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Lenovo ThinkEdge SE455 V3 Server

Product Guide

The Lenovo ThinkEdge SE455 V3 is a single-socket server, with a 2U height and short depth case that can be
mounted in a 2-post or 4-post rack. This rugged edge server can handle continuous operating temperatures
from 5°C and 55°C as has tolerance to locations with high-dust and vibration.
The ThinkEdge SE455 V3 is based on the new AMD EPYC 8004 Series "Siena" processor and is designed to
virtualize traditional IT applications as well as new transformative AI systems, providing the processing power,
storage, accelerator, and networking technologies required for today’s edge workloads. Lenovo’s innovation
makes the ThinkEdge SE455 V3 one of the most powerful, yet quiet servers on the market, allowing it to be
deployed next to end users without disturbing the workplace.

Figure 1. Lenovo ThinkEdge SE455 V3

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Key features
The ThinkEdge SE455 V3 is a purpose-built server that is significantly shorter than a traditional server,
making it ideal for deployment in tight spaces. The ThinkEdge SE455 V3 puts increased processing power,
storage and network closer to where data is generated, allowing actions resulting from the analysis of that
data to take place more quickly.
Since these edge servers are typically deployed outside of secure data centers, they include technology that
encrypts the data stored on the device, protecting the data if the system is is tampered with, only enabling
authorized users to access it.
Scalability and performance
The SE455 V3 offers numerous features to boost performance, improve scalability and reduce costs:
Support for a single processor from the powerful AMD EPYC 8004 ("Siena") processor family,
designed to optimize "performance per watt"
Up to 64 cores
Core speeds of up to 2.65 GHz
TDP ratings of up to 225W
Support for up to 6 TruDDR5 memory DIMMs and up to 576 GB of memory using 96 GB DIMMs
DIMMs operate at up to 4800 MHz for a fast memory subsystem
Supports up to 6x single-width GPUs or 2x double-wide GPUs, for substantial processing power in an
edge system.
Supports up to 6x AMD Alveo V70 Datacenter Accelerator adapters, tuned for video analytics and
natural language processing workloads
Support for up to 8x 2.5-inch drive bays, 4x hot-swap drives at the front of the server, and 4x non-hot
swap drives internal to the server. Optional RAID with the addition of a RAID adapter installed in a slot.
Supports M.2 drives for convenient operating system boot functions. Available M.2 adapters support
either one M.2 drive or two M.2 drives. M.2 with RAID is available using a PCIe RAID adapter or with a
B540i-2i M.2 adapter with integrated RAID.
Supports 8x NVMe drives without oversubscription of PCIe lanes (1:1 connectivity). The use of NVMe
drives maximizes drive I/O performance, in terms of throughput and latency.
Supports up to 6x full-height PCIe slots, all front accessible, plus an additional OCP adapter slot
The server has a dedicated industry-standard OCP 3.0 small form factor (SFF) slot supporting a
variety of Ethernet network adapters. Simple-swap mechanism with thumbscrews and pull-tab enables
tool-less installation and removal of the adapter. Supports shared BMC network sideband connectivity
to enable out-of-band systems management.
The server offers PCI Express 5.0 (PCIe Gen 5) I/O expansion capabilities that doubles the theoretical
maximum bandwidth of PCIe 4.0 (32GT/s in each direction for PCIe 5.0, compared to 16 GT/s with
PCIe 4.0). A PCIe 5.0 x16 slot provides 128 GB/s bandwidth, enough to support a 400GbE network
connection.
Availability and serviceability
The SE455 V3 provides many features to simplify serviceability and increase system uptime:
Designed to run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
The server uses ECC memory and supports memory RAS features including Advanced Memory
Device Correction (AMDC), Patrol/Demand Scrubbing, DRAM Address Command Parity with Replay,
DRAM Uncorrected ECC Error Retry, On-die ECC, ECC Error Check and Scrub (ECS), and Post
Package Repair.
The server offers hot-swap drives, supporting hardware RAID redundancy for data protection and
greater system uptime.
The server has up to two hot-swap redundant power supplies and up to five simple-swap fans with N+1

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rotor redundancy to provide availability for business-critical applications.
Solid-state drives (SSDs) offer more reliability and performance than traditional mechanical HDDs for
greater uptime.
Proactive Platform Alerts (including PFA and SMART alerts): Processors, voltage regulators, memory,
internal storage (SAS/SATA SSDs, NVMe SSDs, M.2 storage), fans, power supplies, RAID controllers,
server ambient and subcomponent temperatures. Alerts can be surfaced through the XClarity
Controller to managers such as Lenovo XClarity Administrator, VMware vCenter, and Microsoft System
Center. These proactive alerts let you take appropriate actions in advance of possible failure, thereby
increasing server uptime and application availability.
The built-in XClarity Controller 2 continuously monitors system parameters, triggers alerts, and
performs recovery actions in case of failures to minimize downtime.
Built-in diagnostics in UEFI, using Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager, speed up troubleshooting
tasks to reduce service time.
Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager supports diagnostics and can save service data to a USB key
drive or remote CIFS share folder for troubleshooting and reduce service time.
Auto restart in the event of a momentary loss of AC power (based on power policy setting in the
XClarity Controller service processor)
Offers a diagnostics port on the front of the server to allow you to attach an external diagnostics
handset for enhanced systems management capabilities.
Support for the XClarity Administrator Mobile app running on a supported smartphone and connected
to the server through the service-enabled USB port, enables additional local systems management
functions.
Three-year or one-year customer-replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty, 9 x 5 next business day.
Optional service upgrades are available.
Manageability and security
Systems management features simplify local and remote management of the SE455 V3:
The server includes an XClarity Controller 2 (XCC2) to monitor server availability. Optional upgrade to
XCC Platinum to provide remote control (keyboard video mouse) functions, support for the mounting of
remote media files, FIPS 140-3 security, enhanced NIST 800-193 support, boot capture, power
capping, and other management and security features.
Supports Lockdown Mode Control, to ensures that the system is only used by its intended recipient and
that all data and applications remain secure if the tamper detection sensors are triggered.
Lenovo XClarity Administrator offers comprehensive hardware management tools that help to increase
uptime, reduce costs and improve productivity through advanced server management capabilities.
UEFI-based Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager, accessible from F1 during boot, provides system
inventory information, graphical UEFI Setup, platform update function, RAID Setup wizard, operating
system installation function, and diagnostic functions.
Support for Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager which captures real-time power and temperature data
from the server and provides automated controls to lower energy costs.
An integrated industry-standard Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) enables improved setup,
configuration, and updates, and simplifies error handling.
Support for industry standard management protocols, IPMI 2.0, SNMP 3.0, Redfish REST API, serial
console via IPMI
An integrated hardware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) supporting TPM 2.0 enables advanced
cryptographic functionality, such as digital signatures and remote attestation.
Administrator and power-on passwords help protect from unauthorized access to the server.
Supports AMD Infinity Guide security features, including Secure Memory Encryption, Secure Encrypted
Virtualization and Secure Nested Paging.

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Supports Secure Boot to ensure only a digitally signed operating system can be used.
Industry-standard Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) NI support for faster, stronger encryption.
Additional physical security features include a lockable front bezel and top cover and secure EIA rack
attachment brackets.
Energy efficiency
The SE455 V3 offers the following energy-efficiency features to save energy, reduce operational costs, and
increase energy availability:
Energy-efficient system board components help lower operational costs.
High-efficiency power supplies with 80 PLUS Platinum and Titanium certifications
Solid-state drives (SSDs) consume as much as 80% less power than traditional spinning 2.5-inch
HDDs.
Optional Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager provides advanced data center power notification, analysis,
and policy-based management to help achieve lower heat output and reduced cooling needs.
Enhanced operating environment
The SE455 V3 offers the following operating environment enhancements:
The server supports high ambient temperatures, up to 55°C, which allows the server to be installed in a
harsher environments, or allows greater fluctuation of temperatures in less controlled environments.
The server offers acoustic modes which gives the administrator control over maximum noise
emissions, which results in the server being less intrusive in an office or other noise-sensitive
environments.
With the SE455 V3, noise mitigation starts the moment that the power is connected. At most ambient
temperatures, fan speeds are lowered before and during the boot process, which is especially
important when the server is installed in an office or other noise-sensitive environments.
The SE455 V3 is designed to operate in rugged environments, meeting NEBS Level 3 requirements.
The server offers various dust mitigation features, including caps for all I/O ports, and a front mounted
dust filter, to maximize the system availability and uptime.

Components and connectors


The following figure shows the front view of the ThinkEdge SE455 V3 server. For a closeup of the System
LEDs, see the Local management section.

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Figure 2. Front view of the ThinkEdge SE455 V3
The following figure shows the rear of the SE455 V3 server.

Figure 3. Rear view of the ThinkEdge SE455 V3


The SE455 V3 optionally supports a security bezel which helps restrict physical access to the front of the
server while still allowing cables to be properly routed through side panels. The bezel also duplicates the
system LEDs that would otherwise be covered up by the bezel. The following figure shows the server with the
security bezel attached.

Figure 4. View of the ThinkEdge SE455 V3 with security bezel attached

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The following figure shows the locations of key components inside the server.

Figure 5. Internal view of the ThinkEdge SE455 V3

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The following figure shows the internals with the two riser cards, internal drive cage, and CPU air baffle
removed to show the components on the system board.

Figure 6. Internal view of the ThinkEdge SE455 V3

System architecture
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System architecture
The following figure shows the architectural block diagram of the SE455 V3 system, showing the major
components and connections. The processor offers 96 PCIe lanes to devices — a mix of Gen4 and Gen5 —
and the SE455 V3 presents those as a combination of PCIe slots, an OCP slot, and NVMe drives.
As shown in the figure, the server supports up to 8x NVMe drives, however some drives share connections
with slot 6 & 8; this means that in some configurations, slot 6 & 8 are not available. See the Configurations
section for details.

Tip: The wrench icons show where the local and remote management functions are enabled.

Figure 7. SE455 V3 architectural block diagram

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Standard specifications
The following table lists the standard specifications of the SE455 V3.

Table 1. Standard specifications


Components Specification
Machine types 7DBY - 3 year warranty
Form factor 2U rack server, short depth (438mm depth, from EIA front rack flange)
Processor 1x AMD EPYC 8004 processor (formerly codenamed "Siena"). Supports up to 64 cores, core
speeds of up to 2.65 GHz, and TDP ratings of up to 225W.
GPU and Supports up to 6x single-wide GPUs and accelerators
accelerators Supports up to 2x double-wide GPUs
Memory 6 DIMM slots. The processor has 6 memory channels, with 1 DIMM per channel (DPC). Lenovo
TruDDR5 RDIMMs are supported, up to 4800 MHz
Persistent Not supported
memory
Memory Up to 576 GB with 6x 96GB RDIMMs
maximum
Memory ECC, Advanced Memory Device Correction (AMDC), Patrol/Demand Scrubbing, DRAM Address
protection Command Parity with Replay, DRAM Uncorrected ECC Error Retry, On-die ECC, ECC Error Check
and Scrub (ECS), Post Package Repair
Drive bays 4x 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays (front accessible), supporting SATA or NVMe SSD drives with
hot-swap trays
Optional 4x 2.5-inch non-hot-swap drive bays internal to the server, supporting SATA or NVMe
SSD drives. Drives are mounted in a cage that rotates up for easy access.
Up to 2x M.2 drives for boot functions, supporting SATA or NVMe drives (optional RAID with
separate PCIe adapter)

Maximum data 61.44TB using 8x 7.68TB 2.5-inch SATA SSDs


storage
245.76TB using 8x 30.72TB 2.5-inch SAS SSDs
491.52TB using 8x 61.44TB 2.5-inch NVMe SSDs

Storage Up to 8x Onboard SATA ports (non-RAID)


controller Up to 8x Onboard NVMe ports (non-RAID)
12 Gb SAS/SATA RAID adapters
12 Gb SAS/SATA HBA (non-RAID)

Optical drive No support


bays
Tape drive bays No support
Network Dedicated OCP 3.0 SFF slot with PCIe 5.0 x16 host interface. OCP slot supports a variety of 2-port
interfaces and 4-port adapters with 1GbE, 10GbE, 25GbE or 100GbE network connectivity. One port can
optionally be shared with the XClarity Controller (XCC) management processor for Wake-on-LAN
and NC-SI support.

Additional network adapters supported in the PCIe slots.

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Components Specification
PCI Expansion Up to 6x PCIe slots (2x Gen5 x16, 4x Gen4 x8) in two risers, supporting full-height adapters. Riser
slots 2 is optional. All slots are physically x16 slots.

Riser 1:
Slot 3: PCIe Gen5 x16 (supports double-wide GPU)
Slot 4: PCIe Gen4 x8
Slot 5: PCIe Gen4 x8
Riser 2 (optional):
Slot 6: PCIe Gen4 x8*
Slot 7: PCIe Gen5 x16 (supports double-wide GPU)
Slot 8: PCIe Gen4 x8*

* Slot 6 and slot 8 are not connected in some configurations with NVMe internal drive bays
Ports Front: 2x USB 3.1 Type-A (5 Gb/s) ports, 1x USB 3.1 Type-C (USB-C) (5 Gb/s) with support for
video connectivity (available dongle to convert USB-C to VGA), USB 2.0 port for XCC local
management only, dedicated RJ-45 1GbE remote systems management port, External diagnostics
port for local systems management, NMI pinhole.
Cooling 5x simple-swap 60 mm dual-rotor fans (all standard), N+1 rotor redundant.
Power supply Up to two hot-swap redundant power supplies

1100W Titanium or Platinum AC power supplies


1800W Platinum AC power supply
1100W -48V DC power supply

Note: Power supplies are front-mounted so fan rotation is reversed compared to ThinkSystem
servers.
Video Embedded video graphics with 16 MB memory with 2D hardware accelerator, integrated into the
XClarity Controller. Maximum resolution is 1920x1200 32bpp at 60Hz.
Hot-swap parts Drives (in front drive bays only), power supplies
Systems Operator panel with status LEDs. Optional External Diagnostics Handset with LCD display. XClarity
management Controller 2 (XCC2) embedded management based on the ASPEED AST2600 baseboard
management controller (BMC). Dedicated Ethernet port for XCC2 remote access for management.
XClarity Administrator for centralized infrastructure management, XClarity Integrator plugins, and
XClarity Energy Manager centralized server power management. Optional XCC Platinum to enable
remote control functions and other features. ThinkShield Edge Mobile Management mobile app and
XClarity Mobile app for local onsite edge server management.
Security Centralized security management with ThinkShield Key Vault Portal web site or manage security
features directly in XCC2. Platform Firmware Resiliency (PFR) Root of Trust (RoT), Trusted Platform
Module, supporting TPM 2.0. Lockable top cover, intrusion detection, self-encrypting drive (SED)
support, power-on password, administrator's password. Optional front locking security bezel with
duplicate status LEDs
Operating Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware
systems ESXi. See the Operating system support section for specifics.
supported
Mounting 2-post rack, 4-post short-depth 600mm rack, 4-post 1000mm rack. Available locking security bezel
options with dust filter. Available security EIA brackets.
Limited Three-year customer-replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty with 9x5 next business day
warranty (NBD).
Service and Optional service upgrades are available through Lenovo Services: 4-hour or 2-hour response time,
support 6-hour fix time, 1-year or 2-year warranty extension, software support for Lenovo hardware and
some third-party applications.
Dimensions Width: 445 mm (17.5 in.), height: 87 mm (3.4 in.), depth: 452 mm (17.8 in.). SeePhysical and
electrical specifications for details.

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Components Specification
Volume 17.5 liters
Weight 19.21 kg (42.35 lbs)

Models
ThinkEdge SE455 V3 models can be configured by using the Lenovo Data Center Solution Configurator
(DCSC).
Topics in this section:
CTO models
Base feature code
Preconfigured models

CTO models
ThinkEdge SE455 V3 models can be configured by using the Lenovo Data Center Solution Configurator
(DCSC).

Controlled GPU models: The "Controlled GPU" base CTO models listed in the table are the only models
that support high-performance GPUs and accelerators. These models are classified under US Government
ECCN regulations and have limited market and customer availability. All other base models do not support
high-performance GPUs.

Preconfigured server models may also be available for the SE455 V3, however these are region-specific; that
is, each region may define their own server models, and not all server models are available in every region.
The following table lists the base CTO models of the ThinkEdge SE455 V3 server.

Table 2. Base CTO models


Machine Type/Model Description
7DBYCTO1WW ThinkEdge SE455 V3 - 3Yr Warranty
7DBYCTOAWW ThinkEdge SE455 V3 - 3Yr Warranty with Controlled GPU

Base feature code


The following table lists the base feature code for the server.

Table 3. Chassis base feature code


Feature code Description
BVTK ThinkEdge SE455 V3 Chassis

Preconfigured models
The following tables list the available preconfigured models, grouped by region.
Models for Asia Pacific region
Models for EMEA region
Refer to the Specifications section for information about standard features of the server.
Common to all models:
Lockdown Control is via the XClarity Controller

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Models for Asia Pacific region

Table 4. Models for Asia Pacific

XCC2
AMD EPYC Front Internal OCP Power
Model Processor† Memory RAID bays bays adapter Riser 1 Riser 2 supplies Rail kit
Standard models with a 3-year warranty (machine type 7DBY)
7DBY1001AU 1x 8124P 16C 1x 32GB Option 4x Option Option 3 HL slots Optional 1x1100W Plat 600mm
125W 1Rx4 2.5" (G5 x16, HL Titanium
2.45GHz SATA 2x G4 x8)
† Processor description: Processor model, number of cores, thermal design power (TDP), core frequency
Models for EMEA region

Table 5. Models for EMEA region

XCC2
AMD EPYC Front Internal OCP Power
Model Processor† Memory RAID bays bays adapter Riser 1 Riser 2 supplies Rail kit
Standard models with a 3-year warranty (machine type 7DBY)
7DBYA00BEA 1x 8124P 16C 1x 32GB Option 4x 4x 2.5" Option 3 HL slots Optional 1x1100W Plat 600mm
125W 1Rx4 2.5" SATA (G5 x16, HL Titanium
2.45GHz SATA 2x G4 x8)
7DBY1001EA 1x 8124P 16C 1x 32GB Option 4x Option Option 3 HL slots Optional 1x1100W Plat 600mm
125W 1Rx4 2.5" (G5 x16, HL Titanium
2.45GHz SATA 2x G4 x8)
† Processor description: Processor model, number of cores, thermal design power (TDP), core frequency

Configurations
The following tables list the supported combinations of slots, adapters and drives, based on the number of
double-wide (DW) GPUs installed:
Configurations without any DW GPUs
Configurations with 1x DW GPU
Configurations with 2x DW GPUs
Configuration notes:
GPUs and Riser 2 can be added as field upgrades
Front drive bays are standard in all configuration; Internal drive bays are optional and can be added or
removed using field upgrade parts
When 1 DW GPU is installed, it is installed in slot 7; slot 6 must remain empty
When 2 DW GPUs are installed, they are installed in slot 3 and slot 7; slots 4 and slot 6 must remain
empty
In some configurations, PCIe slots 6 & 8 of Riser 2 share one of the onboard NVMe ports used by the
drive bays. As a result, If the internal drive bays are NVMe and the front drives are connected to
onboard SATA or NVMe, then slots 6 and 8 in Riser 2 are not connected. Slot 7 is still available,
however.

