Lenovo ThinkAgile FX650 V4 Hyperconverged System

The Lenovo ThinkAgile FX650 V4 are 2-socket 2U systems that feature the Intel® Xeon® 6 processors (formerly code named "Granite Rapids").  The latest Lenovo ThinkAgile FX V4 Series systems are backed by the power of Intel® Xeon® 6 processors to deliver more cores, higher memory bandwidth, and enhanced AI acceleration in every core. These systems are designed to make AI accessible with new servers that are purpose-built and optimized to maximize performance and efficiency for wide range of targeted workloads, from compute-intensive AI to general-purpose data services while flexibly matching the specific workloads needs of any business. ThinkAgile FX V4 Series systems also supports hardware acceleration from Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) for maximum performance. ThinkAgile FX future-proof your investment with seamless HCI software transitions. The ThinkAgile FX650 V4 provides up to 86  cores and support for the new PCIe 5.0 standard for I/O, the FX650 V4 offers the ultimate in two-socket performance in a 2U form factor.  Lenovo offers ThinkAgile FX with a unique, industry first flexibility for software-defined approach to hyper convergence, leveraging the ability to move between hypervisors of your choice to deliver compute, storage and management in a tightly integrated software stack and future-proof your investment with seamless HCI software transitions between VMware, Nutanix and Microsoft.

Suggested uses: AI Inference, virtualization, VDI, Databases, ERP

Figure 1. Lenovo ThinkAgile FX650 V4 with 2.5-inch drive bays

ThinkAgile FX650 V4 features

The ThinkAgile FX650 V4 offer the following key features:

• Factory-integrated, pre-validated ready-to-go integrated systems built on proven and reliable Lenovo ThinkSystem servers that provide compute power for a variety of workloads and applications and powered by industry-leading hyperconverged infrastructure software from Microsoft, VMware and Nutanix.
• Fully tested and validated for vSAN compliance with VMware and includes the latest supported firmware levels integrated at factory.
• Fully validated and integrated hardware and firmware that is certified with Microsoft Windows Server HCI (S2D + Hyper-V) and Azure Local.
• Fully validated and integrated hardware and firmware that is certified with Nutanix Cloud Platform (NCP).
• Provide a convenient any to any path to migrate  hyperconverged solutions powered by VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) or VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF) software stacks, Microsoft Azure Local or Microsoft Windows Server HCI (S2D + Hyper-V) and Nutanix AHV.  Conversions are supported with mandatory Lenovo Professional services.
• Provide quick and convenient path to implement a hyperconverged solution powered by VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) or VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF) software stacks with Lenovo Premier Support and Services offering deployment and single point of support services for the solution. Licenses for VCF or VVF can be obtained by contacting a Broadcom Seller directly or a Broadcom authorized software partner.
• Provide quick and convenient path to implement a hyperconverged solution powered by Microsoft Windows Server HCI (S2D + Hyper-V) or Azure Local software stacks with Lenovo Premier Support and Services offering deployment and single point of support services for the solution. Licenses for Windows Server DataCenter 2025 and Azure Local can be obtained by contacting a Lenovo Seller directly or a Microsoft authorized software partner.
• Meet various workload demands with performance-optimized all NVMe drives storage configurations.
• Three and Five-year hardware warranty, bundled with Premier Support in supported countries that provides a 24x7 Single Point of Support, problem reporting and resolution.

When running Microsoft software on ThinkAgile FX650 V4 delivers the following key features:

• Continuously tested and validated by Lenovo and Microsoft with single point of support for HW and L1, L2 SW support from Lenovo to ensure higher reliability and less downtime.
• Quick and convenient path to implement a hyperconverged solution powered by the Azure Local (Azure Stack HCI OS) with Hyper-V virtualization, Microsoft Storage Spaces Direct (S2D) Software Defined Storage (SDS), and Software Defined Networking (SDN) network virtualization.
• Streamlined management of Azure Arc enabled servers with unified single-pane-of-glass for creating and managing VMs, S2D volumes, and virtual networks with Azure Portal or Windows Admin Center with Lenovo xClarity Integrator.
• Solution Builder Extension (SBE) integration with Azure Arc.
• Consistent, low latency performance with hypervisor-embedded architecture, built-in read and write cache, and support for NVMe PCIe drives.
• GPU support to enable AI training, inferencing and data visualization scenarios, HPC workloads, virtual desktops and graphics intensive applications.
• Built on proven and reliable Lenovo ThinkSystem servers that provide compute power and space efficiency for a variety of workloads and applications.
• Can sustain drive, server, or component failures with built-in resiliency for continuous availability.
• Provides comprehensive hardware management with advanced systems management capabilities with XClarity
• Availability of full stack cluster aware update in a single step with rigorous health pre-check.
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) is included to manage your containers.
• Premier Support provides a Single Point of Support for quick 24/7 problem reporting and resolution.
  • In Premier countries, Premier Support is included
  • In non-premier countries, Premier Support is not available

When running VMware software on ThinkAgile FX650 V4 delivers the following key features:

