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RD550 Motherboard 202120 2014 LENOVO. ALL RIGHTS criptionRear backplane power connectorSATA connector for ODDAnyRAID connector 1 (PCIe lanes)AnyRAID connector 2 (PCIe lanes)BatterySATA 0-3 connectorSATA 4-7 connectorControl panel connector 2 (Display Port)Control panel connector 1AnyFabric connector 2Rear backplane connectorRiser card assembly 1 slotDisplayPort connectorEthernet connector for system management (RJ-45)USB 3.0 connectors (2)ThinkServer Trusted Platform Module connectorAnyFabric connector 2SD module connectorSerial port connectorRiser card assembly 2 slotThinkServer System Manager Module PremiumConnectorRedundant power supply connector 2Microprocessor socket 2Redundant power supply connector 1RAID key connectorIntrusion connectorSystem fan 8 connectorCPU2 memory 6 slots(CPU2 DIMM CHA,B)System fan 7 connectorSystem fan 6 connectorSystem fan 5 connectorCPU2 memory 6 slots(CPU2 DIMM CHC,D)Backplane power connectorSystem fan 4 connectorCPU1 memory 6 slots(CPU1 DIMM CHA,B)System fan 3 connectorMicroprocessor socket 1System fan 2 connectorSystem fan 1 connectorCPU1 memory 6 slots(CPU1 DIMM CHC,D)

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RD650 Motherboard 20212223242526272829303132333422 2014 LENOVO. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.DescriptionSATA connector 1 (ports 4-7)AnyRAID connector 0-1SATA connector 0 (ports 0-3)Front panel connector 2Front panel connector 1Coin-cell batterySATA connector (optical drive)AnyFabric connectorRAID upgrade key connectorSD module connectorRiser card assembly 1 slotPCIe slot 4TPM connectorThinkServer System Manager connectorRear-backplane signal connectorRiser card assembly 2 slotPCIe slot 7PCIe slot 8Rear-backplane power connectorFront-backplane power connectorIntrusion switch connectorPower-distribution-board connectorSystem fan 6 connectorMicroprocessor 2 memory slots (6)System fan 5 connectorMicroprocessor 2 socketSystem fan 4 connectorMicroprocessor 2 memory slots (6)System fan 3 connectorMicroprocessor 1 memory slots (6)System fan 2 connectorMicroprocessor 1 socketSystem fan 1 connectorMicroprocessor 1 memory slots (6)

RD550 Expansion & ConnectivityRiser IDRC5Slot #TypeProcessorConnectionForm FactorBusWidthMechanicalWidthComments2,31PCIe 3.02CPU2LPx16x16Slot #2 for 3.5“ chassis w/ rear drive bays, slot#3 for 2.5” chassis w/ 2nd AnyFabric mezz1PCIe 3.02CPU1LPx8x162.5” chassis only2PCIe 3.0CPU1LPx8x82.5” chassis only1PCIe 3.0CPU1LPx16x163.5” chassis onlyRC6aRC6b Riser Card 5 in System Board Slot 2:-Functional rear viewSlot 2 or 3* LP PCIe x16 slotCPU2 Riser Card 6a in System Board Slot 1:RC6bD(RC6aPower Supply(PS1)DFor 3.5″ chassis w/ rear 2.5″ drivesSlot 1 LP PCIe x16 slot 2014 LENOVO. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.1.2.2x 2.5" DrivesUSB2.5" Chassis Rear (3 Slots 2 Mezz)Riser (x16)Riser (x16)LP (x8) (1)LP(x8) (2)LP(x16)(3)Power SupplyL (2)(PS2)Mezz 1 (x8) E USB RJ45 DPMezz 2 (x8)DB9Riser Card 6b in System Board Slot 1:-23Power Supply(PS1)RC5 For 2.5″ chassis w/ 2nd AnyFabric mezz1 Slot on either side of riserSlot 1 LP PCIe x8 slotSlot 2 LP PCIe x8 slotRC5-CPU13.5" Chassis Rear (2) Slots 1 Mezz)Riser (x16)Riser (x16)LP (x16) (1)LP (x16) (2)Power SupplyL(PS2)Mezz 1 (x8) E (2) RJ45 DPDB9Can be slot 2 or slot 3 depending on whether riser 6a or 6b is installedElectrically compliant w/ 3.0 spec, external connector area not mechanically compliant withspec. All currently supported cards have no issues.

