Lenovo ThinkSystem SR850 V3
The ThinkSystem SR850 V3 is Lenovo's flagship high-density 2U four-socket enterprise server engineered for 4th and 5th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors (Sapphire Rapids and Emerald Rapids). Providing 64 DDR5 memory channels supporting up to 16TB of RAM, native PCIe Gen5 throughput across 12 expansion slots, and up to 24 direct NVMe PCIe Gen5 or EDSFF E3.S solid-state drives, it represents peak compute and memory density in a 2U footprint. Built for large SAP HANA scale-up databases, massive virtualization hosts, real-time fraud detection, and in-memory financial modeling, it eliminates bottlenecks across CPU, RAM, and I/O. Buyers in the refurbished market should confirm all 4 CPU sockets match, check XCC2 licensing, and ensure 2400W+ power supplies are included.
Also written as: ThinkSystem SR850 V3, SR850V3, 7D97, 7D98
Specifications
| Brand | Lenovo |
|---|---|
| Family | ThinkSystem SR |
| Form factor | 2U rack |
| Released | Jan 2023 |
| Cpu sockets | 4 |
| Cpu platform | Up to 4 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable (Sapphire Rapids) or 5th Gen (Emerald Rapids) processors up to 60 cores per socket and 350W TDP |
| Memory slots | 64 |
| Memory type | DDR5-4800 / DDR5-5600 RDIMM / 3DS RDIMM |
| Memory max (GB) | 16,384 |
| Drive bays | Up to 24x 2.5-inch SFF hot-swap bays (supporting up to 24 NVMe PCIe Gen5 SSDs) or up to 24x EDSFF E3.S bays |
| Pcie slots | Up to 12 PCIe Gen5 slots plus 2 OCP 3.0 slots |
| Network onboard | Dual OCP 3.0 slots plus dedicated 1GbE XClarity management port |
| Power supply | Dual redundant 1800W / 2400W / 2600W AC 80 PLUS Titanium or Platinum PSUs |
Generations
- Previous generation: Lenovo ThinkSystem SR850 V2
Reference prices (last 14 days, updated 2026-10-27)
New: USD 14,500 (1 sighting, Oct 2026)
Used: USD 8,900 (1 sighting, Oct 2026)
All sightings
| Seller | Condition | Price | Note | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cdw.com | new | USD 14,500 | 2-socket base chassis with 2x Xeon Gold 6426Y, 64GB DDR5, 8-bay NVMe, 1800W PSU | 2026-10-27 |
| ebay.com | used | USD 8,900 | 4x Xeon Gold 6448Y 32-core, 256GB DDR5, 16x NVMe bays, dual 2400W PSUs | 2026-10-27 |
Prices seen on public listings on the dates shown, before tax and shipping. Not an offer.
Compatible parts
Memory
- 4X77A77495 ThinkSystem 32GB TruDDR5 4800MHz (1Rx4 1.1V) RDIMM
- 4X77A77496 ThinkSystem 64GB TruDDR5 4800MHz (2Rx4 1.1V) RDIMM
SSDs
- 4XB7A17128 ThinkSystem 2.5" S4620 3.84TB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD
Equivalent models from other brands
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Buying a used SR850 V3: what to check
Verify matched 4-socket Intel Xeon processors and high-performance copper heatsinks, check XClarity Controller 2 Platinum license, verify processor tray interconnect integrity, and ensure dual 2400W/2600W power supplies are supplied.
FAQ
What processors are supported in the SR850 V3?
It supports 4-socket capable 4th Gen and 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors (Platinum and Gold 4-socket SKUs) up to 350W TDP.
How many DDR5 DIMM slots are on the SR850 V3?
It features 64 DDR5 memory slots (16 DIMMs per CPU), supporting up to 16TB with 256GB modules.
Does the SR850 V3 support PCIe Gen5?
Yes, it provides up to 12 PCIe Gen5 expansion slots and dual OCP 3.0 slots.
Buying or selling SR850 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 SR850 V3 Server Product Guide, checked 2026-10-27