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Technical specifications

Summary of the technical specifications of the server. Depending on the model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply.

Processor​

Processor

Supports multi-core Intel Xeon® processors, with integrated memory controller and Intel Mesh UPI (Ultra Path Interconnect) topology.

  • Up to two 4th (Sapphire Rapids, SPR) or 5th Gen (Emerald Rapids, EMR) Intel Xeon scalable processors with the new LGA 4677 socket

  • Up to 60 cores per socket for SPR processors and 64 cores per socket for EMR processors

  • Up to 4 UPI links at up to 16 GT/s for SPR processors and 20 GT/s for EMR processors

  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): up to 350 watts for SPR and 385 watts for EMR processors

Note
EMR processors with U suffix only support one-processor configurations. The maximum quantity supported is one.

For a list of supported processors, see: Lenovo ServerProven website.

Memory​

Memory

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

  • Slots: 32 dual inline memory module (DIMM) connectors that support up to 32 TruDDR5 DIMMs

  • Memory module types for SPR processors:

    • TruDDR5 4800 MHz x8 RDIMM: 16 GB (1Rx8), 32 GB (2Rx8), 48 GB (2Rx8)

    • TruDDR5 4800 MHz 10x4 RDIMM: 32 GB (1Rx4), 64 GB (2Rx4), 96 GB (2Rx4)

    • TruDDR5 4800 MHz 9x4 RDIMM: 32 GB (1Rx4), 64 GB (2Rx4)

    • TruDDR5 4800 MHz 3DS RDIMM: 128 GB (4Rx4), 256 GB (8Rx4)

    • TruDDR5 5600 MHz 10x4 RDIMM: 128 GB (2Rx4)

  • Memory module types for EMR processors:

    • TruDDR5 5600 MHz x8 RDIMM: 16 GB (1Rx8), 24 GB (1Rx8), 32 GB (2Rx8), 48 GB (2Rx8)

    • TruDDR5 5600 MHz 10x4 RDIMM: 32 GB (1Rx4), 48 GB (1Rx4), 64 GB (2Rx4), 96 GB (2Rx4), 128 GB (2Rx4)

    • TruDDR5 5600 MHz 3DS RDIMM: 128 GB (4Rx4), 256 GB (8Rx4)

    • TruDDR5 5600 MHz Performance + RDIMM: 32 GB (2Rx8), 64 GB (2Rx4 10x4)

  • Speed: Operating speed depends on processor model and UEFI settings.
    • 4800/5600 MHz RDIMMs for SPR:

      • 1 DPC: 4800 MT/s

      • 2 DPC: 4400 MT/s

    • 5600 MHz RDIMMs for EMR:

      • 1 DPC: 5600 MT/s

      • 2 DPC:

        • 4800 MT/s for Performance + RDIMMs

        • 4400 MT/s

  • Minimum memory: 16 GB

  • Maximum memory: 8 TB (32 x 256 GB 3DS RDIMMs)

For a list of supported memory options, see Lenovo ServerProven website.

For technical rules for memory modules, see Memory module installation rules and order.

Internal drives​

Internal drives
Front:

  • Up to four 3.5-inch hot-swap SAS/SATA drives

  • Up to four 3.5-inch hot-swap AnyBay (SAS/SATA/NVMe) drives

  • Up to four 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS/SATA drives

  • Up to four 2.5-inch hot-swap NVMe drives

  • Up to eight 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS/SATA drives

  • Up to six 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS/SATA and four 2.5-inch hot-swap AnyBay (SAS/SATA/NVMe) drives

  • Up to six 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS/SATA and two 2.5-inch hot-swap AnyBay (SAS/SATA/NVMe) and two 2.5-inch hot-swap NVMe drives

  • Up to ten 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS/SATA drives

  • Up to eight 2.5-inch hot-swap NVMe drives

  • Up to ten 2.5-inch hot-swap NVMe drives

  • Up to ten 2.5-inch hot-swap AnyBay (SAS/SATA/NVMe) drives

  • Up to 16 hot-swap EDSFF drives

Inside:

  • Up to two internal SATA or NVMe M.2 drives

Rear:

  • Up to two 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS/SATA or NVMe drives

  • Up to two 7mm hot-swap SATA or NVMe drives

Note

  • M.2 and 7mm drives are not supported at the same time.

