RocksDB, Redis, Cassandra, and MySQL.

The processors also support a separate and encrypted memory space, known as the SGX Enclave, for use by Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX). The size of the SGX Enclave supported varies by processor model. Intel SGX offers hardware-based memory encryption that isolates specific application code and data in memory. It allows user-level code to allocate private regions of memory (enclaves) which are designed to be protected from processes running at higher privilege levels.

The following table summarizes the key features of the Intel Xeon 6 P-core processors that are supported in the SR680a V4.

The following table lists the feature codes that allow you to specify the mode you wish to preset in the factory for CTO orders.

The preset modes for the SR680a V4 are as follows:

• ThinkSystem General Computing - Power Efficiency (feature C3JB): This workload profile optimizes the performance per watt efficiency with a bias towards performance. This workload profile is analogous to “Efficiency – Favor Performance” operating mode on ThinkSystem V3 servers. This profile contains settings for ENERGY STAR® and ERP Lot9 compliance.
• ThinkSystem General Computing - Peak Frequency (feature C3JA): This workload profile is defined by the requirement to drive the highest core frequencies out of a processor across a subset of cores available – not for all cores active. This workload profile benefits workloads requiring either high per core and / or overall CPU package frequency. These workloads may have variable resource demands, are relatively insensitive to overall platform latency, and are generally CPU clock constrained. Tuning a system for highest possible core frequency may mean allowing inactive cores to transfer in and out of sleep states (C-states), which allows active cores to run at higher frequency for different durations of time. Allowing cores to go into low power states allows for higher per core frequency but can introduce “jitter” in the systems clock frequency.
• ThinkSystem General Computing - Max Performance (feature C3J9): This workload profile maximizes the absolute performance of the system without regard for power savings. Power savings features are disabled. This operating mode should be used when an application can sustain work across all cores simultaneously and is Non-uniform Memory Access (NUMA) aware.
• ThinkSystem High Performance Computing (HPC) (feature C3J8): This profile is for customers running large-scale scientific and engineering workloads. These environments tend to be clustered environments where each node performs at maximum utilization for extended periods of time, and the application is Non-Uniform Memory Access (NUMA) aware.
• ThinkSystem Low Latency (feature C9U8): This workload profile seeks to minimize overall transaction latency. Low wait times for core-to-core, core-to-cache, CPU-to-memory, and CPU-to-adapter communication are critical. Clock frequency is only important in so far as it minimizes intra- and inter-CPU latency. This profile is characterized by maintaining low processor clock variability and maintaining all external CPU links, memory and PCIe subsystems at maximum frequency.
• ThinkSystem Virtualization - Power Efficiency (feature C9UA): This workload profile is for virtualization environments. The profile ensures that all available virtualization options are enabled. Power saving features are enabled.
• ThinkSystem Virtualization - Max Performance (feature C9U9): This workload profile is for virtualization environments. The profile ensures that  all available virtualization options are enabled. Power saving features are disabled.
• ThinkSystem DataBase - Transaction Processing (feature C9U7): This workload profile is for online transaction processing (OLTP) applications that require a database back-end.

The SR680a V4 uses Lenovo TruDDR5 memory operating at up to 6400 MHz. The server supports up to 32 DIMMs with 2 processors. The processors have 8 memory channels and support 2 DIMMs per channel (DPC). The server supports up to 4TB of memory using 32x 128GB RDIMMs and two processors. 

DIMMs operate at the following speeds, up to the memory bus speed of the processor selected. See the Processor features section for specifics

• 1 DIMM per channel: Up to 6400 MHz
• 2 DIMMs per channel using RDIMMs: Up to 5200 MHz

Lenovo TruDDR5 memory uses the highest quality components that are sourced from Tier 1 DRAM suppliers and only memory that meets the strict requirements of Lenovo is selected. It is compatibility tested and tuned to maximize performance and reliability. From a service and support standpoint, Lenovo TruDDR5 memory automatically assumes the system warranty, and Lenovo provides service and support worldwide.

The following table lists the RDIMMs  that are currently supported by the SR680a V4. These DIMMs are installed in the DIMM slots adjacent to the processors. The table also lists the supported quantities.

The following rules apply when specifying the memory configuration:

• All installed DIMMs must be identical part numbers; mixing not supported

For more information on this memory, see the Lenovo Press paper, Introduction to DDR5 Memory.

