ThinkSystem and ThinkServer are families of Intel and AMD servers from Lenovo. The ThinkSystem product line (that replaced the ThinkServer) began with the TS100 from Lenovo.[1]
The server was developed under agreement with IBM, by which Lenovo would produce single-socket and dual-socket servers based on IBM's xSeries technology.[1] An additional feature of the server design was a support package aimed at small businesses.[1] The focus of this support package was to provide small businesses with software tools to ease the process of server management and reduce dependence on IT support.[2] The tools developed for this support package included:[2]
EasyStartup – meant to simplify the initial server configuration
EasyUpdate – for download and installation of hardware and firmware updates
EasyManage – to monitor the performance of multiple servers from a single console
Lenovo ThinkServer product line
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
Tower servers
1 socket
TS100
TS200
TS200v
TS130
TS140
TS150
TS430
TS440
TS450
TS460
2 sockets
TD100
TD200
TD100x
TD200x
TD230
TD330
TD340
TD350
Rack servers
Storage only
2 units
SA120
1 socket
1 unit
RS110
RS140
RS160
2 units
RS210
0.5U Bay
2 units
?
N400
2 sockets
0.5 unit
SD330
SD350
1 unit
RD120
RD230
RD330
RD340
RD350
RD530
RD540
RD550
2 units
RD210
RD220
RD430
RD440
RD450
RD430x
RD240
RD630
RD640
RD650
80 sockets
44 units
DC5000
Lenovo's ThinkServer naming conventions reflect whether the server is a tower server or a rack server. First letter "T" is used to indicate tower servers, while "R" is used for rack servers,[3] and "S" is storage rack server. Similarly, secondary letter "S" indicates single socket, while "D" indicates dual-socket.[3]
The ThinkServer family has been discontinued in 2019, and the new family of Intel servers is named ThinkSystem.
2017
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Memory: Up to 768 GB RDIMM\LV RDIMM DDR4 (24 slots)
2013
In September 2013, Lenovo announced the TS140 and the TS440 replacing the TS130 and TS430.[5]
TS140
The TS140 added USB 3.0 ports and an on-board 6 GB SATA storage controller supporting RAID 0/1/10/5. The TS140 was made significantly quieter, with Lenovo claiming as low as 26 db.[6] Using four 3.5" HDDs, it can support up to 24 TB of data storage.
Detailed specifications of the server are as follows:[7]
Processor:
Intel Xeon E3-1200 v3 series (up to quad core 3.7 GHz)
Intel Core i3 4000 series (up to dual core 3.7 GHz)
Intel Pentium G3200/G3400 series (up to dual core 3.4 GHz)
Intel Celeron G18 (up to dual core 2.9 GHz)
Chipset: Intel C226
RAM: up to 32 GB DDR3 ECC UDIMM
Graphics:
Intel HD Graphics
NVIDIA Quadro NVS 300 (512 MB)
NVIDIA Quadro K600 (1 GB)
Bays:
Two 5.25" (used for optical drive and additional 3.5-inch drives)
Two 3.5"
Optical drive: DVD-ROM or DVD±RW
Operating system:
Windows Server R2 (Foundation, Standard, Enterprise)
Windows Server 2012 (Foundation, Essentials, Standard)
Windows Small Business Server (Essentials, Standard, Premium Add-on)
Manageability:
ThinkServer EasyStartup, EasyUpdate, Power Planner, and Diagnostics
Intel Advanced Management Technology 9.0 with remote KVM (Xeon models)
Intel Standard Manageability tools (Pentium, Celeron and Core i3 models)
Trusted Platform Module
Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)
Weight: up to 28.66 lbs (13 kg)
Dimensions: 6.88” x 16.96” x 14.76”(175 mm x 431 mm x 375 mm)
Ports: Six USB 3.0, two USB 2.0, two DisplayPort, DB-15 VGA port, DB-9 serial port, RJ-45 GbE network port
TS440
2012
In November 2012, Lenovo's new Enterprise Product Group launched the TD330, featuring up to 192 GB of memory and supporting up to 16 processor cores.[8] It is built around Xeon E5-2400 processors from Intel and is available in energy-saving models compliant with Energy Star standards.[citation needed]
TD330
2011
Lenovo launched the ThinkServer models TS130 and TS430 in June 2011.
