Lenovo ThinkSystem SR550 Affordable, all-purpose rack server for local/remote sites Versatile 2U rack design Flexible storage configurations SW and HW RAID options Enterprise-class RAS features XClarity HW/SW/FW management suite Centralized, automated management Cost-efficient performance The ThinkSystem SR550 features a balance of performance, capacity, and value in a 2U form factor. Essential performance components are delivered in a combination that is designed to elevate the cost efficiency of the system, allowing the SR550 to meet both the workload needs and the budgetary needs of the enterprise. Workload optimized support New second-generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable family CPUs offer increased performance of 36% over the previous generation, support for faster 2933MHz TruDDR4 memory, and Intel’s Vector Neural Network Instruction (VNNI) which accelerates processor performance on Deep Learning and AI workloads. Up to 6% increases in per-core performance and hardware security mitigations round out the enhanced capabilities featured in this next-generation processor technology from Intel. Empowering IT management Lenovo XClarity Controller is the embedded management engine in all ThinkSystem servers that is designed to standardize, simplify, and automate foundation server management tasks. Lenovo XClarity Administrator is a virtualized application that centrally manages ThinkSystem servers, storage, and networking, which can reduce provisioning time up to 95% versus manual operation. Running XClarity Integrator helps you streamline IT management, speed provisioning, and contain costs by seamlessly integrating XClarity into an existing IT environment. Specifications Form Factor/Height 2U rack/server Processors Up to 2 second-generation Intel® Xeon® Platinum processors, up to 125W Memory Up to 768GB in 12x slots, using 64GB DIMMs; 2666MHz / 2933MHz TruDDR4 Expansion Slots Up to 6x PCIe 3.0 (with 2x processors) via multiple riser options (PCIe-only or PCIe + ML2) Drive Bays Up to 16x hot-swap 2.5" or 8x simple-swap 3.5"; plus up to 2x mirrored M.2 boot (optional RAID 1) HBA/RAID Support Software RAID standard (up to 8 ports); up to 16-port HBAs/or HW RAID with flash cache Security and Availability Features Lenovo ThinkShield, TPM 1.2/2.0; PFA; Hot-swap/redundant drives and PSUs; front-access diagnostics via dedicated USB port; optional redundant cooling Network Interface 2x 1GbE ports + 1x dedicated 1GbE management port (standard); 1x optional 10GbE LOM Power 2x hot-swap/redundant (Energy Star 2.1): 550W/750W 80 PLUS Platinum; or 750W 80 PLUS Titanium Systems Management XClarity Controller, XClarity Administrator, XClarity Integrator plugins, and XClarity Energy Manager OSes Supported Microsoft, SUSE, Red Hat, VMware. Limited Warranty 1-year and 3-year customer replaceable unit and onsite service, next business day 9x5