RAID adapter
The following options are available: 
•  Hardware RAID (RAID level 0, 1, 5, and 10): 
–  ThinkSystem RAID 9350-16i 4GB Flash PCIe 12Gb Adapter (with flash power module)
–  ThinkSystem RAID 940-8i Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter (with flash power module)
–  ThinkSystem RAID 9350-8i 2GB Flash PCIe 12Gb Adapter (with flash power module)
–  ThinkSystem RAID 5350-8i PCIe 12Gb Adapter
•  Software RAID (RAID level 0, 1, 5, and 10): 
–  Intel VROC SATA RAID
For a list of supported adapters, see: 
http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com
Host bus adapter
•  ThinkSystem 4350-8i SAS/SATA 12Gb HBA
•  ThinkSystem 440-8e SAS/SATA PCIe Gen4 12Gb HBA
System fan
This server comes with the following fans: 
•  One heat sink and fan assembly (80 x 80 x 25 mm)
•  Two front system fans for drives (92 x 92 x 25 mm)
•  One rear system fan (120 x 120 x 25 mm)
Electrical input
Depending on your configuration, the server comes with one of the following power supply configurations: 
•  Supports one fixed power supply:
–  ThinkSystem 500W 230V/115V Platinum Fixed Power Supply v2
–  ThinkSystem 300W 230V/115V Gold Fixed Gen2 Power Supply
•  Supports up to two power supplies for redundancy support:
–  800W 230V/115V Platinum CRPS Power Supply
–  800W 230V/115V Titanium CRPS Power Supply
Important: Redundant power supplies in the server must be with the same brand, power rating, wattage or efficiency 
level.
Notes: 
•  ThinkSystem ST250 V3 only supports AC input power. Do not use 240 VDC input.
•  The actual power efficiency depends on system configuration.
Minimal configuration for debugging
•  One processor
•  One memory module in slot 3
•  One power supply unit
•  One drive with RAID adapter and backplane or backplate (if OS is needed for debugging)
•  One rear system fan, one heat sink fan, and one front system fan for drives
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