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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. Specifications, Type 7D8J and 7D8K
SpecificationDescription
Dimension4U server
  • Width: 170 mm (6.7 inches)
  • Height: 376 mm (14.8 inches)

    • Height without stands: 370 mm (14.6 inches)

  • Depth: 315.4 mm (12.4 inches)
Weight (depending on the configuration)
  • Maximum: 9.4 kg (20.7 lb)
ProcessorThis server supports one of the following Intel® processors:
  • Xeon® E3–23XX
  • Pentium Gold

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

Note

Xeon® E3–23XX processor without integrated graphics feature does not support the KVM redirection functions; GPU is required when such processor is installed. If a processor with integrated graphics feature and a GPU are installed in the system, the integrated graphics feature and the DisplayPorts will be disabled.

Memory
  • Slots: four DIMM slots (two channels, two DIMMs per channel)
  • Minimum capacity: 8 GB
  • Maximum capacity: 128 GB
  • DIMM types:

    • 8GB 1Rx8 3200MT/s ECC UDIMM

    • 16GB 2Rx8 3200MT/s ECC UDIMM

    • 32GB 2Rx8 3200MT/s ECC UDIMM

Note
Pentium processor supports up to 2666 MT/s.

For more information on memory module installation rules and supported memory speed, see Memory module installation rules.

Storage expansionTwo 3.5-inch drive bays (one for optional), one 2.5-inch drive bay (optional), one ODD bay, and one M.2 drive.

  • Drive bay 1

    • 3.5-inch hard-disk drive or solid-state drive

  • Drive bay 2 (Optional)

    • One 2.5-inch hard-disk drive or solid-state drive

  • Drive bay 3 (Optional)

    • One 3.5-inch hard-disk drive or solid-state drive

  • ODD drive bay (Optional)

    • One 9mm slim SATA Optical disk drive

  • M.2 drive (Optional)

    • One 2280 NVMe PCIe standard M.2 module (for booting)

Expansion slots
Three PCIe expansion slots are available:

  • PCIe slot 1: PCI Express 4.0 x16 (FHHL 75W PCIe adapter)

  • PCIe slot 2: PCI Express 3.0 x1 (FHHL, 25W PCIe adapter)

  • PCIe slot 3: PCI Express 3.0 x4 in x16 slot (FHHL, 25W PCIe adapter)

Note

  • Pentium processor supports up to PCI Express 3.0.

  • When installing PCIe x8/x16 adapter to PCIe Slot 3, the PCIe adapter performance might be degraded due to the bandwidth of PCIe slot 3 (x4).

  • For PXE boot application (Preboot eXecution Environment), it is recommended to install a PXE boot supporting Ethernet adapter for best performance.

One M.2 expansion slot is available

  • One 2280 NVMe PCIe standard M.2 module (for booting) (Optional)

Integrated functions
The server supports nine universal serial bus (USB) connectors

  • On the front of the server

    • One USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type C port

    • Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

    • Two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports

  • On the rear of the server

    • Four USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

Note

  • USB 3.2 Gen 1: 5 Gbps = 640 MB/s

  • USB 3.2 Gen 2: 10 Gbps = 1280 MB/s

Connectors and button on the front of the server

  • Power button with LED

  • One Mic-in connector*

  • One combo audio jack connector*

Connectors and port on the rear of the server

  • One 1 GbE RJ-45 Ethernet connector with Intel I219-LM

  • Two DisplayPort connectors (4K/ 60MHz)†

  • One serial connector

  • One audio line-out port*

Note

* Supported by Windows Client OS only.

† Supported by processor with integrated graphic feature only. See the Processor section at Specifications for more information.

Network

  • One 1 GbE RJ-45 Ethernet connector with Intel I219-LM. See Rear view.

  • Supports up to two network adapters.

Note

For PXE boot application (Preboot eXecution Environment), it is recommended to install a PXE boot supporting Ethernet adapter for best performance.

For a list of supported network adapters, see Lenovo ServerProven website.

Systems management

  • Intel®Active Management Technology (AMT) 15.0

  • Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager Lite (optional).