A key feature of the SR680a V4 is the integration of an 8-GPU complex in the lower half of the server as shown in the Components and connectors section.

The GPUs supported are listed in the following table.

The NVIDIA HGX B300 is built for the age of AI reasoning with enhanced compute and increased memory. Featuring 7X more AI compute than Hopper platforms, 2.3TB of HBM3e memory, and high-performance networking integration with NVIDIA ConnectX-8 SuperNICs, HGX B300 delivers breakthrough performance on the most complex workloads from agentic systems and reasoning, to real time video generation for every data center.

The following table lists the GPU specifications.

The SR680a V4 has 8x 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays using a single 8-bay drive backplane, installed at the front of the server. The server supports NVMe drives, each with a PCIe 5.0 x4 host interface.

The server also supports one or two hot-swap M.2 drives, accessible from the front of the server.

In this section:

• Drive backplanes
• M.2 drives

Configuration rules:

• The drive backplane is required, however 0 drives can be configured

M.2 drives

The SR680a V4 supports one or two M.2 2280 form-factor NVMe drives for use as an operating system boot solution or as additional storage.  M.2 drives are installed in hot-swap drive carriers at the front of the server. The M.2 enclosure support in a front-mounted hot-swap M.2 drives with integrated RAID. 

The following figure shows the components of the hot-swap M.2 drive bays.

Figure 5. Hot-swap M.2 drive bays

The supported M.2 module is listed in the following table. For field upgrades see the M.2 field upgrades section below.

Supported drives are listed in the Internal drive options section.

The following tables list the drive options for internal storage of the server.

The server supports the external USB optical drive listed in the following table.

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.

The SR680a V4 offers 4x PCIe slots plus 1x OCP slot. All slots are standard and are all located at the front of the server.

OCP slot

• Slot 1: PCIe 5.0 x16, connected to CPU 1

PCIe slots:

• Slot 2: PCIe 5.0 x16 FHHL, connected to CPU 1
• Slot 3: PCIe 5.0 x16 FHHL, connected to CPU 2
• Slot 4: PCIe 5.0 x16 FHHL, connected to CPU 1
• Slot 5: PCIe 5.0 x16 FHHL, connected to CPU 2

In addition, the server offers 8x OSFP cages which are connected to the 8x ConnectX-8 switches integrated into the GPU system board. These OSFP cages and CX8 switches enable GPU Direct high-speed connectivity. Each OSFP cage enables 800Gb/s InfiniBand or Ethernet connectivity.

The locations of the slots and OSFP cages are shown in the following figure.

Figure 6. SR680a V4 slots

In this section:

• OCP network adapters
• PCIe network adapters

OCP network adapters

The SR680a V4 supports the OCP network adapters listed in the following table. OCP adapters are installed in Slot 1.

PCIe network adapters

The SR680a V4 supports the PCIe network adapters listed in the following table.

The SR680a V4 server has 21 system fans installed as standard. Airflow is front to back.

• 6x front hot-swap 60mm dual-rotor fans to cool the CPU shuttle (CPUs, memory, rear slots)
  • Fans are N+1 rotor redundant
  • Fans operate at a peak of 20.9K RPM
• 15x rear hot-swap 80mm dual-rotor fans to cool the GPUs, drive bays, and PCIe switches
  • Fans are N+1 rotor redundant
  • Fans operate at a peak of 19.5K RPM

Each of the eight power supplies also has an integrated dual-rotor fan.

The SR680a V4 supports eight redundant hot-swap power supplies. All are standard. The power supplies are N+1 redundant.

• Power supply ordering information
• Power supply LEDs
• Power cords (C19 connectors)

Power supply ordering information

Ordering information is listed in the following table.

The SR680a V4 contains an integrated service processor, XClarity Controller 3 (XCC3), which provides advanced control, monitoring, and alerting functions. The XCC3 is based on an OpenBMC design, using the AST2600 baseboard management controller (BMC) with a dual-core ARM Cortex A7 32-bit RISC service processor running at 1.2 GHz.

