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Lenovo 7DCEA01VNA ThinkSystem ST250 V3 Tower Server - Intel Xeon E-2488 3. 20 GHz Octa-core - 16 GB TruDDR5 RAM - 10 Drive Bays - 800W PSU
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Product Features
Technical Overview
At the core of the ThinkSystem ST250 V3 is an Intel Xeon E-2488 processor running at 3.20 GHz with eight cores and 16 MB of cache, providing substantial processing power for multi-threaded applications. The system leverages Intel's C266 chipset and supports TruDDR5 memory technology, which operates at 4.80 GHz to improve data throughput and reduce latency for server workloads.
Storage flexibility is a key strength, with ten total drive bays including eight internal 2.5" small form factor bays that are hot-swappable, allowing for easy maintenance and scalability. The Serial ATA/600 controller with Intel VROC enables efficient storage management, while four PCIe expansion slots (x4, x16, x4, x4) support additional networking, storage, or GPU cards.
This section brings together practical product details such as Number of Processors Supported, Number of Processors Installed, Processor Type, Chipset Manufacturer, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
Key Product Advantages
The ThinkSystem ST250 V3 combines enterprise reliability with tower server affordability, offering features like hot-swappable drive bays and power supplies to minimize downtime. Its built-in security features, including TPM 2.0 and chassis intrusion detection, protect sensitive data in business environments.
Expandable Storage Architecture
With ten drive bays and support for SATA/600 storage, this server can scale from basic configurations to substantial storage arrays, making it suitable for data-intensive applications.
- 8 hot-swappable 2.5" bays
- Intel VROC controller
- Supports RAID configurations
Robust Remote Management
Lenovo's XClarity Controller provides comprehensive out-of-band management, allowing administrators to monitor system health, deploy updates, and troubleshoot issues remotely without impacting server operations.
- Remote power control
- Hardware monitoring
- Firmware updates
Deployment / Use Cases
The ST250 V3 tower server is designed for diverse business environments where rack space is limited or where a standalone server solution is preferred. Its balance of performance, storage capacity, and manageability makes it effective for roles such as a departmental file server, virtualization host, or application server in small offices.
For growing businesses, this server supports incremental expansion, allowing organizations to start with the base configuration and add memory, storage, or PCIe cards as needs evolve. It is also well-suited for remote or branch office deployments where centralized IT management is required but physical access is limited.
Virtualization Platform
With its octa-core processor and support for up to 128 GB of memory, the ST250 V3 can host multiple virtual machines for server consolidation, improving resource utilization and reducing hardware footprint.
- Supports hypervisors like VMware ESXi
- Ideal for small-scale virtualization
- Reduces physical server count
Business Application Server
This server reliably runs critical applications such as databases, email servers, or line-of-business software, with ECC memory ensuring data accuracy and Gigabit Ethernet providing fast network connectivity.
- Stable for 24/7 operations
- Compatible with Windows Server and Linux
- Suitable for SMB workloads
Physical Profile
Housed in a tower chassis measuring 17.50 inches in height, 6.90 inches in width, and 22.80 inches in depth, the ST250 V3 offers a compact footprint suitable for office environments or server closets. Weighing approximately 52.80 pounds, it is robust yet manageable for installation without specialized rack equipment.
The tower design includes front-accessible drive bays and ports for easy maintenance, and its construction supports standard power cords with C13 connectors. The chassis also features security enhancements like a padlock loop and Kensington cable slot to prevent unauthorized physical access.
- Width
- 6.90" (175.26 mm)
- Depth
- 22.80" (579.12 mm)
- Height
- 17.50" (444.50 mm)
- Weight
- 52.80 lb (23950 g)
What's in the Box
This server ships with all essential components for quick setup, including the ThinkSystem ST250 V3 7DCEA01VNA server unit, a power cord, and documentation to guide installation and configuration.
