Product Type | GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) |
Model | ThinkSystem NVIDIA L40 |
Memory Capacity | 48 GB GDDR6 |
Cooling Type | Passive |
Form Factor | Dual Slot PCIe Full Height |
Bus Interface | PCI Express 4.0 x16 |
Power Consumption | 300 W |
Recommended System Power | Minimum 650 W PSU |
GPU Architecture | NVIDIA Ada Lovelace |
CUDA Cores | 18176 |
Tensor Cores | 568 |
RT Cores | 142 |
GPU Memory Type | GDDR6 with ECC |
Max Power Connector Requirement | 1x PCIe 8-pin |
Lenovo ThinkSystem NVIDIA L40 48GB PCIe Gen4 Passive GPU





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- Designed specifically for Lenovo ThinkSystem servers, ensuring seamless hardware compatibility and optimized performance.
- Offers 48GB of memory and PCIe Gen4 support, ideal for memory-intensive and high-throughput compute tasks across AI and visualization domains.
- Passive cooling design makes it data-center ready, minimizing thermal design constraints in dense server installations.
Product Overview
The Lenovo ThinkSystem NVIDIA L40 48GB PCIe Gen4 Passive GPU is engineered for professional-grade visualization and GPU acceleration in enterprise server environments. It features 48GB of high-speed memory and a PCIe Gen4 interface to handle demanding workloads in AI inference, simulation, and content creation. The passive cooling design fits well in rack-mounted server environments, making it an ideal solution for high-density compute deployments. Exact details on TAA compliance and COO are listed as 'Inquire'.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless |
Compliance & Origin
TAA Compliance | Inquire |
Country of Origin | Inquire |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
EMC Certification | EN 55032, EN 55024 |
Environmental Certification | ENERGY STAR (where applicable) |
Advanced Security Features
Secure Boot Support | Yes |
Secure Firmware Updates | Yes |
Hardware Root of Trust | Yes |
Interfaces
Interface Type | PCIe Gen4 x16 |
PCIe Total Bandwidth | 64 GB/s bi-directional (Gen 4 x16) |
Display Outputs | None (Passive GPU for server use) |
NVLink Support | No |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (H x L) | 111.15 mm x 267 mm |
Slot Width | Dual Slot |
Cooling System | Passive (no onboard fan) |
Operating Temperature Range | 0°C to 55°C |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to 75°C |
Operating Humidity | 5% to 85% non-condensing |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Cloud Management Support | NVIDIA Enterprise Management Tools (Optional) |
Licensing Model | Requires NVIDIA AI Enterprise License for full features |
Supported Software Stack | NVIDIA AI Enterprise, CUDA Toolkit, TensorRT, NVIDIA Omniverse |