Topics in this section:

• System I/O Board (DC-SCM)
• Local management
• System status with XClarity Mobile
• Remote management
• XCC3 Premier
• Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager
• Lenovo XClarity One
• Lenovo XClarity Administrator
• Lenovo XClarity Integrators
• Lenovo XClarity Essentials
• Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager
• Lenovo Capacity Planner

Note: The NMI (non-maskable interrupt) button is no longer present on the board. Lenovo recommends using the NMI function that is part of the XCC user interfaces instead.

Figure 7. System I/O Board

The board also has the following components:

• XClarity Controller 3, implemented using the ASPEED AST2600 baseboard management controller (BMC).
• Root of Trust (RoT) module - implements Platform Firmware Resiliency (PFR) hardware Root of Trust (RoT) which enables the server to be NIST SP800-193 compliant. For more details about PFR, see the Security section.
• MicroSD card port to enable the use of a MicroSD card for additional storage for use with the XCC3 controller. XCC3 can use the storage as a Remote Disc on Card (RDOC) device (up to 4GB of storage). It can also be used to store firmware updates (including N-1 firmware history) for ease of deployment.

  Tip: Without a MicroSD card installed, the XCC controller will have 100MB of available RDOC storage.

Ordering information for the supported Micro SD cards are listed in the MicroSD for XCC local storage section.

Figure 8. Front operator panel with pull-out diagnostics panel

The integrated diagnostics panel allows quick access to system status, firmware, network, and health information. The LCD display on the panel and the function buttons give you access to the following information:

• Status Dashboard
• Active alerts
• System VPD: machine type & mode, serial number, UUID string
• System firmware levels: UEFI and XCC firmware
• XCC network information: hostname, MAC address, IP address, DNS addresses
• Environmental data: Ambient temperature, CPU temperature, AC input voltage, estimated power consumption
• Active XCC sessions
• System reset action

Information pull-out tab

The front of the server also houses an information pull-out tab (also known as the network access tag). A label on the tab shows the network information (MAC address and other data) to remotely access the service processor.

The steps to connect the mobile device are as follows:

1. 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)
2. Connect the mobile device via a USB cable to the server's USB port with the management symbol
3. In iOS or Android settings, enable Personal Hotspot or USB Tethering
4. Launch the Lenovo XClarity Mobile app

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

XCC3 Premier includes the following functions:

• System Guard - Monitor hardware inventory for unexpected component changes, and simply log the event or prevent booting
• Neighbor Group - Enables administrators to manage and synchronize configurations and firmware level across multiple servers
• Syslog alerting
• Lenovo SED security key management
• 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
• System utilization data and graphic view
• Single sign on with Lenovo XClarity Administrator
• Update firmware from a repository
• Enterprise Strict Security mode - Enforces CNSA 1.0 level security
• 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
• Redirecting serial console via SSH
• Component replacement log (Maintenance History log)
• Access restriction (IP address blocking)
• Displaying graphics for real-time and historical power usage data and temperature
• 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
• License for XClarity Energy Manager

Topics in this section:

• Security features
• Platform Firmware Resiliency - Lenovo ThinkShield
• Security standards

Security features

The SR680a V4 server offers the following electronic security features:

• Secure Boot function of the Intel Xeon processor
• Support for Platform Firmware Resiliency (PFR) hardware Root of Trust (RoT) - see the Platform Firmware Resiliency section
• Firmware signature processes compliant with FIPS and NIST requirements
• System Guard (part of XCC3 Premier) - Proactive monitoring of hardware inventory for unexpected component changes
• Administrator and power-on password
• Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) supporting TPM 2.0
• Self-encrypting drives (SEDs) with support for enterprise key managers - see the SED encryption key management section

The server is NIST SP 800-147B compliant.

Platform Firmware Resiliency - Lenovo ThinkShield

Lenovo's ThinkShield Security is a transparent and comprehensive approach to security that extends to all dimensions of our data center products: from development, to supply chain, and through the entire product lifecycle.

The ThinkSystem SR680a V4 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 SR680a V4 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).