Highlights
- Intel Xeon E-2488 3.20 GHz octa-core processor with 16 MB cache for high-performance computing
- 16 GB of TruDDR5 ECC memory installed, expandable to 128 GB for demanding workloads
- Ten total drive bays with eight hot-swappable 2.5" SFF bays for flexible storage expansion
- Gigabit Ethernet with two RJ-45 ports providing fast and reliable network connectivity
- 800W hot-swappable power supply with support for dual PSUs for enhanced power redundancy
- XClarity Controller for comprehensive remote management and system monitoring
- Supports Windows Server 2022 and multiple Linux distributions for OS flexibility
- Tower form factor with compact dimensions ideal for office or small server room deployments
- Three-year limited warranty with onsite service for reliable long-term support
- Energy Star 4.0 and EPEAT Bronze certifications for energy-efficient operation
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Lenovo Group Limited |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 7DCEA01VNA |
| Brand Name | Lenovo |
| Product Line | ThinkSystem |
| Product Series | ST250 V3 |
| Product Model | 7DCEA01VNA |
| Product Name | ThinkSystem ST250 V3 7DCEA01VNA Server |
| Product Type | Server |
| Processor | |
| Number of Processors Supported | 1 |
| Number of Processors Installed | 1 |
| Processor Type | Xeon |
| Processor Model | E-2488 |
| Processor Core | Octa-core (8 Core) |
| Processor Speed | 3.20 GHz |
| Cache | 16 MB |
| Chipset | |
| Chipset Manufacturer | Intel |
| Chipset Model | C266 |
| Memory | |
| Standard Memory | 16 GB |
| Maximum Memory Supported | 128 GB |
| Memory Technology | TruDDR5 |
| Memory Clock Speed | 4.80 GHz |
| Number of Occupied Memory Slots | 1 |
| Error Checking | ECC |
| Signal Processing | Unregistered (Unbuffered) |
| Controllers | |
| Controller Type | Serial ATA/600 |
| Controller Model | Intel VROC |
| I/O Expansions | |
| Number of Total Expansion Bays | 10 |
| Number of External 5.25" Bays | 2 |
| Number of Internal 2.5" Bays | 8 |
| Number of SFF Bays | 8 |
| Hot Swappable Bays | Yes |
| Total Number of Expansion Slots | 4 |
| PCI Express Details | 4x PCIe slots (x4, x16, x4, x4) |
| Display & Graphics | |
| Graphics Memory Capacity | 16 MB |
| Network & Communication | |
| Ethernet Technology | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| Total Number of USB Ports | 7 |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Network (RJ-45) | Yes |
| Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports | 2 |
| VGA | Yes |
| Remote Management | Yes |
| Remote Management Controller | XClarity Controller |
| Operating System | |
| Operating System Supported | Windows Server 2022,Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8,Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.2,Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.9,Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.3,SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP5,Ubuntu 22.04 LTS x64,Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.10,Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4,SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP6,Ubuntu 24.04 LTS x64 |
| Power Description | |
| Input Voltage | 120 V AC,230 V AC |
| Number of Power Supplies Supported | 2 |
| Number of Power Supplies Installed | 1 |
| Plug/Connector Type | C13 |
| Maximum Power Supply Wattage | 800 W |
| Hot Swappable Power Supply | Yes |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Package Contents | ThinkSystem ST250 V3 7DCEA01VNA Server Documentation Flyer Power Cord |
| Security Features | Power-on password Administrator's Password Trusted Platform Module, supporting TPM 2.0. Padlock loop and Kensington Cable Slot Chassis Intrusion Switch |
| Energy Star | Yes |
| Environmentally Friendly | Yes |
| Environmental Certification | GREENGUARD,China Environmental Labeling Program (CELP),Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool Bronze (EPEAT Bronze) |
| Energy Efficiency Certification | China Energy Conservation Program (CECP),ENERGY STAR 4.0 |
| Energy Efficiency Compliance | Energy-related Products Directive Lot 9 (ErP Lot 9) |
| Environmental Compliance | Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Form Factor | Tower |
| Height | 17.50" (444.50 mm) |
| Width | 6.90" (175.26 mm) |
| Depth | 22.80" (579.12 mm) |
| Weight (Approximate) | 52.80 lb (23950 g) |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | 3 Year |
| Additional Warranty Information | Three-year customer-replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty with 9x5 next business day (NBD) |
User Manual
FAQ
What processor does the Lenovo ThinkSystem ST250 V3 server use?
This server is equipped with an Intel Xeon E-2488 processor, which operates at 3.20 GHz and features eight cores (octa-core) with 16 MB of cache. This processor provides enterprise-grade performance suitable for server workloads like virtualization, database management, and file serving, with built-in security features for business environments.
How much memory is installed, and what is the maximum supported?
The ThinkSystem ST250 V3 comes with 16 GB of TruDDR5 ECC unregistered memory installed in one slot. It supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory, allowing for significant expansion as your business grows or workload demands increase, ensuring smooth multitasking and data integrity with error-correcting code (ECC) technology.
What storage options are available with this server?
This server includes ten total drive bays: two external 5.25" bays and eight internal 2.5" small form factor bays that are hot-swappable. It uses a Serial ATA/600 controller with Intel VROC for efficient storage management, supporting configurations that can scale from basic storage to more complex setups with RAID for data redundancy and performance.
What networking features does the ST250 V3 offer?
The server features Gigabit Ethernet technology with two RJ-45 ports, providing high-speed network connectivity for data transfer and server communications. This allows for reliable uplinks in business networks, supporting critical workloads and reducing cabling complexity with standard Ethernet connections.
Can this server be managed remotely?
Yes, the ThinkSystem ST250 V3 includes Lenovo's XClarity Controller for remote management. This enables administrators to monitor system health, perform firmware updates, and troubleshoot issues out-of-band without needing physical access to the server, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing downtime in distributed IT environments.
What operating systems are supported by this server?
This server supports a wide range of server operating systems, including Windows Server 2022 and various Linux distributions such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and Ubuntu LTS versions. This compatibility allows businesses to choose the OS that best fits their application needs and IT infrastructure, though no operating system is pre-installed.
What processor or CPU is listed for this server or storage platform?
This product uses the 1 processor for everyday performance and multitasking.
What processor speed is listed?
This product uses the 3.20 GHz processor for everyday performance and multitasking.