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Table 6. Configurations without any double-wide GPUs
SATA controller
Riser 1 Riser 2 (mutually exclusive)*
Slot 3 Slot 4 Slot 5 Slot 6 Slot 7 Slot 8 Front Internal
Cfg Gen5 Gen4 Gen4 Gen4 Gen5 Gen4 OCP Onboard Adapter drives drives
SATA front drive bays
1 x16 x8 x8 x8 x16 x8 Option Yes Yes 4x SATA None
2 x16 x8 x8 x8 x16 x8 Option Yes Yes 4x SATA 4x SATA
3 x16 x8 x8 - x16 - Option Yes No 4x SATA 4x NVMe
4 x16 x8 x8 x8 x16 x8 Option No Yes 4x SATA 4x NVMe
5 x16 x8 x8 No Riser 2 Option Yes Yes 4x SATA None
6 x16 x8 x8 No Riser 2 Option Yes Yes 4x SATA 4x SATA
7 x16 x8 x8 No Riser 2 Option Yes Yes 4x SATA 4x NVMe
NVMe front drive bays
8 x16 x8 x8 x8 x16 x8 Option None None 4x NVMe None
9 x16 x8 x8 - x16 - Option None None 4x NVMe 4x NVMe
10 x16 x8 x8 x8 x16 x8 Option No Yes 4x NVMe 4x SATA
11 x16 x8 x8 No Riser 2 Option None None 4x NVMe None
12 x16 x8 x8 No Riser 2 Option None None 4x NVMe 4x NVMe
13 x16 x8 x8 No Riser 2 Option No Yes 4x NVMe 4x SATA
* Each configuration only supports one SATA controller, either onboard SATA or an HBA/RAID adapter, and
this controller will connect to both internal drives (if configured) and front drives

Table 7. Configurations with 1 double-wide GPU


SATA controller
Riser 1 Riser 2 (mutually exclusive)*
Slot 3 Slot 4 Slot 5 Slot 6 Slot 7 Slot 8 Front Internal
Cfg Gen5 Gen4 Gen4 Gen4 Gen5 Gen4 OCP Onboard Adapter drives drives
SATA front drive bays
14 x16 x8 x8 - x16 x8 Optional Yes Yes 4x SATA None
15 x16 x8 x8 - x16 x8 Optional Yes Yes 4x SATA 4x SATA
16 x16 x8 x8 - x16 - Optional Yes No 4x SATA 4x NVMe
17 x16 x8 x8 - x16 x8 Optional No Yes 4x SATA 4x NVMe
18 x16 - x8 No Riser 2 Optional Yes Yes 4x SATA None
19 x16 - x8 No Riser 2 Optional Yes Yes 4x SATA 4x SATA
20 x16 - x8 No Riser 2 Optional Yes Yes 4x SATA 4x NVMe
NVMe front drive bays
21 x16 x8 x8 - x16 x8 Optional None None 4x NVMe None
22 x16 x8 x8 - x16 - Optional None None 4x NVMe 4x NVMe
23 x16 x8 x8 - x16 x8 Optional No Yes 4x NVMe 4x SATA
24 x16 - x8 No Riser 2 Optional None None 4x NVMe None
25 x16 - x8 No Riser 2 Optional None None 4x NVMe 4x NVMe
26 x16 - x8 No Riser 2 Optional No Yes 4x NVMe 4x SATA
* Each configuration only supports one SATA controller, either onboard SATA or an HBA/RAID adapter, and
this controller will connect to both internal drives (if configured) and front drives

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Table 8. Configurations with 2 double-wide GPUs
SATA controller
Riser 1 Riser 2 (mutually exclusive)*
Slot 3 Slot 4 Slot 5 Slot 6 Slot 7 Slot 8 Front Internal
Cfg Gen5 Gen4 Gen4 Gen4 Gen5 Gen4 OCP Onboard Adapter drives drives
SATA front drive bays
27 x16 - x8 - x16 x8 Optional Yes Yes 4x SATA None
28 x16 - x8 - x16 x8 Optional Yes Yes 4x SATA 4x SATA
29 x16 - x8 - x16 - Optional Yes No 4x SATA 4x NVMe
30 x16 - x8 - x16 x8 Optional No Yes 4x SATA 4x NVMe
NVMe front drive bays
31 x16 - x8 - x16 x8 Optional None None 4x NVMe None
32 x16 - x8 - x16 - Optional None None 4x NVMe 4x NVMe
33 x16 - x8 - x16 x8 Optional No Yes 4x NVMe 4x SATA
* Each configuration only supports one SATA controller, either onboard SATA or an HBA/RAID adapter, and
this controller will connect to both internal drives (if configured) and front drives

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Processors
The SE455 V3 supports a single processor in the 4th Gen AMD 8004 Series (formerly codenamed "Siena")
based on the AMD Zen 4c architecture.
In this section:
Processor options
Processor features
Heatsink
UEFI operating modes

Processor options
The table below lists the processors that are supported. The server supports only 1 processor installed. No
field upgrades are offered.

NEBS-compliant processors: The processors with the "PN" suffix are NEBS Level 3 compliant. See the
NEBS support section for additional information.

Table 9. Processor options


Feature code Description
Standard Processors
BW2W ThinkEdge SE455 V3 AMD EPYC 8024P 8C 90W 2.4GHz Processor
BW2V ThinkEdge SE455 V3 AMD EPYC 8124P 16C 125W 2.45GHz Processor
BW2U ThinkEdge SE455 V3 AMD EPYC 8224P 24C 160W 2.55GHz Processor
BW2T ThinkEdge SE455 V3 AMD EPYC 8324P 32C 180W 2.65GHz Processor
BW2S ThinkEdge SE455 V3 AMD EPYC 8434P 48C 200W 2.5GHz Processor
BW2R ThinkEdge SE455 V3 AMD EPYC 8534P 64C 200W 2.3GHz Processor
Enhanced Efficiency Processors
BY90 ThinkEdge SE455 V3 AMD EPYC 8024PN 8C 80W 2.05GHz Processor
BY8Z ThinkEdge SE455 V3 AMD EPYC 8124PN 16C 100W 2.0GHz Processor
BY8Y ThinkEdge SE455 V3 AMD EPYC 8224PN 24C 120W 2.0GHz Processor
BY8X ThinkEdge SE455 V3 AMD EPYC 8324PN 32C 130W 2.05GHz Processor
BY8W ThinkEdge SE455 V3 AMD EPYC 8434PN 48C 155W 2.0GHz Processor
BY8V ThinkEdge SE455 V3 AMD EPYC 8534PN 64C 175W 2.0GHz Processor

Processor features
The following table lists the features of the supported processors.

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Table 10. Processor features
EPYC Cores/ Base Max Boost Memory Memory
model threads frequency Frequency† L3 Cache channels bus TDP
Standard Processors
8024P 8 / 16 2.4GHz 3.0 GHz 32 MB 6 4800 MHz 90W
8124P 16 / 32 2.45GHz 3.0 GHz 64 MB 6 4800 MHz 125W
8224P 24 / 48 2.55GHz 3.0 GHz 64 MB 6 4800 MHz 160W
8324P 32 / 64 2.65GHz 3.0 GHz 128 MB 6 4800 MHz 180W
8434P 48 / 96 2.5GHz 3.1 GHz 128 MB 6 4800 MHz 200W
8534P 64 / 128 2.3GHz 3.1 GHz 128 MB 6 4800 MHz 200W
Enhanced Efficiency Processors
8024PN 8 / 16 2.05GHz 3.0 GHz 32 MB 6 4800 MHz 80W
8124PN 16 / 32 2.0GHz 3.0 GHz 64 MB 6 4800 MHz 100W
8224PN 24 / 48 2.0GHz 3.0 GHz 64 MB 6 4800 MHz 120W
8324PN 32 / 64 2.05GHz 3.0 GHz 128 MB 6 4800 MHz 130W
8434PN 48 / 96 2.0GHz 3.0 GHz 128 MB 6 4800 MHz 155W
8534PN 64 / 128 2.0GHz 3.1 GHz 128 MB 6 4800 MHz 175W
† The maximum single-core frequency that the processor is capable of operating at

Heatsink
For factory orders, the SE455 V3 supports either a 1U or 2U processor heatsink, as listed in the following
table. Field upgrades are not supported.

Table 11. Processor heatsink


Part number Feature code Description
CTO only BW3L ThinkEdge SE455 V3 1U Heatsink
CTO only BW3M ThinkEdge SE455 V3 2U Heatsink

The 2U heatsink is recommended to maximize heat dissipation and minimize fan noise, and is the default
selection in the DCSC configurator.
The 1U heatsink is required for full-length adapters, however it does have the following requirements:
Processor with TDP ≤ 130W
Ambient temperature ≤ 45°C

UEFI operating modes


The SE455 V3 offers preset operating modes that affect energy consumption and performance. These modes
are a collection of predefined low-level UEFI settings that simplify the task of tuning the server to suit your
business and workload requirements.
The following table lists the feature codes that allow you to specify the mode you wish to preset in the factory
for CTO orders.

UK and EU customers : For compliance with the ERP Lot9 regulation, you should select feature BFYA.
For some systems, you may not be able to make a selection, in which case, it will be automatically derived
by the configurator.

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Table 12. UEFI operating mode presets in DCSC
Feature code Description
BFYA Operating mode selection for: "Maximum Efficiency Mode"
BFYB Operating mode selection for: "Maximum Performance Mode"

The preset modes for the SE455 V3 are as follows:


Maximum Efficiency Mode (feature BFYA): Maximizes performance/watt efficiency while maintaining
reasonable performance
Maximum Performance Mode (feature BFYB): Achieves maximum performance but with higher
power consumption and lower energy efficiency.
Configuration notes:
If either acoustic mode is selected in the DCSC configurator, Maximum Performance Mode (feature
BFYB) is not available. For more information about the acoustic modes, see the Acoustic modes
section

Memory options
The SE455 V3 uses Lenovo TruDDR5 memory operating at up to 4800 MHz. The server supports 6 DIMMs.
The processor has 6 memory channels and supports 1 DIMM per channel.
The following table lists the memory options that are available for the server.
Lenovo TruDDR5 memory uses the highest quality components that are sourced from Tier 1 DRAM suppliers
and only memory that meets the strict requirements of Lenovo is selected. It is compatibility tested and tuned
to maximize performance and reliability. From a service and support standpoint, Lenovo TruDDR5 memory
automatically assumes the system warranty, and Lenovo provides service and support worldwide.

Table 13. Memory options


DRAM
Part number Feature code Description technology
10x4 RDIMMs
4X77A81438 BQ39 ThinkSystem 32GB TruDDR5 4800MHz (1Rx4) 10x4 16Gb
RDIMM-A
4X77A81441 BQ3D ThinkSystem 64GB TruDDR5 4800MHz (2Rx4) 10x4 16Gb
RDIMM-A
4X77A81448 BUVV ThinkSystem 96GB TruDDR5 4800MHz (2Rx4) 10x4 24Gb
RDIMM-A
x8 RDIMMs
4X77A81437 BQ3C ThinkSystem 16GB TruDDR5 4800MHz (1Rx8) RDIMM-A 16Gb
4X77A81440 BQ37 ThinkSystem 32GB TruDDR5 4800MHz (2Rx8) RDIMM-A 16Gb
4X77A81447 BUVU ThinkSystem 48GB TruDDR5 4800MHz (2Rx8) RDIMM-A 24Gb

The following rules apply when selecting the memory configuration:


The server supports quantities 1, 2, 4, or 6 DIMMs; other quantities not supported
Mixing not supported:
Mixing 16Gb and 24Gb DIMMs is not supported (see the column in the above table)
Mixing x4 and x8 is not supported (see the descriptions of the DIMMs)
Mixing of DIMM rank counts (1R, 2R) is supported, provided the above mixing rules are met. Follow the

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required installation order installing the DIMMs with the higher rank counts first.
Mixing of DIMM capacities is supported, provided the above mixing rules are met. Follow the required
installation order installing the larger DIMMs first.
Note: Memory mirroring and memory rank sparing are not supported.
For best performance, consider the following:
Ensure the memory installed is at least the same speed as the memory bus of the selected processor.
Populate all 6 memory channels with identical DIMMs (same Lenovo part number)
The following memory protection technologies are supported:
ECC detection/correction
Advanced Memory Device Correction, (AMDC) (for x4-based memory DIMMs; look for "x4" in the
DIMM description.)
Patrol/Demand Scrubbing
DRAM Address Command Parity with Replay
DRAM Uncorrected ECC Error Retry
On-die ECC
ECC Error Check and Scrub (ECS)
Post Package Repair

Internal storage
The SE455 V3 offers the following internal storage options:
4x 2.5-inch front hot-swap drive bays, supporting SATA or NVMe SSD drives with hot-swap trays
4x 2.5-inch internal non-hot-swap drive bays, supporting SATA or NVMe SSD drives. Drives are mounted
in a cage that rotates up for easy access.
Up to 2x M.2 drives for boot functions, supporting SATA or NVMe drives (optional RAID using a separate
PCIe adapter)

Internal drives are non-hot-swap: The drives in the internal drive bays have hot-swap trays however
they are not classed as hot-swap because the SE455 V3 does not support in-rack servicing, which means
that the server must be powered off and removed from the rack before the top cover can be opened.

The locations of these drive bays is shown in the following figure.

Figure 8. SE455 V3 drive bays


In this section:

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Front hot-swap drive bays
Internal drive bays
Supported drive bay combinations
Storage field upgrades
M.2 drives
RAID flash power module (supercap) support

Front hot-swap drive bays


The SE455 V3 supports 4x 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays at the front of the server, using the backplanes listed
in the following table.

Table 14. CTO feature codes for the front drive bays
Feature code Description
BVUV ThinkEdge SE455 V3 2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane
BVUU ThinkEdge SE455 V3 2.5" NVMe Backplane

Configuration requirements:
Front drive bays are standard in all configurations of the SE455 V3 and cannot be deselected
Drives supported are either SATA or NVMe, depending on the backplane selected.
NVMe drives have a PCIe Gen 4 connection
SAS drives are currently not supported (once supported, the use of SAS drives require a RAID adapter
or SAS HBA)

Internal drive bays


The SE455 V3 supports 4x 2.5-inch drive bays internal to the server on the right side as shown in the figure
above.
The drives are installed in a cage that rotates up for easy access, and are mounted with hot-swap drive trays,
however they are not considered hot-swap. This is because the SE455 V3 does not support in-rack servicing,
which means that the server must be powered off and removed from the rack before the top cover can be
opened.
The backplanes for the internal drive bays are listed in the following table.

Tip: These internal drive backplanes are the same feature codes as the front drive backplanes.

Table 15. Internal drive bays


Part number Feature code Description
CTO only BVUV ThinkEdge SE455 V3 2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane
CTO only BVUU ThinkEdge SE455 V3 2.5" NVMe Backplane

Configuration requirements:
Internal drive bays are optional.
Drives supported are either SATA or NVMe, depending on the backplane selected.
NVMe drives have a PCIe Gen 4 connection
The front and internal backplanes can be different (they don't both have to be SATA backplanes for
example).

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SAS drives are currently not supported (once supported, the use of SAS drives require a RAID adapter
or SAS HBA).
PCIe slots 6 & 8 of Riser 2 share one of the onboard NVMe ports used by the drive bays. As a result, If
the internal drive bays are NVMe and the front drives are connected to onboard SATA or NVMe, then
slots 6 and 8 in Riser 2 are not connected. Slot 7 is still available, however. See the Configurations
section for specifics.

Supported drive bay combinations


The following table lists the supported drive bay combinations.

Table 16. Supported drive bay combinations


Front hot-swap drive
Config bays Internal drive bays Comment
K 4x SATA (Adapter) No support
A 4x SATA (Adapter) 4x SATA (Adapter)
M 4x SATA (Adapter) 4x NVMe (Onboard)
J 4x SATA (Onboard) No support
F 4x SATA (Onboard) 4x SATA (Onboard)
G 4x SATA (Onboard) 4x NVMe (Onboard) Slots 6 and 8 (Riser 2) are not available
I 4x NVMe (Onboard) No support
E 4x NVMe (Onboard) 4x NVMe (Onboard) Slots 6 and 8 (Riser 2) are not available
Q 4x NVMe (Onboard) 4x SATA (Adapter)

Storage field upgrades


The following field upgrades are supported:
Convert a configuration from an onboard controller to a RAID adapter or SAS HBA
Convert a configuration from a RAID adapter or SAS HBA to an onboard controller
Change the front hot-swap drive bays from NVMe to SATA, or from SATA to NVMe
Change the internal drive bays from NVMe to SATA, or from SATA to NVMe
Add the internal drive bays, either SATA or NVMe
Remove the internal drive bays
The following table lists the part numbers for upgrading the front drive bays.

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Table 17. Field upgrades for the front drive bays
Max
Part number Description qty Purpose
Front backplanes
4XF7A93019 ThinkEdge SE455 V3 4x2.5" 2 Backplane and bracket for SAS/SATA drives (front or
SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit internal)
4XF7A93020 ThinkEdge SE455 V3 4x2.5" 2 Backplane and bracket for the NVMe drives (front or
NVMe Backplane Option Kit internal)
SATA cables for connecting front drive bays to the onboard SATA controller
4X97A93015 ThinkEdge SE455 V3 Onboard 1 SATA cable for front drive bays using the onboard SATA
SATA Cable for Front Drive Bays controller
4X97A93016 ThinkEdge SE455 V3 Onboard 1 SATA cable for use with SATA drives in both front and
SATA Y-Cable for Front and internal drive bays using the onboard SATA controller
Internal Drive Bays
SATA cables for connecting front drive bays to a SAS/SATA adapter
4X97A88850 ThinkEdge SE455 V3 X350 2 Cable needed for 4350 or 5350 adapters when connected
SAS/SATA Cable for to the front or internal backplane, one per backplane
Front/Internal Drive Bays
4X97A88851 ThinkEdge SE455 V3 X40 1 Cable needed for 440, 540, or 940 adapters when either
SAS/SATA Cable for the front or internal backplane is installed
Front/Internal Drive Bays
4X97A88852 ThinkEdge SE455 V3 X40 1 Cable needed for 440, 540, or 940 adapters when both
SAS/SATA Y-Cable for Front and the front and internal backplanes are installed and
Internal Drive Bays connected to the adapter. Single Y-cable connects to both
backplanes.
NVMe cables for connecting front drive bays to the onboard NVMe controller
4X97A93017 ThinkEdge SE455 V3 Onboard 1 NVMe cable for front drive bays
NVMe Cable for Front Drive Bays

The following table lists the part numbers for upgrading the internal drive bays.

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Table 18. Field upgrades for internal drive bays
Max
Part number Description qty Purpose
Internal drive cage
4XF7A93022 ThinkEdge SE455 V3 Internal 1 Internal drive cage and lift mechanism, and backplane
Drive Bays Option Kit power cable
Internal drive bay backplanes
4XF7A93019 ThinkEdge SE455 V3 4x2.5" 2 Backplane and bracket for SAS/SATA drives (front or
SAS/SATA Backplane Option Kit internal)
4XF7A93020 ThinkEdge SE455 V3 4x2.5" 2 Backplane and bracket for the NVMe drives (front or
NVMe Backplane Option Kit internal)
SATA cables to connect Internal drive bay to the onboard SATA controller
4X97A93016 ThinkEdge SE455 V3 Onboard 1 SATA cable for use with SATA drives in both front and
SATA Y-Cable for Front and internal drive bays using the onboard SATA controller
Internal Drive Bays
SATA cables for connecting internal drive bays to a SAS/SATA adapter
4X97A88850 ThinkEdge SE455 V3 X350 2 Cable needed for 4350 or 5350 adapters when connected
SAS/SATA Cable for to the front or internal backplane, one per backplane
Front/Internal Drive Bays
4X97A88851 ThinkEdge SE455 V3 X40 1 Cable needed for 440, 540, or 940 adapters when either
SAS/SATA Cable for the front or internal backplane is installed
Front/Internal Drive Bays
4X97A88852 ThinkEdge SE455 V3 X40 1 Cable needed for 440, 540, or 940 adapters when both
SAS/SATA Y-Cable for Front and the front and internal backplanes are installed and
Internal Drive Bays connected to the adapter. Single Y-cable connects to both
backplanes.
NVMe cables to connect Internal drive bay to the onboard NVMe controller
4X97A93018 ThinkEdge SE455 V3 Onboard 1 NVMe Cable for internal drive bays. Option part contains
NVMe Cables for Internal Drive two cables, choice of cable depends on front bay
Bays configuration.

If you wish to remove the internal drive bay, you will need to add the air baffle to ensure proper air flow to the
M.2 adapter. Ordering information is listed in the following table.

Table 19. M.2 air baffle kit


Max
Part number Description qty Purpose
4XF7A93023 ThinkEdge SE455 V3 M.2 Air 1 Needed to ensure sufficient air is directed to the M.2
Baffle Kit adapter. Contains two air baffles

M.2 drives
The SE455 V3 supports one or two M.2 form-factor SATA or NVMe drives for use as an operating system
boot solution. The M.2 drives install into an M.2 adapter which is mounted vertically in the SE455 V3 in a
carrier.
The supported M.2 adapter is listed in the following table.

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Table 20. M.2 adapter
SATA NVMe Maximum
Part number Feature code Description drives drives RAID supported
4Y37A79663 BVUY ThinkSystem M.2 SATA/x4 NVMe 2- Yes* Yes Adapter 1
Bay Adapter (x4)
4Y37A90063 BZPA ThinkSystem M.2 RAID B540i-2i Yes Yes Yes 1
SATA/NVMe Adapter (x1) (Broadcom)
* SATA drives are supported only with the addition of the RAID 5350-8i adapter
The ThinkSystem M.2 SATA/x4 NVMe 2-Bay Adapter (4Y37A79663) has the following features:
Supports one or two M.2 drives, either SATA or NVMe
When two drives installed, they must be either both SATA or both NVMe
NVMe is supported by using a cable that connects to an onboard NVMe port
SATA is only supported by connecting to a RAID 5350-8i adapter; no onboard SATA port is supported
Support 42mm, 60mm, 80mm and 110mm drive form factors (2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110)
RAID support is implemented using a separate RAID adapter
Either 6Gbps SATA or PCIe 3.0 x4 interface to the drives depending on the drives installed
Supports monitoring and reporting of events and temperature through I2C
Firmware update via Lenovo firmware update tools
When connected to a separate PCIe RAID adapter, supports SED drive encryption via the RAID
adapter, otherwise no SED support
The ThinkSystem M.2 RAID B540i-2i SATA/NVMe Adapter (4Y37A90063) has the following features:
Supports one or two M.2 drives, either SATA or NVMe
Support 42mm, 60mm, 80mm and 110mm drive form factors (2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110)
RAID support via an onboard Broadcom SAS3808N RAID Controller
With 1 drive, supports JBOD
With 2 drives, supports 2-drive RAID-0, 2-drive RAID-1, or JBOD
PCIe 4.0 x2 host interface; PCIe 4.0 x1 connection to each drive
Management and configuration support via UEFI and OS-based tools
Supports monitoring and reporting of events and temperature
Firmware update via Lenovo firmware update tools
Supports SED drive encryption
ThinkSystem M.2 SATA/x4 NVMe 2-Bay Adapter (4Y37A79663) optionally supports RAID with the addition of
a separate RAID adapter. For CTO orders, ordering information is listed in the following table.

