This article lists Lenovo ThinkSystem V3 supported server models and related certified components for installing SynetoOS (Software Only).
PREREQUISITES
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.
– VMware ESXi: The Boot Environment is mandatory.
– Syneto Hyperion: Two SSDs dedicated to the Hypervisor are required. Alternatively, a Boot Environment can be used if present.
Validated Platforms
| Model | Format | Official Datasheet |
| ST650 V3 | Tower 4U | ThinkSystem ST650 V3 Server |
| SR650 V3 | Rack 2U | ThinkSystem SR650 V3 Server |
| SR630 V3 | Rack 1U | ThinkSystem SR630 V3 Server |
Validated Components
| Component | Code | Description | Part Number |
| HBA Controller | BMM2, BM51 | 440-8i SAS/SATA PCIe Gen4 12Gb HBA | 4Y37A78601 |
| HBA Controller | BMM3, BM50 | 440-16i SAS/SATA PCIe Gen4 12Gb HBA | 4Y37A78602 |
| HBA Controller | B8P1 | 440-16i SAS/SATA PCIe Gen4 12Gb Internal HBA | 4Y37A09725 |
| Trusted Platform Module | BPKR | Trusted Platform Module 2.0 V3 | |
| Embedded Systems Management | SBCV | Lenovo XClarity Controller 2 (XCC2) with Platinum Upgrade | 7S0X000KWW |
Boot Environment
A boot environment on an x86 server consists of the hardware, firmware, and software components responsible for initializing the system and loading the operating system.
Syneto supports any of the boot environment options listed below. If a supported boot environment is available, the SynetoOS operating system will be installed on it.
| Product Name | Part Number | Requirements | Official Datasheet |
| Boot Optimized Storage Card | 4Y37A90063 | - | M.2 RAID B540i-2i SATA/NVMe Adapter |
| ICY DOCK 2x bay removable M.2 NVMe to PCIe | MB842MP-B | Requires purchase of 2x identical M2 NVMe drives | ICY DOCK 2x bay removable M.2 NVMe to PCIe |
| Icy Dock 1x bay removable M.2 NVMe to PCIe 4.0 x4 | MB840M2P-B | Requires purchase of 1x additional M2 NVMe drives | Icy Dock 1x bay removable M.2 NVMe to PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Delock PCI Express x8 Card to 2x internal NVMe M.2 Key M | 89045 | Requires purchase of 2x identical M2 NVMe drives | Delock PCI Express x8 Card to 2x internal NVMe M.2 Key M |
⚠️ Selection requirement
Select only one of the boot environment options.
Do not select multiple components, as they are alternative solutions for the same purpose.