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Lenovo ThinkSystem SN550 Server
Product Guide
The Lenovo ThinkSystem SN550 is a high-performance server that offers enhanced security, efficiency,
and reliability features to handle business-critical workloads. The blade server incorporates up to two Intel
Xeon Processor Scalable Family of processors. The processors feature up to 28 cores each and
use Lenovo TruDDR4 memory, which runs at speeds up to 2666 MHz.
Suggested uses: database, virtualization, enterprise applications, collaboration and email, streaming
media, Web, HPC, and cloud applications.
Figure 1 shows the ThinkSystem SN550 server
Figure 1. Flex System SN550 server
Did you know?
The SN550 server uses the new Intel Xeon Scalable Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum processors and
memory can now operate at speeds up to 2666 MHz. It also includes the next generation UEFI-based
Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager for rapid system setup and diagnosis, and Lenovo XClarity
Controller management processor for systems management and alerting.
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  • Page 1 Lenovo ThinkSystem SN550 Server Product Guide The Lenovo ThinkSystem SN550 is a high-performance server that offers enhanced security, efficiency, and reliability features to handle business-critical workloads. The blade server incorporates up to two Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family of processors. The processors feature up to 28 cores each and use Lenovo TruDDR4 memory, which runs at speeds up to 2666 MHz.
  • Page 2: Key Features

    Key features The ThinkSystem SN550 is a high-availability, scalable blade server that is optimized to support the next- generation microprocessor technology. It is ideally suited for medium and large businesses. This section describes the key features of the server. Scalability and performance The SN550 offers the following features to boost performance, improve scalability, and reduce costs: Up to 14 SN550 servers can be installed in one Flex System Enterprise chassis.
  • Page 3 Built-in diagnostics in UEFI with Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager that supports the collection of service data to USB key drive or remote CIFS share folder for troubleshooting and reduced service time.
  • Page 4: Locations Of Key Components And Connectors

    Solid state drives (SSDs) use as much as 80% less power than traditional spinning 2.5-inch HDDs. The SN550 uses hexagonal ventilation holes, which can be grouped more densely than round holes providing more efficient airflow through the system. Locations of key components and connectors Lenovo ThinkSystem SN550 Server...
  • Page 5 Figure 2 shows the front of the server. Figure 2. Front view of the Flex System SN550 Compute Node Figure 3 shows the locations of key components inside the server. Figure 3. Inside view of the Flex System SN550 server Lenovo ThinkSystem SN550 Server...
  • Page 6: Standard Specifications

    Chipset Intel C624 Memory Up to 24 DIMM sockets (12 DIMMs on 6 channels per processor) supporting Lenovo TruDDR4 DIMMs at up to 2666 MHz. RDIMMs and LRDIMMs (Load Reduced DIMMs) are supported, but memory types cannot be intermixed. Memory With LRDIMMs: Up to 1.5 TB with 24x 64 GB LRDIMMs and two CPUs...
  • Page 7 Enterprise Server 11 and 12 x64, VMware vSphere 6.0 and 6.5. For more information, see supported Supported operating systems. Service and Optional service upgrades are available through Lenovo Services: 4-hour or 2-hour response time, support 6-hour fix time, 1-year or 2-year warranty extension, software support for Lenovo hardware and some third-party applications. Dimensions Width: 215 mm (8.5 inches), height 51 mm (2.0 inches), depth 493 mm (19.4 inches).
  • Page 8 * Models with 4x10GbE include a Fabric Connector which routes the embedded X722 10Gb Ethernet controller to I/O slot 1. The Fabric Connector precludes the use of an I/O adapter in slot 1. Models for South East Asian countries (ASEAN) Lenovo ThinkSystem SN550 Server...
  • Page 9 * Models with 4x10GbE include a Fabric Connector which routes the embedded X722 10Gb Ethernet controller to I/O slot 1. The Fabric Connector precludes the use of an I/O adapter in slot 1. Models for Brazil Lenovo ThinkSystem SN550 Server...
  • Page 10 * Models with 4x10GbE include a Fabric Connector which routes the embedded X722 10Gb Ethernet controller to I/O slot 1. The Fabric Connector precludes the use of an I/O adapter in slot 1. Models for EMEA countries Lenovo ThinkSystem SN550 Server...
  • Page 11 * Models with 4x10GbE include a Fabric Connector which routes the embedded X722 10Gb Ethernet controller to I/O slot 1. The Fabric Connector precludes the use of an I/O adapter in slot 1. Models for Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea (HTK) Lenovo ThinkSystem SN550 Server...
  • Page 12 4x 10 GbE 1 used A00QSG 85W 2.1GHz embedded 2 max 7X16 1x Gold 5115 10C 1x 16GB 1Rx4 2x SATA RSTe RAID Open Open 4x 10 GbE 1 used A00HSG 85W 2.4GHz embedded 2 max Lenovo ThinkSystem SN550 Server...
  • Page 13 * Models with 4x10GbE include a Fabric Connector which routes the embedded X722 10Gb Ethernet controller to I/O slot 1. The Fabric Connector precludes the use of an I/O adapter in slot 1. Models for Japan Lenovo ThinkSystem SN550 Server...
  • Page 14 † Processor detail: Quantity, model, core count, TDP, core frequency * Models with 4x10GbE include a Fabric Connector which routes the embedded X722 10Gb Ethernet controller to I/O slot 1. The Fabric Connector precludes the use of an I/O adapter in slot 1. Lenovo ThinkSystem SN550 Server...
  • Page 15: Models For Usa And Canada

