Performance
| Motherboard form factor |
ATX |
Processor
| Number of processors installed |
1 |
| Number of QPI links |
1 |
| Processor cache |
4 MB |
| Processor lithography |
45 nm |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) |
130 W |
| Memory clock speeds supported by processor |
800, 1066 MHz |
| Processor cores |
2 |
| Processor frequency |
2.4 GHz |
| Memory types supported by processor |
DDR3-SDRAM |
| Bus type |
QPI |
| Memory channels supported by processor |
Triple |
| Processor operating modes |
64-bit |
| ECC supported by processor |
Y |
| Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max) |
25.6 GB/s |
| Maximum internal memory supported by processor |
24 GB |
| Processor cache type |
Smart Cache |
Other features
| External drive bays |
3.5" x 1, 5.25" x 2 |
| Internal drive bays |
3.5" x 3 |
| Processor manufacturer |
Intel |
| Speakers |
Y |
Processor special features
| Execute Disable Bit |
Y |
| Idle States |
Y |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies |
N |
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology |
N |
| Physical Address Extension (PAE) |
Y |
| Supported instruction sets |
SSE4.2 |
| Physical Address Extension (PAE) |
36 bit |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) |
Y |
| Processor package size |
42.5 x 45 mm |
| Processor ARK ID |
40800 |
| Intel 64 |
Y |
| Embedded options available |
N |
| Intel Hyper-Threading Technology |
N |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology |
N |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) |
Y |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology |
Y |
| Intel Demand Based Switching |
Y |
Memory
| Memory clock speed |
1333 MHz |
| Internal memory |
3 GB |
| ECC |
Y |
| Memory layout (slots x size) |
3 x 1 GB |
| Maximum internal memory |
12 GB |
| Internal memory type |
DDR3-SDRAM |
Expansion slots
| PCI Express x1 slots |
1 |
| PCI Express x4 slots |
1 |
| PCI Express x16 slots |
2 |
Storage
| Hard drive capacity |
250 GB |
| Card reader integrated |
N |
| Hard drive interface |
Serial ATA |
Ports & interfaces
| Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports |
1 |
| Headphone outputs |
1 |
| Microphone in |
Y |
| eSATA ports quantity |
1 |
| Serial ports quantity |
1 |
Additionally
| Graphics |
FirePro V3700 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
1 |
| Intel AES New Instructions |
N |
| System bus data transfer rate |
4.8 GT/s |
ThinkStation S20, Xeon W3503 (4M Cache, 2.40 GHz, 4.80 GT/s Intel® QPI), 3x1GB DDR3, 250GB SATA, Tower 5x6, DVD-R, ATI FirePro V3700, WIN-XP
Unleash your potential with ThinkStation
Lenovo's flagship performance machine, ThinkStation® workstation is exceptionally engineered for professional users of graphically and computationally intensive applications who require a level of performance unattainable with a standard desktop computer. Powered by Intel® Xeon® processor technology, with graphics by NVIDIA Quadro® and ATI FirePro™, ThinkStation workstation offers the professional-strength performance you need to do more, faster.
In developing the ultimate workstation, we took our legendary Think® product design and created two powerful, highly versatile models - the single-processor S Series workstations and the dual-processor D Series workstations. Both feature the latest technologies from Intel®, NVIDIA®, ATI™ and our own ThinkVantage® Technologies. Both are ISV Certified and optimized to run the world's most demanding workstation applications smoothly and worry-free. And, like all Think® brand products, ThinkStation models employ smart features and rock-solid reliability you can count on to make a day at the office like a walk in the park.
Introducing ThinkStation 2.0
From the exceptional engineers of Lenovo comes the next generation of ThinkStation workstation. The new ThinkStation S20 and D20 offer the following enhancements:
- Faster, more efficient architecture with the latest Intel® workstation technology.
- Addition of ATI FirePro™ support.
- Quieter user experience with optimized fan placement and speed control.
- Increased reliability with optimized thermal design.
- Improved cable management.
- Faster memory.
- More environmentally friendly: now EPEAT Gold qualified, with up to 26% post-consumer recycled plastics.
A smarter workstation
ThinkStation workstations offer a user-centric, environmentally conscious design that boosts productivity and ultimately results in increased productivity for your business. Enjoy the following smart design features:
- Ergonomic removable top handle.
- Front-access media ports with illuminated icons and a recessed power button.
- Superior cable management.
- Premium side cover latch for easy access to internal components.
- Innovative thermal design with optimized fan placement, for a cooler, quieter, more reliable PC.
- All ThinkStation models are rack-mountable.
ISV certified
Lenovo works closely with leading software partners, and ThinkStation workstations have hundreds of independent software vendor (ISV) certifications - ensuring you have the performance you need to run the world's most demanding workstation applications.
Stable, safe and secure
Enjoy peace of mind built into every ThinkStation workstations thanks to ThinkVantage® Technologies. Advanced security features like the available fingerprint reader keyboard and built-in ThinkVantage® Client Security Solution help to secure your data while the optimized thermal design reduces the risk of hardware failure for unmatched reliability. The ThinkVantage® Productivity Center automates updates and maintenance tasks, and places system tools and services no more than a press or a click away.
All ThinkStation models undergo a series of rigorous voltage, shock, vibration, and drop tests before they ever reach your desk, ensuring the rock-solid reliability that is the hallmark of the Think brand. And every ThinkStation model is backed by our standard warranty and Lenovo's award-winning customer support.
