Lenovo ThinkSystem ST650 V3 Tower Server with Intel Xeon Silver 4514Y
The Lenovo ThinkSystem ST650 V3 is an ideal 2-socket 4U tower server designed for small businesses up to large enterprises that need industry-leading reliability, management, and security. Model 7D7AA037AU comes configured with a 5th Gen Intel Xeon Silver 4514Y 16-core processor running at 2.0 GHz (up to 3.4 GHz turbo), 32GB DDR5 RAM, and support for up to 8x 2.5-inch SAS hot-swap drive bays. This powerful tower server delivers enterprise-grade performance and flexibility for virtualisation, databases, file serving, and distributed applications.
Key Features
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5th Gen Intel Xeon Silver 4514Y Processor: 16-core, 32-thread CPU with 30MB cache, 2.0 GHz base / 3.4 GHz turbo, 150W TDP
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32GB TruDDR5 Memory: High-speed DDR5-4400 MHz ECC registered memory, expandable up to 4TB across 32 DIMM slots
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Expandable Storage: 8x 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS/SATA bays with ThinkSystem RAID 9350-8i controller included
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Advanced Connectivity: 2x 10GbE ports plus 1x 1GbE dedicated management port for fast network performance
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Scalable Platform: Supports up to 2 processors and up to 9 PCIe slots (5x Gen 5, 4x Gen 4) for future expansion
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Enterprise Management: XClarity Controller with full XClarity software suite for comprehensive remote management
Performance & Scalability
Built on the Intel C741 chipset and supporting 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors, the ST650 V3 delivers up to 59% more performance than previous generations. The 80 PCIe 5.0 lanes per processor and DDR5 memory operating at up to 5600 MHz provide the bandwidth needed for demanding workloads including virtualisation, database applications, file and print serving, messaging, and collaboration tools. The 4U tower form factor is also rack-mountable, offering deployment flexibility for growing businesses.
Reliability & Security
Lenovo ThinkSystem servers are engineered for maximum uptime with Predictive Failure Analysis, hot-swap and redundant components including drives, fans, and power supplies. Lenovo ThinkShield security features include a lockable security bezel, chassis intrusion switch, and TPM 2.0 for hardware-based encryption and authentication. The optional pluggable Root of Trust (RoT) module provides additional firmware security.
Memory & Storage Configuration
This model includes 1x 32GB DDR5-4400 2Rx8 RDIMM with support for up to 4TB total memory using 128GB 3DS RDIMMs. The server features 8x 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays with ThinkSystem RAID 9350-8i controller, supporting SAS and SATA drives. Storage can be expanded to support up to 32x 2.5-inch bays (including 24 NVMe) or 16x 3.5-inch bays (including 16 NVMe) with additional configurations.
Expansion & I/O
With support for up to 9 PCIe expansion slots (5x Gen 5 and 4x Gen 4), the ST650 V3 offers exceptional flexibility for add-in cards including RAID controllers, HBAs, network adapters, and GPU accelerators. The server includes 2x media bays supporting LTO tape drives, RDX drives, or slim DVD-RW optical drives for backup and media operations.
Universal Connectivity
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Front Ports: 1x USB 3.1 Gen1, 1x USB 2.0 with XClarity Mobile support
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Rear Ports: 4x USB, 1x VGA, optional COM port, optional External LCD Diagnostics Handset Port
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Network: 2x 10GbE RJ-45 ports, 1x 1GbE dedicated management port
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PCIe Slots: Up to 9 slots (5x Gen 5, 4x Gen 4) for maximum expansion
Power & Environment
The 7D7AA037AU configuration includes a 1x 750W 80 PLUS Titanium power supply with support for dual redundant supplies up to 2600W for maximum reliability. The server is Energy Star 3.0 compliant for energy efficiency and meets stringent environmental standards.
