Lenovo ThinkSystem SR588 5U Storage Server
Brand: Lenovo | Category: Servers
SKU: LENOVO-THINKSYSTEM-SR588-5U-ST | Part #: LENOVO-THINKSYSTEM-SR588-5U-ST | MPN: SKU-LENOVO-THINKSYSTEM-SR588-5U-ST
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About the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR588 5U Storage Server
High-capacity storage and archival workloads demand a server that combines density with reliability, and the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR588 5U Storage Server delivers both through its exceptional drive capacity and redundant infrastructure. This 5U rack-mount system is purpose-built for storage architects and IT infrastructure teams managing large-scale data repositories, backup environments, and tiered storage platforms. The Lenovo ThinkSystem SR588 supports up to 44 × 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays with SAS 12Gb/s and SATA 6Gb/s connectivity, alongside configuration-dependent NVMe support, enabling flexible storage topologies across performance and capacity tiers.
Powered by 2 × Intel Xeon Scalable processors (Skylake/Cascade Lake generation) and equipped with 24 × DDR4 RDIMM/LRDIMM memory slots, the SR588 provides the compute headroom required for complex I/O workloads and metadata operations. Redundant hot-swap power supplies and cooling fan modules ensure continuous uptime in demanding data center environments. The system integrates Lenovo XClarity Controller for unified systems management and supports Lenovo ThinkSystem RAID adapters (430, 530, 730 series) for proven storage protection. Up to 6 × PCIe 3.0 expansion slots (configuration-dependent) enable custom networking and storage acceleration. Onboard 1GbE management and PCIe-expandable network interfaces support multi-gigabit connectivity. The SR588 runs Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and VMware vSphere, ensuring broad operating system compatibility. Part number SKU-LENOVO-THINKSYSTEM-SR588-5U-ST.
Ideal Deployment Scenarios
- Large-scale backup and disaster recovery repositories with extended retention policies
- Multi-tenant cloud storage and archival platforms requiring per-node capacity density
- Data lake and object storage foundation clusters for analytics and compliance workloads
- Tiered storage infrastructure combining NVMe performance with high-capacity SATA arrays
- Virtualized storage appliances and software-defined storage deployments at scale
Contact Omnixon Global to request a quotation for the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR588 5U Storage Server and discuss configuration options tailored to your enterprise storage requirements.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Lenovo |
| Category | Servers |
| SKU | LENOVO-THINKSYSTEM-SR588-5U-ST |
| Part Number | LENOVO-THINKSYSTEM-SR588-5U-ST |
| MPN | SKU-LENOVO-THINKSYSTEM-SR588-5U-ST |
| Condition | New |
| Form Factor | 5U |
| Interface | NVMe |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SKU-LENOVO-THINKSYSTEM-SR588-5U-ST |
| Product Line | ThinkSystem |
| Form Factor | 5U Rack |
| Processor Sockets | 2 x Intel Xeon Scalable (Skylake/Cascade Lake generation) |
| Drive Bays | Up to 44 x 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays |
| Drive Interface Support | SAS 12Gb/s, SATA 6Gb/s (NVMe support configuration-dependent) |
| Memory Slots | 24 x DIMM slots (12 per processor) |
| Memory Type | DDR4 Registered DIMM (RDIMM / LRDIMM) |
| PCIe Expansion Slots | Up to 6 x PCIe 3.0 slots (configuration-dependent) |
| RAID Support | Lenovo ThinkSystem RAID adapters (430, 530, 730 series) |
| Network | Onboard 1GbE management port; additional NICs via PCIe expansion |
| Power Supply | Redundant hot-swap power supplies |
| Cooling | Hot-swap redundant fan modules |
| Systems Management | Lenovo XClarity Controller (XCC); compatible with Lenovo XClarity Administrator |
| Operating System Support | Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware vSphere |
Frequently Asked Questions about Lenovo ThinkSystem SR588 5U Storage Server
What does the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR588 5U Storage Server do?
The Lenovo ThinkSystem SR588 5U Storage Server is built for enterprise data-center workloads — virtualization (VMware, Proxmox, Nutanix), private cloud, database hosting, and AI/ML training. Its 5U form factor fits standard EIA-310 server racks and supports redundant PSUs and hot-swap drives common in production environments.
What are the headline specs of the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR588 5U Storage Server?
Key specifications for the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR588 5U Storage Server: form factor 5U; new condition; product name Lenovo ThinkSystem SR588 5U Storage Server; brand Lenovo; category Servers; form factor 5U; processor support Up to 2x Intel Xeon Scalable processors; memory capacity Up to 4TB DDR4 RAM. Manufacturer part number SKU-LENOVO-THINKSYSTEM-SR588-5U-ST. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.