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Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Did you know?
- Key features
- Components and connectors
- System architecture
- Standard specifications
- Models
- Processors
- Memory options
- Persistent memory
- Internal storage
- Controllers for internal storage
- Internal drive options
- Internal backup units
- Optical drives
- I/O expansion options
- Network adapters
- Fibre Channel host bus adapters
- SAS adapters for external storage
- Flash storage adapters
- GPU adapters
- Cooling
- Power supplies
- Systems management
- Security
- Rack installation
- Operating system support
- Physical and electrical specifications
- Operating environment
- Warranty upgrades and post-warranty support
- Services
- Lenovo TruScale
- Regulatory compliance
- External drive enclosures
- External storage systems
- External backup units
- Fibre Channel SAN switches
- Uninterruptible power supply units
- Power distribution units
- Rack cabinets
- KVM console options
- Lenovo Financial Services
- Seller training courses
- Related publications and links
- Related product families
- Trademarks
Abstract
The Lenovo ThinkSystem SR860 V2 is a 4-socket server that features a 4U rack design with support for up to eight high-performance GPUs. The server offers technology advances, including third-generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors with support for Intel Optane Persistent Memory 200 Series.
This product guide provides essential pre-sales information to understand the ThinkSystem SR860 V2 server, its key features and specifications, components and options, and configuration guidelines. This guide is intended for technical specialists, sales specialists, sales engineers, IT architects, and other IT professionals who want to learn more about the SR860 V2 and consider its use in IT solutions.
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Introduction
The Lenovo ThinkSystem SR860 V2 is a 4-socket server that features a 4U rack design with support for high-performance GPUs. The server offers technology advances, including third-generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors with Intel Optane Persistent Memory 200 Series, and scale-up capacity with up to 12TB of system memory, up to 14x PCIe slots, and up to 48x 2.5-inch drive bays.
Suggested uses: Mission critical workloads such as SAP HANA in-memory computing, transactional databases, deep learning, analytics, big data, and virtual machine density.
Did you know?
The Lenovo ThinkSystem SR860 V2 provides the advanced capabilities of four of the new third-generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors plus support for four double-wide GPUs such as the NVIDIA Tesla V100S GPU. This combination gives you significant processing power in one server.
The SR860 V2 has space for 48x 2.5-inch drive bays, 24 of which can be configured as AnyBay drives - supporting SAS, SATA or NVMe drives. NVMe drives are high-speed, low-latency storage, ideal for storage tiering.
Key features
The flexible ThinkSystem SR860 V2 server supports third-generation Intel Xeon Scalable Gold or Platinum processors and can scale from two to four processors. Built for standard workloads like general business applications and server consolidation, it can also accommodate high-growth areas such as databases and virtualization. The ThinkSystem SR860 V2’s agile design permits rapid upgrades for processors and memory, and its large, flexible storage capacity helps to keep pace with data growth.
With the capability to support up to 48 DIMMs, four sockets, up to 48 drives for internal storage, support for up to eight high-performance NVIDIA Tesla T4 GPUs or four NVIDIA V100S GPUs, and a dedicated OCP 3.0 slot for 1, 10 or 25 GbE networking, the SR860 V2 provides unmatched features and capabilities in a 4U rack-mount design.
Scalability and performance
The SR860 V2 offers numerous features to boost performance, improve scalability and reduce costs:
- Supports two or four 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Processor Scalable processors, allowing you to start with two processors and then upgrade to four when you need it.
- Supports Gold and Platinum level H and HL processors in the Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family. Processors supported have up to 28 cores, core speeds of up to 3.9 GHz, and TDP ratings of up to 250W.
- The SR860 V2's processor expansion tray design enables you to start with two processors and 24 DIMM sockets and upgrade to four processors and 48 DIMM sockets when you need it, helping lower initial costs and manage growth.
- Up to four processors, 112 cores, and 224 threads maximize the concurrent execution of multithreaded applications.
- Enhanced inter-processor communications with six UPI connections between adjacent processors ensures increased CPU I/O throughput.
- Supports the new bfloat16 instruction set for Enhanced Deep Learning Boost
- Intelligent and adaptive system performance with Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 allows processor cores to run at maximum speeds during peak workloads by temporarily going beyond processor TDP.
- Intel Hyper-Threading Technology boosts performance for multithreaded applications by enabling simultaneous multithreading within each processor core, up to two threads per core.
- Intel Virtualization Technology integrates hardware-level virtualization hooks that allow operating system vendors to better use the hardware for virtualization workloads.
- Intel Speed Select Technology supported on some processor models, enables increased core Turbo Boost frequency on specific individual cores to maximize application performance.
- Enhanced Intel Deep Learning Boost provides built-in acceleration with the Vector Neural Network Instruction set (VNNI) and new bloat16 instructions. These are designed to deliver significant, more efficient Deep Learning (Inference) acceleration for high-performance Artificial Intelligence (AI) workloads.
- Intel Advanced Vector Extensions 512 (AVX-512) enable acceleration of enterprise-class workloads, including databases and enterprise resource planning (ERP).
- Support for up to 48 TruDDR4 memory DIMMs operating at up to 3200 MHz means you have the fastest available memory subsystem and memory capacity of up to 12 TB with 48x 256 GB 3DS RDIMMs.
- Supports configurations of 2 DIMMs per channel to operate at the 3200 MHz rated speed of the memory DIMMs.
- Supports the new Intel Optane Persistent Memory 200 Series for advanced in-memory database applications, dense-virtualization; up to 24 PMem Modules can be installed in conjunction with regular system memory. PMem modules are up to 512 GB each, for a total of up to 12 TB of Persistent Memory (3 TB per processor).
- The use of solid-state drives (SSDs) instead of, or along with, traditional spinning drives (HDDs), can improve I/O performance. An SSD can support up to 100 times more I/O operations per second (IOPS) than a typical HDD.
- Up to 48x 2.5-inch drive bays -- supporting combinations of SAS or SATA HDDs, SAS or SATA SSDs, and NVMe PCIe SSDs -- provide a flexible and scalable all-in-one platform to meet your increasing demands. Up to 24x NVMe drives are supported, maximizing drive I/O performance in terms of throughput, bandwidth, and latency.
- The server has a dedicated industry-standard OCP 3.0 small form factor (SFF) slot, with a PCIe 3.0 x16 interface, supporting a variety of Ethernet network adapters. Simple-swap mechanism with thumbscrews and pull-tab enables tool-less installation and removal of the adapter. Supports shared BMC network sideband connectivity to enable out-of-band systems management.
- Up to 14 PCIe 3.0 slots in addition to the OCP 3.0 Ethernet slot to maximize I/O capabilities.
- New high-speed RAID controllers from Broadcom provide 12 Gb SAS connectivity to the drive backplanes. A variety of RAID adapters are available, with cache up to 8 GB and support for 32 drives on a single controller. The RAID 940-16i 8GB Flash adapter supports RAID volumes with NVMe, SAS or SATA drives.
- Support for four high-performance double-wide GPUs such as the NVIDIA Tesla V100S, or eight single-wide GPUs such as the NVIDIA T4 GPU. GPUs adds additional processing power to the server.
- Supports up to two externally accessible 7mm hot-swap drives with RAID functionality, in addition to the 48 front drive bays. These 7mm drives are ideal for operating system boot functions.
- As an alternative to the 7mm drives, the server supports the Lenovo patented-design M.2 adapter for convenient operating system boot functions. Available M.2 adapters support either one M.2 drive or two M.2 drives in a RAID 1 configuration for boot drive performance and reliability.
- Integrated SATA controller with Software RAID (Intel RSTe) support for up to 8x drives with basic RAID functionality with no additional adapter needed.
- Supports Intel VROC (Virtual RAID on CPU) which enables basic RAID functionality on the onboard NVMe ports of the server, with no additional adapter needed. This feature enables RAID on NVMe drives without the need for a separate RAID adapter.
Availability and serviceability
The SR860 V2 provides many features to simplify serviceability and increase system uptime:
- The server offers Single Device Data Correction (SDDC, also known as Chipkill), Adaptive Double-Device Data Correction (ADDDC, also known as Redundant Bit Steering or RBS) and memory mirroring for redundancy in the event of a non-correctable memory failure.
- The server offers hot-swap drives, supporting RAID redundancy for data protection and greater system uptime.
- Available M.2 RAID Boot Adapter supports RAID-1 which can enable two SATA M.2 drives to be configured as a redundant pair.
- Available pair of 7mm hot-swap drives support RAID-1 which can enable two SATA or two NVMe drive to be configured as a redundant pair.
- The server has up to four hot-swap redundant power supplies and eight N+1 redundant fans to provide availability for business-critical applications.
- The power-source-independent light path diagnostics uses LEDs to lead the technician to failed (or failing) components, which simplifies servicing, speeds up problem resolution, and helps improve system availability.
- An integrated diagnostics panel with LCD display (optional in China, standard in other markets) provides more detailed diagnostics by displaying all error messages and VPD data needed for a service call, thereby aiding with problem resolution and system uptime.
- Proactive Platform Alerts (including PFA and SMART alerts): Processors, voltage regulators, memory, internal storage (SAS/SATA HDDs and SSDs, NVMe SSDs, M.2 storage, flash storage adapters), fans, power supplies, RAID controllers, server ambient and subcomponent temperatures. Alerts can be surfaced through the XClarity Controller to managers such as Lenovo XClarity Administrator, VMware vCenter, and Microsoft System Center. These proactive alerts let you take appropriate actions in advance of possible failure, thereby increasing server uptime and application availability.
- Solid-state drives (SSDs) offer more reliability than traditional mechanical HDDs for greater uptime.
- The built-in XClarity Controller continuously monitors system parameters, triggers alerts, and performs recovery actions in case of failures, to minimize downtime.
- Built-in diagnostics in UEFI, using Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager, speed up troubleshooting tasks to reduce service time.
- Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager collects and saves service data to USB key drive or remote CIFS share folder, for troubleshooting and to reduce service time.
- Auto restart in the event of a momentary loss of AC power (based on the power policy setting in the XClarity Controller service processor)
- Support for the XClarity Administrator Mobile app running on a supported smartphone or tablet and connected to the server through the front USB 2.0 port, enables additional local systems management functions.
- Three-year or one-year customer-replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty, 9 x 5 next business day. Optional service upgrades are available.
Manageability and security
Powerful systems management features simplify local and remote management of the SR860 V2:
- Lenovo XClarity Controller (XCC) monitors server availability and performs remote management. XCC Enterprise is standard, which enables remote KVM, the mounting of remote media files (ISO and IMG image files), boot capture, and power capping.
- Lenovo XClarity Administrator offers comprehensive hardware management tools that help to increase uptime, reduce costs and improve productivity through advanced server management capabilities.
- UEFI-based Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager, accessible from F1 during boot, provides system inventory information, graphical UEFI Setup, platform update function, RAID Setup wizard, operating system installation function, and diagnostic functions.
- Support for Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager, which captures real-time power and temperature data from the server and provides automated controls to lower energy costs.
- Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 support enables advanced cryptographic methods, such as digital signatures and remote attestation.
- Supports Secure Boot to ensure only a digitally signed operating system can be used. Supported with HDDs and SSDs, as well as 7mm and M.2 drives.
- Industry-standard Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) NI support for faster, stronger encryption.
- Intel Execute Disable Bit functionality can prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supported operating system.
- Intel Trusted Execution Technology provides enhanced security through hardware-based resistance to malicious software attacks, allowing an application to run in its own isolated space, protected from all other software running on a system.
Energy efficiency
The SR860 V2 offers the following energy-efficiency features to save energy, reduce operational costs, and increase energy availability:
- Energy-efficient planar components help lower operational costs.
- High-efficiency power supplies with 80 PLUS Platinum and Titanium certifications
- Intel Intelligent Power Capability turns individual processor elements on and off as needed to reduce power draw.
- Low-voltage 1.2 V DDR4 memory offers energy savings compared to 1.35 V and 1.5 V DDR3 DIMMs.
- Solid-state drives (SSDs) consume as much as 80% less power than traditional spinning 2.5-inch HDDs.
- The server uses hexagonal ventilation holes, which can be grouped more densely than round holes, providing more efficient airflow through the system and thus keeping your system cooler.
- Optional Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager provides advanced data center power notification, analysis, and policy-based management to help achieve lower heat output and reduced cooling needs.
Components and connectors
The following figure shows the front of the server.
The following figure shows the locations of key components inside the server with the GPU trays and the processor and memory expansion tray removed.
Figure 4. Internal view (GPU trays and the processor and memory expansion tray removed)
Standard specifications
The following table lists the standard specifications.
| Components | Specification |
|---|---|
| Machine types | 7Z59 - 1-year warranty 7Z60 - 3-year warranty 7D42 - SAP HANA configurations with 3-year warranty |
| Form factor | 4U rack. |
| Processor | Two or four third-generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors, either Gold or Platinum level processors, with H or HL suffixes (formerly codename "Cooper Lake" or CPX6). Supports processors up to 28 cores, core speeds up to 3.9 GHz, and TDP ratings up to 250W. Two processor sockets on the system board and two processors on the Processor and Memory Expansion Tray. Six Intel Ultra Path Interconnect (UPI) links at 10.4 GT/s each. Four processors are connected in a mesh topology. |
| Chipset | Intel C621A "Lewisburg" chipset, part of the platform codenamed "Cedar Island" (CDS) |
| Memory | Up to 48 DIMM slots (12 DIMMs per processor). Each processor has 6 memory channels, with 2 DIMMs per channel. Lenovo TruDDR4 RDIMMs and 3DS RDIMMs are supported. 24 DIMM sockets on the system board, and an additional 24 DIMM sockets on the processor and memory expansion tray. DIMM slots are shared between standard system memory and persistent memory. DIMMs operate at up to 3200 MHz at 2 DPC. |
| Persistent memory | Supports up to 24x Intel Optane Persistent Memory 200 Series modules installed in the DIMM slots. Persistent memory is installed in combination with system memory DIMMs. Supports App Direct mode to enhance the performance of applications such as SAP HANA. |
| Memory maximums |
Note: Support of more than 1.125TB per processor (more than 4.5TB total for a 4-processor system) requires HL-suffix processors. These calculations include any Persistent Memory installed. See the Memory capacity of processors section for more information. |
| Memory protection | ECC, SDDC (for x4-based memory DIMMs), ADDDC (for x4-based memory DIMMs), memory mirroring. |
| Disk drive bays | Up to 48x 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays:
Optional two 7mm hot-swap SSD drive bays at the rear of the server, either SATA or NVMe, for OS boot or storage |
| Maximum internal storage |
Mix of NVMe/SSDs/HDDs supported. |
| Storage controller |
|
| Optical drive bays | No internal optical drive. |
| Tape drive bays | No internal backup drive. |
| Network interfaces | Dedicated OCP 3.0 SFF slot with PCIe 3.0 x16 host interface. Supports a variety of 2-port and 4-port adapters with 1GbE, 10GbE and 25GbE network connectivity. One port can optionally be shared with the XClarity Controller (XCC) management processor for Wake-on-LAN and NC-SI support. |
| PCI Expansion slots |
Up to 14 PCIe 3.0 slots plus an OCP 3.0 slot reserved for an Ethernet adapter. Three slots (slots 13, 14, 15) are on the system board and three slots (slots 5, 6, 7) are through a lower riser card. Slots 1, 2, 3, 4 and slots 9, 10, 11, 12 are via upper riser cards that connect to the processors on the processor and memory expansion tray. Slots 1-4 and 9-12 require 4 processors. The slots are as follows:
* Slots 5, 6 and 7 are implemented using a riser. With a 3-slot riser, all slots are PCIe x16, however this riser is mutually exclusive with 8x NVMe drive connections. Alternatively, a 2-slot riser can be selected (slots 5 & 6, both PCIe x8) which allow the use of the 8x NVMe drive connections. See the System architecture section for a graphical view of the connections. |
| GPU support | Supports up to 8x single-wide GPUs or up to 4x double-wide GPUs |
| Ports |
Front: One VGA video port. 1x USB 3.2 G1 (5 Gb/s) port, 1x USB 2.0 port. The USB 2.0 port can be configured to support local systems management by using the XClarity Administrator mobile app on a mobile device connected via a USB cable. Rear: Two USB 3.2 G1 (5 Gbp/s) ports, one VGA video port, one DB-9 serial port, and one RJ-45 XClarity Controller (XCC) systems management port. The serial port can be shared with the XCC for serial redirection functions. Internal: Optional M.2 adapter in dedicated slot supporting one or two M.2 drives (for OS boot support, including hypervisor support). |
| Cooling |
Eight N+1 redundant hot-swap 60 mm fans (all eight standard). Two additional fans connected to each of the two upper riser units. One additional fan integrated in each of the four power supplies. |
| Power supply | Up to four hot-swap redundant AC power supplies (all 80 PLUS Platinum or Titanium certification): 750 W, 1100 W and 1800 W AC options, supporting 220 V AC. 750 W and 1100 W options also support 110V input supply. In China only, all power supply options support 240 V DC. Power supplies can be configured as N+1 or N+N. |
| Video | G200 graphics with 16 MB memory with 2D hardware accelerator, integrated into the XClarity Controller. Maximum resolution is 1920x1200 32bpp at 60Hz. |
| Hot-swap parts | Drives, fans and power supplies. |
| Systems management | Operator panel with status LEDs and pull-out Integrated Diagnostics Panel with LCD display (pull-out panel is optional in China). Light path diagnostics for local failure detection and reporting. XClarity Controller (XCC) embedded management with remote management (via dedicated management RJ45 port) and local management (via diagnostics panel and via XClarity Mobile app on a mobile device tethered to front USB 2.0 port), XClarity Controller Enterprise enabling remote control functions, XClarity Administrator centralized infrastructure delivery, XClarity Integrator plugins, and XClarity Energy Manager centralized server power management. |
| Security features | Chassis intrusion switch, Power-on password, administrator's password, Trusted Platform Module (TPM), supporting TPM 2.0. In China only, optional Nationz TPM 2.0. Lockable top cover. |
| Operating systems supported | Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi. See the Operating system support section for specifics. |
| Limited warranty | Three-year or one-year (model dependent) customer-replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty with 9x5 next business day (NBD). |
| Service and support | Optional service upgrades are available through Lenovo Services: 4-hour or 2-hour response time, 6-hour fix time, 1-year or 2-year warranty extension, software support for Lenovo hardware and some third-party applications. Actual offering may depend on the region where the server is installed and is subject to change. |
| Dimensions | Width: 447 mm (17.6 in.), height: 175 mm (6.9 in.), depth: 807 mm (31.8 in.). See Physical and electrical specifications for details. |
| Weight | Maximum: 62 kg (137 lb) |
The SR860 V2 servers are shipped with the following items:
- Documentation flyer
- Rail kit (model dependent)
- Power cords (model and region dependent)
Models
ThinkSystem SR860 V2 models can be configured by using the Lenovo Data Center Solution Configurator (DCSC).
