ThinkSystem SR950 V3
Current 8-socket scale-up system for SAP HANA and very large in-memory databases.
The ThinkSystem SR950 V3 is a current model, shipping and fully supported by the vendor. Current 8-socket scale-up system for SAP HANA and very large in-memory databases.
Platform facts
| Vendor | Lenovo |
|---|---|
| Generation | V3 |
| Family | ThinkSystem |
| Form factor | 8U rack |
| Sockets | 8 |
| CPU | 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable (8S capable) |
| DIMM slots | 128 |
| Memory | DDR5 RDIMM / 3DS RDIMM, up to 32 TB |
| Storage | Up to 16x 2.5-inch hot-swap NVMe/SAS/SATA, M.2 boot |
| RAID | ThinkSystem RAID 940-8i |
| Management | XClarity Controller 2 (XCC2) |
| Released | 2023 |
| Status | current |
Field notes
Requires 8-socket capable 4th Gen SKUs and matched memory across all nodes. Power and weight are substantial; plan rack structure and 200 to 240 V feeds before delivery. Firmware via XCC2 or XClarity Administrator with all nodes updated together. Supported on SLES 15, RHEL 9, ESXi 8 and Windows Server 2022.
What we do with the ThinkSystem SR950 V3
- Specification and procurement of ThinkSystem servers
- Rack installation, XCC setup and UEFI/firmware baseline
- Memory, NVMe and RAID upgrades with qualified parts
- Out-of-warranty repair and spare sourcing for System x and ThinkServer
- OS and hypervisor installs
- Lenovo support case handling and refresh planning
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lenovo a good alternative to Dell?
Yes. ThinkSystem servers are equally reliable, often priced sharply, and XClarity management is mature. We support both and recommend whichever fits the existing fleet.
Can you still service System x servers?
Yes. System x M5 and X6 systems are legacy but parts are available and we keep them running while planning a replacement.
Can the ThinkSystem SR950 V3 run a current operating system?
Check the field notes above. As a rule, current models are certified for Windows Server 2022/2025, ESXi 8 and RHEL 9; legacy models usually stop at Windows Server 2019 or ESXi 7 and may need Proxmox or an older Linux to stay useful.
Need a hand with this?
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