Lenovo ThinkSystem SR850 V3 Server

Here’s a detailed brochure-style overview of the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR850 V3, a high-performance 2U rack server designed for scalable enterprise workloads:

Lenovo ThinkSystem SR850 V3

Overview

The Lenovo ThinkSystem SR850 V3 is engineered for demanding enterprise applications, offering exceptional scalability, reliability, and performance. Its flexible architecture supports up to four 4th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, making it ideal for virtualization, databases, and analytics workloads.

Key Specifications

• Form Factor: 2U rack-mountable
• Processors: Supports 2 or 4x 4th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors (up to 350W each)
• Memory: Up to 16TB TruDDR5 across 64 DIMM slots; speeds up to 4800MHz
• Storage:
  • Up to 24x 2.5″ drive bays supporting SAS/SATA/NVMe
  • Support for up to 24x direct-connect NVMe drives
  • 2x 7mm or 2x M.2 drives for OS boot
• Expansion Slots:
  • Up to 12x PCIe slots (combination of Gen5 and Gen4)
• GPU Support:
  • Up to 2x double-width 350W GPUs or 4x single-width 75W GPUs
• Networking:
  • 2x OCP 3.0 slots supporting 1GbE, 10GbE, 25GbE, or 100GbE
• Power Supply:
  • 2x hot-swap redundant PSUs (Platinum or Titanium); N+N redundancy supported
• Management:
  • Lenovo XClarity Controller (XCC) for embedded management
  • Lenovo XClarity Administrator for centralized infrastructure management
• Security Features:
  • Root of Trust (RoT) module with Platform Firmware Resiliency (PFR)
  • Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 or TCM for PRC
  • Optional Chassis Intrusion Switch
• Operating System Support:
  • Microsoft Windows Server
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
  • VMware ESXi

Reliability and Serviceability

The SR850 V3 incorporates multiple features to ensure high availability and ease of maintenance:

• Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA): Monitors system components and alerts administrators of potential failures before they occur.
• Light Path Diagnostics: LED indicators identify failing components for quick replacement.
• Hot-Swap Components: Supports hot-swappable drives, power supplies, and fans to minimize downtime.

Physical Specifications

• Dimensions:
  • Width: 447 mm (17.6 inches)
  • Height: 87 mm (3.4 inches)
  • Depth: 902 mm (35.5 inches)
• Weight: Up to 36.7 kg (80.9 lbs) depending on configuration

Power and Cooling

The server supports various power supply options to meet different energy efficiency requirements:

• Power Supply Options:
  • 1100W, 1800W, or 2600W hot-swap PSUs with 80 PLUS Platinum or Titanium efficiency ratings
• Cooling:
  • Redundant cooling fans ensure optimal thermal management

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