Quick Comparison of Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Server vs FusionServer 1288H V7 Rack Server at a Glance

The server comparison table provides a quick overview of the key specifications and key features for Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Server and FusionServer 1288H V7 Rack Server Let’s take a look at the comparison table below.

Features	Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Server View Check the Price	FusionServer 1288H V7 Rack Server View Check the Price
Server Type / Form Factor	Type: Rack Server Form Factor: 2U Rackmount Socket: Dual socket (supports 4th or 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable up to 64 cores/socket)	-
Processor (CPU)	Supported CPUs: Up to two 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable (up to 64 cores/thread per socket, TDP up to 350 W) Also supports: 4th Gen Xeon Scalable (up to 60 cores/socket, 350 W TDP)	Up to 2 × Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors (Sapphire Rapids), up to 350 W TDP
Memory (RAM)	Memory Type: DDR5 RDIMM (TruDDR5) ECC DIMM Slots: Up to 32 DIMM slots (16 per CPU) Max Capacity: Up to 8 TB using 256 GB 3DS RDIMMs Speed: Up to 5600 MT/s (5th Gen) or 4800 MT/s (4th Gen)	Up to 32 × DDR5 DIMM slots Maximum speed: 4800 MT/s
Storage	Drive Bay Options: Front: up to 12 × 3.5 or 24 × 2.5 hot swap bays Middle: up to 4 × 3.5 or 8 × 2.5 hot swap bays Rear: up to 4 × 3.5 or 8 × 2.5 hot swap, plus optional 2 × 7 mm boot bays Boot Options: Internal 2 × M.2 SATA/NVMe drives in RAID Controllers: Supports VROC/VMD, onboard SW RAID; optional hardware RAID/HBA adapters	Supports 10 × 2.5 NVMe/SAS/SATA drives Optional support for up to 32 × E1.S SSDs 2 × M.2 NVMe slots for OS boot
Expansion / Connectivity	PCIe Slots: Up to 12 PCIe Gen 4/5 slots plus 1 × OCP 3.0 mezzanine slot; up to 10 rear accessible PCIe slots GPU Support: Up to 8 single-width GPUs or 3 double-width GPUs Networking: LOM via OCP 3.0 slot or optional NIC adapters	-
Redundancy & Reliability	Power Supplies: Dual hot plug redundant PSUs: 750 W – 2600 W, Platinum/Titanium (AC & DC options) Cooling: Air cooled with N+1 hot swap fans (5 6 depending on config), supports performance and standard fan types	Dual hot-swappable power supplies (900 W to 2000 W, Platinum/Titanium rated) 8 × hot-swappable redundant fans \| ECC memory, BIOS recovery, AI-based memory fault prediction N+1 cooling design
Operating System Support	Microsoft Windows Server including 2022 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.x/9.x SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP4/SP5+ or later VMware ESXi including 7.0 U3 or later	Microsoft Windows Server Red Hat Enterprise Linux SUSE Linux Enterprise Ubuntu VMware ESXi \| CentOS
Security Features	Lenovo XClarity Controller 2 (service processor) Embedded TPM 2.0 with PFR (Platform Firmware Resiliency); chassis intrusion, administrator password security Optional lockable bezel available	TPM 2.0 (Trusted Platform Module) Secure boot Chassis intrusion detection BIOS and iBMC access protection
Management & Monitoring	Lenovo XClarity Controller (XCC2) with remote KVM over dedicated port Integration via XClarity Administrator, Energy Manager, REST API support	iBMC with Redfish, SNMP, IPMI 2.0 support FusionDirector for end-to-end lifecycle management Remote KVM, BIOS recovery, firmware updates, log analysis
Warranty & Support	Standard Warranty: 3 Year Customer Replaceable Unit & Onsite Service Optional Upgrades: 4 hour, 2 hour response, or extended up to 5 year coverage via Lenovo Services	3-Year Manufacturer Warranty Onsite installation and expert support by Infome Technologies
Server Type/Form Factor	-	1U Rack Server (high-density dual-socket)
Expansion/Connectivity	-	Up to 5 × PCIe 5.0 expansion slots 2 × FlexIO (OCP 3.0) NIC slots Network support up to 400 Gb/s USB 3.0, VGA, and serial ports

Key Features Comparison

High Performance and Scalability

Equipped with the latest Intel Xeon Scalable processors and up to 8TB of memory, making it ideal for demanding applications and heavy workloads

Flexible Storage Options

Supports a range of storage configurations, including NVMe, SSD, and HDD options, to optimize storage performance and capacity for your needs

Enhanced Security and Reliability

Built-in ThinkShield security and TPM options protect your data, while Lenovo’s Trusted Platform provides peace of mind against threats

Energy Efficiency and Cost Savings

Advanced cooling technology and energy-efficient components reduce power consumption, providing cost savings for data centers

Virtualization-Ready

Ideal for virtualization with support for multiple hypervisors, enabling optimized resource utilization and operational efficiency

Flexible Expansion Capabilities

High I/O flexibility with multiple PCIe slots allows easy scaling to meet future business needs

Dual-Socket DDR5 Performance

Supports two CPUs (up to 350?W TDP) and 32 DDR5 DIMMs in a 1U chassis.

PCIe 5.0 + High-Bandwidth I/O

PCIe 5.0 lanes and OCP 3.0 NIC support enable ultra-fast data transfer.

High-Density Storage

Supports up to 10× 2.5 NVMe/SAS/SATA or 32× E1.S SSDs for flexible storage needs.

AI Enhanced Reliability

Heat-pipe cooling and AI-driven memory self-healing reduce downtime by up to 66%.

Energy Efficient

Power-optimized design cuts energy consumption and boosts overall server efficiency.

Smart O&M & Lifecycle Tools

iBMC remote management and FusionDirector automation simplify operations.

Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Server vs FusionServer 1288H V7 Rack Server : Which should I choose?

Choosing the right server is a critical decision for any business, and comparing Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Server and FusionServer 1288H V7 Rack Server gives you clear insights into which solution aligns best with your IT requirements. These servers are built for high performance, but they may differ in areas such as processor capacity, memory, storage, and scalability, making a side-by-side comparison easy.

This direct comparison helps you quickly identify the strengths and limitations of each server, which helps you determine which model best supports your workloads, applications, and long-term IT goals. By evaluating them together, you can make a smarter investment that ensures reliability and efficiency for your business.

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