May 12, 2014 at 04:23Lenovo ThinkServer TS140 - server accessible to everyone
Good day, dear harazhiteli.
As we already know, Lenovo at the end of last year presented ThinkServer server solutions for small and corporate businesses. Among the solutions there are servers in the Tower and in the Rack package, as well as expanding disk space disk shelves with direct connection via direct-attached storage (DAS), which are already available for order in Russia. But today we will not talk with you about the entire model range of server solutions, but only about an entry-level server that is available to absolutely everyone - Lenovo ThinkServer TS140 .
Floor-type servers are in demand in the small and medium-sized business sector, for those organizations where there is, in principle, no IT infrastructure, it is impractical to install a rack for equipment, and the server is bought mainly for bookkeeping, and most often it is there. Therefore, such machines should work quietly, provide large disk space for the general resources of the company, be easy to maintain and be reliable, and most importantly affordable.
The entry-level server Lenovo ThinkServer TS140 is a powerful solution for organizations that are not particularly demanding on deployed infrastructure. The legendary quality of the Think family and simple software solutions integrated into an economical server solution for branch offices and small businesses.
Lenovo Thinkserver TS140 is presented in several versions based on different processors of the Intel Xeon E3-1200 v3 family, Core i3 4000 and Pentium G3000 series, all CPUs on the LGA1150 socket. Chipset for Intel C226 motherboard. RAM UDIMM, DDR3 1600Mhz with ECC in dual channel mode. The maximum amount of RAM supported by the 32Gb server (4 slots). You can install up to 4 hard drives 3.5 inches SATA or SSD, without support for hot swapping drives. There is also RAID level 0, 1, 5, 10, thanks to the built-in ThinkServer RAID 100 controllerwith support for Intel RSTe 3.8. Integrated TPM module (security chip ST33ZP24AR28PVSP) The server has a built-in Intel HD4600 graphics card with three outputs 1-VGA and 2-DysplayPort, it is also possible to install discrete graphics cards in a separate PCIe x16 slot. Expansion slots 1 x PCIe GEN3, 1 x PCIe GEN2, 1 x PCIe GEN2 and 1 full-length 32-bit PCI for any old expansion cards. Integrated gigabit network interface Intel i217 series, to increase the number of network interfaces can install additional network cards.
The server is powered by one 280 Watt or 450 Watt power supply. The server is designed in a 4U tower enclosure with rack-mountability (optional). Particular attention should be paid to the noise emission of the 26dbi server, which makes the server quiet enough even for working in the library. Built-in monitoring and control technologies IPMI 2.0 (on younger Core i3 and Pentium G models) and AMT 9.0 (only on servers with Intel Xeon CPUs) with a remote iKVM virtual machine allow you to remotely control the server. And the most important thing that I want to notice is the warranty on Lenovo ThinkServer TS140 servers - 1 year and 3 years for some configurations.
The Lenovo TS140 server is fairly client-oriented. There are ready-made configurations with a built-in disk system and preinstalled Windows Server software, which greatly simplifies commissioning. Each client will be able to choose and equip their Lenovo TS140 according to their tasks and needs.
The server is oriented, as we said above, for medium and small businesses. Of the classic tasks, it is worth noting the most common:
Lenovo TS140 server works with Vmware ESXi version 5 hypervisors, provided that the assembly of the * .iso boot image is done manually with step-by-step loading of the required drivers. And the download of the hypervisor itself from a USB drive. Now we are testing the older configuration for stability in working with the hypervisor and virtual machines for small businesses in an environment of 10 users: 1C server, corporate mail, file server .
Lenovo Introduces ThinkServer Server Solutions Configurator :
Prices for the TS140 range are in the range of $ 500 for the younger equipment, and up to $ 2150 for the older equipment.
You can buy a server from official partners, you can find and refer to them through the section on the Where to Buy website , we also provide a direct link to our partner’s partners where you will be consulted on all Lenovo products, as well as the Lenovo ThinkServer TS140 server will be sold .
A decent server is a good combination of price, quality, guarantees, as well as decent hardware properties that will cope with the task at 100%.
PS: Thank you all for your interest in the article, soon we will give a targeted solution based on TS140. Subscribe to our blog, do not forget to ask questions, and write comments. With you was ServerMan , Good luck.
The Lenovo ThinkServer TS140 server is certified to work with 1c Enterprise: link .
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As we already know, Lenovo at the end of last year presented ThinkServer server solutions for small and corporate businesses. Among the solutions there are servers in the Tower and in the Rack package, as well as expanding disk space disk shelves with direct connection via direct-attached storage (DAS), which are already available for order in Russia. But today we will not talk with you about the entire model range of server solutions, but only about an entry-level server that is available to absolutely everyone - Lenovo ThinkServer TS140 .