Configure-to-order (CTO) models are used to create models with factory-integrated server customizations. For CTO models, two types of base CTO models are available for the SR860 V2 as listed in the columns in the following table:
- General purpose base CTO models are for general business (non-HPC) and is selectable by choosing General Purpose mode in DCSC.
- AI and HPC base models are intended for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and High Performance Computing (HPC) configurations and solutions are enabled using the AI & HPC Hardware - ThinkSystem Hardware mode in DCSC. These configurations, along with Lenovo EveryScale Solutions, can also be built using System x and Cluster Solutions Configurator (x-config). Tip: Some HPC and AI models are not listed in DCSC and can only be configured in x-config.
Controlled GPU models: The "Controlled GPU" base CTO models listed in the table are the only models that support high-performance GPUs and accelerators. These models are classified under US Government ECCN regulations and have limited market and customer availability. All other base models do not support high-performance GPUs.
Preconfigured server models may also be available for the SR860 V2, however these are region-specific; that is, each region may define their own server models, and not all server models are available in every region.
The following table lists the base CTO models of the ThinkSystem SR860 V2 server.
The following tables list the available models, grouped by region:
Models for the AP region
The following table lists the models for the Asia Pacific region: Australia, Bangladesh, Brunei, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam
† Processor description: Intel processor model, number of cores, thermal design power (TDP), core frequency
‡ Fans: S=Standard modules, P=Performance modules; Rail kit: Y=Included, O=Optional; Intrusion switch: Y=Included, O=Optional
Models for the EMEA region
The following table lists the models for the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.
† Processor description: Intel processor model, number of cores, thermal design power (TDP), core frequency
‡ Fans: S=Standard modules, P=Performance modules; Rail kit: Y=Included, O=Optional; Intrusion switch: Y=Included, O=Optional
Processors
The SR860 V2 supports Gold and Platinum level processors in the third-generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processor family.
Topics in this section:
The server supports two or four processors.
- Processors 1 and 2 are installed in sockets on the system board.
- Processors 3 and 4 are installed on the Processor and Memory Expansion Tray.
The Processor and Memory Expansion Tray has a sliding and rolling lift mechanism that requires only a one-handed operation to insert or remove from the server. It has a toolless design for superior usability, serviceability and reliability.
Figure 8. SR860 V2 Processor and Memory Expansion Tray
The ordering information for the Processor and Memory Expansion Tray is shown in the following table.
| Part number | Feature code | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 4B27A09311 | BAVY | ThinkSystem SR860 V2 Processor and Memory Expansion Tray |
The following processor quantities are supported:
- Two processors, installed in sockets 1 and 2, without the Processor and Memory Expansion Tray
- Four processors, installed in all four sockets
Note: Configurations of one or three processors are not supported.
The table below lists the supported third-generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors.
All supported processors have the following characteristics:
- Third-generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors (formerly codenamed "Cooper Lake" or CPX6)
- 14 nm process technology
- Six DDR4 memory channels
- 48 PCIe 3.0 I/O lanes
- 1 MB L2 cache
- 1.375 MB or more L3 cache per core
- Six Intel Ultra Path Interconnect (UPI) links at 10.4 GT/s
- Intel Hyper-Threading Technology
- Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
- Intel Advanced Vector Extensions 512 (AVX-512)
- Vector Neural Network Instructions (VNNI)
- Enhanced Deep Learning Boost (bfloat16)
- Intel Speed Select support (SST-TF and SST-CP)
- Intel Persistent Memory 200 Series support
The processors include a suffix letter in the processor model number:
- H: 4-Socket capable processor, supports memory up to 1.125TB per processor
- HL: 4-Socket capable, with large memory tier (supports memory up to 4.5TB per processor)
The four processors are connected together using a mesh topology. A mesh topology allows all four processors to be connected together which improves the performance of processor-to-processor communications. The SR860 V2 implements a mesh topology using 6 UPI links. The following figure shows how the SR860 V2 mesh topology is different to the ring topology of the SR850 server and the mesh topology of the SR850P server.
Figure 9. Ring toplogy (SR850) versus 3-UPI Mesh topology (SR850P) versus 6-UPI Mesh topology (SR860 V2)
Memory capacity of processors
Third-generation Xeon Scalable processors are limited to the amount of memory they can address, as follows:
- Processors with an L suffix (eg 8360HL): Up to 4.5 TB per processor (4608 GB per processor)
- Processors without an L suffix (eg 8360H): Up to 1.125 TB per processor (1152 GB per processor)
Tip: In memory calculations for servers, 1024 GB = 1 TB.
The calculation of the total memory per processor includes both the system memory DIMMs and the persistent memory modules installed in the server.
For example, these configurations do not require an L processor:
- A configuration using 12x 64GB DIMMs per processor, which is a total of 768GB per processor
- A configuration using 6x 64GB DIMMs + 6x 128GB PMem per processor, which is a total of 1.125TB per processor
For example, these configurations must have an L processor installed:
- A configuration using 12x 128GB DIMMs per processor, which is a total of 1.5TB per processor
- A configuration using 6x 32GB DIMMs + 6x 256GB PMem, which is a total of 1.6875TB per processor
Processor features
The following table lists the features of the supported third-generation Intel Xeon processors.
Abbreviations used in the table:
- UPI: Ultra Path Interconnect
- TDP: Thermal Design Power
- FMA: Number of Intel AVX-512 Fused-Multiply Add (FMA) units
- HT: Hyper-Threading
- TB: Turbo Boost 2.0
- VT: Virtualization Technology (includes VT-x and VT-d)
- SST-PP: Speed Select Technology - Performance Profile
- PMem: Intel Optane Persistent Memory 200 Series support
- RAS: Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability: Std = Standard, Adv = Advanced
The processors that support SST-PP offer three distinct operating points that are defined by a core count with a base speed associated with that core count. The operating point is selected during the boot process and cannot be changed at runtime.
* L3 cache is 1.375 MB per core for all processors except the Platinum 8356H which has 4.47 MB per core
Two-processor configurations
The SR860 V2 can be used with only two processors installed. Most core functions of the server (including the XClarity Controller) are connected to processors 1 and 2 as shown in the System architecture section.
With only two processors, the server has the following capabilities:
- 24 memory DIMMs for a 3TB maximum
- Up to 12 PMem modules
- Slots 1-4 and 9-12 are not available
- GPUs not supported
- NVMe Switch Adapters not supported
- Up to 8x NVMe drives
- If the 3-slot riser is used for slots 5-7 (Riser 1), then NVMe drives are not supported
Some drive bay configurations require 4 processors. See the table in the Supported drive bay combinations section for details.
UEFI operating modes
The SR860 V2 offers preset operating modes that affect energy consumption and performance. These modes are a collection of predefined low-level UEFI settings that simplify the task of tuning the server to suit your business and workload requirements.
The following table lists the feature codes that allow you to specify the mode you wish to preset in the factory for CTO orders.
UK and EU customers: For compliance with the ERP Lot9 regulation, you should select feature BFYE. For some systems, you may not be able to make a selection, in which case, it will be automatically derived by the configurator.
The preset modes for the SR860 V2 are as follows:
- Maximum Performance Mode (feature BFYB): Achieves maximum performance but with higher power consumption and lower energy efficiency.
- Minimal Power Mode (feature BFYC): Minimize the absolute power consumption of the system.
- Efficiency Favoring Power Savings Mode (feature BFYD): Maximize the performance/watt efficiency with a bias towards power savings. This is the favored mode for SPECpower benchmark testing, for example.
- Efficiency Favoring Performance Mode (feature BFYE): Maximize the performance/watt efficiency with a bias towards performance. This is the favored mode for Energy Star certification, for example.
For details about these preset modes, and all other performance and power efficiency UEFI settings offered in the SR860 V2, see the paper "Tuning UEFI Settings for Performance and Energy Efficiency on Intel Xeon Scalable Processor-Based ThinkSystem Servers", available from https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp1477.
Memory options
The SR860 V2 uses Lenovo TruDDR4 memory and supports 12 DIMMs per processor, which corresponds to 48 DIMMs with four processors installed. Each processor has six memory channels with two DIMMs per channel. With 256 GB 3DS RDIMMs installed, a 4-socket server supports a total of 12 TB of system memory.
The SR860 V2 also supports Intel Optane Persistent Memory 200 Series, as described in the Persistent Memory section.
Memory operates at up to 3200 MHz at two DIMMs per channel, depending on the processor model selected. If the processor selected has a memory bus speed of 2666 MHz or 2933 MHz, then all DIMMs will operate at that speed.
The following table lists the memory options that are available for the server.
Lenovo TruDDR4 memory uses the highest quality components that are sourced from Tier 1 DRAM suppliers and only memory that meets the strict requirements of Lenovo is selected. It is compatibility tested and tuned to maximize performance and reliability. From a service and support standpoint, Lenovo TruDDR4 memory automatically assumes the system warranty, and Lenovo provides service and support worldwide.
The following rules apply when selecting the memory configuration:
- Only specific DIMM quantities are supported:
- For 16GB and 256GB DIMMs, only quantities of 1, 4, 6 or 12 DIMMs per processor are supported
- For 32GB, 64GB and 128GB DIMMs, only quantities of 1, 4, 6, 8 or 12 DIMMs per processor are supported
- The server supports RDIMMs and 3DS RDIMMs; UDIMMs and LRDIMMs are not supported
- Mixing RDIMMs and 3DS RDIMMs is not supported
- Mixing 128GB and 256GB 3DS RDIMMs is not supported
- Mixing x4 and x8 DIMMs is supported
- Additional restrictions may apply when mixing DIMM capacities – use the Memory Wizard to determine if your memory configuration is supported.
- If 128GB or 256GB 3DS DIMMs are selected, at most 24 front drive bays can be configured
- If 256GB 3DS DIMMs are selected, at most 16 front drive bays can be configured
For best performance, consider the following:
- Populate memory DIMMs in quantities of 6 or 12 per processor, so that all memory channels are used.
- Populate memory channels so they all have the same total memory capacity.
- Ensure all memory controllers on a processor socket have the same DIMM configuration.
- All processor sockets on the same physical server should have the same DIMM configuration.
The following memory protection technologies are supported:
- ECC
- SDDC (for x4-based memory DIMMs; look for "x4" in the DIMM description)
- ADDDC (for x4-based memory DIMMs)
- Memory mirroring
See the Lenovo Press article "RAS Features of the Lenovo ThinkSystem Intel Servers" for more information about memory RAS features: https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp1711-ras-features-of-the-lenovo-thinksystem-intel-servers
If memory channel mirroring is used, then DIMMs must be installed in pairs or sets of three (minimum of one pair or set of three per processor), and all DIMMs in the pair or set of three must be identical in type and size. 50% of the installed capacity is available to the operating system.
Persistent memory
The SR860 V2 server supports Intel Optane Persistent Memory 200 Series, a new class of memory and storage technology explicitly architected for data center usage. Persistent memory is an innovative technology that delivers a unique combination of affordable large memory capacity and persistence (non-volatility). It offers significantly lower latency than fetching data from SSDs, even NVMe SSDs, and offers higher capacities than system memory.
Persistent memory technology can help boost the performance of data-intensive applications such as SAP HANA. When data is stored closer to the processor on nonvolatile media, applications can see significant overall improvement in performance.
The following table lists the ordering information for the supported persistent memory modules.
The following are the requirements when installing persistent memory (PMem) modules:
- Only App Direct Mode is supported. Memory Mode and Mixed Mode are not supported.
- All processors that the SR860 V2 supports also support the PMem modules listed in the table below.
- All PMem modules operate at 2666 MHz. Installed memory DIMMs will also operate at 2666 MHz.
- All installed PMem modules must be the same size. Mixing PMem modules of different capacities is not supported.
- Maximum 6 PMem modules per processor (install 1 in each memory channel).
- For each memory channel with both a PMem module and a memory DIMM installed, the PMem module is installed in channel slot 1 (DIMM1, closer to the processor) and the DIMM is installed in channel slot 0 (DIMM0).
- Both interleaved and non-interleaved modes are supported.
- To maximize performance, balance all memory channels
- Memory mirroring is not supported with PMem modules installed
- At most 24x 2.5-inch drives can be installed when any PMem modules are installed. The lower backplanes (BP4, BP5 and BP6) must remain unpopulated.
- Ambient temperature cannot exceed 30°C
- Only the following operating systems support PMem modules in the SR860 V2:
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP2 or later
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 Xen SP2 or later
In App Direct Mode, only the combinations of RDIMMs and PMem modules listed in the following table are supported. A required RDIMM:PMem ratio of between 1:1 and 1:4 must be met.
Tip: 16GB DIMMs are not supported in App Direct Mode because they do not meet the required 1:4 ratio.
* The actual user capacity of PMem modules is less than the stated amount. For example, a 128GB PMem module has 126.7GB usable storage.
† Density ratio of system memory to persistent memory, RDIMM:PMem; 4-Socket-capable third-generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors only support RDIMM:Pmem density ratios of between 1:1 and 1:4
‡ See the Memory capacity of processors section for more information
PMem modules offer the following memory protection technologies:
- ECC
- Device failure recovery - SDDC
- Die sparing - DDDC
- Patrol scrubbing
For more information, see the Intel Optane Persistent Memory 200 Series product guide, https://lenovopress.com/LP1380
Internal storage
The SR860 V2 supports up to 48x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drive bays, up to 24 of which can be NVMe or AnyBay drive bays instead. All 48x drive bays are hot-swap and all front-accessible. The server also supports internal M.2 drives (one or two, installed in an adapter), or rear-accessible hot-swap 7mm SSDs.
Note: M.2 and 7mm drive support is mutually exclusive, as they both use the same connectors.
In this section:
NVMe drive support
The SR860 V2 supports up to 24x NVMe drives to maximize storage performance.
- Up to 16 NVMe drives with direct connections to the processors
- No oversubscription (each x4 drive has a full x4 (4 lanes) connection to the processor)
- 4 drives are connected to each processor for balanced performance
- 16 NVMe drives precludes the use of the 3-slot riser (Slots 5-7). See I/O expansion options for details.
- Up to 24 NVMe drives using direct connections plus NVMe switch adapters or retimers
- No oversubscription (each x4 drive has a full x4 (4 lanes) connection to the processor)
- Each NVMe Retimer adapter or 1610-8P switch adapter has 4 drives attached (no oversubscription)
Riser 1 support with NVMe drives: The use of the 3-slot riser for Riser 1 is mutually exclusive with 8 of the onboard NVMe ports as they use the same connectors. See the System architecture and I/O expansion options sections for details.
The specifics of these configurations are covered in the Supported drive bay combinations and Controller selections sections.
The tables in those sections indicate the number of NVMe drives in each configuration plus the subscription ratio. The subscription ratio is the number of PCIe lanes from the processor compared to the number of lanes to the drives. A ratio of 1:1 means all drives get the full number of lanes they need to maximize drive performance (currently 4 lanes per drive). A ratio of 1:2 means each drive only gets the half the bandwidth from the processor.
In addition, the server supports two 7mm NVMe drives for use as boot drives. These two drives are connected via separate RAID controller connected to a single PCIe 3.0 x2 host interface. See the 7mm drives section for details.
