Lenovo ThinkSystem ST650 V2
The ThinkSystem ST650 V2 is Lenovo's flagship 4U tower and rack-convertible enterprise server powered by 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors (Ice Lake). Engineered for remote branch offices, healthcare imaging facilities, creative studios, and distributed retail operations requiring high compute density, it supports 32 DDR4-3200 memory slots, up to 9 PCIe 4.0 slots, up to 4 double-wide GPU accelerators, and massive storage capacity up to 32 SFF or 16 LFF drives. The chassis provides whisper-quiet acoustic baffles for office environments. When buying second-hand units, administrators should verify whether tower feet or rack rails are included, check XClarity licensing, and confirm that high-wattage power supplies and auxiliary GPU power harnesses are present.
Also written as: ThinkSystem ST650 V2, ST650V2, 7Z74, 7Z75
Specifications
| Brand | Lenovo |
|---|---|
| Family | ThinkSystem ST |
| Form factor | tower |
| Released | Apr 2021 |
| Cpu sockets | 2 |
| Cpu platform | Dual 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors (Ice Lake-SP) up to 250W TDP |
| Memory slots | 32 |
| Memory type | DDR4-3200 RDIMM / 3DS RDIMM and Intel Optane Persistent Memory 200 Series |
| Memory max (GB) | 4,096 |
| Drive bays | Up to 32x 2.5-inch SFF hot-swap bays (supporting up to 16 NVMe PCIe 4.0 drives) or 16x 3.5-inch LFF bays |
| Pcie slots | Up to 9 PCIe 4.0 slots plus 1 OCP 3.0 slot |
| Gpu support | Up to 4 double-wide 300W GPUs or 8 single-wide GPUs |
| Network onboard | Dual integrated 10GBASE-T ports plus dedicated 1GbE XClarity management port and OCP 3.0 slot |
| Power supply | Dual redundant 750W / 1100W / 1800W / 2400W AC 80 PLUS Platinum or Titanium hot-swap PSUs |
Generations
- Previous generation: Lenovo ThinkSystem ST550
- Next generation: Lenovo ThinkSystem ST650 V3
Reference prices (last 14 days, updated 2026-10-27)
Refurbished: USD 4,100 (1 sighting, Oct 2026)
Used: USD 2,650 (1 sighting, Oct 2026)
All sightings
| Seller | Condition | Price | Note | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay.com | used | USD 2,650 | 2x Xeon Silver 4314, 64GB DDR4, 8x 3.5 LFF bays, dual 1100W PSUs | 2026-10-27 |
| serversupply.com | refurbished | USD 4,100 | 2x Xeon Gold 6330, 128GB RAM, 16-bay SFF chassis refurbished with warranty | 2026-10-27 |
Prices seen on public listings on the dates shown, before tax and shipping. Not an offer.
Compatible parts
Memory
- 4X77A08632 Lenovo ThinkSystem 16GB TruDDR4 3200MHz (1Rx4 1.2V) RDIMM
- 4X77A08634 Lenovo ThinkSystem 64GB TruDDR4 3200MHz (2Rx4 1.2V) RDIMM
- 4X77A83756 ThinkSystem 32GB TruDDR4 3200MHz (2Rx4 1.2V) RDIMM
Hard drives
- 4XB7A13914 Lenovo ThinkSystem 3.5" 18TB 7.2K SAS 12Gb HS 512e HDD
- 4XB7A80353 Lenovo ThinkSystem 3.5" 20TB 7.2K SAS 12Gb HS 512e HDD
- 4XB7A13911 ThinkSystem 3.5" 14TB 7.2K SAS 12Gb Hot Swap 512e HDD
HBAs
- 4Y37A09724 Lenovo ThinkSystem 440-16e SAS/SATA PCIe Gen4 12Gb HBA
- 7Y37A01089 Lenovo ThinkSystem 430-16i SAS/SATA 12Gb HBA
RAID controllers
- 4Y37A09728 ThinkSystem RAID 940-8i 4GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter
- 4Y37A09730 Lenovo ThinkSystem RAID 940-16i 8GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter
- 7Y37A01085 Lenovo ThinkSystem RAID 930-16i 4GB Flash PCIe 12Gb Adapter
Network adapters
- 7XC7A05525 Lenovo ThinkSystem Broadcom 57416 10GBASE-T 2-Port PCIe Ethernet Adapter
SSDs
- 4XB7A17128 ThinkSystem 2.5" S4620 3.84TB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD
Equivalent models from other brands
- Dell Poweredge T550
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Buying a used ST650 V2: what to check
Verify physical form factor accessories (tower stabilizer feet vs 4U rack rail kit), inspect auxiliary GPU power cables and fan cages (performance fans required for dual 205W+ CPUs and GPUs), check XCC Enterprise license, and verify redundant PSUs.
FAQ
What processors are supported in the ST650 V2?
It supports dual 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors (Ice Lake) up to 36 cores and 250W TDP per socket.
Can the ST650 V2 support high-end GPU accelerators?
Yes, it supports up to 4 full-height, double-width 300W GPUs (such as NVIDIA A100 or A40) with appropriate performance fan kits and power supplies.
Can the ST650 V2 be converted to a 4U rack server?
Yes, Lenovo offers an official Tower-to-Rack conversion kit that transforms the chassis into a standard 19-inch 4U rack unit.
Buying or selling ST650 V2?
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 ST650 V2 Server Product Guide, checked 2026-10-27