Hi i wonder if anyone could advice me on a Thinkserver TS140 off ebay

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Lenovo ThinkServer TS140 Intel Xeon E3-1226 3.3GHz 16GB R...

Lenovo ThinkServer TS140 Tower Server. And it's certified for MSP support with ecosystem vendors like Level Platforms, Kaseya, and N-able. 1TB (1x1TB) SATA Hard Drive. Compliance certifications: GREEN

I am looking at building a small home server

would i be able to use Unraid software on this server

• Lenovo ThinkServer TS140 Tower Server

• Intel Xeon Quad Core E3 (1226 v3) 3.3GHz Processor with 8MB Cache

• 16GB (1x4GB) 1600MHz DDR3 UDIMM memory

• 1TB (1x1TB) SATA Hard Drive

• Slim DVD±RW Drive

• Integrated Intel HD Graphics P4600

• Integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet

• RAID100 onboard (0/1/10/5)

 

• CPU Processor: Intel Xeon (Quad Core) E3 (1226 v3) 3.3GHz 8MB (L3 Cache)

• CPU Bus Speed: 1.6GHz

• Socket: LGA1150

• Processors (Max): 1 (1)

• Chipset: Intel C226

• PCI 32 bit: 1 x PCI Slots

• PCI Express Slot: 2 x PCI Express x16, 1 x PCI Express x1 Slots

• Memory (Maximum): 4GB (32GB) 1600MHz DDR3

• Memory Slots (Free): 4 x DIMM

• Hard Drive Interface: SATA

• Hard Disk: 1000GB (1 x 1000GB) 7200RPM

• Internal Expansion Bays: 4 x 3.5 inch

• RAID Format: RAID 0, 1, 5, 10

• Optical Drive Type: DVD±RW

• Graphics Device: Intel HD Graphics

• System Management: Intel Advanced Management Technology (AMT) 9.0

• Security: Power-on password; Boot sequence control; Boot without keyboard, mouse, diskette; Serial port I/O control; USB port disablement (front or all)

• Compliance certifications: GREENGUARD certified, Energy Star Server 1.1 qualified, RoHS-compliant

• Power Supply: 450W

• Voltage/Power/Frequency: 100 to 240V AC / 50 to 60Hz

• Colour: Black

 

• VGA Port: 1 x 15-pin VGA

• USB Ports: 6 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0

• Serial Ports: 1 x 9-pin RS-232

• RJ-45 Ports: 1 x RJ-45

• Microphone In Port: 1 x Microphone In

• Audio Line In Port: 1 x Audio Line In

• Audio Line Out Ports: 1 x Audio Line Out

• DisplayPort: 2 x DisplayPort

• Network Card: Ethernet 10/100/1000MBps

Ample networking and storage capacity

The TS140 offers storage and scalability for businesses large and small.

Resourceful manageability features

The TS140 makes clever use of Intel AMT 9.0 to provide out-of-band, cost-effective, remote management of end-user environments - regardless of the managed server's status. Intuitive and secure, the web console works directly out of the box to give point-and-click management tools perfect for branch offices or remote deployments with limited IT resources.

Whisper-quiet, energy-efficient operation

At 26 dB, the acoustics of the TS140 are less noise than you'll find in a typical library. Plus, it's ENERGY STAR-certified, so it's easy on the environment and easy on your power bills.

True server-class features

Rely on features like ECC memory, enterprise-class hard drives, and built-in RAID for maximum uptime - the TS140 is designed for 24 x 7 run times and true server reliability. And it's certified for MSP support with ecosystem vendors like Level Platforms, Kaseya, and N-able.

Superb value

With its attractive price points (it costs about as much as a typical desktop PC) and low operating costs, the TS140 is highly affordable for the features and functionality it offers.

Lenovo NAS storage portfolio

Choose from three network storage options, each powered by enterprise-class LenovoEMC technology for secure, fast storageand sharing of your important data.

Condition

Excellent Condition - Removed from working Home/Climate Controlled Environment.

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Use the usb2.0 port under the network nick for the unraid USB boot location...

Lenovo Press

Lenovo ThinkServer TS140 Product Guide (withdrawn product)

The Lenovo ThinkServer TS140 is the perfect first tower server for small and medium businesses, remote or branch offices, and retail environments. It features the Intel Xeon processor E3-1200 v3 produ

This system is fine. a bit limited due to only 4 cores but meets the bare min standard to run docker applications and basic nas duties.

the question come more down to space and what disk you have available and what you want the system to do.

Edited November 26, 2025Nov 26 by bmartino1

https://www.reddit.com/r/unRAID/comments/14zq1mz/video_guide_array_disk_conversion_to_zfs_or_other/

you in a older intel generation but that shouldn't matter. I would upgrade teh ram form 4 GB to 8 GB. 16 recommend. Unriad loads and exist in ram and when you add other docker and complex systems on top like using zfs that requires more ram and resources.
unraid is more software raid I wouldn't recommend runnign disk in raid 1/0or JBOD via Bios MotherBoard. Let unraid handle the disk.

Manage storage | Unraid Docs

https://docs.unraid.net/unraid-os/using-unraid-to/create-virtual-machines/overview-and-system-prep/

The minimum Unraid requirements are a 64-bit CPU, at least 8 GB of RAM (4 GB for very basic use), a USB 2.0 or 3.0 flash drive (4-32 GB) with a unique GUID, and a Gigabit Ethernet connection
https://forums.unraid.net/topic/119052-psa-on-sandisk-usbs/

This machine is a good cheap starter addation with unraid 7.0 Depending on disk and space a (no array setup) a single cache disk 1 TB HDD is more then enough to get started.