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Technical specifications

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

Processor
Supports AMD® EPYCTM 9004 or 9005 series processors, with 5nm process technology.
  • Up to two processors with the new LGA 6096 (SP5) socket
  • Up to 96 Zen4 cores (192 threads), 128 Zen4c cores (256 threads), 128 Zen5 cores (256 threads), or 128 Zen5c cores (384 threads) per socket
  • Up to 4 xGMI3 links at up to 32 GT/s
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): up to 400 watts

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

Memory

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

  • Slots: 24 dual inline memory module (DIMM) slots (12 channels per processor, 1 DIMM per channel)
  • Memory module types for 9004 series 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 9005 series processors:

    • TruDDR5 6400 MHz x8 RDIMM: 16 GB (1Rx8), 32 GB (2Rx8)

    • TruDDR5 6400 MHz 10x4 RDIMM: 32 GB (1Rx4), 64 GB (2Rx4), 96 GB (2Rx4), 128 GB (2Rx4)

  • Capacity:

    • Minimum: 16 GB (1 x 16 GB RDIMM)
    • Maximum:

      • 6 TB (24 x 256 GB 3DS RDIMM) for 9004 series processors

      • 3 TB (24 x 128 GB RDIMM) for 9005 series processors

  • Maximum speed

    • 4800/5600 MHz RDIMMs: 4800 MT/s

    • 6400 MHz RDIMMs: 6000 MT/s

Note

  • The operating speed depends on processor model and UEFI settings.

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

Internal drives
Front:

  • Up to two 3.5'' hot-swap SATA and two 3.5'' hot-swap NVMe/SATA drives

  • Up to four 3.5'' hot-swap SATA drives

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

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

  • Up to four 3.5'' hot-swap AnyBay (SAS/SATA/NVMe) drives for U.3 configuration

  • Up to four 2.5'' hot-swap SATA drives

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

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

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

  • Up to eight 2.5'' hot-swap SATA drives

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

  • Up to eight 2.5'' hot-swap AnyBay (SAS/SATA/NVMe) drives for U.3 configuration

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

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

  • Up to ten 2.5'' hot-swap SATA drives

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

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

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

  • Up to ten 2.5'' hot-swap AnyBay (SAS/SATA/NVMe) drives for U.3 configuration

  • Up to 16 hot-swap EDSFF drives

Inside:

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

Rear:

  • Up to two 2.5'' hot-swap SAS/SATA drives

  • Up to two 2.5'' hot-swap NVMe drives

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

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

  • PCIe x16/x8, low-profile

  • PCIe x16/x8, full-height

Note
The two PCIe slots in the front are only supported when 4 x 2.5'' chassis is used. They are not supported for 10 x 2.5'' chassis.
Maximum five external slots are supported.
RiserSlotExpansion slots
Riser 1Slot 1

  • PCIe x16, low-profile, Gen 4

  • PCIe x16, low-profile, Gen 5

Slot 2

  • PCIe x16, low-profile, Gen 4

  • PCIe x16, full-height, Gen 4

Riser 2Slot 3

  • PCIe x16, low-profile, Gen 4

  • PCIe x16, full-height, Gen 4

  • PCIe x16, low-profile, Gen 5

Riser 3Slot 4

  • PCIe x8, low-profile, Gen 4

Riser 4Slot 5

  • PCIe x16/x8, full-height, Gen 4

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

    • NVIDIA® A2

    • NVIDIA® L4

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 (10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45) on the rear to connect to a systems-management network. This RJ-45connector is dedicated to the Lenovo XClarity Controller functions and runs at 10/100/1000 Mbps speed.

  • A group of two or four Ethernet connectors on OCP 3.0 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 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.

Note
The maximum video resolution is 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz.
Network
OCP module
Note
If ThinkSystem V3 Management NIC Adapter Kit is installed on the server, it will not be displayed on the PCIe card list of system management software, such as XCC, LXPM, and so on.
Rear button
NMI button on the rear of the server
RAID adapter
Hardware RAID 0, 1, 10:

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

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

Hardware RAID 0, 1, 5, 10:

  • ThinkSystem RAID 5350-8i PCIe 12Gb Adapter

Hardware RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60:

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

  • ThinkSystem RAID 9350-8i 2GB 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 8GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter for U.3

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

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

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

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

Other RAID adapters without RAID levels:

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

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

  • ThinkSystem 440-8i SAS/SATA PCIe Gen4 12Gb HBA

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

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

  • ThinkSystem 440-8e SAS/SATA PCIe Gen4 12Gb HBA

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

Host bus adapter

Support the following HBAs:

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

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

  • ThinkSystem 440-8e SAS/SATA PCIe Gen4 12Gb HBA

  • ThinkSystem 440-8i SAS/SATA PCIe Gen4 12Gb HBA

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

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

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

  • ThinkSystem Emulex 16Gb Gen6 FC Single-port HBA

  • ThinkSystem Emulex 16Gb Gen6 FC Dual-port HBA

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

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

System fan
Supported fan types:

  • Standard fan 4056 (dual-rotor, 21000 RPM)

  • Performance fan 4056 (dual-rotor, 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
One or two hot-swap power supplies for redundancy support:
Power supply100-127 V ac200-240 V ac240 V dc-48 V dc
750-watt 80 PLUS Platinum √√ 
750-watt 80 PLUS Titanium √√ 
1100-watt 80 PLUS Platinum√√√ 
1100-watt 80 PLUS Titanium √√ 
1100-watt -48 V DC   √
1800-watt 80 PLUS Platinum √√ 
1800-watt 80 PLUS Titanium √√ 
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

  • One processor in processor socket 1

  • One memory module in slot 7

  • One power supply

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

  • Six system fans (with one processor)

Operating systems
Supported and certified operating systems:

  • Canonical Ubuntu

  • Microsoft Windows

  • Microsoft Windows Server

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux

  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server

  • VMware ESXi

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