• Distributed architecture that allows "pay-as-you-grow", non-disruptive scaling by adding new nodes to the cluster (scale-out) to increase capacity and performance.
• Advanced capacity management, including deduplication, compression, and erasure coding (RAID 5/6), which helps deliver greater storage utilization with dramatically lower storage capacity and costs.
• Provides 4x higher performance through optimized storage compression techniques with vSAN ESA.
• Automation of VM storage provisioning and control of storage service levels (capacity, performance, availability) with VM-centric policies to load balance storage resources.
• Native HCI security solution with two-factor authentication (SecurID and CAC) and data-at-rest encryption that does not require self-encrypting drives (SEDs).
• Stretched cluster with local and site failure protection between two geographically dispersed sites for higher level of availability with near zero downtime.
• Centralized management with provisioning, administering, and monitoring virtual resources across multiple hosts and clusters from a centralized interface.
• Rapid workload provisioning, simplified data center operations, increased business efficiency, and decreased CAPEX and OPEX costs.
• VM and data protection with agent-less, image-level virtual machine backups and application-aware protection for business-critical Microsoft applications (Exchange, SQL Server, SharePoint) along with WAN-efficient, encrypted backup data replication.
• Reduced unplanned downtime and virtually eliminated planned downtime for server and storage maintenance with live workload migration, high availability, and fault tolerance.
• Enhanced application performance and availability with resource management, load balancing, and access prioritization.
• Intelligent operations management and automation to proactively monitor and manage compute, storage, and networking resources, identify performance bottlenecks, and re-balance workloads by leveraging predictive analytics.
• Capacity planning and optimization guidance to address future needs with performance trends, projections and extended forecasts.
• Managing remote offices and branch offices with rapid provisioning of servers through virtualization, minimization of host configuration drift, and enhanced visibility into regulatory compliance, across multiple sites.

When running Nutanix software on ThinkAgile FX650 V4 delivers the following key features:

• Converges compute, storage, networking, and virtualization into a single integrated solution, simplifying deployment and operations across private, hybrid, and multi cloud environments.
• Distributed storage fabric that aggregates local and external storage resources into a single shared pool, delivering high performance, scalability, and resilience without requiring traditional SAN or NAS architectures.
• A fault-resistant platform with no single point of failure, where data, metadata, and services are distributed across all nodes in the cluster to ensure continuous availability and rapid recovery from hardware or software failures.
• Linear scale-out architecture that enables organizations to seamlessly add compute or storage resources one node at a time, allowing infrastructure growth without disruptive upgrades or complex rearchitecting.
• Intelligent data placement and optimization engine that automatically positions workloads and data for optimal performance, leveraging data locality, caching, compression, and tiering technologies.
• Integrated data protection capabilities, including snapshots, replication, disaster recovery orchestration, and ransomware resilience features, helping organizations meet diverse recovery point objective (RPO) and recovery time objective (RTO) requirements.
• Unified management framework through Nutanix Prism that provides a single pane of glass for monitoring, administration, capacity planning, lifecycle management, and automation across infrastructure and applications.
• One-click lifecycle management that automates software and firmware upgrades, patches, and compatibility checks, reducing operational complexity and minimizing downtime.
• Advanced automation and orchestration capabilities that streamline infrastructure provisioning, application deployment, and routine operational tasks through policy-driven workflows and APIs.
• Built-in security features including role-based access control, multifactor authentication, micro segmentation, data-at-rest encryption, secure boot, and compliance-focused controls designed to protect critical workloads and data.
• AI-driven operations and predictive analytics that leverage machine learning to provide proactive insights, anomaly detection, capacity forecasting, and automated issue resolution recommendations.
• Support for hybrid multicloud environments, allowing applications and data to move seamlessly between on-premises infrastructure and public cloud services while maintaining consistent management and governance.
• Integrated support for block, file, and object storage services through a unified platform, enabling organizations to consolidate diverse storage workloads under a common operational model.
• Enterprise-grade performance and reliability designed to support mission-critical databases, virtual desktops, business applications, containerized workloads, and modern cloud-native applications with predictable scalability and availability.

Hardware features

The ThinkAgile FX650 V4 are based on the ThinkSystem SR650 V4 and have the following hardware features:

Scalability and performance

The FX650 V4 offer numerous features to boost performance, improve scalability and reduce costs:

