Processor & Compute Performance:
- CPU Support: Dual-socket design supporting 3rd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors (code-named "Ice Lake")
- Core Count: Up to 40 cores per processor (80 cores total with dual processors)
- Thread Count: Up to 80 threads per processor (160 threads total)
- Process Technology: 10nm manufacturing process
- TDP Rating: Supports processors up to 270W
- Clock Speeds: Up to 3.6 GHz
- PCIe Lanes: 64 PCIe 4.0 lanes per processor (128 total with dual processors)
- Advanced Features: Enhanced performance for compute-intensive applications with improved throughput for I/O and NVMe devices
Memory Specifications:
- Memory Type: DDR4 TruDDR4 RDIMM (Registered DIMM) and 3DS RDIMM with ECC
- DIMM Slots: 32 DIMM slots total (16 per processor)
- Memory Channels: 8 memory channels per processor
- Memory Speed: Up to 3200 MT/s
- Maximum Capacity:
- Up to 4TB with standard DDR4 RDIMMs (using 128GB 3DS RDIMMs)
- Up to 8TB total system memory with standard configuration
- Up to 12TB combined when using DDR4 RDIMMs and Intel® Optane™ Persistent Memory (PMEM) 200 Series
- Intel Optane Persistent Memory: Support for data-centric persistent memory modules for breakthrough memory capacity
Storage Configurations:
The SR650 V2 offers exceptional storage flexibility with three drive bay zones supporting up to 28 different configurations:
2.5-inch Drive Configurations:
- Up to 40 x 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays total:
- 24 x 2.5-inch front panel hot-swap bays (8, 16, or 24 bay configurations available)
- 8 x 2.5-inch middle drive bays
- 8 x 2.5-inch rear drive bays
- Interface Support: SAS, SATA, or U.2/U.3 NVMe PCIe
3.5-inch Drive Configurations:
- Up to 20 x 3.5-inch hot-swap drive bays total:
- 12 x 3.5-inch front panel hot-swap bays (8 or 12 bay configurations available)
- 4 x 3.5-inch middle drive bays
- 4 x 3.5-inch rear drive bays
- Interface Support: SAS, SATA
Additional Storage Options:
- M.2 Drives: 2 internal M.2 SATA boot drive slots with optional RAID 1 mirroring for OS reliability
- 7mm Boot Drives: 2 x 2.5-inch/7mm hot-swap boot drives supporting RAID 1 (in place of PCIe slot 3 or slot 6)
- Total Storage Capacity: Up to 491TB of raw storage capacity
RAID & Storage Controllers:
- Integrated: Software RAID options
- Hardware RAID: ThinkSystem RAID controllers for enhanced data protection and performance
- RAID Levels Supported: RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and more depending on controller
GPU & Acceleration:
- Double-Wide GPUs: Up to 3 x 300W double-wide GPUs (such as NVIDIA A100)
- Single-Wide GPUs: Up to 8 x single-wide GPUs (such as NVIDIA T4)
- Use Cases: AI/ML inference and training, HPC acceleration, graphics rendering, deep learning workloads
- Thermal Management: Advanced cooling design supports high-power GPUs in air-cooled environments
Expansion & I/O:
- PCIe Slots: 8 PCIe slots plus 1 OCP 3.0 SFF slot
- PCIe Generation: All slots support PCIe 4.0 for maximum bandwidth and throughput
- Flexible Configuration: Slots can be configured for GPUs, high-speed networking, NVMe storage, or other expansion cards
- OCP Support: Open Compute Project slot for flexible networking options
Networking:
- Flexible networking configurations with support for multiple network interface options
- OCP 3.0 SFF slot for modular networking cards
- Additional network adapters available via PCIe expansion slots
Power Supply Options:
- Hot-swap redundant power supply configurations available
- Efficiency Options: Platinum and Titanium-rated power supplies for reduced energy costs
- 750W, 1100W, 1600W, 2000W power supply options depending on configuration
- N+1 redundancy support for maximum uptime
Cooling & Thermal Management:
- Fans: 5 or 6 hot-swap 60mm fans (single-rotor or dual-rotor) depending on processor configuration
- 6 fans with dual processors installed
- 5 fans with single processor installed
- N+1 Redundancy: Fan redundancy tolerates single-rotor failure
- Advanced Airflow Design: Optimized ventilation with honeycomb-patterned air vents
- High-Efficiency Cooling Zones: Maintain optimal temperatures while minimizing power consumption
- Continuous Operation: Supports continuous operation at 45°C ambient temperature
- Optional Heatsink Enhancements: Larger heatsinks with auxiliary radiators for higher TDP processors
Security Features - ThinkShield:
Lenovo integrates comprehensive security throughout the server lifecycle:
- Firmware-Level Security: Cryptographically signed firmware with secure boot process
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM): Optional TPM 2.0 for hardware-based encryption and secure key storage
- Self-Encrypting Drives (SEDs): Data-at-rest encryption for enhanced data protection
