Lenovo 4XG7A07230 SR570 Xeon 5118 12C/105W/2.3GHZ

Lenovo 4XG7A07230 Intel Xeon Gold 5118 12-Core Processor Option Kit for ThinkSystem SR570

Overview

The Lenovo 4XG7A07230 is the Intel Xeon Gold 5118 processor option kit designed for the ThinkSystem SR570 server platform. Built on Intel's first-generation Scalable processor architecture and fabricated at 14nm (Skylake-SP), this 12-core, 24-thread processor runs at a 2.3 GHz base clock with a 3.2 GHz boost, delivered within a 105W thermal envelope. For integrators deploying server infrastructure in surveillance back-end environments — video management workloads, analytics processing, or NVR-adjacent compute — the 5118 sits in the mid-tier of the Xeon Gold 5000 series, balancing multi-threaded throughput with controlled power draw in a 2U rack chassis.

The LGA 3647 (Socket P) platform supports up to 768 GB of addressable memory, which matters when provisioning a single host to run multiple concurrent VMS instances or containerized analytics workloads. The 4XG7A07230 is a Lenovo factory-configured option kit — not a retail tray CPU — sourced through channel-direct supply for genuine compatibility with ThinkSystem SR570 system boards.

Key Features

• 12 Cores / 24 Threads (Skylake-SP, 14nm): Twenty-four logical processors give the SR570 enough headroom to handle concurrent VMS recording, motion detection, and analytics tasks without core contention. For a deployment running Milestone XProtect or Genetec on shared infrastructure, the thread count directly limits how many simultaneous streams can be processed without queuing.
• 2.3 GHz Base / 3.2 GHz Boost Clock: The base frequency sustains steady throughput on continuous recording workloads. The 900 MHz burst headroom handles transient spikes — motion event processing, export jobs, or scheduled database maintenance — without degrading recording latency on other cores.
• 105W TDP (Thermal Design Power): Fitting the SR570's thermal and power delivery budget, the 105W TDP means this processor can run continuously in a rack environment without triggering thermal throttling under sustained load. Plan your rack PDU allocation accordingly: 105W at the processor alone, plus memory, storage, and platform overhead.
• 16.5 MB L3 Cache (Skylake-SP Architecture): The large L3 cache reduces main-memory fetch latency on workloads with repeated data access patterns — particularly relevant for database-backed VMS systems where event metadata is frequently queried. More cache translates to fewer round-trips to DRAM on hot data paths.
• Up to 768 GB Maximum Memory Support: The LGA 3647 platform's 768 GB memory ceiling is the headline spec for dense virtualization or multi-tenant analytics scenarios. If you're consolidating several physical servers into a single SR570 host, this headroom means you won't hit a memory wall before hitting a CPU limit.
• Intel Xeon Gold 5000 Series (Socket P / LGA 3647): The standardized LGA 3647 socket means the SR570 can accept any first-generation Scalable processor within its power and cooling envelope. If workload demands grow, upgrading within the same platform is a board-swap, not a chassis replacement — a meaningful factor in long-term infrastructure planning.
• 64-Bit Operating Modes / 24 Threads: Full 64-bit addressing across 24 threads ensures compatibility with every major hypervisor (VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, KVM) and enterprise OS. No legacy 32-bit constraints to plan around in modern VMS or analytics deployments.
• Manufactured in Mexico (Country of Origin: MX): For integrators tracking supply chain provenance for government or enterprise procurement requirements, the MX origin is a documented attribute from the distribution record.

Integration and Compatibility

The 4XG7A07230 is a processor option kit specific to the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR570 server platform. It uses the LGA 3647 (Socket P) interface, which is exclusive to Intel's first-generation Xeon Scalable family — it is not forward-compatible with second-generation (Cascade Lake) Scalable processors without a platform change. Verify your SR570 system board revision and UEFI firmware level before installing; Lenovo's ServerProven compatibility database is the authoritative reference for supported processor combinations on this chassis.

