Lenovo ThinkSystem SR550 Rack Server
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Lenovo ThinkSystem SR550 Rack Server (CTO) - 3 Years Local Warranty
Reliable 2U Rack Server for Business Workloads
Lenovo ThinkSystem SR550 Rack Server (CTO) is a 2U dual-socket rack server designed for businesses and enterprises requiring balanced compute performance, memory capacity, and storage flexibility. The SR550 supports a wide range of business workloads including virtualization, databases, collaboration, file services, and enterprise applications. The configurable-to-order (CTO) model allows organizations to select components tailored to their specific deployment requirements.
Dual Intel Xeon Scalable Processor Performance
Powered by dual Intel Xeon Scalable processors, the ThinkSystem SR550 delivers scalable compute performance for virtualization, database, and enterprise workloads. The dual-socket configuration enables organizations to scale CPU performance across multiple cores and threads, supporting demanding business applications and virtualization platforms.
Flexible Memory and Storage Configuration
The SR550 supports high-capacity DDR4 memory and various storage configurations, enabling organizations to build a server that meets both performance and capacity requirements. The server supports NVMe and SATA storage options, providing flexibility for high-performance storage deployments and cost-effective capacity storage configurations.
Designed for Reliability and Enterprise Use
The Lenovo ThinkSystem SR550 is built with enterprise-grade reliability, redundancy, and management features. It supports Lenovo XClarity Controller for centralized management and monitoring, ensuring organizations can efficiently operate and maintain their server infrastructure with minimal downtime.
Technical Specifications
General
Product Name: Lenovo ThinkSystem SR550 Rack Server (CTO)
Product Type: 2U Dual-Socket Rack Server
Form Factor: 2U Rack
Processor Architecture: Intel Xeon Scalable
Deployment: Virtualization, Database, Collaboration, Enterprise Workloads, File Services
Processor Specifications
Processor Sockets: 2 (Dual Socket)
Processor Support: Intel Xeon Scalable Family (2nd or 3rd Generation, model-dependent)
Cores per Processor: Up to 28 cores per processor (model-dependent)
Max Processor Threads: Up to 56 threads per processor
Memory Specifications
Memory Type: DDR4 RDIMM / LRDIMM
Memory Slots: 24 DIMM Slots
Max Memory Capacity: Up to 3 TB DDR4
Memory Speed: Up to 3200 MT/s
ECC Memory Support: Supported
Storage Specifications
Drive Bays: Up to 12 x 3.5-inch LFF or 24 x 2.5-inch SFF hot-swap bays
Storage Interfaces: SAS, SATA, NVMe
Drive Types: HDDs, SSDs, NVMe drives
Optical Drive: Optional
M.2 Boot Support: Supported (2 M.2 slots)
Expansion & PCIe Slots
PCIe Expansion Slots: Up to 6 PCIe Gen 3 slots
GPU Support: Optional (low-profile GPU options)
Storage Controller Options: ThinkSystem RAID Adapters (RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60)
Onboard Network: 2 × 1 GbE LOM ports (Broadcom)
Network Expansion: PCIe Network Adapters
Power & Redundancy Specifications
Power Supply Options: 750W, 1100W Hot-swap Redundant PSU
Redundant Power: Supported (optional)
Power Efficiency: 80 PLUS Platinum
Cooling & Chassis
Cooling: Redundant Hot-Swap Fans
Fan Type: Hot-swap replaceable
Chassis Size: 2U Rack (17.6-inch width compatible)
Rails: Optional cable management arm & rack rail kit
Management & Security
Management Controller: Lenovo XClarity Controller (XCC)
Out-of-Band Management: Supported
Trusted Platform Module (TPM): Supported
UEFI Firmware: Supported
Operating System Compatibility
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2022
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)
VMware vSphere
Microsoft Hyper-V
Physical Specifications
Form Factor: 2U Rack
Width: 17.6 inches (Rack standard)
Weight: Approximately 28 kg (configuration-dependent)
Key Features
2U Dual-Socket Rack Server
Intel Xeon Scalable processors
Up to 24 DIMM slots
NVMe and SATA storage support
Up to 6 PCIe expansion slots
Lenovo XClarity management
Typical Use Cases
Virtualization
Database hosting
Enterprise applications
Collaboration platforms
File & print services
Cloud infrastructure
Business analytics
Dev/test environments