  • If 256 GB DIMM is used, rear 2.5-inch drives are not supported.

Expansion slots​

Expansion slots

Depending on the model, your server supports up to three PCIe slots in the rear and up to two PCIe slots in the front.

  • PCIe x16, low-profile

  • PCIe x16/x16, low-profile + low-profile

  • PCIe x16/x16, low profile + full-height

  • PCIe x16, full-height

Graphics processing unit (GPU)​

Graphics processing unit (GPU)
Your server supports the following GPUs:
  • Half-length, single-wide:

    • NVIDIA® A2

    • NVIDIA® L4

Note

  • For GPU supporting rules, see Thermal rules.

  • To prevent potential thermal issues, change the Misc setting in the BIOS from Option3 (default value) to Option1 if the following two conditions are met:

    • The server is equipped with a GPU adapter.

    • The UEFI firmware version is ESE122T or later.

    For the method of changing the Misc setting, see https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/TT1832.

Integrated functions and I/O connectors​

Integrated functions and I/O connectors
  • Lenovo XClarity Controller (XCC), which provides service processor control and monitoring functions, video controller, and remote keyboard, video, mouse, and remote drive capabilities.
  • One XCC system management port on the rear to connect to a systems-management network. This RJ-45 connector is dedicated to the Lenovo XClarity Controller functions and runs at 1 GB speed.

  • A group of two or four Ethernet connectors on OCP module

  • Up to four USB 3.2 Gen1 (5 Gbps) ports:

    • Three on the rear of the server

    • (Optional) One on the front of the server1

  • One internal USB 3.2 Gen1 (5 Gbps) port

  • (Optional) One USB 2.0 port on the front of the server1

  • (Optional) External diagnostics handset connector on the front of the server1

  • Up to two VGA connectors

    • One on the rear of the server

    • (Optional) One on the front of the server1

  • (Optional) One serial port connector on the rear of the server2

Note

  1. Available when the front I/O module is installed in the server.

  2. Available when the serial port cable is installed in the server.

Network​

Network

  • OCP module

Note
The OCP module is an optional part. It is default to be installed in the rear and optional in the front of the server.

Rear button​

Rear button

  • NMI button

RAID adapter​

RAID adapter

  • Onboard SATA ports with software RAID support (Intel VROC SATA RAID, supporting RAID levels 0, 1, 5, and 10) and JBOD

  • Onboard NVMe ports with software RAID support (Intel VROC NVMe RAID) and JBOD

    • Intel VROC standard: requires an activation key and supports RAID levels 0, 1, and 10

    • Intel VROC Premium: requires an activation key and supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, and 10

    • Intel VROC Boot: requires an activation key and supports RAID level 1 only

  • Hardware RAID levels 0, 1, 10 and JBOD:

    • ThinkSystem RAID 540-8i PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter

    • ThinkSystem RAID 540-16i PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter

  • Hardware RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10 and JBOD:

    • ThinkSystem RAID 5350-8i PCIe 12Gb Adapter

    • ThinkSystem RAID 5350-8i PCIe 12Gb Internal Adapter

    • ThinkSystem RAID 5450-16i PCIe Gen4 24Gb Adapter

  • Hardware RAID levels 0, 1, 10, 5, 50, 6, 60 and JBOD:

    • ThinkSystem RAID 9350-8i 2GB Flash PCIe 12Gb Adapter

    • ThinkSystem RAID 9350-8i 2GB Flash PCIe 12Gb Internal Adapter

    • ThinkSystem RAID 9350-16i 4GB Flash PCIe 12Gb Adapter

    • ThinkSystem RAID 9350-16i 4GB Flash PCIe 12Gb Internal Adapter

    • ThinkSystem RAID 940-8i 4GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter

