Lenovo ThinkAgile MX1021
A 1U half-wide Certified Node counterpart to the MX1020, delivering the same edge/ROBO hardware validated for Microsoft Azure Local but without a mandatory Azure Local preload, for customers who bring their own Windows Server or Azure Local licensing.
Memory
- Slots
- 4 DIMM (1 per memory channel, 4 channels)
- Max
- 256 GB (4 x 64 GB LRDIMM); 64 GB minimum
- Type
- TruDDR4 2666 MHz RDIMM/LRDIMM, ECC, SDDC, patrol/demand scrubbing
Storage
- Data drives (single-tier)
- 4x M.2 SATA SSDs (up to 1.92 TB) or 4-8x M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 SSDs (up to 2 TB); all same model/capacity
- Data drives (two-tier)
- 2x M.2 NVMe high-endurance cache SSDs (up to 650 GB) + 4-6x M.2 NVMe capacity SSDs
- Boot
- 2x M.2 480GB SATA SSD, RAID-1 (M.2 Mirroring Enablement Kit)
- Controller
- 6 Gbps SATA AHCI (PCH) or PCIe 3.0 NVMe (direct from processor); JBOD only, no RAID on data drives
Graphics
- Integrated
- Matrox G200, 16 MB, integrated into XClarity Controller; max 1920x1200 60Hz 32bpp
- GPU options
- 1x NVIDIA T4 16GB PCIe passive or 1x NVIDIA A2 16GB PCIe Gen4 passive (consumes the single PCIe slot; only 4 data drives supported with a GPU installed)
Expansion
- Slot 1
- 1x PCIe 3.0 slot via PCIe Riser Cage (shared with M.2 riser cage selection - only one riser fits)
Networking
- Option 1
- 2x 10 GbE RJ-45 + 2x 1 GbE RJ-45
- Option 2
- 2x 10 GbE SFP+ + 2x 1 GbE RJ-45
- Option 3
- 2x 10 GbE SFP+ + 2x 1 GbE SFP + 2x 1 GbE RJ-45, plus Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and optional LTE (2 external antennas)
- Chipset
- Intel Ethernet Connection X722 10 GbE, integrated in the Xeon D-2100 SoC
- Cluster networking
- 2-node cluster supports direct node-to-node or switched connectivity; 10 GbE ports support iWARP (RDMA over IP)
Power
- Options
- 1x -48V DC power distribution module (-40 to -72V DC) or 1-2x 240W AC power adapters (100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz) via 12V PDM
Ports
- Front
- 2x USB 3.1 Gen1, 1x VGA, 1x Mini-USB 2.0 (XClarity Controller access), 2x RJ-45 1GbE (systems management)
- Rear
- 2x USB 2.0, 1x RJ-45 RS-232 serial
Physical
- Dimensions (node, standalone)
- 43 x 209 x 376 mm (1.7 x 8.2 x 14.8 in)
- Dimensions (with node sleeve)
- 49 x 217 x 422 mm (1.9 x 8.5 x 16.6 in)
- Weight
- 3.6 kg (7.9 lb), fully configured
- Mounting
- Rack (1U or 2U 2-node enclosure), DIN rail, wall mount, desktop, or stacked
- Operating temperature
- Standard 0-45 deg C (ASHRAE A4: 5-45 deg C); extended range 0-55 deg C; fan-failure limit ASHRAE A2 10-35 deg C
- Shock/vibration
- Rated for extreme shock (up to 40G/6ms) and vibration (up to 3G rms) for rugged edge sites
Management
- Controller
- Lenovo XClarity Controller (XCC) Enterprise (Pilot 4 chip): IPMI 2.0, SNMP v3, CIM, DCMI 1.5, Redfish, web UI, CLI
- Tools
- Lenovo XClarity Administrator (free), XClarity Integrator for Windows Admin Center, XClarity Integrator for System Center, XClarity Energy Manager
- Security
- System Lockdown Mode, motion detection, power-on and admin passwords, secure firmware updates, TPM 2.0, optional chassis intrusion detection, optional lockable front bezel, optional self-encrypting drives, ThinkShield activation/Security Pack
Operating systems
- Optional preload
- Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Datacenter (factory-installed or shipped for on-site install)
- Not available
- Azure Local OS preload is not offered on the Certified Node (available only on the MX1020 Appliance)
- Licensing
- Customers may bring existing Windows Server 2019 Datacenter licenses or purchase new ones from Lenovo or Microsoft
Processors
- Intel Xeon D-2143IT
- Intel Xeon D-2163IT
- Intel Xeon D-2166NT
- Intel Xeon D-2183IT