Tri-Mode support
The RAID 940-8i and RAID 940-16i adapters also support NVMe through a feature named Tri-Mode support (or Trimode support). This feature enables the use of NVMe U.3 drives at the same time as SAS and SATA drives. Tri-Mode requires an AnyBay backplane. Cabling of the controller to the backplanes is the same as with SAS/SATA drives, and the NVMe drives are connected via a PCIe x1 link to the controller.
NVMe drives connected using Tri-Mode support provide better performance than SAS or SATA drives: A SATA SSD has a data rate of 6Gbps, a SAS SSD has a data rate of 12Gbps, whereas an NVMe U.3 Gen 4 SSD with a PCIe x1 link will have a data rate of 16Gbps. NVMe drives typically also have lower latency and higher IOPS compared to SAS and SATA drives. Tri-Mode is supported with U.3 NVMe drives and requires an AnyBay backplane.
Tri-Mode requires U.3 drives: Only NVMe drives with a U.3 interface are supported. U.2 drives are not supported. See the Internal drive options section for the U.3 drives supported by the server.
Front drive bays
The front drive bay are configured using 8-bay backplanes. The three available backplanes are:
- 8-bay 2.5-inch SAS/SATA backplane
- 8-bay 2.5-inch AnyBay backplane
- 8-bay 2.5-inch NVMe backplane
Tip: The SR860 V2 does not support 3.5-inch drive bays.
The locations of the backplanes is shown in the following figure.
Figure 10. Backplanes
The server supports combinations of these drive backplanes as listed in the Supported drive bay combinations section.
Ordering information for the backplanes is listed in the following table.
Field upgrades: All front backplanes are available as part numbers for field upgrades along with require cable option kits, as described in the Field upgrades section below.
Common backplanes: The AnyBay and NVMe backplanes listed in the above table use the same physical circuit board. Feature codes B8LM and BCQM use a backplane with eight bays where each bay has both a SAS/SATA connection and an NVMe connection. The difference is which connectors on the backplane are cabled: NVMe and SAS/SATA or just NVMe. Both feature codes use backplane SBB7A06906.
Supported drive bay combinations
The following table shows the supported drive bay combinations - SAS/SATA, AnyBay or NVMe drives. The table lists the backplanes required for each drive bay combination.
Some configurations require 4 processors be installed. This is noted in the table.
The table also indicates whether the combination permits the use of the 3-slot riser in Riser 1 (slots 5-7). Those configurations that don't support the 3-slot riser have 16 or more AnyBay or NVMe drives, or are an upgrade path for 16 drives. Such configurations can use the 2-slot riser (slots 5 & 6) instead.
The choice of storage controller for each configuration is listed in the Controller selections section.
§ The text in parenthesis refers to the subscription ratio. See the NVMe support section for details.
‡ Configurations that have 16 AnyBay or NVMe drives (or are an upgrade path for 16 drives) do not support the use of the 3-Slot Riser (Riser Z, slots 5-7)
* Depending on the controllers used in this configuration, the 3-Slot Riser may not be supported. See Controller selections section for details.
Controller selections
This section helps you determine with storage adapter are supported for your desired drive bay configuration.
In the tables, the controllers are grouped as follows:
- RAID/HBA 8i corresponds to any of the following:
- ThinkSystem RAID 530-8i PCIe 12Gb Adapter, 7Y37A01082
- ThinkSystem RAID 5350-8i PCIe 12Gb Adapter, 4Y37A72482
- ThinkSystem RAID 540-8i PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter, 4Y37A78834
- ThinkSystem RAID 930-8i 2GB Flash PCIe 12Gb Adapter, 7Y37A01084
- ThinkSystem RAID 9350-8i 2GB Flash PCIe 12Gb Adapter, 4Y37A72483
- ThinkSystem RAID 940-8i 4GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter, 4Y37A09728
- ThinkSystem RAID 940-8i 8GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter, 4Y37A09729
- ThinkSystem 430-8i SAS/SATA 12Gb HBA, 7Y37A01088
- ThinkSystem 4350-8i SAS/SATA 12Gb HBA, 4Y37A72480
- ThinkSystem 440-8i SAS/SATA PCIe Gen4 12Gb HBA, 4Y37A78601
- RAID/HBA 16i corresponds to any of the following:
- ThinkSystem RAID 530-16i PCIe 12Gb Adapter, 4Y37A09727
- ThinkSystem RAID 930-16i 4GB Flash PCIe 12Gb Adapter, 7Y37A01085
- ThinkSystem RAID 9350-16i 4GB Flash PCIe 12Gb Adapter, 4Y37A72485
- ThinkSystem RAID 940-16i 4GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter, 4Y37A78600
- ThinkSystem RAID 940-16i 8GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter, 4Y37A09730
- ThinkSystem 430-16i SAS/SATA 12Gb HBA, 7Y37A01089
- ThinkSystem 4350-16i SAS/SATA 12Gb HBA, 4Y37A72481
- ThinkSystem 440-16i SAS/SATA PCIe Gen4 12Gb HBA, 4Y37A78602
- RAID 32i corresponds to the following:
- ThinkSystem RAID 940-32i 8GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter, 4Y37A09733
- Retimer/1610-8P corresponds to either of the following:
- ThinkSystem 1610-8P NVMe Switch Adapter, 4Y37A09764 (only 4 ports are used)
- ThinkSystem 4-Port PCIe Gen4 NVMe Retimer Adapter, 4C57A65446
- OB SATA (onboard SATA) corresponds to the following in CTO orders:
- On Board SATA Software RAID Mode, feature AVV0
- OB NVMe (onboard NVMe) corresponds to the following in CTO orders:
- Non RAID NVMe, feature BC4V
- Intel VROC (VMD NVMe RAID) Intel SSD Only, feature B9X7
- Intel VROC (VMD NVMe RAID) Premium, feature B96G
All configurations also support the 7mm rear drive bays (which can can be either SATA or NVMe), or they can support M.2 drives. See the 7mm drives and M.2 drives sections for details. 7mm drive support and M.2 drive support is mutually exclusive.
The following table lists the supported drive bay combinations, plus the list of supported controller combinations supported by each of those drive bay combinations. Information about the controllers can be found in the Controllers for internal storage section.
Some configurations require 4 processors be installed. This is noted in the table.
The table also indicates whether the combination permits the use of the 3-slot riser (slots 5-7). Those configurations that don't support the 3-slot riser have 16 or more AnyBay or NVMe drives, or are an upgrade path for 16 drives. Such configurations can use the 2-slot riser (slots 5 & 6) instead.
Configuration numbering: The letters A-R in the first column matches the configurations listed in the table in the preceding section.
Field upgrades
The SR860 V2 is orderable without drive bays, allowing you to add a backplane, cabling and controllers as field upgrades. The server also supports upgrading some configurations by adding additional front drive bays, adapters, and cables.
Each row of the following table represents a supported upgrade path. Any other upgrades may not be supported.
Configuration numbering: The letters A-R in the first two columns match the configurations listed in the tables in the preceding sections.
To add drive bays you will need to order both drive backplanes and cable kits. Backplane kits do not include cables.
* Abbreviations such as "RAID/HBA 16i Adapter" refer to a group of supported adapters; these are described in the Controller selections section
Cable kits for field upgrades
The following table lists the contents of each cable kits that is used as described in the preceding Field upgrades section.
When adding drive bays, you will also need to add the appropriate storage controller(s). Consult the tables in the Controller selections section to determine what controller sections are supported and what additional controllers you will need. Controllers are described in the Controllers for internal storage section.
M.2 drives
The SR860 V2 supports one or two M.2 form-factor SATA or NVMe drives for use as an operating system boot solution or as additional storage. The M.2 drives install into an M.2 module which is mounted vertically in the server between the two upper riser cards as shown in Figure 6.
M.2 and 7mm drive support: The M.2 module and 7mm drive enclosure connect to the same ports on the system board. As a result, they are mutually exclusive.
There are three different M.2 modules supported, as listed in the following table.
* The ThinkSystem M.2 SATA/NVMe 2-Bay Enablement Kit (4Y37A09738) does not have integrated RAID functionality and on the SR860 V2, does not support VROC RAID.
Supported drives are listed in the Internal drive options section.
The M.2 SATA 2-Bay RAID Enablement Kit (4Y37A09739) has the following features:
- Supports one or two SATA M.2 drives
- Support 42mm, 60mm, 80mm and 110mm drive form factors (2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110)
- RAID support via an onboard Marvell 88SE9230 SATA RAID Controller
- Support JBOD, RAID-0 and RAID-1 (RAID support requires two M.2 drives)
- PCIe 2.0 x2 host interface; 6Gbps SATA connection to the drives
- Management and configuration support via UEFI and OS-based tools
- Supports monitoring and reporting of events and temperature through I2C
- Firmware update via Lenovo firmware update tools
The M.2 NVMe 2-Bay RAID Enablement Kit (4Y37A09750) has the following features:
- Supports one or two NVMe M.2 drives
- Support 42mm, 60mm, 80mm and 110mm drive form factors (2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110)
- RAID support via an onboard Marvell 88NR2241 NVMe RAID Controller
- With 1 drive, supports single-drive RAID-0
- With 2 drives, supports 2-drive RAID-0, 2-drive RAID-1, or two single-drive RAID-0 arrays
- PCIe 3.0 x2 host interface; PCIe 3.0 x1 connection to each drive
- Management and configuration support via UEFI and OS-based tools
- Supports monitoring and reporting of events and temperature through I2C
- Firmware update via Lenovo firmware update tools
The M.2 SATA/NVMe 2-Bay Enablement Kit (4Y37A09738) has the following features:
- Supports one or two M.2 drives, either SATA or NVMe
- When two drives installed, they must be either both SATA or both NVMe
- Support 42mm, 60mm, 80mm and 110mm drive form factors (2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110)
- JBOD native support; no built-in RAID support, and on the SR860 V2, no VROC RAID support
- Either 6Gbps SATA or PCIe 3.0 x1 interface to the drives depending on the drives installed
- Supports monitoring and reporting of events and temperature through I2C
- Firmware update via Lenovo firmware update tools
For field upgrades, the SR860 V2 also requires an additional M.2 cable kit. Ordering information is listed in the following table.
| Part number | Description |
|---|---|
| 4X97A59828 | ThinkSystem SR860 V2 M.2 Cable Accessories Kit
|
For further details about M.2 components, see the ThinkSystem M.2 Drives and M.2 Adapters product guide:
https://lenovopress.com/lp0769-thinksystem-m2-drives-adapters
7mm drives
The SR860 V2 supports two 7mm drives, either both SATA or both NVMe, at the rear of the server. These drives go in the space between the two upper riser cards, as shown in the following figure.
M.2 and 7mm drive support: The M.2 module and 7mm drive enclosure connect to the same ports on the system board. As a result, they are mutually exclusive.
Ordering information for the 7mm drive bays is in the following table.
Each drive enclosure includes an integrated controller providing RAID functions.
The 7mm SATA RAID Drive Kit has the following features:
- Supports 1 or 2 SATA hot-swap drives; drives are 7mm high and 2.5-inches wide
- Integrated controller based on the Marvell 88SE9230 SATA RAID Controller
- PCIe 2.0 x2 host interface to the server system board
- Provides 6 Gbps SATA connectivity to the drives
- Supports JBOD, RAID-0 and RAID-1
- Management and configuration support via UEFI and OS-based tools
- Supports monitoring and reporting of events and temperature through I2C
- Firmware update via Lenovo firmware update tools
The 7mm NVMe RAID Drive Kit has the following features:
- Supports 1 or 2 NVMe hot-swap drives; drives are 7mm high and 2.5-inches wide
- Integrated controller based on the Marvell 88NR2241 NVMe RAID Controller
- PCIe 3.0 x2 host interface to the server system board
- Provides PCIe 3.0 x1 connectivity to each drive
- With 1 drive, supports single-drive RAID-0
- With 2 drives, supports 2-drive RAID-0, 2-drive RAID-1, or two single-drive RAID-0 arrays
- Management and configuration support via UEFI and OS-based tools
- Supports monitoring and reporting of events and temperature through I2C
- Firmware update via Lenovo firmware update tools
SED encryption key management with SKLM
The server supports self-encrypting drives (SEDs) as listed in the Internal drive options section. To effectively manage a large deployment of these drives in Lenovo servers, IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager (SKLM) offers a centralized key management solution.
A Lenovo Feature on Demand (FoD) upgrade is used to enable this SKLM support in the management processor of the server. The following table lists the part numbers and feature codes for the upgrades.
The IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager software is available from Lenovo using the ordering information listed in the following table.
Controllers for internal storage
The SR860 V2 supports offers a variety of controller options for internal drives:
- For 2.5-inch drives:
- Onboard SATA ports with software RAID support (Intel VROC SATA RAID, formerly known as Intel RSTe)
- Onboard NVMe ports with software RAID support (Intel VROC NVMe RAID)
- RAID adapters and HBAs for SAS/SATA drives (RAID 940-16i also supports NVMe)
- NVMe Switch adapter for NVMe drives
- For 7mm drive bays in the rear of the server (see the 7mm drives section)
- SATA controller integrated into the 7mm drive bay enclosure
- NVMe controller integrated into the 7mm drive bay enclosure
- For M.2 drives internal to the server (see M.2 drives section)
- SATA controller integrated on the M.2 SATA 2-Bay RAID Enablement Kit
- NVMe controller integrated on the M.2 NVMe 2-Bay RAID Enablement Kit
The onboard SATA controller has the following features:
- Controller integrated into the Intel processor
- Supports up to 8 SATA drives
- 6 Gbps SATA host interface
- Supports RAID-0, 1, 5, 10 (Intel VROC SATA RAID, previously known as RSTe)
- Supports JBOD
- Supports HDDs and SSDs; can be mixed
The onboard NVMe support has the following features:
- Controller integrated into the Intel processor
- Supports up to 16 NVMe drives
- Each drive has PCIe 3.0 x4 host interface
- Supports JBOD - Intel and non-Intel NVMe SSDs - no license required
- Supports RAID-0, 1, 5, 10 (Intel VROC NVMe RAID) - Intel NVMe SSDs only unless VROC Premium license is installed
- VROC Premium also extends to any drives connected via an NVMe Switch Adapter
The following table lists the controllers and adapters used for the internal 2.5-inch drive bays of the SR860 V2 server.
Configuration notes:
- Supercap support limits the number of RAID adapters installable: As indicated in the table, the RAID 930 and RAID 940 adapters include and require a power module (supercap) to power the flash memory. The server supports up to 4 supercaps, installed in a dedicated holder adjacent to the top riser slots as shown in Figure 6. The number of supercaps supported also determines the maximum number of internal + external RAID 930/940 adapters that can be installed in the server.
- Field upgrades: The RAID 930 and RAID 940 adapter part numbers include both the supercap and the supercap cable.
- 7mm drive support: The storage adapters listed in the table below do not provide connectivity to the 7mm drive bays that are optionally available at the rear of the server. The 7mm drives have their own independent RAID controller. See the 7mm drives section for details.
The RAID 940-8i and RAID 940-16i adapters also support NVMe through a feature named Tri-Mode support (or Trimode support). This feature enables the use of NVMe U.3 drives at the same time as SAS and SATA drives. Tri-Mode requires an AnyBay backplane. Cabling of the controller to the backplanes is the same as with SAS/SATA drives, and the NVMe drives are connected via a PCIe x1 link to the controller.
NVMe drives connected using Tri-Mode support provide better performance than SAS or SATA drives: A SATA SSD has a data rate of 6Gbps, a SAS SSD has a data rate of 12Gbps, whereas an NVMe U.3 Gen 4 SSD with a PCIe x1 link will have a data rate of 16Gbps. NVMe drives typically also have lower latency and higher IOPS compared to SAS and SATA drives. Tri-Mode is supported with U.3 NVMe drives and requires an AnyBay backplane.
Tri-Mode requires U.3 drives: Only NVMe drives with a U.3 interface are supported. U.2 drives are not supported. See the Internal drive options section for the U.3 drives supported by the server.
- E810 Ethernet and X350 RAID/HBAs: The use of both an Intel E810 network adapter and an X350 HBA/RAID adapter (9350, 5350 and 4350) is supported, however E810 firmware CVL4.3 or later is required. For details, see Support Tip HT513226.
Intel VROC onboard RAID
Intel VROC (Virtual RAID on CPU) is a feature of the Intel processor that enables Integrated RAID support.
There are two separate functions of VROC in the SR860 V2:
- Intel VROC SATA RAID, formerly known as Intel RSTe
- Intel VROC NVMe RAID
VROC SATA RAID (RSTe) is available and supported with all SATA drives. It offers a 6 Gb/s connection to each drive and on the SR860 V2 implements RAID levels 0, 1, 5, and 10. RAID 1 is limited to 2 drives per array, and RAID 10 is limited to 4 drives per array. Hot-spare functionality is also supported.
VROC NVMe RAID offers RAID support for any NVMe drives directly connected to the ports on the server's system board or via adapters such as NVMe retimers or NVMe switch adapters. On the SR860 V2, RAID levels implemented are based on the VROC feature selected as indicated in the following table. RAID 1 is limited to 2 drives per array, and RAID 10 is limited to 4 drives per array. Hot-spare functionality is also supported.
