Lenovo ThinkSystem SR685a V3 — 8x H200 SXM, AMD EPYC 9005
AMD EPYC Turin paired with 8x H200 for high-throughput generative AI.
We help you choose, configure, and deliver the right system — no obligation.
Configuration at a Glance
Tailored per engagement. Full technical overview below.
Configuration Options
Core specifications for this system. Every component is configurable to your workload — request a quote for a tailored build.
8× NVIDIA H200 SXM5, 141GB HBM3e each
2× 5th Gen AMD EPYC 9005 'Turin', up to 128 cores each
TruDDR5 up to 6000MHz, 24 DIMM slots
Up to 16× hot-swap PCIe Gen5 NVMe
Overview
The ThinkSystem SR685a V3 combines eight NVSwitch-linked NVIDIA H200 SXM GPUs with dual 5th Gen AMD EPYC 9005 'Turin' processors in an 8U chassis tuned for generative AI throughput. Nexus Compute specifies, configures, and tests each system to your memory, storage, and fabric targets, delivered warranty-backed through authorized Lenovo channels.
Who This Solution Is For
Business Benefits
Massive CPU headroom
Dual EPYC 9005 Turin CPUs reach up to 256 cores so data pipelines never starve the eight H200 GPUs.
Generative AI throughput
NVSwitch-coupled H200 GPUs with fast PCIe Gen5 paths sustain high-volume training and inference.
Lenovo serviceability
XClarity management and Lenovo support bring enterprise lifecycle operations to dense GPU nodes.
Typical Business Use Cases
Generative and large language model fine-tuning
High-throughput production inference serving
CPU-intensive data preprocessing alongside GPU training
Mixed training and serving on a single node
Industry Applications
Technical Overview
An 8U platform on the NVIDIA HGX H200 baseboard with NVLink and NVSwitch, driven by dual 5th Gen AMD EPYC 9005 'Turin' CPUs with TruDDR5 memory at up to 6000MHz across 24 DIMM slots. PCIe Gen5 connectivity links GPUs, CPUs, NVMe, and networking, with up to 16 hot-swap NVMe drives.
| GPU / Accelerator | 8× NVIDIA H200 SXM5, 141GB HBM3e each |
| GPU Interconnect | NVLink + NVSwitch fully connected |
| CPU | 2× 5th Gen AMD EPYC 9005 'Turin', up to 128 cores each |
| Memory | TruDDR5 up to 6000MHz, 24 DIMM slots |
| Storage | Up to 16× hot-swap PCIe Gen5 NVMe |
| Networking / Fabric | 400GbE or NDR InfiniBand adapters (configurable) |
| Form Factor | 8U rackmount, air-cooled |
| Management | Lenovo XClarity Controller |
| Warranty | Lenovo support, configurable term |
Specifications are indicative and configured to each engagement. Request a quote for a configuration tailored to your requirements.
Warranty, Support & Fulfillment
Every system ships from an authorized channel, configured and tested, with the documentation enterprise buyers need — backed by warranty and a dedicated account team.
Enterprise Warranty
Full manufacturer warranty with optional on-site, next-business-day support and extended coverage.
Authorized Channel
Sourced through Tier-1 distribution and OEM partners — never grey market. Asset & warranty records included.
Lead Time & Deployment
48-hour quotes, then configured, burn-in tested, and delivered on a committed schedule.
Nationwide Fulfillment
Coordinated logistics, rack-and-stack, and delivery wherever your infrastructure lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose EPYC 9005 over a Xeon-based H200 node?
EPYC 9005 Turin offers very high core counts and PCIe Gen5 lane density, which benefits data-heavy preprocessing and serving pipelines feeding the GPUs. We help you weigh it against Xeon-based platforms based on your workload mix.
Can this node both train and serve?
Yes. The 1.1TB of pooled HBM3e and large CPU core count make it well suited to mixed fine-tuning and high-throughput inference on one node. We configure storage and networking for your blend.
What are the power and cooling requirements?
This is a high-power 8U air-cooled system for data center deployment. We confirm rack power, airflow, and thermal headroom during the quote.
Hardware Assistance
Configure the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR685a V3 — 8x H200 SXM, AMD EPYC 9005 with Nexus Compute
Tell us your requirements and a hardware specialist will help you specify, configure, and quote the right system — typically within two business days. No obligation.