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What are the key benefits of the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR258 rack server?
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The Lenovo ThinkSystem SR258 delivers enterprise-class performance with up to two 3rd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, 16 DDR4 DIMM slots for 4.5 TB memory, flexible NVMe storage and advanced management via Lenovo XClarity for maximum uptime and scalability.
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Which processors are supported by Lenovo ThinkSystem SR258?
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The SR258 supports up to two 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors (Ice Lake) with up to 40 cores each, enabling high-density compute for virtualization, database and AI inferencing workloads.
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What is the maximum memory capacity of the SR258?
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The server accommodates 16 DDR4 DIMM slots with TruDDR4 memory, supporting up to 4.5 TB at 3200 MT/s for memory-intensive applications such as in-memory databases and virtualization.
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How much internal storage can the ThinkSystem SR258 support?
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The SR258 offers up to 12 hot-swap 2.5\
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Does the SR258 support GPU acceleration?
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Yes, it supports up to three double-width PCIe Gen4 GPU cards, enabling AI inference and HPC acceleration with NVIDIA® T4 or A30 GPUs in a 2U form factor.
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What networking options are available on the SR258?
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Standard onboard OCP 3.0 NIC supports dual 10/25 GbE ports, with optional Flex Module for additional 10/25/100 GbE or 1/10 GbE network adapters to meet varying throughput requirements.
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How does Lenovo XClarity enhance SR258 management?
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Lenovo XClarity provides agentless monitoring, one-click firmware updates, and automated deployment via a centralized dashboard, reducing IT complexity and operational downtime.
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What power efficiency features does the SR258 offer?
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It includes 80 PLUS Platinum or Titanium hot-swap power supplies, Intelligent Thermal Distribution and variable-speed fans to optimize energy consumption and lower total cost of ownership.
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Can the SR258 scale for future growth?
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With modular drive bays, flexible PCIe Gen4 slots and redundant power and cooling, the SR258 scales easily by adding storage, I/O or GPUs without forklift upgrades.
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What are the dimensions and rack requirements for SR258?
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The SR258 is a 2U rack server, measuring 430 mm (W) x 87 mm (H) x 707 mm (D), requiring standard 19\
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Which operating systems are compatible with the SR258?
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The server is certified for Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi and CentOS, ensuring broad software ecosystem support.
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What security features are integrated in the ThinkSystem SR258?
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It includes a Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0), Secure Boot, silicon-level cryptographic acceleration and optional self-encrypting drives to safeguard data and firmware.
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How does the SR258 handle data protection and redundancy?
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Supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10 via onboard RAID 930-8i or optional RAID 930-16i, plus mirrored M.2 boot devices for OS redundancy and hot-swap drives for continuous availability.
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What warranty and support options are available?
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Lenovo offers a standard 3-year warranty with next business day onsite repair, extendable to 5 years, plus optional Premier Support for accelerated response and CVP services.
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Which workloads are ideal for the SR258?
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Ideal for virtualization, software-defined storage, HPC, AI inference, database and cloud-native workloads requiring balanced CPU, memory and NVMe storage performance.
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How do I optimize SR258 performance in my data center?
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Use Lenovo XClarity for firmware consistency, deploy TruDDR4 DIMMs matched to CPU tiers, configure NVMe tiers for hot data, and enable Intel Speed Select for workload tuning.
