This article lists Lenovo ThinkSystem v3 & v4 supported server models and related certified components for installing SynetoOS (Software Only).
Platform Specifics
To ensure optimal performance, the following system requirements must be met:
– Memory: SynetoOS requires a minimum of 32 GB of dedicated RAM.
– Storage: At least 20% of the total storage capacity must remain free.
Required Components
Below components are mandatory for Hyperion or VMware ESXi hypervisor.
Boot Environment
SynetoOS requires a separate boot environment for the operating system on the hardware platform(s).
Syneto Hyperion
Hyperion is installed - preferably - on dedicated disk drives, in mirror. The automated installer supports the following configurations:
| Product Name | Part Number | Requirements | Official Datasheet |
| 2x SSD (minimum 240GB) | - | Data drives can connect to a single data disk controller, with RAID management handled directly by SynetoOS | - |
| Boot Optimized Storage Card M.2 RAID B540i-2i | - | 2x M.2 disks | M.2 RAID B540i-2i SATA/NVMe Adapter |
⚠️ Selection requirement
Select only one of the boot environment options.
Do not select multiple components, as they are alternative solutions for the same purpose.
VMware ESXi
A boot environment for ESXi is a dedicated boot controller + 2x SSDs/NVMes in RAID. The SynetoOS operating system will be installed on the boot environment if present.
| Product Name | Part Number | Requirements | Official Datasheet |
| Boot Optimized Storage Card M.2 RAID B540i-2i | - | 2x M.2 disks | M.2 RAID B540i-2i SATA/NVMe Adapter |
Data Disk Controller(s)
Lenovo ThinkSystem V3 or V4 servers that include the following RAID and/or HBA controllers are compatible with SynetoOS requirements:
| Component | Controller Chip | Description | JBOD mode |
| HBA Controller | LSI SAS3408 | ThinkSystem 430-8i SAS/SATA 12Gb HBA | Yes |
| HBA Controller | LSI SAS3408 | ThinkSystem SD530 430-8i SAS/SATA 12Gb Dense HBA Kit | Yes |
| HBA Controller | LSI SAS3416 | ThinkSystem 430-16i SAS/SATA 12Gb HBA | Yes |
| HBA Controller | Broadcom SAS3808 | ThinkSystem 440-8i SAS/SATA PCIe Gen4 12Gb HBA | Yes |
| HBA Controller | Broadcom SAS3816 | ThinkSystem 440-16i SAS/SATA PCIe Gen4 12Gb HBA | Yes |
| HBA Controller | Broadcom SAS3816 | ThinkSystem 440-16i SAS/SATA PCIe Gen4 12Gb Internal HBA | Yes |
| HBA Controller | Adaptec PM8222 SmartIOC 2100 | ThinkSystem 4350-8i SAS/SATA 12Gb HBA | Yes |
| HBA Controller | Adaptec PM8238 SmartIOC 2100 | ThinkSystem 4350-16i SAS/SATA 12Gb HBA | Yes |
| HBA Controller | Microchip Excalibur SmartIOC 2200 | ThinkSystem 4450-16i SAS/SATA PCIe Gen4 24Gb HBA | Yes |
| RAID controller | LSI SAS3404 | ThinkSystem RAID 530-4i 2 Drive Adapter Kit for SN550 | Yes |
| RAID controller | LSI SAS3404 | ThinkSystem RAID 530-4i 4 Drive Adapter Kit for SN850 | Yes |
| RAID controller | LSI SAS3408 | ThinkSystem RAID 530-8i PCIe 12Gb Adapter | Yes |
| RAID controller | LSI SAS3416 | ThinkSystem RAID 530-16i PCIe 12Gb Adapter | Yes |
| RAID controller | Adaptec PM8222 SmartIOC 2100 | ThinkSystem RAID 5350-8i PCIe 12Gb Adapter | Yes |
| RAID controller | Adaptec PM8222 SmartIOC 2100 | ThinkSystem RAID 5350-8i PCIe 12Gb Internal Adapter | Yes |
| RAID controller | SAS3808 | ThinkSystem RAID 545-8i PCIe Gen4 12Gb Internal Adapter | Yes |
| RAID controller | SAS3808 | ThinkSystem RAID 545-8i PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter | Yes |
| RAID controller | SAS3808 | ThinkSystem RAID 540-8i PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter | Yes |
| RAID controller | SAS3816 | ThinkSystem RAID 540-16i PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter | Yes |
| RAID controller | LSI SAS3108 | ThinkSystem RAID 730-8i 1GB Cache PCIe 12Gb Adapter | Yes |
