ThinkSystem

ThinkServer
DeveloperLenovo
TypeDesktop (T###) or
Rack-mounted (R###) server
Release date2008
Discontinued2018 (except in China, where it is still available)
PredecessorIBM eServer xSeries
SuccessorLenovo ThinkSystem

ThinkSystem and ThinkServer are families of Intel and AMD servers from Lenovo. The ThinkSystem product line (that replaced the ThinkServer) began with the TS100 from Lenovo.[1]

The server was developed under agreement with IBM, by which Lenovo would produce single-socket and dual-socket servers based on IBM's xSeries technology.[1] An additional feature of the server design was a support package aimed at small businesses.[1] The focus of this support package was to provide small businesses with software tools to ease the process of server management and reduce dependence on IT support.[2] The tools developed for this support package included:[2]

  • EasyStartup – meant to simplify the initial server configuration
  • EasyUpdate – for download and installation of hardware and firmware updates
  • EasyManage – to monitor the performance of multiple servers from a single console
Lenovo ThinkServer product line
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Tower servers
1 socket TS100 TS200 TS200v TS130 TS140 TS150
TS430 TS440 TS450 TS460
2 sockets TD100 TD200
TD100x TD200x
TD230 TD330 TD340 TD350
Rack servers
Storage only 2 units SA120
1 socket 1 unit RS110 RS140 RS160
2 units RS210
0.5U Bay 2 units ? N400
2 sockets 0.5 unit SD330 SD350
1 unit RD120 RD230 RD330 RD340 RD350
RD530 RD540 RD550
2 units RD210 RD220 RD430 RD440 RD450
RD430x
RD240 RD630 RD640 RD650
80 sockets 44 units DC5000

Lenovo's ThinkServer naming conventions reflect whether the server is a tower server or a rack server. First letter "T" is used to indicate tower servers, while "R" is used for rack servers,[3] and "S" is storage rack server. Similarly, secondary letter "S" indicates single socket, while "D" indicates dual-socket.[3]

The ThinkServer family has been discontinued in 2019, and the new family of Intel servers is named ThinkSystem.

  1. ^ a b c Dave Mitchell (7 November 2008). "Lenovo ThinkServer TS100 review". Retrieved 19 December 2011.
  2. ^ a b David Hill (22 August 2008). "ThinkServer Debut". Archived from the original on 14 June 2011. Retrieved 19 December 2011.
  3. ^ a b Drew Robb (16 October 2008). "Lenovo Server Snapshot: Here's Looking at You, SMB". Retrieved 19 December 2011.