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| Product Model | ThinkSystem SR860 |
|---|---|
| Product Type | 4U Rack Server |
| Processor Model | Intel Xeon Gold 5218 |
| Memory Type | DDR4-2933 |
| Memory Slots | 48 DIMM Slots |
| Max Memory | 6TB |
| Drive Interface | SAS/SATA/NVMe |
| Max Drives | 48x 2.5" drives |
| RAID Support | RAID 0,1,5,6,10 |
| PCIe Slots | Up to 17 PCIe slots |
| Network Interface | Optional 10/25GbE |
| Power Supply | Hot-swap Redundant PSU |
| Power Rating | 750W-2600W options |
| Management | XClarity Controller |
| Remote Management | Dedicated port |
| Dimensions | 175×482×836mm |
| Weight | Max 62kg |
Engineer's Note: The ThinkSystem SR860 is a 4U rack platform built around Intel Xeon Gold 5218, built on DDR4-2933. It is sized for high-performance computing and AI training nodes where memory capacity is as decisive as raw compute.
1. Compute density: built on Intel Xeon Gold 5218. In a consolidated environment, per-socket core count determines how many VMs or containers each node can absorb before scheduling contention appears. Sizing the compute tier correctly the first time avoids the classic trap of overbuying "just in case" and paying for idle silicon.
2. Power resilience: Hot-swap Redundant PSU. Redundant, hot-swap power keeps a single PSU failure from becoming an outage — the cheapest insurance in the rack.
3. Storage architecture: RAID via RAID 0,1,5,6,10. The controller and bay layout decide whether the box becomes an all-NVMe compute node or a capacity-oriented storage server. Either way, hot-swap carriers mean drive replacements happen without downtime.
4. 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.
5. Management: XClarity Controller. Out-of-band control (health telemetry, remote console, firmware updates) means hardware issues are diagnosed without a datacenter visit, which directly improves fleet uptime.
When the requirement is high-performance computing and AI training nodes, the ThinkSystem SR860 is engineered so no single subsystem bottlenecks the rest. the storage layer protects data integrity, 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.
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 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: Is it new or refurbished? What warranty applies?
A: Both new and fully tested refurbished units are available; condition is shown on the listing. All servers ship with a one-year warranty and have been stress-tested (compute, memory, storage, and thermal) before dispatch.
Q: What is the power draw I should plan for?
A: Plan per the configured PSU rating plus headroom: a fully populated system can draw near the PSU maximum under load. For datacenter provisioning, size PDUs on max configured wattage, not idle draw.
Q: Can the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR860 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.
