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What is the Lenovo ThinkSystem ST558 Tower Server?
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The Lenovo ThinkSystem ST558 is a 4U tower server delivering dual-socket AMD EPYC performance, up to 32 NVMe/SAS drives, mission-critical reliability, and versatile expansion.
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Which processors are supported by the ST558 Tower Server?
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The ST558 supports two AMD EPYC 7003 or 7002 Series CPUs with up to 64 cores per socket and a maximum TDP of 280W for high-density compute.
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What is the maximum memory capacity of the ST558?
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The ST558 scales up to 4 TB of DDR4 memory across 16 DIMM slots, supporting both RDIMM and LRDIMM modules for memory-intensive workloads.
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How many storage drives can the ST558 accommodate?
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This server accommodates up to 32 hot-swap SFF drives (NVMe, SAS or SATA) with flexible backplanes, or up to 16 LFF drives for high-capacity needs.
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Does the ST558 support NVMe SSDs?
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Yes, the ThinkSystem ST558 offers up to 32 NVMe-ready drive bays and Gen4 PCIe slots, delivering extremely low latency and high throughput storage.
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How many GPUs can be installed in the ST558?
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The ST558 supports up to six double-width GPUs (NVIDIA A100, A40, or similar), ideal for AI/ML, HPC, and GPU-accelerated workloads.
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What expansion capabilities does the ST558 provide?
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Featuring seven PCIe Gen4 slots, the ST558 enables flexible networking, storage controllers, GPUs and FPGA cards to tailor performance to your needs.
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Which networking options are available for the ST558?
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Choose from onboard 1GbE, optional 10/25/40/100GbE adapters, or InfiniBand for high-speed connectivity and low latency in clustered environments.
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What power supply configurations does the ST558 offer?
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The ST558 supports dual redundant hot-swap PSUs up to 1600W 80 PLUS Platinum, ensuring continuous operation and energy efficiency under full load.
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How is the ST558 managed remotely?
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Lenovo XClarity Controller provides agent-free management with a web UI, RESTful API and automated firmware updates for simplified remote administration.
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What security features are built into the ST558?
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The server includes TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, boot guard, silicon-rooted trust and optional self-encrypting drives to safeguard data and firmware integrity.
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Which operating systems are certified on the ST558?
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Lenovo certifies the ST558 for Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat® Enterprise Linux, SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server, Ubuntu, and VMware vSphere.
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What are the common use cases for the ST558 Tower Server?
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Ideal for virtualization, databases, ERP, AI inference, HPC clusters and remote office deployments requiring scalable compute, storage and GPU acceleration.
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Can the ST558 tower be converted to a rack mount?
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Yes, the ST558 includes optional rack-mount rails and bezel kits to install seamlessly in 19-inch data center racks as a 4U chassis.
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What warranty and support options are available for the ST558?
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Standard warranty is 3 years onsite with next business day response. Lenovo Premier Support and 24×7 service upgrades are available.
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How energy efficient is the Lenovo ThinkSystem ST558?
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With 80 PLUS Platinum power supplies, efficient cooling and dynamic power capping, the ST558 minimizes energy use while maximizing performance.