Table 21. CTO feature codes to select M.2 RAID


Feature RAID Maximum
code Description support supported
Controllers for RAID support of M.2 drives (4Y37A79663 only)
BVL1 ThinkSystem RAID 5350-8i for M.2 SATA boot Enablement SATA 1
BVL3 ThinkSystem RAID 540-8i for M.2 NVMe boot Enablement NVMe 1

M.2 field upgrades


The SE455 V3 supports the adding either M.2 adapter as a field upgrade.
The following table lists the part numbers needed to add the ThinkSystem M.2 SATA/x4 NVMe 2-Bay Adapter
(4Y37A79663) as a field upgrade. Note that 4XF7A89291 does not include the M.2 adapter; you will need to
order 4Y37A79663 as well.

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Table 22. M.2 field upgrades for ThinkSystem M.2 SATA/x4 NVMe 2-Bay Adapter (4Y37A79663)
Part number Description Contents
Components required to install the M.2 adapter (both required)
4Y37A79663 ThinkSystem M.2 SATA/x4 NVMe 2-Bay Adapter M.2 adapter
4XF7A89291 ThinkEdge SE455 V3 M.2 SATA/x4 NVMe Carrier and Cable Kit M.2 carrier and cables
Cable required for M.2 support of a RAID adapter (only one required, based on the adapter selected)
4X97A89292 ThinkEdge SE455 V3 M.2 SATA Cable for 5350-8i Adapter Cables for the 5350-8i
4X97A89293 ThinkEdge SE455 V3 M.2 NVMe Cable for 540-8i Adapter Cables for the 540-8i
RAID adapter (only one required, based on the desired protocol needed, SATA or NVMe)
4Y37A72482 ThinkSystem RAID 5350-8i PCIe 12Gb Adapter RAID adapter for SATA
4Y37A78834 ThinkSystem RAID 540-8i PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter RAID adapter for NVMe*
* Once the 540-8i adapter is installed, it will need to be configured to operate in Tri-mode to enable NVMe
RAID.
The following table lists the part numbers needed to add the ThinkSystem M.2 RAID B540i-2i SATA/NVMe
Adapter (4Y37A90063) as a field upgrade. A separate RAID adapter is not required nor supported.

Table 23. M.2 field upgrades for ThinkSystem M.2 RAID B540i-2i SATA/NVMe Adapter (4Y37A90063)
Part number Description Contents
Components required to install the M.2 adapter (both required)
4Y37A90063 ThinkSystem M.2 RAID B540i-2i SATA/NVMe Adapter M.2 adapter
4XF7A93021 ThinkEdge SE455 V3 M.2 RAID B540i-2i Carrier and Cable Kit M.2 carrier and cable

For further details about M.2 components, see the ThinkSystem M.2 Drives and M.2 Adapters product guide:
https://lenovopress.com/lp0769-thinksystem-m2-drives-adapters

RAID flash power module (supercap) support


If you plan to add a RAID 940 adapters as a field upgrade, then you will also need to order a separate cable
kit. This kit provides a cable of suitable length to connect the RAID adapter's flash power module (supercap)
to the RAID adapter.
For CTO orders, the components in the installation kit are automatically derived when you select the RAID
adapter.
The supercap is installed in a dedicated location adjacent to the M.2 adapter as shown in the internal view of
the server.
Ordering information for the cable kit is listed in the following table. The supercap itself is included with the
adapter and does not need to be ordered separately.

Table 24. RAID Flash Power Module cable kit


Maximum
Part number Feature code Description supported
4X97A88849 BW2Q ThinkEdge SE455 V3 Supercap Cable 1

Controllers for internal storage


The drives of the SE455 V3 are connected to controller on the system board:
Onboard SATA ports (no RAID support)

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Onboard NVMe ports (no RAID support)
The following table lists the controllers that can also be used for the internal storage of the server.
Configuration rules:
Only one SATA controller (onboard or RAID adapter or HBA) can be selected. It it not supported to
have one controller for the internal drives and a separate controller for the hot-swap drives.

Table 25. Internal Storage adapter support


Part Feature Maximum Slots Adapter
number code Description supported supported length
Onboard controllers
None BC4V Non-RAID NVMe 1 - -
SAS HBAs
4Y37A72480 BJHH ThinkSystem 4350-8i SAS/SATA 12Gb HBA 1 4,5,7,8 Half
4Y37A78601 BM51 ThinkSystem 440-8i SAS/SATA PCIe Gen4 12Gb HBA 1 4,5,7,8 Half
RAID adapters
4Y37A72482 BJHK ThinkSystem RAID 5350-8i PCIe 12Gb Adapter 1 4,5,7,8 Half
4Y37A78834 BMFT ThinkSystem RAID 540-8i PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter 1 4,5,7,8 Half
4Y37A09728 B8NY ThinkSystem RAID 940-8i 4GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb 1 4,5,7,8 Half
Adapter

The onboard SATA controller has the following features:


Controller integrated into the AMD processor
Supports up to 8 SATA drives
Each drive has a 6Gb SATA connection
JBOD only; no RAID support
The onboard NVMe support has the following features:
Controller integrated into the AMD processor
Supports up to 8 NVMe drives direct connected to onboard ports
Each drive has PCIe 4.0 x4 host interface
JBOD only; no RAID support
For specifications about the RAID adapters and HBAs supported by the SE455 V3, see the ThinkSystem
RAID Adapter and HBA Reference, available from:
https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp1288-thinksystem-raid-adapter-and-hba-reference#se455-v3-
support=SE455%2520V3
For more information about each of the adapters, see the product guides in the RAID adapters or HBA
sections of the Lenovo Press web site:
https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/raid
https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/hba

Internal drive options


The following tables list the drive options for internal storage of the server.
2.5-inch hot-swap drives:
2.5-inch hot-swap 24Gb SAS SSDs
2.5-inch hot-swap 6 Gb SATA SSDs
2.5-inch hot-swap PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs

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M.2 drives:
M.2 SATA drives
M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe drives

M.2 drive support: The use of M.2 drives requires an additional adapter as described in the M.2 drives
subsection.

SED support: The tables include a column to indicate which drives support SED encryption. The
encryption functionality can be disabled if needed. Note: Not all SED-enabled drives have "SED" in the
description.

Table 26. 2.5-inch hot-swap 24Gb SAS SSDs


Feature SED Max
Part number code Description support Qty
2.5-inch hot-swap SSDs - 24 Gb SAS - Read Intensive/Entry (3-5 DWPD)
4XB7A80318 BNWC ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1653 960GB Read Intensive SAS 24Gb HS SSD Support 8
4XB7A80319 BNWE ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1653 1.92TB Read Intensive SAS 24Gb HS SSD Support 8
4XB7A80320 BNWF ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1653 3.84TB Read Intensive SAS 24Gb HS SSD Support 8
4XB7A80321 BP3E ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1653 7.68TB Read Intensive SAS 24Gb HS SSD Support 8
4XB7A80323 BP3D ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1653 30.72TB Read Intensive SAS 24Gb HS SSD Support 8
4XB7A80322 BP3J ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1653 15.36TB Read Intensive SAS 24Gb HS SSD Support 8
2.5-inch hot-swap SSDs - 24 Gb SAS - Mixed Use/Mainstream (3-5 DWPD)
4XB7A80340 BNW8 ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1655 800GB Mixed Use SAS 24Gb HS SSD Disk Support 8
4XB7A80341 BNW9 ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1655 1.6TB Mixed Use SAS 24Gb HS SSD Disk Support 8
4XB7A80342 BNW6 ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1655 3.2TB Mixed Use SAS 24Gb HS SSD Disk Support 8
4XB7A80343 BP3K ThinkSystem 2.5" PM1655 6.4TB Mixed Use SAS 24Gb HS SSD Disk Support 8

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Table 27. 2.5-inch hot-swap 6 Gb SATA SSDs
Feature SED Max
Part number code Description support Qty
2.5-inch hot-swap SSDs - 6 Gb SATA - Mixed Use/Mainstream (3-5 DWPD)
4XB7A82289 BQ21 ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 MAX 480GB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD Support 8
4XB7A82290 BQ24 ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 MAX 960GB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD Support 8
4XB7A82291 BQ22 ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 MAX 1.92TB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD Support 8
4XB7A82292 BQ23 ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 MAX 3.84TB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD Support 8
4XB7A17125 BA7Q ThinkSystem 2.5" S4620 480GB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 8
4XB7A17126 BA4T ThinkSystem 2.5" S4620 960GB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 8
4XB7A17127 BA4U ThinkSystem 2.5" S4620 1.92TB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 8
4XB7A17128 BK7L ThinkSystem 2.5" S4620 3.84TB Mixed Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 8
2.5-inch hot-swap SSDs - 6 Gb SATA - Read Intensive/Entry (<3 DWPD)
4XB7A82258 BQ1Q ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 PRO 240GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD Support 8
4XB7A82263 BQ1T ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 PRO 7.68TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD Support 8
4XB7A17072 B99D ThinkSystem 2.5" S4520 240GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 8
4XB7A17101 BA7G ThinkSystem 2.5" S4520 480GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 8
4XB7A17102 BA7H ThinkSystem 2.5" S4520 960GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 8
4XB7A17103 BA7J ThinkSystem 2.5" S4520 1.92TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 8
4XB7A17104 BK77 ThinkSystem 2.5" S4520 3.84TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 8
4XB7A17105 BK78 ThinkSystem 2.5" S4520 7.68TB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb HS SSD No 8

Table 28. 2.5-inch hot-swap PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs


Feature SED Max
Part number code Description support Qty
2.5-inch SSDs - U.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe - Mixed Use/Mainstream (3-5 DWPD)
4XB7A17129 BNEG ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5620 1.6TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS Support 8
SSD
4XB7A17130 BNEH ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5620 3.2TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS Support 8
SSD
4XB7A17133 BNEZ ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5620 6.4TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS Support 8
SSD
4XB7A17136 BA4V ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5620 12.8TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 HS Support 4*
SSD
2.5-inch SSDs - U.3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe - Mixed Use/Mainstream (3-5 DWPD)
4XB7A79639 BNF1 ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7450 MAX 800GB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 Support 8
HS SSD
4XB7A13967 BNEJ ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7450 MAX 1.6TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 Support 4*
HS SSD
4XB7A13970 BNEY ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7450 MAX 3.2TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 Support 4*
HS SSD
4XB7A13971 BNEL ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7450 MAX 6.4TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 Support 4*
HS SSD
4XB7A95054 C2BG ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 MAX 800GB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 Support 8
HS SSD

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Feature SED Max
Part number code Description support Qty
4XB7A95055 C2BV ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 MAX 1.6TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 Support 8
HS SSD
4XB7A95056 C2BW ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 MAX 3.2TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 Support 8
HS SSD
4XB7A95057 C2BF ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 MAX 6.4TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 Support 8
HS SSD
4XB7A95058 C2BX ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 MAX 12.8TB Mixed Use NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 Support 8
HS SSD
2.5-inch SSDs - U.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe - Read Intensive/Entry (<3 DWPD)
4XB7A13941 BMGD ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5520 1.92TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 Support 8
HS SSD
4XB7A13942 BMGE ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5520 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 Support 8
HS SSD
4XB7A13943 BNEF ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5520 7.68TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 Support 8
HS SSD
4XB7A13631 BNEQ ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5520 15.36TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 Support 4*
HS SSD
4XB7A93075 C1WJ ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5336 30.72TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 Support 8
HS SSD
4XB7A93076 C1WK ThinkSystem 2.5" U.2 P5336 61.44TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 Support 8
HS SSD
2.5-inch SSDs - U.3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe - Read Intensive/Entry (<3 DWPD)
4XB7A79646 BNF3 ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7450 PRO 960GB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 Support 8
x4 HS SSD
4XB7A79647 BNF2 ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7450 PRO 1.92TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 Support 8
x4 HS SSD
4XB7A79648 BNF5 ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7450 PRO 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 Support 4*
x4 HS SSD
4XB7A79649 BNF4 ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7450 PRO 7.68TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 Support 4*
x4 HS SSD
4XB7A95049 C2BY ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 PRO 960GB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 Support 8
x4 HS SSD
4XB7A95050 C2BR ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 PRO 1.92TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 Support 8
x4 HS SSD
4XB7A95051 C2BS ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 PRO 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 Support 8
x4 HS SSD
4XB7A95052 C2BT ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 PRO 7.68TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 Support 8
x4 HS SSD
4XB7A95053 C2BU ThinkSystem 2.5" U.3 7500 PRO 15.36TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe Support 8
4.0 x4 HS SSD
* Only supported in the front hot-swap drive bays; not supported in the internal drive bays

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Table 29. M.2 SATA drives
Feature SED Max
Part number code Description support Qty
M.2 SSDs - 6 Gb SATA - Read Intensive/Entry (<3 DWPD)
4XB7A82286 BQ1Z ThinkSystem M.2 5400 PRO 240GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb NHS Support 2
SSD
4XB7A82287 BQ1Y ThinkSystem M.2 5400 PRO 480GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb NHS Support 2
SSD
4XB7A82288 BQ20 ThinkSystem M.2 5400 PRO 960GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb NHS Support 2
SSD
7N47A00130 AUUV ThinkSystem M.2 128GB SATA 6Gbps Non-Hot Swap SSD No 2
4XB7A89422 BYF7 ThinkSystem M.2 ER3 240GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb NHS SSD Support 2
4XB7A90049 BYF8 ThinkSystem M.2 ER3 480GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb NHS SSD Support 2
4XB7A90230 BYF9 ThinkSystem M.2 ER3 960GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb NHS SSD Support 2

Table 30. M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe drives


Feature SED Max
Part number code Description support Qty
M.2 SSDs - PCIe 4.0 NVMe - Read Intensive/Entry (<3 DWPD)
4XB7A82636 BS2P ThinkSystem M.2 7450 PRO 480GB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 Support 2
NHS SSD
4XB7A13999 BKSR ThinkSystem M.2 7450 PRO 960GB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 Support 2
NHS SSD
4XB7A90102 BXMH ThinkSystem M.2 PM9A3 960GB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 Support 2
NHS SSD
4XB7A90103 BXMG ThinkSystem M.2 PM9A3 1.92TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 Support 2
NHS SSD
4XB7A90104 BXMF ThinkSystem M.2 PM9A3 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 Support 2
NHS SSD

Optical drive
The SE455 V3 does not support an optical drive.

I/O expansion
The SE455 V3 has up to six full-height (FH) PCIe slots for adapters, plus an OCP 3.0 slot. Slots are half-length
(FHHL) by default, unless a full-length (FHFL) adapter is selected in the configurator.
Riser 1:
Slot 3: PCIe Gen5 x16
Slot 4: PCIe Gen4 x8
Slot 5: PCIe Gen4 x8
Riser 2 (optional)
Slot 6: PCIe Gen4 x8 (not connected in some configurations)
Slot 7: PCIe Gen5 x16
Slot 8: PCIe Gen4 x8 (not connected in some configurations)
OCP slot 9: PCIe G5 x16

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Specific support for these slots is listed in the Configurations section.

Figure 9. Slot numbering


Ordering information for the Risers are listed in the following table. Riser 1 is standard in all configuration, but
Riser 2 is optional and can also be added as a field upgrade.

Table 31. I/O expansion


Part number Feature code Description
CTO only BVUR ThinkEdge SE455 V3 Riser1
4XF7A89287 BVUS ThinkEdge SE455 V3 Riser2 Kit

Configurations notes:
Risers are configured in the factory to support either full-length (FL) adapters or half-length (HL)
adapters, based on the adapters selected. Air baffles and cages are derived by the configurator based
on whether the adapters are FL or HL to ensure proper airflow and adapter support. For CTO factory
orders:
Risers with only HL adapters or without any adapters installed will be configured to only support
HL adapters
Risers with a FL adapter installed will be configured to support FL adapters or a mix of FL and
HL adapters
The use of full-length (FL) adapters requires full-length slots and the processor must have a 1U
heatsink; a 2U heatsink is not supported as the FL adapter and 2U heatsink occupy the same physical
space.
If a riser is configured to support FL adapters then it is the upper two slots that support FL adapters
(slots 3 & 4 in Riser 1, slots 6 & 7 in Riser 2). The lower slot in each riser (slot 5 and slot 9) will be a HL
slot due to physical interference of the 1U heatsink and other components.

Slot field upgrades


The risers in the SE455 V3 are configured in one of two ways, depending on the factory configuration:
Support for half-length adapters only (includes low profile): All three slots in the riser will only support
half-length adapters. This is the default configuration, and is used if no adapters are configured or if
only half-length adapters are configured.
Support for full-length adapters: The top two slots will support full-length (FHFL) adapters; the bottom
slot will only support half-length adapters. Risers will only be configured this way if an adapter in the
factory order is a full-length adapter (eg double-wide GPU).
If you wish to convert a server from full-length to half-length or from half-length to full-length, then you will
need to order the kit listed in the following table.

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Tip: A server that is configured for full-length adapters does not automatically support 3x HL (or low profile)
adapters per riser, due to the required air baffles not being present. To support 3x HL adapters, you will to
order the enablement kit listed in the table.

Table 32. Full Length Adapter Enablement Kit


Part number Description Quantity Purpose
4XF7A89286 ThinkEdge SE455 V3 Full Length 1 per Converts Riser 1 (slots 3 & 4) and Riser 2 (slots 6 & 7)
Adapter Enablement Kit server slots to full-length slots or to half-length slots

Upgrade notes:
The server only supports FL adapters provided the CPU has a 1U heatsink attached. If a 2U heatsink is
used, then the server cannot support an upgrade to FL adapters.
If Riser 2 is not present, and you wish to add Riser 2 with FL adapter support (eg to add support for a
second DW GPU), you will only need to order ThinkEdge SE455 V3 Riser2 Kit, 4XF7A89287. The
ThinkEdge SE455 V3 Full Length Adapter Enablement Kit (4XF7A89286) is not required as
4XF7A89287 includes the needed components for FL adapters. For GPUs, you may also need to order
a GPU auxiliary power cable as described in the GPU adapters section.
If you remove a PCIe adapter or an OCP adapter, you should replace them with a slot filler to ensure the
correct airflow is maintained. Ordering details are listed in the following table.

Table 33. Slot Filler Kit


Part number Description Contents
4XF7A93032 ThinkEdge SE455 V3 PCIe and OCP Slot Filler Kit 1x perforated OCP slot end bracket
3x solid PCIe slot end brackets

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Serial port
The SE455 V3 optionally supports a RS-232 serial port by adding a COM port bracket to a PCIe slot. The
bracket is only supported in slot 5 (Riser 1). Ordering information is shown in the following table.

Table 34. Serial port


Part Feature Maximum Slot
number code Description supported supported
4Z17A80446 BMNJ ThinkSystem COM Port Upgrade Kit v2 1 5

The bracket is shown in the following figure.

Figure 10. ThinkSystem COM Port Upgrade Kit v2

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Network adapters
The SE455 V3 has a dedicated OCP 3.0 SFF slot with PCIe 5.0 x16 host interface. One port can optionally be
shared with the XCC management processor for Wake-on-LAN and NC-SI support.
The following table lists the supported OCP adapters.

Table 35. OCP network adapters


Part Feature Maximum
number code Description supported
Gigabit Ethernet
4XC7A08235 B5T1 ThinkSystem Broadcom 5719 1GbE RJ45 4-port OCP Ethernet Adapter 1
4XC7A08277 B93E ThinkSystem Intel I350 1GbE RJ45 4-port OCP Ethernet Adapter 1
10 Gb Ethernet 10GBASE-T
4XC7A08236 B5ST ThinkSystem Broadcom 57416 10GBASE-T 2-port OCP Ethernet Adapter 1
4XC7A08278 BCD5 ThinkSystem Intel X710-T2L 10GBASE-T 2-port OCP Ethernet Adapter 1
4XC7A80268 BPPY ThinkSystem Intel X710-T4L 10GBase-T 4-Port OCP Ethernet Adapter 1
25 Gb Ethernet
4XC7A08237 BN2T ThinkSystem Broadcom 57414 10/25GbE SFP28 2-Port OCP Ethernet Adapter 1
4XC7A80567 BPPW ThinkSystem Broadcom 57504 10/25GbE SFP28 4-Port OCP Ethernet Adapter 1
4XC7A08294 BCD4 ThinkSystem Intel E810-DA2 10/25GbE SFP28 2-Port OCP Ethernet Adapter 1
4XC7A80269 BP8L ThinkSystem Intel E810-DA4 10/25GbE SFP28 4-Port OCP Ethernet Adapter 1
4XC7A62582 BE4T ThinkSystem Mellanox ConnectX-6 Lx 10/25GbE SFP28 2-Port OCP Ethernet 1
Adapter
100 Gb Ethernet
4XC7A08243 BPPX ThinkSystem Broadcom 57508 100GbE QSFP56 2-Port OCP Ethernet Adapter 1

The following table lists additional supported network adapters that can be installed in the PCIe slots.