RD650 Expansion & ConnectivityRiser IDNoneSlot #TypeProcessorConnectionForm FactorBusWidthMechanicalWidth4PCIe 3.0CPU2LPx8x167PCIe 3.0CPU2LPx8x168PCIe 3.0CPU2LPx8x165PCIe 3.0CPU2FH/HLx8x166PCIe 3.01CPU2FH/HLx8x161PCIe 3.0CPU1FH/HLx8x162PCIe 3.0CPU1FH/HLx8x163PCIe 3.01CPU1FH/HLx8x165PCIe 3.0CPU2FH/FLx16x16Not supported in 3.5” or hybrid chassis; double wide slot (GPU)1PCIe 3.0CPU1FH/FLx16x16Not supported in 3.5” or hybrid chassis; double wide slot (GPU)3PCIe 3.01CPU1FH/HLx8x16Not supported in 3.5” or hybrid chassisCommentsA1B1A2B21.24 2014 LENOVO. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.Electrically compliant w/ 3.0 spec, external connector area not mechanicallycompliant with spec. All currently supported cards have no issues.

RD650 Expansion & Connectivity (continued)Chassis Rear Layout4 Riser OptionsA Riser Card A1 in system board riser slot 2:B- Slot 5 FH/HL PCIe x8 slot- Slot 6 FH/HL PCIe x8 slot Riser Card A2 in system board riser slot 2:– Slot 5 FH/FL PCIe x16 slot Riser B1 in system board riser slot 1:A Riser OptionsB Riser OptionsB2A1A2B1FH/HL (x8)FH/HL (x8)FH/FL (x16)FH/HL (x8)FH/HL (x8)FH/HL (x8)- Slot 1 FH/HL PCIe x8 slotCPU 2- Slot 2 FH/HL PCIe x8 slotFH/FL (x16)FH/HL (x8)CPU 1- Slot 3 FH/HL PCIe x8 slot Riser B2 in system board riser slot 1:- Slot 1 FH/FL PCIe x16 slot- Slot 2 FH/HL PCIe x8 slotRD650 riser solution options1 CPU - slot quantityavailable2 CPUs - slot quantityavailableNo Risers03w/ B1 riser36w/ B2 riser25w/ A1 riserNot supported5w/ A2 riserNot supported4Note: When using full length cards, RD650 requires low profile heat sink (RD550heat sink) and alternate fan shroud25 2014 Lenovo. All rights reserved.

Energy Efficient Features High temperature continuousoperation supported for reduced roomcooling needs System Power Profiles– Setting in BIOS– Energy Efficiency (default)– Max Performance– Custom 80 Plus Titanium PSU available1– Up to 96% efficient at high loads Power capping– By default: PSU output limit Lenovo Energy Manager– Customizable with Lenovo EnergyManager– Monitor at the data center, room, row,rack, and device level– Control server power– Emergency power reduction1- 200-240VAC272014 LENOVO INTERNAL. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

High temperature & humidity operation Servers support operating in temperatures up to 45 C /113 F, and relative humidity up to 90%1 Continuous operation is supported (24 hours/day & 365days/year) The ASHRAE organization focuses on designing forsustainable technology, and this 45 C supportcoincides with their A4 specification(https://www.ashrae.org/)A4A3A2 At A3 or above, fans will run at full speed Configuration restrictions for support of A3 or above– Redundant PSUs required– In RD550, 1100w PSU not allowed– No GPUs2– No 145W CPUs, no 135W 4, 6 & 8 core CPUs– No Fusion-io PCIe slot based PCIe SSD28 2014 LENOVO. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.1- Ambient, measured at server air inlet2- GPUs not available until 2015

High temperature & humidity operation (continued) Benefits:– Increased reliability when server isinstalled in less environmentally controlledlocation– Reduced operating expenses byreduction in amount of energy needed tocool29 2014 LENOVO. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Energy savings potential is related to:– Ability of other nearby IT equipment tooperate at A3/A4– Climate of the geography where serversare installed

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Power Supply OptionsChoicesPSU80 PlusratingVoltageRange ACVoltageRange 3001600WPlatinum200-240180-300EfficiencyRD650 only115VACPercentage of PSUrated load atinum90%92%89%90%94%91%Titanium92%94%90%94%96%91% 2014 LENOVO. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.Note: Installing 2 different wattage PSUs is not supported – lower watt PSU will be disabled (no redundancy)

Power Supply Configuration Limitationw/ 1xGPU3w/o GPURD65012x3.59x3.5 llFullFullRD550326x3.5w/ 100WFullFull 2014 LENOVO. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Use ThinkServer Power Planner toestimate power usage for a specificconfiguration1 – Up to 135W CPU2 – Up to 105W CPU w/ 24 DIMMs or 135W w/ 16 DIMMs3 – GPUs in RD650 not available until 2015

