About the ThinkSystem SR860 V3
The Lenovo ThinkSystem SR860 V3 is a 4U four-socket rack server built for mission-critical enterprise workloads where memory capacity, I/O bandwidth, and reliability are paramount. Scaling from 2 to 4 x 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors, it delivers up to 240 total cores and 16 TB TruDDR5 memory — providing the scale-up platform for the largest in-memory computing and transactional database environments.
With up to 48 x 2.5-inch hot-swap drives and support for 24 direct-connect NVMe SSDs, the SR860 V3 delivers low-latency storage directly from the server — eliminating external storage as a bottleneck for SAP HANA, Oracle RAC, and large Microsoft SQL Server deployments.
Enterprise reliability is delivered through Predictive Failure Analysis across every major subsystem, light-path diagnostic LEDs for rapid serviceability, and N+N redundant power supplies and fans. XClarity Controller 2 and XClarity Administrator provide the management backbone for full-lifecycle automation. ThinkShield security with hardware Root of Trust and PFR provides the firmware integrity foundation for compliant enterprise deployments.
ThinkSystem SR860 V3 — FAQs
Can the SR860 V3 start with 2 processors and upgrade to 4?
Yes — the SR860 V3 is designed for "pay as you grow" processor scaling. It ships with a minimum of two processors and supports field upgrade to four without chassis replacement, providing a cost-effective path to maximum performance.
Is the SR860 V3 SAP HANA certified?
Yes — the ThinkSystem SR860 V3 is certified by SAP for SAP HANA deployments. Specific certified configurations with memory sizes and processor counts are available on the SAP Certified and Supported SAP HANA Hardware directory.
What networking options are available?
The SR860 V3 has two OCP 3.0 slots supporting 1GbE, 10GbE, 25GbE, or 100GbE Ethernet modules. Additional PCIe network adapters can be installed in the expansion slots for InfiniBand HDR or additional Ethernet connectivity.
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