Lenovo announces entry-level AI inferencing server

Lenovo redefines flexibility and efficiency for Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the edge with the first-to-market, entry-level AI inferencing server - designed to make edge AI accessible and affordable for SMBs and enterprises alike. Showcased as part of a full-stack of cost-effective, sustainable, and scalable hybrid AI solutions at MWC25, the Lenovo ThinkEdge SE100 bridges the gap between client and edge servers to deliver enterprise-level intelligence for every business and is a critical link to enabling AI capabilities for all environments.  

Lenovo continues to deliver on its mission of enabling smarter AI for all by making implementation feasible for every business, in every industry with infrastructure that goes beyond traditional data center architecture to bring AI to the data. Rather than sending the data to the cloud to be processed, edge computing uses devices located at the data source, reducing latency so businesses can make faster decisions and solve challenges in real time.  

“With the Lenovo ThinkEdge SE100, we’re making enterprise-grade AI inferencing more accessible—whether in retail, manufacturing, healthcare, or remote offices. Its compact, energy-efficient design, combined with powerful AI capabilities, enables seamless deployment and scaling even in space-constrained, rugged environments," said Amit Luthra, Managing Director, Lenovo ISG India. "At Lenovo, we remain committed to equipping Indian enterprises with cutting-edge, sustainable solutions that accelerate innovation and drive smarter outcomes at the edge. 

Adaptable for desktops, wall-mounts, ceilings, and 1U racks, the SE100 is engineered to be uniquely affordable, breaking price barriers with AI inferencing performance that supports better business outcomes while lowering costs.  

As the most compact, AI-ready edge solution on the market3, the Lenovo ThinkEdge SE100 is perfect for constrained spaces without compromising performance and answers customer demand for accelerated AI-level compute that can go anywhere. The breakthrough server delivers enterprise-level, whisper quiet performance with enhanced security features in a design that is GPU-ready for AI workloads, like real-time inferencing, video analytics and object detection across telco, retail, industrial and manufacturing environments. 

The ThinkEdge SE100 maximizes performance in an AI-ready server, evolving from a base device to an industrial grade, GPU-optimized solution as the end user sees fit. The ThinkEdge SE100 can be equipped with up to six or eight performance cores, ensuring the device’s power is maximized in a smaller footprint.  

Lenovo ThinkEdge SE100 supports robust AI performance without compromising energy efficiency to optimize total cost of ownership and support sustainability commitments. The SE100’s system power is designed to stay under 140W even in its fullest GPU-equipped configuration, supporting lower power consumption. Additionally, Lenovo’s energy-saving implementations reduce overall carbon emissions of the ThinkEdge SE100 by up to 84%5. This starts before the device is even turned on, thanks to a 90% EPE packaging design that cuts its transportation footprint. Design elements, like a new low-temperature solder and post-consumer recycled content along with Lenovo’s Product End-Of-Life (PELM) program, also support a transition to a circular economy. 

Across its full-stack hybrid AI portfolio, Lenovo delivers powerful, adaptable, and responsible AI solutions to transform industries and empower individuals with innovations that enable Smarter AI for all.  The SE100 is part of the new ThinkSystem V4 Servers Powered by Intel Xeon 6 Processors, which also extend Lenovo Neptune liquid cooling from the CPU to the memory with the new Neptune Core Compute Complex Module. The module supports faster workloads with reduced fan speeds, quieter operation and lower power consumption. It is specifically engineered to reduce air flow requirements, yielding lower fan speeds and power consumption while also keeping the parts cooler for improved system health and lifespan.