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CPU Feature Summary and CompareRD540 / RD640RD550 / RD650Xeon E5-2600 v2 (Ivy Bridge-EP)Xeon E5-2600 v3 (Haswell-EP)Cores / Threads Per SocketUp to 12 cores / 24 threadsUp to 18 cores / 36 threadsLast-level CacheUp to 30MBUp to 45MBMemory SpeedUp to 1866 MT/sUp to 2133 MT/sQuick Path Interconnect2x channels; up to 8.0 GT/s each2x channels; up to 9.6 GT/s eachProcess Technology22nm22nmFeature34 2014 LENOVO. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

RD550 / RD650 Supported CPUsRD650Memory DDR4 Speed Support(MHz)RD55035ThreadsQPISpeed(GT/s)Cores /E5-2699 v32.31454518/369.6 E5-2698 v32.61354016/329.6 E5-2697 v32.61453514/289.6 E5-2695 v32.31203514/289.6 E5-2690 v32.61353012/249.6 E5-2685 v32.61203012/249.6 E5-2683 v32.01203514/289.6 E5-2680 v32.51203012/249.6 E5-2670 v32.31203012/249.6 E5-2667 v33.2135208/169.6 E5-2660 v32.61052510/209.6 E5-2650 v32.31052510/209.6 E5-2650L v31.8653012/249.6 E5-2643 v33.4135206/129.6 E5-2640 v32.690208/168.0 n/a E5-2637 v33.5135154/89.6 E5-2630 v32.485208/168.0 n/a E5-2630L v31.855208/168.0 n/a E5-2623 v33.0105104/88.0 n/a E5-2620 v32.485156/128.0 n/a E5-2609 v31.985156/66.4 n/an/an/a n/a E5-2603 v31.685156/66.4 n/an/an/a n/a SKUCore ClockCacheTDP (W)Speed (GHz)(MB) 2014 LENOVO. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.160018662133TurboBoostAESNITXTVTHT

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New DDR4 Memory Standard DDR4 offers up to 35% powersavings when compared to DDR3L– DDR3 is 1.5V, DDR3L is 1.35V andDDR4 is 1.2V Higher memory transfer speeds(up to 2133 MT/s)37 2014 Lenovo. All rights reserved.

RD550 / RD650 Memory SupportRD550 / RD650 ImplementationMemoryTypesArchitecture38Supports DDR4 memory RDIMM LR-DIMM (Load Reduced)24 DIMMs 4 channels per CPU / 3 DIMMs per channelmaximumMemoryCapacity RDIMM: 384GB (24x 16GB) LR-DIMM: 768GB (24x 32GB)MemoryspeedRDIMM 1DPC & 2DPC up to 2133MT/s, 3DPC at1600MT/sLR-DIMM 1DPC & 2DPC up to 2133MT/s, 3DPC at1866MT/sMemoryRAS ECC, Patrol Scrubbing, Demand Scrubbing,Sparing, Mirroring, Lockstep Mode, x4/x8SDDC 2014 LENOVO. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.1DIMM233AChannel 0BChannel 1CPU 1QPIx2DIMM21Channel 0AChannel 1BCPU 2CChannel 2Channel 2CDChannel 3Channel 3DMemory Logical Layout

System Memory Speed SupportIntel PlanDIMMcapacityTypeRanking4GBRDIMM1R x88GBRDIMM16GB32GBVoltageSpeed (MT/s)1 DPC2 DPC3 DPC1.2V2133186616001R x41.2V213318661600RDIMM2R x41.2V213318661600LRDIMM4R x41.2V213321331600Lenovo Tested & Supported39DIMMcapacityTypeRanking4GBRDIMM1R x88GBRDIMM16GB32GBVoltageSpeed (MT/s)1 DPC2 DPC3 DPC1.2V2133213316001R x41.2V213321331600RDIMM2R x41.2V213321331600LRDIMM4R x41.2V213321331866 2014 LENOVO. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ThinkServer engineering providedtesting and validation beyond originalIntel plan Fully supported, no restrictions

Memory Population RulesIndependent Mode DIMM capacities, frequency and rank may bemixed Mixing memory type (RDIMM, LR-DIMM) is notsupported Populate DIMM farthest from CPU of any givenchannel firstCPU1C C C D D D1 2 3 1 2 3RAS Modes (Mirroring, Sparing,Lockstep) DIMM capacities, frequency, rank and type mustbe identical Populate DIMM farthest from CPU of any givenchannel first Single Rank DIMMs cannot be used for SparingMode40 2014 LENOVO. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.Note: RD550 requires DIMM blanks in unpopulated slotsC PU1CPU2B B B A A A C C C D D D3 2 1 3 2 1 1 2 3 1 2 3CPU 1CPU2Memory Physical Layout(viewed from front of server)B B B A A A3 2 1 3 2 1CPU2

