Lenovo ThinkSystem SR665 V3 Server User Manual

: June 12, 2024
: Lenovo

Table of Contents

Lenovo ThinkSystem SR665 V3 Server
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Information
About the ThinkSystem SR665 V3
Notices
Trademarks
References
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Lenovo ThinkSystem SR665 V3 Server

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Product Information

The ThinkSystem SR665 V3 is a 2S 2U rack server designed for managing a complex set of workloads such as data management, analytics, virtualization, cloud, and AI. With dual 4th Gen AMD EPYCTM processors, 192 cores, up to 160 PCIe lanes, and up to 6TB of DDR5 memory, this server delivers high performance.

The SR665 V3 is built to support current infrastructure and easily scale for next-generation workloads. It offers multiple drive options including SAS/SATA, NVMe, and EDSFF with hot-swap capabilities. The XClarity system management software enables quick and easy changes. Additionally, the server supports multiple options for GPU and PCIe to meet graphics, speed, and budget requirements.

Product Usage Instructions

To use the ThinkSystem SR665 V3 effectively, follow these instructions:

Ensure that the server is properly installed in a suitable rack or cabinet.
Connect the necessary power and network cables to the server.
Power on the server using the designated power button or switch.
Access the server management interface using the provided software or web-based interface.
Configure the server settings according to your specific requirements, including network settings, storage options, and virtualization settings.
Install the desired operating system and necessary software on the server.
Monitor the server performance and make any necessary adjustments using the management interface.
Regularly perform maintenance tasks such as firmware updates, backup procedures, and hardware inspections to ensure optimal performance.
Refer to the product manual and online resources for detailed information on advanced configurations and troubleshooting.

For additional information or assistance, please contact your Lenovo Sales Representative.

Information

The Lenovo ThinkSystem SR665 V3 has set a new two-processor 2U rack server performance world record on Linux for the SPECpower_ssj 2008 benchmark. The SPECpower_ssj 2008 benchmark is an industry-standard benchmark that evaluates the power and performance characteristics of single servers and multi-node servers.

The ThinkSystem SR665 V3 delivered the following SPECpower_ssj 2008 2U 2S world record performance result on Linux:

SPECpower_ssj2008 = 27,118 overall ssj_ops/watt

The SR665 V3 was configured as follows:

2x AMD EPYC 9654 Processors (96 cores, 2.40 GHz, 384 MB L3 Cache)
384 GB of DDR5 memory.
1x 240GB M.2 SSD
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6
Oracle Java HotSpot 64-bit Server VM 18.9 (build 11.0.15.1+2-LTS-10, mixed mode)

Results referenced are current as of November 10, 2022.

This benchmark result can be found at the following web page: https://spec.org/power_ssj2008/results/res2022q4/power_ssj2008-20221026-01193.html
To view all SPECpower_ssj 2008 results, see the following page: https://www.spec.org/power_ssj2008/results/

About the ThinkSystem SR665 V3

The ThinkSystem SR665 V3 is a 2S 2U rack server built with the performance and flexibility to manage a complex set of workloads like data management, analytics, virtualization, cloud, and AI. The 192 cores of the dual 4th Gen AMD EPYC™ processors with up to 160 PCIe lanes and up to 6TB of the latest DDR5 memory, maximize the performance of this 2U server. The SR665 V3 is designed to support today’s infrastructure and easily scale to prepare for next gen workloads. Multiple drive options from SAS/SATA, NVMe, and EDSFF with hot-swap capabilities and XClarity system management software enable changes to be made quickly with ease. The versatile design doesn’t stop at storage, the SR665 V3 includes support for multiple options for GPU and PCIe to satisfy graphics, speed, and budget requirements.

About SPECpower

The SPEC Power benchmark suite measures the power and performance characteristics of server-class computer equipment. It is used to compare power and performance among different servers and serves as a toolset for use in improving server efficiency. This benchmark is targeted for use by hardware vendors, IT industry, computer manufacturers, and governments.

Learn more

To learn more about power-efficient solutions for compute-intensive applications, please contact your Lenovo Sales Representative.

To find out more about SPEC, visit: https://www.spec.org
To learn more about the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR665 V3 server, visit the SR665 V3 product web page: https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/servers-storage/servers/racks/thinksystem-sr645/77xx7sr352s

Related product families

Product families related to this document are the following:

ThinkSystem SR665 V3 Server
2-Socket Rack Servers
SPECpower Benchmark Results

Notices

Lenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead. However, it is the user’s responsibility to evaluate and verify the operation of any other product, program, or service. Lenovo may have patents or pending patent applications covering subject matter described in this document. The furnishing of this document does not give you any license to these patents. You can send license inquiries, in writing, to:

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The products described in this document are not intended for use in implantation or other life support applications where malfunction may result in injury or death to persons. The information contained in this document does not affect or change Lenovo product specifications or warranties. Nothing in this document shall operate as an express or implied license or indemnity under the intellectual property rights of Lenovo or third parties. All information contained in this document was obtained in specific environments and is presented as an illustration. The result obtained in other operating environments may vary. Lenovo may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.

Any references in this publication to non-Lenovo Web sites are provided for convenience only and do not in any manner serve as an endorsement of those Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this Lenovo product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk. Any performance data contained herein was determined in a controlled environment. Therefore, the result obtained in other operating environments may vary significantly. Some measurements may have been made on development-level systems and there is no guarantee that these measurements will be the same on generally available systems. Furthermore, some measurements may have been estimated through extrapolation. Actual results may vary. Users of this document should verify the applicable data for their specific environment.

This document, LP1659, was created or updated on November 10, 2022.

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The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both:

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ThinkSystem®
XClarity®

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