Lenovo
Lenovo ASIHL123 ThinkSystem SR250 Xeon Rack Server 16TB Renewed
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32GB DDR4USB 3.1USB 2.0
Lenovo ThinkSystem SR250 1U rack server with Xeon E-2136 and 16TB storage — reliable, compact infrastructure for small business.
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Overview
Reliable Performance for Small Business Needs
The Lenovo ThinkSystem SR250 is a budget-friendly and easy-to-manage 1U rack server, perfect for small to medium-sized businesses. Equipped with an Intel Xeon processor, ample memory, and high-capacity storage, this renewed server is designed for industry-leading reliability. Comes with a rail kit for easy server installation.
- Form Factor: 1U Rack Mount Server
- Processor: Intel Xeon E-2136 6-Core 3.3GHz (up to 4.5GHz Turbo)
- Memory: 32GB DDR4 PC4-21300 2666MHz
- Storage: 16TB (4 x 4TB) 6Gb/s SATA 3.5” Hard Drives
- RAID: ATA/600 Controller, Supports RAID 0, 1, 10, 5
- Connectivity: VGA, 3 x USB 3.1 Gen1, 1 x USB 2.0
- Network: 2 x 1GbE ports standard, 1 x 1GbE dedicated management port
- Power: Single Power Supply
- Graphics: Matrox G200 16MB Graphics Card
- Lenovo Rail Kit for SR250 Servers
Key Features
Lenovo ThinkSystem SR250 is your budget friendly, reliable, and easy to manage 1U rack server, designed to excel at running a wide range of applications for small to medium sized businesses; rail kit is included for easy server installation
Get professional-grade performance with Intel Xeon E-2136 6-Core 3.3GHz 12MB processor, with up to 4.5GHz turbo
Multitask with ease with 32GB DDR4 memory; Keep your data safe with software RAID
Increase application performance and store more with 16TB (4 x 4TB) of high capacity hard drive storage
Connectivity
VGA; 3 x USB 3.1 Gen1; 1 x USB 2.0; Network: 2 x 1GbE ports standard; 1 x 1GbE dedicated management port; Hard drives and memory upgrades included separately NOT installed, installation required.
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Intel Xeon E-2136 six-core processor with Turbo up to 4.5GHz delivers strong single-threaded and multi-threaded server performance
- 16TB raw storage across four 3.5-inch bays provides substantial capacity for file serving, backups, or databases
- RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 support allows flexible data protection and performance configurations
- Compact 1U rack form factor with included rail kit simplifies deployment in standard server racks
- Dedicated 1GbE management port enables out-of-band remote monitoring and administration
👎 Cons
- Hard drives and memory ship uninstalled, requiring manual assembly before the server is operational
- Single power supply configuration means no built-in redundancy for power failures
- 32GB of RAM may be limiting for virtualization-heavy workloads or larger database deployments
- Matrox G200 graphics are for basic management console use only — no GPU compute capability
- Being a renewed unit, remaining hardware lifespan and warranty coverage may be limited compared to new
Frequently Asked Questions
The listing says hard drives and memory are included but not installed — what does that mean?
The 16TB of storage (4 x 4TB SATA drives) and 32GB DDR4 memory ship with the server but are not pre-installed in the chassis. You will need to physically install the drives into the 3.5-inch bays and seat the memory modules before first use.
What RAID configurations does this SR250 support?
The included ATA/600 controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10. This lets you configure the four drives for performance striping, mirroring, or a balance of redundancy and capacity depending on your needs.
Is this server renewed, and what should I expect in terms of condition?
Yes, this is a renewed (refurbished) unit. It has been inspected and tested for functionality. Cosmetic condition may vary with minor scuffs or rack marks typical of previously deployed server hardware.
Does the included rail kit fit standard server racks?
The included Lenovo rail kit is designed for standard 19-inch EIA server racks and supports tool-less installation for the SR250's 1U form factor.
Can I add a redundant power supply to this server?
The SR250 ships with a single power supply in this configuration. The SR250 platform does support a redundant power supply option, but availability depends on the specific chassis revision and may require purchasing an additional PSU module separately.
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