Security standards

The SR680a V4 supports the following security standards and capabilities:

• Industry Standard Security Capabilities
  • Intel CPU Enablement
    • Intel Trust Domain Extensions (Intel TDX)
    • Intel Crypto Acceleration
    • Intel QuickAssist Software Acceleration
    • Intel Platform Firmware Resilience Support
    • Intel Control-Flow Enforcement Technology
    • Intel Total Memory Encryption - Multi Key
    • Intel Total Memory Encryption
    • Intel AES New Instructions (AES-NI)
    • Intel OS Guard
    • Execute Disable Bit (XD)
    • Intel Boot Guard
    • Mode-based Execute Control (MBEC)
    • Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
    • Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
  • 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
• Hardware Root of Trust and Security
  • Independent security subsystem providing platform-wide NIST SP800-193 compliant Platform Firmware Resilience (PFR)
  • Management domain RoT supplemented by the Secure Boot features of XCC
• Platform Security
  • Boot and run-time firmware integrity monitoring with rollback to known-good firmware (e.g., “self-healing”)
  • Non-volatile storage bus security monitoring and filtering
  • Resilient firmware implementation, such as to detect and defeat unauthorized flash writes or SMM (System Management Mode) memory incursions
  • Patented IPMI KCS channel privileged access authorization (USPTO Patent# 11,256,810)
  • Host and management domain authorization, including integration with CyberArk for enterprise password management
  • KMIP (Key Management Interoperability Protocol) compliant, including support for IBM SKLM and Thales KeySecure
  • Reduced “out of box” attack surface
  • Configurable network services
  • FIPS 140-3 (in progress) validated cryptography for XCC
  • CNSA Suite 1.0 Quantum-resistant cryptography for XCC
  • Lenovo System Guard

  For more information on platform security, see the paper “How to Harden the Security of your ThinkSystem Server and Management Applications” available from https://lenovopress.com/lp1260-how-to-harden-the-security-of-your-thinksystem-server.

• Standards Compliance and/or Support
  • NIST SP800-131A rev 2 “Transitioning the Use of Cryptographic Algorithms and Key Lengths”
  • NIST SP800-147B “BIOS Protection Guidelines for Servers”
  • NIST SP800-193 “Platform Firmware Resiliency Guidelines”
  • ISO/IEC 11889 “Trusted Platform Module Library”
  • Common Criteria TCG Protection Profile for “PC Client Specific TPM 2.0”
  • European Union Commission Regulation 2019/424 (“ErP Lot 9”) “Ecodesign Requirements for Servers and Data Storage Products” Secure Data Deletion
  • Optional FIPS 140-2 validated Self-Encrypting Disks (SEDs) with external KMIP-based key management
• Product and Supply Chain Security
  • Suppliers validated through Lenovo’s Trusted Supplier Program
  • Developed in accordance with Lenovo’s Secure Development Lifecycle (LSDL)
  • Continuous firmware security validation through automated testing, including static code analysis, dynamic network and web vulnerability testing, software composition analysis, and subsystem-specific testing, such as UEFI security configuration validation
  • Ongoing security reviews by US-based security experts, with attestation letters available from our third-party security partners
  • Digitally signed firmware, stored and built on US-based infrastructure and signed on US-based Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)
  • Manufacturing transparency via Intel Transparent Supply Chain (for details, see https://lenovopress.com/lp1434-introduction-to-intel-transparent-supply-chain-on-lenovo-thinksystem-servers)
  • TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliant manufacturing, by default in Mexico for North American markets with additional US and EU manufacturing options
  • US 2019 NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act) Section 889 compliant

The SR680a V4 installs in a standard 19-inch rack cabinet using a static L-shaped rail kit as listed in the following table.

The figure below shows the components of the rail kit.

Figure 9. ThinkSystem Toolless Fixed Rail Kit

Configuration rules:

• A maximum of 5x SR680a V4 servers can be installed in a single rack cabinet (42U or 48U)
• The rail kit is included in CTO orders by default, but can be removed if desired
• A cable management arm (CMA) is not supported

The following table summarizes the rail kit features and specifications.

Considering the weight of the trays in the server, an onsite material lift is required to allow service by a single person. If you do not already have a material lift available, Lenovo offers the Genie Lift GL-8 material lift as configurable option to the rack cabinets. Ordering information is listed in the following table.

Note: If neither the Genie Lift GL-8 nor the ServerLift SL-350x is available onsite when onsite service is required, the customer will be responsible for getting the system to a suitable work surface (with access to power) prior to service technician arrival and returning the system to the rack when service is complete prior to service technician departure.

