Lenovo ThinkSystem SN550 Blade Server
Best high-density blade server for scaling demanding enterprise cloud infrastructure.
This blade server is the ultimate workhorse for data centers that prioritize density and raw compute power. By locking you into the Flex System ecosystem, you trade hardware flexibility for unmatched integration and streamlined management of your most critical enterprise workloads.
$2151.34
Who it's for
- IT managers maximizing compute capacity in limited data center space
- System administrators seeking streamlined cable management and simplified server maintenance
- Enterprise architects running demanding virtualization and high-performance database workloads
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious buyers avoiding high upfront costs for proprietary chassis infrastructure
- Organizations requiring extensive local storage without relying on external network arrays
- Companies preferring hardware flexibility over proprietary vendor-locked ecosystem dependencies
Performance breakdown
Compute Density
High-performance dual-socket architecture maximizes processing power within a compact blade footprint.
Memory Capacity
Supports massive RAM configurations to handle demanding virtualization and enterprise workloads.
Network Flexibility
Versatile connectivity options ensure seamless integration into diverse high-speed data environments.
Remote Management
XClarity Controller provides intuitive, centralized oversight for complex server infrastructure.
Maintenance Efficiency
Hot-swap drive bays allow for rapid servicing without disrupting critical operations.
Scalability Potential
Designed to grow alongside evolving cloud and mission-critical application requirements.
Key Specs
Processor Support
Up to 2x Intel Xeon Scalable (1st and 2nd Gen)
Maximum Memory Capacity
1536 GB
Memory Type
DDR4 ECC RDIMM/LRDIMM
Number of DIMM Slots
24
Internal Drive Bays
Up to 2x 2.5-inch hot-swap drives
Storage Interface Support
SAS, SATA, NVMe
Expansion Slots
2x Mezzanine slots
Network Interface Options
10GbE, 25GbE, InfiniBand
Management Controller
Lenovo XClarity Controller (XCC)
Number of Processor Sockets
2
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