Performance tip: For best performance with VROC NVMe RAID, the drives in an array should all be connected to the same processor. Spanning processors is possible however performance will be unpredictable and should be evaluated based on your workload.
The SR860 V2 supports the VROC NVMe RAID offerings listed in the following table. The VROC Intel SSD Only offering only supports RAID on Intel branded NVMe SSDs; non-Intel branded NVMe SSDs cannot be configured in a RAID array.
Tip: These feature codes and part numbers are only for VROC RAID using NVMe drives, not SATA drives
Configuration notes:
- If a feature code is ordered in a CTO build, the VROC functionality is enabled in the factory. For field upgrades, order a part number and it will be fulfilled as a Feature on Demand (FoD) license which can then be activated via the XCC management processor user interface.
Virtualization support: Virtualization support for Intel VROC is as follows:
- VROC SATA RAID (RSTe): VROC SATA RAID is supported with Windows, RHEL and SLES, however it is not supported by virtualization hypervisors such as ESXi, KVM, Xen, and Hyper-V. Virtualization is only supported on the onboard SATA ports in AHCI (non-RAID) mode.
- VROC (VMD) NVMe RAID: VROC (VMD) NVMe RAID is supported by ESXi, KVM, Xen, and Hyper-V. ESXi support is limited to RAID 1 only; other RAID levels are not supported. Windows and Linux OSes support VROC RAID NVMe, both for host boot functions and for guest OS function, and RAID-0, 1, 5, and 10 are supported. On ESXi, VROC is supported with both boot and data drives.
For specifications about the RAID adapters and HBAs supported by the SR860 V2, see the ThinkSystem RAID Adapter and HBA Comparison, available from:
https://lenovopress.com/lp1288-lenovo-thinksystem-raid-adapter-and-hba-reference#sr860-v2-support=SR860%2520V2
For details about these adapters, see the relevant product guide:
- SAS HBAs: https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/hba
- RAID adapters: https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/raid
Internal drive options
The following tables list the drive options for internal storage of the server.
2.5-inch hot-swap drives:
- 2.5-inch hot-swap 12 Gb SAS HDDs
- 2.5-inch hot-swap 6 Gb SATA HDDs
- 2.5-inch hot-swap 24 Gb SAS SSDs
- 2.5-inch hot-swap 12 Gb SAS SSDs
- 2.5-inch hot-swap 6 Gb SATA SSDs
- 2.5-inch hot-swap PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs
- 2.5-inch hot-swap PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSDs
2.5-inch 7mm hot-swap drives:
M.2 drive support: The use of M.2 drives requires an additional adapter as described in the M.2 drives subsection.
SED support: The tables include a column to indicate which drives support SED encryption. The encryption functionality can be disabled if needed. Note: Not all SED-enabled drives have "SED" in the description.
PCIe 4.0 NVMe drive support: When installed in this server, PCIe 4.0 NVMe drives will operate at PCIe 3.0 speeds.
Internal backup units
The server does not support any internal backup units, such as tape drives or RDX drives.
I/O expansion options
The SR860 V2 has up to 14 PCIe 3.0 slots plus an OCP 3.0 slot reserved for an Ethernet adapter.
The following figure shows the locations of the PCIe slots.
Figure 12. SR860 V2 slot numbering
Physically x16 slots: Many of the x8 slots in the server have a physical x16 connector. This means that the slot mechanically accepts an adapter that has the longer x16 edge connector. However since the slot is electrically x8, it only has eight PCIe lanes for data transfer and only has the performance of a x8 slot. If a x8 slot is physically x8, that means a x16 cannot physically be installed in the slot.
The slots are grouped on risers or directly on the system planar, as shown in the figure:
- Riser 2 (x32 riser connection to Expansion Tray):
- Slot 1: PCIe x8 FHFL (physically x16) (not present if slot 2 is PCIe x16) (connects to CPU 4)
- Slot 2: PCIe x8 FHFL (physically x16) or PCIe x16 FHFL double-wide (CPU 4)
- Slot 3: PCIe x8 FHFL (physically x16) (not present if slot 4 is PCIe x16) (CPU 4)
- Slot 4: PCIe x8 FHFL (physically x16) or PCIe x16 FHFL double-wide (CPU 4)
- Riser 1 (x16 riser slot on system planar with two additional x16 cabled connections):
- Slot 5: PCIe x16 FHHL (CPU 2) or PCIe x8 FHHL with 2-slot riser (CPU 2)
- Slot 6: PCIe x16 FHHL (CPU 1) or PCIe x8 FHHL with 2-slot riser (CPU 1)
- Slot 7: PCIe x16 FHHL (not present if 2-slot riser is selected) (CPU 2)*
- Slot 8: OCP 3.0 slot with PCIe x16 connection (CPU 2)
- Riser 3 (x32 riser connection to Expansion Tray):
- Slot 9: PCIe x8 FHFL (physically x16) (not present if slot 10 is PCIe x16) (CPU 3)
- Slot 10: PCIe x8 FHFL (physically x16) or PCIe x16 FHFL double-wide (CPU 3)
- Slot 11: PCIe x8 FHFL (physically x16) (not present if slot 12 is PCIe x16) (CPU 3)
- Slot 12: PCIe x8 FHFL (physically x16) or PCIe x16 FHFL double-wide (CPU 3)
- System planar slots:
- Slot 13: PCIe x16 LP (CPU 1)
- Slot 14: PCIe x8 LP (physically x8) (CPU 1)
- Slot 15: PCIe x8 LP (physically x8) (CPU 1)
Riser 2 and Riser 3 support two different riser card selections:
- 4x PCIe 3.0 x8 slots (physically x16) supporting single-wide GPUs and other FHFL adapters - Feature code BAW9
- 2x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots supporting double-wide GPUs and other FHFL adapters - Feature code BAW8
Riser 1 supports two different riser card selections:
- 3x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, slots 5, 6, & 7, supporting FHHL adapters - Feature code BAW7. The connections of these slots is shown in the System architecture section:
- Slot 5 connects to CPU 2 via the riser slot
- Slot 6 connects to CPU 1 via a cable to a connector on the system board
- Slot 7 connects to CPU 2 via a cable to a connector on the system board
Note: The use of this riser precludes the use of 8 onboard NVMe drive connections, since they use the same connectors.
- 2x PCIe 3.0 x8 slots (physically x16), slots 5 & 6, supporting FHHL adapters - Feature code BAW6.
- Slot 5 connects to CPU 2 via the riser slot
- Slot 6 connects to CPU 2 via the riser slot
Note: This riser still permits the use of the 8 onboard NVMe drive connections that the 3-slot riser consumes.
The riser cards supported are listed in the following table.
Network adapters
The server has a dedicated OCP 3.0 SFF slot with PCIe 3.0 x16 host interface. See Figure 3 for the location of the OCP slot.
The following table lists the supported OCP adapters. One port can optionally be shared with the XCC management processor for Wake-on-LAN and NC-SI support. Only one OCP card can be installed in the server.
The following table lists additional supported network adapters that can be installed in the regular PCIe slots.
For details about these adapters, see the relevant product guide:
- Ethernet adapters: https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/ethernet
- InfiniBand adapters: https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/infiniband
Fibre Channel host bus adapters
The following table lists the Fibre Channel HBAs supported by the server.
For more information, see the list of Lenovo Press Product Guides in the Host bus adapters category:
https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/hba
SAS adapters for external storage
The following table lists SAS HBAs and RAID adapters supported by the server for use with external storage.
Mixing storage adapter families: The following HBA/RAID adapter combinations are supported:
- X30 external adapters with other X30 adapters (internal or external)
- X40 external adapters with other X40 adapters (internal or external)
- X40 external adapters with X350 internal adapters
The following HBA/RAID adapter combinations are not supported:
- X30 adapters (internal or external) with X40 adapters (internal or external)
- X30 adapters (internal or external) with X350 internal adapters
The RAID 930-8e, like other RAID 930 and RAID 940 adapters, uses a flash power module (supercap) and the server supports up to four supercaps. The number of 930-8e RAID adapters supported is based on how many supercaps can be installed in the server. For example, if your configuration uses two RAID 930/940 adapters for internal storage, then you can only install two RAID 930-8e adapters, since there is only space for four supercaps total.
For details about these adapters, see the relevant product guide:
- SAS HBAs: https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/hba
- RAID adapters: https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/raid
The following table compares the specifications of the external SAS HBAs and RAID adapters.
* SAS HBAs support SEDs (self-encrypting drives) by using software on the server and simply passing SED commands through the HBA to the drives. SED support by RAID controllers is provided using the built-in MegaRAID SafeStore functionality of the adapter.
To compare these adapters, see the ThinkSystem RAID Adapter and HBA Comparison Reference:
https://lenovopress.com/lp1288-thinksystem-raid-adapter-and-hba-reference#internal-or-external-ports=External
Flash storage adapters
All supported flash storage adapters are now withdrawn from marketing.
The server supports the PCIe Flash Storage adapters listed in the following table.
PCIe 3.0 host interface: When installed in this server, the PM1735 adapter operates at PCIe 3.0 speeds.
For details about these adapters, see the Lenovo Press product guides in the Flash Adapters category:
https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/ssdadapter
GPU adapters
The SR860 V2 supports the graphics processing units (GPUs) listed in the following table:
For details about these GPUs, see the ThinkSystem and ThinkAgile GPU Summary:
https://lenovopress.com/lp0768-thinksystem-thinkagile-gpu-summary
The following rules apply when using GPUs:
- Select the correct riser, as listed in the table below.
- Installed GPUs must be identical
- Some NVIDIA A Series GPUs are available as two feature codes, one with a CEC chip and one without a CEC chip (ones without the CEC chip have "w/o CEC" in the name). The CEC is a secondary Hardware Root of Trust (RoT) module that provides an additional layer of security, which can be used by customers who have high regulatory requirements or high security standards. NVIDIA uses a multi-layered security model and hence the protection offered by the primary Root of Trust embedded in the GPU is expected to be sufficient for most customers. The CEC defeatured products still offer Secure Boot, Secure Firmware Update, Firmware Rollback Protection, and In-Band Firmware Update Disable. Specifically, without the CEC chip, the GPU does not support Key Revocation or Firmware Attestation. CEC and non-CEC GPUs of the same type of GPU can be mixed in field upgrades.
GPUs other than the NVIDIA T4 require an auxiliary power cable. For all other GPUs, the necessary auxiliary power cables are automatically selected as part of any factor (CTO) order. However when ordering these GPUs as field upgrades, you will need to also order the power cable separately. One part number is needed per GPU.
Note: The auxiliary power cable is not required for the NVIDIA T4 GPU
Cooling
The server has eight 60 mm hot-swap variable-speed fans at the front of the server and all eight fans are standard in all models. The server offers N+1 redundancy, meaning that one fan can fail and the server still operates normally.
In addition, each of the two upper riser cages has two integrated dual-rotor fans. The pair of fans offer rotor redundancy - a riser cage can tolerate a single rotor failure and continue to operate.
Each power supply also includes an integrated fan.
The eight front fans are installed in a 4U-high unit as shown in the following figure. The eight fans are installed in six modules in vertical bays which comprise of either 1 fan or 2 fans, depending on the location of the bay:
- Fan modules 1, 3, 4 and 6: Contain 1 fan (bottom only; top bay remains open)
- Fan modules 2 and 5: Contain 2 fans
Figure 13. SR860 V2 front system fans
When servicing the fan modules, you remove the modules from the top of the unit (hot-swap). In the case of fan modules 2 and 5, two fans are removed at the same time. Although the server supports N+1 redundancy (that is, supporting the failure of 1 fan while maintaining server operation), the server supports the removal of two fans for the time it takes to undertake a fan replacement: remove the module, replace the fan, reinsert the module.
The server supports two types of fan modules:
- Standard fan modules: Bottom fan is a single-rotor fan, top fan is a dual-rotor fan
- Performance fan modules: Both bottom and top fans are dual-rotor fans
Fan module types cannot be mixed. All six modules must be either all standard fan modules, or all performance fan modules.
Performance fan modules are required for certain configurations:
- CPU > 165W TDP
- CPU suffix is HL (large memory support)
- 128GB or 256GB 3DS RDIMMs installed
- Persistent Memory installed
The following table lists the CTO ordering information for the fan modules.
* For field upgrades, see the next table
The server supports upgrading all standard fan modules to performance fan modules, using the kit listed in the following table.
Power supplies
The server supports up to four redundant hot-swap power supplies. Redundancy can be configured as N+1 or N+N.
Tip: Use Lenovo Capacity Planner to determine exactly what power your server needs:
https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/solutions-and-software/software/lenovo-capacity-planner/solutions/ht504651
* BPK9 is initially only configurable in PRC and certain countries in the EET and WE markets. Worldwide support is planned in 2Q/2023.
The 750W Platinum and 1100W power supplies are auto-sensing and support both 110V AC (100-127V 50/60 Hz) and 220V AC (200-240V 50/60 Hz) power. The 750 W Titanium and 1800 W power supplies only supports 220V AC power. For China customers, all power supplies support 240V DC.
Power supply options do not include a line cord. For server configurations, the inclusion of a power cord is model dependent. Configure-to-order models can be configured without a power cord if desired.
Power supply LEDs
The supported hot-swap power supplies have the following LEDs:
- Power input LED:
- Green: The power supply is connected to the AC power source
- Off: The power supply is disconnected from the AC power source or a power problem has occurred
- Power output LED:
- Green: The server is on and the power supply is working normally
- Blinking green: The power supply is in Zero-output/Standby mode (see below)
- Off: The server is powered off, or the power supply is not working properly
- Power supply error LED:
- Off: The power supply is working normally
- Yellow: The power supply has failed
Zero-output mode: When Zero-output mode (also known as Standby mode or Cold Redundancy mode) is configured in XCC and the server power load is sufficiently low, one of the installed power supplies enters into the Standby state while the other one delivers entire load. When the power load increases, the standby power supply will switch to Active state to provide sufficient power to the server. Zero-output mode can be enabled or disabled in the XClarity Controller web interface, Server Configuration > Power Policy. If you select Disable, then both power supplies will be in the Active state.
Power cords
Line cords and rack power cables with C13 connectors can be ordered as listed in the following table.
110V customers: If you plan to use the 1100W power supply with a 110V power source, select a power cable that is rated above 10A. Power cables that are rated at 10A or below are not supported with 110V power.
Power cords (C19 connectors)
Line cords and rack power cables with C19 connectors can be ordered as listed in the following table.
Systems management
The SR860 V2 contains an integrated service processor, XClarity Controller (XCC), which provides advanced control, monitoring, and alerting functions. The XCC is based on the Pilot4 XE401 baseboard management controller (BMC) using a dual-core ARM Cortex A9 service processor.
Topics in this section:
- Local management
- System status with XClarity Mobile
- Remote management
- Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager
- Lenovo XClarity Administrator
- Lenovo XClarity Essentials
- Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager
- Lenovo Capacity Planner
Local management
The server offers a front operator panel with key LED status indicators, as shown in the following figure.
Tip: The Network LED only shows network activity of the installed OCP network adapter.
Figure 14. Front operator panel
The SR860 V2 includes an pull-out integrated diagnostics panel with LCD display (optional for customers in China, standard for all other markets) as shown in the following figure.
Figure 15. Integrated diagnostics panel with LCD display
The Integrated diagnostics panel allows quick access to system status, firmware, network, and health information. The LCD display on the panel and the function buttons give you access to the following information:
- Active alerts
- Status Dashboard
- System VPD: machine type & mode, serial number, UUID string
- System firmware levels: UEFI and XCC firmware
- XCC network information: hostname, MAC address, IP address, DNS addresses
- Environmental data: Ambient temperature, CPU temperature, AC input voltage, estimated power consumption
- Active XCC sessions
- System reset action
The front operator panel with LCD display can be ordered as listed in the following table.
* Only available configure-to-order or with predefined models
Light path diagnostics
The server offers light path diagnostics. If an environmental condition exceeds a threshold or if a system component fails, XCC lights LEDs inside the server to help you diagnose the problem and find the failing part. The server has fault LEDs next to the following components:
- Each processor
- Each memory DIMM
- Each drive bay
- Each system fan
- Each power supply
A Light Path button is located on the system board, adjacent to Riser 1 as shown in the Internal view in the Components and connectors section. When you press this button, the LED associated with the failed component lights up. The button is attached to a supercap so that the LED lights up even if AC power is removed.
Information tab
The front of the server also houses an information pull-out tab (also known as the network access tag). See Figure 2 for the location. A label on the tab shows the network information (MAC address and other data) to remotely access XClarity Controller.
System status with XClarity Mobile
The XClarity Mobile app includes a tethering function where you can connect your Android or iOS device to the server via USB to see the status of the server.
The steps to connect the mobile device are as follows:
- Enable USB Management on the server, by holding down the ID button for 3 seconds (or pressing the dedicated USB management button if one is present)
- Connect the mobile device via a USB cable to the server's USB port with the management symbol
- In iOS or Android settings, enable Personal Hotspot or USB Tethering
- Launch the Lenovo XClarity Mobile app
Once connected you can see the following information:
- Server status including error logs (read only, no login required)
- Server management functions (XClarity login credentials required)
Remote management
The server offers a dedicated RJ45 port at the rear of the server for remote management via the XClarity Controller management processor. The port supports 10/100/1000 Mbps speeds.