Floor-type servers are in demand in the small and medium-sized business sector, for those organizations where there is, in principle, no IT infrastructure, it is impractical to install a rack for equipment, and the server is bought mainly for bookkeeping, and most often it is there. Therefore, such machines should work quietly, provide large disk space for the general resources of the company, be easy to maintain and be reliable, and most importantly affordable.
Presentation, and first emotions:
The entry-level server Lenovo ThinkServer TS140 is a powerful solution for organizations that are not particularly demanding on deployed infrastructure. The legendary quality of the Think family and simple software solutions integrated into an economical server solution for branch offices and small businesses.
Hardware component of the ThinkServer TS140 server line:
Lenovo Thinkserver TS140 is presented in several versions based on different processors of the Intel Xeon E3-1200 v3 family, Core i3 4000 and Pentium G3000 series, all CPUs on the LGA1150 socket. Chipset for Intel C226 motherboard. RAM UDIMM, DDR3 1600Mhz with ECC in dual channel mode. The maximum amount of RAM supported by the 32Gb server (4 slots). You can install up to 4 hard drives 3.5 inches SATA or SSD, without support for hot swapping drives. There is also RAID level 0, 1, 5, 10, thanks to the built-in ThinkServer RAID 100 controllerwith support for Intel RSTe 3.8. Integrated TPM module (security chip ST33ZP24AR28PVSP) The server has a built-in Intel HD4600 graphics card with three outputs 1-VGA and 2-DysplayPort, it is also possible to install discrete graphics cards in a separate PCIe x16 slot. Expansion slots 1 x PCIe GEN3, 1 x PCIe GEN2, 1 x PCIe GEN2 and 1 full-length 32-bit PCI for any old expansion cards. Integrated gigabit network interface Intel i217 series, to increase the number of network interfaces can install additional network cards.
The server is powered by one 280 Watt or 450 Watt power supply. The server is designed in a 4U tower enclosure with rack-mountability (optional). Particular attention should be paid to the noise emission of the 26dbi server, which makes the server quiet enough even for working in the library. Built-in monitoring and control technologies IPMI 2.0 (on younger Core i3 and Pentium G models) and AMT 9.0 (only on servers with Intel Xeon CPUs) with a remote iKVM virtual machine allow you to remotely control the server. And the most important thing that I want to notice is the warranty on Lenovo ThinkServer TS140 servers - 1 year and 3 years for some configurations.
Options of complete sets and their features:
The Lenovo TS140 server is fairly client-oriented. There are ready-made configurations with a built-in disk system and preinstalled Windows Server software, which greatly simplifies commissioning. Each client will be able to choose and equip their Lenovo TS140 according to their tasks and needs.
Recommendations of operation:
The server is oriented, as we said above, for medium and small businesses. Of the classic tasks, it is worth noting the most common:
- File server
- Server 1C (both file and SQL)
- Corporate email server
- Backup server
- CRM
Little bonus for Habr Users!
Lenovo TS140 server works with Vmware ESXi version 5 hypervisors, provided that the assembly of the * .iso boot image is done manually with step-by-step loading of the required drivers. And the download of the hypervisor itself from a USB drive. Now we are testing the older configuration for stability in working with the hypervisor and virtual machines for small businesses in an environment of 10 users: 1C server, corporate mail, file server .
To activate VMware you will need useful materials:
- The Lenovo ThinkServer TS140 server itself ( which you can select here )
- Technical documentation for Lenovo TS140 server ( PDF here )
- Lenovo ThinkServer TS140 Manual ( PDF here )
- Intel E3-1200 v3 Family Processor Compatibility Chart ( Intel Website )
- Lenovo Drivers and Add-on Software for TS140 Server ( Lenovo Website )
- BIOS and additional drivers Lenovo TS140 ( Lenovo site )
- Activation of Virtualization Technology (VT) in TS140 BIOS (Press F1) ( Read here )
- How to add Intel NIC driver (82579LM) GbE with VMware in office. ESXi assembly ( Link to the forum )
Configurator from the manufacturer
Lenovo Introduces ThinkServer Server Solutions Configurator :
Where to buy, prices
Prices for the TS140 range are in the range of $ 500 for the younger equipment, and up to $ 2150 for the older equipment.
You can buy a server from official partners, you can find and refer to them through the section on the Where to Buy website , we also provide a direct link to our partner’s partners where you will be consulted on all Lenovo products, as well as the Lenovo ThinkServer TS140 server will be sold .
Conclusion:
A decent server is a good combination of price, quality, guarantees, as well as decent hardware properties that will cope with the task at 100%.
PS: Thank you all for your interest in the article, soon we will give a targeted solution based on TS140. Subscribe to our blog, do not forget to ask questions, and write comments. With you was ServerMan , Good luck.
The Lenovo ThinkServer TS140 server is certified to work with 1c Enterprise: link .
Practical application of the server:
Office on Linux - my experience from m0Ray