A primary goal of edge computing is to bring power, storage and networking, closer to where data is generated. However, customers looking for computing solutions at the edge of their networks must often compromise - using either large and power-hungry data centre-class equipment, or PC-based equipment which can't run enterprise applications.
Introducing the Lenovo ThinkSystem SE350
The Lenovo ThinkSystem SE350 bridges that gap. Designed and built with the unique edge server requirements in mind, it offers compact design (not much bigger than a notebook), low power usage, and high performance. It’s versatile enough to stretch the limitations of server locations and includes a variety of easily managed connectivity and security options which include wired and secure wireless Wi-Fi and LTE connection ability.
Because it will deploy in various locations which may be remote, security is also important. The server includes essential cybersecurity capabilities including encrypted storage and physical security features, such as a locking bezel, along with intrusion and tamper-detection mechanisms.
In addition, Microsoft and Lenovo have teamed up to validate the ThinkSystem SE350 for Microsoft's Azure Stack HCI program. This allows customers to leverage Azure's hybrid services such as backup, disaster recovery, update management, monitoring, and security compliance.
Key features
The Lenovo ThinkSystem SE350 Edge Server includes numerous features to boost performance, improve scalability and reduce costs:
Ideal use cases
As a high-performance edge server, the ThinkSystem SE530 is ideal and customisable for Network Appliance, Security Appliance, Video Signage Display Player, and IoT applications where data aggregation and local analytics is required.
Product Manager for Lenovo Data Center Group Asia-Pacific, Craig Collins said, “Customers can use this embedded unit as a general-purpose server with Windows, Linux or other operating system or load their own industry specific software application on the device to make it a cloud connected system for IoT applications. The data collected from these edge devices can be sent to the cloud for analytics, Machine Learning (ML) or Artificial Intelligence (AI) insights and applications.”
Technical Specifications
The Lenovo ThinkSystem SE350 Edge Server provides up to 256GB of RAM, and up to 8 M.2 SSD drives (NVMe or SATA) for storage (theoretically 16TB). For networking, the server has four different modules depending on users’ needs, including wired connections up to 10GbE and optional support for both Wi-Fi and LTE wireless connectivity. To top it off, the server also supports the NVIDA Tesla T4 GPU for workloads such as edge inferencing, which makes it an ideal solution for resource-intense workloads like AI deployments.
About Dicker Data and Lenovo
Dicker Data is Lenovo Data Centre Group’s sole distributor in New Zealand, providing end-to-end Lenovo solutions – proactively supporting IT resellers and partners to help define appropriate Lenovo solutions.
Lenovo is a world leading technology company producing innovative PC’s and mobile internet devices. Available within the New Zealand IT market, Lenovo manufactures an extensive portfolio of connected products. Lenovo’s data centre solutions (ThinkSystem and ThinkAgile) are creating the capacity and computing power for connections that are changing business and society.
Dicker Data’s local dedicated team is renowned for their strong capabilities and flexibility when working with New Zealand IT channel partners.
Sam Taylor, Business Unit Manager for Dicker Data said, ““With a team of twelve strong, the Lenovo DCG team housed inside Dicker Data has some of the best capability and expertise in the channel to help deliver one of the best end-to-end experiences for partners when dealing with Lenovo. From various incentives to leveraging technical & sales resources, we’re dedicated to working alongside partners to ensure we’re jointly delivering business outcome-focused solutions for customers. I would encourage partners to take advantage and engage our team as an extension of their sales & technical teams to help scale and grow your business. Whether it’s building configs, specifying solutions or talking to customers around their architecture or technology strategy we have a team of experts you can lean on”
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