The SR680a V4 supports the following operating systems:

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.6
• Ubuntu 24.04 LTS 64-bit

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.lenovo.com/osig#servers=sr680a-v4-7dmk-7dpa

The SR680a V4 has the following overall physical dimensions, excluding components that extend outside the standard chassis, such as EIA flanges, front security bezel (if any), and power supply handles:

• Width: 447 mm (17.6 inches)
• Height: 351 mm (13.8 inches)
• Depth: 924 mm (36.3 inches)

The following table lists the detailed dimensions. See the figure below for the definition of each dimension.

Figure 10. Enclosure dimensions

The server has the following weight:

• Maximum: 116 kg (256 lbs)

Electrical specifications for AC input power supplies:

• Input voltage:
  • 200 to 240 (nominal) Vac, 50 Hz or 60 Hz
  • 180 to 300 Vdc (China only)
• Inlet current: See the following table.

The SR680a V4 server complies with ASHRAE Class A2 specifications. System performance may be impacted when operating temperature is outside ASHRAE A2 specification.

Topics in this section:

• Temperature and humidity
• Particulate contamination

• 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% 

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/

The SR680a V4 has a warranty based on the machine type of the system:

• 7DMK - 3 year warranty

For more information, consult the brochure Lenovo Operational Support Services for Data Centers 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.

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 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 XaaS is your set of flexible IT services that makes everything easier. Streamline IT procurement, simplify infrastructure and device management, and pay only for what you use – so your business is free to grow and go anywhere.

Lenovo TruScale is  the unified solution that gives you simplified access to:

• The industry’s broadest portfolio – from pocket to cloud – all delivered as a service
• A single-contract framework for full visibility and accountability
• The global scale to rapidly and securely build teams from anywhere
• Flexible fixed and metered pay-as-you-go models with minimal upfront cost
• The growth-driving combination of hardware, software, infrastructure, and solutions – all from one single provider with one point of accountability.

For information about Lenovo TruScale offerings that are available in your region, contact your local Lenovo sales representative or business partner.

The SR680a V4 conforms to the following standards:

• UL Green Guard, UL2819
• Japanese Energy-Saving Act
• EU2019/424 Energy Related Product (ErP Lot9)

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

The following table lists the supported KVM consoles.

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

Why wait to obtain the technology you need now? No payments for 90 days and predictable, low monthly payments make it easy to budget for your Lenovo solution.

• Flexible

  Our in-depth knowledge of the products, services and various market segments allows us to offer greater flexibility in structures, documentation and end of lease options.

• 100% Solution Financing

  Financing your entire solution including hardware, software, and services, ensures more predictability in your project planning with fixed, manageable payments and low monthly payments.

• Device as a Service (DaaS)

  Leverage latest technology to advance your business. Customized solutions aligned to your needs. Flexibility to add equipment to support growth. Protect your technology with Lenovo's Premier Support service.

• 24/7 Asset management

  Manage your financed solutions with electronic access to your lease documents, payment histories, invoices and asset information.

• Fair Market Value (FMV) and $1 Purchase Option Leases

  Maximize your purchasing power with our lowest cost option. An FMV lease offers lower monthly payments than loans or lease-to-own financing. Think of an FMV lease as a rental. You have the flexibility at the end of the lease term to return the equipment, continue leasing it, or purchase it for the fair market value. In a $1 Out Purchase Option lease, you own the equipment. It is a good option when you are confident you will use the equipment for an extended period beyond the finance term. Both lease types have merits depending on your needs. We can help you determine which option will best meet your technological and budgetary goals.

Ask your Lenovo Financial Services representative about this promotion and how to submit a credit application. For the majority of credit applicants, we have enough information to deliver an instant decision and send a notification within minutes.

The following sales training courses are offered for employees and partners (login required). Courses are listed in date order.

1. Lenovo Data Center Technical Certification Exam Study Guide
   2025-08-19 | 10 minutes | Employees and Partners
   Details
   Lenovo Data Center Technical Certification Exam Study Guide
   
   

   This guide includes information to help candidates prepare and register for the Data Center Technical practice and certification exams.
   
   Tags: DataCenter Products

   Published: 2025-08-19
   Length: 10 minutes
   

   Start the training:
   Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
   Partner link: Lenovo 360 Learning Center
   

   Course code: LENU-322C-SG
2. Lenovo Data Center Sales Certification Exam Study Guide
   2025-08-19 | 10 minutes | Employees and Partners
   Details
   Lenovo Data Center Sales Certification Exam Study Guide
   
   

   This guide includes information to help candidates prepare and register for the Data Center Sales practice and certification exams.
   
