ThinkSystem SN550 V2 Blade Server
Optimized for virtualization, performance, and networking
Flexible, high-performance blades for critical workloads, such as cloud, server virtualization, database, and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI).
Features

Infrastructure made simple
The SN550 V2 is a highly capable compute node that is part of Lenovo’s Flex System blade server architecture. Blade server systems allow for the pooling of system resources; power, cabling, management, networking, and cooling resources are all shared as a function of the blade chassis (see Lenovo Flex System Enterprise Chassis). The blade architecture saves on OPEX costs and allows for optimal server density, positioning Flex System for both resource- and space-constrained environments.

Blade adaptability
New for the SN550 V2 is improved onboard storage capabilities, features not often found in blade compute nodes. The addition of up to 6 EDSFF (extra dense small form factor) drives brings critical hot data closer to the compute array, reducing the need to rely on external storage arrays to support larger VM deployments.
Additional support for higher wattage CPUs up to 205W (up to 250W w/special bid), Intel®’s Optane™ Persistent Memory 200 Series, and support available for faster PCIe Gen4 networking improve the adaptability of the SN550 V2 to address emerging workload areas.

Workload optimized support
Modern enterprises require infrastructure that is optimized to their specific needs. The SN550 V2 and Lenovo Flex System blade architecture addresses the need for highly dense compute deployments. Environments that consist of large virtualized workloads rely on Flex system to deliver low latency, high performance application support, coupled with easy management and simple compute scalability.
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Tech Specs
Form Factor/Height | Standard width blade; up to 14x supported in the Flex Enterprise Chassis |
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Processors | Up to 2x 3rd generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors up to 205W (up to 250W with Special Bid) |
Memory | Up to 2TB in 16x slots using 128GB DIMMs; Memory operates at 3200MHz; supports Intel® Optane™ Persistent Memory 200 Series module (PMem) |
Expansion Slots | Up to 2x PCIe 4.0 x16 mezzanine slots for Ethernet and Fibre Channel adapters |
Internal Storage | Either 6x EDSFF bays supporting NVMe SSDs, 2x 2.5" bays supporting SAS/SATA drives, or 2x 2.5" bays supporting NVMe/SATA drives; plus 2x M.2 SATA/NVMe boot drives (optional RAID 0,1) |
Network Interface | 2x slots for adapters, 2-port or 4-port 10GbE, 4-port 25GbE or 2-port 50GbE; FCoE/iSCSI support |
RAID Support | Onboard RAID with Intel® VROC for NVMe and SATA; optional basic RAID adapter (12Gbps SAS/SATA); optional advanced RAID adapter (12Gbps SAS/SATA with 2GB flash-backed cache) |
Power | Hot-swap/redundant power supplies housed in the chassis |
Systems Management | Lenovo XClarity Controller, XClarity Administrator, XClarity Integrator plugins, and XClarity Energy Manager |
Security and Availability Features | Lenovo ThinkShield; operating temperature up to 40°C (with limitations) |
OS Support | Microsoft, SUSE, Red Hat, VMware. Visit lenovopress.com/osig for details. |
Limited Warranty | 1-year and 3-year customer replaceable unit and onsite service, next business day 9x5; optional service upgrades ‡ ITIC Global Reliability Report Lenovo servers continue to be the industry’s #1 most reliable. |
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