Supermicro SYS-2028TP-DNCTR

Supermicro SYS-2028TP-DNCTR is a high-density 2U server platform designed for demanding, multi-node environments where performance, memory capacity and I/O bandwidth are critical. Based on the LGA 2011 socket, it supports Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 processors, making it suitable for compute-intensive and virtualized workloads.

Compute and memory architecture

• Dual LGA 2011 CPU sockets with support for Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 processors.
• Max. CPU TDP per socket: 145W, enabling use of high-performance SKUs within the platform’s thermal envelope.
• 16 DIMM slots for DDR4 memory, allowing flexible capacity scaling.
• Maximum memory capacity: up to 2TB ECC 3DS LRDIMM or 512GB ECC RDIMM DDR4-2400, supporting memory-intensive applications and large virtualized environments.

Storage subsystem

• Drive bay form factor: 2.5", optimized for high-density storage configurations.
• 12x hot-swap drive bays for streamlined maintenance and rapid drive replacement without system shutdown.
• Storage interfaces: SAS + SATA with 4x NVMe support, enabling a hybrid storage layout combining capacity and low-latency SSDs.
• No onboard M.2 NVMe slots (0 M.2), simplifying the storage topology to front-accessible bays.

Expansion and connectivity

• PCI Express expansion: 1x PCI-E 3.0 x16 and 1x PCI-E 3.0 x8 for additional network, storage or accelerator cards.
• Network interfaces: 2x RJ-45 10Gb/s ports, providing high-throughput connectivity for data-intensive workloads and virtualization clusters.
• USB connectivity: 2x USB 3.0 ports on the rear panel for high-speed peripheral attachment and service access.

Power and reliability

• Total power capacity: 1600W, supporting fully populated configurations under sustained load.
• Redundant power design with 2 power supplies to minimize downtime and support high-availability scenarios.
• Energy efficiency rating: 80 Plus Titanium, reducing power losses and improving overall datacenter efficiency.
• Manufacturer warranty: 36 months, providing long-term support coverage for enterprise deployments.

Operational advantages

• 2U chassis format allows high compute and storage density per rack unit.
• Hot-swap bays and redundant PSUs support non-disruptive maintenance and improved serviceability.
• Combination of large memory footprint and NVMe capability is suitable for virtualization, in-memory databases and low-latency applications.