Lenovo 4XG7A63404 SR630 V2 Platinum 8352V 36C 195W 2.1GHZ

Lenovo 4XG7A63404 Intel Xeon Platinum 8352S 36-Core Processor for ThinkSystem SR630 V2

Overview

The Lenovo 4XG7A63404 is a factory-configured Intel Xeon Platinum 8352S processor option for the ThinkSystem SR630 V2 server — purpose-built for organizations that need high core density, large memory addressability, and sustained throughput in a dual-socket 1U chassis. At 36 cores and 72 threads per socket, it targets compute-intensive workloads: virtualization hosts running dozens of VMs, analytics pipelines, surveillance back-end platforms with concurrent stream decoding, and enterprise middleware where per-core licensing costs make thread count a real budget variable. This is a Lenovo server processor option sourced as a genuine factory part — not an aftermarket or grey-market substitution — which matters for firmware compatibility and support entitlements on the SR630 V2 platform.

Key Features

• 36 Cores / 72 Threads (Ice Lake, 3rd Gen Xeon Scalable): The 8352S delivers 36 physical cores per socket on the Ice Lake microarchitecture. In a dual-socket SR630 V2 configuration that scales to 72 cores and 144 threads — enough headroom to run 100+ VMs at moderate density without CPU contention becoming the bottleneck. For rack server deployments where per-core software licensing is a factor, maximizing core count per chassis directly reduces license spend per compute unit.
• 2.1 GHz Base / 3.5 GHz Boost Frequency: The 2.1 GHz base is conservative by design — Intel's Turbo Boost pushes individual cores to 3.5 GHz under light-thread loads, which benefits latency-sensitive single-threaded operations like database query planning or VMS event processing. If your workload is heavily multi-threaded and all-core sustained, plan around the base frequency; if it's bursty with mixed parallelism, the 3.5 GHz ceiling matters.
• 54 MB L3 Cache: 54 MB of last-level cache at the processor level means frequently accessed working sets — video decode buffers, in-memory database pages, VM kernel pages — stay on-die longer before hitting memory bandwidth. This is meaningful in surveillance and analytics applications where repeated access to the same frame data or index structures would otherwise saturate DDR channels.
• 195 W TDP: At 195 W, thermal design power is on the higher end for the Platinum 8000 series. The SR630 V2 chassis is rated to handle this, but in dual-socket configurations the platform's cooling and PSU capacity must be accounted for at provisioning time. Budget for high-efficiency power supplies and verify rack PDU amperage — two 195 W processors plus NVMe, RAM, and NICs push total system draw well above 600 W under load.
• LGA 4189 Socket / UPI Bus at 11.2 GT/s: The LGA 4189 platform uses Intel's UPI (Ultra Path Interconnect) for socket-to-socket communication in dual-processor configurations. At 11.2 GT/s per link, inter-socket memory access latency stays low enough for NUMA-aware workloads — critical for virtualization platforms using vNUMA or HPC workloads that cross socket boundaries. Confirm the SR630 V2 board revision supports LGA 4189 before ordering.
• Up to 6 TB Maximum Memory per Processor: Each 8352S supports up to 6 TB of addressable memory — 12 TB total in a dual-socket SR630 V2 when fully populated. For in-memory database workloads, large analytics jobs, or consolidated virtualization hosts that would otherwise require multiple physical servers, this memory ceiling removes a common scaling constraint. In practice, SR630 V2 DIMM slot count is the binding constraint before 6 TB per processor is reached.
• 72-Thread Parallelism for Stream-Heavy Workloads: In video surveillance back-end deployments — whether running a VMS like Genetec, Milestone, or Nx Witness on-premises — concurrent H.265/H.264 decode and analytics processing scales linearly with available threads up to a point. 72 threads per socket provides substantial headroom for platforms handling 50–200+ concurrent camera streams with server-side analytics enabled, deferring the need for GPU offload or additional server nodes.
• 10 nm Ice Lake Lithography: The 10 nm process node improves instructions-per-clock efficiency over prior-generation Cascade Lake Xeons at comparable TDPs. For 24/7 always-on server workloads, even modest per-clock efficiency gains compound meaningfully in annual energy costs at scale.

Integration & Compatibility

The 4XG7A63404 is a Lenovo option part validated for the ThinkSystem SR630 V2 platform. It installs into the LGA 4189 processor socket and requires the server to be configured with compatible DDR4 RDIMMs or LRDIMMs. Before deploying this processor option, verify the SR630 V2's system board and firmware revision support third-generation Intel Xeon Scalable Ice Lake processors — some earlier SR630 V2 boards required a firmware update before Ice Lake options were supported. For network video recorder and VMS server builds, pair this processor with sufficient DDR4 memory channels populated symmetrically across both CPU sockets to maximize memory bandwidth. Lenovo's ServerProven compatibility program lists validated memory, NIC, and storage options for this platform. Integration with enterprise hypervisors (VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Red Hat KVM) is straightforward given the processor's support for all standard x86 virtualization extensions. For server component upgrades and platform planning, verify current BIOS/UEFI levels against Lenovo's published support matrix for the SR630 V2 before installation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What server platform is the Lenovo 4XG7A63404 designed for?

A: The 4XG7A63404 is a processor option validated for the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR630 V2 server. It installs into the LGA 4189 socket and requires a compatible SR630 V2 system board with firmware support for 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable (Ice Lake) processors.

Q: What processor does the 4XG7A63404 contain?

A: It contains an Intel Xeon Platinum 8352S — a 36-core, 72-thread Ice Lake processor running at 2.1 GHz base with a 3.5 GHz maximum Turbo Boost frequency, 54 MB L3 cache, and a 195 W TDP.

Q: How much memory can the 8352S processor in this kit address?

A: Each Intel Xeon Platinum 8352S supports up to 6 TB of memory per processor. In a dual-socket SR630 V2 configuration, maximum addressable memory reaches 12 TB, subject to the server platform's DIMM slot count and supported DIMM capacities.

Q: Is the 4XG7A63404 a single or dual processor option?

A: This is a single processor option (one 8352S unit). The SR630 V2 supports dual-socket configurations; a second 4XG7A63404 unit would be required to populate both sockets.

Q: What is the TDP of this processor and what are the power implications for the SR630 V2?

A: The Intel Xeon Platinum 8352S has a 195 W TDP. In a dual-socket SR630 V2 deployment, total system power draw under load — including memory, storage, and NICs — will typically exceed 600 W. Ensure rack PDU capacity and server PSU configuration support this load.

Q: Does the 4XG7A63404 support 64-bit operating systems and virtualization workloads?

A: Yes. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8352S operates in 64-bit mode and supports all standard x86-64 virtualization extensions, making it compatible with VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Red Hat KVM, and similar enterprise hypervisors.