Remote server management is provided through industry-standard interfaces:
- Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) Version 2.0
- Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Version 3 (no SET commands; no SMNP v1)
- Common Information Model (CIM-XML)
- Representational State Transfer (REST) support
- Redfish support (DMTF compliant)
- Web browser - HTML 5-based browser interface (Java and ActiveX not required) using a responsive design (content optimized for device being used - laptop, tablet, phone) with NLS support
IPMI via the Ethernet port (IPMI over LAN) is supported, however it is disabled by default. For CTO orders you can specify whether you want to the feature enabled or disabled in the factory, using the feature codes listed in the following table.
| Part number | Feature code | Description |
|---|---|---|
| CTO only | B7XZ | Disable IPMI-over-LAN (default) |
| CTO only | B7Y0 | Enable IPMI-over-LAN |
The SR860 V2 has XCC Enterprise as a standard feature. XCC Enterprise includes a virtual presence (remote control and remote media) capability for remote server management.
The remote control functions include the following:
- Remotely viewing video with graphics resolutions up to 1600x1200 at 75 Hz with up to 23 bits per pixel, regardless of the system state
- Remotely accessing the server using the keyboard and mouse from a remote client
- Capturing blue-screen errors
- International keyboard mapping support
- LDAP-based authentication
- Boot Capture
- Remote mounting of ISO and IMG files
- Virtual console collaboration - Ability for up to 6 remote users to be log into the remote session simultaneously
- Power capping
- License for XClarity Energy Manager
Lenovo XClarity Administrator
Lenovo XClarity Administrator is a centralized resource management solution designed to reduce complexity, speed response, and enhance the availability of Lenovo systems and solutions. It provides agent-free hardware management for ThinkSystem servers, in addition to ThinkServer, System x, and Flex System servers. The administration dashboard is based on HTML 5 and allows fast location of resources so tasks can be run quickly.
Because Lenovo XClarity Administrator does not require any agent software to be installed on the managed endpoints, there are no CPU cycles spent on agent execution, and no memory is used, which means that up to 1GB of RAM and 1 - 2% CPU usage is saved, compared to a typical managed system where an agent is required.
Lenovo XClarity Administrator is an optional software component for the SR860 V2. The software can be downloaded and used at no charge to discover and monitor the SR860 V2 and to manage firmware upgrades.
If software support is required for Lenovo XClarity Administrator, or premium features such as configuration management and operating system deployment are required, Lenovo XClarity Pro software subscription should be ordered. Lenovo XClarity Pro is licensed on a per managed system basis, that is, each managed Lenovo system requires a license.
The following table lists the Lenovo XClarity software license options.
Lenovo XClarity Administrator offers the following standard features that are available at no charge:
- Auto-discovery and monitoring of Lenovo systems
- Firmware updates and compliance enforcement
- External alerts and notifications via SNMP traps, syslog remote logging, and e-mail
- Secure connections to managed endpoints
- NIST 800-131A or FIPS 140-2 compliant cryptographic standards between the management solution and managed endpoints
- Integration into existing higher-level management systems such as cloud automation and orchestration tools through REST APIs, providing extensive external visibility and control over hardware resources
- An intuitive, easy-to-use GUI
- Scripting with Windows PowerShell, providing command-line visibility and control over hardware resources
Lenovo XClarity Administrator offers the following premium features that require an optional Pro license:
- Pattern-based configuration management that allows to define configurations once and apply repeatedly without errors when deploying new servers or redeploying existing servers without disrupting the fabric
- Bare-metal deployment of operating systems and hypervisors to streamline infrastructure provisioning
For more information, refer to the Lenovo XClarity Administrator Product Guide:
http://lenovopress.com/tips1200
Lenovo XClarity Integrators
Lenovo also offers software plug-in modules, Lenovo XClarity Integrators, to manage physical infrastructure from leading external virtualization management software tools including those from Microsoft and VMware.
These integrators are offered at no charge, however if software support is required, a Lenovo XClarity Pro software subscription license should be ordered.
Lenovo XClarity Integrators offer the following additional features:
- Ability to discover, manage, and monitor Lenovo server hardware from VMware vCenter or Microsoft System Center
- Deployment of firmware updates and configuration patterns to Lenovo x86 rack servers and Flex System from the virtualization management tool
- Non-disruptive server maintenance in clustered environments that reduces workload downtime by dynamically migrating workloads from affected hosts during rolling server updates or reboots
- Greater service level uptime and assurance in clustered environments during unplanned hardware events by dynamically triggering workload migration from impacted hosts when impending hardware failures are predicted
For more information about all the available Lenovo XClarity Integrators, see the Lenovo XClarity Administrator Product Guide: https://lenovopress.com/tips1200-lenovo-xclarity-administrator
Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager
Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager (LXPM) is a UEFI-based application embedded in ThinkSystem servers and accessible via the F1 key during system boot.
LXPM provides the following functions:
- Graphical UEFI Setup
- System inventory information and VPD update
- System firmware updates (UEFI and XCC)
- RAID setup wizard
- OS installation wizard (including unattended OS installation)
- Diagnostics functions
Lenovo XClarity Essentials
Lenovo offers the following XClarity Essentials software tools that can help you set up, use, and maintain the server at no additional cost:
- Lenovo Essentials OneCLI
OneCLI is a collection of server management tools that uses a command line interface program to manage firmware, hardware, and operating systems. It provides functions to collect full system health information (including health status), configure system settings, and update system firmware and drivers.
- Lenovo Essentials UpdateXpress
The UpdateXpress tool is a standalone GUI application for firmware and device driver updates that enables you to maintain your server firmware and device drivers up-to-date and help you avoid unnecessary server outages. The tool acquires and deploys individual updates and UpdateXpress System Packs (UXSPs) which are integration-tested bundles.
- Lenovo Essentials Bootable Media Creator
The Bootable Media Creator (BOMC) tool is used to create bootable media for offline firmware update.
For more information and downloads, visit the Lenovo XClarity Essentials web page:
http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/documents/LNVO-center
Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager
Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager (LXEM) is a power and temperature management solution for data centers. It is an agent-free, web-based console that enables you to monitor and manage power consumption and temperature in your data center through the management console. It enables server density and data center capacity to be increased through the use of power capping.
LXEM is a licensed product. A single-node LXEM license is included with the XClarity Controller Enterprise version. Because the Enterprise version of XCC is standard in the SR860 V2, a license for XClarity Energy Manager is included.
For more information about XClarity Energy Manager, see the following resources:
- Lenovo Support page:
https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/lnvo-lxem - User Guide for XClarity Energy Manager:
https://pubs.lenovo.com/lxem/
Lenovo Capacity Planner
Lenovo Capacity Planner is a power consumption evaluation tool that enhances data center planning by enabling IT administrators and pre-sales professionals to understand various power characteristics of racks, servers, and other devices. Capacity Planner can dynamically calculate the power consumption, current, British Thermal Unit (BTU), and volt-ampere (VA) rating at the rack level, improving the planning efficiency for large scale deployments.
For more information, refer to the Capacity Planner web page:
http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/lnvo-lcp
Security
The server offers the following electronic security features:
- Administrator and power-on password
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM) supporting TPM 2.0 (TPM 1.2 not supported)
- Optional Nationz TPM 2.0, available only in China (CTO only)
- Self-encrypting drives with support for IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager
The server is NIST SP 800-147B compliant.
The server also offers the following physical security features:
- Chassis intrusion switch ( standard on some models, otherwise available as a field upgrade )
- Lockable top cover to help prevent access to internal components
The following table lists the security options for the server.
* The component is CTO on pre-configured models only. Not available as a field upgrade.
For SED drives and IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager support see the SED encryption key management with ISKLM section.
Platform Firmware Resiliency - Lenovo ThinkShield
Lenovo's ThinkShield Security is a transparent and comprehensive approach to security that extends to all dimensions of our data center products: from development, to supply chain, and through the entire product lifecycle.
The ThinkSystem SR860 V2 includes Platform Firmware Resiliency (PFR) hardware Root of Trust (RoT) which enables the system to be NIST SP800-193 compliant. This offering further enhances key platform subsystem protections against unauthorized firmware updates and corruption, to restore firmware to an integral state, and to closely monitor firmware for possible compromise from cyber-attacks.
PFR operates upon the following server components:
- UEFI image – the low-level server firmware that connects the operating system to the server hardware
- XCC image – the management “engine” software that controls and reports on the server status separate from the server operating system
- FPGA image – the code that runs the server’s lowest level hardware controller on the motherboard
The Lenovo Platform Root of Trust Hardware performs the following three main functions:
- Detection – Measures the firmware and updates for authenticity
- Recovery – Recovers a corrupted image to a known-safe image
- Protection – Monitors the system to ensure the known-good firmware is not maliciously written
These enhanced protection capabilities are implemented using a dedicated, discrete security processor whose implementation has been rigorously validated by leading third-party security firms. Security evaluation results and design details are available for customer review – providing unprecedented transparency and assurance.
The SR860 V2 includes support for Secure Boot, a UEFI firmware security feature developed by the UEFI Consortium that ensures only immutable and signed software are loaded during the boot time. The use of Secure Boot helps prevent malicious code from being loaded and helps prevent attacks, such as the installation of rootkits. Lenovo offers the capability to enable secure boot in the factory, to ensure end-to-end protection. Alternatively, Secure Boot can be left disabled in the factory, allowing the customer to enable it themselves at a later point, if desired.
The following table lists the relevant feature code(s).
Tip: If Secure Boot is not enabled in the factory, it can be enabled later by the customer. However once Secure Boot is enabled, it cannot be disabled.
Intel Transparent Supply Chain
Add a layer of protection in your data center and have peace of mind that the server hardware you bring into it is safe authentic and with documented, testable, and provable origin.
Lenovo has one of the world’s best supply chains, as ranked by Gartner Group, backed by extensive and mature supply chain security programs that exceed industry norms and US Government standards. Now we are the first Tier 1 manufacturer to offer Intel® Transparent Supply Chain in partnership with Intel, offering you an unprecedented degree of supply chain transparency and assurance.
To enable Intel Transparent Supply Chain for the Intel-based servers in your order, add the following feature code in the DCSC configurator, under the Security tab.
| Feature code | Description |
|---|---|
| BB0P | Intel Transparent Supply Chain |
For more information on this offering, see the paper Introduction to Intel Transparent Supply Chain on Lenovo ThinkSystem Servers, available from https://lenovopress.com/lp1434-introduction-to-intel-transparent-supply-chain-on-thinksystem-servers.
Security standards
The SR860 V2 supports the following security standards and capabilities:
- Industry Standard Security Capabilities
- Intel CPU Enablement
- AES-NI (Advanced Encryption Standard New Instructions)
- CBnT (Converged Boot Guard and Trusted Execution Technology)
- CET (Control flow Enforcement Technology)
- Hardware-based side channel attack resilience enhancements
- MKTME/TME (Multi-Key Total Memory Encryption)
- SGX (Software Guard eXtensions)
- SGX-TEM (Trusted Environment Mode)
- TDX (Trust Domain Extensions)
- TXT (Trusted eXecution Technology)
- VT (Virtualization Technology)
- XD (eXecute Disable)
- Microsoft Windows Security Enablement
- Credential Guard
- Device Guard
- Host Guardian Service
- TCG (Trusted Computing Group) TPM (Trusted Platform Module) 2.0
- UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) Forum Secure Boot
- Intel CPU Enablement
- Hardware Root of Trust and Security
- Independent security subsystem providing platform-wide NIST SP800-193 compliant Platform Firmware Resilience (PFR)
- Management domain RoT supplemented by the Secure Boot features of XCC
- Platform Security
- Boot and run-time firmware integrity monitoring with rollback to known-good firmware (e.g., “self-healing”)
- Non-volatile storage bus security monitoring and filtering
- Resilient firmware implementation, such as to detect and defeat unauthorized flash writes or SMM (System Management Mode) memory incursions
- Patented IPMI KCS channel privileged access authorization (USPTO Patent# 11,256,810)
- Host and management domain authorization, including integration with CyberArk for enterprise password management
- KMIP (Key Management Interoperability Protocol) compliant, including support for IBM SKLM and Thales KeySecure
- Reduced “out of box” attack surface
- Configurable network services
For more information on platform security, see the paper “How to Harden the Security of your ThinkSystem Server and Management Applications” available from https://lenovopress.com/lp1260-how-to-harden-the-security-of-your-thinksystem-server.
- Standards Compliance and/or Support
- NIST SP800-131A rev 2 “Transitioning the Use of Cryptographic Algorithms and Key Lengths”
- NIST SP800-147B “BIOS Protection Guidelines for Servers”
- NIST SP800-193 “Platform Firmware Resiliency Guidelines”
- ISO/IEC 11889 “Trusted Platform Module Library”
- Common Criteria TCG Protection Profile for “PC Client Specific TPM 2.0”
- European Union Commission Regulation 2019/424 (“ErP Lot 9”) “Ecodesign Requirements for Servers and Data Storage Products” Secure Data Deletion
- Optional FIPS 140-2 validated Self-Encrypting Disks (SEDs) with external KMIP-based key management
- Product and Supply Chain Security
- Suppliers validated through Lenovo’s Trusted Supplier Program
- Developed in accordance with Lenovo’s Secure Development Lifecycle (LSDL)
- Continuous firmware security validation through automated testing, including static code analysis, dynamic network and web vulnerability testing, software composition analysis, and subsystem-specific testing, such as UEFI security configuration validation
- Ongoing security reviews by US-based security experts, with attestation letters available from our third-party security partners
- Digitally signed firmware, stored and built on US-based infrastructure and signed on US-based Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)
- Manufacturing transparency via Intel Transparent Supply Chain (for details, see https://lenovopress.com/lp1434-introduction-to-intel-transparent-supply-chain-on-lenovo-thinksystem-servers)
- TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliant manufacturing, by default in Mexico for North American markets with additional US and EU manufacturing options
- US 2019 NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act) Section 889 compliant
Rack installation
The following table lists the rack installation options that are available for the server.
| Option | Feature Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 4XF7A12864 | BDZT | ThinkSystem SR860 V2 2U Toolless Slide Rail |
| 7M27A05698 | AVBX | ThinkSystem 2U CMA Upgrade Kit for Toolless Slide Rail |
The following table summarizes the rail kit features and specifications.
* For 0U PDU support, the rack must be at least 1100 mm (43.31 in.) deep without the CMA, or at least 1200 mm (47.24 in.) deep if the CMA is used.
*** Measured when mounted on the rack, from the front surface of the front mounting flange to the rear most point of the rail.
Operating system support
The server supports the following operating systems:
- Microsoft Windows Server 2016
- Microsoft Windows Server 2019
- Microsoft Windows Server 2022
- Microsoft Windows Server 2025
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.2
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.3
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.5
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.10
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.1
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.2
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.3
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 Xen SP5
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP2
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP3
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP4
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP5
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 Xen SP2
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 Xen SP3
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 Xen SP4
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 Xen SP5
- Ubuntu 22.04 LTS 64-bit
- Ubuntu 24.04 LTS 64-bit
- VMware ESXi 7.0 U1
- VMware ESXi 7.0 U3
- VMware ESXi 8.0
- VMware ESXi 8.0 U1
- VMware ESXi 8.0 U2
- VMware ESXi 8.0 U3
Notes:
- VMware ESXi 7.0 U1 does not support Intel VROC. Only VMD is supported.
For a complete list of supported, certified and tested operating systems, plus additional details and links to relevant web sites, see the Operating System Interoperability Guide: https://lenovopress.com/osig#servers=sr860-v2-7z59-7z60
For configure-to-order configurations, the SR860 V2 can be preloaded with VMware ESXi. Ordering information is listed in the following table.
Configuration rule:
- An ESXi preload cannot be selected if the configuration includes an NVIDIA GPU (ESXi preload cannot include the NVIDIA driver)
You can download supported VMware vSphere hypervisor images from the following web page and install it using the instructions provided:
https://vmware.lenovo.com/content/custom_iso/
Physical and electrical specifications
The SR860 V2 has the following overall physical dimensions, excluding components that extend outside the standard chassis, such as EIA flanges, front security bezel (if any), and power supply handles:
- Width: 447 mm (17.6 inches)
- Height: 175 mm (6.9 inches)
- Depth: 807 mm (31.8 inches)
The following table lists the detailed dimensions. See the figure below for the definition of each dimension.
The shipping (cardboard packaging) dimensions of the SR860 V2 are as follows:
- Width: 610 mm (24.0 inches)
- Height: 557 mm (21.9 inches)
- Depth: 1016 mm (40.0 inches)
The server has the following weight:
- Minimum configuration: 32 kg (71 lb)
- Maximum configuration: 62 kg (137 lb)
The server has the following electrical specifications:
- Input voltage:
- 100 to 127 (nominal) Vac, 50 Hz or 60 Hz
- 200 to 240 (nominal) Vac, 50 Hz or 60 Hz
- 180 to 300 Vdc (China only)
- Inlet current:
- 100-127 V:
- 750W Platinum power supply: 8.7 A
- 750W Titanium power supply: Not supported
- 1100W power supply: 12.1 A*
- 1800W power supply: Not supported
- 200-240 V:
- 750W Platinum power supply: 3.8 A
- 750W Titanium power supply: 3.8 A
- 1100W power supply: 5.6 A
- 1800W power supply: 9.3 A
- 100-127 V:
* In China, this power supply cannot exceed 10 A current.
