Description

General Overview

• Manufacturer: Lenovo
• Model: ThinkSystem SR250
• Form Factor: 1U Rack Server
• Server Type: Entry-level enterprise rack server
• Target Use: Small business, web hosting, file server, branch office, cloud entry workloads

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Processor (CPU)

Supported Processors:

• Intel Xeon E-2100 Series
• Intel Xeon E-2200 Series
• Intel Core i3 (8th/9th Gen)
• Intel Pentium
• Intel Celeron

Maximum CPU Support:

• 1 × Single Socket CPU
• Max Cores: Up to 8 cores (Xeon E-2200 series)
• Max CPU Frequency: Up to 5.0 GHz (depending on CPU model)

Chipset:

• Intel C246 Chipset

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Memory (RAM)

• Memory Type: DDR4 ECC UDIMM
• DIMM Slots: 4 slots
• Maximum Memory: 128GB DDR4
• Memory Speed Supported:
  • 2666 MHz
  • 2400 MHz
  • 2133 MHz
• ECC Support: Yes
• Registered DIMM: Not supported (UDIMM only)

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Storage

Drive Bays Options:

• Up to 4 × 3.5-inch SATA HDD/SSD
  OR
• Up to 8 × 2.5-inch SATA/SAS HDD/SSD

Maximum Storage Capacity:
Depends on drive sizes used

Supported Drives:

• SATA HDD
• SATA SSD
• SAS HDD/SSD (with SAS controller)

Internal M.2 Support:

• Optional M.2 Boot Adapter
• Supports 2 × M.2 SSD

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RAID Support

RAID Controller Options:

• ThinkSystem RAID 530-8i
• ThinkSystem RAID 730-8i
• Intel SATA Software RAID

RAID Levels Supported:

• RAID 0
• RAID 1
• RAID 5
• RAID 10

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Networking

Standard Network Ports:

• 2 × 1GbE Ethernet ports

Optional Network Upgrades:

• Additional Ethernet adapters available
• PCIe network card support

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Expansion Slots

• 2 × PCIe 3.0 Slots
  • 1 × PCIe x16
  • 1 × PCIe x8

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GPU Support

• Supports 1 × Single-width GPU
• Entry-level GPU capability only (limited by 1U space)

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Power Supply

Power Supply Options:

• 250W Fixed Power Supply
• 450W Fixed Power Supply

Redundancy:

• Non-redundant PSU

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Cooling System

• Multiple system cooling fans
• Optimized airflow for 1U rack environments

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Management & Remote Access

System Management:

• Lenovo XClarity Controller (XCC)

Management Features:

• Remote monitoring
• Remote power control
• Hardware alerts
• Firmware updates
• Remote console access (with license)

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Ports & Connectivity

Front Ports:

• USB ports (varies by configuration)

Rear Ports:

• 2 × USB 3.1
• 2 × USB 2.0
• 1 × VGA
• 1 × Serial (optional)
• 2 × RJ-45 Ethernet
• Dedicated management port

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Physical Specifications

• Form Factor: 1U Rackmount
• Height: 1U
• Width: 19 inches (standard rack)
• Depth: ~ 544 mm (21.4 inches)
• Weight:
  • Approx 10–15 kg (depending on configuration)

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Operating Systems Supported

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

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Security Features

• Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0)
• Secure boot
• BIOS password protection
• Chassis intrusion detection

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Environmental Specifications

• Operating Temperature: 10°C to 35°C
• Non-operating Temperature: -40°C to 60°C
• Humidity: 8% to 90% (non-condensing)

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Typical Use Cases

• File server
• Web hosting
• Email server
• Small business applications
• Backup server
• Entry-level virtualization
• Database server (light workloads)

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Shipping Weight

• Approx Shipping Weight: 18 – 22 kg
  (depends on configuration and packaging)