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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
  • Up to two AMD® EPYC™ 9004 or 9005 series processors
  • Scalable up to 128 cores per socket, 256 cores in total
  • Designed for LGA 6096 (SP5) socket
  • Supports three x16 xGMI links up to 32 GT/s
  • Supports TDP up to 400W

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: 12 DIMM slots per processor, 24 DIMM slots in total
  • Capacity
    • With one processor installed:
      • Minimum: 16 GB
      • Maximum: 1.5 TB
    • With two processors installed:
      • Minimum: 32 GB
      • Maximum: 3 TB
  • Memory module types:
    • For 9004 series processors:
      • TruDDR5 4800 MHz x8 RDIMM: 16 GB (1Rx8), 32 GB (2Rx8), and 48 GB (2Rx8)
      • TruDDR5 4800 MHz 10x4 RDIMM: 64 GB (2Rx4) and 96 GB (2Rx4)
      • TruDDR5 4800 MHz 10x4 3DS RDIMM: 128 GB (4RX4)
      • TruDDR5 5600 MHz 10x4 RDIMM: 128 GB (2Rx4)
    • For 9005 series processors:
      • TruDDR5 6400 MHz x4 RDIMM: 64 GB (2Rx4), 96 GB (2Rx4), and 128 GB (2Rx4)
      • TruDDR5 6400 MHz x8 RDIMM: 16 GB (1Rx8), 32 GB (2Rx8), and 48 GB (2Rx8)
  • Maximum speed:
    Note
    Operating speed depends on processor model and UEFI settings.
    • 4800/5600 MHz DIMMs: 4800 MT/s
    • 6400 MHz DIMMs: 6400 MT/s

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

M.2 Drive
The server support the following M.2 drive capacity:
  • 960 GB
  • 1.92 TB
The following form factors are supported:
  • 42 mm (2242)
  • 60 mm (2260)
  • 80 mm (2280)
  • 110 mm (22110)

For a list of supported M.2 drives, see Lenovo ServerProven website.

Storage expansion
The 4-DW GPU Model supports the following storage configuration:
  • Up to eight 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS/SATA/NVMe drives
The 8-DW GPU Model supports one of the following storage configurations:
  • Up to six E1.S 5.9mm hot-swap drives
  • Up to four E3.S 1T hot-swap drives
The SXM5 GPU Model supports one of the following storage configurations:
  • Up to four 2.5-inch hot-swap NVMe drives
  • Up to four E3.S 1T hot-swap drives
Note
To support Tri-mode with U.3 NVMe drives, U.3 x1 mode must be enabled for the selected drive slots on the backplane through the XCC Web GUI. Otherwise, the U.3 NVMe drives cannot be detected. For more information, see U.3 NVMe drive can be detected in NVMe connection, but cannot be detected in Tri-mode for more information.

For a list of supported drives, see Lenovo ServerProven website.

Expansion slots
  • Up to fourteen PCIe slots (depending on the server model):
    • Slot 1-2:
      • PCIe x16, FH/FL (4-DW GPU Model and 8-DW GPU Model)
      • PCIe x16, FH/HL (SXM5 GPU Model)
    • Slot 3-10: PCIe x16 400W, FH/FL
    • Slot 15-16: PCIe x16 75W, FH/HL
    • Slot 20-21: PCIe x16 75W, FH/HL
    Note
    PCIe slot 3-10 may operate at x8 link width when direct GPU distribution boards are installed in the 8-DW GPU Model.
  • One OCP slot:
    • Slot 27
Graphics processing unit (GPU)
The 4-DW GPU Model supports one of the following GPU configurations:
  • Up to eight PCIe x16, single-wide, FH/FL GPUs with TDP up to 150W
  • Up to eight PCIe x16, double-wide, FH/FL GPUs with TDP up to 600W (with 9005 series processors installed)
The 8-DW GPU Model supports one of the following GPU configurations:
  • Up to eight PCIe x16, single-wide, FH/FL GPUs with TDP up to 150W
  • Up to eight PCIe x16, double-wide, FH/FL GPUs with TDP up to 600W (with 9005 series processors installed)
The SXM5 GPU Model supports one of the following GPU configurations:
  • NVIDIA HGX H100 4-GPU
  • NVIDIA HGX H200 4-GPU

For a list of supported GPUs, see Lenovo ServerProven website.

