ThinkSystem WR5228G3 2U Deep Learning Storage Virtualization Server
The ThinkSystem WR5228 G3 is an enterprise-class 2U rack-mounted GPU server designed for AI, virtualization, and digital transformation workloads. This high-performance server delivers exceptional computing power, storage flexibility, and GPU acceleration capabilities.
Key Features
- Dual Socket Intel Xeon Scalable (4th Gen) processors - Gold 5418Y (24C/48T, 2.0 GHz) or Silver 4410Y (12C/24T)
- Memory: Up to 256GB DDR5 ECC 4800 MT/s with 8 or 16 slots
- Storage Flexibility: Up to 8x3.5" hot-swap SAS/SATA/NVMe drives (12-bay option available)
- Mixed SSD + HDD support configurations (e.g., 960GB NVMe + 3*16TB HDD)
- Dual M.2 boot drives with RAID 1 support
- GPU Ready: Supports up to 4 dual-wide GPUs (RTX 4090D, A40, L40 compatible)
- Networking: 4*1GbE LOM + dedicated iDRAC management port
- Optional OCP 3.0: 10/25GbE, FC, or iSCSI adapters
- Enterprise Features: Redundant PSU (800W-2700W, 80+ Platinum), TPM 2.0 + National Cryptography compliance
- XClarity Controller for comprehensive remote management
- RAID 0/1/5/10 support via onboard or optional R530/R730 RAID cards
Ideal Applications
Virtualization, AI Inference, Database Systems, Private Cloud, ERP Solutions, Data Analytics
Technical Specifications
| Form Factor | 2U rack server |
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| Processors | One or two 4th-generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors (Sapphire Rapids) One or two 5th-generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors (Emerald Rapids) Support for processors with up to 64 cores, maximum base clock speed of 3.9 GHz, maximum TDP of 385W |
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| Chipset | Intel C741 "Emitsburg" chipset |
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| Memory | 32 DIMM slots (two processors, 16 DIMM slots per processor) Each processor has 8 memory channels, 2 DIMMs per channel (DPC) Supports DDR5 RDIMM, 3DS RDIMM Operating frequency: up to 5600 MHz (single DPC), up to 4400 MHz (dual DPC) Maximum memory capacity: up to 8 TB with 32 x 256 GB 3DS RDIMMs Memory protection: ECC and memory mirroring support |
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| Drive Bays | Supports up to 20 hot-swappable 3.5-inch or 40 hot-swappable 2.5-inch hard drives Front-mounted: 3.5-inch (8 or 12) or 2.5-inch (8, 16 or 24) Mid-bay: 3.5-inch (up to 4) or 2.5-inch (up to 8) Rear-bay: 3.5-inch (up to 4) or 2.5-inch (up to 8) Supports SAS/SATA, NVMe or AnyBay (SAS, SATA or NVMe) Supports up to two M.2 drives (SATA SSD, NVMe SSD) |
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| Maximum Storage Capacity | 2.5-inch drives: 40 x SAS/SATA SSDs/HDDs or 32 x NVMe SSDs 3.5-inch drives: 20 x SAS/SATA SSDs/HDDs or 4 x NVMe SSDs |
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| Storage Controller | 16 on-board SATA ports, 16 on-board NVMe ports, NVMe re-timer 12 Gb SAS/SATA RAID adapter with up to 8 GB cache (PCIe 4.0/3.0) 12 Gb SAS/SATA HBA (non-RAID) 8-port or 16-port (PCIe 4.0/3.0) |
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| Network Interface | Supports OCP 3.0 network cards or PCIe standard interface network cards |
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| PCIe and OCP 3.0 Slots | Up to 12 PCIe 4.0 slots, up to 6 PCIe 5.0 slots, up to 2 OCP 3.0 slots |
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| GPU Support | Up to 4 double-width GPUs (up to 350W, PCIe 5.0) Up to 12 single-width GPUs |
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| Ports | Front panel: 1 USB 3.0, 1 USB 2.0, optional VGA Rear panel: 2 USB 3.0, 1 USB 2.0, 1 VGA, 1 RJ-45 1GbE system management port for BMC, optional serial port |
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| Fans | 4 (two-processor) or 3 (single-processor) single-rotor or dual-rotor hot-swappable 80 mm fans N+1 redundancy support |
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| Power Supply | Two hot-swappable redundant CRPS-compliant power supplies 80 PLUS Platinum or Titanium certified Platinum-rated: 800W/1300W/1600W/2000W/2200W/2700W (220V AC/240V DC) Titanium-rated: 800W/2000W/3200W (220V AC/240V DC) 336V HVDC 1300W Platinum, -48V DC 1300W Platinum |
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| Hot-swappable Components | Hard drives, power supplies, fans |
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| System Administration | Lenovo BMC and accompanying system management software Dual BIOS/BMC flash support for high availability BMC chip: AST2600 |
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| Safety Features | Power-on password, administrator password, optional TCM/TPM 2.0 modules Optional security front panel with lock function |
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| Operating System | Microsoft, SUSE, Red Hat, VMware, Kylinsoft, Ubuntu, XenServer, etc. |
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| Dimensions | Height: 87.1 mm Width: 481.4 mm (including EIA), 447 mm (excluding EIA) Depth: 799 mm (front hard drive to rear I/O), 837.1 mm (front EIA to rear power supply handle) |
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| Weight | Maximum: 39 kg (excluding packaging), 44 kg (including packaging) |
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Company Overview
With over 20 years of expertise in China's ICT industry, we empower global enterprises with cutting-edge solutions in servers, storage, networking, and artificial intelligence. As a trusted partner officially certified by Dell, Huawei, Inspur, Lenovo, Microsoft, and other leading brands, we maintain a team of 20+ engineers covering architecture design, O&M support, and project delivery.
Why Choose Us?
- Fast Response & Delivery: Over RMB 5 million in ready stock, 24-hour response, 72-hour worldwide delivery
- Global Footprint: Serving 500+ enterprises and institutions across 50+ countries
- Industry Coverage: Government, education, finance, manufacturing, energy, and more
- Proven Results: >95% on-time delivery rate with cost-effective solutions
China Indigenous IT Innovation (Xinchuang) Servers
In addition to standard x86 solutions, we provide China-developed indigenous servers featuring domestic CPUs including Huawei Kunpeng ARM, Hygon C86, Phytium, and Loongson. These servers are widely adopted in key industries (government, finance, telecom, energy) for secure, controllable, and fully localized IT infrastructure. Leading vendors including Lenovo, Huawei, and Inspur offer mature product lines in this segment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are we?
We are based in Beijing, China, established in 2019, serving Domestic Market (90%) and Western Europe (10%). Our office employs 11-50 professionals.
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Always provide pre-production samples before mass production and conduct final inspection before shipment.
What can you buy from us?
Servers, Computers, Workstations, Disk Storage Cabinets
Why should you buy from us instead of other suppliers?
20 years of experience in the server industry with a professional team of 17 engineers. We hold authorization credentials from 12 brands including Lenovo and Microsoft, providing comprehensive products and services.
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