   Tags: DataCenter Products

   Published: 2025-08-19
   Length: 10 minutes
   

   Start the training:
   Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
   Partner link: Lenovo 360 Learning Center
   

   Course code: LENU-122C-SG
3. Think AI Weekly: ISG & SSG Better Together: Uniting AI Solutions & Services for Smarter Outcomes
   2025-08-01 | 55 minutes | Employees Only
   Details
   Think AI Weekly: ISG & SSG Better Together: Uniting AI Solutions & Services for Smarter Outcomes
   
   

   View this session to hear from our speakers Allen Holmes, AI Technologist, ISG and Balaji Subramaniam, AI Regional Leader-Americas, SSG.
   
   Topics include:
   
   • An overview of ISG & SSG AI CoE Offerings with Customer Case Studies
   • The Enterprise AI Deal Engagement Flow with ISG and SSG
   • How sellers can leverage this partnership to differentiate with Enterprise clients.
   • NEW COURSE: From Inception to Execution: Evolution of an AI Deal
   
   Tags: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Sales, Services, Technology Solutions, TruScale Infrastructure as a Service

   Published: 2025-08-01
   Length: 55 minutes
   

   Start the training:
   Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
   

   Course code: DTAIW145
4. Guide d'étude pour l'examen de certification des ventes techniques de Lenovo Data Center
   2025-07-30 | 10 minutes | Employees and Partners
   Details
   Guide d'étude pour l'examen de certification des ventes techniques de Lenovo Data Center
   
   

   Ce guide contient des informations pour aider les candidats à se préparer et à s'inscrire aux examens pratiques et de certification Data Center Technical.
   
   Tags: DataCenter Products, Server, ThinkEdge

   Published: 2025-07-30
   Length: 10 minutes
   

   Start the training:
   Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
   Partner link: Lenovo 360 Learning Center
   

   Course code: LENU-322C-SG-FR
5. VTT-HPC: Explaining HPC Benchmarking: Processes, Standards and Best Practices
   2025-07-30 | 87 minutes | Employees Only
   Details
   VTT-HPC: Explaining HPC Benchmarking: Processes, Standards and Best Practices
   
   

   Please join us as Eric Michel, HPC & AI Performance Team Coordinator and Kevin Dean, Sr Manager, HPC Performance, Projection & Operations speak with us about HPC Benchmarking.
   
   Topics will include:
   
   • Why sellers need to request benchmarks
   • How to request benchmarks
   • How the team performs a benchmark
   • The performance database
   • Demonstration of the tool
   
   Tags: Advanced Data Center, High Performance Computing (HPC), Technical Sales

   Published: 2025-07-30
   Length: 87 minutes
   

   Start the training:
   Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
   

   Course code: DVHPC224
6. Family Portfolio: Server Component Options
   2025-07-21 | 20 minutes | Employees and Partners
   Details
   Family Portfolio: Server Component Options
   
   

   This course covers opportunities that are available to upsell server components. By upselling the correct components, you can increase the size and revenue of the original sale.
   After completing this course, you should be able to:
   • Identify the opportunities for an upsell
   • Recognize when specific products should be discussed
   • Emphasize how a product benefits the customer
   • Identify keywords that indicate upsell opportunities
   
   Tags: Server, Storage

   Published: 2025-07-21
   Length: 20 minutes
   

   Start the training:
   Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
   Partner link: Lenovo 360 Learning Center
   

   Course code: SXXW1109r2
7. Family Portfolio: ThinkSystem Rack and Tower Servers Powered by Intel
   2025-06-23 | 25 minutes | Employees and Partners
   Details
   Family Portfolio: ThinkSystem Rack and Tower Servers Powered by Intel
   
   

   This course is designed to give Lenovo sales and partner representatives a foundation of the ThinkSystem Intel Rack and Tower server family.
   
