Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tower Gen 2

Overview

A diagram shows the front and rear views of the ThinkStation P3 Tower Gen 2. The front view displays ports labeled 1-10. The rear view displays ports labeled 8-19.

Front Ports:

• 1. Power button
• 2. SD card reader *
• 3. Microphone jack (3.5mm)
• 4. Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
• 5. USB-C (USB 20Gbps), data transfer only
• 6. 2x USB-A (USB 5Gbps)
• 7. 2x USB-A (USB 10Gbps)
• 8. Audio line-out (3.5mm)
• 9. Flex IO *
• 10. HDMI

Rear Ports:

• 11. 2x DisplayPort
• 12. 2x USB-A (USB 5Gbps)
• 13. Optional ports on expansion cards *
• 14. Serial (9-pin) *
• 15. 2x USB-A (Hi-Speed USB) *
• 16. E-lock slot
• 17. Ethernet (GbE RJ-45)
• 18. Cable lock slot
• 19. Kensington Security Slot

Notes:

• Items with * are only available on selected models.
• Flex IO supports one optional port from HDMI, VGA, USB-C (with DP function), and DP.

Performance

Processor Family

Up to one 125W Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 2) processor; supports up to 24 cores; up to 5.7GHz.

Processor Sockets: 1x FCLGA1851

Notes: [1] Intel® Max Turbo frequency will vary depending on application workload and the hardware and software configurations, see http://www.intel.com/technology/turboboost/ for more information.

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

AI PC Category: AI-Ready Workstations

Notes: With scalable configurations of higher-performance CPUs and professional NVIDIA® RTX GPUs, in addition to advantage of the same modern AI PC technology, AI-Ready workstation power the demanding AI consumption & development workflows.

Operating System

• Windows® 11 Pro
• Windows® 11 Home
• Windows® 11 Home Single Language
• Windows® 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024[1]
• Ubuntu Linux LTS
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.5 (certified only, for detailed and latest information, please visit Red Hat Certified Hardware)

Graphics

Integrated Graphics

Intel® Graphics

Discrete Graphics Support[1]

Supports up to one NVIDIA® RTX 5000 Ada Generation or two NVIDIA® RTX 2000 Ada Generation

Discrete Graphics Offering***

Notes: [1] Discrete graphics support may vary by configurations such as processor selection or power supply wattage.

Monitor Support

Supports multiple displays via onboard video ports and discrete graphics, the number of maximum monitors supported depends on the graphic card in use.

Chipset

Intel® W880 chipset

Memory

Max Memory[1]: Up to 256GB (4x 64GB DDR5 CUDIMM)[2]

Memory Type**[3]:

• DDR5-5600 UDIMM, ECC or non-ECC, maximum transfer speeds of up to 5600 MT/s
• DDR5-6400 CUDIMM, non-ECC, maximum transfer speeds of up to 5600 MT/s

Memory Slots: Four DDR5 UDIMM slots, dual-channel capable

Memory Protection: ECC on models with ECC DIMMs and ECC capable processor

Notes:

• [1] The max memory is based on the test results with current Lenovo® memory offerings.
• [2] 64GB CUDIMM will be available after July 2025.
• [3] System comes with DDR5-6400 CUDIMM or DDR5-5600 UDIMM memory and will run at lower speed due to platform limitations:
  • 1x 8GB / 2x 8GB / 1x 16GB / 2x 16GB / 1x 32GB / 2x 32GB / 1x48GB / 2x 48GB / 1x 64GB / 2x 64GB configurations run at 5600 MT/s;
  • 4x 8GB / 4x 16GB configurations run at 4800 MT/s;
  • 4x 32GB / 4x 48GB / 4x 64GB configurations run at 4400 MT/s.

Storage

Storage Support[1]:

Up to 7 drives (3x SATA HDD / SSD + 4x M.2 SSD); or 6 drives (4x SATA HDD / SSD + 2x M.2 SSD)

• SATA HDD up to 4, up to 12TB each
• SATA SSD up to 4, up to 7.68TB each
• Gen 5 M.2 SSD up to 1, up to 2 TB, for onboard M.2 PCIe® 5.0 slot
• Gen 4 M.2 SSD up to 4, up to 4 TB each, for onboard M.2 PCIe® 5.0 slot, M.2 PCIe® 4.0 slots, and Singe M.2 to PCIe® adapter[2]

Notes:

• [1] The storage capacity supported is based on the test results with current Lenovo® storage offerings.
• [2] 6 drives configuration with 4x SATA HDD / SSD is only available on models with 500W power supply.
• [3] M.2 slot supports PCIe® 3.0, so Gen 4 SSDs will run on PCIe® 3.0.