    † Processor detail: Quantity, model, core count, TDP, core frequency * Models with 4x10GbE include a Fabric Connector which routes the embedded X722 10Gb Ethernet controller to I/O slot 1. The Fabric Connector precludes the use of an I/O adapter in slot 1. Chassis support Lenovo ThinkSystem SN550 Server...
  • Page 16 The SN550 server is supported in the Flex System chassis as listed in the following table. Table 11. Chassis support Chassis models Description Supports SN550 8721-HC1 based: Lenovo Flex System Enterprise Chassis 8721-A1x, LRx, DCx with CMM (68Y7030) standard 8721-K1G, E1Y, E2Y 8721-HC2 based: Lenovo Flex System Enterprise Chassis...
  • Page 17: Processor Options

    Intel Xeon Gold 5122 4C 105W 3.6GHz 2666 MHz* 16.5 MB** 7XG7A04634 AXJ2 Intel Xeon Gold 6126 12C 125W 2666 MHz 19.25 2.6GHz MB** 7XG7A04628 AXHY Intel Xeon Gold 6130 16C 125W 2666 MHz 22 MB 2.1GHz Lenovo ThinkSystem SN550 Server...
  • Page 18 512 512-bit FMA units. The 5122 processor supports 2666 MHz and has two FMA units ** L3 cache is 1.375 MB per core except with the processor indicated with ** where the cache size is larger Lenovo ThinkSystem SN550 Server...
  • Page 19: Memory Options

    Memory options The SN550 uses Lenovo TruDDR4 memory operating at speeds up to 2666 MHz. All DIMMs can operate at a speed of 2666 MHz, both at 1 DIMM per channel and 2 DIMMs per channel. However, if the processor selected has a lower memory bus speed (eg 2400 MHz), then all DIMMs will operate at that lower speed.
  • Page 20: Internal Storage

    2). Depending on server configuration and installed backplane, these bays connect to either the included 6 Gbps SATA controller, optional Lenovo RAID controllers or directly to PCIe lanes for NVMe drives. In addition, the SN550 can also support one or two M.2 form factor SSD drives on a separate adapter.
  • Page 21: Specification

    RAID 1 by default; also supports RAID 0 and JBOD UEFI-based settings to enable/disable RAID mode and to review inventory Adapter and drive firmware update using Lenovo firmware tools Management via I2C interface * 2242, 2260 and 2280 are the industry terms for the M.2 drive dimensions. For example, 2280 corresponds to a drive that is 22mm wide and 80mm long.
  • Page 22 Figure 5. ThinkSystem RAID 530-4i 2 Drive Adapter Lenovo ThinkSystem SN550 Server...
  • Page 23: Internal Drive Options

    Part number Feature Description supported 2.5-inch hot-swap HDDs - 6 Gb NL SATA 7XB7A00036 AUUE ThinkSystem 2.5" 1TB 7.2K SATA 6Gb Hot Swap 512n HDD 7XB7A00037 AUUJ ThinkSystem 2.5" 2TB 7.2K SATA 6Gb Hot Swap 512e HDD Lenovo ThinkSystem SN550 Server...
  • Page 24 7N47A00117 AUMC ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1635a 400GB Mainstream SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD 7N47A00118 AUMD ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1635a 800GB Mainstream SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD 7N47A00119 AVRG ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1635a 1.6TB Mainstream SAS 12Gb Hot Swap SSD Lenovo ThinkSystem SN550 Server...
  • Page 25 ThinkSystem 2.5" Intel S4500 960GB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD 7SD7A05739 B0Z1 ThinkSystem 2.5" Intel S4500 1.92TB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD 7SD7A05738 B0Z2 ThinkSystem 2.5" Intel S4500 3.84TB Entry SATA 6Gb Hot Swap SSD Lenovo ThinkSystem SN550 Server...
  • Page 26: Integrated Virtualization

