Lenovo ThinkServer TS130

Lenovo ThinkCenter TS130 Features

An ideal, affordable solution for small businesses, the Lenovo ThinkServer TS130 blends Intel Xeon E3-1200 processor performance with impressive server-class features. A compact, 4U tower form factor, Energy Star certifications and quiet acoustics, make the Lenovo TS130 a strong performer in retail, branch office, and front office applications. The Lenovo TS130 can also be rack mounted via shelf if desired.

The ThinkServer TS130 replaces Lenovo’s best selling TS200v server and boasts features like ECC memory, built-in RAID, and remote management with Intel AMT. This benefits small business owners who are transitioning from desktop to server.

The Lenovo TS130 was replaced by the ThinkServer TS140, which offers stronger performance and greater storage and memory capacity. How do you know if the ThinkServer TS130 is the right choice for you? The TS130 is intended to deliver server-class features, performance and reliability – at desktop prices. You can choose between an Intel E3-1200 processor with integrated graphics, Intel Core i3 Series, Intel Pentium, or Intel Celeron CPU.

Comparing the Lenovo ThinkServer TS130 to Other Manufacturers

The Lenovo ThinkServer TS130 competes with the Acer T115, Dell T110, HP ML110 G6 and Fujitsu Econel 100 S2. What makes the ThinkServer TS130 stand out against the competition? The TS130 provides reporting functionality with standard Remote Management with KVM and remote media boot function, an option that many other manufacturers charge extra for. Lenovo’s TS130 also offers “Always On” management – even if the server is powered off. Plus, the ThinkServer TS130 provides reporting functionality with standard embedded Web console for status reporting without using management software.

Comparing the Lenovo ThinkServer TS130 to Other Lenovo Models

How does the ThinkServer TS130 compare to other models? Compared to the TD230, the Lenovo TS130 offers a single processor and 4 DIMM slots, while the TD230 provides dual processor choices and 8 DIMM slots. The ThinkServer TS130 gives customers the choice between Intel Xeon E3-1200, Pentium or Core i3 processors, while the TD230 provides the more powerful Intel Xeon 5000 class of processors.

While the TD230 offers advanced IPMI 2.0 BMC and iKVM, the TS130 is available with Intel AMT 7.0 with iKVM. The TD230 provides true hardware RAID supporting 0/1/5/10, while the TS130 offers SATA support and onboard RAID 0/1.

When compared to the ThinkServer TS200v, the TS130 stands out for more features, with more options and third party choices, and more tools available for MSPs like new KVM and provisioning with broad MSP ecosystem support. The Lenovo TS130 is also more powerful and easy to manage, since it features next generation Intel Xeon performance and Intel AMT 7.0. The ThinkServer TS130 boasts twice the storage capacity and is more efficient than the TS200v.

Lenovo ThinkCenter TS130 Detailed Features

It’s easy to assume that because of its low price, the ThinkServer TS130 compromises quality. In reality, many small businesses and branch offices will benefit from the powerful Intel Xeon platform, up to 32GB of ECC memory and up to 4TB storage capacity. Customers can also enhance manageability by configuring 2 additional Gigabit Ethernet ports.

With Energy Star compliance and an 85% efficient power supply, the Lenovo TS130 can help customers lower their operational costs. Enterprise quality disk drives and ECC memory allow the ThinkServer TS130 to deliver stability through continuous, uninterrupted operations.

With “Always On” server management, MSPs achieve outstanding manageability. Even when TS130 servers are powered off, customers can control, monitor, and troubleshoot servers remotely. Intel AMT 7.0 allows for easy integration into the existing desktop management ecosystem.

The ThinkServer TS130 even offers MSPs straightforward integration with leading MSP console applications like N-able, Kaseya and Level Platforms. AMT 7.0 now provides two deployment modes to service admin clients or actively used clients.

Customers will also be impressed with energy efficient features of the ThinkServer TS130. Intel Xeon technology with Turbo Boost 2.0 provides Hyper-Threading performance. TS130 servers are built with greater than 50% recycled plastics, with over half coming from post-consumer content. In addition to being Energy Star certified, TS130 servers are also Climate Savers-certified.

Lenovo ThinkCenter TS130 Target Markets

For Managed Service Providers, the Lenovo TS130 can expand the current desktop management ecosystem with Intel AMT compliance and increase service offerings though support for iKVM. Data is secured through ECC memory and enterprise-class hard drives with RAID 0/1 support.

For SMBs, the economical, energy efficient ThinkServer TS130 delivers the data security, server-class features and performance needed to keep business up and running – at a price comparable to a desktop. With quiet acoustics, customers don’t need a dedicated server room.

For corporate branch offices, the Lenovo TS130 blends energy efficiency with performance to deliver server-class computing power while lowering operational costs. The ThinkServer TS130 can be remotely controlled – even when powered down or hung. Plus, ‘Always-On’ server maintenance facilitates remote troubleshooting without interfering with busy employees.

Lenovo ThinkCenter TS130 User Reviews

What do real users have to say about the Lenovo TS130 server? A large number of users were drawn to the Lenovo TS130 because of its affordable price. Many users praised the TS130’s expansion options and choice of CPUs, from the powerful Intel E3-1200 to the affordable Intel Celeron. And, customers love how quiet the TS130 is.

On the downside, reviewers were disappointed in the lack of storage options and at least one reviewer reported facing difficulties in performing the BIOS update process. Other users reported minor issues, but most seemed to agree that for the price, the Lenovo TS130 was well worth it.

Overall, if you’re searching for a cost-effective, strong-performing server at the price of a desktop, the Lenovo ThinkCenter TS130 may be a great starting point.

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