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Table 36. PCIe network adapters
Part Feature Maximum Slots Adapter
number code Description supported supported length
Gigabit Ethernet
7ZT7A00484 AUZV ThinkSystem Broadcom 5719 1GbE RJ45 4-Port PCIe 6 All slots Half
Ethernet Adapter
7ZT7A00535 AUZW ThinkSystem I350-T4 PCIe 1Gb 4-Port RJ45 Ethernet 6 All slots Half
Adapter
10 Gb Ethernet 10GBASE-T
7ZT7A00496 AUKP ThinkSystem Broadcom 57416 10GBASE-T 2-Port PCIe 6 All slots Half
Ethernet Adapter
4XC7A80266 BNWL ThinkSystem Intel X710-T2L 10GBase-T 2-Port PCIe 6 All slots Half
Ethernet Adapter
4XC7A79699 BMXB ThinkSystem Intel X710-T4L 10GBase-T 4-Port PCIe 6 All slots Half
Ethernet Adapter
25 Gb Ethernet
4XC7A08238 BK1H ThinkSystem Broadcom 57414 10/25GbE SFP28 2-port 6 All slots Half
PCIe Ethernet Adapter
4XC7A80566 BNWM ThinkSystem Broadcom 57504 10/25GbE SFP28 4-Port 6 All slots Half
PCIe Ethernet Adapter
4XC7A08295 BCD6 ThinkSystem Intel E810-DA2 10/25GbE SFP28 2-Port 6 All slots Half
PCIe Ethernet Adapter
4XC7A80267 BP8M ThinkSystem Intel E810-DA4 10/25GbE SFP28 4-Port 6 All slots Half
PCIe Ethernet Adapter
4XC7A62580 BE4U ThinkSystem Mellanox ConnectX-6 Lx 10/25GbE SFP28 6 All slots Half
2-Port PCIe Ethernet Adapter
100 Gb Ethernet
4XC7A08297 BK1J ThinkSystem Broadcom 57508 100GbE QSFP56 2-Port 6 All slots Half
PCIe 4 Ethernet Adapter
4XC7A08248 B8PP ThinkSystem Mellanox ConnectX-6 Dx 100GbE QSFP56 6 All slots Half
2-port PCIe Ethernet Adapter
200 Gb Ethernet / NDR200 InfiniBand
4XC7A81883 BQBN ThinkSystem NVIDIA ConnectX-7 NDR200/200GbE 6 All slots Half
QSFP112 2-port PCIe Gen5 x16 Adapter

Configuration rules:
For CTO orders, the quantity of Ethernet and InfiniBand cables is limited as follows, due to space
limitations in the server packaging. Additional cables can be ordered separately using part numbers.
With the security bezel included in the order, at most 2x cables (power cords or network cables)
can be included in the CTO order
If the security bezel is not included in the order, at most 4x cables (power cords or network
cables) can be included in the CTO order
No cables 10m or longer can be included in the CTO order and will need to be ordered
separately as part numbers.
For more information, including the transceivers and cables that each adapter supports, see the list of Lenovo
Press Product Guides in the Networking adapters category:
https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/ethernet

Fibre Channel host bus adapters


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Fibre Channel host bus adapters
The following table lists the Fibre Channel HBAs supported by the SE455 V3.

Table 37. Fibre Channel HBAs


Part Feature Maximum Slots Adapter
number code Description supported supported length
32Gb Fibre Channel
4XC7A08279* BA1G ThinkSystem QLogic QLE2770 32Gb 1-Port PCIe Fibre 6 All slots Half
Channel Adapter
4XC7A08276* BA1F ThinkSystem QLogic QLE2772 32Gb 2-Port PCIe Fibre 6 All slots Half
Channel Adapter
* Firmware to support available 4Q2024
For more information, see the list of Lenovo Press Product Guides in the Host bus adapters category:
https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/hba

Accelerators
The SE455 V3 supports the accelerators listed in the following table.

Table 38. Accelerators


Part Feature Maximum Slots Adapter
number code Description supported supported length
4X67A86560 BVVC ThinkSystem AMD Alveo V70 Datacenter Accelerator 6 All slots Half
Adapter
4X67A84009 BS49 ThinkSystem Qualcomm Cloud AI 100 3 6, 7, 8 Half

GPU adapters
The following table lists the supported GPUs.

Table 39. Supported GPUs


Part Feature Maximum Slots Adapter
number code Description supported supported length
Single-wide GPUs
CTO only BP05 ThinkSystem NVIDIA A2 16GB PCIe Gen4 Passive GPU 6 All slots Half
4X67A81547 BQZT ThinkSystem NVIDIA A2 16GB PCIe Gen4 Passive GPU 6 All slots Half
w/o CEC
4X67A84824 BS2C ThinkSystem NVIDIA L4 24GB PCIe Gen4 Passive GPU 6 All slots Half
Double-wide GPUs
4X67A84823 BT87 ThinkSystem NVIDIA L40 48GB PCIe Gen4 Passive 2 3,7 Full
GPU

Configuration notes:
Some NVIDIA A Series GPUs are available as two feature codes, one with a CEC chip and one without
a CEC chip (ones without the CEC chip have "w/o CEC" in the name). The CEC is a secondary
Hardware Root of Trust (RoT) module that provides an additional layer of security, which can be used
by customers who have high regulatory requirements or high security standards. NVIDIA uses a multi-
layered security model and hence the protection offered by the primary Root of Trust embedded in the

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GPU is expected to be sufficient for most customers. The CEC defeatured products still offer Secure
Boot, Secure Firmware Update, Firmware Rollback Protection, and In-Band Firmware Update Disable.
Specifically, without the CEC chip, the GPU does not support Key Revocation or Firmware Attestation.
CEC and non-CEC GPUs of the same type of GPU can be mixed in field upgrades.
Installed GPUs must be identical
The use of the NVIDIA L40 GPU may require 1800W power supplies, depending on the configuration
The use of the NVIDIA L40 GPU requires:
1U heatsink
Processor with TDP ≤ 130W
Ambient temperature ≤ 40°C - see Operating environment section
No acoustic mode selected in the configurator - see Acoustic modes section

Field upgrades of the NVIDIA L40 GPU


For field upgrades to add the NVIDIA L40 GPU, additional components are required. These are automatically
included in the order for CTO builds, but must be ordered separately for field upgrades, as listed in the
following table:
Auxiliary power cable
Full-length adapter kit
You will need these two options if you are adding 1x or 2x L40 GPUs, including if you are adding a second L40
GPU to a server that already has one L40 installed in the factory.
If you have Riser 2 installed and only plan to install 1x L40 GPU, install it in Riser 2 (slot 7) to optimize thermal
and acoustic performance.
For two GPUs, you will also need to order the Riser 2 kit, if the server doesn't already have Riser 2 installed.
See the I/O expansion section.

Removing an NVIDIA L40 GPU: If you wish to remove an L40 GPU from the server and no other full-
length adapters are installed in that riser, you will also need to use the full-length adapter kit to convert the
riser from full-length to half-length. This will ensure the riser has the necessary brackets and air flow.

Table 40. Components needed for the NVIDIA L40 GPU as a field upgrade
Part number Description Quantity Purpose
4X97A89288 ThinkEdge NVIDIA L40 GPU 1 per Auxiliary power cables for 2x NVIDIA L40 GPUs
Power Cable Kit server (contains 2 cables)
4XF7A89286 ThinkEdge SE455 V3 Full Length 1 per Converts Riser 1 and Riser 2 slots from half-length to
Adapter Enablement Kit server full-length slots, or from full-length to half-length

For information about the GPU, see the ThinkSystem GPU Summary, available at:
https://lenovopress.com/lp0768-thinksystem-thinkagile-gpu-summary

Cooling
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Cooling
The SE455 V3 server has five 60 mm dual-rotor simple-swap fans.
All five are standard and support N+1 rotor redundancy. If customers choose to have spare fans available for
immediate use should one fail, they can be ordered using the part number in the following table.

Table 41. Spare fan


Part number Description
4XF7A89290 ThinkEdge SE455 V3 Fan

Power supplies
The SE455 V3 supports one or two hot-swap power supplies, installed at the front of the server. When two are
installed, they form a redundant pair. Ordering information is listed in the following table.

Table 42. Power options


Part Feature Maximum
number code Description supported
Titanium power supplies
4P57A78358 BRH9 ThinkEdge 1100W 230V Titanium Hot-Swap Power Supply 2
Platinum power supplies
4P57A78281 BMH8 ThinkEdge 1100W 230V/115V Platinum Hot-Swap Power Supply 2
4P57A78282 BMH9 ThinkEdge 1800W 230V Platinum Hot-Swap Power Supply 2
DC power supply
4P57A78283 BMHA ThinkEdge 1100W -48V DC Hot-Swap Power Supply 2

Configuration requirements:
If two power supplies are installed, they must be identical.
Some configurations may require 1800W power supplies. To determine the power supply needed for
your configuration, use Lenovo Capacity Planner as described in the Capacity Planner section.
Power supplies from other ThinkSystem servers have fans that operate in the opposite direction and
are not supported.
For CTO orders, the quantity of power cables is limited as follows, due to space limitations in the server
packaging. Additional cables can be ordered separately using part numbers.
With the security bezel included in the order, at most 2x cables (power cords or network cables)
can be included in the CTO order
If the security bezel is not included in the order, at most 4x cables (power cords or network
cables) can be included in the CTO order

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Power supply LEDs
The supported hot-swap power supplies have the following LEDs:
Power input LED:
Green: The power supply is connected to the AC power source
Off: The power supply is disconnected from the AC power source or a power problem has
occurred
Power output LED:
Green: The server is on and the power supply is working normally
Blinking green: The power supply is in Zero-output/Standby mode (see below)
Off: The server is powered off, or the power supply is not working properly
Power supply error LED:
Off: The power supply is working normally
Yellow: The power supply has failed
Zero-output mode: When Zero-output mode (also known as Standby mode or Cold Redundancy mode) is
configured in XCC and the server power load is sufficiently low, one of the installed power supplies enters into
the Standby state while the other one delivers entire load. When the power load increases, the standby power
supply will switch to Active state to provide sufficient power to the server. Zero-output mode can be enabled or
disabled in the XClarity Controller web interface, Server Configuration > Power Policy. If you select Disable,
then both power supplies will be in the Active state.

Power cords
Line cords and rack power cables with C13 connectors can be ordered as listed in the following table.

110V customers: If you plan to use the 1100W power supply with a 110V power source, select a power
cable that is rated above 10A. Power cables that are rated at 10A or below are not supported with 110V
power.

Table 43. Power cords


Part number Feature code Description
Rack cables - C13 to C14
SL67B08593 BPHZ 0.5m, 10A/100-250V, C13 to C14 Jumper Cord
00Y3043 A4VP 1.0m, 10A/100-250V, C13 to C14 Jumper Cord
4L67A08367 B0N5 1.0m, 13A/100-250V, C13 to C14 Jumper Cord
39Y7937 6201 1.5m, 10A/100-250V, C13 to C14 Jumper Cord
4L67A08368 B0N6 1.5m, 13A/100-250V, C13 to C14 Jumper Cord
4L67A08365 B0N4 2.0m, 10A/100-250V, C13 to IEC 320-C14 Rack Power Cable
4L67A08369 6570 2.0m, 13A/100-250V, C13 to C14 Jumper Cord
4L67A08366 6311 2.8m, 10A/100-250V, C13 to C14 Jumper Cord
4L67A08370 6400 2.8m, 13A/100-250V, C13 to C14 Jumper Cord
39Y7932 6263 4.3m, 10A/100-250V, C13 to IEC 320-C14 Rack Power Cable
4L67A08371 6583 4.3m, 13A/100-250V, C13 to C14 Rack Power Cable
Rack cables - C13 to C14 (Y-cable)
00Y3046 A4VQ 1.345m, 2X C13 to C14 Jumper Cord, Rack Power Cable
00Y3047 A4VR 2.054m, 2X C13 to C14 Jumper Cord, Rack Power Cable
Rack cables - C13 to C20
39Y7938 6204 2.8m, 10A/100-250V, C13 to IEC 320-C20 Rack Power Cable

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Part number Feature code Description
Rack cables - C13 to C20 (Y-cable)
47C2491 A3SW 1.2m, 16A/100-250V, 2 Short C13s to Short C20 Rack Power Cable
47C2492 A3SX 2.5m, 16A/100-250V, 2 Long C13s to Short C20 Rack Power Cable
47C2493 A3SY 2.8m, 16A/100-250V, 2 Short C13s to Long C20 Rack Power Cable
47C2494 A3SZ 4.1m, 16A/100-250V, 2 Long C13s to Long C20 Rack Power Cable
Line cords
39Y7930 6222 2.8m, 10A/250V, C13 to IRAM 2073 (Argentina) Line Cord
81Y2384 6492 4.3m 10A/220V, C13 to IRAM 2073 (Argentina) Line Cord
39Y7924 6211 2.8m, 10A/250V, C13 to AS/NZ 3112 (Australia/NZ) Line Cord
81Y2383 6574 4.3m, 10A/230V, C13 to AS/NZS 3112 (Aus/NZ) Line Cord
69Y1988 6532 2.8m, 10A/250V, C13 to NBR 14136 (Brazil) Line Cord
81Y2387 6404 4.3m, 10A/250V, C13 - 2P+Gnd (Brazil) Line Cord
39Y7928 6210 2.8m, 220-240V, C13 to GB 2099.1 (China) Line Cord
81Y2378 6580 4.3m, 10A/220V, C13 to GB 2099.1 (China) Line Cord
39Y7918 6213 2.8m, 10A/250V, C13 to DK2-5a (Denmark) Line Cord
81Y2382 6575 4.3m, 10A/230V, C13 to DK2-5a (Denmark) Line Cord
39Y7917 6212 2.8m, 10A/230V, C13 to CEE7-VII (Europe) Line Cord
81Y2376 6572 4.3m, 10A/230V, C13 to CEE7-VII (Europe) Line Cord
39Y7927 6269 2.8m, 10A/250V, C13(2P+Gnd) (India) Line Cord
81Y2386 6567 4.3m, 10A/240V, C13 to IS 6538 (India) Line Cord
39Y7920 6218 2.8m, 10A/250V, C13 to SI 32 (Israel) Line Cord
81Y2381 6579 4.3m, 10A/230V, C13 to SI 32 (Israel) Line Cord
39Y7921 6217 2.8m, 220-240V, C13 to CEI 23-16 (Italy/Chile) Line Cord
81Y2380 6493 4.3m, 10A/230V, C13 to CEI 23-16 (Italy/Chile) Line Cord
46M2593 A1RE 2.8m, 12A/125V, C13 to JIS C-8303 (Japan) Line Cord
4L67A08362 6495 4.3m, 12A/200V, C13 to JIS C-8303 (Japan) Line Cord
39Y7926 6335 4.3m, 12A/100V, C13 to JIS C-8303 (Japan) Line Cord
39Y7922 6214 2.8m, 10A/250V, C13 to SABS 164 (S Africa) Line Cord
81Y2379 6576 4.3m, 10A/230V, C13 to SABS 164 (South Africa) Line Cord
39Y7925 6219 2.8m, 220-240V, C13 to KETI (S Korea) Line Cord
81Y2385 6494 4.3m, 12A/220V, C13 to KSC 8305 (S. Korea) Line Cord
39Y7919 6216 2.8m, 10A/250V, C13 to SEV 1011-S24507 (Swiss) Line Cord
81Y2390 6578 4.3m, 10A/230V, C13 to SEV 1011-S24507 (Sws) Line Cord
23R7158 6386 2.8m, 10A/125V, C13 to CNS 10917-3 (Taiwan) Line Cord
81Y2375 6317 2.8m, 10A/240V, C13 to CNS 10917-3 (Taiwan) Line Cord
81Y2374 6402 2.8m, 13A/125V, C13 to CNS 60799 (Taiwan) Line Cord
4L67A08363 AX8B 4.3m, 10A 125V, C13 to CNS 10917 (Taiwan) Line Cord
81Y2389 6531 4.3m, 10A/250V, C13 to 76 CNS 10917-3 (Taiwan) Line Cord
81Y2388 6530 4.3m, 13A/125V, C13 to CNS 10917 (Taiwan) Line Cord
39Y7923 6215 2.8m, 10A/250V, C13 to BS 1363/A (UK) Line Cord
81Y2377 6577 4.3m, 10A/230V, C13 to BS 1363/A (UK) Line Cord
90Y3016 6313 2.8m, 10A/120V, C13 to NEMA 5-15P (US) Line Cord

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Part number Feature code Description
46M2592 A1RF 2.8m, 10A/250V, C13 to NEMA 6-15P Line Cord
00WH545 6401 2.8m, 13A/120V, C13 to NEMA 5-15P (US) Line Cord
4L67A08359 6370 4.3m, 10A/125V, C13 to NEMA 5-15P (US) Line Cord
4L67A08361 6373 4.3m, 10A/250V, C13 to NEMA 6-15P (US) Line Cord
4L67A08360 AX8A 4.3m, 13A/120V, C13 to NEMA 5-15P (US) Line Cord

-48V DC power cord


For the -48V DC Power Supply, the following power cable is supported.

Table 44. -48V DC power cable


Part number Feature code Description
4X97A59831 BE4V 2.5m, -48VDC Interconnecting Cable

Systems management
The SE455 V3 contains an integrated service processor, XClarity Controller 2 (XCC2), which provides
advanced control, monitoring, and alerting functions. The XCC2 is based on the ASPEED AST2600
baseboard management controller (BMC).
Topics in this section:
Local management
External Diagnostics Handset
System status with XClarity Mobile
Remote management
MicroSD slot for XCC2 storage
XCC2 Platinum
Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager
Lenovo XClarity Administrator
Lenovo XClarity Integrators
Lenovo XClarity Essentials
Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager
Lenovo Capacity Planner

Activation: See the System Lockdown section

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Local management
The SE455 V3 offers a front operator panel with key controls and status indicators, as shown in the following
figure.

Figure 11. Front operator panel and system LEDs


The buttons on the front of the server:
Power button
ID (identification) button - turns on the LED housed within the button as well as passing the signal to
the XCC for display remotely in XClarity Administrator
NMI reset (pin hole) - force a nonmaskable interrupt (NMI) to the processor
The LEDs on the front of the server are as follows:
Security LED (green) - indicates the state of server security:
Solid on - The server is operating with security feature enabled
Blinking - The server is in System Lockdown Mode. The server must be activated or unlocked to
operate
Off - No security feature is enabled on the server
Power LED (green) - indicates power status, as follows:
Off - Server does not have power applied
Fast flash (4 times per second) - The server has just had power applied and is not ready to be
powered on yet
Slow flash (once per second) - Server is ready to be powered on
On solid - Server is powered on
Ethernet network activity - indicates when the Ethernet adapter installed in the OCP slot has activity
Identification LED (blue) - lights when the button is pressed or when the function is activated remotely
in XClarity Controller.
System error LED (yellow)
The power, network, ID and error LEDs are duplicated on the front of the security bezel as shown in the
Security section.
The SE455 V3 provides a USB-C port for connecting to a a local video display. For VGA connections, a USB-
C-to-VGA conversion cable is included with the server. Additional VGA cables can be ordered as listed in the
following table.

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Table 45. USB-C to VGA video conversion cable
Part number Feature code Description
4X97A86591 BS4E ThinkEdge 130mm USB-C to VGA Display Cable

External Diagnostics Handset


The SE455 V3 also has a port to connect an External Diagnostics Handset as shown in the following figure.
The External Diagnostics Handset has the same functions as the Integrated Diagnostics Panel but has the
advantages of not consuming space on the front of the server plus it can be shared amongst many servers in
your data center. The handset has a magnet on the back of it to allow you to easily mount it on a convenient
place on any rack cabinet.

Figure 12. External Diagnostics Handset


Ordering information for the External Diagnostics Handset with is listed in the following table.

Field upgrade only: The External Diagnostics Handset is only available as an option for field upgrades.
Not available in CTO orders.

Table 46. External Diagnostics Handset ordering information


Part number Feature code Description
4TA7A64874 BEUX ThinkSystem External Diagnostics Handset

System status with XClarity Mobile


The XClarity Mobile app includes a tethering function where you can connect your Android or iOS device to
the server via USB to see the status of the server.
The steps to connect the mobile device are as follows:
1. Enable USB Management on the server, by holding down the ID button for 3 seconds (or pressing the
dedicated USB management button if one is present)
2. Connect the mobile device via a USB cable to the server's USB port with the management symbol

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3. In iOS or Android settings, enable Personal Hotspot or USB Tethering
4. Launch the Lenovo XClarity Mobile app
Once connected you can see the following information:
Server status including error logs (read only, no login required)
Server management functions (XClarity login credentials required)

Remote management
Remote server management is provided through industry-standard interfaces:
Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) Version 2.0
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Version 3 (no SET commands; no SNMP v1)
Common Information Model (CIM-XML)
Representational State Transfer (REST) support
Redfish support (DMTF compliant)
Web browser - HTML 5-based browser interface (Java and ActiveX not required) using a responsive
design (content optimized for device being used - laptop, tablet, phone) with NLS support
Remote management is available via the following connections:
Via the dedicated Ethernet port for management. See the Components and connectors section for the
location of these ports.
Via Port 1 of the OCP adapter (if installed), which supports NC-SI to allow sharing of the Ethernet port
between the operating system and remote management.
The front of the server houses an pull-out information tab (also known as the network access tag). A label on
the tab shows the network information (MAC address and other data) to remotely access the service
processor. See the Components and connectors section for the location of this pull-out tab.

MicroSD slot for XCC2 storage


The SE455 V3 offers a MicroSD card slot to enable the use of a MicroSD card for additional storage for use
with the XCC2 controller. XCC2 can use the storage as a Remote Disc on Card (RDOC) device (up to 4GB of
storage). It can also be used to store firmware updates (including N-1 firmware history) for ease of
deployment. Without a MicroSD card installed, the XCC2 controller will have 100MB of available RDOC
storage.
The MicroSD card slot is located at the front of the server adjacent to the OCP slot, as shown in the Internal
view of the server.
Ordering information for the supported USB drive and Micro SD card are listed in the following table.

