Note: The information below is based on extensive in-house research and hands-on testing conducted by our expert technicians.
This guide offers detailed compatibility insights into the CPU, RAM, and HDD/RAID options for the Lenovo ThinkStation P720. Our guide helps users optimise their system for peak performance and reliability.
CPU COMPATIBILITY
| Processor Support | Socket Type |
|---|---|
| Xeon Scalable Processors (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze) | Socket-P0 (LGA 3647) |
| Processor Level | Platinum | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Xeon PLATINUM 8160T |
Intel Xeon GOLD 6238T Intel Xeon GOLD 6230 Intel Xeon GOLD 5222 Intel Xeon GOLD 5218 Intel Xeon GOLD 5208 Intel Xeon GOLD 6234 Intel Xeon GOLD 6142 Intel Xeon GOLD 6136 Intel Xeon GOLD 6134 Intel Xeon GOLD 5120 Intel Xeon GOLD 5122 Intel Xeon GOLD 5120T Intel Xeon GOLD 5118 |
Intel Xeon SILVER 4216 Intel Xeon SILVER 4215 Intel Xeon SILVER 4214 Intel Xeon SILVER 4210 Intel Xeon SILVER 4208 Intel Xeon SILVER 4116 Intel Xeon SILVER 4114 Intel Xeon SILVER 4112 Intel Xeon SILVER 4110 Intel Xeon SILVER 4109T Intel Xeon SILVER 4108 |
Intel Xeon BRONZE 3204 |
RAM COMPATIBILITY
| Slots | Up to 12 DIMMs |
|---|---|
| Channels | Each Processor Supports up to 6 DIMM Sockets, 6 Channels per CPU |
| Type | 288-Pin, 1866/2133/2400/2666/2933MHz ECC RDIMM |
| ECC Support | Yes |
| Speed | Up to 2933MHz |
| Max DIMM Size | 64GB DDR4 ECC RDIMM |
| Max System Memory | 768GB |
HDD/RAID COMPATIBILITY
| Connection Type | Details |
|---|---|
| SATA | 9 x SATA Connectors, Gen 3 |
| PCIe | 2 x M.2 PCIe connectors onboard |
| SAS | Supported via Optional Broadcom Adapter |
| eSATA | 1 x eSATA Connector, Gen 3 |
| RAID Levels and Requirements |
M.2 RAID via Intel VROC SATA RAID via Onboard Intel Controller or Broadcom Adapter SAS RAID via Broadcom Adapter |
| Notes | Supported RAID levels for a system vary based on the RAID controller's capabilities and customer requirements for performance, fault tolerance, or data redundancy. Supports RAID 0/1/5/10. |
| Optional Hard Disk Drive Controllers |
Broadcom 9460-16i ROC PCIe Adapter, Supports 0/1/5/10 Broadcom 9440-8i IOC PCIe Adapter, Supports 0/1/5/10 |
| Intel VROC |
Intel Virtual RAID On CPU (VROC) – Basic, Supports 0/1/10 Intel Virtual RAID On CPU (VROC) – Premium, Supports 0/1/5/10 |