• Supports two Intel Xeon 6700-series or 6500-series processors with Performance-cores (P-cores)
  • Up to 86 cores and 172 threads
  • Core speeds of up to 4 GHz
  • TDP ratings of up to 350 W
• Support for DDR5 memory DIMMs to maximize the performance of the memory subsystem:
  • Up to 32 DDR5 memory DIMMs, 16 DIMMs per processor
  • 8 memory channels per processor (2 DIMMs per channel)
  • Supports 1 DIMM per channel operating at 6400 MHz
  • Supports 2 DIMMs per channel operating at 5200 MHz
  • Supports 1 MRDIMM per channel operating at 8000 MHz
  • Using 256GB 3D RDIMMs, the server supports up to 8TB of system memory
• Support for MRDIMMs for increased memory bandwidth with memory bus speeds of up to 8000 MHz. MRDIMMs require Intel Xeon 6700P-series processors.
• Supports up to 4x single-width GPUs or 2x double-wide GPUs, for substantial processing power in a 2U system.
• Supports up to 24x 2.5-inch NVMe front-accessible hot-swap drive bays.
• Supports 24x NVMe drives without oversubscription of PCIe lanes (1:1 connectivity). The use of NVMe drives maximizes drive I/O performance, in terms of throughput and latency.
• Supports M.2 drives for convenient operating system boot functions or data storage. M.2 drives in a RAID-1 configuration can be internally mounted or can be mounted at the rear of the server as hot-swap drives.
• Up to 4x PCIe slots (rear accessible), plus two slots dedicated to OCP 3.0 adapters.
• The server has two dedicated industry-standard OCP 3.0 slots supporting a variety of Ethernet network adapters. A simple-swap mechanism with a thumbscrew and pull-tab enables tool-less installation and removal of the adapter. The adapter supports shared BMC network sideband connectivity to enable out-of-band systems management.
• The server offers PCI Express 5.0 I/O expansion capabilities that doubles the theoretical maximum bandwidth of PCIe 4.0 (32GT/s in each direction for PCIe Gen 5, compared to 16 GT/s with PCIe Gen 4 and 8 GT/s with PCIe Gen 3). A PCIe 5.0 x16 slot provides 128 GB/s bandwidth,.

Availability and serviceability

The FX650 V4 provide many features to simplify serviceability and increase system uptime:

• The server offers Single Device Data Correction (SDDC, also known as Chipkill), Adaptive Double-Device Data Correction (ADDDC, also known as Redundant Bit Steering or RBS), and memory mirroring for redundancy in the event of a non-correctable memory failure. Note: ADDDC in not supported with 9x4 RDIMMs.
• The server offers hot-swap drives, supporting RAID redundancy for data protection and greater system uptime.
• Available M.2  boot adapters support RAID-1 which can enable two M.2 drives to be configured as a redundant pair.
• The server has two hot-swap redundant power supplies and up to six hot-swap redundant fans to provide availability for business-critical applications.
• The light path diagnostics feature uses LEDs to lead the technician to failed (or failing) components, which simplifies servicing, speeds up problem resolution, and helps improve system availability.
• Supports a new dedicated Firmware and Root of Trust Security Module that stores all system firmware settings, making it easier to transfer customer settings in the event of a system board replacement, while still maintaining data security.
• Solid-state drives (SSDs) offer more reliability and performance than traditional mechanical HDDs for greater uptime.
• Proactive Platform Alerts (including PFA and SMART alerts): Processors, voltage regulators, memory, internal storage (SSDs, NVMe SSDs, M.2 storage, flash storage adapters), fans, power supplies, RAID controllers, server ambient and subcomponent temperatures. Alerts can be surfaced through the XClarity Controller to managers such as Lenovo XClarity Administrator, and integrated into VMware vCenter. These proactive alerts let you take appropriate actions in advance of possible failure, thereby increasing server uptime and application availability.
• The built-in XClarity Controller 3 continuously monitors system parameters, triggers alerts, and performs recovery actions in case of failures to minimize downtime.
• Built-in diagnostics in UEFI, using Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager, speed up troubleshooting tasks to reduce service time.
• Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager supports diagnostics and can save service data to a USB key drive or remote CIFS share folder for troubleshooting and reduce service time.
• Auto restart in the event of a momentary loss of AC power (based on power policy setting in the XClarity Controller 3 service processor)
• Offers a diagnostics port on the front of the server to allow you to attach an external diagnostics handset for enhanced systems management capabilities.
• Support for the XClarity Administrator Mobile app running on a supported smartphone or tablet and connected to the server through the service-enabled USB port, enables additional local systems management functions.
• Three-year customer-replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty (varies by geography), 9 x 5 next business day. Optional service upgrades are available.

Manageability and security

Systems management features simplify local and remote management of the FX650 V4:

• The server includes XClarity Controller 3 (XCC3) to monitor server availability.  XCC3 Premier is included to provide remote control (keyboard video mouse) functions, support for the mounting of remote media files (ISO and IMG image files), boot capture and power capping. XCC3 Premier also offers additional features such as Neighbor Groups, System Guard, a CNSA-compliant security mode, a FIPS 140-3-compliant mode, and enhanced NIST 800-193 support.
• Dedicated Ethernet port at the rear of the server for remote management (BMC management).
• Lenovo XClarity Administrator offers comprehensive hardware management tools that help to increase uptime, reduce costs and improve productivity through advanced server management capabilities.
• UEFI-based Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager, accessible from F1 during boot, provides system inventory information, graphical UEFI Setup, platform update function, RAID Setup wizard, operating system installation function, and diagnostic functions.
• Support for Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager, which captures real-time power and temperature data from the server and provides automated controls to lower energy costs.
• An integrated industry-standard Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) enables improved setup, configuration, and updates, and simplifies error handling.
• Support for industry standard management protocols, IPMI 2.0, SNMP 3.0, Redfish REST API, serial console via IPMI
• An integrated hardware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) supporting TPM 2.0 enables advanced cryptographic functionality, such as digital signatures and remote attestation.
• Administrator and power-on passwords help protect from unauthorized access to the server.
• Supports Secure Boot to ensure only a digitally signed operating system can be used. Supported with SSDs, as well as M.2 drives.
• Industry-standard Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) NI support for faster, stronger encryption.
• Intel Execute Disable Bit functionality can prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supported operating system.
• Intel Trusted Execution Technology provides enhanced security through hardware-based resistance to malicious software attacks, allowing an application to run in its own isolated space, protected from all other software running on a system.
• Additional physical security features are an available chassis intrusion switch and available lockable front bezel.

