Supermicro SuperStorage SSG-5018A-AR12L

Supermicro SuperStorage SSG-5018A-AR12L is a 1U storage-optimized server platform designed for high-density disk configurations and energy-efficient 24/7 operation. It integrates an Intel Atom SoC, redundant power and 12 front-accessible drive bays in a compact chassis.

Key hardware parameters

• Form factor: 1U rackmount chassis
• CPU socket count: Single
• Included CPU: Intel Atom C2750, 8 cores / 8 threads, 2.4 GHz, 20 W TDP
• Memory slots: 4 DIMM sockets
• Max memory: up to 64 GB ECC/non-ECC UDIMM DDR3-1600 MHz
• Drive bays: 12x 3.5" (optional 2.5" support)
• Drive interface (primary/optional): SAS2 + SATA
• M.2 NVMe slots: 0
• PCI expansion: 1x PCI-E 2.0 x4 (in x8 slot)

Connectivity and I/O

• Network interfaces: 2x RJ-45 1 Gb/s
• USB ports: 3x USB 3.0 (2x rear, 1x internal Type A)

Power and reliability

• Power supplies: 2x redundant PSUs
• Power rating: 400 W total
• Efficiency class: 80 Plus Gold
• Manufacturer warranty: 36 months

Technical advantages

• High disk density in 1U with 12x 3.5" bays for capacity-focused storage pools.
• Low-power Intel Atom C2750 (20 W TDP) for energy-efficient continuous operation.
• Support for up to 64 GB ECC memory to enhance data integrity and system stability.
• Redundant 400 W 80 Plus Gold power supplies to reduce downtime risk.
• Dual 1 GbE interfaces for segregated traffic, redundancy or link aggregation scenarios.
• PCI-E 2.0 x4 slot for additional controllers or specialized expansion.

This configuration is suitable for environments that require compact, efficient storage nodes, such as backup targets, archival systems or capacity-oriented file and block storage, where low power usage and high drive count are prioritized over raw CPU performance.