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Lenovo ThinkServer RS140

Product Guide

The Lenovo ThinkServer RS140 is the ideal right-sized, value-priced, single-socket 1U rack solution for small
and medium businesses that need optimized performance and flexibility for future growth. With support for a
memory capacity of 32 GB and internal storage of 12 TB, the RS140 is ideal for small- to medium-sized
business, workgroups, distributed locations, and webscale workloads.
The RS140 offers a wide range of processors - from Intel Core i3 to Intel Xeon E3-1200 v3. Also, it features
integrated NICs and an additional PCIe expansion slot for advanced RAID protection, network scalability, or
SSD acceleration.
Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) built into the RS140 offers easy-to-use, industry-standard
management tools for remote diagnostics, updates, and repairs.
The following figure shows the Lenovo ThinkServer RS140.
Figure 1. Lenovo ThinkServer RS140
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The RS140 runs a wide range of operating systems, including client OS capability for retail applications.
The RS140 is among the quietest server models in the industry.
The RS140 has just a 16.2-inch (411 mm) deep chassis and supports 4-post and 2-post racks, giving you
more flexibility with your business footprint.
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  • Page 1: Product Guide

    Lenovo ThinkServer RS140 Product Guide The Lenovo ThinkServer RS140 is the ideal right-sized, value-priced, single-socket 1U rack solution for small and medium businesses that need optimized performance and flexibility for future growth. With support for a memory capacity of 32 GB and internal storage of 12 TB, the RS140 is ideal for small- to medium-sized business, workgroups, distributed locations, and webscale workloads.
  • Page 2: Key Features

    Key features The ThinkServer RS140 server is a compact, cost-effective, single-processor 1U rack server that has been optimized to provide enterprise-class features to small-to-medium-sized businesses, retail stores, or distributed enterprises. Scalability and performance The RS140 offers numerous features to boost performance, improve scalability, and reduce costs: The Intel Xeon processor E3-1200 v3 improves productivity by offering affordable single-socket system performance with 4-core processors with up to 3.7 GHz core speeds and up to 8 MB cache.
  • Page 3: Components And Connectors

    Intel Intelligent Power Capability powers individual processor elements on and off as needed, to reduce power draw. The use of SSDs can help lower power consumption compared to traditional spinning 2.5-inch HDDs. Components and connectors The following figure shows the front of the RS140. Figure 2. RS140 front view Lenovo ThinkServer RS140...
  • Page 4 The following figure shows the rear of the RS140. Figure 3. RS140 rear view The following figure shows the internal components of the RS140. Figure 4. RS140 internal view (with 3.5-inch drives) Lenovo ThinkServer RS140...
  • Page 5: System Specifications

    I/O expansion slots One PCIe 3.0 x8 (x8-wired); full-height, half-length. Ports Front: Two USB 2.0 ports. Rear: Four USB 3.0 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, one DisplayPort, one DB-15 video port, one DB-9 serial port, three RJ-45 GbE network ports. Lenovo ThinkServer RS140...
  • Page 6: Topseller Models