Energy efficiency

The FX650 V4 offer the following energy-efficiency features to save energy, reduce operational costs, and increase energy availability:

• The server supports advanced Lenovo Neptune Core direct-water cooling (DWC) capabilities, where heat from key components is removed from the rack and the data center using an open loop and coolant distribution units, resulting in lower energy costs:
  • Processor Neptune Core Module uses liquid cooling to remove heat from the processors
• Energy-efficient system board components help lower operational costs.
• Carbon offset is available at click of button. You can project the carbon emissions per device for an average lifecycle (up to 5 years). That information is available here
• High-efficiency power supplies with 80 PLUS Platinum and Titanium certifications
• Solid-state drives (SSDs) consume as much as 80% less power than traditional spinning 2.5-inch HDDs.
• Support for Lenovo XClarity Energy Manager provides advanced data center power notification, analysis, and policy-based management to help achieve lower heat output and reduced cooling needs.
• The server uses hexagonal ventilation holes, which can be grouped more densely than round holes, providing more efficient airflow through the system and thus keeping your system cooler.

The ThinkAgile FX650 V4 are based on the ThinkSystem SR650 V4 server.

The following table provides an overview of  the ThinkAgile FX 650 V4 systems.

The following table lists the standard specifications.

Lenovo offers the “quick-ship” program Top Choice Express (TCE) to make it easy for our customers to get quick delivery of our products. With TCE, a Configure-to-Order (CTO) model contains a "best of" subset of components, which allows for customization while maintaining significantly faster lead times than standard CTO.

Top Choice Express (TCE) is the way to get custom configurations as quickly as possible. It allows DCSC configurator users to configure systems in CTO Mode, selecting the required hardware components while still benefiting from faster turnaround than traditional CTO. These configurations are built and fully integrated by Lenovo Manufacturing, with simple configuration steps, instant pricing, and quicker delivery.

To see which components are TCE, check the TCE column in the various component tables in this product guide. Green cells mean that the component is enabled for ordering with Top Choice Express in all regions world-wide. Orange cells with the symbol mean that the component is enable for Top Choice Express in only some regions. Mouse over or tap on the cell to see which regions have it enabled for TCE.

Notes:

• Top Choice Express is for configure-to-order builds only, not for standalone option part numbers.
• Ship dates are estimates only; actual ship times may vary based on platform and component availability, order processing, logistics, and external factors beyond Lenovo’s control. Lenovo is not liable for delays.

Factory-integrated models  are configured by using the Lenovo Data Center Solution Configurator (DCSC), http://dcsc.lenovo.com

To ensure that the controlled GPUs and accelerators are only sold in the supported markets, the following configure-to-order base machine-type models (CTO MTMs) are selectable in DCSC:

• Standard Open models are available in all markets worldwide. Controlled GPUs cannot be configured using these models. These are CTO1WW models.

The following table lists the base CTO models.

The ThinkAgile FX650 V4 are based on the ThinkSystem SR650 V4 server, however there are key differences:

• No HBA support
• No vROC support
• RAID adapter supported for boot only
• Encryption not supported on SED drives
• Fibre Channel support for use cases like data migration
• No InfiniBand support
• ESA configurations only consist of a storage tier, no cache drives or disk groups required

For details about the ThinkSystem SR650 V4, see the ThinkSystem SR650 V4 product guide:
https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp2127-thinksystem-sr650-v4-server

To verify what specific hardware components are supported with the FX650 V4, see the DCSC configurator:
https://dcsc.lenovo.com

The ThinkAgile FX650 V4 supports processors Intel Xeon 6 Processor family.

• Intel Xeon 6 processors

Intel Xeon 6 processors

The FX650 V4 systems support the following processors. The system supports 2 processors installed.

For details about these options, including configuration rules, see the ThinkSystem SR650 V4 product guide:
https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp2127-thinksystem-sr650-v4-server#processors

6th Generation Memory options

The FX650 V4 systems support the following 6th generation memory options. The FX650 V4 uses Lenovo TruDDR5 memory operating at up to 8800 MHz. The server supports up to 32 DIMMs with 2 processors. The processors have 8 memory channels and support 2 DIMMs per channel (DPC). The server supports up to 8TB of memory using 32x 256GB RDIMMs and two processors.

DIMMs operate at the following speeds, up to the memory bus speed of the processor selected. See the Processor features section for specifics.

