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Lenovo ThinkSystem ST50 V2

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Lenovo ThinkSystem ST50 V2tower3 × LFF 3.5" bays

The Lenovo ThinkSystem ST50 V2 is an entry-level single-socket tower server powered by Intel Xeon E-2300 series processors. Delivering updated PCIe 4.0 expansion and DDR4-3200 memory support in an ultra-quiet minitower enclosure, it serves as a server for small business file sharing and point-of-sale applications.

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Specifications

BrandLenovo
FamilyThinkSystem ST
Form factortower
ReleasedMar 2022
ProcessorSingle Intel Xeon E-2300 series or Pentium processor up to 8 cores (up to 95W TDP)
Memory4x DDR4 DIMM slots supporting up to 128GB DDR4-3200 ECC UDIMM
Drive baysUp to 3x 3.5-inch non-hot-swap SATA drives and 1x 2.5-inch SSD or 1x NVMe M.2 SSD
Expansion slots3x PCIe slots including 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot and 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Network1x integrated 1GbE RJ-45 port via Intel I219-LM
Power supplySingle fixed 500W or 300W 80 PLUS Platinum power supply
ManagementIntel AMT 15.0

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Works together

How the Lenovo ThinkSystem ST50 V2 connects to servers, storage and the network: 4 ways, with the parts and products on each path.

Fibre Channel SANiSCSI and NVMe/TCP over EthernetDirect-attached SASFile storage (NFS and SMB)

Fibre Channel SAN

Match the speed: 16Gb and 32Gb FC HBAs, switches and array ports work together, and each generation also runs one or two speeds below its own (a 32Gb port runs at 16Gb and 8Gb).

Adapters for the server (check the fit list)

Switches

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Optics

Fibre Channel SAN: how it fits together

iSCSI and NVMe/TCP over Ethernet

Keep the speed the same at all three points: a 25GbE server, a 25GbE switch port and a 25GbE array port. Mixed speeds work but the slowest link sets the pace.

Adapters for the server (check the fit list)

Switches

Storage

Optics

iSCSI and NVMe/TCP over Ethernet: how it fits together

Direct-attached SAS

12Gb SAS uses Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8644) connectors; older 6Gb gear uses Mini-SAS (SFF-8088). Adapter cables exist, but the link runs at the slower speed.

Adapters for the server (check the fit list)

Storage

Direct-attached SAS: how it fits together

File storage (NFS and SMB)

Front-end ports face the clients; back-end ports (on scale-out systems) connect the nodes to each other and need their own switch pair.

Adapters for the server (check the fit list)

Switches

Storage

Optics

File storage (NFS and SMB): how it fits together

Plan and size it

Check compatibility with Lenovo

Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that Lenovo has tested with the Lenovo ThinkSystem ST50 V2.

Equivalent models from other brands

FAQ

What is the acoustic noise rating of the ST50 V2?

It operates at near-silent acoustic levels (as low as 23 dB), allowing deployment directly in office work environments.

Does the ST50 V2 support PCIe 4.0?

Yes, its primary x16 slot operates at PCIe 4.0 speeds when paired with Xeon E-2300 processors.

Buying or selling ThinkSystem ST50 V2?

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