Lenovo ThinkSystem SR868 Rack Server (R868003)

The Lenovo ThinkSystem SR868 (SKU: R868003 / LENOVOSR868003) is a 4U enterprise rack server designed for high-performance data center workloads. It belongs to the SR800 series and targets virtualization, database processing, and analytics platforms.

This configuration uses 2× Intel Xeon Bronze 5117 processors and 64GB TruDDR4 memory. As a result, it delivers stable compute performance for enterprise environments. In addition, the platform supports up to 4 processors and scales memory up to 6TB across 48 DIMM slots. This ensures strong scalability for future expansion.

The system provides flexible storage architecture. It supports up to 16× 2.5″ SAS/SATA drives or up to 8× NVMe SSDs. Moreover, it supports mirrored M.2 drives for OS boot. This improves both performance and deployment flexibility.

For networking, this SKU includes 4×1GbE ports via a 730i adapter. Furthermore, it supports higher-speed connectivity such as 10/25/40GbE and InfiniBand through PCIe expansion. It also provides up to 11 PCIe slots for I/O scalability and GPU support.

The SR868 fits enterprise and cloud data centers. It works well as a virtualization host, database server, or analytics platform. Additionally, it supports technologies such as Intel Optane persistent memory and Lenovo XClarity for centralized management.

For reliability, the system includes dual 1100W hot-swappable power supplies. It also uses redundant cooling fans to ensure continuous operation. Overall, it delivers scalability, flexibility, and high availability in a 4U form factor.

Key Features:

• 4U rack server with 2× Intel Xeon Bronze 5117 processors and 64GB RAM
• Scalable to 4 CPUs and up to 6TB TruDDR4 memory
• Flexible storage: up to 16× 2.5″ SAS/SATA or 8× NVMe drives
• 4×1GbE networking with expansion to high-speed interfaces
• Up to 11 PCIe slots with optional GPU support
• Dual 1100W redundant hot-swappable power supplies