• RDIMMs and 3DS RDIMMs:
  • 1 DIMM per channel: Up to 6400 MHz
  • 2 DIMMs per channel using RDIMMs: Up to 5200 MHz
• MRDIMMs (support for MRDIMMs is processor-model dependent)
  • 1 DIMM per channel: 8000 MHz

For details about these options, including configuration rules, see the ThinkSystem SR650 V4 product guide:
https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp2127-thinksystem-sr650-v4-server#memory

The FX650 V4  supports:.

The drive bay zone is as follows:

• Front:
  • Up to 24x 2.5-inch NVMe

All drives are hot-swap and are accessible from the front.

The server also supports  two M.2 drives:

• Installed in an M.2 adapter internal to the server (non-hot-swap)

For details about NVMe drives  see the the ThinkSystem SR650 V4 product guide:  https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp2127-thinksystem-sr650-v4-server#nvme-drive-support

For details about these options, including configuration rules, see the ThinkSystem SR650 V4 product guide:
https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp2127-thinksystem-sr650-v4-server#internal-storage

For OS boot functions, the systems also support one M.2 hot-swap drives at the rear of the server, or one or two M.2 drives installed on an adapter internal to the server. The following table lists the supported controllers/enablement kits for M.2 boot drives.

For details about these options, including configuration rules, see the ThinkSystem SR650 V4 product guide:
https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp2127-thinksystem-sr650-v4-server#internal-storage

This section lists the supported drives:

• Boot drives
• Internal drives for FX650 V4 with VMware
• Internal drives for FX650 V4 with Nutanix
• Internal drives for FX650 V4 with Microsoft

VMware Configuration Notes:

• Express Storage Architecture (ESA) supports a minimum of 1 drive and a maximum of 24 drives.  Please reference the vSAN ESA ReadyNode Hardware Guidance for additional requirements
• VMware vSAN certification for Generic NVMe drives: The drives are listed in the Broadcom Compatibility Guide (BCG) under the drive vendor company name instead of Lenovo. To check a drive for vSAN certification, search the VCG using the Supplier part number. Part numbers can be found using the Product Guide for the corresponding Drive Family on Lenovo Press https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/servers/options/drives#sort=last_update.

Nutanix Configuration Note:

• For Flash with all NVMe config:  Per node storage capacity over 307TB is only supported for NUS use cases.

Configuration Note:

• Currently the use of external storage is not supported with ThinkAgile FX.

Boot drives

The FX650 V4 systems support the following drive for boot functions.

Internal drives for FX650 V4 with VMware

The following table lists the drives support in the Internal Drives for ThinkAgile FX650 V4 - VMware.

Internal drives for FX650 V4 with Nutanix

The following table lists the drives support in the Internal Drives for ThinkAgile FX650 V4 - Nutanix.

Internal drives for FX650 V4 with Microsoft

The following table lists the drives support in the Internal Drives for ThinkAgile FX650 V4 - Microsoft.

The FX650 V4 system supports the following networking options.

For details about these options, including configuration rules, see the ThinkSystem SR650 V4 product guide:
https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp2127-thinksystem-sr650-v4-server#i-o-expansion
https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp2127-thinksystem-sr650-v4-server#network-adapters

The ThinkAgile FX650 V4 systems support the following GPU options.

For details about these options, including configuration rules, see the ThinkSystem SR650 V4 product guide:
https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp2127-thinksystem-sr650-v4-server#gpu-adapters

To ensure that the controlled GPUs and accelerators are only sold in the supported markets, the following configure-to-order base machine-type models (CTO MTMs) are selectable in DCSC:

• Standard Open models are available in all markets worldwide. Controlled GPUs cannot be configured using these models. These are CTO1WW models.

The ThinkAgile FX650 V4 supports the following operating systems:

• Vmware ESXi 8.0u3 (Factory Installed)
• Vmware ESXi 9.0 (Factory Installed)
• Nutanix AHV (Field Installed)
• Azure Local OS (Factory Installed)
• Windows Server 2025 Datacenter (Factory Installed)

Configuration Note:

For further details, including any restrictions, see the OS Interoperability Guide:
https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/osig#term=vx&support=all

ThinkAgile FX650 V4 with Microsoft

When using Microsoft hypervisor, the ThinkAgile FX650 V4  can come with  Azure Local pre-installed or Windows Datacenter 2025 OS supported. Customers can use existing Windows Server Datacenter software licenses with OS image, or they can purchase new software licenses from Microsoft.

The ThinkAgile FX650 V4 supports the Microsoft Azure Local or Windows Server Datacenter software stacks to activate a Hyper-V/S2D-based hyperconverged solution stack. It is available in 3 configuration flavors -

Configuration notes:

• The selection of software licenses is optional.
• The quantity of core-based licenses are calculated to cover all processor cores in the system.
• Current supported version of Azure Local OS is 24H2

ThinkAgile FX650 V4 with VMware

When using VMware hypervisor, ThinkAgile FX Series offers support for  VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF) primary software stack options. Subscription Licenses can be purchased by contacting Broadcom Seller directly or a Broadcom authorized software partner. It is recommended that the VMware subscription license should match the length of the Lenovo hardware warranty, 3-year or 5-year durations. In addition to the primary stack options, advanced service options are available for features like vSAN additional capacity, Live Recovery, Firewall with Advanced Threat Prevention and Avi Load Balancer.   Private AI Foundation is no longer a standalone add-on but part of the VCF license.
The following VMware subscription software license are available for purchase by contacting a Broadcom Seller directly or a Broadcom authorized software partner.:

• Primary Software

1. VMware Cloud Foundation  (VCF)
2. VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF)

For the current list of available add-ons for the VMware primary software, see the Broadcom feature comparison document. https://www.vmware.com/docs/vmware-cloud-foundation-9-0-feature-comparison-and-upgrade-paths.

