Table 1. Specifications (7X69 and 7X70) (continued)
Environment
ThinkSystem SR860 complies with ASHRAE class A2 specifications. Depending on the 
hardware configuration, some solution models comply with ASHRAE Class A3 or Class 
A4 specifications. System performance may be impacted when operating temperature 
is outside ASHRAE A2 specification or fan failed condition.  
Note: the GPU cards are not supported with ASHRAE Class A3 and Class A4 
specifications.
The ThinkSystem SR860 is supported in the following environment:
•  Air temperature: 
–  Operating 
–  ASHRAE Class A2: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F); the maximum ambient 
temperature decreases by 1°C for every 300 m (984 ft) increase in altitude 
above 900 m (2,953 ft).
–  ASHRAE Class A3: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F); the maximum ambient 
temperature decreases by 1°C for every 175 m (574 ft) increase in altitude 
above 900 m (2,953 ft).
–  ASHRAE Class A4: 5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F); the maximum ambient 
temperature decreases by 1°C for every 125 m (410 ft) increase in altitude 
above 900 m (2,953 ft).
–  Server off: 5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F)
–  Shipment/storage: -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F)
•  Maximum altitude: 3,050 m (10,000 ft)
•  Relative Humidity (non-condensing): 
–  Operating 
–  ASHRAE Class A2: 8% to 80%; maximum dew point: 21°C (70°F)
–  ASHRAE Class A3: 8% to 85%; maximum dew point: 24°C (75°F)
–  ASHRAE Class A4: 8% to 90%; maximum dew point: 24°C (75°F)
–  Shipment/storage: 8% to 90%
•  Particulate contamination  
Airborne particulates and reactive gases acting alone or in combination with other 
environmental factors such as humidity or temperature might pose a risk to the 
server. For information about the limits for particulates and gases, see “Particulate 
contamination” in ThinkSystem SR860 Maintenance Manual.
Operating systems
Supported and certified operating systems: 
•  Microsoft Windows Server
•  VMware ESXi
•  Red Hat Enterprise Linux
•  SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
References: 
•  Complete list of available operating systems: 
https://lenovopress.com/osig. 
•  OS deployment instructions: 
“Deploy the operating system” on page 144.
Particulate contamination
Attention: Airborne particulates (including metal flakes or particles) and reactive gases acting alone or in 
combination with other environmental factors such as humidity or temperature might pose a risk to the 
device that is described in this document.
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