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Specifications

The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of the server. Depending on the model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply.

Table 1. Server Specifications
SpecificationDescription

Size

1U rack
  • Height: 43 mm (1.7 inches)

  • Width: 435 mm (17.1 inches)

    • With rack handles: 482 mm (18.98 inches)

    • Without rack handles: 435 mm (17.1 inches)

  • Depth: 545 mm (21.5 inches)

    Note
    The depth is measured from the front mounting flange of the rack to the rear of the server.

Weight

Maximum: 12.3 kg (27.1 lbs)

Processor (depending on the model)

One Intel® multi-core processor from Core™, Pentium®, Celeron® or Xeon® E processor family
Note
  1. Use the Setup utility to determine the type and speed of the processors in the node.
  2. For a list of supported processors, see Lenovo ServerProven website.
  3. If the 95 W processor is used, the server only supports the eight 2.5-inch hot- swap drive backplane.

  4. Intel processors E-22XX, Core i3–9XXX, Pentium Gold G5XXX/G5XXXT, Celeron G49XX and i9–9900K family requires a firmware update to UEFI ISE114H Ver. 2.00 or later.

Memory

See Memory module installation rules and order for detailed information about memory configuration and setup.

  • Slots: 4 DIMM slots

  • Minimum: 8 GB (1 x 8GB DIMM)

  • Maximum: 128 GB (4 x 32 GB DIMM)

    Note
    32GB DIMM is supported by Intel® Xeon® E processor family with UEFI ISE114H Ver. 2.00 or later.
  • Type:
    • PC4-21300, 2666 MT/s, error correcting code (ECC), double-data-rate 4 (DDR4) unbuffered DIMM (UDIMM)

Drive bays (depending on the model)

  • 2.5-inch models:

    • Supports up to four simple-swap SAS/SATA drive bays.

    • Supports up to eight hot-swap SAS/SATA drive bays.

    • Supports up to ten hot-swap SAS/SATA drive bays with two NVMe drive bays.

  • 3.5-inch models:

    • Supports up to four simple-swap SAS/SATA drive bays.

    • Supports up to four hot-swap SAS/SATA drive bays.

Note
  1. When the eighth SATA drive is installed, the M.2 drive is disabled.

  2. When all eight storage drives have been installed, and the system has been set to software RAID mode in the UEFI settings, regardless if the disks are configured as an array or as separate disks, drives 6 and 7 cannot be used to install the Windows operating system.

  3. If the M.2 drive has been installed, and the system has been set to software RAID mode in the UEFI settings, regardless if the disks are configured as an array or as separate disks, the M.2 drive cannot be used to install the Windows operating system.

M.2 drive

Supports 2 different physical sizes of M.2 drives:
  • 42 mm (2242)

  • 80 mm (2280)

Note
  1. When the eighth SATA drive is installed, the M.2 drive is disabled.

  2. If the M.2 drive has been installed, and the system has been set to software RAID mode in the UEFI settings, regardless if the disks are configured as an array or as separate disks, the M.2 drive cannot be used to install the Windows operating system.

PCIe riser cards and expansion slots

Up to two expansion slots (depending on the server configuration):
  • Slot 1-2: PCI Express 3.0 for PCIe -card with the following slots available depending on the card installed:
    1. x16 PCIe (full-height, half-length) kit provides:
      • Slot 1: Not available

      • Slot 2: PCI Express 3.0 x16

    2. x8/x8 butterfly card:
      • Slot 1: PCI Express 3.0 x8 (x8, x4, x1), low profile

      • Slot 2: PCI Express 3.0 x8 (x8, x4, x1), full-height, half-length

  • Slot 3 (on-board): PCI Express 3.0 x8 (x4, x1), low-profile

Note
  1. PCIe slot 1 and slot 2 do not support ARI and SR-IOV.

