Supermicro SuperStorage SSG-6048R-E1CR36N

The Supermicro SuperStorage SSG-6048R-E1CR36N is a 4U high-density storage platform designed for demanding, always-on environments. It combines dual-socket compute performance with large-scale storage capacity and enterprise-grade power redundancy.

Compute and memory architecture

• Socket type: LGA 2011
• CPU support: Dual Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 processor family
• Maximum CPU TDP: 145W per processor
• Memory slots: 24 DIMM slots
• Maximum memory capacity: up to 3TB ECC 3DS LRDIMM or 1.5TB ECC RDIMM/LRDIMM
• Memory type and speed: DDR4-2400MHz

This configuration enables high memory density for virtualization, caching, and data-intensive workloads while maintaining ECC reliability.

High-density storage subsystem

• Form factor: 4U rackmount
• Drive form factor: 3.5" bays (optional 2.5" support)
• Hot-swap bays: 36x front-accessible bays
• Drive interfaces: SAS3 + SATA3 (primary/optional)

The 36 hot-swap bays provide scalable capacity for tiered storage, backup targets or dense data repositories, with SAS3 connectivity enabling high throughput and low latency for enterprise drives.

Expansion and connectivity

• PCIe slots:
  • 2x PCI-E 3.0 x16
  • 3x PCI-E 3.0 x8
  • 1x PCI-E 2.0 x4 (in x8 slot)
• Network interfaces: 4x RJ-45 10Gb/s ports
• USB ports:
  • 3x USB 3.0 (2 rear, 1 Type A)
  • 2x USB 2.0 (front)
• M.2 NVMe slots: 0

The available PCIe lanes allow integration of additional controllers or adapters, while four 10GbE ports provide high-bandwidth network connectivity for storage traffic and clustering.

Power and reliability

• Power supply capacity: 1280W
• Power supply units: 2x redundant PSUs
• Efficiency rating: 80 Plus Platinum
• Redundant power: Yes
• Manufacturer warranty: 36 months

Redundant 1280W 80 Plus Platinum power supplies improve energy efficiency and increase system availability, reducing the risk of downtime in critical deployments.

Key benefits

• High storage density with 36 hot-swap bays in a 4U chassis
• Dual Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 support for balanced compute and I/O performance
• Up to 3TB ECC DDR4 memory for memory-intensive applications
• Integrated 10GbE connectivity for fast data transfer and aggregation
• Redundant, high-efficiency power design for improved reliability and lower operating costs