   After completing this course, you will be able to:
   • Identify products within this ThinkSystem server family
   • Describe features of this family
   • Recognize when a specific product should be selected
   
   Tags: Server, ThinkSystem

   Published: 2025-06-23
   Length: 25 minutes
   

   Start the training:
   Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
   Partner link: Lenovo 360 Learning Center
   

   Course code: SXXW1204r14
8. Q1 Solutions Launch AI Servers Solutions and Services
   2025-06-16 | 7 minutes | Employees Only
   Details
   Q1 Solutions Launch AI Servers Solutions and Services
   
   

   This FY26Q1 Launch Quick Hit covers a number of announcements related to AI, from new and upgraded servers to services and solutions. The Lenovo ThinkSystem SR680a V3 is now available with eight NVIDIA B200 GPUs, while the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR680a V4 supports eight NVIDIA B300 GPUs. These air-cooled AI powerhouses are ideal for large AI environments that have not yet embraced liquid cooling.
   
   New Lenovo Hybrid AI Advantage services are being offered, and new solutions have been certified, including the Lenovo Hybrid AI Platform validated with IBM watsonx and Cisco, a proven architecture that integrates seamlessly with enterprise AI platforms to accelerate innovation.
   
   Tags: Artificial Intelligence (AI), NVIDIA, Server, Storage, ThinkSystem

   Published: 2025-06-16
   Length: 7 minutes
   

   Start the training:
   Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
   

   Course code: SXXW2547a
9. ThinkSystem Rack and Tower Introduction for ISO Client Managers
   2025-06-16 | 20 minutes | Employees Only
   Details
   ThinkSystem Rack and Tower Introduction for ISO Client Managers
   
   

   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.
   
   Tags: Server, ThinkSystem

   Published: 2025-06-16
   Length: 20 minutes
   

   Start the training:
   Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
   

   Course code: DSRTO101r2_JP
10. Lenovo Data Center Product Portfolio
    2025-06-11 | 20 minutes | Employees and Partners
    Details
    Lenovo Data Center Product Portfolio
    
    

    This 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.
    
    Course objectives:
    1.Identify product types within each data center family
    2.Describe the features of the product family or category
    3.Recognize when a specific product should be selected
    
    Tags: Advanced DataCenter, DataCenter Products, Server, ThinkAgile, ThinkEdge, ThinkSystem

    Published: 2025-06-11
    Length: 20 minutes
    

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    Partner link: Lenovo 360 Learning Center
    

    Course code: SXXW1110r8
11. VTT HPC: AI and the Impact on the Environment
    2025-06-11 | 58 minutes | Employees Only
    Details
    VTT HPC: AI and the Impact on the Environment
    
    

    Please join us as Matthew Ziegler, Director of Lenovo Neptune and Sustainability speaks with us about AI and the Impact on the Environment.
    
    Topics will include:
    
    - Why is ESG essential for your customer?
    - How to find and read an eco declaration
    - What is a product carbon footprint?
    - Demo of the Lenovo Capacity Planner
    
    Tags: Advanced DataCenter, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Environmental Social Governance (ESG), High-Performance Computing (HPC), Server

    Published: 2025-06-11
    Length: 58 minutes
    

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    

    Course code: DVHPC223
12. Partner Technical Webinar - RTX Pro 6000
    2025-05-22 | 60 minutes | Employees and Partners
    Details
    Partner Technical Webinar - RTX Pro 6000
    
    

    In this 60-minute replay, Allen Bourgoyne, Product Marketing for NVIDIA, presented the newly announced RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPU.
    
    Tags: Artificial Intelligence (AI)

    Published: 2025-05-22
    Length: 60 minutes
    

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    Partner link: Lenovo 360 Learning Center
    

    Course code: MAY1525
13. Partner Technical Webinar - DCSC Improvements - MAY0225
    2025-05-05 | 60 minutes | Employees and Partners
    Details
    Partner Technical Webinar - DCSC Improvements - MAY0225
    
    

    In this 60-minute replay, new improvements to DCSC were reviewed. Joe Allen, Lenovo NA LETS, presented the new PCI wizard and discussed RAID adapters. Ryan Tuttle, Lenovo NA LETS presented Spreadsheet import, Autocorrect and Expanded selections on by default. Joe Murphy, Lenovo NA LETS closed out with review of Error Message improvements and location of ThinkAgile MX and VX in the DCSC menus.
    
