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7X10A0AHAU4215, 7X10A0AHAU-4215, SVL7X10A0AHAU4215, SVL-7X10A0AHAU-4215
Lenovo ThinkSystem ST550 Server (Xeon SP Gen 2)
Overview
The Lenovo ThinkSystem ST550 2-socket 4U rack-mountable tower server provides
outstanding performance and industry-leading reliability. Now available with
second-generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors, the ST550 is ideal for
small-to-medium businesses, distributed enterprises, retail, educational
institutions and branch offices.
The ST550 server now supports second-gernation Intel Xeon Processor Scalable
Family processors with up to 768 GB of TruDDR4 system memory.
Suggested uses: business workloads such as e-mail, workgroup applications,
file & print, system management, web serving, and point-of-sale
applications
The ThinkSystem ST550 is a high-performance dual-socket tower server based on
the second-generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors, supporting a wide range of
processors to suit a wide range of budgets and application
requirements.
Scalability and performance
The ST550 offers the following features to boost performance, improve
scalability, and reduce costs:
- Improves productivity by offering superior system performance with up to
two processors, each with up to 22 cores, and core speeds up to 3.8
GHz.
- Hyper-Threading Technology to maximize the concurrent execution of
multithreaded applications, available with most processors.
- Intelligent and adaptive system performance with energy-efficient Intel
Turbo Boost Technology, available with most processors, allows CPU cores to
run at maximum speeds during peak workloads by temporarily going beyond
processor thermal design power (TDP).
- 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 provides improvements in server utilization
and guaranteed per-core performance service levels with more granular control
over processor performance.
- Intel Deep Learning Boost (Vector Neural Network Instruction set or VNNI)
is 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).
- Each processor has six memory channels with memory speeds of up to 2933
MHz to help maximize system performance
- Up to 768 GB of memory capacity using 12x 64GB DIMMs
- The 12 Gbps SAS internal storage connectivity doubles the data transfer
rate compared to 6 Gb SAS solutions to maximize performance of storage
I/O-intensive applications.
- Flexible storage configurations support either 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch
hot-swap drive bays or a combination of the two (hybrid configuration).
Configurations with 3-5-inch simple-swap drive bays are also available.
- Up to 16x 2.5-inch drive bays with two 5.25-inch media drive bays
available
- Up to 20x 2.5-inch drive bays with the media bays converted to 4x
2.5-inch drive bays
- Up to 8x 3.5-inch drive bays with two 5.25-inch media drive bays
available
- Up to 8x 3.5-inch + 4x 2.5-inch drive bays with the media bay
conversion
- Up to 8x 3.5-inch simple-swap drive bays
- 3.5-inch drive bays support SAS and SATA HDDs and SSDs. 2.5-inch drive
bays support SAS and SATA HDDs and SSDs, as well as NVMe drives.
- Support for up to four NVMe PCIe SSDs in a 2.5-inch form factor maximizes
drive I/O performance, in terms of throughput, bandwidth, and
latency.
- The use of solid-state drives (SSDs) instead of, or along with,
traditional hard disk drives (HDDs) can significantly improve I/O performance.
An SSD can support up to 100 times more I/O operations per second (IOPS) than
a typical HDD.
- 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 4 GB and support for 20 drives on a single
controller.
- Supports a new 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 greater boot drive performance
and reliability.
- The server has two integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports.
- The server offers PCI Express 3.0 I/O expansion capabilities that improve
the theoretical maximum bandwidth by almost 100% (8 GT/ps per link using
128b/130b encoding) compared to the previous generation of PCI Express 2.0 (5
GT/s per link using 8b/10b encoding).
- The server offers up to six PCIe 3.0 I/O expansion slots plus one slot
reserved for the M.2 adapter
- Support for up to two NVIDIA graphics processing units (GPUs) to maximize
computing power.
Availability and serviceability
The ST550 provides the following 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), memory mirroring, and memory rank sparing for
redundancy in the event of a non-correctable memory failure.
- The server offers hot-swap (HS) SSDs and HDDs, and supports RAID
redundancy for data protection and greater system uptime.
- Much like HS drives, simple-swap drives are mounted on an easy-to-remove
tray and work with the same RAID options. Simple-swap require a system
power-down before adding or replacing, however simple-swap drives are less
expensive than hot-swap drives.