| RAID controller | LSI SAS3108 | ThinkSystem RAID 730-8i 2GB Flash PCIe 12Gb Adapter | Yes |
| RAID controller | LSI SAS3504 | ThinkSystem RAID 930-4i-2GB 2 Drive Adapter Kit for SN550 | Yes |
| RAID controller | LSI SAS3504 | ThinkSystem RAID 930-4i-2GB 4 Drive Adapter Kit for SN850 | Yes |
| RAID controller | LSI SAS3508 | ThinkSystem RAID 930-8i 2GB Flash PCIe 12Gb Adapter | Yes |
| RAID controller | LSI SAS3516 | ThinkSystem RAID 930-16i 4GB Flash PCIe 12Gb Adapter | Yes |
| RAID controller | LSI SAS3516 | ThinkSystem RAID 930-16i 8GB Flash PCIe 12Gb Adapter | Yes |
| RAID controller | LSI SAS3508 + LSI SAS35x36R | ThinkSystem RAID 930-24i 4GB Flash PCIe 12Gb Adapter | Yes |
| RAID controller | Microchip Luxor ROC PM8204 | ThinkSystem RAID 9350-8i 2GB Flash PCIe 12Gb Adapter | Yes |
| RAID controller | Microchip Luxor ROC PM8236 | ThinkSystem RAID 9350-16i 4GB Flash PCIe 12Gb Adapter | Yes |
| RAID controller | Microchip Luxor ROC PM8204 | ThinkSystem RAID 9350-8i 2GB Flash PCIe 12Gb Internal Adapter | Yes |
| RAID controller | Microchip Luxor ROC PM8236 | ThinkSystem RAID 9350-16i 4GB Flash PCIe 12Gb Internal Adapter | Yes |
| RAID controller | Broadcom SAS3908 | ThinkSystem RAID 940-8i 4GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter | Yes |
| RAID controller | Broadcom SAS3908 | ThinkSystem RAID 940-8i 8GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter | Yes |
| RAID controller | Broadcom SAS3916 | ThinkSystem RAID 940-16i 4GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter | Yes |
| RAID controller | Broadcom SAS3916 | ThinkSystem RAID 940-16i 8GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter | Yes |
| RAID controller | Broadcom SAS3916 | ThinkSystem RAID 940-16i 8GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Internal Adapter | Yes |
| RAID controller | Broadcom SAS3916 + SAS35x36R | ThinkSystem RAID 940-32i 8GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter | Yes |
| RAID controller | Microchip Excalibur SmartIOC 2200 | ThinkSystem RAID 5450-16i PCIe Gen4 24Gb Adapter | Yes |
| RAID controller | Microchip Excalibur SmartROC 3200 | ThinkSystem RAID 9450-8i 4GB Flash PCIe Gen4 24Gb Adapter | Yes |
| RAID controller | Microchip Excalibur SmartROC 3200 | ThinkSystem RAID 9450-16i 8GB Flash PCIe Gen4 24Gb Adapter | Yes |
| RAID controller | Microchip Excalibur SmartROC 3200 | ThinkSystem RAID 9450-32i 8GB Flash PCIe Gen4 24Gb Adapter | Yes |
| HBA Controller | LSI SAS3408 | ThinkSystem 430-8e SAS/SATA 12Gb HBA | Yes |
| HBA Controller | LSI SAS3416 | ThinkSystem 430-16e SAS/SATA 12Gb HBA | Yes |
| HBA Controller | Broadcom SAS3808 | ThinkSystem 440-8e SAS/SATA PCIe Gen4 12Gb HBA | Yes |
| HBA Controller | Broadcom SAS3816 | ThinkSystem 440-16e SAS/SATA PCIe Gen4 12Gb HBA | Yes |
| HBA Controller | Broadcom SAS4016W | ThinkSystem 450W-16e SAS/SATA PCIe Gen4 24Gb HBA | Yes |
| RAID controller | Broadcom SAS3908 | ThinkSystem RAID 940-8e 4GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter | Yes |
| RAID controller | LSI SAS3508 | ThinkSystem RAID 930-8e 4GB Flash PCIe 12Gb Adapter | Yes |
NOTE
- Lenovo ThinkSystem RAID controllers support JBOD mode.
- A RAID-on-Chip controller in "JBOD mode" still routes I/O through the RAID firmware and cache; SMART passthrough, TRIM/UNMAP and drive identity can be filtered or altered depending on firmware.
- HBA controllers are recommended if available.
- Ensure that you are running the latest firmware.
Out-of-Band Management
| Component | Feature Code | Description | Part Number |
| Embedded Systems Management | SBCV | Lenovo XClarity Controller 2 (XCC2) with Platinum Upgrade | 7S0X000KWW |
Syneto recommends to use Out-of-Band Management solutions with support for KVM, Remote Virtual CDROM and Console.