Lenovo ThinkSystem SR588 Rack Server (LENOVOSR588004)

Lenovo SR588 is a 2U Rack Server with Xeon Bronze 3204, 32GB RAM, 8×2.5 drive support, RAID controller, and scalable performance for enterprise workloads. Identify it by part number rather than appearance: parts in this class frequently look the same across generations that will not work in each other’s place.

What to check before you buy. Three things decide whether a server will suit the job. The generation, because the processors, memory and controllers that fit one generation generally do not fit the next even where the chassis looks identical. The drive configuration, because a chassis built for small form factor disks cannot take large form factor ones without a different cage and backplane. And how it is specified to be populated, since a second processor usually needs its own heatsink and may enable memory slots that are otherwise unusable. It is also worth asking what is physically included: rails, bezel, drive carriers and the remote management licence are all commonly sold separately from the chassis.

How we supply it. Supplied new where available, otherwise as tested stock with warranty, subject to availability. Send us the host model along with the part number and we will check compatibility before you commit. We reply by the next working day.

The Lenovo ThinkSystem SR588 (SKU: LENOVOSR588004) is a 2U rack server designed for enterprise and SMB data center workloads. It belongs to the SR500 series and targets virtualization, storage services, and general-purpose IT infrastructure.

This configuration uses an Intel Xeon Bronze 3204 processor (6 cores, 1.90 GHz) with 32GB TruDDR4 memory. As a result, it delivers reliable entry-level compute performance. In addition, the platform supports up to 2× Intel Xeon Scalable processors and scales memory up to 1TB across 16 DIMM slots. Therefore, it allows efficient scaling for growing workloads.

The system provides flexible storage architecture. It supports 8× 2.5″ hot-swap drive bays in this configuration. Moreover, the SR588 platform supports up to 16× 2.5″ or 12× 3.5″ drives with NVMe capability via AnyBay technology. This enables mixing SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives in the same system. As a result, it improves deployment flexibility and storage performance.

For storage control, this SKU includes a RAID 730i controller. Therefore, it enables hardware RAID functionality for data protection and optimized performance.

For networking, the system includes 2×1GbE Ethernet interfaces. In addition, it supports higher-speed connectivity such as 10GbE through PCIe and LOM expansion. It also provides multiple PCIe 3.0 slots for I/O scalability and accelerator integration.

The SR588 fits enterprise data centers, SMB deployments, and branch environments. It works well as a virtualization host, file server, or application platform. Furthermore, it supports platforms such as VMware, Hyper-V, and Linux, along with Lenovo XClarity for centralized management.

For reliability, the system includes a 550W power supply with support for redundancy. It also uses hot-swappable drives, fans, and power components. Therefore, it ensures continuous operation and high availability.

Key Features:

• 2U rack server with Intel Xeon Bronze 3204 processor and 32GB RAM
• Scalable to 2 CPUs and up to 1TB TruDDR4 memory
• 8× 2.5″ hot-swap bays with support for NVMe via AnyBay
• RAID 730i controller for hardware RAID and data protection
• 2×1GbE networking with scalable expansion options
• Hot-swappable components with redundant power support