Lenovo 4XG7A63411 SR630 V2 Silver 4314 16C 135W 2.4GHZ

Lenovo 4XG7A63411 Intel Xeon Silver 4314 Processor Option for ThinkSystem SR630 V2

Overview

The Lenovo 4XG7A63411 is the factory-boxed Intel Xeon Silver 4314 processor option kit for the ThinkSystem SR630 V2 rack server. Designed as a component-level upgrade or second-socket configuration, this is the correct part number when you need a 16-core, 32-thread Ice Lake Xeon at a 135W TDP envelope that keeps within the SR630 V2's validated power and cooling design. If you're speccing or refreshing a Lenovo server deployment and need more compute density without stepping up to the Gold or Platinum tier's power draw, this processor option is worth a close look.

Based on Intel's third-generation Xeon Scalable (Ice Lake) architecture on a 10nm process node, the 4314 delivers a base clock of 2.4GHz with a boost up to 3.4GHz — a 1GHz headroom that matters when workloads burst into short, compute-intensive tasks like video analytics inference, database query compilation, or virtualized security workloads. The LGA 4189 socket means this processor is exclusive to Ice Lake-SP platforms; it is not interchangeable with earlier Cascade Lake or Cooper Lake systems.

Key Features

• 16 Cores / 32 Threads at 135W TDP: For server-class workloads that parallelize well — VMS processing, containerized microservices, or multi-tenant virtualization — 32 threads at a controlled 135W means you get meaningful compute density without demanding a power infrastructure upgrade. Compare this to higher-TDP Gold-tier options that can push 185–250W and require heavier cooling.
• 2.4GHz Base / 3.4GHz Boost: The 1GHz boost headroom (from 2.4 to 3.4GHz) is directly useful for latency-sensitive tasks that can't fully parallelize — think single-threaded alarm correlation logic or license-plate recognition post-processing that runs on one core at a time. You get both: broad parallelism and enough single-core headroom to avoid bottlenecks on serial workloads.
• 24MB L3 Cache: A 24MB last-level cache reduces main-memory round trips for working sets that fit — common in analytics pipelines that repeatedly reference the same lookup tables or model weights. For an NVR or analytics server processing dozens of streams, this cache depth keeps latency flat under sustained load.
• 10nm Ice Lake Process Node: Intel's 10nm Ice Lake-SP generation improves instructions-per-clock over prior Xeon generations and adds AVX-512 support — relevant if your VMS or analytics software leverages AVX-512-optimized inference libraries (OpenVINO, for example, is explicitly optimized for this).
• 10.4 GT/s System Bus: The UPI (Ultra Path Interconnect) bus rate of 10.4 GT/s governs how fast the two CPU sockets communicate in a dual-socket SR630 V2 configuration. This matters when workloads move data across NUMA nodes — higher throughput reduces the penalty for cross-socket memory access.
• LGA 4189 Socket — Platform-Locked: This processor only fits platforms built for third-gen Xeon Scalable (Ice Lake-SP). The SR630 V2 is one of those platforms. If you're running an SR630 V1 (Cascade Lake), this part will not install — verify the server generation before ordering.
• No Cooler Included: The 4XG7A63411 ships as a bare processor option kit — no heatsink or thermal solution is included. The SR630 V2's standard heatsink supports this 135W TDP part; confirm with Lenovo's configuration guide that your chassis cooling configuration covers the thermal envelope for a populated second socket.
• 64-Bit Operating Modes: Supports all current enterprise operating systems and hypervisors (VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Red Hat, Ubuntu Server) in 64-bit mode — no architectural limitations on OS or hypervisor choice.

Integration and Compatibility

The 4XG7A63411 is validated specifically for the ThinkSystem SR630 V2 platform. Lenovo's platform validation means the processor, memory, and firmware are tested together — reducing the risk of compatibility issues that come with mixing unvalidated components. When pairing with server and storage infrastructure, verify your existing SR630 V2 system firmware (UEFI/BMC) is current; Lenovo typically requires a firmware update to support new processor options.

For NVR and video management server deployments, the 16-core count positions this processor for mid-to-large camera deployments running software VMS on-premises. Platforms like Genetec Security Center, Milestone XProtect, or Avigilon Control Center benefit from multi-core Xeon configurations when handling concurrent stream decoding, analytics, and recording across 50+ channels. The Ice Lake AVX-512 support is directly exploitable by Intel OpenVINO-based analytics engines that ship with or alongside several of these platforms.

