Lenovo ThinkSystem ST250 V3 Tower Server
The Lenovo ThinkSystem ST250 V3 is a reliable and scalable single-socket tower server designed for small and medium businesses, remote offices, branch locations, education environments, and enterprise applications that require dependable server performance. Combining powerful Intel Xeon processing, DDR5 ECC memory support, flexible storage options, and advanced management capabilities, this server provides a strong foundation for business workloads.
This Lenovo ST250 V3 configuration is equipped with an Intel Xeon 6353P processor running at 2.7GHz with Turbo Boost speeds of up to 5.4GHz, 24MB cache, and 8 cores for efficient multitasking and demanding business applications. It includes 16GB DDR5 ECC memory, four 3.5-inch hot-swap drive bays, onboard SATA software RAID, an 800W Titanium hot-swap power supply, and Lenovo XClarity Controller 2 Platinum management capabilities. The part number / SKU for this model is 7DCEA04WEA.
The Lenovo ThinkSystem ST250 V3 Tower Server delivers enterprise-grade performance in a compact tower design. Built for growing businesses, it provides flexible expansion, reliable data protection, efficient power management, and simplified administration. With Intel Xeon processing, DDR5 ECC memory, PCIe expansion support, RAID options, and remote management through Lenovo XClarity Controller 2, the ST250 V3 is well suited for file services, business applications, virtualization, database workloads, and other professional IT environments.
Reliable Server Performance for Growing Businesses
Designed as a mainstream 1-socket tower server, the Lenovo ThinkSystem ST250 V3 provides a balance between performance, flexibility, and affordability. It supports Intel Xeon E-2400 Series processors and Intel Pentium processors, delivering dependable computing power for everyday business operations.
The server supports up to 128GB of DDR5 ECC UDIMM memory at 4800MHz, helping improve system responsiveness while maintaining data integrity through error correction technology. ECC memory reduces the risk of crashes caused by memory errors, making the server suitable for workloads that require consistent uptime.
Powerful Intel Xeon Processing and Expansion Options
The Lenovo ThinkSystem ST250 V3 supports advanced processor technology and flexible hardware expansion for future upgrades. This configuration includes the Intel Xeon 6353P eight-core processor with high clock speeds and efficient performance for professional workloads.
Key performance and expansion capabilities include:
Flexible Storage and RAID Support
The ST250 V3 provides versatile storage configurations to meet different business requirements. This model includes four 3.5-inch hot-swap drive bays, allowing drives to be replaced quickly with minimal downtime.
Storage capabilities include:
Using SSD storage can significantly improve application responsiveness, reducing loading times and increasing input/output performance compared with traditional hard drives.
Designed for High Availability and Easy Maintenance
The Lenovo ThinkSystem ST250 V3 is built for businesses that require dependable operation and simplified servicing. Tool-less access allows administrators to quickly install upgrades or replace components without complicated procedures.
Reliability and service features include:
Advanced Server Management and Security
The ThinkSystem ST250 V3 includes Lenovo XClarity Controller 2 Platinum, providing advanced monitoring and management functionality. IT administrators can remotely monitor system health, manage configurations, and respond quickly to issues.
Management and security capabilities include:
Energy Efficient Business Server Solution
The Lenovo ST250 V3 is designed to reduce operating costs while maintaining strong performance. Efficient components and intelligent power management help lower energy consumption and improve overall system efficiency.
Energy-saving technologies include:
Ideal Applications for Lenovo ThinkSystem ST250 V3
The Lenovo ThinkSystem ST250 V3 is suitable for a wide range of professional environments where reliable server performance and expandability are required.
Common applications include:
With its combination of Intel Xeon power, flexible storage, enterprise management tools, and dependable tower design, the Lenovo ThinkSystem ST250 V3 provides a practical server platform for organisations looking to build a reliable IT infrastructure.
