ThinkServer RS160 Rack Server
Powerful, affordable, easy-to-manage entry rack server
- A choice of processor for performance and price
- Plenty of DDR4 memory for performance
- Flexible storage options
- Integrated systems management hardware
- XClarity software for easy management
- Energy-efficient power supply
- A choice of server OSes
Highlights
- Choose from models containing one Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v6 series, Core i3, Pentium, or Celeron processor
- Up to 64GB of fast 2400MHz DDR4 ECC memory in four DIMMs
- A choice of 3.5-inch SAS/SATA HDDs, 2.5-inch SAS/SATA HDDs, 2.5-inch SSDs, and M.2 SSD
- Up to 20TB of storage (3.5-inch SATA)
- Software RAID-0/1/10/5 standard; optional hardware RAID-0/1/10/5/6
- 80 Plus Gold power supply
- Integrated BMC for systems management
- XClarity Administrator support (limited)
- A choice of four rack-mounting methods
Increased performance
The Lenovo ThinkServer RS160 is an excellent entry-server for growing businesses. Featuring powerful Intel® processors and enterprise-class storage and networking, it offers up to 12Gbps data transfer rate as well as 2x the memory and 60 percent more internal storage capacity than its predecessor. The RS160 is ideal for web hosting, mail serving, file-and-print serving, video streaming, as well as a wide range of general-purpose productivity applications.
Built-in value and flexibility
The RS160 features a full line of powerful Intel processors, from Celeron to Xeon®, and up to 64GB of DDR4 memory. It provides business flexibility with multiple storage types and form factors, including up to 20TB of internal storage and 128GB of M.2 drive support for additional scalability. Multiple server OSes are available and the rack is available with 2-post and 4-post rail rack-mounting options.
Customer friendly
Lenovo servers continue to be rated the most reliable x86 servers on the market and have the highest customer satisfaction.*,† The RS160 is no exception. Its shallow chassis depth promotes greater in-rack airflow and it has an 80 Plus Gold-certified power supply. Easy-to-use Lenovo XClarity system management tools provide business-class reliability and management to reduce costs and downtime. These are the same tools used on Lenovo’s high-end, two-socket rack systems.
Specifications | |
Drive Bays | 1x M.2, plus either 2x 3.5-inch or 4x 2.5-inch non-hot-swap, plus optional optical drive |
Expansion Slots | 1 PCIe 3.0 x16 |
Form Factor | 1U (411mm/16.2 in. deep) |
Limited Warranty | 1 or 3-year (model-specific) parts and labor |
Maximum internal storage | 20TB (7,200rpm) 3.5-inch SAS/SATA; 8TB (7,200rpm) SATA 2.5-inch; 4.8TB 2.5-inch SAS (10,000rpm); 3.84TB 2.5-inch SSD; 128GB M.2 SSD |
Memory (max) | Up to 64GB (4x 16GB) 2133/2400 MHz DDR4 ECC UDIMMs |
Network Interface | 2x 1GbE (standard), plus 1x 1GbE dedicated management port |
Number of processors | 1 (up to 4 cores) |
Operating Systems Supported | Windows Server 2012/2012 R2/2016, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware vSphere ESXi |
Power Supply (std/max) | 300W 80 Plus Gold (90% efficient) non-hot-swap |
Processor (Max)/Cache (max) | Intel® Pentium, Core i3, Xeon® E3-1200 v6; Celeron, Up to 8 MB Cache |
RAID Support | Software RAID-0/1/10/5 (standard); optional hardware RAID-0/1/10 (plus RAID-5/6 with upgrade key) |
Security | Optional TPM/TCM |
Systems Management | Onboard BMC; XClarity support§; Power Planner tool; easy update and startup |