Configuration notes:

• For more information on ThinkAgile FX Series Hardware needed for the respective VMware license quantities, please use the VMware SW license calculator at https://lets.lenovo.com/vlets-calculator/.

ThinkAgile FX650 V4 with Nutanix

When using Nutanix, ThinkAgile FX Series offers support for the Nutanix hypervisor listed in the following table. Hypervisors are installed on the 2x M.2 SSDs configured in a RAID-1 drive group.

Configuration notes:

• The ThinkAgile FX Hyperconverged Solutions support firmware updates from Nutanix with Lifecycle Manager (UEFI, XCC3, drives, and network adapters)

For the information on ThinkAgile FX Hyperconverged Solution firmware levels, hypervisor versions, and software versions that have been tested for interoperability, refer to the Lenovo ThinkAgile FX Series Best Recipes:
http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/ht505413

The FX650 V4 has a 3 or 5-year warranty based on the machine type:

• 7DPM - 3 or 5 year warranty

The ThinkAgile FX Series can be configured with a three- or five-year hardware warranty with 24x7 ThinkAgile Advantage Single Point of Support and various levels of coverage with a well-defined scope of services, including service hours, response time, term of service, and service agreement terms and conditions.

The Lenovo local support centers perform Premier determination and resolution for hardware-related issues and escalate to Microsoft,  VMware by Broadcom or Nutanix, on behalf of the customer, for software-related problem determination. Microsoft, VMware or Nutanix  depending on current hypervisor installed will contact the customer and will own the software-related problem resolution until closure.

For more information refer to the Lenovo Support Plan - ThinkAgile FX Series
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/HT518320

For more information, consult the brochure Lenovo Operational Support Services for Data Centers Services.

* Some service levels may not be available in all markets. Contact your sales representative for more information.

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  Your single point of contact to expedite service requests, provide status updates, and furnish reports to track incidents over time, ensuring smooth operations and optimized performance as your business grows.

• Enterprise Software Support (ESS)

  Gain comprehensive, single-source, and global support for a wide range of server operating systems and Microsoft server applications.

For more information, consult the brochure Lenovo Operational Support Services for Data Centers.

Lenovo Managed Services

Achieve peak efficiency, high security, and minimal disruption with Lenovo's always-on Managed Services. Our real-time monitoring, 24x7 incident response, and problem resolution ensure your infrastructure operates seamlessly. With quarterly health checks for ongoing optimization and innovation, Lenovo's remote active monitoring boosts end-user experience and productivity by keeping your data center's hardware performing at its best.

Lenovo Managed Services provides continuous 24x7 remote monitoring (plus 24x7 call center availability) and proactive management of your data center using state-of-the-art tools, systems, and practices by a team of highly skilled and experienced Lenovo services professionals.

Quarterly reviews check error logs, verify firmware & OS device driver levels, and software as needed. We’ll also maintain records of latest patches, critical updates, and firmware levels, to ensure you systems are providing business value through optimized performance.

Lenovo Sustainability Services

• Asset Recovery Services

  Lenovo Asset Recovery Services (ARS) provides a secure, seamless solution for managing end-of-life IT assets, ensuring data is safely sanitized while contributing to a more circular IT lifecycle. By maximizing the reuse or responsible recycling of devices, ARS helps businesses meet sustainability goals while recovering potential value from their retired equipment. For more information, see the Asset Recovery Services offering page.

• CO2 Offset Services

  Lenovo’s CO2 Offset Services offer a simple and transparent way for businesses to take tangible action on their IT footprint. By integrating CO2 offsets directly into device purchases, customers can easily support verified climate projects and track their contributions, making meaningful progress toward their sustainability goals without added complexity.

• Lenovo Certified Refurbished

  Lenovo Certified Refurbished offers a cost-effective way to support IT circularity without compromising on quality and performance. Each device undergoes rigorous testing and certification, ensuring reliable performance and extending its lifecycle. With Lenovo’s trusted certification, you gain peace of mind while making a more sustainable IT choice.

The software maintenance from Microsoft, Broadcom or Nutanix should match the three-, or five-year duration of the selected Lenovo hardware warranty period that entitles customers to submit service requests to troubleshoot Microsoft, VMware or Nutanix software issues and receive code updates, including fixes, patches, and new software releases.
The Lenovo local support centers perform problem determination and resolution for hardware-related issues and escalate to Microsoft, Broadcom or Nutanix, on behalf of the customer for software-related problem determination. Lenovo will contact the customer and will own the software-related problem resolution until closure.

