7DCEA04WEA

Lenovo ST250 V3 Tower Server, Xeon 6353P 5.1GHz, 16GB RAM, No SSD, No OS, 4x 3.5" bays

Lenovo ST250 V3 Tower Server, Intel Xeon 6353P 2.7GHz up to 5.4GHz 24MB Cache Eight 8 Core Processor with no intergrated Graphics, 1x16GB DDR5 RAM 1Rx8, No SSD, 4x 3.5-in HS / open bay, OnBoard SATA/SW RAID, 2x 1GB Ethernet, HS 800W Titanium PSU, XCC2 Platinum, No DVD, 7DCEA04WEA

Overview:

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.

Description:

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.

Features:

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:

• Intel Xeon 6353P processor, 8 cores, 2.7GHz base frequency, up to 5.4GHz Turbo Boost, and 24MB cache
• 16GB DDR5 ECC memory included, expandable up to 128GB
• Four PCIe expansion slots for additional networking, storage, or accelerator cards
• One PCIe Gen5 slot and three PCIe Gen4 slots for high-speed connectivity
• Support for NVIDIA GPU options to accelerate specialised workloads
• Dual integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports for network connectivity

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:

• Support for SAS and SATA HDDs, SSDs, and additional storage options
• Up to four 3.5-inch hot-swap drives in this configuration
• Support for multiple drive bay layouts depending on chassis options
• Onboard SATA software RAID for improved data protection
• Support for advanced Lenovo and Broadcom RAID controllers with 12Gb SAS connectivity
• Support for M.2 drives for operating system boot configurations

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:

• Designed for continuous 24/7 operation
• ECC memory protection for improved system stability
• Hot-swap drive support for easier maintenance
• Hot-swap power supply support with redundant configurations
• Easy access to internal components for upgrades
• Proactive alerts for storage, memory, temperature, and system health monitoring
• Built-in diagnostics through Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager
• Automatic recovery features after temporary power interruptions

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:

• Lenovo XClarity Controller 2 Platinum for advanced remote management
• Remote monitoring and administration capabilities
• Lenovo XClarity Administrator support for centralised hardware management
• Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager for setup, diagnostics, and system updates
• Trusted Platform Module 2.0 support for enhanced security
• Intel security technologies including AES-NI encryption acceleration and Boot Guard protection
• Physical security options including padlock support and Kensington lock compatibility

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:

• 800W Titanium-rated power supply for high efficiency
• Energy-efficient system components
• Intel Intelligent Power Capability for reduced power usage
• DDR5 memory technology for improved performance per watt
• SSD support for lower power consumption compared with traditional HDDs
• Optimised airflow design for improved cooling efficiency

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:

• Small and medium business servers
• File and print services
• Business application hosting
• Virtualisation environments
• Database applications
• Remote office and branch office infrastructure
• Education and public sector IT systems

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.

Specifications:

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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)