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Specifications | |
| Product Code | 7DCEA04WEA |
| Standard specifications | |
| Components | Specification |
| Machine type | 7DCF - 1 year warranty |
| 7DCE - 3 year warranty | |
| Form factor | Tower (can be installed in a rack with the available Rack Mount Kit) |
| Processor | One Intel processor. Choose from: |
| Intel Xeon E-2400 Series processors ("Raptor Lake-E") up to to 8 cores, with core speeds up to 3.5 GHz | |
| Intel Pentium G7400 and G7400T processors ("Alder Lake-R") with 2 cores, with core speeds up to 3.7 GHz | |
| Chipset | Intel Rocket Lake PCH-S, C266 |
| Memory | Four DIMM sockets supporting Lenovo TruDDR5 DIMMs at 4400 MHz (Xeon processors) or 4400 MHz (Pentium processors). Support ECC UDIMMs. |
| Memory maximum | Up to 128 GB using 4x 32 GB UDIMMs. |
| Memory protection | Error-correcting code (ECC) |
| Disk drive bays | Available configurations: |
| 8x or 16x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap drive bays | |
| 4x or 8x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap drive bays | |
| Both 4x 3.5-inch and 8x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap drive bays | |
| Up to 8x 3.5-inch simple-swap SATA drive bays | |
| 6x 3.5-inch simple-swap SATA drive bays + 2x 3.5-inch simple-swap NVMe drive bay | |
| In addition, the ST250 V3 supports two M.2 drives installed in an M.2 adapter which is installed in PCIe slot. | |
| Maximum internal storage | 2.5-inch drives: |
| 122.88TB using 16x 7.68TB 2.5-inch SATA SSDs | |
| 38.4TB using 16x 2.4TB 2.5-inch HS HDDs | |
| 3.5-inch drives: | |
| 176TB using 8x 22TB 3.5-inch SAS HS HDDs | |
| 61.4TB using 8x 7.68TB 3.5-inch SATA HS SSDs | |
| Intermix of SAS and SATA is supported. | |
| Storage controller | Onboard 6 Gb SATA for simple-swap drive configurations, using Intel VROC SATA RAID, supporting RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 50 |
| 12 Gb SAS/SATA RAID adapters | |
| 12 Gb SAS/SATA host bus adapters | |
| Optical drive bays | Two half-height 5.25-inch bays for optical or tape drives. Supports SATA DVD-ROM or DVD-RW (multiburner). Note: If the onboard SATA controller is used to connect the drive bays, then only 6 drives can be installed if an optical drive is installed. |
| Tape drive bays | Two half-height 5.25-inch bays for optical or tape drives. Support for one RDX drive. |
| Network interfaces | Two integrated Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE-T ports (RJ-45) based on Broadcom BCM5720 embedded controller, one can be shared with XCC for systems management. Third dedicated Gigabit Ethernet port for XCC systems management. |
| PCI Expansion slots | Four PCIe slots (1x PCIe 5.0, 3x PCIe 4.0) as follows: |
| Slot 1: PCIe G4 x4 (x4 slot, open-ended) 25W full-height half-length | |
| Slot 2: PCIe G5 x16 (x16 slot, closed-ended) 75W full-height half-length | |
| Slot 3: PCIe G4 x4 (x4 slot, open-ended) 25W full-height half-length | |
| Slot 4: PCIe G4 x4 (x8 slot, closed-ended) 25W full-height half-length | |
| Ports | Front: |
| One USB 3.2 G1 (5 Gb/s) port | |
| One USB 2.0 port (also for XClarity Mobile connectivity for local systems management) | |
| Rear: | |
| Four USB 3.2 G1 (5 Gb/s) ports | |
| One VGA video | |
| One RJ-45 systems management | |
| Two RJ-45 GbE network ports | |
| One serial port | |
| Internal: | |
| One internal USB 3.0 port for RDX drive | |
| Cooling | Supports ASHRAE A2 environments. Certain configurations support ASHRAE A3. Two or three fixed system fans depending on the drive bay configuration. Additional fans attached to the processor heat sink and in the power supplies. |
| Power supply | Model dependent choices |
| One fixed 300W power supply: 80 PLUS Platinum certified, ErP Lot 9 compliant | |
| One fixed 500W power supply: 80 PLUS Gold certified | |
| Two hot-swap 800W redundant power supplies, 80 PLUS Platinum certified, Energy Star and ErP Lot 9 compliant. | |
| Hot-swap parts | Hard drives and 800W power supplies |
| Systems management | Operator panel with status LEDs. XClarity Controller2 (XCC2) embedded management, XClarity Administrator centralized infrastructure delivery, XClarity Integrator plugins, and XClarity Energy Manager centralized server power management. Optional XClarity Controller Advanced to enable remote control functions. |
| Security features | Power-on password, administrator's password, Trusted Platform Module, supporting TPM 2.0. Optional chassis intrusion switch. Padlock loop and Kensington cable slot and optional lockable front door for physical security. |
| Video | G200 graphics with 16 MB memory, integrated into the XClarity Controller. For use with local Administrator functions (not designed for workstation use). Maximum resolution is 1920x1200 32bpp at 60Hz. |
| Operating systems supported | Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi. See the Operating systems section for specifics. |
| Dimensions | Width: 176 mm (6.9 inches), Height: 444 mm (17.5 inches), Depth: 578 mm (22.8 inches). See Physical and electrical specifications for details. |
| Weight | Fully configured: 23.95 kg (52 lb) (3.5" config), or 15.81 kg (2.5" config) |
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