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Lenovo ThinkAgile VX5520 Appliance
Product Guide
Lenovo ThinkAgile VX Series appliances are designed to help you simplify IT infrastructure, reduce costs,
and accelerate time to value. These hyperconverged appliances from Lenovo combine industry-leading
hyperconverged infrastructure software from VMware with Lenovo enterprise platforms that feature Intel
Xeon Processor Scalable family.
Several common uses for the ThinkAgile VX Series appliances that are optimized for storage-heavy
workloads include file servers, on-cluster backups, and big data. Starting with as few as three nodes to
keep your acquisition costs down, the VX Series is capable of immense scalability as your needs grow.
The ThinkAgile VX5520 is a 2U rack-mount appliance for storage-heavy workloads that is shown in the
following figure.
Figure 1. ThinkAgile VX5520 appliance
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The ThinkAgile VX Series appliances are built on industry-leading Lenovo ThinkSystem servers that feature
enterprise-class reliability, management, and security.
Powered by VMware vSAN Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI), the ThinkAgile VX Series
appliances offer a unique, software-defined approach that leverages the hypervisor to deliver compute,
storage and management in a tightly integrated software stack.
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Page 1: Product Guide
Starting with as few as three nodes to keep your acquisition costs down, the VX Series is capable of immense scalability as your needs grow. The ThinkAgile VX5520 is a 2U rack-mount appliance for storage-heavy workloads that is shown in the following figure. -
Page 2: Key Features
VMware. Quick and convenient path to implement a hyperconverged solution powered by VMware vSAN with "one stop shop" and a single point of contact provided by Lenovo for purchasing, deploying, and supporting the solution. - Page 3 The following figure shows the rear view of the VX5520 appliance with one drive group. Figure 3. VX5520 rear view: One drive group The following figure shows the rear view of the VX5520 appliance with two drive groups. Figure 4. VX5520 rear view: Two drive groups Lenovo ThinkAgile VX5520 Appliance...
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Page 4: System Specifications
System specifications The following table lists the system specifications of the ThinkAgile VX5520 appliance. Table 1. VX5520 system specifications Attribute Specification Form factor 2U Rack-mount. Processor One or two Intel Xeon Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum processors. Chipset Intel C624. -
Page 5: Factory-Integrated Models
(processors, memory, drives, and network adapters) to the selected model. Note: You are required to engage a Lenovo representative in the project that includes the ThinkAgile VX Series appliances. The following table lists the base CTO models of the ThinkAgile VX5520 appliances. - Page 6 Processors The ThinkAgile VX5520 appliances can be configured with one or two processors. The following table lists the processor options that are available for selection. Table 4. Processor selection options Quantity Description (min / max) Intel Xeon Bronze processors Intel Xeon Bronze 3104 6C 85W 1.7GHz Processor 1 / 2 Intel Xeon Bronze 3106 8C 85W 1.7GHz Processor...
- Page 7 3.0 / 3.7 GHz 12 / 24 24.75 MB 2666 MHz 768 GB 10.4 GT/s 150W Yes Yes Yes 6138 2.0 / 3.7 GHz 20 / 40 27.5 MB 2666 MHz 768 GB 10.4 GT/s 125W Yes Yes Yes Lenovo ThinkAgile VX5520 Appliance...
- Page 8 28 / 56 38.5 MB 2666 MHz 768 GB 10.4 GT/s 165W Yes Yes Yes 8176M 2.1 / 3.8 GHz 28 / 56 38.5 MB 2666 MHz 1.5 TB 10.4 GT/s 165W Yes Yes Yes Memory Lenovo ThinkAgile VX5520 Appliance...
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Page 9: Internal Storage
Memory The ThinkAgile VX5520 appliances support Lenovo TruDDR4 memory. TruDDR4 memory uses the highest- quality components sourced from Tier 1 DRAM suppliers and only memory that meets strict requirements is selected. It is compatibility tested and tuned to maximize performance and reliability. - Page 10 Internal storage The ThinkAgile VX5520 appliances support the internal drive configurations listed in the following table. Table 7. Internal drive configurations Drive quantity per group (min / max) Hypervisor boot drive Drive groups Cache Capacity Storage Storage Model Drive bays...
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Page 11: Network Connectivity
Network connectivity The ThinkAgile VX5520 appliances provide two- or four-port 1/10 GbE RJ-45 or 10 GbE SFP+ network connectivity with the onboard Intel X722 NIC and a LOM card installed in the appliance. Two or four additional 1/10 GbE RJ-45 or 10 GbE SFP+ ports can be selected, if required. -
Page 12: Power Supplies
Description Part number Feature code Lenovo 3m LC-LC OM3 MMF Cable 00MN505 ASR7 Lenovo 5m LC-LC OM3 MMF Cable 00MN508 ASR8 Lenovo 10m LC-LC OM3 MMF Cable 00MN511 ASR9 Lenovo 25m LC-LC OM3 MMF Cable 00MN517 ASRB Passive SFP+ DAC cables for 10 GbE SFP+ adapters... -
Page 13: Rack Installation
In-rack maintenance 1U PDU support 0U PDU support Limited* Rack type IBM and Lenovo 4-post, IEC standard-compliant Mounting holes Square or round Mounting flange thickness 2 mm (0.08 in.) – 3.3 mm (0.13 in.) Distance between front and rear mounting flanges^ 609.6 mm (24 in.) –... - Page 14 (stretched cluster). VMware Virtual SAN 6 for Remote Office Branch Office (25 VM Pack) Virtual SAN ROBO provides support for hybrid and all-flash storage configurations for up to 25 virtual machines at remote locations. Lenovo ThinkAgile VX5520 Appliance...
