Lenovo P8 Workstation

Product Overview

The Lenovo ThinkStation P8 is a powerful workstation featuring an AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7000 WX-Series processor, offering up to 96 cores and speeds up to 5.3GHz. It is designed for demanding multi-threaded applications and intensive workloads, with a versatile chassis and advanced thermal design.

Section I: Platform Overview

CPU

• Processor Support: AMD Storm Peak Workstation Processor (Ryzen Threadripper Pro)
• Socket Type: TR5/SP6
• Disclaimers: Threadripper Pro CPUs support AMD vendor lock.

Operating Systems

• Preloaded: Windows 11 Pro 64-bit for Workstation
• Supported: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (configuration specific), Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.3, Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
• Disclaimers:

Memory

• Slots: Up to 8 DIMMs
• Channels: 8 Memory Channels
• Type: DDR5, 288-Pin, ECC RDIMM and 3DS RDIMM
• ECC Support: Yes
• Speed: Up to 5200MT/s*
• Max DIMM Size: 64GB DDR5 ECC RDIMM
• Max System Memory: 128GB DDR5 ECC 3DS-RDIMM, 1TB**
• Disclaimers: *Actual Memory Speed is dependent on system configuration. **Configuration dependent, supported through special bids.

Storage

• Total Bays/Size: 3 (2 std, 1 optional)
• SATA: 3x SATA 3.0 Connectors
• Onboard M.2: 3x M.2 NVMe 2280/22110 PCIe Connectors Onboard (Gen5)
• Front Access Storage Bay: 1x M.2 NVMe 2280 PCIe in Flex access tray
• Bay 1 Capability: 3.5" SATA Drive, Dual M.2 NVMe 2280/22110 Adapter*, 15mm U.3 PCIe SSD 2.5" (Gen4)*
• Bay 2 Capability: 3.5" SATA Drive, Dual M.2 NVMe 2280/22110 Adapter*, 15mm U.3 PCIe SSD 2.5" (Gen4)*
• Bay 3 (Optional) Capability: 3.5" SATA Drive**
• PCIe (M.2):
• Disclaimers: Note: Bays 1 and 2 must use the same type of storage. *Requires additional parts. **Bay 3 inclusion dependent on system configuration. See Storage Whitepaper for details on the available usage options.

Video

• Integrated Graphics: Not Available
• Discrete Graphics: A wide range of NVIDIA and AMD Radeon PRO professional graphics cards are supported, including RTX A6000, RTX 6000 Ada, Radeon PRO W7900, and more.
• Multi-GPU Support: Yes
• Type: PCIe Add-In-Card
• Bus Interface: PCIe x16

Slots

The workstation features multiple PCIe slots, including PCIe 5.0 x16 and PCIe 5.0 x8 configurations, as well as a PCIe 4.0 x8 slot.

Front I/O

• USB: 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)*, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)*
• Audio: 1x 3.5mm Combo Headphone Jack (Headphone + Mic in)
• Media Card Reader: USB 3.0 15-in-1 Media card reader supporting SD UHS-II (Optional)

Flex Bay

• Disclaimers: 1x Front access drive bay. Supports either M.2 or 15-in-1 Media Card Reader. *Basic front IO panel (excludes 2x USB-C and 2x USB-A ports) is supported. Note: Actual USB throughput will vary depending on the type and quantity of USB devices used.

Rear I/O

• USB: 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gbps), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps), 2x USB-A 2.0 (480Mbps)
• Audio: 2x 3.5mm Jacks (Line out, Line-in retasked as Mic)
• DisplayPort: As Supported by GPU
• HDMI: As Supported by GPU
• Serial Port: Optional Serial COM port, via cable
• Ethernet: 1 x 1GbE - RJ45 with DASH, 1 x 10GbE - RJ45
• PS/2: Optional PS/2 (2 port) PCle adapter
• IEEE 1394: Yes

Ethernet

• Vendor: Intel, Broadcom, Aquantia, Realtek
• Speeds: 1GbE, 10GbE, 25GbE
• Functions: PXE, WOL, Jumbo Frames, ASF
• Connectors: 2 x RJ45
• Disclaimers: Note: Network speeds listed are theoretical.