Table 47. MicroSD storage for XCC2


Part number Feature code Description
4X77A77064 BNWP ThinkSystem MicroSD 32GB Class 10 Flash Memory Card
4X77A92672 C0BC ThinkSystem MicroSD 64GB Class 10 Flash Memory Card

XCC2 Platinum
The XCC2 service processor in the SE455 V3 supports an upgrade to the Platinum level of features.
Compared to the XCC functions of ThinkSystem V2 and earlier systems, Platinum adds the same features as
Enterprise and Advanced levels in ThinkSystem V2, plus additional features.
XCC2 Platinum adds the following Enterprise and Advanced functions:

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Remotely viewing video with graphics resolutions up to 1600x1200 at 75 Hz with up to 23 bits per pixel,
regardless of the system state
Remotely accessing the server using the keyboard and mouse from a remote client
International keyboard mapping support
Syslog alerting
Redirecting serial console via SSH
Component replacement log (Maintenance History log)
Access restriction (IP address blocking)
Lenovo SED security key management
Displaying graphics for real-time and historical power usage data and temperature
Boot video capture and crash video capture
Virtual console collaboration - Ability for up to 6 remote users to be log into the remote session
simultaneously
Remote console Java client
Mapping the ISO and image files located on the local client as virtual drives for use by the server
Mounting the remote ISO and image files via HTTPS, SFTP, CIFS, and NFS
System utilization data and graphic view
Single sign on with Lenovo XClarity Administrator
Update firmware from a repository
License for XClarity Energy Manager
Note: The SE455 V3 does not support Power capping.
XCC2 Platinum also adds the following features that are new to XCC2:
System Guard - Monitor hardware inventory for unexpected component changes, and simply log the
event or prevent booting
Enterprise Strict Security mode - Enforces CNSA 1.0 level security
Neighbor Group - Enables administrators to manage and synchronize configurations and firmware level
across multiple servers
Ordering information is listed in the following table. XCC2 Platinum is a software license upgrade - no
additional hardware is required.

Table 48. XCC2 Platinum license upgrade


Part number Feature code Description
7S0X000KWW SBCV Lenovo XClarity Controller 2 (XCC2) Platinum Upgrade

With XCC2 Platinum, for CTO orders, you can request that System Guard be enabled in the factory and the
first configuration snapshot be recorded. To add this to an order, select feature code listed in the following
table. The selection is made in the Security tab of the DCSC configurator.

Table 49. Enable System Guard in the factory (CTO orders)


Feature code Description
BUT2 Install System Guard

For more information about System Guard, see https://pubs.lenovo.com/xcc2/NN1ia_c_systemguard

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Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager
Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager (LXPM) is a UEFI-based application embedded in ThinkSystem
servers and accessible via the F1 key during system boot.
LXPM provides the following functions:
Graphical UEFI Setup
System inventory information and VPD update
System firmware updates (UEFI and XCC)
RAID setup wizard
OS installation wizard (including unattended OS installation)
Diagnostics functions

Lenovo XClarity Administrator


Lenovo XClarity Administrator is a centralized resource management solution designed to reduce complexity,
speed response, and enhance the availability of Lenovo systems and solutions. It provides agent-free
hardware management for ThinkSystem servers, in addition to ThinkServer, System x, and Flex System
servers. The administration dashboard is based on HTML 5 and allows fast location of resources so tasks can
be run quickly.
Because Lenovo XClarity Administrator does not require any agent software to be installed on the managed
endpoints, there are no CPU cycles spent on agent execution, and no memory is used, which means that up
to 1GB of RAM and 1 - 2% CPU usage is saved, compared to a typical managed system where an agent is
required.
Lenovo XClarity Administrator is an optional software component for the SE455 V3. The software can be
downloaded and used at no charge to discover and monitor the SE455 V3 and to manage firmware upgrades.
If software support is required for Lenovo XClarity Administrator, or premium features such as configuration
management and operating system deployment are required, Lenovo XClarity Pro software subscription
should be ordered. Lenovo XClarity Pro is licensed on a per managed system basis, that is, each managed
Lenovo system requires a license.
The following table lists the Lenovo XClarity software license options.

Table 50. Lenovo XClarity Pro ordering information


Part number Feature code Description
00MT201 1339 Lenovo XClarity Pro, per Managed Endpoint w/1 Yr SW S&S
00MT202 1340 Lenovo XClarity Pro, per Managed Endpoint w/3 Yr SW S&S
00MT203 1341 Lenovo XClarity Pro, per Managed Endpoint w/5 Yr SW S&S
7S0X000HWW SAYV Lenovo XClarity Pro, per Managed Endpoint w/6 Yr SW S&S
7S0X000JWW SAYW Lenovo XClarity Pro, per Managed Endpoint w/7 Yr SW S&S

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Lenovo XClarity Administrator offers the following standard features that are available at no charge:
Auto-discovery and monitoring of Lenovo systems
Firmware updates and compliance enforcement
External alerts and notifications via SNMP traps, syslog remote logging, and e-mail
Secure connections to managed endpoints
NIST 800-131A or FIPS 140-2 compliant cryptographic standards between the management solution
and managed endpoints
Integration into existing higher-level management systems such as cloud automation and orchestration
tools through REST APIs, providing extensive external visibility and control over hardware resources
An intuitive, easy-to-use GUI
Scripting with Windows PowerShell, providing command-line visibility and control over hardware
resources
Lenovo XClarity Administrator offers the following premium features that require an optional Pro license:
Pattern-based configuration management that allows to define configurations once and apply
repeatedly without errors when deploying new servers or redeploying existing servers without
disrupting the fabric
Bare-metal deployment of operating systems and hypervisors to streamline infrastructure provisioning
For more information, refer to the Lenovo XClarity Administrator Product Guide:
http://lenovopress.com/tips1200

Lenovo XClarity Integrators


Lenovo also offers software plug-in modules, Lenovo XClarity Integrators, to manage physical infrastructure
from leading external virtualization management software tools including those from Microsoft and VMware.
These integrators are offered at no charge, however if software support is required, a Lenovo XClarity Pro
software subscription license should be ordered.
Lenovo XClarity Integrators offer the following additional features:
Ability to discover, manage, and monitor Lenovo server hardware from VMware vCenter or Microsoft
System Center
Deployment of firmware updates and configuration patterns to Lenovo x86 rack servers and Flex
System from the virtualization management tool
Non-disruptive server maintenance in clustered environments that reduces workload downtime by
dynamically migrating workloads from affected hosts during rolling server updates or reboots
Greater service level uptime and assurance in clustered environments during unplanned hardware
events by dynamically triggering workload migration from impacted hosts when impending hardware
failures are predicted
For more information about all the available Lenovo XClarity Integrators, see the Lenovo XClarity
Administrator Product Guide: https://lenovopress.com/tips1200-lenovo-xclarity-administrator

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Lenovo XClarity Essentials
Lenovo offers the following XClarity Essentials software tools that can help you set up, use, and maintain the
server at no additional cost:
Lenovo Essentials OneCLI
OneCLI is a collection of server management tools that uses a command line interface program to
manage firmware, hardware, and operating systems. It provides functions to collect full system health
information (including health status), configure system settings, and update system firmware and
drivers.
Lenovo Essentials UpdateXpress
The UpdateXpress tool is a standalone GUI application for firmware and device driver updates that
enables you to maintain your server firmware and device drivers up-to-date and help you avoid
unnecessary server outages. The tool acquires and deploys individual updates and UpdateXpress
System Packs (UXSPs) which are integration-tested bundles.
Lenovo Essentials Bootable Media Creator
The Bootable Media Creator (BOMC) tool is used to create bootable media for offline firmware update.
For more information and downloads, visit the Lenovo XClarity Essentials web page:
http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/documents/LNVO-center

Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager


Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager (LXEM) is a power and temperature management solution for data centers.
It is an agent-free, web-based console that enables you to monitor and manage power consumption and
temperature in your data center through the management console. It enables server density and data center
capacity to be increased through the use of power capping.
LXEM is a licensed product. A single-node LXEM license is included with the XClarity Controller Platinum
upgrade as described in the XCC2 Platinum section. If your server does not have the XCC Platinum upgrade,
Energy Manager licenses can be ordered as shown in the following table.

Table 51. Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager


Part number Description
4L40E51621 Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager Node License (1 license needed per server)

For more information about XClarity Energy Manager, see the following resources:
Lenovo Support page:
https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/lnvo-lxem
User Guide for XClarity Energy Manager:
https://pubs.lenovo.com/lxem/

Lenovo Capacity Planner


Lenovo Capacity Planner is a power consumption evaluation tool that enhances data center planning by
enabling IT administrators and pre-sales professionals to understand various power characteristics of racks,
servers, and other devices. Capacity Planner can dynamically calculate the power consumption, current,
British Thermal Unit (BTU), and volt-ampere (VA) rating at the rack level, improving the planning efficiency for
large scale deployments.

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For more information, refer to the Capacity Planner web page:
http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/lnvo-lcp

Security
Topics in this section:
Security features
Intrusion switch
Firmware and Root of Trust Security Module
Security bezel
Platform Firmware Resiliency - Lenovo ThinkShield
System Lockdown Mode
SED encryption in factory orders
AMD Infinity Guard

Security features
The SE455 V3 offers a number of security features, both electronic and physical.
Physical security features:
Lockable top cover
Front security bezel with key lock (optional, available as a field upgrade). See Security bezel.
Intrusion detection. See Intrusion switch.
EIA mounting flange with security key (optional, available as a field upgrade). Available EIA bracket
that uses a security screw to attach the server to the front flange of the rack cabinet. See EIA bracket
with security screw for more information.
Electronic security features include:
Tamper Detection with System Lockdown. In the event of an intrusion or movement, the server can be
configured in XCC to perform actions, including server shutdown, data SED lockdown, and disabling
remote access to the XCC from the network ports (referred to as the BMC network bridge).
Management of these lockdown features can be either centralized via the ThinkShield Key Vault Portal,
or performed locally in the XCC management controller. See the System Lockdown Mode Control
system for details.
Self-encrypting (SED) drives that ensure data is secured when the drives are powered off
Administrator password and a power-on password in UEFI
Root of Trust (RoT) module providing Platform Firmware Resiliency (PFR) and Trusted Platform
Module (TPM 2.0) functionality. See Firmware and Root of Trust Security Module .
AMD Infinity Guard, as described in the AMD Infinity Guard section
For more information, see ThinkEdge Security, available from:
https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp1725-thinkedge-security
The server is NIST SP 800-147B compliant.
The following figure shows the location of the exterior security features.

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Figure 13. SE455 V3 Security bezel

Intrusion switch
The server supports an intrusion switch that rests against the top cover. See the Internal view of the server for
the location of this component. In the event that the cover is removed, a Warning event is recorded in XClarity
Controller and actions can be taken to secure the server.
The intrusion switch is included in all orders.

Table 52. Intrusion switch


Feature code Description
BVV6 ThinkEdge SE455 V3 Intrusion Switch

Firmware and Root of Trust Security Module


The SE455 V3 includes a security mezzanine card that plugs into the system board as shown in the Internal
view of the server. The RoT module has the following functions:
Contains the following components:
Root of Trust chip
Trusted Platform Module 2.0 (TPM 2.0) chip
Non-volatile storage for configuration data
Provides support for Platform Firmware Resiliency (PFR) as described in the Lenovo ThinkShield -
Platform Firmware Resiliency section
Allows field recovery of a firmware-corrupted system without requiring planar replacement
Allows field replacement of system planar while maintaining customer code levels and configuration
settings
Ordering information is listed in the following table.

Table 53. Root of Trust module


Part number Feature code Description Markets
CTO only BVTM ThinkEdge SE455 V3 Root of Trust All markets except China
CTO only BVTN ThinkEdge SE455 V3 Root of Trust for PRC China only

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Security bezel
The security bezel is an optional component that mounts on the front of the server that restricts access to
networking connectors on the front of the server. In the event that the bezel is added or removed, an
Information event is recorded in XClarity Controller and actions can be taken to secure the server.
The following figure shows the SE455 V3 with security bezel installed.

Figure 14. SE455 V3 with security bezel installed


The security bezel kit includes the following components:
Security bezel
Dust filter
Air flow sensor
Bezel detect switch
Bezel keylock bracket
Installation instructions can be found in the SE455 V3 User Guide:
https://pubs.lenovo.com/se455-v3/install_security_bezel
The Air Flow Sensor can detect when the filter is clogged. Operation is described in the Dust filter section
Ordering information for the bezel and additional dust filters is listed in the following table.

Table 54. Security bezel


Part number Feature code Description
4XF7A88070 BVTQ ThinkEdge SE455 V3 Security Bezel Kit
4XF7A89295 None* ThinkEdge SE455 V3 Bezel Filter
* Field upgrades only; the security bezel includes one filter
The security bezel also includes the following system LEDs:
Power
Ethernet network activity (OCP adapter)
ID (identification)
System error
See the Local management section for information about these LEDs.

Platform Firmware Resiliency - Lenovo ThinkShield


Lenovo's ThinkShield Security is a transparent and comprehensive approach to security that extends to all
dimensions of our data center products: from development, to supply chain, and through the entire product
lifecycle.

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The ThinkEdge SE455 V3 includes Platform Firmware Resiliency (PFR) hardware Root of Trust (RoT) which
enables the system to be NIST SP800-193 compliant. This offering further enhances key platform subsystem
protections against unauthorized firmware updates and corruption, to restore firmware to an integral state, and
to closely monitor firmware for possible compromise from cyber-attacks.
PFR operates upon the following server components:
UEFI image – the low-level server firmware that connects the operating system to the server hardware
XCC image – the management “engine” software that controls and reports on the server status
separate from the server operating system
FPGA image – the code that runs the server’s lowest level hardware controller on the motherboard
The Lenovo Platform Root of Trust Hardware performs the following three main functions:
Detection – Measures the firmware and updates for authenticity
Recovery – Recovers a corrupted image to a known-safe image
Protection – Monitors the system to ensure the known-good firmware is not maliciously written
These enhanced protection capabilities are implemented using a dedicated, discrete security processor
whose implementation has been rigorously validated by leading third-party security firms. Security evaluation
results and design details are available for customer review – providing unprecedented transparency and
assurance.
The SE455 V3 includes support for Secure Boot, a UEFI firmware security feature developed by the UEFI
Consortium that ensures only immutable and signed software are loaded during the boot time. The use of
Secure Boot helps prevent malicious code from being loaded and helps prevent attacks, such as the
installation of rootkits. Lenovo offers the capability to enable secure boot in the factory, to ensure end-to-end
protection. Alternatively, Secure Boot can be left disabled in the factory, allowing the customer to enable it
themselves at a later point, if desired.
The following table lists the relevant feature code(s).

Table 55. Secure Boot options


Part Feature
number code Description Purpose
CTO BPKQ TPM 2.0 with Configure the system in the factory with Secure Boot enabled.
only Secure Boot
CTO BPKR TPM 2.0 Configure the system without Secure Boot enabled. Customers can enable
only Secure Boot later if desired.

Tip: If Secure Boot is not enabled in the factory, it can be enabled later by the customer. However once
Secure Boot is enabled, it cannot be disabled.

System Lockdown Mode


System Lockdown Mode is an optional security feature of the SE455 V3 that ensures that the system is only
used by its intended recipient and that all data and applications remains secure.
System Lockdown Mode is an optional feature that can be remotely managed in two ways:
ThinkShield Key Vault Portal Managed. This provides a centralised remote management approach,
allowing the administrator to remotely managed multiple systems and to register ownership of systems
to their company, which reduces the system’s value if stolen.
XClarity Controller Managed. This provides remote management level control to an individual system
using XCC web interface, OneCLI or Redfish.

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To select ThinkShield Key Vault Portal Managed in factory orders, select feature BYBR, as listed in the
following table. The default in DCSC is to select XClarity Controller Managed, feature BYBQ.

Table 56. Feature codes to activate System Lockdown mode


Feature
code Description Purpose
BYBR ThinkShield Key System Lockdown Mode is enabled in the factory (Activation required on delivery).
Vault Portal Managed The server remains secured and in System Lockdown Mode until registered and
activated with the ThinkEdge Key Vault Portal. Unauthorized tampering of the
server will result in the server being locked down and the data secured, and will
remain in this state until reauthenticated with the Key Vault Portal.
BYBQ XClarity Controller Default choice in DCSC. System Lockdown Mode is not enabled in the factory.
Managed Configures the server security to be managed by the XCC2 management
processor. Server will boot at first power on and, by default, will not be locked down
on any tamper event. You can configure tamper detection in the XCC2 interface if
desired. The server can be converted to be managed ThinkShield Key Vault Portal
at a later stage if desired (one-way conversion).

If System Lockdown is enabled in the factory, the system will be delivered in system lockdown mode and will
require activation before operation. There are three ways the server can be activated:
Using a mobile device (iOS or Android) connect to the server to the USB management port on the front
of the server and running the ThinkShield Edge Mobile Management app .
Connecting the system to the Internet via the XCC management port on the front of the server and
accessing the ThinkShield Key Vault Portal from a web browser on another system.
In a disconnected mode, where neither a mobile device or an internet connection to the SE455 V3 are
available.
For more information, see ThinkEdge Security, available from:
https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp1725-thinkedge-security

Converting from XCC Managed to Portal Managed : Is it possible to convert a system from XCC
Managed security to ThinkShield Key Vault Portal Managed via the XCC management interface, however
the reverse is not possible. Once a server is in ThinkShield Key Vault Portal Managed mode, it cannot be
converted back to XClarity Controller Managed.

The SE455 V3 offers a Security LED that indicates the status of the server:
LED on: Security is enabled; System is operational.
LED blinking: Security is enabled and the server is in lockdown, either due to being delivered from the
factory in lockdown mode or has entered lockdown as a result of a tamper event. System must be
activated or reactivated before becoming operational.
LED off: Security is disabled; System is operational.

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SED encryption in factory orders
The SE455 V3 also optionally supports enabling SED drive encryption in the factory using feature BYBS as
listed in the following table. This feature enables SED on the selected drives and sets and SED Authentication
Key (SED AK).
If SED drive encryption is disabled in factory, it is possible to enable it later in XClarity Controller. Note that it is
not possible to disable drive encryption once it has been enabled.

Tip: SED encryption is a function that is independent of System Lockdown Control.

Table 57. SED encryption in factory orders


Feature code Description Purpose
BYBS SED Enables SED drive encryption on all factory installed drives and sets an SED
Enabled Authentication Key (AK).
C1QS SED No drive encryption set in factory. It can be enabled later in XClarity Controller.
Disabled

AMD Infinity Guard


The SE455 V3 implements the following security features enabled in the AMD EPYC processor:
Secure Memory Encryption
Helps protect against attacks on the integrity of main memory (such as cold-boot attacks) because it
encrypts the data. High-performance encryption engines integrated into the memory channels help
speed performance. All of this is accomplished without modifications to your application software.
Secure Encrypted Virtualization
Helps safeguard privacy and integrity by encrypting each virtual machine with one of up to 509 unique
encryption keys known only to the processor. This aids in protecting confidentiality of your data even if
a malicious virtual machine finds a way into your virtual machine’s memory, or a compromised
hypervisor reaches into a guest virtual machine.
Secure Nested Paging
Adds strong memory integrity protection capabilities to help prevent malicious hypervisor based
attacks like data replay, memory re-mapping, and more in order to create an isolated execution
environment.
Secure Boot
Mitigates against firmware-level attacks, Extends the AMD silicon root of trust to help protect the
system BIOS. This helps the system establish an unbroken chain of trust from the AMD silicon root of
trust to the BIOS using AMD Secure Boot, and then from the system BIOS to the OS Bootloader using
UEFI secure boot.
Shadow Stack
Provides hardware-enforced stack protection capabilities address threat vectors such as return
oriented programming attacks by keeping a record of the return addresses so a comparison can be
made to ensure integrity is not compromised. In addition, AMD Shadow Stack enables Microsoft®
hardware enforced stack protection.
For more information, see the AMD Infinity Guard web page:
https://www.amd.com/en/technologies/infinity-guard

Rack installation
The SE455 V3 server can be installed in a rack cabinet, either 2-post, 4-post long, or 4-post short.

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In this section:
Rail kits
EIA bracket with security screw
EIA bracket adjustment

Rail kits
The following table lists the available rail kits. Each kit includes the left and right rails plus mounting hardware.

Table 58. Rail kits


Part number Feature code Description
4XF7A90718 BY8U* ThinkEdge 1000mm Friction Rail Kit v2
4XF7A81942 BMH2 ThinkEdge 600mm Ball Bearing Rail Kit
4XF7A81941 BMH1 ThinkEdge 2-Post Friction Rail Kit

* 1000mm rail kit and CTO orders: The 1000mm rail kit can only be included in CTO orders provided that
the server is installed and shipped in a rack cabinet from the factory. If the order does not include factory
installation into a rack cabinet, then the rail kit will need to be ordered separately using the option part
number.

The following table summarizes the specifications of the available rail kits.

Table 59. Specifications of the SE455 V3 rail kits


ThinkEdge 1000mm ThinkEdge 600mm ThinkEdge 2-Post
Specification Friction Rail Kit v2 Ball Bearing Rail Kit Friction Rail Kit
Part number 4XF7A90718 4XF7A81942 4XF7A81941
CMA No No No
Rail length 751 mm (29.56 in) 454 mm (17.87 in) 484 mm (19.06 in)
Rail type Full-out slide rail Full-out slide rail (ball Half-out slide rail
(friction) bearing) (friction)
Slide travel 480 mm (18.9 in) 485 mm (19.1 in) 270 mm (10.6 in)
Tool-less installation Yes Yes No (screw-in)
In-rack server maintenance Limited support No No
1U PDU support Yes Yes Yes
0U PDU support Limited support Not applicable Not applicable
Rack type Four-post IBM and Four-post 600 mm 2-post rack
Lenovo standard rack depth standard rack
Mounting holes Square or round Square or round Square, round, or
threaded
Mounting flange thickness 2 - 3.3 mm (0.08 - 2 - 3.3 mm (0.08 - 76 - 279 mm (3 - 11
0.13 in) 0.13 in) in)
Supported distance between front and rear 607 to 864 mm (24 to 400 to 500 mm (15.7 - Not applicable
mounting flanges 34 inches) 19.7 inches)

For details on the installation of these kits, see each of the ThinkEdge SE455 V3 rack installation guides,
available from the Information Center, https://pubs.lenovo.com
For information on supported rack cabinets, see the Rack cabinets section.