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.
  • Front connectors:
    • One USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (optional)
    • One USB 2.0 connector with XCC system management function (optional)
    • One VGA connector (optional)
    • One external diagnostics connector (optional)
  • Rear connectors:
    • A group of two or four Ethernet connectors on the OCP 3.0 module (optional)
    • One XClarity Controller network connector (RJ-45 Ethernet connector)
    • Three USB 3.2 Gen1 connectors
    • One VGA connector
    • One serial port (optional)
Network
  • One OCP module, which provides two or four Ethernet connectors for network support
  • One OSFP port card with either two 400Gb or two 800Gb OSFP ports, connecting to four ConnectX-7 chip sets on the CX-7 mezz board (SXM5 GPU Model only)
Rear button
NMI button
RAID adapter
  • Hardware RAID 0, 1, 10
    • ThinkSystem RAID 540-8i PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter
  • Hardware RAID 0, 1, 10, 5
    • ThinkSystem RAID 5350-8i PCIe 12Gb Adapter
  • Hardware RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 50, 6, 60
    • ThinkSystem RAID 940-8i 4GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter
    • ThinkSystem RAID 940-8i 4GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter for U.3 (Tri-Mode support)
    • ThinkSystem RAID 940-8i 8GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter
    • ThinkSystem RAID 940-8i 8GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter for U.3 (Tri-Mode support)
    • ThinkSystem RAID 940-16i 8GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter for U.2
    • ThinkSystem RAID 940-8e 4GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter
  • Hardware RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 50, 6, 60, 1 Triple, 10 Triple
    • ThinkSystem RAID 9350-8i 2GB Flash PCIe 12Gb Adapter
    • ThinkSystem RAID 9450-8i 4GB Flash PCIe Gen4 24Gb Adapter
    • ThinkSystem RAID 9450-8i 4GB Flash PCIe Gen4 24Gb Adapter for U.3 (Tri-Mode support)

For more information about the RAID/HBA adapters, see Lenovo ThinkSystem RAID Adapter and HBA Reference.

Host bus adapter
  • ThinkSystem 440-8i SAS/SATA PCIe Gen4 12Gb HBA
  • ThinkSystem 440-8e SAS/SATA PCIe Gen4 12Gb HBA
  • ThinkSystem 440-16e SAS/SATA PCIe Gen4 12Gb HBA
  • ThinkSystem 4350-8i SAS/SATA 12Gb HBA

For more information about the RAID/HBA adapters, see Lenovo ThinkSystem RAID Adapter and HBA Reference.

System fan
Five 80 mm x 80 mm x 56 mm dual-rotor fans
Electrical input

The server supports N+N, N+0, N+1 policies with OVS always ON.

Following is the list of supported types:
  • 1800-watt Platinum, input voltage 230 Vac
  • 1800-watt Titanium, input voltage 230 Vac
  • 2400-watt Platinum, input voltage 230 Vac
  • 2600-watt Titanium, input voltage 230 Vac
Important
Power supplies and redundant power supplies in the server must be with the same power rating, wattage or level.
Minimal configuration for debugging
  • System board assembly that includes the processor board and system I/O board
  • Firmware and RoT security module
  • One processor in socket 1
  • One DRAM memory module in slots 6
  • Two power supply units in bay 1 and 2
  • One boot drive, M.2, 2.5-inch, EDSFF E1.S 5.9mm drive, or E3.S 1T drive and RAID adapter if configured. (If OS is needed by debugging)
  • Five system fans
  • One OCP module with required cable (if network is required)
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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