Audio

• Vendor: Realtek
• Type: HD (2.0)
• Internal Speaker: 1 x 1.5 watt 4 ohm
• Connectors: 2x Rear 3.5mm Jacks (Line Out, Line In retasked as Mic), 1x Front 3.5mm Global Headset Jack (Headphone + Mic in)
• Chipset: Realtek ALC897Q-VA2-CG Codec (rear), Realtek ALC4032 (front)
• Number of Channels: Rear Audio: 2 Channels, Front Audio: 2 Channels
• Disclaimers: Note: Audio Codec ALC897Q can support 7.1 channel, but motherboard only has 2 rear jacks - MIC in and Line out, only 2 channel for Line out.

Thermal

• Temp Sensors: Multiple thermistors are located throughout the chassis for comprehensive temperature monitoring.
• Fans: Includes CPU heatsink fans, PCIe slot fans, front fans, flex bay fan, HDD fan, rear fan, PSU fans, and memory duct fans for optimal cooling.

Power Specifications

• Power Supply: 1000W/1400W
• Power Efficiency: 92% Efficient @ 50% Load
• Operating Voltage Range: 100-240V (autosensing)
• Rated Voltage Range: 90-264VAC
• Rated Line Frequency: 47Hz/63Hz
• Operating Line Frequency Range: 50Hz/60Hz
• Rated Input Current: 1000W: 6A-12A, 1400W: 9A-15A
• Graphics Power: Up to 3x 12VHPWR*
• Power Supply Fan: Yes
• ENERGY STAR Qualified: Yes (config dependent)
• 80 PLUS Compliant: Yes
• Built-in Self Test (BIST) LED: Yes
• Disclaimers: Note: Power Output of 1400W PSU Limited to 1125W for 100-111.9 Input Voltage. *Quantity of Graphics power cables is configuration dependent. *See Power Configuration Whitepaper for additional details.

BIOS

• Vendor: AMI

Chassis Information

• Color: Storm Gray
• PSU: One Fixed 1400W or 1000W, Autosensing, 92% PSU, 80 PLUS Platinum Qualified
• Thermal Solutions: Comprehensive fan system for cooling.
• Dimensions: 435mm/17.1" H, 175mm/6.9" W, 508mm/20" D
• Weight: 22.7 kg/50.0 lbs (max config)

Section II: Platform Detail

Motherboard Core

• Board Size: 15" x 11.57" (381mm x 293.8mm)
• Layout: Lenovo Custom Extended eATX
• Processor Support: AMD Stormpeak Workstation Processor
• Socket Type: Socket TR5/SP6
• Memory Support: DDR5 up to 5200MT/s RDIMM/3DS RDIMM Memory
• CPU-CPU Interconnect: SV13 VR Controller - 350W TDP Capable
• Chipset (PCH): AMD 600 Series Chipset Workstation Segment, Pro class version
• Flash: 2 x 64MB
• Super I/O: 1x Microchip MEC1723N-LOP-I/LJ (WFBGA-176pin)
• Clock: External Clock
• Audio: Rear Codec: Realtek ALC897Q-VA2-CG on Motherboard by Rear I/O, Front Codec: Realtek ALC4032 on FPIO
• Ethernet: Aquantia 10Gb AQC113-B1-C, Realtek 1Gb RTL8111EPP with DASH

Supported Components

Processor Level

• Processor: AMD Stormpeak Workstation Processor
• Supported Processors: AMD Threadripper Pro 7945WX, 7955WX, 7965WX, 7975WX, 7985WX, 7995WX

Memory Type

• Memory: RDIMM-5600MT/s, RDIMM/3DS-RDIMM-4800MT/s
• Supported Memory Modules: Various DDR5 ECC RDIMM capacities from 16GB to 128GB.
• Disclaimers: Note: Total Memory - 1TB (*Delayed availability with Threadripper Pro 9000 series)