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EIA bracket with security screw
The SE455 V3 offers two types of EIA brackets (also known as ear brackets or ears):
Standard EIA bracket - uses thumbscrews to secure the server to the front flange of the cabinet
Security EIA bracket - uses security screws and key to secure the server to the front flange of the
cabinet
The use of the security bracket and key (the key is included with the brackets) aids in preventing unauthorized
personnel from removing the server from the rack.
The following figure shows the two EIA bracket types.

Figure 15. EIA brackets for the SE455 V3


Ordering information is listed in the following table.

Table 60. EIA bracket choices


Part number Feature code Description
4XF7A90723 BY8L ThinkEdge SE455 V3 Security EIA Bracket
CTO only BVTX ThinkEdge SE455 V3 Standard EIA Bracket

EIA bracket adjustment


When installed in a rack cabinet, the EIA brackets on either side of the SE455 V3 chassis can be adjusted to
best fit the front cabling and clearance needs of your environment. The EIA brackets can be in one of six
different positions as shown in the following figure.
Position 1 locates the server as far back into the rack cabinet as possible, such that the front of the security
bezel is flush with the front flange of the cabinet. The distance between positions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 is 12.5
mm. Position "Max" positions the server as far forward as possible, and is an additional 37.5 mm from position
6, for a total of 112.5 mm difference between positions 1 and Max.

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Figure 16. Adjusting the locations of the EIA brackets on the sides of the server

Operating system support


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Operating system support
The SE455 V3 supports the following operating systems:
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.9
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.10
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.3
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.5
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP4
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP5
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP6
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 Xen SP4
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 Xen SP5
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS 64-bit
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS 64-bit
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS 64-bit
VMware ESXi 7.0 U3
VMware ESXi 8.0 U1
VMware ESXi 8.0 U2
VMware ESXi 8.0 U3
For a complete list of supported, certified and tested operating systems, plus additional details and links to
relevant web sites, see the Operating System Interoperability Guide:
https://lenovopress.com/osig#servers=se455-v3-7dby
For configure-to-order configurations, the SE455 V3 can be preloaded with VMware ESXi. Ordering
information is listed in the following table.

Table 61. VMware ESXi preload


Part number Feature code Description
CTO only BMEY VMware ESXi 7.0 U3 (Factory Installed)
CTO only BYC7 VMware ESXi 8.0 U2 (Factory Installed)
CTO only BZ97 VMware ESXi 8.0 U3 (Factory Installed)

Configuration rule:
An ESXi preload cannot be selected if the configuration includes an NVIDIA GPU (ESXi preload cannot
include the NVIDIA driver)
You can download supported VMware vSphere hypervisor images from the following web page and install it
using the instructions provided:
https://vmware.lenovo.com/content/custom_iso/

Hyperconverged infrastructure support


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Hyperconverged infrastructure support
Lenovo ThinkEdge systems can be used in hyperconverged solutions either as part of a Lenovo configured
and optimized Lenovo ThinkAgile solution, or as a user-configured system.
Refer to the following links for full details.

VMware vSAN
SE455 V3 supports vSAN ESA. For more information refer to this page:
vSAN Express Storage Architecture (ESA) ReadyNode Configurator

Microsoft Azure Stack HCI


SE455 V3 is the base hardware for the ThinkAgile MX455 V3 Edge Premier System. For more information
refer to the product guide:
https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp1889-thinkagile-mx455-v3-edge-premier-solution

Physical and electrical specifications


The SE455 V3 has the following overall physical dimensions, excluding components that extend outside the
standard chassis, such as EIA flanges, front security bezel (if any), and power supply handles:
Width: 445 mm (17.5 inches)
Height: 87 mm (3.4 inches)
Depth: 452 mm (17.8 inches)
The following table lists the detailed dimensions. See the figure below for the definition of each dimension.

Table 62. Detailed dimensions


Dimension Description
481 mm Xa = Width, to the outsides of the front EIA flanges
435 mm Xb = Width, to the rack rail mating surfaces
445 mm Xc = Width, to the outer most chassis body feature
87 mm Ya = Height, from the bottom of chassis to the top of the chassis
438 mm Za = Depth, from the rack flange mating surface to the rearmost I/O port surface
438 mm Zb = Depth, from the rack flange mating surface to the rearmost feature of the chassis body
438 mm Zc = Depth, from the rack flange mating surface to the rearmost feature such as power supply handle
14 mm Zd = Depth, from the forwardmost feature on front of EIA flange to the rack flange mating surface
109 mm Ze = Depth, from the front of security bezel (if applicable) or forwardmost feature to the rack flange
mating surface

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Figure 17. Server dimensions
The shipping (cardboard packaging) dimensions of the SE455 V3 are as follows:
Width: 596 mm (23.5 inches)
Height: 282 mm (11.1 inches)
Depth: 720 mm (28.3 inches)
The server has the following maximum weight:
19.21 kg (42.35 lbs)
Electrical specifications for AC input power supplies:
Input voltage:
100 to 127 (nominal) Vac, 50 Hz or 60 Hz
200 to 240 (nominal) Vac, 50 Hz or 60 Hz
240 Vdc (input range: 180-300 V dc) (China only)
Inlet current:
100-127 V:
1100W power supply: 12 A*
1800W power supply: Not supported
200-240 V:
1100W power supply: 6.0 A
1800W power supply: 10 A
* In China, this power supply cannot exceed 10 A current.
Electrical specifications for DC input power supply:
Input voltage: -44 to -54 Vdc
Inlet current (1100W power supply): 26 A

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Grounding cable
The SE455 V3 includes two grounding points on the front of the server to enable the connection of a
grounding cable. The table below lists the ordering information for the supported cable.

Field upgrade only: The Grounding Cable is only available as an option for field upgrades. Not available
in CTO orders.

Table 63. Grounding cable


Part Feature Maximum
number code Description supported
4X97A84041 BMG0* ThinkEdge Grounding Cable with Lug (2500mm, 6 AWG) 1
* Field upgrade only; not available in CTO orders
The following figure shows the cable.

Figure 18. Grounding cable

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Operating environment
The SE455 V3 server complies with ASHRAE Class A2 specifications with most configurations, and
depending on the hardware configuration, also complies with ASHRAE Class A3 or A4 specifications.
Topics in this section:
Temperature and humidity
Configuration requirements
Acoustic modes
Acoustical noise emissions
Shock and vibration
NEBS support
Particulate contamination
Dust filter
Replacement port dust covers
Coin battery

Temperature and humidity


The server is supported in the following environment:

Tip: Additional high temperature and humidity support may be possible for specific configurations. For
more information contact your Lenovo sales representative or business partner.

ThinkEdge SE455 V3 complies with ASHRAE Class A2 specifications with most configurations, and
depending on the hardware configuration, also complies with ASHRAE Class A3, and Class A4 specifications.
System performance may be impacted when operating temperature is outside AHSARE A2 specification.
Air temperature:
Operating
ASHARE Class A2: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F); the maximum ambient temperature decreases
by 1°C for every 300 m (984 ft) increase in altitude above 900 m (2,953 ft).
ASHARE Class A3: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F); the maximum ambient temperature decreases
by 1°C for every 175m (574 ft) increase in altitude above 900 m (2,953 ft).
ASHARE Class A4: 5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F); the maximum ambient temperature decreases
by 1°C for every 125m (410 ft) increase in altitude above 900 m (2,953 ft).
Server off: 5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F)
Shipment/storage: -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F)
Extended operation temperature (with limited configuration):
Server on: 5°C to 55°C (41°F to 131°F)
Server off: 5°C to 55°C (41°F to 131°F)
Maximum rate of change(°C/hr) should be ≤ 20.
Maximum altitude: 3,050 m (10,000 ft) at operating temperature 5°C to 45°C
Relative Humidity (non-condensing):
Operating temperature 5°C to 45°C: 8% to 90%
ASHRAE Class A2: 8% to 80%; maximum dew point: 21°C (70°F)
ASHRAE Class A3: 8% to 85%; maximum dew point: 24°C (75°F)
ASHRAE Class A4: 8% to 90%; maximum dew point: 24°C (75°F)
Extended operation temperature (with limited configuration) 50 °C to 55 °C: 5% to 90%; maximum dew
point: 24°C (75°F)
Shipment/storage: 8% to 90%
Humidity transition rate should be ≤10%/hr.

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Configuration requirements
The following table lists the components that are supported based on the ambient temperature.

Table 64. Configuration requirements (Green=No restriction; Yellow=Some restrictions; White=No support)
Up to
Components Up to 25°C 30/35°C Up to 40°C Up to 45°C Up to 50°C Up to 55°C
Processor All processors All processors All processors All processors All processors All processors†
except: except:

8224P 8124P (16


(24 cores)
cores) 8224P (24
8324P cores)
(32 8324P (32
cores) cores)
8434P 8434P (48
(48 cores)
cores) 8534P (64
8534P cores)
(64
cores)

Memory All memory All memory All memory All memory All memory All memory except:
except:
96GB RDIMMs
96GB 64GB RDIMMs
RDIMMs

Network and All adapters All adapters All adapters All adapters All adapters All adapters except:
storage PCI
adapters RAID 940-8i
4GB Flash PCIe
Gen4 12Gb
Adapter
Broadcom
57508 100GbE
QSFP56 2-port
PCIe 4 Ethernet
Adapter V2
Mellanox
ConnectX-6 Dx
100GbE
QSFP56 2-port
PCIe Ethernet
Adapter
NVIDIA
ConnectX-7
NDR200/HDR
QSFP112 2-port
PCIe Gen5 x16
InfiniBand
Adapter

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Up to
Components Up to 25°C 30/35°C Up to 40°C Up to 45°C Up to 50°C Up to 55°C
OCP All adapters All adapters All adapters All adapters All adapters All adapters except:
adapters
Broadcom
57508
100GbE
QSFP56 2-
Port OCP
Ethernet
Adapter

GPUs and All GPUs & All GPUs & All GPUs & All GPUs & No support No support except:
accelerators accelerators accelerators accelerators accelerators except:
except: NVIDIA A2 ‡
NVIDIA NVIDIA L4 ‡
NVIDIA A2 ‡
L40 NVIDIA
L4 ‡

Front SAS All SAS drives All SAS drives All SAS drives All SAS drives All SAS drives All SAS drives
drives
Front SATA All SATA All SATA All SATA All SATA All SATA All SATA drives
drives drives drives drives drives drives
Front NVMe All NVMe All NVMe All NVMe All NVMe All NVMe No support except:
drives drives drives drives except: drives except: drives except:
7500 Max
7450 7450 7450 800GB, 1.6TB
PRO, PRO, PRO, 7500 PRO
3.84TB or 3.84TB 3.84TB or 960GB, 1.92TB
larger or larger larger
7450 7450 7450
MAX, MAX, MAX,
1.6TB or 1.6TB or 1.6TB or
larger larger larger
P5520,
7.68TB or
larger
P5620,
6.4TB or
larger
P5336,
30.72TB
or larger

Internal SAS All SAS drives All SAS drives All SAS drives All SAS drives No support No support
drives
Internal All SATA All SATA All SATA All SATA No support No support
SATA drives drives drives drives drives

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Up to
Components Up to 25°C 30/35°C Up to 40°C Up to 45°C Up to 50°C Up to 55°C
Internal All NVMe All NVMe All NVMe No support No support No support
NVMe drives drives* drives* drives* except: except:
except: except: except:
7500 7500 Max
7450 7450 7450 Max 800GB,
PRO, PRO, PRO, 800GB, 1.6TB
3.84TB 3.84TB 3.84TB or 1.6TB 7500 Max
or larger or larger larger 7500 960GB,
P5520, P5520, P5520, Max 1.92TB
15.36TB 15.36TB 15.36TB 960GB,
P5620, P5620, P5620, 1.92TB
12.8TB 12.8TB 12.8TB
7450 7450 7450
MAX, MAX, MAX,
1.6TB or 1.6TB or 1.6TB or
large larger larger
P5336, P5336,
30.72TB 30.72TB
or larger or larger

M.2 SATA All SATA All SATA All SATA All SATA All SATA No support
drives drives drives drives drives drives
M.2 NVMe All NVMe All NVMe All NVMe All NVMe No support No support
drives drives drives drives drives
* For internal NVMe drives, the P5520 (7.68TB) and P5620 (6.4TB) drives might be throttled when ambient
temperature is higher than 30°C
† The 8434PN (48 cores) and 8534PN (64 cores) processors are only supported if Riser 2 is not installed
‡ GPU and other system elements may experience performance throttling under heavy load, level of throttle is
dependent on system configuration. Firmware to support available 4Q2024
For more information, see the following page:
https://pubs.lenovo.com/se455-v3/server_specifications_environmental

Acoustic modes
The SE455 V3 supports different acoustic modes, which optimize the operation of system fans to lower the
overall noise level of the server. This is achieved by closely monitoring components to ensure they operate
within the cooling available.
You can specify which acoustic mode you want enabled in the factory by specifying one of the feature codes
listed in the following table in the DCSC configurator. By selecting the mode, the configurator will limit the
configuration options to ensure the noise requirements are met. You can also specify or change the acoustic
mode in UEFI. During server operation, power capping may be enabled, if needed, to ensure that noise limits
are met.

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Table 65. Acoustic modes in DCSC
Feature code Description Meaning
BY8K Acoustic Mode Disabled The server will not actively cap noise levels
BY92 Optimised for Acoustics - Mode 1 With proper configuration, the server operates with a
sound pressure level of:

45 dBA at 25°C and below


52 dBA at 25°C to 30°C
58 dBA at 30°C to 35°C.

BY91 Optimised for Acoustics - Mode 2 With proper configuration, the server operates with a
sound pressure level of:

40 dBA at 25°C and below


49 dBA at 25°C to 30°C
55 dBA at 30°C to 35°C

The acoustic modes are designed to run with an ambient temperature of no more than 35°C. Above 35°C, the
acoustic mode will be exited to prevent the system from overheating. Once the ambient temperature returns
to below 35°C, the acoustic mode will be re-enabled automatically.
The following table lists the components that are recommended in the acoustic modes.

Table 66. Components recommended in each acoustic mode (Green=No restriction; Yellow=Some restriction;
White=Not recommended)
Category Acoustic mode 1 Acoustic mode 2 Comment
Maximum 45 dBA below 25°C 40 dBA below 25°C The server will throttle components to maintain these
noise levels 52 dBA at 25-30°C 49 dBA at 25-30°C noise levels at the specified ambient temperatures
58 dBA at 30-35°C 55 dBA at 30-35°C
CPU 8024P (8 cores, 8024P (8 cores, 2U heatsink is required
90W) 90W)
8124P (16 8024PN (8 cores,
cores, 125W) 80W)
8024PN (8 8124PN (16
cores, 80W) cores, 100W)
8124PN (16
cores, 100W) Other processors are
8224PN (24 not recommended*
cores, 120W)
8324PN (32
cores, 130W)

Other processors are


not recommended*

Memory 16, 32, 48GB 16, 32, 48GB


RDIMMs RDIMMs
Networking All supported All supported except No quantity limit
& ConnectX-7 NDR200
storage
adapters

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Category Acoustic mode 1 Acoustic mode 2 Comment
GPUs & 2x NVIDIA L4 Not recommended* For Acoustic Mode 1:
accelerators 2x NVIDIA A2
GPU to use slot 4 or 7
For the L4 GPU, power may be limited for
sustained load
No support NVIDIA L40, AMD V70, Qualcomm AI
100

Front SAS All supported All supported


drives
Front SATA All supported All supported
drives
Front NVMe P5520 - 3.84TB P5520 - 3.84TB Power capping may occur at peak workloads
drives or lower or lower
P5620 - 3.2TB P5620 - 3.2TB or
or lower lower
7450 PRO - 7450 PRO -
1.92TB or lower 1.92TB or lower
7450 MAX - 7450 MAX -
800GB 800GB
7500 PRO - all 7500 PRO - all
capacities capacities
7500 MAX - all 7500 MAX - all
capacities capacities

Internal Not recommended* Not recommended*


SAS drives
Internal All supported Not recommended*
SATA
drives
Internal Not recommended* Not recommended*
NVMe
drives
M.2 SATA All supported All supported
M.2 NVMe Not recommended* Not recommended*
* If a component is listed as “not recommended” then that means that the component usually generates too
much heat for the fans to run at a low enough speed to keep the noise of the system low. If the component is
installed and is only lightly loaded, it may still be possible to run the server in the Acoustic Mode

Acoustical noise emissions


The server has the following acoustic noise emissions declaration:
Sound power level (L WAd)
Idling:
Minimum: 5.5 Bel
GPU Rich: 5.5 Bel
Storage Rich: 5.8 Bel
Operating profile 1:
Minimum: 5.5 Bel
GPU Rich: 5.5 Bel
Storage Rich: 5.8 Bel
Operating profile 2:
Minimum: 5.5 Bel

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GPU Rich: 7.4 Bel
Storage Rich: 6.0 Bel
Sound pressure level (L pAm ):
Idling:
Minimum: 39.0 dBA
GPU Rich: 39.0 dBA
Storage Rich: 42.8 dBA
Operating profile 1:
Minimum: 39.0 dBA
GPU Rich: 39.0 dBA
Storage Rich: 42.8 dBA
Operating profile 2:
Minimum: 39.0 dBA
GPU Rich: 58.2 dBA
Storage Rich: 44.6 dBA
Notes:
These sound levels were measured in controlled acoustical environments according to procedures
specified by ISO7779 and are reported in accordance with ISO 9296. Operating profile 1 is represented
by 50% CPU TDP. Operating profile 2 is represented by 100% CPU TDP or 70%/30% storage
write/read or 100% GPU. Testing was conducted at 23°C ± 2°C to align with ISO7779.
The declared acoustic sound levels are based on the specified configurations, which may change
depending on configuration/conditions.
Minimum: 1x AMD EPYC 8024P (8 core, 90W) CPU, 1x 2U heat sink, 4x ThinkSystem 32GB
TruDDR5 4800MHz (2Rx8) RDIMMs, 1x ThinkSystem Intel X710-T2L 10GBASE-T 2-port OCP
Ethernet Adapter, 2x 5400 Pro 2280 M.2 SATA SSD 960GB boot drive with 1x ThinkSystem
RAID 5350-8i PCIe 12Gb Adapter for M.2 RAID, 4x ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 MAX 3.84TB Mixed
Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD data drives with 1x ThinkSystem RAID 5350-8i PCIe 12Gb Adapter for
SATA RAID, 2x AC PSU 1100W
GPU Rich: 1x AMD EPYC 8224P (24 core, 160W) CPU, 1x 2U heat sink, 4x ThinkSystem 32GB
TruDDR5 4800MHz (2Rx8) RDIMMs, 1x ThinkSystem Intel X710-T2L 10GBASE-T 2-port OCP
Ethernet Adapter, 2x 5400 Pro 2280 M.2 SATA SSD 960GB boot drive with 1x ThinkSystem
RAID 5350-8i PCIe 12Gb Adapter for M.2 RAID, 4x ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 MAX 3.84TB Mixed
Use SATA 6Gb HS SSD data drives with 1x ThinkSystem RAID 5350-8i PCIe 12Gb Adapter for
SATA RAID, 4x ThinkSystem NVIDIA L4 24GB PCIe Gen4 Passive GPU, 2x AC PSU 1100W
Storage Rich: 1x AMD EPYC 8124P (16 core, 125W) CPU, 1x 2U heat sink, 4x ThinkSystem
32GB TruDDR5 4800MHz (2Rx8) RDIMMs, 1x ThinkSystem Intel X710-T2L 10GBASE-T 2-Port
PCIe Ethernet Adapter, 2x 5400 Pro 2280 M.2 SATA SSD 960GB boot drive with M.2 RAID
B540i-2i adapter for M.2 RAID, 8x ThinkSystem 2.5" 5400 PRO 7.68TB Read Intensive SATA
6Gb HS SSD, 2x AC PSU 1100W
Government regulations (such as those prescribed by OSHA or European Community Directives) may
govern noise level exposure in the workplace and may apply to you and your server installation. The
actual sound pressure levels in your installation depend upon a variety of factors, including the number
of racks in the installation; the size, materials, and configuration of the room; the noise levels from
other equipment; the room ambient temperature, and employee's location in relation to the equipment.
Further, compliance with such government regulations depends on a variety of additional factors,
including the duration of employees' exposure and whether employees wear hearing protection.
Lenovo recommends that you consult with qualified experts in this field to determine whether you are in
compliance with the applicable regulations.