- Secure Erase: Remote data sanitization capabilities
- UEFI Secure Boot: Protection against unauthorized firmware and OS modifications
- Physical Security: Chassis intrusion detection
Management & Automation:
Lenovo XClarity Controller (XCC):
- Integrated baseboard management controller for comprehensive remote management
- Easy-to-use web interface with industry-standard Redfish-compliant REST APIs
- Remote console with higher-resolution video
- Enhanced performance and expanded security options
- Dedicated USB diagnostic port for handset access in secure datacenters
- Optional front diagnostics display
- Mobile app available for Android and iOS
Lenovo XClarity Management Suite:
- XClarity Administrator: Centralized, data-driven view of datacenter operations
- XClarity Energy Manager: Power and temperature management for improved energy efficiency
- XClarity Integrator: Integration with VMware vCenter, Microsoft System Center, and other management platforms
- XClarity Provisioning Manager: Streamlined hardware provisioning and maintenance
- Automated firmware updates and OS deployment
Enterprise Integration:
- VMware vSphere integration
- Microsoft System Center integration
- Ansible automation support
- Terraform provider support
- Redfish API for programmatic control
Form Factor & Design:
- Size: 2U rack-mountable server (86.5mm / 3.4 inches height)
- Width: 482.1mm (19.0 inches) with rack latches
- Modular Architecture: Easy access to components for maintenance and upgrades
- Tool-Less Design: Simplified component replacement
- Hot-Swappable Components: Drives, power supplies, and fans for maximum uptime
- Space Optimization: Designed to leverage every square inch of 2U space
Operating System Support:
- Microsoft Windows Server (all current versions)
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)
- Ubuntu Server
- VMware vSphere / ESXi
- Additional Linux distributions and hypervisors
- Note: Does not support DOS
Ideal Applications:
- Virtualization & VDI: VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
- Cloud Computing: Private cloud, hybrid cloud infrastructure, OpenStack
- Database Management: SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, SAP HANA
- Software-Defined Infrastructure: VMware Cloud Foundation, hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI), software-defined storage (SDS)
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: Deep learning training and inference with GPU acceleration
- High-Performance Computing (HPC): Scientific computing, engineering simulation, electronic design automation
- Big Data Analytics: Real-time streaming data analysis with validated designs
- OLTP Databases: High-transaction virtualized database systems
- Enterprise Applications: ERP, CRM, collaboration platforms
- Web & Media Hosting: Content delivery, streaming media services
- Infrastructure Security: Unified threat management, SIEM platforms
- Email & Collaboration: Microsoft Exchange, collaboration suites
Key Advantages Over SR650 Gen1:
- More CPU Cores: 40 cores per processor vs. 28 cores
- More Memory Slots: 32 total DIMMs vs. 24 DIMMs
- Higher Memory Capacity: Up to 12TB vs. 3TB
- More Drive Bays: Up to 40 x 2.5-inch vs. 26 x 2.5-inch drives
- PCIe Gen4: Faster I/O bandwidth compared to PCIe Gen3
- Better Space Utilization: Optimized design leverages every square inch
Warranty & Support:
- Standard Lenovo warranty with optional extended service and support packages
- Available support includes on-site service, advanced replacement, and technical assistance
- Lenovo Premier Support options for mission-critical deployments
Energy Efficiency & Compliance:
- ENERGY STAR certified configurations available
- RoHS compliant for environmental responsibility
- ASHRAE A3/A4 thermal compliance for sustainable datacenter operations
- Platinum and Titanium PSU options reduce operational energy costs
Why Choose the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 V2:
The SR650 V2 represents Lenovo's commitment to delivering enterprise-class performance, reliability, and flexibility in a versatile 2U platform. With support for the latest 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors, massive memory capacity (up to 12TB), extensive storage options (up to 40 drives), powerful GPU acceleration (up to 8 GPUs), and PCIe 4.0 expansion, this server is engineered to handle today's most demanding workloads while providing the scalability to adapt to future requirements. Backed by Lenovo's industry-leading reliability and comprehensive XClarity management tools, the SR650 V2 is the ideal choice for organizations seeking a powerful, secure, and highly manageable enterprise server platform.