Lenovo ThinkSystem SR258 V3
The ThinkSystem SR258 V3 is Lenovo's compact single-socket 1U rack server engineered for edge locations, branch offices, and regional enterprise deployments across Asia-Pacific markets. Closely aligned with the global SR250 V3 architecture, it is powered by Intel Xeon E-2400 Series processors with up to 8 cores, 4 DDR5 ECC UDIMM slots up to 128GB, and PCIe Gen5 expandability. The server accommodates 4 LFF or 8 SFF drives, offering hardware RAID protection and dual M.2 boot drives. Second-hand buyers should verify whether the unit uses fixed or hot-swap power supplies, check XClarity Controller 2 firmware levels, and confirm that proper drive trays and rack rail kits are included.
Also written as: ThinkSystem SR258 V3, SR258V3, ThinkSystem SR250 V3 Regional, Lenovo 1U SR258 V3
Specifications
| Brand | Lenovo |
|---|---|
| Family | ThinkSystem SR |
| Form factor | 1U rack |
| Released | Mar 2024 |
| Cpu sockets | 1 |
| Cpu platform | Single Intel Xeon E-2400 Series (Raptor Lake-E) or Pentium G7400 processor up to 8 cores and 95W TDP |
| Memory slots | 4 |
| Memory type | DDR5-4800 / DDR5-5200 ECC UDIMM |
| Memory max (GB) | 128 |
| Drive bays | Up to 4x 3.5-inch LFF simple-swap/hot-swap or 8x 2.5-inch SFF hot-swap SAS/SATA/NVMe bays; dual M.2 boot support |
| Pcie slots | Up to 2 PCIe Gen5 / Gen4 slots |
| Network onboard | Dual integrated 1GbE RJ-45 ports plus dedicated 1GbE XClarity management port |
| Power supply | Fixed 300W Gold PSU or dual redundant 550W / 800W Platinum hot-swap PSUs |
Reference prices (last 14 days, updated 2026-10-27)
New: USD 1,850 (1 sighting, Oct 2026)
Used: USD 1,150 (1 sighting, Oct 2026)
All sightings
| Seller | Condition | Price | Note | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| serversupply.com | new | USD 1,850 | 1x Xeon E-2434 4-core, 16GB DDR5 UDIMM, 4x 3.5 simple-swap, 300W PSU | 2026-10-27 |
| ebay.com | used | USD 1,150 | 1x Xeon E-2468 8-core, 32GB DDR5 UDIMM, 8x 2.5 hot-swap bays, dual 550W PSUs | 2026-10-27 |
Prices seen on public listings on the dates shown, before tax and shipping. Not an offer.
Compatible parts
Hard drives
- 4XB7A13911 ThinkSystem 3.5" 14TB 7.2K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512e HDD
SSDs
- 4XB7A17063 ThinkSystem 2.5" PM893 3.84TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD
- 4XB7A17128 ThinkSystem 2.5" S4620 3.84TB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD
Equivalent models from other brands
- Dell Poweredge R260
- HPE Proliant DL20 Gen11
Buying a used SR258 V3: what to check
Confirm power supply configuration (single non-hot-swap 300W vs dual redundant hot-swap 550W/800W), verify installed memory is ECC UDIMM (RDIMMs are unsupported), and check that drive caddies and CMA rail arms are complete.
FAQ
What processors are supported in the SR258 V3?
It supports Intel Xeon E-2400 Series processors (up to 8 cores, 95W TDP) and entry-level Intel Pentium processors.
Does the SR258 V3 use RDIMM or UDIMM memory?
It exclusively uses unbuffered DDR5 ECC UDIMM memory up to 128GB; registered RDIMMs are not compatible.
How does the SR258 V3 compare to the global SR250 V3?
The SR258 V3 is the regional model designation marketed primarily in China and select AP regions, sharing identical core architecture with the global SR250 V3.
Buying or selling SR258 V3?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- Lenovo ThinkSystem SR250 V3 and SR258 V3 Server Product Guide, checked 2026-10-27