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Shock and vibration
The server has the following vibration and shock limits:
Vibration:
Operating: 0.21 G rms at 5 Hz to 500 Hz for 15 minutes across 3 axes
Non-operating (in packaging): 1.04 G rms at 2 Hz to 200 Hz for 15 minutes across 6 surfaces
Rack-load vibration: 0.8 G rms at 2 Hz to 200 Hz
Shock:
Operating: 15 G for 3 milliseconds in each direction (positive and negative X, Y, and Z axes)
Non-operating (in packaging): 52 G at 152 in/sec
Rack-load drop
Free-fall drop height: 40 tp 100mm
Equivalent shock: 40 to 70 inch/sec, 2-3 ms
NEBS GR63:
Bench handling drop:
Edge drop height (each edge): 100mm
Free-fall drop height: 75mm
Office vibration: 0.21Grms, 5-100 Hz, 30 min/axis
Earthquake test: GR63 earthquake zone 4

NEBS support
The SE455 V3 is designed to support NEBS Level 3 compliance. NEBS3 is defined as follows:
Operating temperature: 5°C to 40°C.
High altitude operating temperature (1829m to 3960m, 6000ft to 13,000ft): 5°C to 35°C
Short term operating temp*: -5°C to 55°C
Humidity: 5% to 85% RH, Non-condensing.
Maximum rate of change(°C /hr) should ≤ 20 Humidity transition rate should ≤ 10%/hr.
* Short-term conditions: A period of no more than 96 consecutive hours and a total of not more than 15 days in
1 year. A total of 360 hours in any given year, but no more than 15 occurrences during a 1-year period.
NEBS configurations use one of the NEBS-compliant AMD EPYC processors (8xxxPN processor SKUs). For
details, see the Processors section.
For more information about NEBS support, contact your sales representative.

Particulate contamination
Airborne particulates (including metal flakes or particles) and reactive gases acting alone or in combination
with other environmental factors such as humidity or temperature might damage the system that might cause
the system to malfunction or stop working altogether.
The following specifications indicate the limits of particulates that the system can tolerate:
Reactive gases:
The copper reactivity level shall be less than 200 Angstroms per month (Å/month)
The silver reactivity level shall be less than 200 Å/month
Airborne particulates:
The deliquescent relative humidity of the particulate contamination should be more than 60%
RH
Environment must be free of zinc whiskers
For additional information, see the Specifications section of the documentation for the server, available from
the Lenovo Documents site, https://pubs.lenovo.com/

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Dust filter
The SE455 V3 supports the use of a dust filter which is installed inside the security bezel. The dust filter has a
Minimum Efficiency Rating Value (MERV) of 2, per ASHRAE Standard 52.2-2017.
A single dust filter is included with the security bezel as described in the Security bezel section.
Ordering information for additional dust filters is listed in the following table.

Table 67. Replacement dust filter


Part number Description
4XF7A89295 ThinkEdge SE455 V3 Bezel Filter

The dust filter is installed inside the security bezel as shown in the following figure.

Figure 19. Dust filter in the security bezel


XClarity Controller can be configured to perform a monthly automated check of the dust filter to ensure
sufficient airflow, as shown in the following figure. You can also perform an immediate test if desired. If air
flow is reduced below a predefined threshold, an XCC hardware event will be triggered. Note that during the
test, the system fans are ramped up to full speed for up to 30 seconds. Server performance is not affected
during this test.
For more information, see online documentation at:
https://pubs.lenovo.com/se455-v3/dust_filter_measurement

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Figure 20. Dust filter measurement in XCC

Replacement port dust covers


By default, the server includes dust covers for all front I/O ports, to reduce the impact of dust in your
environment. If needed, you can order replacement covers. Ordering information is listed in the following
table.

Table 68. Replacement port dust covers


Part number Description Contents
4XF7A93024 ThinkEdge SE455 V3 Port Dust Cover Kit 1x USB-C port covers
3x USB-A port cover
1x Diagnostics Port cover
2x Security bezel mounting hole covers
1x RJ45 port cover

Coin battery
Ordering information for coin battery field upgrades are listed in the following table.

Tip: The server ships with the necessary coin batteries.

Table 69. Field upgrade options


Part number Description
4X57A87776* ThinkEdge CR2032 3V High Temperature (-40C to 125C) Coin Battery
* This option allows customers to stock additional batteries as spare parts should they be needed

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Warranty upgrades and post-warranty support
The ThinkEdge SE455 V3 has a 3-year warranty:
7DBY - 3 year warranty
Our global network of regional support centers offers consistent, local-language support enabling you to vary
response times and level of service to match the criticality of your support needs:
Standard Next Business Day – Best choice for non-essential systems requiring simple maintenance.
Premier Next Business Day – Best choice for essential systems requiring technical expertise from
senior-level Lenovo engineers.
Premier 24x7 4-Hour Response – Best choice for systems where maximum uptime is critical.
Premier Enhanced Storage Support 24x7 4-Hour Response – Best choice for storage systems
where maximum uptime is critical.
For more information, consult the brochure Lenovo Operational Support Services for Data Centers Services .

Services
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strategic planning to seamless deployment and ongoing support, we ensure your infrastructure is built for
success. Our comprehensive services accelerate time to value, minimize downtime, and free your IT staff to
focus on driving innovation and business growth.

Note: Some service options may not be available in all markets or regions. For more information, go to
https://lenovolocator.com/. For information about Lenovo service upgrade offerings that are available in
your region, contact your local Lenovo sales representative or business partner.

In this section:
Lenovo Advisory Services
Lenovo Plan & Design Services
Lenovo Deployment, Migration, and Configuration Services
Lenovo Support Services
Lenovo Managed Services
Lenovo Sustainability Services

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Lenovo Advisory Services
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in as little as six weeks. Consultants provide guidance on projects including VM migration, storage, backup
and recovery, and cost management to accelerate time to value, improve cost efficiency, and build a flexibly
scalable foundation.
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An Assessment helps solve your IT challenges through an onsite, multi-day session with a Lenovo
technology expert. We perform a tools-based assessment which provides a comprehensive and
thorough review of a company's environment and technology systems. In addition to the technology
based functional requirements, the consultant also discusses and records the non-functional business
requirements, challenges, and constraints. Assessments help organizations like yours, no matter how
large or small, get a better return on your IT investment and overcome challenges in the ever-changing
technology landscape.
Design Services
Professional Services consultants perform infrastructure design and implementation planning to support
your strategy. The high-level architectures provided by the assessment service are turned into low level
designs and wiring diagrams, which are reviewed and approved prior to implementation. The
implementation plan will demonstrate an outcome-based proposal to provide business capabilities
through infrastructure with a risk-mitigated project plan.

Lenovo Plan & Design Services


Unlock faster time to market with our tailored, strategic design workshops to align solution approaches with
your business goals and technical requirements. Leverage our deep solution expertise and end-to-end
delivery partnership to meet your goals efficiently and effectively.

Lenovo Deployment, Migration, and Configuration Services


Optimize your IT operations by shifting labor-intensive functions to Lenovo's skilled technicians for seamless
on-site or remote deployment, configuration, and migration. Enjoy peace of mind, faster time to value, and
comprehensive knowledge sharing with your IT staff, backed by our best-practice methodology.
Deployment Services for Storage and ThinkAgile
A comprehensive range of remote and onsite options tailored specifically for your business needs to
ensure your storage and ThinkAgile hardware are fully operational from the start.
Hardware Installation Services
A full-range, comprehensive setup for your hardware, including unpacking, inspecting, and positioning
components to ensure your equipment is operational and error-free for the most seamless and efficient
installation experience, so you can quickly benefit from your investments.
DM/DG File Migration Services
Take the burden of file migration from your IT’s shoulders. Our experts will align your requirements and
business objectives to the migration plans while coordinating with your team to plan and safely execute
the data migration to your storage platforms.
DM/DG/DE Health Check Services
Our experts perform proactive checks of your Firmware and system health to ensure your machines are
operating at peak and optimal efficiency to maximize up-time, avoid system failures, ensure the security
of IT solutions and simplify maintenance.
Factory Integrated Services
A suite of value-added offerings provided during the manufacturing phase of a server or storage
system that reduces time to value. These services aim at improving your hardware deployment
experience and enhance the quality of a standard configuration before it arrives at your facility.

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Lenovo Support Services
In addition to response time options for hardware parts, repairs, and labor, Lenovo offers a wide array of
additional support services to ensure your business is positioned for success and longevity. Our goal is to
reduce your capital outlays, mitigate your IT risks, and accelerate your time to productivity.
Premier Support for Data Centers
Your direct line to the solution that promises the best, most comprehensive level of support to help you
fully unlock the potential of your data center.
Premier Enhanced Storage Support (PESS)
Gain all the benefits of Premier Support for Data Centers, adding dedicated storage specialists and
resources to elevate your storage support experience to the next level.
Committed Service Repair (CSR)
Our commitment to ensuring the fastest, most seamless resolution times for mission-critical systems
that require immediate attention to ensure minimal downtime and risk for your business. This service is
only available for machines under the Premier 4-Hour Response SLA.
Multivendor Support Services (MVS)
Your single point of accountability for resolution support across vast range of leading Server, Storage,
and Networking OEMs, allowing you to manage all your supported infrastructure devices seamlessly
from a single source.
Keep Your Drive (KYD)
Protect sensitive data and maintain compliance with corporate retention and disposal policies to ensure
your data is always under your control, regardless of the number of drives that are installed in your
Lenovo server.
Technical Account Manager (TAM)
Your single point of contact to expedite service requests, provide status updates, and furnish reports to
track incidents over time, ensuring smooth operations and optimized performance as your business
grows.
Enterprise Software Support (ESS)
Gain comprehensive, single-source, and global support for a wide range of server operating systems
and Microsoft server applications.
For more information, consult the brochure Lenovo Operational Support Services for Data Centers .

Lenovo Managed Services


Achieve peak efficiency, high security, and minimal disruption with Lenovo's always-on Managed Services.
Our real-time monitoring, 24x7 incident response, and problem resolution ensure your infrastructure operates
seamlessly. With quarterly health checks for ongoing optimization and innovation, Lenovo's remote active
monitoring boosts end-user experience and productivity by keeping your data center's hardware performing at
its best.
Lenovo Managed Services provides continuous 24x7 remote monitoring (plus 24x7 call center availability) and
proactive management of your data center using state-of-the-art tools, systems, and practices by a team of
highly skilled and experienced Lenovo services professionals.
Quarterly reviews check error logs, verify firmware & OS device driver levels, and software as needed. We’ll
also maintain records of latest patches, critical updates, and firmware levels, to ensure you systems are
providing business value through optimized performance.

Lenovo Sustainability Services

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Asset Recovery Services
Lenovo Asset Recovery Services (ARS) provides a secure, seamless solution for managing end-of-life
IT assets, ensuring data is safely sanitized while contributing to a more circular IT lifecycle. By
maximizing the reuse or responsible recycling of devices, ARS helps businesses meet sustainability
goals while recovering potential value from their retired equipment. For more information, see the Asset
Recovery Services offering page.
CO2 Offset Services
Lenovo’s CO2 Offset Services offer a simple and transparent way for businesses to take tangible action
on their IT footprint. By integrating CO2 offsets directly into device purchases, customers can easily
support verified climate projects and track their contributions, making meaningful progress toward their
sustainability goals without added complexity.
Lenovo Certified Refurbished
Lenovo Certified Refurbished offers a cost-effective way to support IT circularity without compromising
on quality and performance. Each device undergoes rigorous testing and certification, ensuring reliable
performance and extending its lifecycle. With Lenovo’s trusted certification, you gain peace of mind
while making a more sustainable IT choice.

Lenovo TruScale
Lenovo TruScale XaaS is your set of flexible IT services that makes everything easier. Streamline IT
procurement, simplify infrastructure and device management, and pay only for what you use – so your
business is free to grow and go anywhere.
Lenovo TruScale is the unified solution that gives you simplified access to:
The industry’s broadest portfolio – from pocket to cloud – all delivered as a service
A single-contract framework for full visibility and accountability
The global scale to rapidly and securely build teams from anywhere
Flexible fixed and metered pay-as-you-go models with minimal upfront cost
The growth-driving combination of hardware, software, infrastructure, and solutions – all from one
single provider with one point of accountability.
For information about Lenovo TruScale offerings that are available in your region, contact your local Lenovo
sales representative or business partner.

Regulatory compliance
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Regulatory compliance
The SE455 V3 conforms to the following standards:
ANSI/UL62368-1
IEC 62368-1 (CB Certificate and CB Test Report)
FCC - Verified to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Class A
Canada ICES-003, issue 7, Class A
CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1
CISPR 32, Class A, CISPR 35
Argentina IEC 62368-1: 2018
Japan VCCI, Class A
Taiwan BSMI CNS15936, Class A; CNS15598-1; Section 5 of CNS15663
CE, UKCA Mark (EN55032 Class A, EN62368-1, EN55024, EN55035, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3,
(EU) 2019/424, and EN IEC 63000 (RoHS))
Korea KN32, Class A, KN35
Russia, Belorussia and Kazakhstan, TP EAC 037/2016 (for RoHS)
Russia, Belorussia and Kazakhstan, EAC: TP TC 004/2011 (for Safety); TP TC 020/2011 (for EMC)
EAC Russia, Belorussia and Kazakhstan, TR CU 020/2011 and TR CU 004/2011
Australia/New Zealand AS/NZS CISPR 32, Class A; AS/NZS 62368.1
UL Green Guard, UL2819
Energy Star 4.0
EPEAT (NSF/ ANSI 426) Bronze
China CCC certificate, GB17625.1; GB4943.1; GB/T9254.1
China CECP certificate, CQC3135
China CELP certificate, HJ 2507-2011
Japanese Energy-Saving Act
Mexico NOM-019
TUV-GS (EN62368-1, and EK1-ITB2000)
India BIS 13252 (Part 1)
Germany GS
Brazil INMETRO
South Africa NRCS LOA
Ukraine UkrCEPRO
Morocco CMIM Certification (CM)
EU2019/424 Energy Related Product (ErP Lot9)
NEBS 3

Uninterruptible power supply units


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Uninterruptible power supply units
The following table lists the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units that are offered by Lenovo.

Table 70. Uninterruptible power supply units


Part number Description
Rack-mounted or tower UPS units - 100-125VAC
7DD5A001WW RT1.5kVA 2U Rack or Tower UPS-G2 (100-125VAC)
7DD5A003WW RT3kVA 2U Rack or Tower UPS-G2 (100-125VAC)
Rack-mounted or tower UPS units - 200-240VAC
7DD5A002WW RT1.5kVA 2U Rack or Tower UPS-G2 (200-240VAC)
7DD5A005WW RT3kVA 2U Rack or Tower UPS-G2 (200-240VAC)
7DD5A007WW RT5kVA 3U Rack or Tower UPS-G2 (200-240VAC)
7DD5A008WW RT6kVA 3U Rack or Tower UPS-G2 (200-240VAC)
7DD5A00AWW RT11kVA 6U Rack or Tower UPS-G2 (200-240VAC)
† Only available in China and the Asia Pacific market.
For more information, see the list of Product Guides in the UPS category:
https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/ups

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Power distribution units
The following table lists the power distribution units (PDUs) that are offered by Lenovo.

Table 71. Power distribution units

ASEAN

JAPAN
RUCIS
Brazil

INDIA
MEA
Part Feature

PRC
ANZ

HTK
EET

WE

NA
LA
number code Description
0U Basic PDUs
4PU7A93176 C0QH 0U 36 C13 and 6 C19 Basic 32A 1 Phase PDU Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y
v2
4PU7A93169 C0DA 0U 36 C13 and 6 C19 Basic 32A 1 Phase PDU Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y
4PU7A93177 C0QJ 0U 24 C13/C15 and 24 C13/C15/C19 Basic 32A Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
3 Phase WYE PDU v2
4PU7A93170 C0D9 0U 24 C13/C15 and 24 C13/C15/C19 Basic 32A Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y
3 Phase WYE PDU
0U Switched and Monitored PDUs
4PU7A93181 C0QN 0U 21 C13/C15 and 21 C13/C15/C19 Switched N Y N N N N N Y N Y N Y N
and Monitored 48A 3 Phase Delta PDU v2 (60A
derated)
4PU7A93174 C0D5 0U 21 C13/C15 and 21 C13/C15/C19 Switched N Y N Y N N Y Y N N N Y N
and Monitored 48A 3 Phase Delta PDU (60A
derated)
4PU7A93178 C0QK 0U 20 C13 and 4 C19 Switched and Monitored Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y
32A 1 Phase PDU v2
4PU7A93171 C0D8 0U 20 C13 and 4 C19 Switched and Monitored Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y
32A 1 Phase PDU
4PU7A93182 C0QP 0U 18 C13/C15 and 18 C13/C15/C19 Switched Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
and Monitored 63A 3 Phase WYE PDU v2
4PU7A93175 C0CS 0U 18 C13/C15 and 18 C13/C15/C19 Switched Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y
and Monitored 63A 3 Phase WYE PDU
4PU7A93180 C0QM 0U 18 C13/C15 and 18 C13/C15/C19 Switched Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
and Monitored 32A 3 Phase WYE PDU v2
4PU7A93173 C0D6 0U 18 C13/C15 and 18 C13/C15/C19 Switched Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y
and Monitored 32A 3 Phase WYE PDU
4PU7A93179 C0QL 0U 16 C13/C15 and 16 C13/C15/C19 Switched N Y N N N N N Y N Y N Y N
and Monitored 24A 1 Phase PDU v2 (30A
derated)
4PU7A93172 C0D7 0U 16 C13/C15 and 16 C13/C15/C19 Switched N Y N Y N N Y Y N N N Y N
and Monitored 24A 1 Phase PDU(30A derated)
1U Switched and Monitored PDUs
4PU7A90808 C0D4 1U 18 C19/C13 Switched and monitored 48A Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
3P WYE PDU V2 ETL
4PU7A81117 BNDV 1U 18 C19/C13 switched and monitored 48A 3P N N N N N N N N N N N Y N
WYE PDU - ETL
4PU7A90809 C0DE 1U 18 C19/C13 Switched and monitored 48A N N N N N Y Y N N N N N N
3P WYE PDU V2 CE
4PU7A81118 BNDW 1U 18 C19/C13 switched and monitored 48A 3P Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y N Y
WYE PDU - CE

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ASEAN

JAPAN
RUCIS
Brazil

INDIA
MEA
Part Feature

PRC
ANZ

HTK
EET

WE

NA
LA
number code Description
4PU7A90810 C0DD 1U 18 C19/C13 Switched and monitored 80A Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
3P Delta PDU V2
4PU7A77467 BLC4 1U 18 C19/C13 Switched and Monitored 80A N N N N N N N N N Y N Y N
3P Delta PDU
4PU7A90811 C0DC 1U 12 C19/C13 Switched and monitored 32A N N N N N Y Y N N N N N N
3P WYE PDU V2
4PU7A77468 BLC5 1U 12 C19/C13 switched and monitored 32A 3P Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
WYE PDU
4PU7A90812 C0DB 1U 12 C19/C13 Switched and monitored 60A N N N N N N N N N Y N N N
3P Delta PDU V2
4PU7A77469 BLC6 1U 12 C19/C13 switched and monitored 60A 3P N N N N N N N N N N N Y N
Delta PDU
1U Ultra Density Enterprise PDUs (9x IEC 320 C13 + 3x IEC 320 C19 outlets)
71763NU 6051 Ultra Density Enterprise C19/C13 PDU N N Y N N N N N N Y Y Y N
60A/208V/3PH
71762NX 6091 Ultra Density Enterprise C19/C13 PDU Module Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
1U C13 Enterprise PDUs (12x IEC 320 C13 outlets)
39Y8941 6010 DPI C13 Enterprise PDU Module (WW) Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
1U Front-end PDUs (3x IEC 320 C19 outlets)
39Y8938 6002 DPI Single-phase 30A/120V Front-end PDU Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
(US)
39Y8939 6003 DPI Single-phase 30A/208V Front-end PDU Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
(US)
39Y8934 6005 DPI Single-phase 32A/230V Front-end PDU Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
(International)
39Y8940 6004 DPI Single-phase 60A/208V Front-end PDU Y N Y Y Y Y Y N N Y Y Y N
(US)
39Y8935 6006 DPI Single-phase 63A/230V Front-end PDU Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
(International)
1U NEMA PDUs (6x NEMA 5-15R outlets)
39Y8905 5900 DPI 100-127V NEMA PDU Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Line cords for 1U PDUs that ship without a line cord
40K9611 6504 4.3m, 32A/380-415V, EPDU/IEC 309 3P+N+G Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
3ph wye (non-US) Line Cord
40K9612 6502 4.3m, 32A/230V, EPDU to IEC 309 P+N+G Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
(non-US) Line Cord
40K9613 6503 4.3m, 63A/230V, EPDU to IEC 309 P+N+G Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
(non-US) Line Cord
40K9614 6500 4.3m, 30A/208V, EPDU to NEMA L6-30P (US) Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Line Cord
40K9615 6501 4.3m, 60A/208V, EPDU to IEC 309 2P+G (US) N N Y N N N Y N N Y Y Y N
Line Cord
40K9617 6505 4.3m, 32A/230V, Souriau UTG Female to Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
AS/NZ 3112 (Aus/NZ) Line Cord

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ASEAN

JAPAN
RUCIS
Brazil

INDIA
MEA
Part Feature

PRC
ANZ

HTK
EET

WE

NA
LA
number code Description
40K9618 6506 4.3m, 32A/250V, Souriau UTG Female to KSC Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
8305 (S. Korea) Line Cord

For more information, see the Lenovo Press documents in the PDU category:
https://lenovopress.com/servers/options/pdu

Rack cabinets
The following table lists the supported Lenovo rack cabinets.