Lenovo TruScale XaaS is your set of flexible IT services that makes everything easier. Streamline IT procurement, simplify infrastructure and device management, and pay only for what you use – so your business is free to grow and go anywhere.

Lenovo TruScale is  the unified solution that gives you simplified access to:

• The industry’s broadest portfolio – from pocket to cloud – all delivered as a service
• A single-contract framework for full visibility and accountability
• The global scale to rapidly and securely build teams from anywhere
• Flexible fixed and metered pay-as-you-go models with minimal upfront cost
• The growth-driving combination of hardware, software, infrastructure, and solutions – all from one single provider with one point of accountability.

For information about Lenovo TruScale offerings that are available in your region, contact your local Lenovo sales representative or business partner.

The ThinkSystem SR650 V4 conforms to the following standards:

Why wait to obtain the technology you need now? No payments for 90 days and predictable, low monthly payments make it easy to budget for your Lenovo solution.

• Flexible

  Our in-depth knowledge of the products, services and various market segments allows us to offer greater flexibility in structures, documentation and end of lease options.

• 100% Solution Financing

  Financing your entire solution including hardware, software, and services, ensures more predictability in your project planning with fixed, manageable payments and low monthly payments.

• Device as a Service (DaaS)

  Leverage latest technology to advance your business. Customized solutions aligned to your needs. Flexibility to add equipment to support growth. Protect your technology with Lenovo's Premier Support service.

• 24/7 Asset management

  Manage your financed solutions with electronic access to your lease documents, payment histories, invoices and asset information.

• Fair Market Value (FMV) and $1 Purchase Option Leases

  Maximize your purchasing power with our lowest cost option. An FMV lease offers lower monthly payments than loans or lease-to-own financing. Think of an FMV lease as a rental. You have the flexibility at the end of the lease term to return the equipment, continue leasing it, or purchase it for the fair market value. In a $1 Out Purchase Option lease, you own the equipment. It is a good option when you are confident you will use the equipment for an extended period beyond the finance term. Both lease types have merits depending on your needs. We can help you determine which option will best meet your technological and budgetary goals.

Ask your Lenovo Financial Services representative about this promotion and how to submit a credit application. For the majority of credit applicants, we have enough information to deliver an instant decision and send a notification within minutes.

The following sales training courses are offered for employees and partners (login required). Courses are listed in date order.

1. Partner Technical Webinar - ThinkAgile FX
   2026-03-03 | 60 minutes | Employees and Partners
   Details
   Partner Technical Webinar - ThinkAgile FX
   
   

   In this 60-minute replay Ritu Jain, Lenovo Sr Product Manager for ThinkAgile, presented an overview of the ThinkAgile FX. The FX is the industry’s first flexible system for software-defined approach to hyper convergence, leveraging the ability to move between hypervisors of your choice to deliver compute, storage and management in a tightly integrated software stack and future-proof your investment with seamless HCI software transitions.

   Published: 2026-03-03
   Length: 60 minutes
   

   Start the training:
   Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
   Partner link: Lenovo 360 Learning Center
   

   Course code: FEB2726
2. Family Portfolio: ThinkAgile Systems
   2026-02-26 | 35 minutes | Employees and Partners
   Details
   Family Portfolio: ThinkAgile Systems
   
   

   This course covers the foundational components of the ThinkAgile family, including server configurations, key system differences, and the unique features of the HX, MX,FX and VX product families.
   By the end of this course, you should be able to:
   
   - List the ThinkSystem and ThinkEdge servers that the ThinkAgile family is based on
   - Explain the difference between Certified Nodes and Integrated Systems
   - List two features each of the HX, MX, FX and VX families
   
   Last Updated: 2/25/2026
   
   Tags: ThinkAgile, ThinkSystem

   Published: 2026-02-26
   Length: 35 minutes
   

   Start the training:
   Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
   Partner link: Lenovo 360 Learning Center
   

   Course code: SXSW2150r3
3. VTT Cloud Architecture - ThinkAgile in the Field: Real-World Insights to Shape Our Next-Gen Portfolio
   2026-02-25 | 80 minutes | Employees Only
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   VTT Cloud Architecture - ThinkAgile in the Field: Real-World Insights to Shape Our Next-Gen Portfolio
   
   

   Join Adam Mandelbloom, Lenovo Technical Marketing Manager and members of the ThinkAgile Product Marketing Team leading this roundtable discussion on how Lenovo continues evolving the ThinkAgile portfolio, it’s critical that our product roadmap is grounded in real-world field experience. This interactive webinar brings together technical sellers from across the organization to share frontline insights, uncover unmet customer needs, and align on the architectural direction for the next generation of ThinkAgile solutions.
   
   We’ll begin by clarifying key terminology—such as our positioning of HCI as Storage Virtualization and refining our shared definition of Edge—to ensure consistent messaging and understanding across teams. From there, we’ll explore the customer challenges, deal patterns, and platform-level blockers that shape how ThinkAgile performs in the market today.
   
