M5 · 1U rack · 2-socket · 2014
Lenovo ThinkSystem System x3550 M5 price in South Africa
Legacy 1U 2-socket workhorse; abundant, budget refurb infrastructure server Server Hub sources the System x3550 M5 to order — tell us the configuration and we will quote a current, VAT-inclusive price and lead time, with a local warranty claimed in Johannesburg.
What the System x3550 M5 is
M5, 1U rack, 2-socket.
- Generation
- M5 · launched 2014
- Form factor
- 1U rack
- Platform
- Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 · DDR4 2133/2400 · PCIe 3
- Drive bays
- up to 12× 2.5" or 4× 3.5" SAS/SATA
- Typical draw
- 300 W configured
Legacy pre-ThinkSystem System x workhorses (x3550 M5 1U, x3650 M5 2U) on Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4, DDR4, PCIe 3.0. Withdrawn and out of Lenovo warranty, but the backbone of the affordable refurb market — abundant, thoroughly documented and cheap to populate. Best for lab, dev/test, file/print and budget infrastructure where the latest silicon isn't required. Confirm the machine type: 5462/5463 = E5-2600 v3 (2014), 8869/8871 = E5-2600 v4 (2016).
The cost nobody budgets
R 613 a month in electricity.
A configured System x3550 M5 draws about 300 W around the clock — 219 kWh a month, R 613 at R2.80/kWh, and R 22 063 over three years. Put it next to the purchase price, and size the UPS for it before it arrives.
Size the backup powerWarranted in Johannesburg
New carries 12 months, certified refurbished 12 months and pre-owned 3 days — return-to-base in Johannesburg, always additional to your Consumer Protection Act rights.
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SR550
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SR590
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from R 70 270
ST650 V3
V3 · tower (4U, rack-mountable)
SE350
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SE360 V2
V2 · 2U half-width short-depth edge
SE450
Gen 1 · 2U short-depth edge
System x3650 M5
M5 · 2U rack
Questions
About the System x3550 M5.
Can I buy the Lenovo ThinkSystem System x3550 M5 in South Africa?
Yes — Server Hub sources the System x3550 M5 to order. Tell us the configuration you need (cores, memory, storage) and we will quote a current, VAT-inclusive price and lead time, with a local warranty claimed in Johannesburg.
Is the Lenovo System x3550 M5 still worth buying in 2026?
Legacy pre-ThinkSystem System x workhorses (x3550 M5 1U, x3650 M5 2U) on Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4, DDR4, PCIe 3.0. Withdrawn and out of Lenovo warranty, but the backbone of the affordable refurb market — abundant, thoroughly documented and cheap to populate. Best for lab, dev/test, file/print and budget infrastructure where the latest silicon isn't required. Confirm the machine type: 5462/5463 = E5-2600 v3 (2014), 8869/8871 = E5-2600 v4 (2016). The System x3550 M5 is a 1U rack, 2-socket M5 machine launched in 2014: Legacy 1U 2-socket workhorse; abundant, budget refurb infrastructure server
What warranty does a System x3550 M5 from Server Hub carry?
New: 12-month warranty, manufacturer-backed and mirrored locally (longer where the manufacturer's own warranty is longer). Certified refurbished carries 12 months and pre-owned 3 days — return-to-base in Johannesburg, always additional to your Consumer Protection Act rights.