- The Dual M.2 Boot Adapter supports RAID-1 which enables two installed M.2
drives to be configured as a redundant pair.
- The server supports hot-swap power supplies; with two installed, they form
a redundant pair to provide availability for business-critical applications.
The server also offers an optional 4th fan which offers redundancy in most
server configurations.
- Toolless cover removal provides easy access to upgrades and serviceable
parts, such as CPU, memory, and adapter cards.
- Proactive Platform Alerts (including PFA and SMART alerts) for:
processors, voltage regulators, memory, internal storage (SAS/SATA HDDs and
SSDs), fans, power supplies, RAID controllers, and server ambient and
sub-component temperatures. Alerts can be surfaced through the XClarity
Controller management processor 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.
- SSDs, with no moving parts, offer significantly better reliability than
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 supports diagnostics and can save
service data to a USB key drive or remote CIFS share folder for
troubleshooting and reduce service time.
- Auto restart in the event of a momentary loss of AC power (based on power
policy setting in the XClarity Controller service processor)
- Support for the XClarity Administrator Mobile app running on a supported
smartphone and connected to the server through the service-enabled USB 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
The following powerful systems management features simplify local and remote
management of the ST550:
- The server includes an XClarity Controller (XCC) to monitor server
availability. Optional upgrade to XCC Advanced to provide remote control
(keyboard video mouse) functions. Optional upgrade to XCC Enterprise enables
the additional support for 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.
- New 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 functionality, such as digital signatures and remote
attestation.
- Supports Secure Boot to ensure that only a digitally signed operating
system can be used. Supported with HDDs and SSDs as well as M.2 drives in the
M.2 Adapter.
- 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.
- Physical security measures to prevent unauthorized access: Lockable side
cover to prevent access to internal components, a slot at the rear of the
server for a Kensington Cable. Optional additional physical security features
are a lockable front security door and a chassis intrusion switch (included in
some models).
Energy efficiency
The ST550 offers the following energy-efficiency features to save energy,
reduce operational costs, increase energy availability, and contribute to the
green environment:
- Energy-efficient planar components help lower operational
costs.
- High-efficiency power supplies with 80 PLUS Platinum and Titanium
certifications. Energy Star 2.1 certified.
- Intel Intelligent Power Capability powers individual processor elements on
and off as needed to reduce power draw.
- Low-voltage 1.2 V DDR4 memory DIMMs use up to 20% less energy compared to
1.35 V DDR3 DIMMs.
- SSDs use 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.
- 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.
Specifications
Machine
type |
7X09
- 1 year warranty |
7X10
- 3 year warranty |
Form
factor |
Tower
or 4U Rack. |
Processor |
One
or two second-generation Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family of
processors, either Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum-level processors
(formerly codename "Cascade Lake"). Supports processors up to 22 cores,
core speeds up to 3.8 GHz, and TDP ratings up to 125W. Two Intel Ultra
Path Interconnect (UPI) links at 10.4 GT/s
each. |
Chipset |
Intel
C624 "Lewisburg" chipset |
Memory |
Up
to 12 DIMM sockets (6 DIMMs per processor) supporting Lenovo TruDDR4 DIMMs
at up to 2933 MHz. RDIMMs and LRDIMMs (Load Reduced DIMMs) are supported,
but memory types cannot be intermixed. |
Memory
maximums |
Up
to 768 GB with 12x 64 GB RDIMMs and two
processors |
Memory
protection |
ECC,
SDDC (for x4-based memory DIMMs), ADDDC (for x4-based memory DIMMs,
requires Intel Xeon Gold or Platinum processors), memory mirroring, and
memory sparing. |
Disk
drive bays |
Available
configurations: |
8,
16, or 20x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap (optional support for NVMe
drives) |
4