    TopSeller models The following table (Parts 1, 2, and 3) lists TopSeller models of the RS140. Product availability: TopSeller models of the ThinkServer RS140 listed in this section are withdrawn and no longer available for ordering. Table 2. TopSeller models (Part 1: North America)
  • Page 7 1x Xeon E3-1245 v3 3.4GHz 1x4GB RAID 100 4x2.5" Open 3xGbE 1 DVD- 1x300W 1 Yr 8MB 1600MHz 4C (84W) 70F3000AUX 1x Xeon E3-1245 v3 3.4GHz 1x4GB RAID 500 4x2.5" Open 3xGbE 1** DVD- 1x300W 1 Yr 8MB 1600MHz 4C (84W) Lenovo ThinkServer RS140...
  • Page 8 1x Xeon E3-1226 v3 3.3GHz 2x4GB RAID 100 4x2.5" Open 3xGbE 1 DVD- 1x300W 1 Yr 8MB 1600MHz 4C (84W) 70F30013EA 1x Xeon E3-1246 v3 3.5GHz 1x4GB RAID 100 4x2.5" Open 3xGbE 1 DVD- 1x300W 1 Yr 8MB 1600MHz 4C (84W) Lenovo ThinkServer RS140...
  • Page 9 2x3.5" 2x500GB 3xGbE 1 DVD- 1x300W 3 Yr 8MB 1600MHz 4C (84W) RAID 1 70F9000JMB‡ 1x Xeon E3-1225 v3 3.2GHz 2x4GB RAID 100 2x3.5" 2x500GB 3xGbE 1 DVD- 1x300W 1 Yr 8MB 1600MHz 4C (84W) RAID 1 Lenovo ThinkServer RS140...
  • Page 10 § Wty = Warranty, Yr = Year. † Ships with the 1.8 m C13 - C14 rack power cord. ‡ Ships with a 1.8 m country-specific line cord. ** The slot is occupied by the RAID controller. Lenovo ThinkServer RS140...
  • Page 11 3.2 GHz 2 / 2 3 MB 1333/1600 MHz 53 W No G3430 3.3 GHz 2 / 2 3 MB 1333/1600 MHz 53 W No G3440 3.3 GHz 2 / 2 3 MB 1333/1600 MHz 53 W No Lenovo ThinkServer RS140...
  • Page 12 53 W No * Mgt = Management Memory Lenovo DDR3 memory is compatibility tested and tuned for optimal ThinkServer performance and throughput. From a service and support standpoint, Lenovo memory automatically assumes the system warranty, and Lenovo provides service and support worldwide.
  • Page 13: Controllers For Internal Storage

    ThinkServer RAID 100 is an onboard RAID controller that does not consume a PCIe slot. The RAID 500, RAID 700, and 8885e adapters are supported in the PCIe expansion slot. Important: RAID 100 is not supported by virtualization hypervisors, including VMware vSphere (ESXi), Linux KVM, Xen, and Microsoft Hyper-V. Lenovo ThinkServer RS140...
  • Page 14 *** In addition to eight internal ports listed in Table 8, the ThinkServer 8885e adapter has eight external ports for external storage expansion connectivity (For details, refer to the External storage expansion section). # The RAID level 50 requires minimum 6 drives; therefore, RAID 50 is not supported on the RS140. Lenovo ThinkServer RS140...
  • Page 15: Drives For Internal Storage

    ThinkServer 2.5" 240GB Value Read-Optimized SATA 6Gbps SSD for RS-Series 4XB0F28679 ThinkServer 2.5" 300GB Value Read-Optimized SATA 6Gbps SSD for RS-Series 4XB0G88722 ThinkServer 2.5" 480GB Value Read-Optimized SATA 6Gbps SSD for RS-Series 4XB0F28680 ThinkServer 2.5" 600GB Value Read-Optimized SATA 6Gbps SSD for RS-Series 4XB0G88723 Lenovo ThinkServer RS140...
  • Page 16: Optical Drives

    Adaptive load balancing (ALB) Virtual Machine load balancing (VMLB) (not supported on the I217LM NIC) Link aggregation (static, IEEE 802.3ad) (not supported on the I217LM NIC) Important: The onboard I217LM GbE port does not support VMware vSphere (ESXi). Lenovo ThinkServer RS140...
  • Page 17: Storage Host Bus Adapters

    Description Part number Maximum supported Lenovo ThinkServer 8885e PCIe 12Gb SAS Adapter by PMC (2x external Mini-SAS 4XB0G88714 HD SFF-8644 connectors) Power supplies and cables The RS140 server supports one 300 W AC fixed power supply. The power supply is 80 PLUS Gold certified.
  • Page 18: Operating Systems