Removable Storage

Optical Support

Optional one 9.0mm optical drive, DVD-ROM, DVD±RW, and Blu-ray

Card Reader

• SD card reader
• No card reader

Multi-Media

Audio Chip

High Definition (HD) Audio, Realtek® ALC623-CG codec

Speakers

Single speaker, 2W x1

Power Supply**

DESIGN

Mechanical

Form Factor: Tower (27L)

Dimensions (WxDxH)[1]: 180 x 370 x 415 mm (7.09 x 14.57 x 16.34 inches)

Weight[2]: 14.38 kg (31.70 lbs, maximum configuration)

Bays[3]: Up to four disk bays:

• Bay 1 supports one 3.5" / 2.5" drive, standard
• Bay 2 supports one 3.5" / 2.5" drive, optional
• Bay 3 supports one 3.5" / 2.5" drive, optional
• Bay 4 supports one 3.5" / 2.5" drive, optional, only available on 500W PSU models
• Front Access HDD Bay supports one 3.5" / 2.5" drive, optional, occupies Bay 3 location

M.2 Slots***:

• One M.2 slot (for WLAN)
• Up to 4x M.2 slots for M.2 SSD:
  • 2 onboard M.2 PCIe® 4.0 slots, supports M.2 PCIe® 4.0 SSD
  • 1 onboard M.2 PCIe® 5.0 slot, supports M.2 PCIe® 5.0 or M.2 PCIe® 4.0 SSD
  • 1 via Single M.2 to PCIe® adapter, supports M.2 PCIe® 4.0 SSD, running on PCIe® 3.0 protocol

Expansion Slots: Supports four PCIe® slots with one PCIe® 5.0 x16, one PCIe® 4.0 x16 and two PCIe® 3.0 x1.

• Slot 1: PCIe® 5.0 x16, full height, full length, 75W, double-width
• Slot 2: PCIe® 3.0 x1, full height, half length, 25W, open-ended
• Slot 3: PCIe® 4.0 x16 (x4 lanes), full height, half length, 25W
• Slot 4: PCIe® 3.0 x1, full height, half length, 25W, open-ended

Notes:

• [1] The system dimensions may vary depending on configurations.
• [2] The system weight is approximate and based on results in Lenovo® lab, which varies depending on the source of component, variance of the distribution of each component, and manufacturing process. It may not be the exact weight for each specific model.
• [3] Front access HDD bay can be selected when disk bays is equal or less that 2.
• 2.5" drive requires additional 3.5" to 2.5" conversion kit

Connectivity

Network

WLAN + Bluetooth®

• Intel® Wi-Fi® 7 BE200, 802.11be 2x2 Wi-Fi® + Bluetooth® 5.4, Intel® vPro® technology support[1]
• No WLAN and Bluetooth®

Onboard Ethernet

Gigabit Ethernet, Intel® Ethernet Connection I219-LM, 1x RJ-45, supports Wake-on-LAN

Optional Ethernet

Two additional Ethernet adapters support, up to two additional 25GbE ports

• Gigabit Ethernet, Intel® I210-T1, 1x RJ-45, PCIe® x1
• Gigabit Ethernet, Intel® I350-T4, 4x RJ-45, PCIe® x4
• 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Realtek® RTL8125BGS, 1x RJ-45, PCIe® x1
• 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Intel® X710-T2L, 2x RJ-45, PCIe® x8
• 25 Gigabit Ethernet, Intel® E810-XXVDA2, 2x SFP28, PCIe® x8[2]

Notes:

• [1] 6GHz Wi-Fi® 7 operation is subject to the regulation rules in each country.
• [2] Intel® E830-XXVDA2 will be available after June 2025.

