Lenovo RD240 SUFA3GE User Manual

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SUFA3GE
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ImpressIve FeaTures
power to Deliver
Built on the latest Intel
®
 Xeon
®
 platform with up to 12 CPU cores, the RD240 
can easily power even the most hungry applications such as Database 
Transactions, Media Streaming, E-mail/Collaboration and Enterprise 
Application Software. In addition, the RD240 offers the following benefits: 
•  maximum speed
Powered by the latest Intel
®
 Xeon
®
 Westmere processors, the RD240 is 
up to 60% faster than previous generation servers and provides enhanced 
computing power required for most demanding applications
•  enhanced memory
With 8 memory slots and supporting up to a 64GB ECC memory, the 
RD240 future-proofs your scalability and stability requirements
•  24/7 Operation
The RD240 comes available with a battery backup for advanced RAID 
cache and redundant power supplies so that your business-critical data is 
always protected, giving you complete peace of mind
•  reliable storage Technology
The RD240 offers a choice of high-performance SAS hard drives or  
low-cost SATA hard drives and provides up to 16TB of scalable storage,  
hot swappable storage
management made simple
The RD240 comes standard with the web-enabled remote management, 
giving you complete round-the-clock access to your server from any location. 
With the RD240 you enjoy:
•  anytime management
With the web-enabled iBMC standard, you can check the status of your 
server from any location and receive quick alerts anytime and anywhere
•  iKvm upgrade
Keyboard, video and mouse remote control to optimize server settings, 
diagnose issues and fix from anywhere at anytime
•  easy Installation
The RD240 easily integrates with Lenovo’s ThinkVantage
®
 Technologies and 
supports a 2-click rapid deployment feature using the EasyStartup tool
THe LeNOvO
®
 THINKserver
®
 rD240
In today’s cost-conscious corporate environment, businesses are  
constantly seeking ways to streamline operations and cut costs, while 
maintaining strict performance requirements. Keeping these key needs in 
mind, Lenovo designed the affordable, storage-rich RD240. Powered by the 
latest Intel
®
 Xeon
®
 processors with up to 12 CPU cores, the RD240 offers up 
to 60% faster performance than previous generation servers. 
The RD240 is a smart choice for businesses that look for cost-effective 
alternative storage solutions, while maintaining high levels of data protection. 
With several levels of advanced data protection, inducing RAID data cache  
and available battery backup and up to 16TB low-cost storage, the RD240 is 
well-suited to meet the storage needs of growing enterprises.
Overall, the RD240 is power-packed for performance and scalability. With 
many industry-leading features bundled in a compact rack model at a great 
value, the RD240 significantly lowers Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), while 
providing the tools to power most business server applications and solutions.
THE AFFORDABLE, STORAGE-RICH WORKHORSE
•  WORKhORSE PERfORMAnCE
•  UP TO 60% fASTER ThAn PREVIOUS 
GEnERATIOn SERVERS
•  UP TO 16TB STORAGE CAPACITy
•  hIGhLy SCALABLE
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