Lenovo-ThinkSystem SN550 V2

Description

The Lenovo ThinkSystem SN550 V2 is an enterprise-class compute node engineered to deliver high compute density and scalability within a Lenovo Flex System environment. Up to 14 SN550 V2 nodes can be installed in a Flex System Enterprise Chassis, allowing organizations to build dense and centrally managed computing infrastructure.

Its combination of dual Intel Xeon Scalable processors, high-speed DDR4 memory, PCIe 4.0 expansion, flexible storage, and high-bandwidth networking makes it suitable for demanding enterprise and data-center environments.

Powerful Intel Xeon Scalable Processing

The SN550 V2 supports one or two 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors.

Supported processor families include:

Intel Xeon Platinum
Intel Xeon Gold
Intel Xeon Silver

Depending on configuration, processors can provide up to 36 cores and 72 threads, with frequencies reaching up to 3.6GHz and processor TDPs up to 205W in standard supported configurations.

This processing capability makes the SN550 V2 suitable for:

Server virtualization
Cloud computing
Enterprise databases
ERP applications
Virtual desktop infrastructure
Web and application servers
Data analytics
High-performance enterprise workloads

High-Speed DDR4 Memory

The SN550 V2 provides 16 DIMM slots when configured with two processors, with eight memory channels per processor.

It supports Lenovo TruDDR4 RDIMM and 3DS RDIMM memory, operating at speeds of up to 3200MHz. With supported 128GB 3DS RDIMMs, the system can accommodate up to 2TB of system memory.

The platform also supports Intel Optane Persistent Memory 200 Series, providing an additional option for memory-intensive workloads such as in-memory databases and dense virtualization.

Flexible Enterprise Storage

The SN550 V2 offers several internal storage configurations.

Depending on the installed backplane, it can support:

Up to two 2.5-inch hot-swap drives
SAS/SATA HDDs and SSDs
NVMe/SATA SSDs
Up to six EDSFF E1.S NVMe SSDs
Up to two M.2 SATA/NVMe boot drives

The EDSFF configuration is particularly useful for applications requiring high-performance NVMe storage and increased I/O throughput.

NVMe and RAID Support

The SN550 V2 supports Intel VROC for NVMe and SATA RAID configurations, with additional Lenovo RAID adapters available.

Supported RAID hardware includes:

ThinkSystem RAID 530-4i
ThinkSystem RAID 930-4i

The M.2 solution can also support boot-drive configurations with optional RAID 0/1 functionality.

PCIe 4.0 Expansion

The SN550 V2 provides up to two PCIe 4.0 x16 mezzanine interfaces for networking and Fibre Channel adapters.

This enables high-bandwidth connectivity for:

Ethernet adapters
Fibre Channel
High-performance storage
Enterprise networking
Data-center infrastructure

The PCIe 4.0 architecture provides increased bandwidth for supported expansion hardware.

High-Speed Networking

The SN550 V2 supports multiple high-speed networking configurations through its I/O expansion adapters.

Available options include:

10Gb Ethernet
25Gb Ethernet
50Gb Ethernet
Fibre Channel
FCoE
iSCSI

Depending on the selected adapter, configurations can include 2-port or 4-port 10GbE, 4-port 25GbE, or 2-port 50GbE connectivity.

This makes the compute node well suited for virtualization clusters, high-speed storage networks, private cloud environments, and enterprise applications.

Lenovo XClarity Management

The SN550 V2 incorporates the Lenovo XClarity Controller (XCC) for hardware monitoring and management.

XClarity-based management provides capabilities such as:

Hardware health monitoring
System inventory
Remote management
Predictive failure alerts
Diagnostics
Firmware management
Centralized infrastructure administration

Lenovo also supports XClarity Administrator and XClarity Integrator solutions for larger deployments.

Enterprise Security

The SN550 V2 includes enterprise security features designed for data-center environments.

These include:

Integrated TPM
Secure management
Lenovo ThinkShield security
NIST 800-131A compliance
Hardware monitoring and predictive failure analysis

These features help organizations maintain secure and reliable infrastructure deployments.

Flex System Integration

Unlike a conventional standalone rack server, the SN550 V2 is a blade-style compute node designed for the Lenovo Flex System Enterprise Chassis.

The chassis provides centralized:

Power
Cooling
Networking
Management
Compute-node infrastructure

Up to 14 SN550 V2 nodes can be installed in a compatible Flex Enterprise Chassis, enabling high-density data-center deployments.

Supported Operating Systems

Lenovo lists support for major enterprise operating systems and virtualization platforms, including:

Microsoft Windows Server
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
Ubuntu Server
VMware ESXi

Ideal Applications

The Lenovo ThinkSystem SN550 V2 is ideal for:

Enterprise virtualization
VMware environments
Microsoft Hyper-V
Private cloud
Database hosting
ERP systems
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
Enterprise application hosting
Data analytics
Web infrastructure
High-performance storage environments
Data-center consolidation

Key Specifications

Feature	Specification
Product	Lenovo ThinkSystem SN550 V2
Type	Flex System Compute Node
Chassis	Lenovo Flex System Enterprise Chassis
Processor	3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable
CPU Sockets	Up to 2
Maximum CPU Configuration	Up to 36 cores / 72 threads per supported processor
Memory	DDR4 ECC RDIMM / 3DS RDIMM
DIMM Slots	16
Maximum Memory	Up to 2TB
Memory Speed	Up to 3200MHz
Persistent Memory	Intel Optane Persistent Memory 200 Series
2.5″ Storage	Up to 2 drives
EDSFF Storage	Up to 6 NVMe drives
M.2	Up to 2 SATA/NVMe boot drives
RAID	Intel VROC / optional Lenovo RAID
PCIe Expansion	Up to 2 × PCIe 4.0 x16 mezzanine interfaces
Networking	10GbE / 25GbE / 50GbE options
Fibre Channel	Supported
Management	Lenovo XClarity Controller
Security	TPM / ThinkShield
Operating Systems	Windows Server / Linux / VMware ESXi
Primary Use	Virtualization / Cloud / Database / Enterprise Computing

Configuration Note

The SN550 V2 was available in multiple configurations, so the exact processor, memory, storage backplane, RAID controller, networking adapters, and other components can vary by machine type and configuration.

For an online-store listing, the exact Lenovo machine type/part number should be verified before publishing installed CPU, RAM, storage, RAID, or networking specifications. The specifications above describe the SN550 V2 platform and its supported capabilities, rather than one fixed configuration.

Note: Lenovo currently identifies the SN550 V2 as a withdrawn product, but its documentation remains available for support and specification reference.