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Lenovo ThinkSystem SR550 server vs Lenovo ThinkSystem SR590 server Intel® Xeon® 4108

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  • 71specifications compared
  • 4differ
  • 67identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Memory slots
    • ThinkSystem SR550 server:24x DIMM
    • ThinkSystem SR590 server Intel® Xeon® 4108:16
  • Maximum internal memory
    • ThinkSystem SR550 server:3 TB
    • ThinkSystem SR590 server Intel® Xeon® 4108:1 TB
  • Supported RAID controllers
    • ThinkSystem SR550 server:530-8i
    • ThinkSystem SR590 server Intel® Xeon® 4108:930-8i 2GB Flash
  • Storage relative humidity (H-H)
    • ThinkSystem SR550 server:8 - 90%
    • ThinkSystem SR590 server Intel® Xeon® 4108:-40 - 70%

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Comparison of SR550, SR590
102 specifications
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Xeon®Intel® Xeon®
Processor generation1st Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable1st Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable
Processor model41084108
Processor frequency1.8 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor boost frequency3 GHz3 GHz
Processor cores88
Processor cache11 MB11 MB
Memory channels supported by processorHeptaHepta
Number of processors installed11
Thermal Design Power (TDP)85 W85 W
Processor cache typeL3L3
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUPI
ECC supported by processorYesYes
Embedded options availableNoNo
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Maximum internal memory supported by processor768 GB768 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes4848
Memory clock speeds supported by processor2400 MHz2400 MHz
Memory types supported by processorDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of QPI links22
Processor codeSR3GJSR3GJ
Processor codenameSkylakeSkylake
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor package size76.0 x 56.5 mm76.0 x 56.5 mm
Processor socketLGA 3647 (Socket P)LGA 3647 (Socket P)
Processor threads1616
Scalability2S2S
SteppingU0U0
Supported instruction setsAVX, AVX 2.0, AVX-512, SSE4.2AVX, AVX 2.0, AVX-512, SSE4.2
Tcase77 °C77 °C
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Memory2 differ
Internal memory16 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
ECCYesYes
Memory clock speed2666 MHz2666 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)1 x 16 GB1 x 16 GB
Memory slotsDiffers24x DIMM16
Maximum internal memoryDiffers3 TB1 TB
Storage1 differ
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Supported HDD sizes2.5"2.5"
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, JBOD0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60, JBOD
Supported RAID controllersDiffers530-8i930-8i 2GB Flash
Hot-swapYesYes
Optical drive typeNoNo
Supported storage drive interfacesSAS, Serial ATA IIISAS, Serial ATA III
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum storage capacityKnown for one61.4 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Total storage capacityKnown for one0 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatrox G200
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x8 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
PCI Express x8 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Performance managementXClarity StandardXClarity Standard
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)YesYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for one1.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Windows Server 2016/2012 R2. Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.3/6.9. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP2/11 SP4. VMware ESXi 6.5/6.0 U3
Processor special featuresidentical
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel TSX-NIYesYes
Intel TSX-NI version1.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyYesYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK ID123544123544
Poweridentical
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportYesYes
Power supply750 W750 W
Number of redundant power supplies supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of redundant power supplies installed11
Power supply input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs8 - 90%-40 - 70%
Operating altitude0 - 3048 m0 - 3048 m
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 45 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-10 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one8 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width482 mm482 mm
Depth763.7 mm763.7 mm
Height86.5 mm86.5 mm
Other featuresidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for oneRack (2U)Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack mountingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rack railsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Redundant fans supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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