    M.2 drives using the instructions provided: http://www3.lenovo.com/us/en/data-center/solutions/alliances/vmware/#tab-VMware-tab-main-2 Internal tape drives The server does not support an internal tape drive. However, it can be attached to external tape drives by using Fibre Channel connectivity. Optical drives Lenovo ThinkSystem SN550 Server...
  • Page 27: Embedded 10Gb Network Adapter

    The server does not support an internal optical drive option, however, you can connect an external USB optical drive. See https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/pd011281 for information about available external optical drives from Lenovo. Alternatively, use the remote media feature of the XClarity Controller and the Chassis Management Module. Embedded 10Gb Network Adapter Lenovo ThinkSystem SN550 Server...
  • Page 28: I/O Expansion Options

    The embedded 10Gb controller is based on the Intel Ethernet Connection X722 network controller which is part of the Intel C624 "Lewisburg" PCH chipset of the SN550 and other Lenovo ThinkSystem servers. The Intel X722 controller is optimized for data center, cloud, and mobile applications and includes the...
  • Page 29 The following figure shows the location of the I/O expansion connectors. Figure 6. Location of the I/O adapter slots in the ThinkSystem SN550 server A compatible switch or pass-through module must be installed in the corresponding I/O bays in the chassis, as indicated in the following table.
  • Page 30: Network Adapters

    Figure 7. Location of the I/O module bays in the Flex System Enterprise Chassis The following figure shows how adapters are connected to I/O modules that are installed in the chassis. Figure 8. Logical layout of the interconnects between I/O adapters and I/O modules Network adapters Lenovo ThinkSystem SN550 Server...
  • Page 31: Feature Description

    CN4052S and CN4054S 2-port 10Gb basic adapters cannot be upgraded to FCoE support. If you need FCoE or iSCSI support use the 01CV780 or 01CV790 adapters. For more details about these adapters, see the Lenovo Press product guides in the Network adapters category: https://lenovopress.com/servers/blades/nic...
  • Page 32: Power Supplies

    AVCX ThinkSystem Emulex LPm16004B-L Mezz 16Gb 4-Port Fibre Channel Adapter For details about these adapters, see the Lenovo Press product guides in the Storage adapters category: https://lenovopress.com/servers/blades/hba For more information about adapter-to-switch compatibility, see the Flex System Interoperability Guide: http://lenovopress.com/fsig Power supplies Power to the blade server is derived from the power supplies that are installed in the chassis.
  • Page 33: Light Path Diagnostics

    The power button doubles as the light path diagnostics reminder button when the server is removed from the chassis. The meanings of the LEDs in the light path diagnostics panel are listed in the following table. Table 28. Light path diagnostic panel LEDs Lenovo ThinkSystem SN550 Server...
  • Page 34 (MAC address and other data) to remotely access XClarity Controller. Remote management Lenovo XClarity Controller (XCC) is an all-new embedded management engine common in every ThinkSystem server. There are two ways to access the management processor: Command-line interface.
  • Page 35: Lenovo Xclarity Energy Manager

    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.
  • Page 36: Lenovo Xclarity Provisioning Manager

    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.
  • Page 37: Supported Operating Systems

    System Interoperability Guide: https://lenovopress.com/osig Physical specifications The server features the following dimensions and weight (approximate): Height: 55.5 mm (2.2 in) Depth: 492.7 mm (19.4 in) Width: 215.5 mm (8.5 in) Maximum weight: 7.1 kg (15.6 lb) Supported environment Lenovo ThinkSystem SN550 Server...
  • Page 38: Warranty Options

    Parts If a problem with your product cannot be resolved via telephone and a CRU part is required, Lenovo Delivered will send a replacement CRU to arrive at your location. If a problem with your product cannot be resolved via telephone and a FRU part is required, a Service Technician will be dispatched to arrive at your location.
  • Page 39 Lenovo server. In the unlikely event of a drive failure, you retain possession of your drive while Lenovo replaces the failed drive part. Your data stays safely on your premises, in your hands. The YourDrive YourData service can be purchased in convenient bundles with Lenovo warranty upgrades and extensions.
  • Page 40: Regulatory Compliance

    Enterprise Software Support Lenovo Enterprise Server Software Support can help you troubleshoot your entire server software stack. Choose support for server operating systems from Microsoft, Red Hat, SUSE, and VMware; Microsoft server applications; or both operating systems and applications. Support staff can help answer troubleshooting and diagnostic questions, address product compatibility and interoperability issues, isolate causes of problems, report defects to software vendors, and more.
  • Page 41: Related Publications And Links

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  • Page 42 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 43 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:...

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