Ports[1]

Front Ports

• 1x USB-C® (USB 20Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 2x2), data transfer only
• 2x USB-A (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1)
• 2x USB-A (USB 10Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 2)
• 1x headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
• 1x microphone (3.5mm)

Optional Front Ports

• 1x SD card reader

Rear Ports[2]

• 2x USB-A (Hi-Speed USB / USB 2.0)
• 2x USB-A (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1), one supports Smart Power On
• 1x HDMI® 2.1 TMDS
• 2x DisplayPort™ 1.4
• 1x Ethernet (RJ-45)
• 1x line-out (3.5mm)

Optional Rear Ports

• 1x USB-C® (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1), with DisplayPort™ function (Flex IO)
• 1x HDMI® 2.1 TMDS (Flex IO)
• 1x DP 1.2 (Flex IO)
• 1x VGA (Flex IO)
• 1x parallel (via cable and PCIe® bracket)
• 1x USB-C® (USB 20Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 2x2), support data transfer, via PCIe® x4 card
• 2x USB-C® (USB4® 40Gbps), via additional PCIe® x4 adapter
• 2x USB-A (Hi-Speed USB / USB 2.0), via cable and PCIe® bracket
• 2x USB-A (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1), via additional PCIe® x1 adapter
• 1x serial (via cable)
• 4x serial (via 4-port serial expansion card, PCIe® x1)

Notes:

• [1] The transfer speed of following ports will vary and, depending on many factors, such as the processing speed of the host device, file attributes and other factors related to system configuration and your operating environment, will be slower than theoretical speed.
  • USB 2.0: 480 Mbit/s;
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps, formerly USB 3.0 / USB 3.1 Gen 1): 5 Gbit/s;
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps, formerly USB 3.1 Gen 2): 10 Gbit/s;
  • USB4® 20Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (SuperSpeed USB 20Gbps): 20 Gbit/s;
  • USB4® 40Gbps (USB 40Gbps): 40 Gbit/s;
  • Thunderbolt™ 3/4: 40 Gbit/s.
• [2] For video ports on discrete graphics, please see graphics section.

Security & Privacy

Security

Security Chip

Discrete TPM 2.0, TCG certified, FIPS 140-2 certified

Physical Locks

• (Optional) Cable lock
• (Optional) E-lock
• Kensington® Security Slot™, 3 x 7 mm
• Padlock Loop

Chassis Intrusion Switch

• Chassis intrusion switch
• No chassis intrusion switch

BIOS Security

• Administrator password
• Power-on password
• Self-healing BIOS
• UEFI Secure Boot

Manageability

System Management[1]

• Intel® vPro® Enterprise with Intel® AMT 16
• Non-vPro®

Notes: [1] Intel® vPro® offers a superset of DASH's defined capabilities.

Service

Warranty[1]

Base Warranty**:

• 1-year limited onsite service
• 2-year limited onsite service
• 3-year limited onsite service
• No base warranty

Notes: [1] The warranty upgrades may be bundled with some models, please check the "Included upgrade" column in the specific model's configurations. For more service extensions, please go to https://smartfind.lenovo.com/. To learn more details of warranty policy, please access https://support.lenovo.com/warrantylookup/warrantypolicy.

Operating Requirements

Operating Environment

Temperature

• Operating: 10°C (50°F) to 35°C (95°F)
• Storage: -40°C (-40°F) to 60°C (140°F)

Altitude

• Operating: 0 m (0 ft) to 3048 m (10,000 ft)
• Storage: 0 m (0 ft) to 12192 m (40,000 ft)

Relative Humidity

• Operating: 20% to 80%
• Storage: 10% to 90%

Environmental

Sustainability

Material[1]

• 95% PCC ABS bezel
• 95% PCC ABS wired USB keyboard/mouse top/bottom cover
• 16% recycled SGCC metal chassis
• 90% PIC recycled plastic EPE cushion
• 30% OBP used in bag
• FSC certified paper in packaging

Notes:

• [1] PCC: Post Consumer Content, recycled materials from customers.
• PIC: Post Industry Content, recycled materials from internal factories.
• EPE: Expanded Polyethylene.
• OBP: Ocean Bound Plastic, reducing plastic spill into the sea.
• FSC: Forest Stewardship Council.

Certifications

Green Certifications[1]

• (Optional) ENERGY STAR® 9.0
• (Optional) EPEAT™ Gold Registered
• ErP Lot 3
• RoHS compliant
• TCO Certified 10.0

Notes: [1] The items listed under the "Green Certifications" section may not only refer to certification but also registration or self-declaration. For ESG & regulatory compliance documents, please visit https://compliance.lenovo.com/.

Other Certifications

Mil-Spec Test

MIL-STD-810H military test passed

ISV Certifications

Please visit ISV certifications for Lenovo® Workstations

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