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Manufacturer code30BE00NUUK
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About the Lenovo P520
Lenovo 30BE00NUUK is listed in the pcs/workstations category. The recorded specifications include processor family: Intel® Xeon®; internal memory: 16 GB; total storage capacity: 512 GB; operating system installed: Windows 11 Pro for Workstations. This entry covers manufacturer code 30BE00NUUK. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
This configuration lists 16 GB of memory and 512 GB of storage. Memory supports active applications; storage holds software and files. Check upgradeability separately, because a capacity figure does not establish whether either component can be replaced.
- Processor family
- Intel® Xeon®
- Processor model
- W-2225
- Memory (RAM)
- 16 GB
- Total storage capacity
- 512 GB
- Storage media
- SSD
- Operating system installed
- Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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Lenovo P520 specifications
Manufacturer code: 30BE00NUUK · Icecat product 101394070 · Checked 18 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Processor family | Intel® Xeon® |
|---|---|
| Processor model | W-2225 |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB |
| Total storage capacity | 512 GB |
| Storage media | SSD |
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Pro for Workstations |
| Discrete graphics card model | Not available |
| Chassis type | Tower |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
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Audio & listening3 details
| Headphone outputs | 1 |
|---|---|
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC662 |
| Audio system | High Definition Audio |
Processor, memory & storage23 details
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
|---|---|
| Processor cores | 4 |
| Processor threads | 8 |
| Processor boost frequency | 4.6 GHz |
| Processor frequency | 4.1 GHz |
| Processor cache | 8.25 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Number of processors installed | 1 |
| Maximum internal memory | 512 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 2 x 8 GB |
| Memory slots | 8x DIMM |
| Memory clock speed | 2933 MHz |
| SSD capacity | 512 GB |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | SD |
| Discrete graphics card | No |
| On-board graphics card | No |
| On-board graphics card model | Not available |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel® C422 |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -10 - 60 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90% |
Connections & wireless8 details
| SSD interface | PCI Express |
|---|---|
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Bluetooth | No |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 8 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| PS/2 ports quantity | 2 |
Power & battery1 detail
| Power supply | 1000 W |
|---|
Controls & features1 detail
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 10 - 35 °C |
|---|
Design & dimensions9 details
| Password protection | Yes |
|---|---|
| Password protection type | Power on, Supervisor |
| Product type | Workstation |
| Placement supported | Vertical |
| Product colour | Black |
| Width | 165 mm |
| Depth | 460 mm |
| Height | 440 mm |
| Weight | 24 kg |
Software & compatibility5 details
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Operating system language | English |
| Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX) | No |
| Compliance certificates | RoHS |
| Certification | EPEAT Silver ENERGY STAR 8.0 (on model 30BE00B7US) GREENGUARD RoHS compliant |
Further product details33 details
| Memory channels | Octa-channel |
|---|---|
| Optical drive type | No |
| Total SSDs capacity | 512 GB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
| Line-out | Yes |
| Line-in | Yes |
| Number of 3.5" bays | 2 |
| PCI Express x4 (Gen 3.x) slots | 2 |
| PCI Express x8 (Gen 3.x) slots | 1 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots | 2 |
| Volume | 33 L |
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
| Intel 64 | Yes |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | Yes |
| Embedded options available | No |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| Intel TSX-NI | Yes |
| Idle States | Yes |
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology | Yes |
| Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
| Intel Flex Memory Access | No |
| Intel Demand Based Switching | Yes |
| CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | Yes |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 80% |
| Operating altitude | 0 - 3048 m |
| Non-operating altitude | 0 - 12192 m |
| Mouse included | Yes |
| Keyboard included | Yes |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR, EPEAT Silver, GREENGUARD |
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