- Page 15 Lenovo also offers the following VMware HCI license bundles that include both vSphere and vSAN License and Subscription options: VMware HCI Kit Advanced (Per CPU): vSphere Enterprise Plus vSAN Advanced VMware HCI Kit Enterprise (Per CPU): vSphere with Operations Management Enterprise Plus...
- Page 16 VM-based (per 25 VMs) Cluster size 3 - 64 3 - 64 3 - 64 Storage-Policy Based Management Flash Read/Write Caching Distributed RAID Virtual Distributed Switch Rack Awareness vSphere Replication Software Checksum All-Flash Hardware iSCSI Target Service IOPS Limit Lenovo ThinkAgile VX5520 Appliance...
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Page 17: Systems Management
Lenovo XClarity Administrator Lenovo XClarity Integrator for VMware vCenter VMware vCenter Server Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager Lenovo XClarity Controller The ThinkAgile VX appliances contain Lenovo XClarity Controller (XCC) Enterprise, which provides advanced service-processor control, monitoring, and alerting functions. Lenovo ThinkAgile VX5520 Appliance... -
Page 18: Light Path Diagnostics
RackSwitch switches, and DS Series storage, providing automated agent-less discovery, monitoring, firmware updates, and configuration management across multiple systems. Lenovo XClarity Administrator is used for managing ThinkAgile VX Series appliances, and it includes the Lenovo XClarity Pro subscription license that provides software support for XClarity Administrator and XClarity Integrator for the duration of the selected warranty period. -
Page 19: Lenovo Xclarity Integrator For Vmware Vcenter
VMware vCenter Server 6 Foundation for vSphere 6 (Per Instance) (manages up to 4 hosts) VMware vCenter Server 6 Standard for vSphere 6 (Per Instance) (unlimited hosts) The vCenter Server license purchased from Lenovo includes three or five years of support and subscription (matches the duration of the selected hardware warranty period). -
Page 20: Lenovo Xclarity Energy Manager
Lenovo servers and appliances. Using built-in intelligence, it identifies server power consumption trends and ideal power settings and performs cooling analysis so that you can define and optimize power-saving policies. -
Page 21: Regulatory Compliance
The ThinkAgile VX5520 appliances are supported in the following environment: Air temperature: Operating: ASHRAE Class A4: 5 °C - 45 °C (41 °F - 113 °F); for altitudes above 900 m (2,953 ft), decrease the maximum ambient temperature by 1 °C for every 125-m (410-ft) increase in altitude ASHRAE Class A3: 5 °C - 40 °C (41 °F - 104 °F);... -
Page 22: Hardware Warranty
Lenovo warranty service coverage levels are country-specific. Not all warranty service levels are available in every country. For information about Lenovo warranty services that are available in your country or area, refer to the following resources: Service part numbers in Data Center Solution Configurator (DCSC): http://lesc.lenovo.com/ss... -
Page 23: Software Maintenance
Lenovo system. 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. -
Page 24: Ethernet Lan Switches
Configuring Lenovo XClarity network settings and performing discovery and inventory Transferring knowledge Developing post-installation documentation Ethernet LAN switches The following table lists the Ethernet LAN switches that are offered by Lenovo that can be used with the ThinkAgile VX Series appliances. Table 18. Ethernet LAN switches Part... -
Page 25: Power Distribution Units
Rack cabinets The following table lists the rack cabinets that are offered by Lenovo that can be used with the ThinkAgile VX Series appliances. Table 19. Rack cabinets Part Feature Description number code 25U S2 Standard Rack (1000 mm deep; 2 sidewall compartments) -
Page 26: Uninterruptible Power Supply Units
DPI Australian/NZ 3112 Line Cord (32A) 40K9617 6505 DPI Korean 8305 Line Cord (30A) 40K9618 6506 For more information, see the list of Product Guides in the Power Distribution Units category: http://lenovopress.com/servers/options/pdu#rt=product-guide Uninterruptible power supply units Lenovo ThinkAgile VX5520 Appliance... -
Page 27: Lenovo Financial Services
Uninterruptible power supply units The following table lists the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units that are offered by Lenovo that can be used with the ThinkAgile VX Series appliances. Table 21. Uninterruptible power supply units Part Feature Description number code RT1.5kVA 2U Rack or Tower UPS (200-240VAC) (8x IEC 320 C13 10A outlets) -
Page 28: Related Product Families
Related publications and links For more information, see these resources: Lenovo ThinkAgile VX Series http://www3.lenovo.com/us/en/p/WMD00000340 Lenovo Data Center Solution Configurator (DCSC): http://lesc.lenovo.com ThinkAgile VX - Best Recipes http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/HT505302 VMware documentation https://docs.vmware.com/ Lenovo Data Center Support http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com Related product families Product families related to this document are the following:... - Page 29 Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this Lenovo product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk. Any performance data contained herein was determined in a controlled environment.
- Page 30 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:...