Memory Performance Considerations General Guidelines– Choose a CPU with support for highest memory channel speed– Best memory performance can be obtained by using a balanced memory configuration. Maximum Performance Considerations– Use all available memory channels (4 per processor, 8 total per system)– Use identical DIMM populations in size and speed across channels.– Populate both processors with equal amounts of memory– Ensure same number of ranks are populated per channel– Have at least 2 ranks available on each channel Examples– For optimal 2133MHz performance at a given capacity, populate up to 16 DIMM’s (up to 8 per CPU)– For optimal performance at the highest capacity, populate up to 24 sockets with LRDIMM’s Power Consumption Considerations– Use fewer, higher capacity DIMM’s. For example eight 16GB DIMM’s will generally have lower power requirements than sixteen 8GBDIMM’s .– Populating more DIMM’s per channel and using less channels (opposite of guidance above) will reduce overall system power, but at thecost of significant performance reduction.41 2014 LENOVO. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Recommendations for System Memory Configuration42CapacityNumber ofDIMMs & SizeChannels# of CPUDIMM typeOperatingFrequencyComments4GB1x 4GB1 Channel1 CPURDIMMDDR4-2133Minimum config for 1 CPU8GB1x 8GB1 Channel1 CPURDIMMDDR4-2133Cost optimized16GB2x 8GB2 Channel1 CPURDIMMDDR4-2133Cost optimized32GB8x 4GB4 Channel1 CPURDIMMDDR4-213364GB8x 8GB4 Channel1 CPURDIMMDDR4-2133128GB8x 16GB4 Channel1 CPURDIMMDDR4-2133256GB8x 32GB4 Channel1 CPURDIMMDDR4-2133384GB12x 32GB4 Channel1 CPULRDIMMDDR4-1866Highest 1 CPU capacity32GB8x 4GB4 Channel2 CPURDIMMDDR4-2133Cost optimized64GB16x 4GB8 Channel2 CPURDIMMDDR4-2133128GB16x 8GB8 Channel2 CPURDIMMDDR4-2133192GB8x 8GB 8x 16GB8 Channel2 CPURDIMMDDR4-2133256GB16x 16GB8 Channel2 CPURDIMMDDR4-2133512GB16x 32GB8 Channel2 CPULRDIMMDDR4-2133Highest capacity at best throughput768GB24x 32GB8 Channel2 CPULRDIMMDDR4-1866Highest Capacity 2014 LENOVO. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.Best throughput 1x CPUBest throughput 2x CPU

Memory Population Rules (Independent XXXXXXXXXIndependent Mode Install OrderCPU 1 only:A1 - B1 - C1 - D1 - A2 - B2 - C2 - D2 - A3 - B3 - C3 - D3CPU 1 & CPU 2: (1)A1 - (2)A1 - (1)B1 - (2)B1 - (1)C1 - (2)C1 - (1)D1 - (2)D1- (1)A2 - (2)A2 - (1)B2 - (2)B2 - (1)C2 - (2)C2 - (1)D2 - (2)D2-(1)A3 - (2)A3 - (1)B3 - (2)B3 - (1)C3 - (2)C3 - (1)D3 - B1DIMMA3DIMMA12 CPU’sPopulatedCPU 2NumberofDIMMs1 CPUPopulatedDIMMA2CPU 1 2014 LENOVO. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Population Rules for Memory RAS ModesMirroring Mode:CPU 1A1B1 - C1D1 A2B2 - C2D2 A3B3 - C3D3CPU 1 & CPU 2(1)A1B1 - (2)A1B1 - (1)C1D1 - (2)C1D1 (1)A2B2 - (2)A2B2 - (1)C2D2 - (2)C2D2 (1)A3B3 - (2)A3B3 - (1)C3D3 - (2)C3D3Sparing Mode:CPU 1A1A2 - B1B2 - C1C2 - D1D2 A1A2A3 - B1B2B3 - C1C2C3 - D1D2D3CPU 1 & CPU 2(1)A1A2 - (2)A1A2 - (1)B1B2 - (2)B1B2 - (1)C1C2 - (2)C1C2 - (1)D1D2 - (2)D1D2 –(1)A1A2A3 - (2)A1A2A3 - (1)B1B2B3 - (2)B1B2B3 - (1)C1C2C3 - (2)C1C2C3 - (1)D1D2D3 - (2)D1D2D3LockStep Mode:44CPU 1A1B1 - C1D1 A2B2 - C2D2 A3B3 - C3D3CPU 1 & CPU 2(1)A1B1 - (2)A1B1 - (1)C1D1 - (2)C1D1 - (1)A2B2 - (2)A2B2 - (1)C2D2 - (2)C2D2 –(1)A3B3 - (2)A3B3 - (1)C3D3-(2)C3D3 2014 LENOVO. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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ThinkServer AnyRAID TechnologyRAID5UpgradeUnique RAID mid-plane mounts behind and plugs into backplaneRAID510i 6Gb 8 DriveSATA/SASRAID110i 6Gb 6 DriveSATA1GB ReadCache1GB R/WCacheRAID720i 12Gb 8 DriveSATA/SASORSC1GB R/WCacheORRAID5 UpgradeRAID720ix 12Gb 26 DriveSATA/SAS46 2014 LENOVO. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.4GB R/WCacheANDSupercap

