Availability and serviceability
The ThinkServer RD550 provides many features to simplify serviceability and increase system uptime:
Tool-less cover removal provides easy access to upgrades and serviceable parts, such as
processors, memory DIMMs, and adapter cards.
The RD550 server offers memory mirroring and memory rank sparing for redundancy in the event of
a non-correctable memory failure.
The RD550 server offers hot-swap drives supporting RAID redundancy for data protection and
greater system uptime.
The RD550 server offers redundant hot-swap power supplies and hot-swap redundant fans to
provide availability for business-critical applications.
SSDs offer significantly better reliability than traditional mechanical HDDs for greater uptime.
Built-in ThinkServer System Manager (TSM) continuously monitors system parameters, triggers
alerts, and performs recovery actions in case of failure, to minimize downtime.
Embedded Lenovo Diagnostics software speeds up troubleshooting to reduce service time.
Manageability and security
Powerful systems management features simplify local and remote management of the ThinkServer RD550
and deliver enterprise-class data protection:
The server includes ThinkServer System Manager to monitor server availability and perform remote
management.
An integrated industry-standard Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) enables improved
setup, configuration, and updates, and simplifies error handling.
Lenovo XClarity Administrator offers comprehensive hardware management tools that help to
increase uptime, reduce costs and improve productivity through advanced server management
capabilities.
An optional Trusted Platform Module (TPM) supports the enablement of advanced cryptographic
functionality, such as digital signatures and Windows BitLocker encryption.
Embedded ThinkServer Deployment Manager (TDM) provides a complete set of provisioning
capabilities from a single interface, which automates many of the tasks that are associated with
server provisioning.
Energy efficiency
The ThinkServer RD550 offers the following energy-efficiency features to save energy, reduce operational
costs, increase energy availability, and contribute to a green environment:
Energy-efficient planar components help lower operational costs.
High-efficiency power supplies with 80 PLUS Platinum and Titanium certifications.
Intel Intelligent Power Capability powers individual processor elements on and off as needed, to
reduce power draw.
Low-voltage Intel Xeon processors draw less energy to satisfy the demands of power and thermally
constrained data centers and telecommunication environments.
Low-voltage 1.2 V DDR4 memory DIMMs offer energy savings compared to 1.35 V and 1.5 V DDR3
DIMMs.
System power profiles can be configured in UEFI to optimize usage for maximum performance or
energy efficiency.
Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager provide advanced data center power notification, analysis, and
policy-based management to help achieve lower heat output and reduced cooling needs.
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