• Lenovo ThinkSystem SR590 – Balanced 2U Rack Server with Dual Intel® Xeon® Scalable CPUs

    Keywords

    Lenovo ThinkSystem SR590, Intel Xeon Scalable, 2U rack server, TruDDR4 memory, Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory, AnyBay bays, NVMe storage, XClarity Controller, Predictive Failure Analysis, ThinkShield security

    Description

    The [Lenovo ThinkSystem SR590](#Lenovo ThinkSystem SR590) is a mid-range 2U server designed to support everything from cloud and Big Data workloads to small-scale virtualization and productivity applications Lenovo Press. Equipped with two 2nd-Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, it offers up to 52 cores and 104 threads, combined with an increased memory bandwidth—up to 1.5× over the previous generation—to accelerate data-rich, high-demand workloadsLenovo Press.

    Flexible storage configurations include up to 16 hot-swap 2.5″ bays or 14 hot-swap 3.5″ bays, with four AnyBay drive bays that accept SAS, SATA, or direct-attach NVMe SSDs for low-latency I/O Lenovo Press. Two M.2 boot drives ensure rapid, secure OS deployment without consuming hot-swap bays Lenovo Press.

    Embedded Lenovo XClarity Controller and XClarity Administrator deliver agent-free, centralized lifecycle management—automating firmware updates, monitoring, and provisioning to reduce setup time by up to 95 %Lenovo Press. Comprehensive security via ThinkShield protects the server across its entire lifecycle, from supply chain to decommissioning Lenovo Press.

    Key Features

    • Dual Intel® Xeon® Scalable CPUs: Up to two 2nd-Gen processors, 26 cores/CPU, 10.4 GT/s UPI links Lenovo Press

    • Up to 1 TB TruDDR4 Memory: 16 DIMM slots at 2933 MT/s; 2 TB with Intel® Optane™ DCPMMs in memory mode Lenovo Documentation

    • AnyBay Drive Bays: 16×2.5″ or 14×3.5″ hot-swap; four bays support SAS/SATA/NVMe; 2× M.2 boot drives Lenovo Press

    • Six PCIe 3.0 Slots: Replaceable riser cards for multiple I/O configurations Lenovo Press

    • Embedded XClarity Management: Controller, Administrator, Integrator plugins, Energy Manager Lenovo Press

    • Enterprise Reliability: Predictive Failure Analysis, light-path diagnostics, redundant PSUs/fans/drives Lenovo Press

    • Comprehensive Security: ThinkShield suite, TPM 2.0, optional chassis intrusion switch Lenovo Press

    Configuration

    ComponentSpecification
    Form Factor2U rack server (86.5 mm × 482 mm × 763.7 mm) l
    ProcessorsUp to 2× Intel® Xeon® Scalable (Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum), 150 W, up to 26 cores/CPU Lenovo Press
    Memory16× TruDDR4 slots, 2933 MT/s RDIMM/LRDIMM; 3 DS RDIMM; up to 1 TB (RDIMM) or 2 TB (DCPMM+RDIMM) Lenovo Documentation
    Drive BaysUp to 16× 2.5″ or 14× 3.5″ hot-swap; 4× AnyBay; 2× M.2 boot drives
    RAIDHW RAID 0/1/10/5/50 on hot-swap; SW RAID 0/1/10/5 on simple-swap; VROC/VMD support
    I/O SlotsLOM slot; up to 6× PCIe 3.0 via replaceable risers
    Network2× GbE LOM; optional ML2 or PCIe 10/25/40/100 GbE adapters
    Power SuppliesUp to 2× hot-swap 550 W/750 W Platinum or 750 W Titanium; N+N redundancy supported
    ManagementLenovo XClarity Controller (embedded), XClarity Administrator, Integrator plugins, Redfish API

    Compatibility

    Certified for major OS and hypervisors:

    Usage Scenarios

    • Cloud & Big Data: Balanced CPU/memory and AnyBay NVMe bays accelerate data analytics and scalable cloud servicesLenovo Press.

    • Virtualization & VDI: Up to 52 cores/104 threads and 1 TB memory deliver high VM density with low latency storage through NVMe drives Lenovo Documentation.

    • Collaboration & Productivity: Ideal for Microsoft Exchange, SharePoint, and messaging workloads—backed by ThinkShield security and 24×7 reliability Lenovo Press.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q1: What is AnyBay storage?
    A1: AnyBay drive bays accept SAS, SATA, or U.2 NVMe SSDs in the same slot, letting you mix drive types to optimize performance or capacity Lenovo Press.

    Q2: Can I use Intel Optane Persistent Memory?
    A2: Yes—the SR590 supports Intel® Optane™ DC Persistent Memory modules in memory mode, boosting capacity to 2 TB and accelerating large dataset operations Lenovo Documentation.

    Q3: How does XClarity reduce deployment time?
    A3: XClarity Controller combined with XClarity Administrator automates firmware updates, provisioning, and monitoring across multiple servers—cutting manual setup by up to 95 % Lenovo Press.

    Q4: What reliability features are included?
    A4: The SR590 incorporates Predictive Failure Analysis for components, light-path LEDs for quick diagnostics, and redundant hot-swap drives, PSUs, and fans for continuous availability Lenovo Press.

    Q5: Which processors are supported?
    A5: It supports both 1st and 2nd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable CPUs (Bronze to Platinum), allowing customers to mix and match or upgrade as needed

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