For network video recorder and VMS back-end builds, the SR570 platform accommodates dual-processor configurations, so a second 4XG7A07230 can be added for additional core density without switching chassis. Memory channel configuration (the SR570 supports up to 12 DIMM slots per processor) should be balanced symmetrically for optimal throughput in memory-bandwidth-sensitive workloads like simultaneous 4K stream decode.

This processor operates within the UNSPSC class 43201503 (Processors) and is classified as a server/workstation component. It is factory-new, genuine Lenovo-sourced hardware — no grey-market, no parallel imports. For integrators building out Lenovo server platforms for physical security infrastructure, the 4XG7A07230 fits alongside compatible server memory and storage options within the ThinkSystem ecosystem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What server platform is the Lenovo 4XG7A07230 compatible with?

A: The 4XG7A07230 is a processor option kit designed specifically for the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR570 server. It uses the LGA 3647 (Socket P) interface and is part of Intel's first-generation Xeon Scalable family.

Q: What are the core and thread counts on the Xeon Gold 5118?

A: The Intel Xeon Gold 5118 in this kit delivers 12 physical cores and 24 threads, running at a 2.3 GHz base clock with a maximum boost frequency of 3.2 GHz.

Q: What is the TDP of the 4XG7A07230 processor?

A: The Xeon Gold 5118 has a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 105W. Plan rack PDU and cooling capacity accordingly for continuous operation.

Q: How much memory does this processor support?

A: The LGA 3647 platform with the Xeon Gold 5118 supports up to 768 GB of internal memory, providing significant headroom for virtualized or analytics-intensive workloads.

Q: Is the 4XG7A07230 compatible with second-generation Xeon Scalable processors on the SR570?

A: No. The LGA 3647 socket is specific to first-generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors. Second-generation (Cascade Lake) Scalable CPUs are not compatible with this socket without a platform change. Verify your SR570 firmware and board revision before installation.

Q: What is the L3 cache size on this processor?

A: The Xeon Gold 5118 includes 16.5 MB of L3 cache, which helps reduce memory latency on database-backed and repeatedly-accessed data workloads common in VMS environments.

James Everett

The 4XG7A07230 is a mid-tier Xeon Gold 5118 option kit for the SR570 — and the 105W TDP is the spec I'd anchor the deployment conversation on. At 12 cores and 24 threads within that power envelope, it's a deliberate tradeoff: you get meaningful multi-threaded throughput for concurrent VMS stream processing without pushing into the 150W+ range that strains rack-level power distribution in standard 20A circuits.

Technical Highlights:

• 3.2 GHz Max Turbo Frequency: The 900 MHz headroom above the 2.3 GHz base is practically relevant for bursty analytics tasks — motion indexing, export rendering, scheduled DB compaction — that hit all cores briefly without sustaining load. The SR570 handles this within the 105W budget without thermal throttling under normal data center ambient conditions.
• 16.5 MB L3 Cache: On VMS platforms that repeatedly query the same event metadata or frame index tables, this cache size meaningfully reduces DRAM round-trips. It's one of the understated performance differentiators between Xeon Gold 5000-tier and lower-tier options on the same socket.
• 768 GB Maximum Addressable Memory: The LGA 3647 platform's memory ceiling is generous for a 2U chassis. If you're running a hypervisor layer with multiple VMS tenants — one for retail analytics, one for perimeter recording — you won't hit a memory wall before core saturation becomes the constraint.

Deployment Considerations:

• Socket P (LGA 3647) is generation-locked: first-generation Scalable only. Don't assume SR570 boards will accept Cascade Lake CPUs without a confirmed Lenovo platform upgrade path — they won't without hardware changes.
• This is a 1.90 lb option kit, not a barebones chassis. Confirm your SR570 is already provisioned or ordered separately; this SKU is the processor kit alone.

Best fit for a ThinkSystem SR570 deployed as a dedicated VMS back-end in a mid-size physical security environment — 32 to 64 camera channels, continuous recording, with capacity reserved for server-side analytics without a separate GPU compute node.