Storage Connectivity C610 PCH includes integrated Serial ATA (SATA) controller ThinkServer RAID 110i AnyRAID via PCH & pass-thru midplane– LSI firmware stack on Intel PCH hardwareSATAOptical Drive1x SATA (1.5, 3 or 6 Gbps)PCHC610SATA8x SATA (6 Gbps)6x HDD and 2x M.2 SSD– SATA 6Gbps up to 6 drives (not including M.2 SSD)USB– RAID 0, 1, 10 / with optional upgrade key for RAID 52x USB 2.02x SD card ThinkServer RAID 510i AnyRAID midplane adapter– SATA/SAS 6Gbps up to 8 drives– RAID 0, 1, 10 / with optional upgrade key for 5/50 ThinkServer RAID 720i AnyRAID midplane adapter– SATA/SAS 12Gbps up to 8 drivesRAID510i 6Gb 8 Drive SATA/SAS– RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 50, 6, 601– Cache options for 1GB DDR / 1GB, 2GB or 4GB Flash– Flash cache options include CacheVault, CacheCade and FastPath ThinkServer RAID 720ix AnyRAID midplane adapterRAID720i 12Gb 8 Drive SATA/SAS– SATA/SAS 12Gbps up to 26 drives– RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 50, 6, 60– Cache is required for 720ix, and choices are 1GB read-only DDR or 1GB, 2GBor 4GB Flash– Flash cache options include CacheVault, CacheCade and FastPath47 2014 LENOVO. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.1 – RAID 6 & 60 only available when cache module installedRAID720ix 12Gb 26 Drive SATA/SAS

Storage Capability ChartBusMaxDrivesTapeSATASASSSDM.2SSDRAID 5DRAMCacheTFM(FlashCache) w/SuperCapCacheCade& FastPathSEDSupportRAID AID 510iSAS6Gb8NoYesYesYesNoOptionalNoNoNoNoYesRAID onalYes (includedwith FlashCache option)YesRAID OptionalYes (includedwith FlashCache NoNoNoNoYesYes, without cacheNo, with cacheNotes: RAID 720ix requires a cache module RAID 720i must have a cache module installed to support RAID 6 & 60 2 drives max per interposer. RD550 supports 1 interposer, RD650 supports 2 interposers (future support).48JBOD mode 2014 LENOVO. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

RD550 RAID mid-plane support by chassis configBPColorBackplaneBPQtyMaxHDDsAnyBay/ PCIeSSDODDRAID 110i(6HD max)RAID 510i(8HD max)ChassisConfigNumber2.5”112x 2.518x 2.5-------------- 2.5”212x 2.5112x 2.5 (2)-------------------- -3.5”44x 3.514x 3.5----- -----RAID 720i RAID 720ix(8HD max) (12HD max)12.5” Chassis233.5” Chassis449 2014 LENOVO. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Total number of backplanes for RD550: 2 Chassis 3 can be upgraded in the field with 4x 3.5” backplane

RD650 RAID mid-plane support by chassis configCon

Max capacity: 26TB (4x 3.5" 4TB 2x 2.5" 1TB ) SATA HDD, SAS HDD (7.2K, 10K 15K), SATA SSD, SAS SSD, PCIe SSD Dual Internal M.2 Flash2 or SD card Storage Controller RAID110i 6Gb SATA RAID 0/1/10 w/ optional RAID 5 RAID510i 6GB SAS & SATA RAID 0/1/10 w/ optional RAID 5/50 RAID720i 12Gb RAID /1/5/6/10/50/60 w/ optional