TS130
The TS130 was a ThinkServer model launched by Lenovo in 2011 primarily for small businesses.[9] This server was intended to replace Lenovo's 2010 entry-level offering, the TS200v.[9] The server was equipped with Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials along with Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) 7.0.[9] The TS130 was summarized by Andrew Jeffries, worldwide product manager for ThinkServer, as ”The TS130 offers a wonderful first-server solution to anyone that has a tiny IT staff or has no IT staff but needs a true server solution”.[9]
Detailed specifications of the server are as follows:[10]
Techpowerup, quoting Lenovo's press release, stated, "The all-new, highly scalable ThinkServer TS430 sets a new standard in its class with options for an enormous 16 TB of hot swap storage capacity, powerful SAS RAID data protection and redundant power choices for peace of mind. It suits demanding environments requiring high capacity, high performance and 24×7 uptime."[11] The press release also indicated that the TS430 was "rack-able" and offered features like hard disk drive access from the front of the server, as well as the ThinkServer Management Module with iKVM.[11]
The TS430 was announced in June 2011[11] by Lenovo with the following specifications:[12]
The TS200v was described by PCMag as a good choice for small businesses.[16] While the server offered adequate performance, the review indicated that the use of Windows Server 2008 R2 foundation required the use of a knowledgeable Windows technician to set up and configure the server.[16]
Additional specifications for the server are given below:[16]
Also released in 2010, the RD220 was a rack-mountable server, described by COMPUTERWORLD as “The Lenovo ThinkServer RD220 is a good middle of the road server with good build quality, redundancy and solid disk performance although there are better servers in this class in terms of overall features for your dollar.” [17]
The RD220 server offered the following specifications:[18]
The RS110 server was summed up by PCPro as being “a low-cost general purpose rack server with a good spec and a support package that will appeal to small business.”[25] The server was reported to resemble IBM's servers and incorporating the same level of build quality.[25]
The server's front panel offered two 3.5-inch drive bays.[25] The hard disks were mounted in removable carriers, despite the fact that the server only supported cold swap.[25] A single socket server, the processor on offer was the 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor.[25] An intense cooling system was incorporated, with a large heatsink and an array of pipes, with three small fans addressing cooling needs.[25] Despite the presence of three fans, the server's noise levels were low.[25] Power utilization was also low, with the server drawing 65 W when idle and 94 W at peak performance.[25]
RD120
The RD120 server was described by PCPro as “a good-value 2U rack server with a decent spec, plenty of room to upgrade, and a support package.”[26] This model was described as being “essentially an IBM System x3650” with “classy build quality”.[26]
The server supported up to six 3.5" SATA or SAS hot swap HDD.[26] Upgrades to the server included conversion options to eight 2.5 inch or four 3.5" HDD with an internal tape drive with external storage arrays.[26] Power consumption was recorded as being 45 W on standby, 203 W with the OS on idle, and 289 W with the processor's capabilities tested intensively.[26]
RD210
The RD210 server was released by Lenovo in 2009.[27] It was summarized by a reviewer of ZDNet as “Lenovo's RD210 makes perfect sense if you're a small business that just needs a grunty all-purpose 1RU server.”[27]
Detailed specifications of the server are as follows:[28]
RAM: up to 48 GB DDR3 (1, 2 or 4 GB Advanced ECC modules) R-DIMM (16 slots)
Operating system:
Windows Server 2008 (Standard or Enterprise)
Windows Small Business Server 2008 (Standard or Premium)
Windows Essential Business Server 2008 (Standard or Premium)
Windows Small Business Server 2003 (Standard or Premium)
Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 10 32/64 bit
Manageability:
Built-in IMM (optional IMM Premium)
EasyManage
Onboard virtualization connector
RS210
The RS210 was announced by Lenovo in September 2009, along with the TS200.[23] It was a rack server with specifications similar to those of the TS200.[29] The processor, chipset, and RAM were the same.[29] However, the four available hot swap bays were designed for 2.5 inch HDD.[29]
2008
The ThinkServer model released in 2008 by Lenovo was the TS100.
TS100
The TS100 was described by PCPro as having rock-solid build quality.[1] It was described as being very similar to IBM's X3200 M2 pedestal server.[1] The front of the server offered room for two 5.25" bays, beneath which was a hot swap bay with the capacity to support four HDD.[1] The server's side panel could be locked, while the bay cover could not be secured.[1] The hard disk bay was equipped with its own fan assembly, in spite of the 12 cm fan at the chassis’ rear.[1] Despite the presence of multiple fans, the TS100 was described as being very quiet after startup.[1]
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