   Key Topics We Will Cover:
   Portfolio Performance & Customer Needs
   - Where is the ThinkAgile portfolio winning—and where is it losing?
   - What core problems are customers trying to solve with ThinkAgile?
   - How do customers decide between 1 socket, 2 socket, and 2+ socket configurations?
   Gaps, Opportunities & Portfolio Decisions
   - What ThinkAgile configurations or capabilities do you wish we offered but currently don’t?
   - Which ThinkAgile platforms or variants should we consider retiring?
   - Deal blockers related to power limitations, GPU options, or licensing restrictions
   - Competitive losses broken down by architecture or platform type
   Strategic Closing Discussion
   - What is the one critical bet Lenovo must get right for the next generation of ThinkAgile?
   
   Tags: Microsoft, Nutanix, Technical Sales, ThinkAgile, VMware

   Published: 2026-02-25
   Length: 80 minutes
   

   Start the training:
   Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
   

   Course code: DVCLD231
4. Lenovo VTT Cloud Architecture Session: Future-Proof Your Data Center with Lenovo ThinkAgile FX
   2026-01-29 | 44 minutes | Employees Only
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   Lenovo VTT Cloud Architecture Session: Future-Proof Your Data Center with Lenovo ThinkAgile FX
   
   

   Join Ritu Jain, Lenovo Senior Product Manager on exploring how ThinkAgile FX solutions deliver unmatched flexibility and investment protection. In today’s hybrid IT world, organizations need the ability to migrate workloads effortlessly between VMware and Nutanix environments—without costly hardware refreshes or operational disruptions.
   
   This webinar will cover:
   - Multi-Hypervisor Compatibility: How ThinkAgile FX platforms enable VMware Cloud Foundation and Nutanix AHV integration on a single hardware footprint.
   - Migration Strategies: Practical steps and tools for transitioning between hypervisors while maintaining performance and compliance.
   - Hybrid Cloud Enablement: Leveraging ThinkAgile FX for true hybrid deployments.
   - Pre-Sales Value Proposition: How to position ThinkAgile FX solutions to meet customer needs for scalability, flexibility, and cost optimization.
   - Roadmap: Find about the future of ThinkAgile FX.
   
   Key Takeaways:
   - Understand the ThinkAgile FX architecture that supports multi-hypervisor environments.
   - Learn how to deliver migration roadmaps for customers moving between VMware and Nutanix.
   - Gain insights into competitive differentiators and how to articulate them during customer engagements.
   
   Tags: Cloud, DataCenter Products, Software Defined Infrastruture (SDI), Technical Sales, ThinkAgile

   Published: 2026-01-29
   Length: 44 minutes
   

   Start the training:
   Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
   

   Course code: DVCLD230
5. VTT Cloud Architecture: The Lenovo ThinkAgile Demo Toolkit - Maximizing Resources and Driving Customer Confidence
   2026-01-22 | 63 minutes | Employees and Partners
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   VTT Cloud Architecture: The Lenovo ThinkAgile Demo Toolkit - Maximizing Resources and Driving Customer Confidence
   
   

   Seeing is believing when it comes to showcasing the value of ThinkAgile.
   As a technical seller, solution architect or pre-sales engineer you know that a successful demonstration can be the linchpin of the sales cycle. ThinkAgile offers simplicity, scalability, and TCO reduction, but conveying these benefits effectively requires more than just a demo environment—it requires a strategy and a mastery of the resources at your disposal.
   
   Did you know we have various pre-built demos and environments available for use with your customers?
   This exclusive, Lenovo focused webinar is your master class on leveraging our existing HCI demo assets. We will dive into what’s available, how to use it for maximum impact, and gather your crucial feedback to refine our future technical sales tools.
   
   This session moves beyond product features to focus entirely on execution and resource utilization.
   - Catalog of HCI Demo Resources: Get a comprehensive, up-to-date tour of all available assets, including:
   - Pre-recorded Demo Videos for different workloads (VDI, Lifecycle Management).
   - Clickable, Interactive Product Tours for early-stage discovery.
   - Reference Architecture Demos illustrating hybrid cloud and multi-site deployments.
   
   Your Voice, Our Future Demos (Feedback Session): This is your opportunity to directly influence the tools you use every day. We will dedicate time to:
   - Reviewing the effectiveness of current demos in competitive scenarios.
   - Gathering direct feedback on what critical use cases or feature gaps need to be covered in future demo development.
   - Discussing any technical or logistical issues encountered while using the current environments.
   
   Tags: Microsoft, Nutanix,Software Defined Infrastruture (SDI), ThinkAgile, VMware

   Published: 2026-01-22
   Length: 63 minutes
   

   Start the training:
   Employee link: Grow@Lenovo
   Partner link: Lenovo 360 Learning Center
   

   Course code: DVCLD229

For more information, see these resources:

• Lenovo ThinkAgile VX Series
  https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/data-center/software-defined-infrastructure/ThinkAgile-VX-Series/p/WMD00000340
• ThinkAgile VX - Best Recipes
  http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/HT505302
• Lenovo ThinkAgile HX Series Best Recipes
  https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/HT515725
• Lenovo ThinkAgile MX Series Best Recipes
  https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/ht507406
• ThinkSystem SR650 V4 product guide:
  https://lenovopress.lenovo.com/lp2127-thinksystem-sr650-v4-server