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What are the key specifications of the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 Rack Server?
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The SR650 supports up to two Intel Xeon Scalable processors, 24 DDR4 DIMM slots (up to 3 TB), 12×3.5″ hot-swap bays, dual M.2 boot options, redundant platinum-rated PSUs, and integrated 10 GbE networking.
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Which processors are compatible with the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650?
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The SR650 is compatible with 2nd- and 3rd-Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors, offering up to 40 cores per CPU and Intel Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX-512) for high-performance workloads.
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What is the maximum memory capacity of the SR650?
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The server supports 24 DDR4 DIMM slots with speeds up to 2933 MT/s, delivering a maximum of 3 TB of ECC RDIMM or LRDIMM memory for data-intensive applications.
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What storage configurations are available on the SR650?
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You can choose 8, 10, or 12 front hot-swap 3.5″ bays, or up to 24×2.5″ NVMe/SAS/SATA drives. Dual internal M.2 or optional boot-optimized NVMe cards are also supported.
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Does the SR650 support GPU acceleration?
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Yes. The SR650 accommodates up to three double-width GPUs or six single-width GPUs (NVIDIA Tesla, T4, Quadro) via flexible PCIe Gen4 slots for AI, ML, and HPC.
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What networking options are available on the SR650?
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The server ships with dual 10 GbE LOM ports and supports up to six PCIe adapter slots for 10/25/40/100 GbE, InfiniBand, or Fibre Channel network cards.
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How does Lenovo XClarity integrate with the SR650?
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Lenovo XClarity Controller provides Agent-free monitoring, firmware updates, remote KVM, and RESTful API for automated server deployment and lifecycle management.
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What redundancy features ensure SR650 reliability?
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The SR650 offers redundant hot-swap power supplies (550W–1600W), hot-swap fans, ECC memory, and optional RAID controllers with battery-backed cache for maximum uptime.
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Which use cases are ideal for the SR650?
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The SR650 excels in virtualization, database, ERP, AI/ML inference, VDI, and general HPC thanks to its balanced CPU, memory, storage, and GPU support.
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Is the SR650 optimized for virtualization workloads?
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Yes. With support for high-core Intel Xeon CPUs, up to 3 TB of memory, SR-IOV, and NPIV, the SR650 delivers dense, high-performance VM consolidation.
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Which operating systems are certified on the SR650?
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Certified OS options include VMware ESXi, Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, CentOS, Ubuntu, and Nutanix AHV.
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How energy efficient is the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650?
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Featuring 80 PLUS Platinum-rated PSUs, advanced thermal design, and dynamic power capping, the SR650 delivers industry-leading performance-per-watt.
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What rack density does the SR650 offer?
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In a 2U form factor, the SR650 delivers up to 40 CPU cores, 3 TB memory, and 24×2.5″ NVMe drives, maximizing compute and storage density per rack unit.
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How scalable is the SR650 for future growth?
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With six PCIe Gen4 slots, 24 DIMM sockets, and flexible drive bays, the SR650 easily scales CPU, memory, storage, and networking to meet evolving requirements.
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What warranty and support options are available for the SR650?
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Lenovo offers a three-year warranty with 24×7 onsite service, Premier Support, and customizable ProSupport Plus for proactive monitoring and rapid issue resolution.
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How does the SR650 deliver strong price-performance?
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By combining high-core Intel Xeon CPUs, up to 3 TB DDR4, NVMe storage, and GPU support in a 2U design, the SR650 maximizes compute density while optimizing TCO.
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Can the SR650 integrate with cloud and hyperconverged solutions?
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Yes. The SR650 is validated for Lenovo TruScale Infrastructure, Nutanix Enterprise Cloud, VMware vSAN, and Microsoft Azure Stack HCI for hybrid-cloud deployments.