In dual-socket configurations, this part can be installed as the second processor alongside an identical or compatible first-socket processor — consult the SR630 V2 product guide for supported mixed-CPU combinations. Memory population rules change in dual-socket configurations; validate your DIMM layout against Lenovo's memory configuration tool before finalizing the build.

For deployments requiring verified supply chain integrity and factory-new components, this processor ships as a genuine Lenovo option kit sourced through distribution — no grey-market, no parallel imports.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the Lenovo 4XG7A63411 compatible with the ThinkSystem SR630 V1?

A: No. The 4XG7A63411 uses the LGA 4189 socket designed for third-generation Intel Xeon Scalable (Ice Lake-SP) processors. The SR630 V1 uses a different socket for Cascade Lake processors and is not compatible with this part. Verify your server generation before ordering.

Q: Does the 4XG7A63411 include a heatsink or thermal solution?

A: No. This is a bare processor option kit — no cooler is included. The ThinkSystem SR630 V2's standard heatsink is designed to support 135W TDP processors. Confirm your chassis cooling configuration covers the thermal requirements, especially if populating a second socket.

Q: What is the boost clock speed on the Xeon Silver 4314?

A: The Intel Xeon Silver 4314 has a base frequency of 2.4GHz and a maximum boost frequency of 3.4GHz across its 16 cores and 32 threads.

Q: Can this processor be used in a dual-socket SR630 V2 configuration?

A: Yes. The SR630 V2 supports dual-socket configurations. When installing a second processor, consult Lenovo's SR630 V2 product guide for supported CPU combinations and updated memory population rules, which change in dual-socket builds.

Q: What workloads is the Xeon Silver 4314 best suited for in a security or surveillance context?

A: The 16-core / 32-thread configuration with AVX-512 support makes this processor well-suited for software VMS servers handling concurrent stream decoding, video analytics (particularly OpenVINO-based inference), and multi-tenant virtualized security workloads. It handles mid-to-large camera counts without the power overhead of Gold or Platinum tier processors.

Q: What is the TDP of the 4XG7A63411 and why does it matter?

A: The Thermal Design Power is 135W. This governs the cooling and power infrastructure required. At 135W, this processor fits within the SR630 V2's standard cooling design and keeps power budget manageable compared to higher-tier Xeon options that can exceed 185W per socket.

Karl Wilson

When I evaluate the 4XG7A63411 for an on-premises VMS or analytics server build, the 135W TDP is the first number I check — it tells me whether this processor fits a standard SR630 V2 chassis without a cooling or power infrastructure change. It does. That 135W envelope combined with 16 cores and a 3.4GHz boost ceiling gives you a usable compute profile for mid-scale security workloads without the thermal overhead of the Gold 6300 series.

Technical Highlights:

• 16 Cores / 32 Threads: Enough parallelism to handle concurrent stream decoding, recording I/O, and analytics inference simultaneously on a single socket — which is exactly what a software VMS server does under load.
• 3.4GHz Boost: The 1GHz gap between base (2.4GHz) and boost (3.4GHz) means serial workloads — license-plate OCR, alarm rule evaluation, single-threaded DB queries — get a meaningful clock bump without requiring a higher-tier processor.
• 10nm Ice Lake / AVX-512: Intel's OpenVINO inference engine is explicitly optimized for AVX-512 on Ice Lake-SP. If your VMS includes an integrated analytics module or you're running a dedicated inference workload alongside recording, this is the architecture to be on.

Deployment Considerations:

• No cooler ships with the 4XG7A63411 — confirm the SR630 V2 heatsink in your chassis matches the thermal requirements before you close the configuration. A second-socket installation in particular changes airflow dynamics and Lenovo's guide is explicit about heatsink selection per TDP bracket.
• LGA 4189 is Ice Lake-SP only. If the physical server you're upgrading is a first-generation SR630 (Cascade Lake), this part simply will not seat — the socket is mechanically different. Verify the server generation with the serial number before placing the order.

The 4XG7A63411 is the right processor option for integrators deploying a mid-scale on-premises VMS server on the SR630 V2 platform who need 16-core compute at a controlled 135W — particularly in builds running OpenVINO-based analytics or dual-socket configurations where keeping both sockets within the chassis thermal budget matters.