Operating environment
ThinkSystem SR860 V2 complies with ASHRAE Class A2 specifications. Depending on the hardware configuration, some models comply with ASHRAE Class A3 and Class A4 specifications. System performance may be impacted when operating temperature is outside ASHRAE A2 specification.
Temperature and humidity
The server is supported in the following environment:
- 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).
- ASHRAE Class A3: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F); the maximum ambient temperature decreases by 1°C for every 175 m (574 ft) increase in altitude above 900 m (2,953 ft).
- ASHRAE Class A4: 5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F); the maximum ambient temperature decreases by 1°C for every 125 m (410 ft) increase in altitude above 900 m (2,953 ft).
- Server off: 5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F)
- Shipment/storage: -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F)
- Operating
- 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)
- ASHRAE Class A3: 8% to 85%; maximum dew point: 24°C (75°F)
- ASHRAE Class A4: 8% to 90%; maximum dew point: 24°C (75°F)
- Shipment/storage: 8% to 90%
- Operating
Ambient temperature requirements
Adjust ambient temperature when specific components are installed:
- Keep ambient temperature to 35°C or lower when one or more of the following components are installed.
- Processors with TDP value greater than 165W and less than/equal 205W (165W < TDP ≤ 205W)
- DRAM DIMMs with capacity larger than 64 GB
- Keep ambient temperature to 35°C or lower when all of the following components are installed together.
- Processors with TDP value 205W ≤ TDP ≤ 250W
- 24 or more drives
- Keep room temperature to 30°C or lower when one or more of the following components are installed.
- Processors with TDP value 205W or greater (TDP ≥ 205W)
- Any GPU
- Persistent memory: To avoid triggering throttle, it is advised that the ambient temperature is kept 27°C or lower when persistent memory modules are installed.
Acoustic noise emissions
The server has the following acoustic noise emissions declaration:
- Sound power level (LWAd)
- Idling: Typical config: 6.1 Bel, Storage config: 6.8 Bel, GPU config: 7.4 Bel
- Operating: Typical config: 7.0 Bel, Storage config: 7.5 Bel, GPU config: 8.2 Bel
- Sound pressure level (LpAm):
- Idling: Typical config: 47 dBA, Storage config: 53 dBA, GPU config: 60 dBA
- Operating: Typical config: 55 dBA, Storage config: 61 dBA, GPU config: 67 dBA
Notes:
- These sound levels were measured in controlled acoustical environments according to procedures specified by ISO7779 and are reported in accordance with ISO 9296.
- The declared acoustic sound levels are based on the specified configurations, which may change slightly depending on configuration/conditions.
- Typical configuration: 4x 165W processors, 24x 64 GB DIMMs, 24x SAS drives, RAID 930-8i adapter, Intel X710 10Gb 2-port Ethernet adapter, 4x 1100W power supplies
- Storage configuration: 4x 205W processors, 48x 64 GB DIMMs, 48x SAS drives, RAID 940-16i adapter, Intel X710 10Gb 2-port Ethernet adapter, 4x 1100W power supplies
- GPU configuration: 4x 205W processors, 48x 64 GB DIMMs, 48x SAS drives, RAID 940-16i adapter, Intel X710 10Gb 2-port Ethernet adapter, 8x NVIDIA Tesla T4 GPUs, 4x 1800W power supplies
- Government regulations (such as those prescribed by OSHA or European Community Directives) may govern noise level exposure in the workplace and may apply to you and your server installation. The actual sound pressure levels in your installation depend upon a variety of factors, including the number of racks in the installation; the size, materials, and configuration of the room; the noise levels from other equipment; the room ambient temperature, and employee's location in relation to the equipment. Further, compliance with such government regulations depends on a variety of additional factors, including the duration of employees' exposure and whether employees wear hearing protection. Lenovo recommends that you consult with qualified experts in this field to determine whether you are in compliance with the applicable regulations.
Vibration and shock
The server has the following vibration and shock limits:
- Vibration:
- Operating: 0.21 G rms at 5 Hz to 500 Hz for 15 minutes across 3 axes
- Non-operating: 1.04 G rms at 2 Hz to 200 Hz for 15 minutes across 6 surfaces
- Shock:
- Operating: 15 G for 3 milliseconds in each direction (positive and negative X, Y, and Z axes)
- Non-operating:
- 23 kg - 31 kg: 35 G for 152 in./sec velocity change across 6 surfaces
- 32 kg - 68 kg: 35 G for 136 in./sec velocity change across 6 surfaces
Particulate contamination
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 damage the system that might cause the system to malfunction or stop working altogether.
The following specifications indicate the limits of particulates that the system can tolerate:
- Reactive gases:
- The copper reactivity level shall be less than 200 Angstroms per month (Å/month)
- The silver reactivity level shall be less than 200 Å/month
- Airborne particulates:
- The room air should be continuously filtered with MERV 8 filters.
- Air entering a data center should be filtered with MERV 11 or preferably MERV 13 filters.
- The deliquescent relative humidity of the particulate contamination should be more than 60% RH
- Environment must be free of zinc whiskers
For additional information, see the Specifications section of the documentation for the server, available from the Lenovo Documents site, https://pubs.lenovo.com/
Warranty upgrades and post-warranty support
The SR860 V2 has a 1-year or 3-year warranty based on the machine type of the system:
- 7Z59 - 1-year warranty
- 7Z60 - 3-year warranty
- 7D42 - SAP HANA configurations with 3-year warranty
Our global network of regional support centers offers consistent, local-language support enabling you to vary response times and level of service to match the criticality of your support needs:
- Standard Next Business Day – Best choice for non-essential systems requiring simple maintenance.
- Premier Next Business Day – Best choice for essential systems requiring technical expertise from senior-level Lenovo engineers.
- Premier 24x7 4-Hour Response – Best choice for systems where maximum uptime is critical.
- Premier Enhanced Storage Support 24x7 4-Hour Response – Best choice for storage systems where maximum uptime is critical.
For more information, consult the brochure Lenovo Operational Support Services for Data Centers Services.
Services
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In this section:
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- Lenovo Deployment, Migration, and Configuration Services
- Lenovo Support Services
- Lenovo Managed Services
- Lenovo Sustainability Services
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Professional Services consultants perform infrastructure design and implementation planning to support your strategy. The high-level architectures provided by the assessment service are turned into low level designs and wiring diagrams, which are reviewed and approved prior to implementation. The implementation plan will demonstrate an outcome-based proposal to provide business capabilities through infrastructure with a risk-mitigated project plan.
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Our experts perform proactive checks of your Firmware and system health to ensure your machines are operating at peak and optimal efficiency to maximize up-time, avoid system failures, ensure the security of IT solutions and simplify maintenance.
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In addition to response time options for hardware parts, repairs, and labor, Lenovo offers a wide array of additional support services to ensure your business is positioned for success and longevity. Our goal is to reduce your capital outlays, mitigate your IT risks, and accelerate your time to productivity.
- Premier Support for Data Centers
Your direct line to the solution that promises the best, most comprehensive level of support to help you fully unlock the potential of your data center.
- Premier Enhanced Storage Support (PESS)
Gain all the benefits of Premier Support for Data Centers, adding dedicated storage specialists and resources to elevate your storage support experience to the next level.
- Committed Service Repair (CSR)
Our commitment to ensuring the fastest, most seamless resolution times for mission-critical systems that require immediate attention to ensure minimal downtime and risk for your business. This service is only available for machines under the Premier 4-Hour Response SLA.
- Multivendor Support Services (MVS)
Your single point of accountability for resolution support across vast range of leading Server, Storage, and Networking OEMs, allowing you to manage all your supported infrastructure devices seamlessly from a single source.
- Keep Your Drive (KYD)
Protect sensitive data and maintain compliance with corporate retention and disposal policies to ensure your data is always under your control, regardless of the number of drives that are installed in your Lenovo server.
- Technical Account Manager (TAM)
Your single point of contact to expedite service requests, provide status updates, and furnish reports to track incidents over time, ensuring smooth operations and optimized performance as your business grows.
- Enterprise Software Support (ESS)
Gain comprehensive, single-source, and global support for a wide range of server operating systems and Microsoft server applications.
For more information, consult the brochure Lenovo Operational Support Services for Data Centers.
Lenovo Managed Services
Achieve peak efficiency, high security, and minimal disruption with Lenovo's always-on Managed Services. Our real-time monitoring, 24x7 incident response, and problem resolution ensure your infrastructure operates seamlessly. With quarterly health checks for ongoing optimization and innovation, Lenovo's remote active monitoring boosts end-user experience and productivity by keeping your data center's hardware performing at its best.
Lenovo Managed Services provides continuous 24x7 remote monitoring (plus 24x7 call center availability) and proactive management of your data center using state-of-the-art tools, systems, and practices by a team of highly skilled and experienced Lenovo services professionals.
Quarterly reviews check error logs, verify firmware & OS device driver levels, and software as needed. We’ll also maintain records of latest patches, critical updates, and firmware levels, to ensure you systems are providing business value through optimized performance.
Lenovo Sustainability Services
- Asset Recovery Services
Lenovo Asset Recovery Services (ARS) provides a secure, seamless solution for managing end-of-life IT assets, ensuring data is safely sanitized while contributing to a more circular IT lifecycle. By maximizing the reuse or responsible recycling of devices, ARS helps businesses meet sustainability goals while recovering potential value from their retired equipment. For more information, see the Asset Recovery Services offering page.
- CO2 Offset Services
Lenovo’s CO2 Offset Services offer a simple and transparent way for businesses to take tangible action on their IT footprint. By integrating CO2 offsets directly into device purchases, customers can easily support verified climate projects and track their contributions, making meaningful progress toward their sustainability goals without added complexity.
- Lenovo Certified Refurbished
Lenovo Certified Refurbished offers a cost-effective way to support IT circularity without compromising on quality and performance. Each device undergoes rigorous testing and certification, ensuring reliable performance and extending its lifecycle. With Lenovo’s trusted certification, you gain peace of mind while making a more sustainable IT choice.
Lenovo TruScale
Lenovo TruScale XaaS is your set of flexible IT services that makes everything easier. Streamline IT procurement, simplify infrastructure and device management, and pay only for what you use – so your business is free to grow and go anywhere.
Lenovo TruScale is the unified solution that gives you simplified access to:
- The industry’s broadest portfolio – from pocket to cloud – all delivered as a service
- A single-contract framework for full visibility and accountability
- The global scale to rapidly and securely build teams from anywhere
- Flexible fixed and metered pay-as-you-go models with minimal upfront cost
- The growth-driving combination of hardware, software, infrastructure, and solutions – all from one single provider with one point of accountability.
For information about Lenovo TruScale offerings that are available in your region, contact your local Lenovo sales representative or business partner.
Regulatory compliance
The SR860 V2 server conforms to the following standards:
- Energy Star 3.0
- FCC: Verified to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Class A
- Canada ICES-003, issue 6, Class A
- UL/IEC 62368-1
- CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 62368-1
- NOM-019
- Argentina IEC 62368-1
- Japan VCCI, Class A
- Australia/New Zealand AS/NZS CISPR 32, Class A; AS/NZS 60950.1; AS/NZS 62368.1:2014
- IEC 60950-1 & IEC 62368-1 (CB Certificate and CB Test Report)
- China CCC (GB4943.1), GB9254 Class A, GB17625.1
- Taiwan BSMI CNS13438, Class A; CNS14336-1; section 5 of CNS15663
- Korea KN32, Class A; KN35
- Russia, Belorussia and Kazakhstan, EAC: TP TC 004/2011 (for Safety); TP TC 020/2011 (for EMC); TP EAC 037/2016 (for RoHS)
- CE Mark (EN55032 Class A, EN60950-1, EN62368-1, EN55024, EN55035, EN61000-3-2, (EU) 2019/424, EN 50581-1 and EN61000-3-3)
- CISPR 32, Class A
- GS (EN62368-1, EK1-ITB2000, AfPS GS 01 PAK Par. 3.1)
- India BIS certification
External drive enclosures
The server supports attachment to external drive enclosures using a RAID controller with external ports or a SAS host bus adapter. Adapters supported by the server are listed in the SAS adapters for external storage section.
Note: Information provided in this section is for ordering reference purposes only. For the operating system and adapter support details, refer to the interoperability matrix for a particular storage enclosure that can be found on the Lenovo Data Center Support web site:
http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com
For details about supported drives, adapters, and cables, see the following Lenovo Press Product Guides:
- Lenovo Storage D1212 and D1224
http://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp0512 - Lenovo Storage D3284
http://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp0513 - Lenovo ThinkSystem D4390
https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp1681
External storage systems
Lenovo offers the ThinkSystem DE Series and ThinkSystem DM Series external storage systems for high-performance storage. See the DE Series and DM Series product guides for specific controller models, expansion enclosures and configuration options:
- ThinkSystem DE Series Storage
https://lenovopress.com/storage/thinksystem/de-series#rt=product-guide - ThinkSystem DM Series Storage
https://lenovopress.com/storage/thinksystem/dm-series#rt=product-guide - ThinkSystem DG Series Storage
https://lenovopress.com/storage/thinksystem/dg-series#rt=product-guide
External backup units
The server supports both USB-attached RDX backup units and SAS-attached tape drives.
The following table lists the available external SAS tape backup options.
Tip: Verify the end-to-end support of an IBM tape backup solution through the IBM System Storage Interoperation Center (SSIC): http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/ssic
For more information, see the list of Product Guides in the Backup units category:
https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/backup
The following table lists the external RDX backup options available.
For more information, see the Lenovo RDX USB 3.0 Disk Backup Solution product guide:
https://lenovopress.com/tips0894-rdx-usb-30
Fibre Channel SAN switches
Lenovo offers the ThinkSystem DB Series of Fibre Channel SAN switches for high-performance storage expansion. See the DB Series product guides for models and configuration options:
- ThinkSystem DB Series SAN Switches:
https://lenovopress.com/storage/switches/rack#rt=product-guide
Uninterruptible power supply units
The following table lists the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units that are offered by Lenovo.
† Only available in China and the Asia Pacific market.
For more information, see the list of Product Guides in the UPS category:
https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/ups
Power distribution units
The following table lists the power distribution units (PDUs) that are offered by Lenovo.
For more information, see the Lenovo Press documents in the PDU category:
https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/pdu
Rack cabinets
The following table lists the supported rack cabinets.
For specifications about these racks, see the Lenovo Rack Cabinet Reference, available from:
https://lenovopress.com/lp1287-lenovo-rack-cabinet-reference
For more information, see the list of Product Guides in the Rack cabinets category:
https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/racks
Installation restriction - 1100mm racks and the use of the CMA: The SR860 V2 with the cable management arm (CMA) attached is supported in 1100mm rack cabinets, however there is insufficient clearance to route any cables between the CMA and the rear door. As a result, if you require cable access through the lower cable access panel of the rack and you have an SR860 V2 installed at the bottom position of the rack, then it is not supported to use a CMA with that server. Similarly, if you require cable access through the upper cable access panel of the rack and you have an SR860 V2 installed at the top position of the rack, then it is not supported to use a CMA with that server. This limitation does not exist with rack cabinets with 1200mm depth.
KVM console options
The following table lists the supported KVM consoles.
The following table lists the keyboards supported with the 1U 18.5" Standard Console (now withdrawn).
Note: These keyboards are not supported with the ThinkSystem 18.5" LCD Console.
The following table lists the available KVM switches and the options that are supported with them.
For more information, see the list of Product Guides in the KVM Switches and Consoles category:
http://lenovopress.com/servers/options/kvm
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Seller training courses
The following sales training courses are offered for employees and partners (login required). Courses are listed in date order.
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ThinkSystem Rack and Tower Introduction for ISO Client Managers
2024-10-31 | 20 minutes | Employees Only
DetailsThinkSystem Rack and Tower Introduction for ISO Client ManagersCourse Description:
Published: 2024-10-31
In this course, you will learn about Lenovo’s Data Center Portfolio, its ThinkSystem Family and the key features of the Rack and Tower servers. It will equip you with foundational knowledge which you can then expand upon by participating in the facilitated session of the curriculum.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
• Identify Lenovo’s main data center brands.
• Describe the key components of the ThinkSystem Family servers.
• Differentiate between the Rack and Tower servers of the ThinkSystem Family.
• Understand the value Rack and Tower servers can provide to customers.
Length: 20 minutesCourse code: DSRTO101Start the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo -
Virtual Facilitated Session - ThinkSystem Rack and Tower Primer for ISO Client Managers
2024-10-31 | 90 minutes | Employees Only
DetailsVirtual Facilitated Session - ThinkSystem Rack and Tower Primer for ISO Client ManagersIn this instructor-led Virtual Facilitated Session, ISO Client Managers will be able to build on the knowledge gained in Module 1 (eLearning) of the ThinkSystem Rack and Tower Server Primer for ISO Client Managers curriculum.