  • TPM 2.0 embedded

Note
  • Make sure the power is on when executing remote access and power policy setup.
  • Ignore the warning message “Unrecoverable PS/2 or USB keyboard failure,” because the system does not support PS/2 devices.

  • Some Lenovo systems management applications, including XClarity Administrator, XClarity Controller, XClarity Energy Manager, and XClarity Essentials, are not supported by ST50 V2.

  • For information on the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager Lite, see the LXPM documentation compatible with your server at Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager portal page.

RAID (depending on model)

Software RAID

Onboard 6 Gb SATA controller that supports AHCI mode (JBOD) or RSTe mode (RAID). RSTe mode supports RAID 0, 1 and 5.

Hardware RAID

The server supports RAID level 0 and 1.

The RAID adapter should be installed in PCIe slot 1.

The following RAID adapter options are available for this server:
  • ThinkSystem 4350-8i SAS/SATA 12Gb HBA
  • ThinkSystem RAID 5350-8i PCIe 12Gb Adapter

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

Note

Hard-disk drives or solid-state drives can be installed in the same server but are not supported in the same RAID array.

Graphics processing unit (GPU) adapter

The following option GPU adapter is available for this server:

  • ThinkSystem NVIDIA Quadro T1000 8GB PCIe Active GPU

    • Must be installed in PCIe expansion slot 1

    • This GPU adapter supports 8K resolution.

    • It is recommend to use certified display adapter cables.

FansThis server supports up to three fans:

  • When processor TDP is lower than 95 watts

    • One front fan
    • One rear fan (only when drive bay 3 is installed)
    • One processor heat sink fan

  • When processor TDP is 95 watts

    • One front fan
    • One processor heat sink fan
Electrical inputThis server supports one of the following non-hot-swap, non-redundant power supplies:
  • Fixed ATX 300 watt Single-Output Gold

    • Input power 115Vac or 230Vac

      This power supply does not support Intel Xeon® E3–2388G and E3–2378.

  • Fixed ATX 500 watt Multi-Output Platinum

    • Input power 115Vac or 230Vac

Minimal configuration for debugging
  • One processor
  • One 8 GB ECC UDIMM in slot 1
  • One power supply
  • One 3.5-inch drive in drive bay 1
  • Power cord
  • One system front fan
Acoustical noise emissions
  • Sound power level (LWAd):
    • Idling
      • Typical: 3.5 Bel
      • Maximum: 5.0 Bel
    • Operating
      • Typical: 5.4 Bel
      • Maximum: 5.4 Bel
  • Sound pressure level (LpAm):
    • Idling
      • Typical: 25 dBA
      • Maximum: 37 dBA
    • Operating
      • Typical: 40 dBA
      • Maximum: 40 dBA
Note

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

  2. The declared acoustic sound levels are based on the following configurations, which may change depending on configuration/conditions:

    • Typical: 1x 80W CPU, 4x 32GB DIMM, 2x HDD or SSD, 1x 960G M.2, RAID 5350-8i, 1x 300W PSU

    • Maximum: 1x 95W CPU, 4x 32GB DIMM, 2x HDD or SSD, 1x 960G M.2, 1x T1000GPU, 1x 500W PSU

Heat outputApproximate heat output:

  • Minimum configuration: 443 BTU, 130 W (in BTU per hour and watts)

  • Maximum configuration: 754 BTU, 221 W (in BTU per hour and watts)

EnvironmentThinkSystem ST50 V2 complies with ASHRAE Class A2 specifications.
  • Air temperature:
    • Operating
      • ASHRAE Class A2: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F); the maximum ambient temperature decreases by 1°C for every 300 m (984 ft) increase in altitude above 900 m (2,953 ft).
    • Server off: -10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F)
    • Shipment/storage: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
  • Maximum altitude: 3,050 m (10,000 ft)
  • Relative Humidity (non-condensing):
    • Operating
      • ASHRAE Class A2: 8% to 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.
Operating systemsSupported and certified operating systems:

  • Microsoft Windows Server

  • VMware ESXi

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux

  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server

  • Ubuntu

References:
  • Particulate contamination
    Attention: Airborne particulates (including metal flakes or particles) and reactive gases acting alone or in combination with other environmental factors such as humidity or temperature might pose a risk to the device that is described in this document.