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Features

Performance, ease of use, reliability, and expansion capabilities were key considerations in the design of your solution. These design features make it possible for you to customize the system hardware to meet your needs today and provide flexible expansion capabilities for the future.

Your solution implements the following features and technologies:

  • Features on Demand

    If a Features on Demand feature is integrated in the solution or in an optional device that is installed in the solution, you can purchase an activation key to activate the feature. For information about Features on Demand, see:

    Lenovo Features on Demand website

  • Lenovo XClarity Controller (XCC)

    The Lenovo XClarity Controller is the common management controller for Lenovo ThinkSystem server hardware. The Lenovo XClarity Controller consolidates multiple management functions in a single chip on the server system board. Some of the features that are unique to the Lenovo XClarity Controller are enhanced performance, higher-resolution remote video, and expanded security options.

    The server supports Lenovo XClarity Controller 3 (XCC3). For additional information about Lenovo XClarity Controller 3 (XCC3), refer to Lenovo XClarity Controller portal page.

  • UEFI-compliant server firmware

    Lenovo ThinkSystem firmware is Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) compliant. UEFI replaces BIOS and defines a standard interface between the operating system, platform firmware, and external devices.

    Lenovo ThinkSystem solutions are capable of booting UEFI-compliant operating systems and UEFI-compliant adapters.

    Note
    The solution does not support Disk Operating System (DOS).

  • Active Memory

    The Active Memory feature improves the reliability of memory through memory mirroring. Memory mirroring mode replicates and stores data on two pairs of DIMMs within two channels simultaneously. If a failure occurs, the memory controller switches from the primary pair of memory DIMMs to the backup pair of DIMMs.

  • Large system-memory capacity

    The solution supports synchronous dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM) registered dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) with error correcting code (ECC). For more information about the specific types and maximum amount of memory, see Technical specifications.

  • Integrated network support

    • One Gigabit Ethernet port with RJ45 connector (Dedicated XCC management connector)

    • One Gigabit Ethernet port with RJ45 connector, shared between operating system and Lenovo XClarity Controller.

    • Two 25Gb SFP 28 ports. One port is shared between operating system and Lenovo XClarity Controller.

      Note

      Lenovo XClarity Controller connection is mutually exclusive between RJ45 Ethernet connector and 25Gb SFP28 Port 1.

  • Large data-storage capacity

    Each node supports the following drives:

    • Up to four E3.S 1T NVMe SSD at the front of the server (location shared with PCIe adapters)

    • Up to two E3.S 2T NVMe SSD at the front of the server (location shared with PCIe adapters)

    • Up to two E3.S 1T NVMe SSD on top of processor cold plate on the water loop.

  • Lightpath Diagnostics

    Lightpath Diagnostics provides LEDs to help you diagnose problems. For more information about the Lightpath Diagnostics, see Troubleshooting by system LEDs and diagnostics display.

  • Mobile access to Lenovo Service Information website

    The solution provides a QR code on the system service label, which is on the inside of the tray cover, that you can scan using a QR code reader and scanner with a mobile device to get quick access to the Lenovo Service Information website. The Lenovo Service Information website provides additional information for parts installation, replacement videos, and error codes for solution support.

  • Active Energy Manager

    Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager is a power and temperature management solution for data centers. You can monitor and manage the power consumption and temperature of Converged, NeXtScale, System x, and ThinkServer solutions, and improve energy efficiency using Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager.

  • Optional power capabilities

    Depending on the system configurations, the solution requires up to four 15000W DWC Power Conversion Stations (PCS) installed in the enclosure.
    Note
    Do not mix Power Conversion Stations in the same unit of solution.

  • ThinkSystem RAID support

    The solution supports:

    • Intel VROC standard

    • Intel VROC Premium

    • Intel VROC Boot