Published: 2024-10-31
<p style="font-weight:bold"> You will receive the invite to this session via email. </p> Places are subject to availability.
<p style="color:red;"> IMPORTANT! </p> Module 1 (eLearning) must be completed to be eligible to participate in the session.
Length: 90 minutesCourse code: DSRTO102Start the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo -
Partner Technical Webinar - OneIQ
2024-07-15 | 60 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsPartner Technical Webinar - OneIQIn this 60-minute replay, Peter Grant, Field CTO for OneIQ, reviewed and demo’d the capabilities of OneIQ including collecting data and analyzing. Additionally, Peter and the team discussed how specific partners (those with NA Channel SA coverage) will get direct access to OneIQ and other partners can get access to OneIQ via Distribution or the NA LETS team.
Published: 2024-07-15
Length: 60 minutesCourse code: 071224Start the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
SAP Webinar for Lenovo Sellers: Lenovo Portfolio Update for SAP Landscapes
2024-06-04 | 60 minutes | Employees Only
DetailsSAP Webinar for Lenovo Sellers: Lenovo Portfolio Update for SAP LandscapesJoin Mark Kelly, Advisory IT Architect with the Lenovo Global SAP Center of Competence as he discusses:
Published: 2024-06-04
• Challenges in the SAP environment
• Lenovo On-premise Solutions for SAP
• Lenovo support resources for SAP solutions
Length: 60 minutesCourse code: DSAPF101Start the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo -
Lenovo Data Center Product Portfolio
2024-05-29 | 20 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsLenovo Data Center Product PortfolioThis course introduces the Lenovo data center portfolio, and covers servers, storage, storage networking, and software-defined infrastructure products. After completing this course about Lenovo data center products, you will be able to identify product types within each data center family, describe Lenovo innovations that this product family or category uses, and recognize when a specific product should be selected.
Published: 2024-05-29
Length: 20 minutesCourse code: SXXW1110r7Start the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
VTT Cloud Architecture: NVIDIA Using Cloud for GPUs and AI
2024-05-22 | 60 minutes | Employees Only
DetailsVTT Cloud Architecture: NVIDIA Using Cloud for GPUs and AIJoin JD Dupont, NVIDIA Head of Americas Sales, Lenovo partnership and Veer Mehta, NVIDIA Solution Architect on an interactive discussion about cloud to edge, designing cloud Solutions with NVIDIA GPUs and minimizing private\hybrid cloud OPEX with GPUs. Discover how you can use what is done at big public cloud providers for your customers. We will also walk through use cases and see a demo you can use to help your customers.
Published: 2024-05-22
Length: 60 minutesCourse code: DVCLD212Start the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo -
Partner Technical Webinar - ISG Portfolio Update
2024-04-15 | 60 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsPartner Technical Webinar - ISG Portfolio UpdateIn this 60-minute replay, Mark Bica, NA ISG Server Product Manager reviewed the Lenovo ISG portfolio. He covered new editions such as the SR680a \ SR685a, dense servers, and options that are strategic for any workload.
Published: 2024-04-15
Length: 60 minutesCourse code: 041224Start the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
Partner Technical Webinar – StorMagic
2024-03-19 | 60 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsPartner Technical Webinar – StorMagicMarch 08, 2024 – In this 60-minute replay, Stuart Campbell and Wes Ganeko of StorMagic joined us and provided an overview of StorMagic on Lenovo. They also demonstrated the interface while sharing some interesting use cases.
Published: 2024-03-19
Length: 60 minutesCourse code: 030824Start the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
Family Portfolio: Storage Controller Options
2024-01-23 | 25 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsFamily Portfolio: Storage Controller OptionsThis course covers the storage controller options available for use in Lenovo servers. The classes of storage controller are discussed, along with a discussion of where they are used, and which to choose.
Published: 2024-01-23
After completing this course, you will be able to:
• Describe the classes of storage controllers
• Discuss where each controller class is used
• Describe the available options in each controller class
Length: 25 minutesCourse code: SXXW1111Start the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
Lenovo-Intel Sustainable Solutions QH
2024-01-22 | 10 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsLenovo-Intel Sustainable Solutions QHThis Quick Hit explains how Lenovo and Intel are committed to sustainability, and introduces the Lenovo-Intel joint sustainability campaign. You will learn how to use this campaign to show customers what that level of commitment entails, how to use the campaign's unsolicited proposal approach, and how to use the campaign as a conversation starter which may lead to increased sales.
Published: 2024-01-22
Length: 10 minutesCourse code: SXXW2524aStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
FY24Q3 Intel Servers Update
2023-12-11 | 15 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsFY24Q3 Intel Servers UpdateThis update is designed to help you discuss the features and customer benefits of Lenovo servers that use the 5th Gen Intel® Xeon® processors. Lenovo has also introduced a new server, the ThinkSystem SD650-N V3, which expands the supercomputer server family. Reasons to call your customer and talk about refreshing their infrastructure are also included as a guideline.
Published: 2023-12-11
Length: 15 minutesCourse code: SXXW2522aStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
VTT: SAP HANA Transition and Refresh Opportunity - July 2023
2023-07-14 | 60 minutes | Employees Only
DetailsVTT: SAP HANA Transition and Refresh Opportunity - July 2023In this session, we cover:
Published: 2023-07-14
- What Next for SAP Clients?
- Lenovo Opportunity
- Lenovo Portfolio for SAP Solutions
- RISE with SAP
Length: 60 minutesCourse code: DVDAT202Start the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo -
Partner Technical Webinar - Data Center Limits and ISG TAA Compliance
2023-05-16 | 60 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsPartner Technical Webinar - Data Center Limits and ISG TAA ComplianceIn this 60-minute replay, we had two topics. First Vinod Kamath, Lenovo Distinguished Engineer for Data Center Cooling presented on the Systems Configuration and Data Center Ambient Limits. Second, Shama Patari, Lenovo Trade Council, and Glenn Johnson, Lenovo Principal Engineer for Supply Chain presented on ISG TAA Compliance.
Published: 2023-05-16
Length: 60 minutesCourse code: 051223Start the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
Family Portfolio: ThinkSystem Intel Mission Critical Servers
2023-01-09 | 10 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsFamily Portfolio: ThinkSystem Intel Mission Critical ServersThis course is designed to give Lenovo sales and partner representatives the foundation of the Intel Mission Critical server family of products. As an introduction to the products, this course also includes Lenovo innovations and when to select a specific product.
Published: 2023-01-09
When you finish this course, you should be able to identify products and features within the family, describe Lenovo innovations that this product family uses, and recognize when a specific product or products should be selected.
Length: 10 minutesCourse code: SXXW1209r6Start the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning -
Lenovo Sustainable Computing
2022-09-16 | 4 minutes | Employees and Partners
DetailsLenovo Sustainable ComputingThis Quick Hit describes the Lenovo sustainable computing program, and the many ways in which Lenovo strives to respect and protect the environment.
Published: 2022-09-16
Length: 4 minutesCourse code: SXXW2504aStart the training:
Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning
Related publications and links
For more information, see these resources:
- Lenovo ThinkSystem SR860 V2 product page:
https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/data-center/servers/mission-critical/ThinkSystem-SR860-V2-Server/p/77XX7HS86V2 - Interactive 3D Tour of the ThinkSystem SR860 V2:
https://lenovopress.com/LP1304 - ThinkSystem SR860 V2 drivers and support
http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/products/servers/thinksystem/sr860-v2/7z60/downloads - Lenovo Hardware Installation & Removal Videos on the SR860 V2:
- Lenovo ThinkSystem SR860 V2 product publications:
http://thinksystem.lenovofiles.com/help/index.jsp- Quick Start
- Rack Installation Guide
- Setup Guide
- Hardware Maintenance Manual
- Messages and Codes Reference
- Memory Population Reference
- ServerProven hardware compatibility:
http://www.lenovo.com/us/en/serverproven
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Full Change History
Changes in the October 29, 2024 update:
- Added the following ESXi preload - Operating system support section:
- VMware ESXi 8.0 U3 (Factory Installed), BZ97
Changes in the August 27, 2024 update:
- Added the following NVMe SSDs - Internal drive options section:
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 MAX 800GB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A95054
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 MAX 1.6TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A95055
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 MAX 3.2TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A95056
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 MAX 6.4TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A95057
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 MAX 12.8TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A95058
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 PRO 960GB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A95049
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 PRO 1.92TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A95050
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 PRO 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A95051
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 PRO 7.68TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A95052
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 PRO 15.36TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A95053
Changes in the August 6, 2024 update:
- Added the following OCP and PCIe adapters - Network adapters section:
- ThinkSystem Broadcom 57504 10/25GbE SFP28 4-Port OCP Ethernet Adapter, 4XC7A80567
- ThinkSystem Broadcom 57504 10/25GbE SFP28 4-Port PCIe Ethernet Adapter, 4XC7A80566
Changes in the May 27, 2024 update:
- The ThinkSystem M.2 SATA/NVMe 2-Bay Enablement Kit (4Y37A09738) does not support VROC RAID on this server - M.2 drives section
Changes in the May 22, 2024 update:
- Removed the 2.5-inch drives as not announced - Internal drive options section:
- ThinkSystem 2.5" ER3 240GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A90868
- ThinkSystem 2.5" ER3 480GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A90869
- ThinkSystem 2.5" ER3 960GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A90870
- ThinkSystem 2.5" ER3 1.92TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A90871
- ThinkSystem 2.5" ER3 3.84TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A95567
Changes in the May 14, 2024 update:
- Added the following drives - Internal drive options section:
- ThinkSystem 2.5" ER3 240GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A90868
- ThinkSystem 2.5" ER3 480GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A90869
- ThinkSystem 2.5" ER3 960GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A90870
- ThinkSystem 2.5" ER3 1.92TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A90871
- ThinkSystem 2.5" ER3 3.84TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A95567
Changes in the April 23, 2024
- Added the following OCP network adapter - Network adapters section:
- ThinkSystem Intel I350 1GbE RJ45 4-Port OCP Ethernet Adapter V2, 4XC7A88428
Changes in the March 5, 2024 update:
- Added the following drives - Internal drive options section:
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 Multi Vendor 1.92TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A93892
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 Multi Vendor 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A93893
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 Multi Vendor 7.68TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A93894
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 Multi Vendor 15.36TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A93895
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 Multi Vendor 1.6TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A93896
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 Multi Vendor 3.2TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A93897
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 Multi Vendor 6.4TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A93898
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 Multi Vendor 12.8TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A93899
Changes in the December 5, 2023 update:
- New 2.5-inch SATA SSD drive options - Internal drive options section:
- ThinkSystem 2.5" Multi Vendor 240GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD v2, 4XB7A90872
- ThinkSystem 2.5" Multi Vendor 480GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD v2, 4XB7A90873
- ThinkSystem 2.5" Multi Vendor 960GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD v2, 4XB7A90874
- ThinkSystem 2.5" Multi Vendor 1.92TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD v2, 4XB7A90875
- ThinkSystem 2.5" Multi Vendor 3.84TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD v2, 4XB7A90876
- ThinkSystem 2.5" Multi Vendor 7.68TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD v2, 4XB7A90877
- ThinkSystem 2.5" Multi Vendor 480GB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD v2, 4XB7A90884
- ThinkSystem 2.5" Multi Vendor 960GB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD v2, 4XB7A90885
- ThinkSystem 2.5" Multi Vendor 1.92TB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD v2, 4XB7A90886
- ThinkSystem 2.5" Multi Vendor 3.84TB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD v2, 4XB7A90887
- New M.2 drive options - Internal drive options section:
- ThinkSystem M.2 ER3 240GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb NHS SSD, 4XB7A89422
- ThinkSystem M.2 ER3 480GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb NHS SSD, 4XB7A90049
- ThinkSystem M.2 ER3 960GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb NHS SSD, 4XB7A90230
Changes in the October 31, 2023 update:
- New support for the following RAID adapter - Controllers for internal storage section
- ThinkSystem RAID 930-16i 8GB Flash PCIe 12Gb Adapter, 4Y37A09721
- Added the VMware ESXi 8.0 U2 preload - Operating system support section
Changes in the August 8, 2023 update:
- Added the following 2.5-inch SATA SSDs - Internal drive options section:
- ThinkSystem 2.5" CM893a 1.92TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A89423
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM893a 480GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A87524
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM893a 960GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A87525
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM893a 1.92TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A87526
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM893a 3.84TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A87527
Changes in the July 25, 2023 update:
- Added the following 2.5-inch NVMe drives - Internal drive options section:
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 PM9A3 960GB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A90099
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 PM9A3 1.92TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A90100
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 PM9A3 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A90101
- Added the following 7mm hot-swap drives - Internal drive options section:
- ThinkSystem 7mm U.2 PM9A3 960GB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A90096
- ThinkSystem 7mm U.2 PM9A3 1.92TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A90097
- ThinkSystem 7mm U.2 PM9A3 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A90098
- Added the following M.2 drives - Internal drive options section:
- ThinkSystem M.2 PM9A3 960GB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 NHS SSD, 4XB7A90102
- ThinkSystem M.2 PM9A3 1.92TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 NHS SSD, 4XB7A90103
- ThinkSystem M.2 PM9A3 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 NHS SSD, 4XB7A90104
- Added the following M.2 drives (for customers in China only) - Internal drive options section:
- ThinkSystem M.2 ER2 240GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb NHS SSD, 4XB7A90105
- ThinkSystem M.2 ER2 480GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb NHS SSD, 4XB7A90106
- The following PCIe flash storage adapters are withdrawn from marketing, effective July 31, 2023:
- ThinkSystem HHHL PM1735 1.6TB Mainstream NVMe PCIe4.0 x8 Flash Adapter, 4XB7A14075
- ThinkSystem HHHL PM1735 3.2TB Mainstream NVMe PCIe4.0 x8 Flash Adapter, 4XB7A14076
- ThinkSystem HHHL PM1735 6.4TB Mainstream NVMe PCIe4.0 x8 Flash Adapter, 4XB7A14077
Changes in the July 18, 2023 update:
- Added the following GPU, for customers in PRC, Hong Kong and Macau - GPU adapters section:
- ThinkSystem NVIDIA A800 80GB PCIe Gen4 Passive GPU, 4X67A86324
Changes in the May 29, 2023 update:
- Updated the tables of supported drives - Internal drive options section
Changes in the May 23, 2023 update:
- Added the VMware ESXi 8.0 U1 preload - Operating system support section
Changes in the March 7, 2023 update:
- New 1800W Titanium power supply - Power supplies section:
- ThinkSystem 1800W 230V Titanium Hot-Swap Gen2 Power Supply, 4P57A78359
Changes in the January 13, 2023 update:
- Added information about Tri-Mode support - Internal storage section
Changes in the November 22, 2022 update:
- Added the following drives:
- ThinkSystem 7mm 5400 PRO 240GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A82264
- ThinkSystem 7mm 5400 PRO 480GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A82265
- ThinkSystem 7mm 5400 PRO 960GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A82266
- ThinkSystem 7mm 5400 PRO 1.92TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A82267
- ThinkSystem 7mm 5400 PRO 3.84TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A82268
- ThinkSystem 7mm 5400 PRO 7.68TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A82269
- ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 MAX 1.92TB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A82291
- ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 MAX 3.84TB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A82292
- ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 MAX 480GB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A82289
- ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 MAX 960GB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A82290
- ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 PRO 1.92TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A82261
- ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 PRO 240GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A82258
- ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 PRO 3.84TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A82262
- ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 PRO 480GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A82259
- ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 PRO 7.68TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A82263
- ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 PRO 960GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A82260
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 PM1733a 30.72TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A81999
- ThinkSystem 7mm U.3 7450 PRO 1.92TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A82855
- ThinkSystem 7mm U.3 7450 PRO 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A82856
- ThinkSystem 7mm U.3 7450 PRO 960GB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A82853
- ThinkSystem M.2 5400 PRO 240GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb NHS SSD, 4XB7A82286
