POWERFUL COMPUTING AND FEATURES IN A COMPACT DESIGN
The Lenovo ThinkServer RD230 is presented as a compact, 2U rack-mountable server. The front view shows multiple drive bays, a power button, and status indicators, suggesting robust storage and operational monitoring capabilities.
The Lenovo® ThinkServer® RD230
In today's cost-conscious corporate environment, businesses are constantly looking for ways to streamline operations and cut costs, while maintaining strict performance requirements. Lenovo designed the RD230 with these needs in mind. Using the latest Intel® Xeon® processors with up to 12 CPU cores, the RD230 is up to 60% faster than previous generation servers.
However, the RD230 will not break the bank. Designed to keep the costs down yet feature the most valued functions and options, the RD230 optimizes server performance and value. Featuring built-in web remote management, advanced RAID, and popular server options, the RD230 performs from day one.
The balance of features and value make the RD230 ideal for solutions like IT infrastructure (domain controllers, firewalls), web and application server farms, and file/print solutions.
Top Reasons to Own
- Up to 60% faster than previous generation servers
- Advanced RAID built-in to every model
- Integrated web-enabled remote management
- Up to 4TB of scalable storage
Impressive Features
Powerful Computing
Built on the latest Intel® platform, the RD230 can easily power most demanding applications such as Media Streaming, WebApp Clusters, and infrastructure solutions. It offers the following benefits:
Faster Computing
Powered by the latest Intel® Xeon® processors with up to 12 CPU cores, the RD230 performs 60% faster than previous generation servers and provides the enhanced computing power required for increasingly demanding applications.
Increased Memory
With 8 memory slots and a scalable memory capacity of 64GB, the ThinkServer RD230 offers the horsepower required for increasingly demanding workloads.
Popular Storage Technology
The RD230 offers scalable storage capacity up to 4TB and a choice of high-performance SAS hard drives or low-cost SATA hard drives, providing storage scalability to grow within your solution needs.
Worry-Free Scalability
The RD230 offers in-built hot-swap capability, allowing you to remove and insert hard drives without having to power down the server, optimizing server uptime.
Advanced Data Protection
The RD230 comes standard with advanced SATA RAID (0, 1, 5, 10), providing advanced data protection right out of the box. With options for advanced SAS/SATA RAID available, you can set just the right balance between performance and capacity.
Server Management Made Simple
The RD230 comes standard with web-enabled remote management, giving you complete round-the-clock access to your server from any location. With the RD230 you enjoy:
Anytime Management
With the web-enabled iBMC standard, you can receive quick alerts anytime and anywhere.
iKVM Upgrade
Keyboard, video, and mouse remote control to optimize server settings, diagnose issues, and fix from anywhere at any time.
Easy Installation
The RD230 integrates easily with Lenovo's ThinkVantage® Technologies and supports a 2-click rapid deployment feature using the EasyStartup tool.
Service Offerings
Base Warranty
- 1-year onsite
- 3-year onsite
Warranty Extensions and Product Support
- ThinkPlus Priority Support consolidated HW/SW support
- 3/5-year ThinkPlus Priority Support
- 3/5-year ThinkPlus Priority with Hard Disk Drive Retention
- 3/5-year 9x5 Onsite Next Business Day (NBD)
- 3/5-year Hard Disk Drive Retention
- 4-hour onsite service response upgrades available via special bid in select locations
Up and Running Solution Bundles
ThinkPlus® Productivity includes:
- 3-year ThinkPlus Priority Support
- One-time server hardware installation service
- One-time online training - ThinkServer fundamentals
- Lenovo Professional Services - migration, security, continuity
Ideal Solution for You
The RD230 is ideal for you if you are looking to future-proof your purchase with a server that grows with your business and powers your demanding applications.
Corporate Branch Office
The RD230 is an ideal IT infrastructure server or WebApp server providing powerful computing and throughput performance, simple to use management. Perfect for a corporate branch office or growing enterprise.
Enterprise IT Infrastructure
With up to 12 cores, the RD230 delivers uninterrupted performance for web applications and as a domain controller, firewall, or file/print server.
Healthcare Solution for Collaboration
Whether it's simple e-mail or critical real-time collaboration required for consultation, the RD230 provides data reliability and security features that ensure there is no downtime.
Government Institutions
The ThinkServer® RD230 is an ideal web cluster server that provides enhanced manageability and scalability as needed. TAA compliant, the RD230 provides the right balance of performance and value for any government budget.
Select Applications or Solutions
Whether used for WebApp clusters, as an e-mail/collaboration software server, or for streaming media, the RD230 is a perfect fit for your IT infrastructure.
The Lenovo® ThinkServer® RD230 Specifications
| Description | RD230 |
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| Processor |
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| Software |
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| Chipset | Intel® 5500+ ICH10R |
| Form Factor | 2P1U rack optimized |
| Memory |
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| I/O Slots | 1 x PCIe (x16) (half length/full height) |
| Ethernet | Dual Integrated Gigabit Ethernet |
| Storage Bays | Up to 4 x 3.5" SAS/SATA hot swap |
| Raid |
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| Optical Drives | DVD-RW |
| I/O Ports |
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| Management |
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| Power | 600W Fixed |
The Lenovo® ThinkServer® RD230 Options
Processors
Intel® Xeon® Processors - multi-threading and high performance
The image shows an Intel Xeon processor, a high-performance CPU designed for multi-threading and demanding computing tasks.
- 67Y1432 Intel® Xeon® E5503 Processor Option Kit
- 67Y1484 Intel® Xeon® E5506 Processor Option Kit
- 67Y1493 Intel® Xeon® E5507 Processor Option Kit
- 67Y1492 Intel® Xeon® E5620 Processor Option Kit
- 67Y1471 Intel® Xeon® E5640 Processor Option Kit
Memory
ThinkServer DDR3 Memory - high performance, low cost
Images display DDR3 DIMM modules, specified for high performance and low cost, featuring ECC (Error-Correcting Code) for data integrity.
- 67Y1432 ThinkServer 2GB DDR3 - 1333MHz (2Rx8) ECC RDIMM
- 67Y1463 ThinkServer 4GB DDR3 - 1333MHz (2Rx4) ECC RDIMM
- 67Y1464 ThinkServer 8GB DDR3 - 1333MHz (2Rx4) ECC RDIMM
RAID Options
ThinkServer RAID Options – increase data availability
A RAID controller card is shown, designed to increase data availability and provide advanced data protection through various RAID configurations.
- 67Y1494 ThinkServer 8708ELP RAID Controller
- 67Y1495 ThinkServer 8708ELP RAID Battery
Hard Disk Drives
ThinkServer SATA Hard Disk Drives – enterprise-class reliability
Visuals of 3.5-inch hard disk drives are provided, including enterprise-class SATA drives for reliability and high-performance SAS drives.
- 67Y1400 ThinkServer 250GB 7.2K RPM 3.5" SATA Hard Drive
- 67Y1401 ThinkServer 500GB 7.2K RPM 3.5" SATA Hard Drive
- 67Y1402 ThinkServer 1TB 7.2K RPM 3.5" SATA Hard Drive
ThinkServer SAS Hard Drives – performance
- 67Y1437 ThinkServer 300GB SAS 15K RPM Hard Drive
- 67Y1462 ThinkServer 450GB SAS 15K RPM Hard Drive
Ethernet
ThinkServer Networking Options - high-performance Ethernet
An image of a high-performance dual-port Ethernet adapter is shown, suitable for demanding network connectivity.
- 67Y1393 Lenovo PRO/1000 PT Dual Port Ethernet Adapter