    Tags: Technical Sales

    Published: 2025-05-05
    Length: 60 minutes
    

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    Partner link: Lenovo 360 Learning Center
    

    Course code: MAY0225
14. Family Portfolio: Storage Controller Options
    2025-03-03 | 25 minutes | Employees and Partners
    Details
    Family Portfolio: Storage Controller Options
    
    

    This 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.
    
    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
    
    Tags: Sales, Storage

    Published: 2025-03-03
    Length: 25 minutes
    

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    Partner link: Lenovo 360 Learning Center
    

    Course code: SXXW1111r2
15. ThinkSystem Rack and Tower Introduction for ISO Client Managers
    2024-12-10 | 20 minutes | Employees Only
    Details
    ThinkSystem Rack and Tower Introduction for ISO Client Managers
    
    

    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.
    
    Tags: Server, ThinkSystem

    Published: 2024-12-10
    Length: 20 minutes
    

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    

    Course code: DSRTO101r2
16. Partner Technical Webinar - Server Update with Mark Bica
    2024-11-26 | 60 minutes | Employees and Partners
    Details
    Partner Technical Webinar - Server Update with Mark Bica
    
    

    In this 60-minute replay, Mark Bica, Lenovo Product Manager gave an update on the server portfolio. Mark presented on the new V4 Intel servers with Xeon 6 CPUs. He reviewed where the new AMD 5th Gen EPYC CPUs will be used in our servers. He followed with a review of the GPU dense servers including SR680, SR680a, SR575 and SR780a. Mark concluded with a review of the SC777 and SC750 that were introduced at TechWorld.
    
    Tags: Server

    Published: 2024-11-26
    Length: 60 minutes
    

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    Partner link: Lenovo 360 Learning Center
    

    Course code: 112224
17. Partner Technical Webinar - LenovoPress updates and LPH Demo
    2024-11-13 | 60 minutes | Employees and Partners
    Details
    Partner Technical Webinar - LenovoPress updates and LPH Demo
    
    

    In 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.
    
    Tags: Technical Sales

    Published: 2024-11-13
    Length: 60 minutes
    

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    Partner link: Lenovo 360 Learning Center
    

    Course code: 110824
18. Virtual Facilitated Session - ThinkSystem Rack and Tower Primer for ISO Client Managers
    2024-10-31 | 90 minutes | Employees Only
    Details
    Virtual Facilitated Session - ThinkSystem Rack and Tower Primer for ISO Client Managers
    
    

    In this Virtual Instructor-Led Training 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.
    
    IMPORTANT! Module 1 (eLearning) must be completed to be eligible to participate in this session. Please note that places are subject to availability. If you are selected, you will receive the invite to this session via email.
    
    Tags: Sales, Server, ThinkSystem

    Published: 2024-10-31
    Length: 90 minutes
    

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    

    Course code: DSRTO102
19. Partner Technical Webinar - OneIQ
    2024-07-15 | 60 minutes | Employees and Partners
    Details
    Partner Technical Webinar - OneIQ
    
    

    In 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.
    
    Tags: Technical Sales

    Published: 2024-07-15
    Length: 60 minutes
    

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    Partner link: Lenovo 360 Learning Center
    

    Course code: 071224
20. SAP Webinar for Lenovo Sellers: Lenovo Portfolio Update for SAP Landscapes
    2024-06-04 | 60 minutes | Employees Only
    Details
    SAP Webinar for Lenovo Sellers: Lenovo Portfolio Update for SAP Landscapes
    
    

    Join Mark Kelly, Advisory IT Architect with the Lenovo Global SAP Center of Competence as he discusses:
    •Challenges in the SAP environment
    •Lenovo On-premise Solutions for SAP
    •Lenovo support resources for SAP solutions
    
    Tags: SAP, ThinkAgile, ThinkEdge, ThinkSystem

    Published: 2024-06-04
    Length: 60 minutes
    

    Start the training:
    Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
    

    Course code: DSAPF101

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For more information, see these resources:

• ThinkSystem SR680a V4 product page:
  https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/servers-storage/servers/racks/lenovo-thinksystem-sr680a-v4/len21ts0046
• ThinkSystem SR680a V4 datasheet
  https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/datasheet/ds0198-lenovo-thinksystem-sr680a-v4

• User Guides for options:
  https://serveroption.lenovo.com
• ServerProven hardware compatibility:
  http://serverproven.lenovo.com