Table 72. Supported Lenovo rack cabinets


Qty of
MTM Description SE455 V3 Comment
7D2BCTO1WW, Micro Datacenter 12U Rack 6
7D2NCTO1WW
7D2CCTO1WW, Micro Datacenter 18U Rack 9
7D2PCTO1WW
9363-4PX, 4EX, 42U 1100mm Enterprise V2 Dynamic 21 Require Extension kit (L1 00YE457) and
RC4, LC4 Rack Rail kit (SBB7A78953)
1410-PRB, ERB, Intelligent Cluster 42U 1100mm 21 Require Extension kit (L1 00YE457) and
HPB, HEB Enterprise V2 Rack Family Rail kit (SBB7A78953)

For information about these rack cabinets, see the Lenovo Rack Cabinet Reference:
https://lenovopress.com/lp1287-lenovo-rack-cabinet-reference
For more information about rail kits, see the Rack installation section.

KVM console options


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KVM console options
The following table lists the supported KVM consoles.

Table 73. KVM console


Part number Description
4XF7A84188 ThinkSystem 18.5" LCD Console (with US English keyboard)

The following table lists the available KVM switches and the options that are supported with them.

Table 75. KVM switches and options


Part number Description
KVM Console switches
1754D1X Global 2x2x16 Console Manager (GCM16)
1754A2X Local 2x16 Console Manager (LCM16)
1754A1X Local 1x8 Console Manager (LCM8)
Cables for GCM and LCM Console switches
46M5383 Virtual Media Conversion Option Gen2 (VCO2)
46M5382 Serial Conversion Option (SCO)

For more information, see the list of Product Guides in the KVM Switches and Consoles category:
http://lenovopress.com/servers/options/kvm

Lenovo Financial Services


Why wait to obtain the technology you need now? No payments for 90 days and predictable, low monthly
payments make it easy to budget for your Lenovo solution.
Flexible
Our in-depth knowledge of the products, services and various market segments allows us to offer
greater flexibility in structures, documentation and end of lease options.
100% Solution Financing
Financing your entire solution including hardware, software, and services, ensures more predictability
in your project planning with fixed, manageable payments and low monthly payments.
Device as a Service (DaaS)
Leverage latest technology to advance your business. Customized solutions aligned to your needs.
Flexibility to add equipment to support growth. Protect your technology with Lenovo's Premier Support
service.
24/7 Asset management
Manage your financed solutions with electronic access to your lease documents, payment histories,
invoices and asset information.

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Fair Market Value (FMV) and $1 Purchase Option Leases
Maximize your purchasing power with our lowest cost option. An FMV lease offers lower monthly
payments than loans or lease-to-own financing. Think of an FMV lease as a rental. You have the
flexibility at the end of the lease term to return the equipment, continue leasing it, or purchase it for the
fair market value. In a $1 Out Purchase Option lease, you own the equipment. It is a good option when
you are confident you will use the equipment for an extended period beyond the finance term. Both
lease types have merits depending on your needs. We can help you determine which option will best
meet your technological and budgetary goals.
Ask your Lenovo Financial Services representative about this promotion and how to submit a credit
application. For the majority of credit applicants, we have enough information to deliver an instant decision
and send a notification within minutes.

Seller training courses


The following sales training courses are offered for employees and partners (login required). Courses are
listed in date order.
1. Think AI Weekly: Lenovo Validated Design for Smart Cities with VSaaS.ai
2024-11-18 | 60 minutes | Employees Only

Join Alejandro Perez, and Trent Richardson from Lenovo, and Andres Ulloa from VSaaS, as they
discuss the details of the Lenovo Validated Design (LVD) for Smart Cities with VSaaS.ai. This LVD is
not now published on Lenovo Press.
• LVD for Smart Cities overview
• Architecture Overview
• Sizing Guidelines
• Value Prop and sales motion
Published: 2024-11-18
Length: 60 minutes

Start the training:


Employee link: Grow@Lenovo

Course code: DTAIW126


2. VTT: Edge - ThinkEdge Retail Solutions with Everseen and SE455 V3 Competitive Overview
November 2024
2024-11-18 | 60 minutes | Employees Only

In this session Alejandro Perez, Lenovo Edge Business Development, explores the Lenovo ThinkEdge
solution with Everseen and how this solution brings value to the retail segment. Geoff Hunt, WW
ThinkEdge Product Line Manager, reviews use of the SE455 V3 in this solution and how it compares
with the new HPE DL145 Gen11.
Published: 2024-11-18
Length: 60 minutes

Start the training:


Employee link: Grow@Lenovo

Course code: DVEDG217

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3. Think AI Weekly: Lenovo Solution for Smart Manufacturing at the Edge
2024-11-04 | 60 minutes | Employees Only

Join Dr. Marcelo Parada and Chris Laffey as they introduce the Lenovo Validated Design for Smart
Manufacturing.
• Components of the solution
• Solving for the manufacturing process
• Benefits for the customer
Published: 2024-11-04
Length: 60 minutes

Start the training:


Employee link: Grow@Lenovo

Course code: DTAIW124


4. Partner Technical Webinar - SE350 Migration Strategy
2024-11-04 | 60 minutes | Employees and Partners

In this 60-minute webinar Chris Laffy, our Senior Product Line Manager, shares his extensive insights
and ideas on migration strategies from the original SE350 to its successors.
Published: 2024-11-04
Length: 60 minutes

Start the training:


Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning

Course code: 102524


5. VTT: Edge - Solution Design for Smart Manufacturing at the Edge October 2024
2024-10-15 | 60 minutes | Employees Only

Lenovo continues to innovate at the Edge! Join Dr. Marcelo Parada as he discusses the solution
design for Smart Manufacturing developed by Lenovo Research and Development in Brazil. In this
solution preview Marcelo will cover the AI/Edge architecture designs to enhance manufacturing
processes and resolve challenges for tasks such as automated memory and CPU insertion, and
automated quality inspection. Topics to include:
- Components of the solution
- Design considerations and schematics
- Infrastructure Platform and Tools Overview
- Benefits to the manufacturing process
Published: 2024-10-15
Length: 60 minutes

Start the training:


Employee link: Grow@Lenovo

Course code: DVEDG216

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6. VTT: Edge - The SE350 EOL is Coming, Prepare Yourself and Your Customer September 2024
2024-09-10 | 60 minutes | Employees Only

As of March 2025, the Lenovo ThinkEdge SE350 will be EOL. Join Geoff Hunt and Chris Laffey as they
discuss how to help your ThinkEdge SE350 customers transition to other offerings, with a special focus
on ThinkEdge SE350 V2 and SE360 V2. Topics will include:
• Positioning the SE350 V2 and SE360 V2 as alternates for the EOL SE350
• A technical view of the generational differences
Published: 2024-09-10
Length: 60 minutes

Start the training:


Employee link: Grow@Lenovo

Course code: DVEDG215


7. Think AI Weekly: Lenovo Validated Design for Public Safety and Security Edge AI
2024-09-05 | 60 minutes | Employees Only

In this session a panel from the Lenovo ISG/IDG ThinkEdge Team discuss vertical solutions enabled
by edge computing. Alejandro Perez, Trent Richardson, and Chris Arenas focus on the Lenovo
Validated Design for Public Safety and Security while reviewing the process and importance of Lenovo
Validated Designs for the Edge
Published: 2024-09-05
Length: 60 minutes

Start the training:


Employee link: Grow@Lenovo

Course code: DTAIW117


8. VTT Edge: Lenovo Validated Design for Public Safety and Security Edge & AI July 2024
2024-08-05 | 60 minutes | Employees Only

The Lenovo ThinkEdge Team is collaborating with eco-system partners to design and validate Edge AI
solutions across verticals. Join this session to learn about these efforts and the architecture of the first
Lenovo Validated Design for Public Sector Safety and Security. The session will cover the following
topics:
• Overview of the Lenovo Validated Designs (LVD) for Vertical Edge
• Public Sector Safety and Security LVD
• Business Key drivers and solution benefits
• Architecture and Technology Overview
• Relevant use cases
• Components and sizing details
• Validation results and pricing model
Published: 2024-08-05
Length: 60 minutes

Start the training:


Employee link: Grow@Lenovo

Course code: DVEDG214

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9. Partner Technical Webinar - ThinkEdge Portfolio
2024-08-02 | 60 minutes | Employees and Partners

July 26, 2024 - Lenovo SA's (Alex Docherty, Marcus White, and Eugene Grandberry) discuss strategy
around the Thinkedge Portfolio.
Published: 2024-08-02
Length: 60 minutes

Start the training:


Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning

Course code: 072624


10. VTT Edge: Lenovo Customer Solution for ENOC Filling Stations and Retail June 2024
2024-06-10 | 45 minutes | Employees Only

Join Massimo (Max) Angelucci, Lenovo Solution Architect, and Abdlkareem (AK) Alhawajreh, Lenovo
Client Account Manager, as they discuss the journey of the sale, the customer business, and their
challenges. They cover the considerations and decision points when architecting the solution and why
the customer chose Lenovo Edge.
Published: 2024-06-10
Length: 45 minutes

Start the training:


Employee link: Grow@Lenovo

Course code: DVEDG213


11. Lenovo Data Center Product Portfolio
2024-05-29 | 20 minutes | Employees and Partners

This course introduces the Lenovo data center portfolio, and covers servers, storage, storage
networking, and software-defined infrastructure products. After completing this course about Lenovo
data center products, you will be able to identify product types within each data center family, describe
Lenovo innovations that this product family or category uses, and recognize when a specific product
should be selected.
Published: 2024-05-29
Length: 20 minutes

Start the training:


Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning

Course code: SXXW1110r7

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12. Think AI Weekly: School Safety at the Edge
2024-05-13 | 60 minutes | Employees Only

Join Alejandro Perez, ISG/IDG Edge Business Development, Allen Holmes with ISG AI Business
Development, and Lauren Allen ISG/IDG Go To Market Strategist as they discuss school security, AI
computer vision and Lenovo ThinkEdge School solutions.
• AI solution capabilities for campus safety
• Safety solutions with ThinkEdge SE70 and SE450
• Walkthrough of La Jolla and other use cases
Published: 2024-05-13
Length: 60 minutes

Start the training:


Employee link: Grow@Lenovo

Course code: DTAIW103


13. VTT: HCI at the Edge and Dick's Sporting Goods_May 2024
2024-05-08 | 60 minutes | Employees Only

Join Adam Mandlebloom, ISG SDI Technical Product Manager, and Bryan Maskrey, ISG Technical
Sales, as they explore Lenovo HCI solutions at the Edge and how one such solution is being positioned
to resolve business challenges at a national retail company, Dick’s Sporting Goods. Topics covered will
include
• Hyperconverged Edge to Cloud today, and looking forward
• ThinkAgile for AI/ML - Cost effective GPU utilization
• Local Cluster Management integration
• Decision points and architecting the solution for Dick’s Sporting Goods
Published: 2024-05-08
Length: 60 minutes

Start the training:


Employee link: Grow@Lenovo

Course code: DVEDG212


14. VTT: Management of Low-End Edge - March 2024
2024-03-13 | 64 minutes | Employees Only

XClarity Orchestrator supports the management of both ISG XCC-based servers and IDG low-end edge
devices. This session will cover the architecture of the current solution, along with a demo. In addition,
a proposed new architecture for future support of low-end edge devices will be covered
Published: 2024-03-13
Length: 64 minutes

Start the training:


Employee link: Grow@Lenovo

Course code: DVSYS207

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15. Business Problems Addressed with Lenovo Data & Analytics Solutions
2024-01-31 | 20 minutes | Employees and Partners

Data is the quantities, characters, or symbols on which operations are performed by a computer, which
is then stored and transmitted in the form of electrical signals and recorded on magnetic, optical, solid
state, or mechanical recording media. All different types of organizations rely more and more on their
data to gain valuable insights and improve their business. As expected, they will have challenges with
gaining this insight. In this course we will discuss those challenges and problems our customers face
and describe how Lenovo Data and Analytics Solutions can help customers solve each problem.

After completing this training, you will be able to define the following common problems for databases
and big data and describe how Lenovo can help customers solve each problem: scalability,
management, performance, protection, security, knowledge/skill, and technology evolution.

After completing this training, you will be able to define the following common problems for databases
and big data and describe how Lenovo can help customers solve each problem: scalability,
management, performance, protection, security, knowledge/skill, and technology evolution.
Published: 2024-01-31
Length: 20 minutes

Start the training:


Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning

Course code: DSOLP200


16. Family Introduction: Edge Servers
2024-01-22 | 18 minutes | Employees and Partners

This course introduces the concept of edge servers. Edge servers are used at the edge of an IoT
environment, where they perform pre-processing of data, and data forwarding to core environments.
Course Objectives:
• Describe the Internet of Things (IoT)
• Define an edge server
• Discuss edge server features
Published: 2024-01-22
Length: 18 minutes

Start the training:


Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning

Course code: SXXW1105


17. Partner Technical Webinar - Tech World 23 Review
2023-12-22 | 60 minutes | Employees and Partners

In this 60-minute replay, Kenny James, Lenovo Channel Sales Engineering Director, joined us to give a
Channel CTO’s perspective on this year's Tech World 2023 conference where the theme was AI for All.
Published: 2023-12-22
Length: 60 minutes

Start the training:


Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning

Course code: 121523

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18. Basics of the Edge Ecosystem for Sellers
2023-12-15 | 20 minutes | Employees and Partners

The purpose of this learning module is to familiarize Lenovo field sales, inside sales and partners with
the Edge ecosystem and how Lenovo fits into the Edge space.

• Explain the basics of an Edge Ecosystem


• Articulate the inherent challenges of Edge Computing
• Present how Lenovo fits in the Edge Ecosystem
Published: 2023-12-15
Length: 20 minutes

Start the training:


Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning

Course code: DTEF101


19. The 10-minute Edge conversation for Lenovo Sellers
2023-12-14 | 20 minutes | Employees and Partners

The purpose of this course is to enable sellers to have a 10 to 15-minute customer conversation
addressing the relevancy of Edge solutions to the customer business.

Learning Objectives:

• Prepare for the initial customer conversation


• Hold a 10-minute Edge Operational Technology (OT) conversation
• Take the appropriate steps to progress the sale
Published: 2023-12-14
Length: 20 minutes

Start the training:


Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning

Course code: DTEF103


20. Intel and Lenovo Bringing AI Everywhere
2023-12-13 | 50 minutes | Employees Only

Join Patrick Cassleman of Intel as he discusses how Lenovo and Intel can partner to help customers
develop and deploy sustainable AI hardware and software from the edge to the cloud. Patrick will
discuss Intel’s full AI portfolio, plus available features and tools to help your customers attain
sustainable AI.
Published: 2023-12-13
Length: 50 minutes

Start the training:


Employee link: Grow@Lenovo

Course code: DVEDG209

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21. VTT: Lenovo in the Era of the Edge-June 2023
2023-12-04 | 60 minutes | Employees and Partners

Join Richard Jenkins from the Lenovo Edge Computing Business Development group as he discusses
how Lenovo fits in the era of the Edge. Topics covered in this VTT session include:
- customer use cases at the Edge
- the needed consortium to build an Edge Solution
- Lenovo edge portfolio
- The advantages of LOC-A and XClarity at the Edge
Published: 2023-12-04
Length: 60 minutes

Start the training:


Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning

Course code: DVEDG201


22. Partner Technical Webinar - ThinkEdge Portfolio Update
2023-11-27 | 60 minutes | Employees and Partners

In this 60-minute replay, Trent Richardson, Lenovo ThinkEdge Global Solutions Leader, reviewed the
total ThinkEdge portfolio. He highlighted the breadth of the portfolio as driven by customer demands
and the differing requirements for the edge.
Published: 2023-11-27
Length: 60 minutes

Start the training:


Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning

Course code: 111723


23. VTT: ThinkEdge SE455 V3 Deep Dive - Making a Difference at the Edge, November 2023
2023-11-22 | 75 minutes | Employees Only

Join Geoff Hunt, Lenovo Product Line Manager, as he explores technical details of how the ThinkEdge
SE455 V3 is making a difference at the Edge. Geoff will cover topics such as advantages of the flexible
design, acoustics, security and more.
Published: 2023-11-22
Length: 75 minutes

Start the training:


Employee link: Grow@Lenovo

Course code: DVEDG208

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24. VTT: Edge Product Innovation, ISVs, and Market trends - AP & PRC, Oct. 2023
2023-10-12 | 60 minutes | Employees Only

Join Richard Jenkins from the AP Edge solutions group as he discusses the difference between
Industrial Internet of things (IoT) and Operational Technology (OT). Richard takes a look at how both
are relevant to combining edge servers with hybrid cloud architecture. Topics include:
• Integration of ISV Concepts
• Edge serving clusters and megaclusters
• Container designs for SE10, SE30 & SE50
Published: 2023-10-12
Length: 60 minutes

Start the training:


Employee link: Grow@Lenovo

Course code: DVEDG206


25. VTT: Edge Product Innovation, ISVs, and Market trends - EMEA, LA & NA, Oct. 2023
2023-10-11 | 60 minutes | Employees Only

Join Per Ljungstrom and Anthony Sayers as they discuss the difference between Industrial Internet of
things (IoT) and Operational Technology (OT). They look at how both are relevant to combining edge
servers with hybrid cloud architecture. Topics include:
• Integration of ISV Concepts
• Edge serving clusters and megaclusters
• Container designs for SE10, SE30 & SE50
Published: 2023-10-11
Length: 60 minutes

Start the training:


Employee link: Grow@Lenovo

Course code: DVEDG205


26. Intro to Edge: 3Ws of Edge Computing for Lenovo Sellers
2023-09-14 | 13 minutes | Employees and Partners

This course provides fundamental concepts and a learning foundation for those who are new to the
data center and to computing at the Edge. It defines where is the Edge, identifies what are the
business drivers for edge computing, and discusses why is edge computing important to Lenovo.
September 2023
Published: 2023-09-14
Length: 13 minutes

Start the training:


Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning

Course code: DTEF100

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27. Lenovo Solutions for the Edge - Who Are the Customers?
2023-09-14 | 25 minutes | Employees and Partners

This course is focused on enabling sellers to identify opportunities for Lenovo Edge and Edge AI
Solutions. Topics include a general overview of the Lenovo Edge portfolio and recognizing how edge
computing can benefit customers.

Course Objectives:
• Identify Lenovo Edge Opportunities
• Recognize how an Edge solution would benefit your customer
• Provide a general overview of Lenovo solutions at the Edge
• Identify key points for your customer Edge conversation
Published: 2023-09-14
Length: 25 minutes

Start the training:


Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning

Course code: DTEF102


28. Family Portfolio - AMD Edge Servers
2023-09-12 | 15 minutes | Employees and Partners

This course introduces edge environments, and the roles played by Lenovo AMD edge servers in those
environments.
When you have completed this course, you should be able to describe the features of the AMD edge
server in the Lenovo portfolio, determine which solutions this server is best suited for, and list the
customer benefits of using this server in solutions.
Published: 2023-09-12
Length: 15 minutes

Start the training:


Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning

Course code: SXXW2511


29. Family Portfolio: Edge
2023-09-12 | 15 minutes | Employees and Partners

This course introduces edge environments, and the roles played by Lenovo edge servers and edge
clients in those environments. It looks briefly at use cases for these edge devices.
When you have completed this course, you should be able to list the edge solutions in the Lenovo
portfolio, describe the features of each solution, and determine which solution is best suited to a
specific environment.
Published: 2023-09-12
Length: 15 minutes

Start the training:


Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning

Course code: SXXW2513r2

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30. FY24Q2 Edge Solutions Update
2023-09-11 | 10 minutes | Employees and Partners

This update is designed to help you discuss the features and customer benefits of the new Lenovo
ThinkEdge SE455 V3 edge server, and to introduce an addition to the Lenovo TruScale family -
TruScale for Edge.
Published: 2023-09-11
Length: 10 minutes

Start the training:


Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning

Course code: SXXW2513r2a


31. Lenovo XClarity Management Hub for Edge Server Devices
2023-06-08 | 50 minutes | Employees and Partners

This course offers a comprehensive overview and demonstration of the enhanced capability to manage
ThinkEdge Server Devices through Lenovo XClarity Management Hub in Lenovo XClarity Orchestrator
(LXCO).
Published: 2023-06-08
Length: 50 minutes

Start the training:


Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning

Course code: DXCO201


32. Lenovo XClarity Management Hub for Edge Client Devices
2023-06-08 | 50 minutes | Employees and Partners

This course offers a comprehensive overview and demonstration of the enhanced capability to manage
ThinkEdge Client Devices through Lenovo XClarity Management Hub in Lenovo XClarity Orchestrator
(LXCO).
Published: 2023-06-08
Length: 50 minutes

Start the training:


Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
Partner link: Lenovo Partner Learning

Course code: DXCO202

Related publications and links


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Related publications and links
For more information, see these resources:
Lenovo ThinkEdge SE455 V3 product page:
https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/servers-storage/servers/edge/thinkedge-se455-v3/len21te0003
Interactive 3D Tour of the ThinkEdge SE455 V3:
https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp1820-3d-tour-thinkedge-se455-v3
ThinkEdge SE455 V3 drivers and support
https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/servers/thinkedge/se455v3thinkedge/7dby
Lenovo Hardware Installation & Removal Videos on the SE455 V3
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-BkQODpd0GAxcf40LXZLcz9
*}Lenovo ThinkEdge SE455 V3 product publications:
https://pubs.lenovo.com/se455-v3/
Activation Guide
User Guide
Messages and Codes Reference
UEFI Manual
Rack installation guide (1000mm rack)
Rack installation guide (600mm rack)
Rack installation guide (Two-post rack)
User Guides for options:
https://serveroption.lenovo.com
ServerProven hardware compatibility:
https://serverproven.lenovo.com

Related product families


Product families related to this document are the following:
Edge Computing and Internet of Things (IoT)
Edge Servers
ThinkEdge SE455 V3 Server

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