Lenovo ThinkSystem SR850 V3 — 4-Socket Virtualization Consolidation Host
Consolidate dozens of VMs per node with four-socket core density in 2U.
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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.
4x Intel Xeon Scalable (up to 240 cores total)
Up to 8TB DDR5 (64 DIMM slots)
NVMe / SAS / SATA hot-swap (configurable); M.2 boot
Overview
This ThinkSystem SR850 V3 is configured as a high-core-count virtualization host that collapses sprawling two-socket fleets into fewer, denser nodes. It is specified for VMware vSphere and Hyper-V, tested for stability under heavy consolidation, and supplied warranty-backed through authorized Lenovo distribution.
Who This Solution Is For
Business Benefits
Fewer, denser nodes
Up to 240 cores per node lets you consolidate many hypervisor hosts into a smaller, easier-to-manage footprint.
License efficiency
Higher VM density per chassis can reduce per-socket software licensing and datacenter overhead.
Resilient by design
Redundant power, hot-swap storage, and XClarity management keep consolidated workloads highly available.
Typical Business Use Cases
VMware vSphere and Hyper-V consolidation
Private cloud and VDI back-end hosts
Mixed enterprise application stacks
Datacenter refresh and footprint reduction
Industry Applications
Technical Overview
The SR850 V3 pairs four 4th/5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors with up to 64 DDR5 DIMMs in a compact 2U chassis, delivering exceptional core and memory density per rack unit. PCIe Gen5 I/O, flexible NVMe/SAS storage, and the XClarity Controller provide the expansion and lifecycle automation virtualization fleets demand.
| CPU | 4x Intel Xeon Scalable (up to 240 cores total) |
| Memory | Up to 8TB DDR5 (64 DIMM slots) |
| Storage | NVMe / SAS / SATA hot-swap (configurable); M.2 boot |
| Form Factor | 2U four-socket rackmount |
| Networking | OCP 3.0 + PCIe Gen5 NICs; up to 100GbE |
| Management | Lenovo XClarity Controller + XClarity Administrator |
| Power | Redundant hot-swap PSUs (N+1) |
| Warranty | Lenovo 3-year (upgradeable to 5-year, on-site) |
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 four sockets instead of two two-socket servers?
A single four-socket node consolidates more VMs per chassis, simplifies management, and can lower per-socket licensing and power versus two separate two-socket hosts. We model the trade-off against your estate.
How many VMs can one node host?
It depends on per-VM vCPU and RAM, but high-core SR850 V3 nodes routinely host dozens of production VMs. We right-size CPU and memory to your consolidation ratio.
Does it fit our existing Lenovo management?
Yes — it uses the XClarity Controller and integrates with XClarity Administrator for fleet-wide imaging, firmware, and lifecycle automation.
Hardware Assistance
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