    The onboard RAID 100 adapter and the shared GbE port (I217LM) are not supported by VMware ESXi. For the latest information about the specific versions and service levels that are supported and any other prerequisites, see the Operating System Interoperability Guide: http://lenovopress.com/redposig. Systems management Lenovo ThinkServer RS140...
  • Page 19: Rack Installation

    A third-party platform management software, including but not limited to the following tools: RealVNC Viewer Plus (for remote KVM) Intel Platform Solution Manager (for comprehensive support of AMT features) Lenovo offers the following software tools that can help you set up, use, and maintain the server at no additional cost: ThinkServer EasyStartup...
  • Page 20: Physical Specifications

    The RS140 server has a three-year or one-year warranty (model dependent) with 24x7 standard call center support and 9x5 next business day onsite coverage. Lenovo offers warranty maintenance upgrades and post-warranty maintenance agreements with a well-defined scope of services, including service hours, response time, and length of service coverage.
  • Page 21: Regulatory Compliance

    Lenovo server. In the unlikely event of a hard drive failure, you retain possession of your hard drive while Lenovo replaces the failed drive part. Your data stays safely on your premises, in your hands.
  • Page 22: External Drive Enclosures

    Japan VCCI, Class A External drive enclosures The RS140 server can be connected to the Lenovo Storage drive enclosures by using supported RAID adapters and HBAs that are listed in the following table. Table 17. RAID adapters and HBAs for external storage expansion...
  • Page 23: External Storage Systems

    The following table lists the external drive enclosures that are offered by Lenovo that can be used with the RS140 for storage expansion. Table 19. External drive enclosures Description Part number Lenovo Storage E1012 LFF Disk Expansion Single SAS IO Module, Rail Kit, 9x5 NBD...
  • Page 24: External Backup Units

    Description Part number Lenovo Storage V5030 SFF Control Enclosure 3Yr S&S 6536C22 Lenovo Storage V5030 SFF Control Enclosure 5Yr S&S 6536C42 IBM Storwize for Lenovo (iSCSI storage connectivity) IBM Storwize V3500 3.5-inch Dual Control Storage Controller Unit 6096CU2** IBM Storwize V3500 2.5-inch Dual Control Storage Controller Unit 6096CU3** IBM Storwize V3700 3.5-inch Storage Controller Unit...
  • Page 25: Rack Cabinets

    10 Gb Ethernet switches: http://lenovopress.com/networking/tor/10gb?rt=product-guide 40 Gb Ethernet switches: http://lenovopress.com/networking/tor/40gb?rt=product-guide Rack cabinets The following table lists the rack cabinets that are offered by Lenovo that can be used in RS140 solutions. Table 23. Rack cabinets Description Part number 11U Rack Office Enablement Kit...
  • Page 26: Kvm Switches And Consoles

    KVM switches and consoles The following table lists the console switches and monitor kits that are available from Lenovo that can be used in RS140 solutions. Table 24. KVM switch and console options Description Part number Monitor kits and keyboard trays 1U 18.5"...
  • Page 27: Power Distribution Units

    For more information, see the list of Product Guides in the KVM Switches and Consoles category: http://lenovopress.com/servers/options/kvm Power distribution units The following table lists the power distribution units (PDUs) that are offered by Lenovo that can be used in RS140 solutions. Table 25. Power distribution units...
  • Page 28: Uninterruptible Power Supply Units

    For more information, see the list of Product Guides in the Power Distribution Units category: http://lenovopress.com/servers/options/pdu Uninterruptible power supply units The following table lists the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units that are offered by Lenovo that can be used in RS140 solutions. Table 26. Uninterruptible power supply units...
  • Page 29: Related Publications And Links

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  • Page 30 Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead.
  • Page 31 Trademarks Lenovo, the Lenovo logo, and For Those Who Do are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. A current list of Lenovo trademarks is available on the Web at http://www3.lenovo.com/us/en/legal/copytrade/. The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both: Lenovo Services Lenovo®...

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