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SUPERMICRO SuperServer SYS-120U-TNR 1U Rackmount Server Barebone, Complete System Only ! For Customized Please Contact with Newegg B2B
- Complete System Only ! For Customized Please Contact with Newegg B2B
- Key Applications:
- - Virtualization
- - HPC
- - Cloud Computing
- - High End Enterprise Server
- - Software Defined Storage
- - Application Tier Service Provider
- - 5G/Telco
- Key Features:
- Dual Socket P+ (LGA-4189) 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
- Intel C621A Chipset
- 32 DIMM Slots;
- Up to 8TB DRAM;
- Up to 8TB Intel Optane Persistent Memory (up to 12TB with DRAM);
- 3200/2933/2666 ECC DDR4 LRDIMM;RDIMM;
- Intel Optane Persistent Memory 200 series
- 1 Internal PCI-E 4.0 x16
- 1 PCI-E 4.0 x16 (LP)
- 2 PCI-E 4.0 x16 (FH, 10.5"L)
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Learn more about the Supermicro SYS-120U-TNR
| Brand | SUPERMICRO |
|---|---|
| Series | SuperServer |
| Model | SYS-120U-TNR |
| Form Factor | 1U Rackmount |
| Workload | General Purpose Server |
| CPU Type | 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | LGA 4189 |
| Installed CPU | No CPU Installed |
| Max Processors | 2 |
| North Bridge | Intel C621A |
|---|
| Memory Slots | 32 x 288Pin |
|---|---|
| Installed Memory Size | No Memory Installed |
| Max Memory Supported | 12TB |
| Memory Type Supported | DDR4 3200 |
| ECC Supported | Yes |
| Serial ATA | 12 x SATA 600 |
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| PCI Express | Slot 1: PCI-E 4.0 x16 Internal LP Slot 2: PCI-E 4.0 x16 LP Slot 3: PCI-E 4.0 x16 FH, 10.5"L Slot 4: PCI-E 4.0 x16 FH, 10.5"L |
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| Hot-Swap Bays | 12 x 2.5" hot-swap NVMe/SATA/SAS drive bays |
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| VGA | 1 |
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| Dimensions | 1.70" x 17.20" x 29.10" |
|---|---|
| Weight | 26.50 lbs. |
| First Listed on Newegg | June 15, 2022 |
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Warranty & Returns
Warranty, Returns, And Additional Information
Warranty
- Limited Warranty period (parts): 1 year
- Limited Warranty period (labor): 3 years
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Return Policies
- Return for refund until: January 31, 2027
- Return for replacement until: January 31, 2027
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Manufacturer Contact Info
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- Support Phone: 1-408-503-8000
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The SUPERMICRO SuperServer SYS-120U-TNR is a 1U rackmount barebone server for enterprise teams building virtualization, cloud, HPC, or application-tier systems. It supports up to two 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors, 32 DDR4 memory slots, and 12 hot-swap NVMe/SATA/SAS drive bays; CPUs and memory are not included.
Recommended For
- Data-center and colocation teams consolidating dual-socket workloads into fewer rack units, where 1U density matters more than quiet operation or easy access.
- IT teams building virtualization or cloud hosts that need a configurable dual-processor platform for consolidating multiple server workloads in a rack.
- Storage and content-delivery operators designing NVMe-based caching, database, or streaming tiers that can use the system’s dense, hot-swap drive capacity.
- HPC and technical-computing teams running workloads that benefit from dual Xeon processors and tested instruction-set optimizations such as AVX-512, including selected scientific and rendering tasks.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- After adding CPUs, memory, and drives, use it as a virtualization host to run multiple VMs or services on one rack server; a SYS-120U-TNR demonstration runs XCP-ng and virtualization tests, while the 1U design keeps the host compact in a rack.
- For a video-on-demand or streaming service, configure it as a content-delivery node that caches popular media close to users; Supermicro’s VCDN tests report sustained HTTPS throughput and latency results for this system with NVMe or Optane caching.
- For video-processing workloads, use a configured system to transcode several video streams at once; Supermicro’s published benchmark reports 48 simultaneous 1080p H.265-to-H.265 streams in its tested setup, though results depend on the selected CPUs and software.
- For software-defined storage or a storage-heavy service tier, populate the hot-swap bays with compatible drives to combine data storage and server workloads in one system; drive type, controller, and cabling choices affect the final setup.
- For compute-heavy jobs such as scientific or engineering workloads, configure it with suitable Xeon CPUs and run parallel tasks; independent testing found strong results in some AVX-512 benchmarks, but performance varies by workload and processor choice.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | General-purpose server workloads including virtualization, HPC, cloud computing, enterprise applications, software-defined storage, application-tier services, and 5G/telco |
| Processor And Platform | Supports up to two 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors on the LGA 4189 socket; no CPU is installed. Uses the Intel C621A chipset |
| Memory Configuration | 32 x 288-pin slots support DDR4-3200 memory and ECC; no memory is installed. Maximum supported memory is 12TB |
| Storage And Drive Bays | 12 hot-swap 2.5-inch bays support NVMe, SATA, or SAS drives, with 12 SATA 600 connections |
| Expansion Slots | Four PCIe 4.0 x16 slots: one internal low-profile slot, one low-profile slot, and two full-height slots up to 10.5 inches long |
| Chassis And Dimensions | 1U rackmount chassis measuring 1.70 x 17.20 x 29.10 inches; weighs 26.50 lb |
| Model Identifiers | SUPERMICRO SuperServer SYS-120U-TNR |