Lenovo ThinkSystem ST45 V3 Tower Server – AMD EPYC 4004 12-Core – 64GB DDR5 – PCIe x16 & x1 – NVMe M.2 – Hot-Swap Drives
The Lenovo ThinkSystem ST45 V3 is a single-socket tower server designed to bring enterprise-class performance and reliability to small businesses, remote offices, branch locations, and educational environments. Powered by a 12-core AMD EPYC 4004 processor and equipped with 64 GB of DDR5 memory, this compact server delivers strong compute power, scalable memory, and flexible storage options — all in a quiet, space-efficient chassis ideal for everyday business and IT workloads.
Technical Specifications
Key Features
- AMD EPYC 4004 Processor: Up to 12 cores and high clock speeds for dependable multi-threaded performance.
- 64 GB DDR5 ECC Memory: Enterprise-class error-correcting memory ensures data integrity and smooth performance.
- Compact Tower Form Factor: Small 17-liter chassis fits under or beside desks and in branch office racks.
- NVMe M.2 Support & SATA RAID: Onboard storage options include NVMe M.2 slots and SATA RAID support for flexible performance and data protection.
- PCIe Expansion: Includes PCIe x16 and PCIe x1 slots for optional add-in cards (network, RAID controller, etc.).
- Enterprise Reliability: TPM 2.0 security, RAID redundancy options, and 80 PLUS Platinum-rated power efficiency.
Performance & Scability
- Strong Single-Socket Compute: The AMD EPYC 4004 delivers robust performance for general business apps, file services, virtualization hosts, and database tasks.
- Memory Expandability: Supports up to 64 GB TruDDR5 ECC RAM across two DIMM slots for improved throughput.
- Flexible Storage Configurations: Multiple internal bays support 3.5″ and 2.5″ drives (HDDs/SSDs) along with optional optical drive bays, enabling scalable capacity with expansion.
Connectivity & Integration
- Integrated Networking: Built-in Gigabit Ethernet for reliable network connectivity.
- USB & Display I/O: Supports a range of front and rear USB ports and display outputs for direct console management.
- RAID & Management Options: Choose from software or hardware RAID controllers and manage the server with Lenovo’s Provisioning Manager Lite or XClarity tools for streamlined setup and monitoring.
Use Cases
- Small & Medium Business IT: File/print services, domain controllers, intranet servers.
- Branch & Remote Offices: Ideal for decentralized infrastructure deployments needing local compute and storage.
- Virtualization Hosts: Suitable for running virtual machines for test, development, or light workloads.
- Retail & Education: Supports point-of-service systems, databases, and content servers in distributed settings.
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