  2. PCIe slot 3 supports ARI and SR-IOV.

  3. QLogic QL41262 PCIe 25Gb 2-Port SFP28 Ethernet Adapter does not support shared storage V3700 V2/XP and V5030 V2 configurations.

Integrated functions

  • Lenovo XClarity Controller, which provides service processor control and monitoring functions, video controller, and remote keyboard, video, mouse, and remote drive capabilities.

  • Light-path diagnostics

  • Front standard connectors (front of server):

    • One USB 2.0 connector

    • One USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector

    • One front operator panel

    • One VGA connector (optional)

  • Rear standard connectors (rear of server):

    • Two USB 3.1 Gen 2 connectors

    • Two Ethernet connectors

    • One Lenovo XClarity Controller network connector

    • One VGA connector

    • One serial connector

RAID controllers (depending on the model)

Hardware RAID: Additional RAID levels supported when an optional RAID controller is installed. The hardware RAID controller supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, and 10.

Software RAID: A software RAID controller is integrated on the system board. The software RAID controller supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, and 10.

Video controller (integrated into Lenovo XClarity Controller)

Matrox G200
  • ASPEED
  • SVGA compatible video controller
  • Avocent Digital Video Compression
  • 16 MB of video memory (not expandable)
Note
Maximum video resolution is 1600 x 1200 at 75 Hz.

Fans

Four internal system fans (40mm x 28mm)

Power supplies

One fixed power supply: 300-watt ac 80 PLUS Gold

Supports up to two power supplies for redundancy support: 450-watt ac 80 PLUS Platinum

Operating System

Supported and certified operating systems:
  • Microsoft Windows Server

  • VMware ESXi

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux

  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server

References:

Acoustical noise emissions (base configuration)

  • Operation:
    • Minimum: 5.3 bels

    • Typical: 5.4 bels

    • Maximum: 5.7 bels

  • Idle
    • Minimum: 4.9 bels

    • Typical: 5.0 bels

    • Maximum: 5.4 bels

Note
  1. These sound power levels are measured in controlled acoustical environments according to procedures specified by ISO 7779 and are reported in accordance with ISO 9296.

  2. The declared acoustic noise levels are based on specified configurations, which may change slightly depending on configurations/conditions.

  3. The options supported in this server vary in function, power consumption, and required cooling. Any increase in cooling required by these options will increase the fan speed and generated sound level. The actual sound pressure levels measured 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 of other equipment; the room ambient temperature and barometric pressure; and the location of employees in relation to the equipment.

Heat output

Approximate heat output:
  • Minimum configuration: 287.46 BTU per hour (84.25 watts)
  • Maximum configuration : 783.02 BTU per hour (229.49 watts)

Electrical input

Sine-wave input (50–60 Hz) required

  • 300-Watt power supply:

    100-127 V ac /200-240 V ac, 4/2A

  • 450-Watt power supply:

    100-127 V ac /200-240 V ac, 5.8/2.9A

Environment

The ThinkSystem SR250 complies with ASHRAE class A2 specifications. System performance may be impacted when operating temperature is outside ASHRAE A2 specification or fan failed condition.
The ThinkSystem SR250 is supported in the following environment:
  • Air temperature:
    • Server on:
      • (ASHRAE Class A2): 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F); decrease the maximum ambient temperature by 1°C for every 300 m (984 ft) increase in altitude above 900 m (2,953 ft).

    • Sever off: 5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F)

    • Shipping/storage: -40 - 60°C (-40 - 140°F)

  • Maximum altitude: 3050 m (10 000 ft)

  • Relative Humidity (non-condensing):
    • Operating:

      • ASHRAE Class A2: 8% - 80%, maximum dew point : 21°C (70°F)
    • Shipment/storage: 8% to 90%

  • Particulate contamination
    Attention
    Airborne particulates and reactive gases acting alone or in combination with other environmental factors such as humidity or temperature might pose a risk to the server. For information about the limits for particulates and gases, see Particulate contamination.