Storage

• 3.5" SATA Hard Disk Drive (HDD): 2TB SATA - 7200rpm, 6Gb/s, 3.5", 6TB SATA - 7200rpm, 6Gb/s, 3.5" (Enterprise Class), 12TB SATA - 7200rpm, 6Gb/s, 3.5" (Enterprise Class)
• 2.5" SATA Hard Disk Drive (HDD): Not Available
• 2.5" SATA Solid State Drive (SSD):
• M.2 PCIe Solid State Drive (SSD): 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB M.2 PCIe SSD, 2280, Gen4 (x4), NVMe, TLC, OPAL2.0
• U.2/U.3 PCIe Solid State Drive (SSD): 15.3TB U.3 PCIe SSD, 15mm, Gen4 (x4), NVMe, 2.5" OPAL2.0
• PCIe Add-in-Card Solid State Drive (SSD):

Section III: Supported Component Detail

CPU Specifications Group 1

CPU Specifications Group 2

HDD Specifications

Solid State Storage Specifications

HDD Controllers

Optical Drive Specifications

• Operating Systems Supported: Windows 11 Pro High End DPK (Preload), Windows 11 Pro 64 DG to Windows 10 Pro 64 normal path special bid, Windows 10 IOT Enterprise 64 2021 LTSC, Ubuntu Linux V22.04 World Wide Multiple Language Custom Preload
• Temperature: 10-35C (50-95F)
• Relative Humidity: 10%-80% (non-condensing)
• Maximum Wet Bulb Temperature: 25C max

Discrete Graphics Adapter Group 1

Discrete Graphics Adapter Group 2

Discrete Graphics Adapter Group 3

Ethernet Specifications Group 1 Part 1

Ethernet Specifications Group 2 Part 1

Section IV: BIOS/Certifications/Standards/Environmental

BIOS Specifications

• WMI Support: Compliant With Microsoft WBEM and the DMTF Common Information Model
• ROM-Based Setup Utility: System Configuration Setup Program (text only interface) Available at Power-on With F1 Key
• Bootblock Recovery: Recovers System BIOS if the Flash ROM Becomes Corrupted

Industry Standard Specification Support

• UEFI: Unified Extensible Firmware Interface v2.7
• ACPI: Advanced Configuration and Power Interface v6.1
• ASF 2.0: DMTF Alert Standard Format Specification v2.0
• ATA (IDE): AT Attachment 6 with Packet Interface (ATA/ATAPI-6)
• CD Boot: El Torito Bootable CD-Rom Format Specification, v1.0
• EHCI: Enhanced Host Controller Interface for Universal Serial Bus, Revision v1.0
• PCI: NA (No PCI slot)
• PCI Express: PCI Express Base Specification v3.0
• SATA: Serial ATA Revision 3.0 Specification
• TPM: Trusted Computing Group TPM Specification v2.0
• UHCI: Universal Host Controller Interface Design Guide, Revision v1.1
• USB: Universal Serial Bus Revision v1.1, Universal Serial Bus v2.0, Universal Serial Bus v3.0
• SMBIOS: DMTF System Management Spec v3.2.1
• XHCI: XHCI SPEC Revision v1.2

Social and Environmental Responsibility

• Quality Control: Lenovo is a member of an eco declaration system that enforces regular independent quality control.
• Hazardous Substances and Preparation: Products comply with RoHS directives, limiting hazardous substances like lead, cadmium, mercury, and flame retardants. They also adhere to regulations regarding ozone-depleting substances and PCBs.

Regulations & Standards

The Lenovo P8 complies with various international EMC & Safety regulations, including FCC, VCCI, BSMI, CE Mark, UL/CUL, IEC60950-1, SASO, KUCAS, CCC Mark, PSB, SABS, EAC, CM, NOM, KVALITET, UKrCEPRO, and BIS.

Environmentals

• Energy Star: ENERGY STAR v7.0
• EPEAT: EPEAT Silver Certification Available on Select Models. EPEAT registration varies by country.
• Greenguard: Greenguard
• ROHS: RoHS Compliant
• ErP Lot-3 2013: Yes
• Hazardous Substances: Products do not contain more than specified limits of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBBs, PBDEs, asbestos, ozone-depleting substances, PCBs, PCTs, and SCCPs.
• TCO Certification: TCO Certification 9.0