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2024 Made in China ThinkSystem SR860 4U Server Chassis - Lenovo OEM Rack Mount Chassis, Supports Standard ATX Motherboard, Efficient Cooling Design

In Stock MPN:SR860 By:Lenovo Warranty:1 year
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Specifications

Product TypeServer Chassis
Product ModelThinkSystem SR860
Manufacturing YearMade in 2024
Country of OriginMade in China
Brand CertificationLenovo OEM Certified
Chassis Specification4U Rack Mount
Chassis Material1.0mm SGCC Steel
Motherboard SupportSupports ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
Front Drive Bays8x 3.5" Hot-swap Drive Bays
Internal Drive Bays2x 2.5" Internal Drive Bays
Expansion Slots7x Full-height Expansion Slots
Front Panel2×USB 3.0, 1×USB Type-C, Audio Ports
Fan SupportSupports 6x 120mm or 4x 140mm Fans
Pre-installed Fans3x 120mm PWM Fans
Fan ControlPWM Smart Speed Control
Water Cooling SupportSupports 240mm Radiator
PSU SupportStandard ATX Power Supply
PSU SizeSupports up to 220mm Length PSU
PSU PositionBottom-mounted with Independent Airflow
GPU SupportSupports up to 380mm Graphics Cards
CPU CoolerSupports up to 165mm Air Cooler
Cable Management25mm Rear Cable Space
Dust FilterFull Front Mesh + Bottom PSU Dust Filter
Interface CompatibilityCompatible with Standard Server Accessories
AppearanceBlack Matte Surface
Front Panel MaterialMetal Mesh Front Panel
External Dimensions482×175×520mm
Internal Dimensions450×165×480mm
Packaging WeightNet 12kg, Gross 15kg
Safety CertificationCE, FCC, RoHS Certified
Application ScenariosHome Server, NAS Storage, Small Business Server

Engineer's Note

Engineer's Note: The ThinkSystem SR860 is a 4U rack platform built around current-generation scalable compute, with a scalable memory subsystem. It is sized for virtualization consolidation and private cloud hosts where memory capacity is as decisive as raw compute.

Technical Specs & Insights

1. 4U form factor: the chassis height sets the expansion budget — full-height PCIe slots for GPUs and HCAs, and drive bays for local boot or cache tiers. It determines how the platform evolves over its 5–7 year service life.
2. Lifecycle economics: enterprise servers depreciate over 5+ years, and the ThinkSystem SR860 is designed for that horizon — serviceable components, firmware support, and spare parts availability. Buying through the refurbished channel shifts the cost curve down without shortening the useful life.
3. Deployment fit: the ThinkSystem SR860 is typically deployed as virtualization consolidation and private cloud hosts. Its subsystem balance — compute, memory, storage, and networking in proportion — is what separates a purpose-built node from a general-purpose box that excels at nothing.
4. Lifecycle economics: enterprise servers depreciate over 5+ years, and the ThinkSystem SR860 is designed for that horizon — serviceable components, firmware support, and spare parts availability. Buying through the refurbished channel shifts the cost curve down without shortening the useful life.
5. Deployment fit: the ThinkSystem SR860 is typically deployed as virtualization consolidation and private cloud hosts. Its subsystem balance — compute, memory, storage, and networking in proportion — is what separates a purpose-built node from a general-purpose box that excels at nothing.

Why These Specs Matter

When the requirement is virtualization consolidation and private cloud hosts, the ThinkSystem SR860 is engineered so no single subsystem bottlenecks the rest. and the management plane keeps operational overhead flat as you scale. Each unit is fully tested before dispatch, and our team supports bulk deployments with configuration guidance and consolidated pricing.

FAQ

Q: Does it come with an OS installed?

A: Units ship hardware-tested without an OS by default. We can pre-install common enterprise Linux distributions or VMware ESXi on request — specify your preference in the quote form.

Q: Which rails and rack accessories do I need?

A: The server requires model-matched rail kits for your rack type (round-hole, square-hole, or threaded). Confirm your rack specification when ordering — we can include the correct rail kit and cable management arm.

Q: Can this server be shipped internationally?

A: Yes, we ship worldwide with export-compliant packaging. Transit insurance and appropriate power cables for your region are included on request.

Q: Do you offer bulk pricing for multi-unit orders?

A: Yes — cluster deployments and multi-unit orders receive consolidated pricing and coordinated logistics. Request a quote with your target quantity for a same-week response.

Q: Can the 2024 Made in China ThinkSystem SR860 4U be customized to my requirements?

A: Yes. Processor count, memory population, storage layout, and networking can be configured to order. Tell us your workload in the quote form and our engineers will propose a balanced configuration with room to grow.

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