- ThinkSystem M.2 5400 PRO 480GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb NHS SSD, 4XB7A82287
Changes in the November 8, 2022 update:
- Added the following OCP network adapters - Network adapters section:
- ThinkSystem Intel E810-DA4 10/25GbE SFP28 4-Port OCP Ethernet Adapter, 4XC7A80269
- ThinkSystem Intel X710-T4L 10GBase-T 4-Port OCP Ethernet Adapter, 4XC7A80268
- Added the following PCIe network adapters - Network adapters section:
- ThinkSystem Intel E810-DA4 10/25GbE SFP28 4-Port PCIe Ethernet Adapter, 4XC7A80267
- ThinkSystem Intel X710-T2L 10GBase-T 2-Port PCIe Ethernet Adapter, 4XC7A80266
- Added the following adapter for external storage - SAS adapters for external storage section
- ThinkSystem 440-8e SAS/SATA PCIe Gen4 12Gb HBA, 4Y37A78837
- Added the following power supplies - Power supplies section:
- ThinkSystem V2 750W 230V Titanium Hot-Swap Power Supply v3, 4P57A82019
- ThinkSystem 1100W 230V Titanium Hot-Swap Gen2 Power Supply, 4P57A72666
- ThinkSystem 2600W 230V Titanium Hot-Swap Gen2 Power Supply, 4P57A72667
- Added the following ESXi preload - Operating system support section:
- VMware ESXi 8.0 (Factory Installed), BMT5
- Added information about UEFI performance presets - Processor options section
- The following adapter is now withdrawn:
- ThinkSystem I350-F1 PCIe 1Gb 1-Port SFP Ethernet Adapter, 7ZT7A00533
- The following models for EMEA are now withdrawn - Models section:
- 7Z60A00LEA, 7Z60A00MEA, 7Z60A00NEA
- Added the following Fibre Channel adapters - Fibre Channel host bus adapters section
- ThinkSystem Emulex LPe35000 32Gb 2-port PCIe Fibre Channel Adapter v2, 4XC7A76525
- ThinkSystem Emulex LPe35000 32Gb 1-port PCIe Fibre Channel Adapter v2, 4XC7A76498
- Added the following RAID adapters - Controllers for internal storage section
- ThinkSystem RAID 940-8i 4GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter for U.3, BGM1
- ThinkSystem RAID 940-8i 8GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter for U.3, BGM0
- ThinkSystem RAID 940-16i 8GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter for U.3, BDY4
Changes in the September 2, 2022 update:
- The following options are withdrawn from marketing - Internal drive options section:
- 4XB7A83214 ThinkSystem 2.5" Nytro 3750 400GB Write Intensive SAS 12Gb HS SSD
- 4XB7A83215 ThinkSystem 2.5" Nytro 3750 800GB Write Intensive SAS 12Gb HS SSD
- 4XB7A83216 ThinkSystem 2.5" Nytro 3750 1.6TB Write Intensive SAS 12Gb HS SSD
- 4XB7A83217 ThinkSystem 2.5" Nytro 3750 3.2TB Write Intensive SAS 12Gb HS SSD
Changes in the August 23, 2022 update:
- The SR860 V2 now supports up to 1474 TB of internal storage (48x 30.72TB 2.5-inch SAS SSDs)
- Added an additional feature code for the following GPUs - GPU adapters section:
- ThinkSystem NVIDIA A2 16GB PCIe Gen4 Passive GPU w/o CEC, BQZT
- The following 2.5-inch SAS SSDs are supported - Internal drive options section:
- ThinkSystem 2.5" Nytro 3750 400GB Write Intensive SAS 12Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A83214
- ThinkSystem 2.5" Nytro 3750 800GB Write Intensive SAS 12Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A83215
- ThinkSystem 2.5" Nytro 3750 1.6TB Write Intensive SAS 12Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A83216
- ThinkSystem 2.5" Nytro 3750 3.2TB Write Intensive SAS 12Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A83217
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1653 960GB Read Intensive SAS 24Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A80318
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1653 1.92TB Read Intensive SAS 24Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A80319
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1653 3.84TB Read Intensive SAS 24Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A80320
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1653 7.68TB Read Intensive SAS 24Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A80321
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1653 15.36TB Read Intensive SAS 24Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A80322
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1653 30.72TB Read Intensive SAS 24Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A80323
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1655 800GB Mixed Use SAS 24Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A80340
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1655 1.6TB Mixed Use SAS 24Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A80341
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1655 3.2TB Mixed Use SAS 24Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A80342
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1655 6.4TB Mixed Use SAS 24Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A80343
- The following 2.5-inch NVMe SSDs are supported - Internal drive options section:
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5520 1.92TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A13941
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5520 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A13942
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5520 7.68TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A13943
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5520 15.36TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A13631
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5620 1.6TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A17129
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5620 3.2TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A17130
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5620 6.4TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A17133
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5620 12.8TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A17136
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7450 MAX 800GB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A79639
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7450 MAX 1.6TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A13967
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7450 MAX 3.2TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A13970
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7450 MAX 6.4TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A13971
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7450 MAX 12.8TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A84056
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7450 PRO 960GB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A79646
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7450 PRO 1.92TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A79647
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7450 PRO 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A79648
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7450 PRO 7.68TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A79649
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7450 PRO 15.36TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A83097
Changes in the July 19, 2022 update:
- The following options are withdrawn from marketing:
- ThinkSystem 2.5" 300GB 10K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512n HDD, 7XB7A00024
- ThinkSystem Marvell QL41232 10/25GbE SFP28 2-Port OCP Ethernet Adapter, 4XC7A08264
Changes in the June 14, 2022 update:
- New support for the following 2.5-inch SSDs - Internal drive options section:
- ThinkSystem 2.5" Multi Vendor 240GB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD, 4XB7A38271
- ThinkSystem 2.5" Multi Vendor 480GB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD, 4XB7A38272
- ThinkSystem 2.5" Multi Vendor 960GB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD, 4XB7A38273
- ThinkSystem 2.5" Multi Vendor 1.92TB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD, 4XB7A38274
- ThinkSystem 2.5" Multi Vendor 3.84TB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD, 4XB7A38275
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5800X 400GB Write Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A17158
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5800X 800GB Write Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A17159
- ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5800X 1.6TB Write Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS SSD, 4XB7A17160
- New support for the following M.2 drive - Internal drive options section:
- ThinkSystem M.2 7450 PRO 960GB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 NHS SSD, 4XB7A13999
- New support for the following storage controllers - Controllers for internal storage section:
- ThinkSystem 4350-16i SAS/SATA 12Gb HBA, 4Y37A72481
- ThinkSystem 4350-8i SAS/SATA 12Gb HBA, 4Y37A72480
- ThinkSystem RAID 5350-8i PCIe 12Gb Adapter, 4Y37A72482
- ThinkSystem RAID 9350-16i 4GB Flash PCIe 12Gb Adapter, 4Y37A72485
- ThinkSystem RAID 9350-8i 2GB Flash PCIe 12Gb Adapter, 4Y37A72483
- ThinkSystem 4-Port PCIe Gen4 NVMe Retimer Adapter, 4C57A65446
- Configurations that support the 1610-8P NVMe Switch adapter now alternatively support the the NVMe Retimer adapter instead - Controller selections section
- New support for the following Ethernet adapter - Network adapters section:
- ThinkSystem Intel X710-T4L 10GBase-T 4-Port PCIe Ethernet Adapter, 4XC7A79699
- New support for the following GPUs - GPU adapters section:
- ThinkSystem NVIDIA A100 80GB PCIe Gen4 Passive GPU, 4X67A76715
- ThinkSystem NVIDIA A30 24GB PCIe Gen4 Passive GPU, 4X67A76581
- ThinkSystem NVIDIA A2 16GB PCIe Gen4 Passive GPU, 4X67A81547
- Additional feature codes for existing NVIDIA GPUs - GPU adapters section:
- ThinkSystem NVIDIA A100 80GB PCIe Gen4 Passive GPU w/o CEC, BQZP
- ThinkSystem NVIDIA A30 24GB PCIe Gen4 Passive GPU w/o CEC, BQZR
- New support for the following RAID adapter for external storage connectivity - SAS adapters for external storage section:
- ThinkSystem RAID 940-8e 4GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter, 4Y37A78836
- Support for VMware ESXi 7.0 U3 as a preload - Operating system support section
- Added a note regarding installing the server in the upper or lower positions of an 1100mm rack cabinet - Rack cabinets section
Changes in the April 14, 2022 update:
- Added the following component:
- ThinkSystem V2 1800W (230V) Platinum Hot-Swap Power Supply v2, 4P57A78362 - Power supplies section
Changes in the February 24, 2022 update:
- Added support for the following internal storage adapter - Controllers for internal storage section:
- ThinkSystem RAID 540-16i PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter, 4Y37A78835
- Added support for the following SAS adapter for external storage - SAS adapters for external storage section:
- ThinkSystem 440-16e SAS/SATA PCIe Gen4 12Gb HBA, 4Y37A09724
Changes in the January 25, 2022 update:
- Support for new RAID controller - Controllers for internal storage section:
- ThinkSystem RAID 540-8i PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter, 4Y37A78834
Changes in the January 8, 2022 update:
- The following GPUs are withdrawn - GPU adapters section:
- ThinkSystem NVIDIA Tesla V100S 32GB PCIe Passive GPU, 4X67A13124
Changes in the November 23, 2021 update:
- New SSD drive options - Internal drive options section:
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM893 480GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A72438
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM893 960GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A72439
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM893 1.92TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A72440
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM893 3.84TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A72441
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM893 7.68TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD, 4XB7A72442
Changes in the November 16, 2021 update:
- Removed the limitations with RHEL 7.9 and ESXi 7.0 U1 regarding driver support
Changes in the October 26, 2021 update:
- New storage adapters - Controllers for internal storage section:
- ThinkSystem 440-8i SAS/SATA PCIe Gen4 12Gb HBA, 4Y37A78601
- ThinkSystem 440-16i SAS/SATA PCIe Gen4 12Gb HBA, 4Y37A78602
- ThinkSystem RAID 940-16i 4GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter, 4Y37A78600
Changes in the August 30, 2021 update:
- Storage config B is supported with 2- or 4-processor configurations - Supported drive bay combinations section
Changes in the August 24, 2021 update:
- New Intel SSD families - Internal drive options section:
- ThinkSystem S4620 Mixed Use SATA 6Gb SSDs
- ThinkSystem S4520 Read Intensive SATA 6Gb SSDs
- New support for these additional SSDs - Internal drive options section:
- ThinkSystem 7mm 5300 240GB Entry SATA 6Gb SSD, 4XB7A38181
- ThinkSystem 7mm 5300 480GB Entry SATA 6Gb SSD, 4XB7A38182
- ThinkSystem 7mm 5300 960GB Entry SATA 6Gb SSD, 4XB7A38183
- ThinkSystem U.2 Intel P5500 7.68TB Entry NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 Hot Swap SSD, 4XB7A17147
- Added the following networking adapters - Network adapters section
- ThinkSystem Intel E810-DA2 10/25GbE SFP28 2-Port OCP Ethernet Adapter, 4XC7A08294
- ThinkSystem Intel E810-DA2 10/25GbE SFP28 2-Port PCIe Ethernet Adapter, 4XC7A08295
- New 64Gb Fibre Channel adapter - Fibre Channel host bus adapters section:
- ThinkSystem Emulex LPe36002 64Gb 2-port PCIe Fibre Channel Adapter, 4XC7A77485
Changes in the June 15, 2021 update:
- Added a section on Intel Transparent Supply Chain
Changes in the June 8, 2021 update:
- New factory-installed preload support for VMware ESXi 7.0 U2 - Operating systems section
- The following drive is withdrawn from marketing - Internal drive options section:
- ThinkSystem U.2 Intel P4510 4.0TB Entry NVMe PCIe3.0 x4 Hot Swap SSD, 4XB7A10205
Changes in the June 1, 2021 update:
- New NVMe drive options - Internal drive options section:
- ThinkSystem U.2 Intel P5500 3.84TB Entry NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 Hot Swap SSD, 4XB7A17146
- ThinkSystem U.2 Intel P5600 6.4TB Mainstream NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 Hot Swap SSD, 4XB7A17154
- ThinkSystem U.3 Kioxia CM6-V 1.6TB Mainstream NVMe PCIe4.0 x4 Hot Swap SSD, 4XB7A17112
- ThinkSystem U.3 Kioxia CM6-V 3.2TB Mainstream NVMe PCIe4.0 x4 Hot Swap SSD, 4XB7A17113
- ThinkSystem U.3 Kioxia CM6-V 6.4TB Mainstream NVMe PCIe4.0 x4 Hot Swap SSD, 4XB7A17114
- ThinkSystem U.3 Kioxia CM6-V 800GB Mainstream NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 Hot Swap SSD, 4XB7A64175
Changes in the April 14, 2021 update:
- Added information about the Light Path button - Systems management section
- Added information about Particulate contamination - Operating environment section
- Add links to the Lenovo Hardware Installation & Removal Videos on the SR860 V2 - Related publications and links section
Changes in the March 26, 2021 update:
- The server supports Platform Firmware Resiliency (PFR) hardware Root of Trust - Security section
Changes in the March 24, 2021 update:
- Corrected the description for the Processor and Memory Expansion Tray option part number - Processor options section
- Updated the tables of supported drives to add the following drives - Internal drive options section:
- ThinkSystem U.2 Intel P5500 1.92TB Entry NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 Hot Swap SSD, 4XB7A17145
- ThinkSystem U.2 Intel P5600 1.6TB Mainstream NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 Hot Swap SSD, 4XB7A17152
- ThinkSystem U.2 Intel P5600 3.2TB Mainstream NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 Hot Swap SSD, 4XB7A17153
- ThinkSystem U.2 Intel Optane P4800X 375GB Performance NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 Hot Swap SSD 60DWPD, 4XB7A38159
Changes in the March 2, 2021 update:
- New 2.5-inch SAS drive options - Internal drive options section:
- ThinkSystem 2.5" Nytro 3732 400GB Performance SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD, 4XB7A70006
- ThinkSystem 2.5" Nytro 3732 800GB Performance SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD, 4XB7A70005
- ThinkSystem 2.5" Nytro 3732 1.6TB Performance SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD, 4XB7A70004
- ThinkSystem 2.5" Nytro 3732 3.2TB Performance SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD, 4XB7A70003
- ThinkSystem 2.5" Nytro 3732 800GB Performance SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD SED, 4XB7A70007
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1643a 1.92TB Entry SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD, 4XB7A38176
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1643a 3.84TB Entry SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD, 4XB7A17054
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1643a 7.68TB Entry SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD, 4XB7A17055
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1643a 960GB Entry SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD, 4XB7A38175
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1643a 15.36TB Entry SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD, 4XB7A17056
- ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1645a 6.4TB Mainstream SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD, 4XB7A17065
- The server now supports internal storage of up to 737.28TB using 48x 15.36TB 2.5-inch SAS SSDs
- New PCIe network adapter options (effective March 9) - Network adapters section:
- ThinkSystem Broadcom 57508 100GbE QSFP56 2-port PCIe 4 Ethernet Adapter, 4XC7A08297
- ThinkSystem Mellanox ConnectX-6 Dx 100GbE QSFP56 2-port PCIe Ethernet Adapter, 4XC7A08248
- New GPU support (effective March 9) - GPU adapters section:
- ThinkSystem NVIDIA A100 40GB PCIe Gen4 Passive GPU, 4X67A13135
- New option part number for the auxiliary power cable for GPUs (effective March 9) - GPU adapters section:
- GPU Riser to GPU Power Cable, 190mm, 4X97A76342
- Additional storage configurations (effective March 9) - see the tables in the following sections:
- Supported drive bay combinations section
- Controller selections section
- Field upgrades section
Changes in the January 15, 2021 update:
- Storage configurations Q & R (24x NVMe drives) are now orderable in DCSC - Supported drive bay combinations section and Controller selections section
Changes in the December 19, 2020 update:
- Storage configurations A-E (1-6 SAS/SATA backplanes) are now supported in CTO builds with either 2 or 4 processors - Supported drive bay combinations section and Controller selections section
Changes to the December 10, 2020 update:
- Clarified that for memory capacity, 1152 GB corresponds to 1.125 TB - Memory capacity of processors section
- Added the ordering information for the optional cable management arm (CMA) - Rack installation section
Changes to the December 4, 2020 update:
- Storage configs Q and R (24x NVMe drives), based on the ThinkSystem 1610-8P NVMe Switch Adapter, are now planned for support in 1Q 2021 - Supported drive bay combinations and Controller selections sections
Changes in the November 24, 2020 update:
- Updated the storage configurations to align with DCSC regarding the number of processors supported for each drive configuration:
- Supported drive bay combinations section
- Controller selections section
Changes to the November 13, 2020 update:
- Storage configs Q and R (24x NVMe drives) are now based on the ThinkSystem 1610-8P NVMe Switch Adapter, and support is planned for December 2020 - Supported drive bay combinations and Controller selections sections
- Added the ThinkSystem 1610-8P NVMe Switch Adapter and removed NVMe support using the ThinkSystem RAID 940-16i 8GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter (Tri-mode support, feature code BCYV) - Controllers for internal storage section
- Removed the following adapter as not supported - Network adapters section:
- ThinkSystem Broadcom 57414 10/25GbE SFP28 2-port OCP Ethernet Adapter, 4XC7A08237
Changes in the November 9, 202 update:
- Updated the quantity of supported adapters - Network adapters section:
- Up to 5x Mellanox ConnectX-6 HDR100 adapters supported
- Up to 3x Mellanox HDR adapters supported
Changes in the November 6 & 9, 2020 updates:
- Updated the quantity of supported adapters - Network adapters section:
- Up to 5x Mellanox ConnectX-6 HDR100 adapters supported
- Up to 3x Mellanox HDR adapters supported
- VMware ESXi 7.0 U1 does not support Intel VROC - Operating system support section
Changes in the October 13, 2020 update:
- Full product guide published
- The SR850 V2 is now configurable in the DCSC configurator
First published: 18 June 2020
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