or 8x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap |
Both
8x 3.5-inch + 4x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap |
4
or 8x 3.5-inch SATA simple-swap |
Additional
drive bays (except for 20-bay and hybrid
configurations): |
Two
5.25-inch drive bays for optical drives |
Maximum
internal storage |
2.5-inch
drives: |
153.6TB
using 20x 7.68TB 2.5-inch SAS/SATA SSDs |
30.72TB
using 4x 7.68TB 2.5-inch NVMe SSDs |
48TB
using 20x 2.4TB 2.5-inch HDDs |
3.5-inch
drives: |
144TB
using 8x 18TB 3.5-inch HDDs |
61.44TB
using 8x 7.68TB 3.5-inch SAS/SATA SSDs |
Storage
controller |
Onboard
6 Gb SATA for simple-swap drive configurations, using embedded Intel RSTe
software RAID, supporting RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 50 |
12
Gb SAS/SATA RAID for hot-swap drive
configurations: |
RAID
530i (cacheless) supports RAID 0, 1, 10, 5,
50 |
RAID
730-8i with 1GB cache supports RAID 0, 1, 10, 5,
50 |
RAID
730-8i with 2GB flash-backed cache supports RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 50, 6,
60 |
RAID
930-8i with 2GB flash-backed cache supports RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 50, 6,
60 |
RAID
930-16i and 24i with 4GB flash-backed cache supports RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 50,
6, 60 |
12
Gb SAS/SATA non-RAID: 430-8i and 430-16i HBAs |
Optical
drive bays |
Two
half-height 5.25-inch bays for optical or tape drives. Supports DVD-ROM or
Multiburner. Hot-swap bays can be converted to 4x 2.5-inch hot-swap drive
bays. (Not available with simple-swap drive
configurations.) |
Tape
drive bays |
Two
half-height 5.25-inch bays for optical or tape drives. Support for one RDX
drive or LTO tape drive. |
Network
interfaces |
Two
integrated Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE-T ports (RJ-45) based on Intel X722
embedded controller (No 10/100 Mbps support) |
PCI
Expansion slots |
Up
to 7 PCIe slots: 6 general purpose PCIe 3.0 slots plus one slot reserved
for the M.2 adapter. General purpose slots are as
follows: |
Slot
1: PCIe 3.0 x8 (25W) FHHL |
Slot
2: PCIe 3.0 x16 (75W); FHHL |
Slot
3: PCIe 3.0 x16 (75W); FHFL |
Slot
4: PCIe 3.0 x16 (x8 wired) (25W); FHFL (requires second
processor) |
Slot
5: PCIe 3.0 x16 (75W); FHFL (requires second
processor) |
Slot
6: PCIe 3.0 x8 (x4 wired) (25W); FHFL |
Slots
3 and 5 support double-wide GPUs |
Ports |
Front:
Two USB ports (one USB 3.0, one USB 2.0 port |
Rear:
Six USB ports (four USB 2.0, two USB 3.0), one VGA video, one RJ-45
systems management, two RJ-45 GbE network ports, optional serial
port. |
Internal:
One internal USB 3.0 port for RDX drive |
Cooling |
Supports
ASHRAE A2 environments as well as A3/A4 with some limitations. Up to
four simple-swap fans: two fans shipped standard on single processor
models and three fans shipped on dual processor models or models where
there are drive bays in lieu of the optical drive bays. The fourth
rear-mounted fan is N+1 redundant, except for certain
configurations. |
Power
supply |
Up
to two redundant hot-swap 550 W, 750 W or 1100 W High Efficiency Platinum
AC power supplies, or 750 W High Efficiency Titanium AC power supplies.
Also available is a 450 W fixed (non-hot-swap) power supply. In China
only, all hot-swap power supplies also support 240V
DC. |
Hot-swap
parts |
Hard
drives, power supplies, and fans |
Systems
management |
Operator
panel with status LEDs. XClarity Controller embedded management, XClarity
Administrator centralized infrastructure delivery, XClarity Integrator
plugins, and XClarity Energy Manager centralized server power management.
Optional XClarity Controller Advanced to enable remote control
functions. |
Security
features |
Power-on
password, administrator's password, Trusted Platform Module (TPM),
supporting TPM 1.2 or TPM 2.0. In China only, optional Trusted
Cryptographic Module (TCM). Kensington cable slot. Lockable side cover.
Optional lockable front security door and chassis intrusion switch
(included with some models). |
Video |
G200
graphics with 16 MB memory with 2D hardware accelerator, integrated into
the XClarity Controller. Maximum resolution is 1920x1200 32bpp at
60Hz. |
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. |
Dimensions |
Width:
176 mm (6.9 in.), height: 438 mm (17.2 in.), depth: 660 mm (26 in.).
See Physical and electrical specifications for
details. |
Weight |
Fully
configured: 36 kg (79.36
lb) |