    • ThinkSystem RAID 940-8i 4GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter (Tri-mode)

    • ThinkSystem RAID 940-8i 8GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter

    • ThinkSystem RAID 940-8i 8GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter (Tri-mode)

    • ThinkSystem RAID 940-16i 4GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter

    • ThinkSystem RAID 940-16i 4GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter (Tri-mode)

    • ThinkSystem RAID 940-16i 8GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter

    • ThinkSystem RAID 940-16i 8GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter (Tri-mode)

    • ThinkSystem RAID 940-16i 8GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Internal Adapter

    • ThinkSystem RAID 9450-8i 4GB Flash PCIe Gen4 24Gb Adapter

    • ThinkSystem RAID 9450-16i 8GB Flash PCIe Gen4 24Gb Adapter

  • JBOD only:

    • ThinkSystem RAID 940-8e 4GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter

Note

Host bus adapter​

Host bus adapter

  • HBAs support JBOD:

    • ThinkSystem 4350-8i SAS/SATA 12Gb HBA

    • ThinkSystem 4350-16i SAS/SATA 12Gb HBA

    • ThinkSystem 440-8i SAS/SATA 12Gb HBA

    • ThinkSystem 440-8e SAS/SATA 12Gb HBA

    • ThinkSystem 440-16i SAS/SATA 12Gb HBA

    • ThinkSystem 440-16e SAS/SATA 12Gb HBA

    • ThinkSystem 440-16i SAS/SATA PCIe Gen4 12Gb Internal HBA

    • ThinkSystem 4450-16i SAS/SATA PCIe Gen4 24Gb HBA

  • Fiber channel HBAs:

    • ThinkSystem QLogic 16Gb Enhanced Gen5 FC Single-port HBA

    • ThinkSystem QLogic 16Gb Enhanced Gen5 FC Dual-port HBA

    • ThinkSystem Emulex 16Gb Gen6 FC Single-port HBA

    • ThinkSystem Emulex 16Gb Gen6 FC Dual-port HBA

System fan​

System fan

  • Supported fan types:

    • Standard fan 4056 (21000 RPM)

    • Performance fan 4056 (28000 RPM)

  • Fan redundancy: N+1 redundancy, one redundant fan rotor

    • One processor: six hot-swap dual-rotor system fans (one redundant fan rotor)

    • Two processors: eight hot-swap dual-rotor system fans (one redundant fan rotor)

Note

The redundant cooling by the fans in the server enables continued operation if one rotor of a fan fails.

When the system is powered off but still plugged in to AC power, fans 1 and 2 may continue to spin at a much lower speed. This is the system design to provide proper cooling.

Electrical input​

Electrical input
One or two hot-swap power supply units for redundancy support:
Table 1. Electrical input for power supply units
Power supply100–127 V ac200–240 V ac240 V dc-48 V dc
750-watt 80 PLUS Platinum√√√ 
1100-watt 80 PLUS Platinum√√√ 
1800-watt 80 PLUS Platinum √√ 
750-watt 80 PLUS Titanium √√ 
1100-watt 80 PLUS Titanium √√ 
1800-watt 80 PLUS Titanium √√ 
1100-watt -48 V DC   √
CAUTION

  • 240 V dc input is supported in Chinese Mainland ONLY.

  • Power supply with 240 V dc input cannot support hot plugging power cord function. Before removing the power supply with dc input, please turn off server or disconnect dc power sources at the breaker panel or by turning off the power source. Then, remove the power cord.

Minimal configuration for debugging​

Minimal configuration for debugging

  • One processor in processor socket 1

  • One memory module in slot 7

  • System board assembly (processor board + system I/O board)

  • Firmware and RoT security module (installed on the system I/O board)

  • One power supply unit

  • One HDD/SSD drive, one M.2 drive, or one 7mm drive (if OS is needed for debugging)

  • Six system fans (with one processor)

Operating systems​

Operating systems
Supported and certified operating systems:

  • Microsoft Windows Server

  • VMware ESXi

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux

  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server

  • Canonical Ubuntu

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