What's in the Box
- Lenovo ThinkSystem ST650 V3 Tower Server (7D7AA037AU)
- 1x Intel Xeon Silver 4514Y 16-Core Processor (installed)
- 1x 32GB DDR5 2Rx8 RDIMM (installed)
- ThinkSystem RAID 9350-8i Controller
- 1x 750W 80 PLUS Titanium Power Supply
- 3x Performance Fans
- Power cord
- Documentation kit
Full Specifications
System
| Form Factor |
4U Tower (rack-mountable) |
| Machine Type |
7D7A (3-year warranty) |
| Model |
7D7AA037AU |
| Processor Scalability |
2-socket (2-way) |
| Chipset |
Intel C741 |
Processor
| CPU Type |
Intel Xeon Silver 4514Y (5th Gen Scalable) |
| Number of Processors |
1 installed, supports up to 2 |
| Cores / Threads |
16 cores / 32 threads |
| Base Clock Speed |
2.0 GHz |
| Max Turbo Speed |
3.4 GHz |
| Cache |
30 MB L3 |
| TDP |
150W |
| Memory Support |
DDR5-4400 MHz |
| UPI Links |
2 links at 16 GT/s |
| PCIe Lanes |
80 lanes PCIe 5.0 |
Memory
| Installed Memory |
32 GB (1x 32GB module) |
| Memory Type |
TruDDR5 RDIMM (Registered DIMM) |
| Memory Speed |
4400 MHz (DDR5-4400) |
| Module Configuration |
2Rx8 (Dual Rank x8) |
| Error Correction |
ECC (Error Correcting Code) |
| Total DIMM Slots |
32 (16 per processor) |
| Occupied Slots |
1 |
| Maximum Memory |
4 TB using 128GB 3DS RDIMMs |
| Memory Channels |
8 channels per processor |
| DIMMs Per Channel |
2 (DPC) |
| Memory Protection |
ECC, SDDC, ADDDC (with Gold/Platinum CPU), Memory Mirroring |
Storage
| Drive Bays |
8x 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS/SATA (open bay, no drives included) |
| Bay Type |
Hot-swap SFF (Small Form Factor) |
| Storage Controller |
ThinkSystem RAID 9350-8i (SAS 12Gb/s / SATA 6Gb/s, PCIe 3.0 x8) |
| Maximum Drive Bays |
Up to 32x 2.5-inch (24 NVMe) or 16x 3.5-inch (16 NVMe) with additional config |
| Media Bays |
2x media bays (support LTO tape, RDX, or slim DVD-RW) |
| Optical Drive |
No optical drive (optional in media bays) |
Graphics
| Graphics Controller |
ASPEED AST2600 (integrated BMC) |
| Video Memory |
Shared system memory |
Network
| Network Interface |
2x 10GbE RJ-45 ports (onboard) |
| Management Port |
1x 1GbE dedicated management port |
| Data Link Protocol |
10 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet |
Expansion
| PCIe Slots |
Up to 9 slots total |
| PCIe Gen 5 Slots |
5x PCIe 5.0 slots |
| PCIe Gen 4 Slots |
4x PCIe 4.0 slots |
| Internal Expansion |
Support for RAID/HBA adapters, NVMe retimer adapters, network cards, GPUs |
I/O Interfaces
| Front Ports |
1x USB 3.1 Gen 1
1x USB 2.0 with XClarity Mobile support |
| Rear Ports |
4x USB
1x VGA
1x COM port (optional)
1x External LCD Diagnostics Handset Port (optional) |
| Total USB Ports |
6+ USB ports (expandable) |
Power
| Power Supply |
1x 750W (installed) |
| Power Supply Type |
Hot-plug, redundant-capable AC |
| 80 PLUS Certification |
80 PLUS Titanium |
| Power Redundancy |
Optional (1+1 with second PSU) |
| Maximum PSU Support |
2x power supplies up to 2600W |
| Input Voltage |
100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz (autosensing) |
| Energy Compliance |
Energy Star 3.0 |
Cooling
| Fans |
3x Performance fans (hot-swap, redundant) |
| Fan Type |
Variable speed, hot-swap |
Systems Management
| Management Controller |
XClarity Controller (XCC) Standard |
| Management Software |
Full XClarity software suite including XClarity Administrator |
| Remote Management |
Yes, via dedicated 1GbE management port |
| Diagnostics |
Optional External LCD Diagnostics Handset support |
| Security Features |
Optional intrusion switch, lockable door/bezel |
Security
| Security Platform |
Lenovo ThinkShield |
| TPM |
TPM 2.0 (Trusted Platform Module) |
| Physical Security |
Lockable security bezel, chassis intrusion switch (optional) |
| Firmware Security |
Pluggable Root of Trust (RoT) Module (optional) |
Operating System Support
| OS Provided |
No operating system (OS independent) |
| Supported OS |
Microsoft Windows Server, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, VMware ESXi |
Reliability
| Reliability Features |
Predictive Failure Analysis
Hot-swap drives, fans, and power supplies
Redundant cooling and power options
ECC memory with advanced protection |
Dimensions & Weight
| Form Factor |
4U Tower (rack-mountable) |
| Height |
46.2 cm (18.2 inches) |
| Width |
17.5 cm (6.9 inches) |
| Depth |
73.4 cm (28.9 inches) |
| Weight |
Approximately 39.1 kg (86.2 lbs) |
Environmental
| Environmental Standards |
EPEAT registered, Energy Star 3.0 compliant |
Warranty & Support
| Warranty |
3-year limited warranty (Machine Type 7D7A) |
| Support |
On-site service, next business day response time |
What's in the Box
| Package Contents |
Lenovo ThinkSystem ST650 V3 Server
1x Intel Xeon Silver 4514Y Processor (installed)
1x 32GB DDR5 RDIMM (installed)
ThinkSystem RAID 9350-8i Controller
1x 750W Power Supply
3x Performance Fans
Power cord
Documentation |
Specifications are sourced from the official Lenovo Press product page and may be updated. Server is sold without operating system or hard drives unless otherwise specified.
