Supermicro SuperStorage SSG-2028R-E1CR24L

The Supermicro SuperStorage SSG-2028R-E1CR24L is a high-density 2U storage platform designed for demanding, I/O-intensive workloads. With dual-socket LGA 2011 support for Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 processors and enterprise-grade power redundancy, it delivers a robust foundation for scalable storage nodes, backup targets and virtualized environments.

Compute and memory architecture

• Socket: LGA 2011 with dual-processor support for Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 CPUs
• Max. CPU TDP: 145 W per processor for high-core-count configurations
• Memory slots: 16 DIMM sockets
• Maximum memory: up to 2 TB ECC 3DS LRDIMM or 512 GB ECC RDIMM
• Memory type: DDR4-2400 MHz ECC for improved data integrity and stability

Storage subsystem

• Form factor: 2U rackmount chassis optimized for dense storage
• Drive bays: 24x 2.5" hot-swap bays for high spindle or SSD density
• Drive interfaces: SAS3 + SATA3 for flexible deployment of HDDs and SSDs
• Hot-swap capability: enables drive replacement without powering down the system
• M.2 NVMe slots: 0 (no onboard M.2 NVMe connectors)

Expansion and connectivity

• PCIe slots: 1x PCI-E 3.0 x16, 6x PCI-E 3.0 x8 (low-profile AOC)
• Network interfaces: 2x RJ-45 10 Gb/s for high-bandwidth network connectivity
• USB ports (rear): 2x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0 for peripheral and service access

Power and reliability

• Power supplies: 2x redundant 920 W units for continuous operation
• Efficiency rating: 80 Plus Platinum for optimized power consumption and thermal profile
• Redundant power design: minimizes downtime in case of PSU failure
• Manufacturer warranty: 36 months

Operational benefits

• High storage density in a compact 2U footprint, suitable for space-constrained racks
• ECC memory support and enterprise-class power redundancy enhance data integrity and availability
• PCIe expansion options allow integration of additional HBAs, RAID controllers or network adapters as required
• Dual 10GbE interfaces provide sufficient throughput for demanding storage and virtualization workloads

The Supermicro SuperStorage SSG-2028R-E1CR24L is engineered as a flexible, high-availability storage server platform, ready to be integrated into data center, enterprise or service provider infrastructures where consistent performance and resilience are critical.