• Lenovo RD550 1U server rack with Xeon E5, DDR4 RAM, RAID
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Lenovo RD550 | ThinkServer RD550 Dual Xeon E5 v3/v4 1U Rack Server

RD550

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Description

The Lenovo ThinkServer RD550 is a high-density 1U dual-socket rack server supporting Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 and v4 processors with up to 768GB DDR4 memory. Engineered for enterprise datacenters, it delivers exceptional storage density with up to 12x 2.5-inch drive bays, hardware RAID with optional cache, and redundant hot-swap power supplies. The RD550 combines flexible I/O expansion with embedded management capabilities, making it ideal for virtualization, business-critical applications, and high-performance computing environments.

Features

Dual-socket Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 processor support with up to 44 cores and 88 threads
- High-density DDR4 memory architecture supporting up to 768GB (v3) or 1.5TB (v4) across 24 DIMM slots
- AnyBay storage design allowing mixed HDD/SSD configurations in the same drive bay
- Up to 12x 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays in 1U form factor for exceptional storage density
- AnyRAID midplane RAID technology with hardware controllers supporting RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
- Enterprise-class M.2 SSD options for secure boot and SD card support for hypervisor deployment
- AnyFabric mezzanine design supporting up to 8x 10GbE ports without using PCIe slots
- Up to 5 PCIe Gen3 expansion slots for flexible I/O customization
- Redundant hot-swap power supplies (550W/750W/1100W) with 80 PLUS Platinum or Titanium efficiency
- Hot-swap dual rotor cooling fans with support for continuous 45°C operation
- ThinkServer System Manager (TSM) for embedded out-of-band management via dedicated Gigabit Ethernet port
- Optional Premium management with remote KVM, virtual media, and energy monitoring
- ASHRAE A4 thermal compliance for energy-efficient datacenter deployment
- Tool-less drive installation and front-accessible components for simplified serviceability
- Intel C612 chipset with support for Intel VT-x, VT-d virtualization technologies

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Technical Specifications

Form Factor: 1U rack-mount server
- Processor Support: Dual Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 (up to 18-core) or E5-2600 v4 (up to 22-core)
- Memory: Up to 768GB DDR4-2133 MHz (v3) or 1.5TB DDR4-2400 MHz (v4) via 24 DIMM slots (RDIMM/LRDIMM)
- Storage Bays: Up to 12x 2.5-inch front bays or 4x 3.5-inch front + 2x 2.5-inch rear bays
- RAID Support: ThinkServer RAID 110i, 510i, 520i, 720i, 720ix with AnyRAID technology
- Network: Integrated Gigabit Ethernet, optional up to 8x 10GbE ports via AnyFabric design
- Expansion Slots: Up to 5 PCIe Gen3 slots (configuration dependent)
- Power Supply: Redundant hot-swap 550W/750W/1100W (80 PLUS Platinum/Titanium)
- Management: ThinkServer System Manager (TSM) with dedicated Gigabit Ethernet OOB port, optional Premium features
- Operating Temperature: Supports continuous operation at 45°C (ASHRAE A4 compliant)
- Chipset: Intel C612

FAQs

Q: What processor generations does the RD550 support?
A: The RD550 supports both Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 and E5-2600 v4 processor families in a dual-socket configuration, offering up to 18 cores per socket with v3 processors or up to 22 cores per socket with v4 processors for enhanced performance and scalability.

Q: How much storage capacity can the RD550 accommodate?
A: The RD550 offers multiple storage configurations with up to 12x 2.5-inch drive bays supporting up to 24TB, or 4x 3.5-inch front bays plus 2x 2.5-inch rear bays supporting up to 36TB. The unique AnyBay design allows mixing HDD and SSD storage types, with optional M.2 SSD and SD card boot options.

Q: What RAID options are available on the RD550?
A: The RD550 features Lenovo AnyRAID technology with multiple controller options including RAID 110i, 510i, 520i, 720i, and 720ix. These controllers support RAID levels 0, 1, 10, with optional support for RAID 5, 50, 6, and 60 depending on the controller model, using a midplane design that connects directly to the drive backplane.

Q: Can the RD550 support high-density networking without using PCIe slots?
A: Yes, the RD550 features Lenovo's AnyFabric mezzanine design that enables up to 8x 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports without consuming any PCIe expansion slots, preserving all available slots for additional adapters while delivering up to 140 GbE total networking capability.

Q: What management capabilities does the RD550 provide?
A: The RD550 includes ThinkServer System Manager (TSM) with a dedicated out-of-band Gigabit Ethernet management port for remote monitoring, alerts, and diagnostics. Optional Premium management features add remote KVM, virtual media mapping, energy management, and integration with Lenovo XClarity for centralized datacenter administration.

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