The SN850 server uses the new Intel Xeon Scalable 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.
The Dual M.2 Boot Adapter supports RAID-1 which enables two installed M.2 drives to be configured as a redundant pair. Hot-swap drives support integrated RAID-1 redundancy for data protection and greater system up- Lenovo ThinkSystem SN850 Server...
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(SAS/SATA HDDs and SSDs, NVMe SSDs, flash storage adapters), RAID controllers, and server ambient and sub-component temperatures. Alerts can be surfaced through the system XClarity Controller 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.
The SN850 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 Figure 2 shows the front of the server. Figure 2. Front view of the SN850 server Lenovo ThinkSystem SN850 Server...
Figure 3 shows the locations of key components inside the server. Figure 3. Inside view of the SN850 server System architecture Lenovo ThinkSystem SN850 Server...
Up to four Intel Xeon processor Scalable product family CPUs: from 4 cores to 28 cores; core speeds from 1.7 GHz to 3.6 GHz; up to 38.5 MB L3 cache. Up to 3 UPI links with up to 10.4 GT/s each (processor dependent). Up to 2666 MHz memory speed. Chipset Intel C624 Lenovo ThinkSystem SN850 Server...
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Components Specification Memory Up to 48 DIMM sockets (12 DIMMs on 6 channels per processor) supporting Lenovo TruDDR4 DIMMs at up to 2666 MHz. RDIMMs, LRDIMMs and 3DS RDIMMs are supported, but memory types cannot be intermixed. Memory With RDIMMs: Up to 1.5 TB with 48x 32 GB RDIMMs and four CPUs...
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* Models with 4x10GbE include a Fabric Connector which routes the embedded X722 10Gb Ethernet controller to I/O slot 3. The Fabric Connector precludes the use of an I/O adapter in slot 3. Models for South East Asian countries (ASEAN) Lenovo ThinkSystem SN850 Server...
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* Models with 4x10GbE include a Fabric Connector which routes the embedded X722 10Gb Ethernet controller to I/O slot 3. The Fabric Connector precludes the use of an I/O adapter in slot 3. Models for Brazil Lenovo ThinkSystem SN850 Server...
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* Models with 4x10GbE include a Fabric Connector which routes the embedded X722 10Gb Ethernet controller to I/O slot 3. The Fabric Connector precludes the use of an I/O adapter in slot 3. Models for EMEA countries Lenovo ThinkSystem SN850 Server...
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* Models with 4x10GbE include a Fabric Connector which routes the embedded X722 10Gb Ethernet controller to I/O slot 3. The Fabric Connector precludes the use of an I/O adapter in slot 3. Models for Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea (HTK) Lenovo ThinkSystem SN850 Server...
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* Models with 4x10GbE include a Fabric Connector which routes the embedded X722 10Gb Ethernet controller to I/O slot 3. The Fabric Connector precludes the use of an I/O adapter in slot 3. Models for India Lenovo ThinkSystem SN850 Server...
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* Models with 4x10GbE include a Fabric Connector which routes the embedded X722 10Gb Ethernet controller to I/O slot 3. The Fabric Connector precludes the use of an I/O adapter in slot 3. Models for Latin American Countries (except Brazil) Lenovo ThinkSystem SN850 Server...
† 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 3. The Fabric Connector precludes the use of an I/O adapter in slot 3. Chassis support Lenovo ThinkSystem SN850 Server...
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Chassis power redundancy policy that is used (N+1 or N+N) The following table provides guidelines about what number of SN850 servers can be installed. For more information, use Lenovo Capacity Planner, which is found at the following web page: https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/solutions-and-software/software/lenovo-capacity-...
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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 SN850 Server...
TruDDR4 Memory uses the highest quality components that are sourced from Tier 1 DRAM suppliers and only memory that meets the strict requirements of Lenovo is selected. It is compatibility tested and tuned on every ThinkSystem server to maximize performance and reliability. TruDDR4 Memory has a unique signature that is programmed into the DIMM that enables ThinkSystem servers to verify whether the memory that is installed is qualified and supported by Lenovo.
Figure 2). Depending on server configuration and installed backplanes, these bays connect to either the integrated 6 Gbps SATA controller, optional Lenovo RAID controllers or directly to PCIe lanes for NVMe drives. In addition, the SN850 can also support one or two M.2 form factor SSD drives on a separate adapter. The following table lists the supported M.2 adapters (enablement kits).
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The following figure shows the ThinkSystem RAID 530-4i adapter for the SN850 blade server. Note that the plastic frame in the lower right of the adapter is part of the mechanism that attaches the adapter to the server; this adapter does not support a supercapacitor. Figure 5. ThinkSystem RAID 530-4i Lenovo ThinkSystem SN850 Server...
See https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/documents/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 The SN850 includes an embedded 4-port 10Gb Intel controller built into the system board. Each SN850 model that uses the embedded Intel controller also has the fabric connector installed in I/O connector 3 to provide connectivity to the Flex system chassis midplane.
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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 SN850 and other Lenovo ThinkSystem servers. The Intel X722 controller is optimized for data center, cloud, and mobile applications and includes the...
All I/O adapters are the same form factor. 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. Installing two switches means that all ports of the adapter are enabled, which improves performance and network availability. Lenovo ThinkSystem SN850 Server...
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The following figure shows the location of the I/O module bays in the Flex System Enterprise Chassis. Figure 8. Location of the I/O module bays in the Flex System Enterprise Chassis Lenovo ThinkSystem SN850 Server...
The following figure shows how two-port adapters are connected to switches that are installed in the chassis. Figure 9. Logical layout of the interconnects between I/O adapters and I/O modules Network adapters Lenovo ThinkSystem SN850 Server...
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...
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.
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. Lenovo ThinkSystem SN850 Server...
(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.
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.
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.
Operating System Interoperability Guide: https://lenovopress.com/osig#servers=sn850-7x15 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: 435.3 mm (17.1 in) Maximum weight: 12.3 kg (27.0 lb) Supported environment Lenovo ThinkSystem SN850 Server...
Lenovo warranty service upgrade offerings are country-specific. Not all warranty service upgrades are available in every country. For more information about Lenovo warranty service upgrade offerings that are available in your country, go to the Data Center Advisor and Configurator (formerly known as LESC) website http://lesc.lenovo.com, then do the following:...
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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.
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;...
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Related product families Product families related to this document are the following: Blade Servers ThinkSystem SN850 Server Lenovo ThinkSystem SN850 Server...
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