Supermicro SSG-522B-ACR12H - barebone - DDR5

Data centers and enterprises wrestling with storage-heavy workloads need a server foundation that delivers both massive capacity and high-speed performance without compromise. The Supermicro SSG-522B-ACR12H barebone server answers that call with a 2U rackmount chassis engineered for dual 4th/5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors, 12 front hot-swap drive bays, and DDR5 memory support—all in a compact, serviceable form factor.

Who is it for

This barebone is ideal for IT professionals, system integrators, and data center operators building high-capacity storage servers, virtualization hosts, or database platforms. It suits environments where uptime, expandability, and raw throughput are non-negotiable.

Main features

• Dual LGA4677 sockets for 4th/5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors (Sapphire Rapids / Emerald Rapids) with Intel C741 chipset.
• 32 DIMM slots supporting up to 8TB of DDR5 RDIMM memory for memory-intensive applications.
• 12x 3.5" hot-swap drive bays (SAS/SATA/NVMe hybrid) plus 2x 2.5" rear hot-swap bays for flexible storage configurations.
• Broadcom 3916 tri-mode HBA for SAS3/NVMe connectivity, enabling high-speed data access.
• 8x PCIe 5.0 x16 full-height slots and 1x PCIe 5.0 x8 low-profile slot for extensive expansion.
• Dual 10GbE LAN ports (Intel X710-AT2) for high-bandwidth networking.
• 1200W redundant (1+1) Titanium-level power supplies for efficiency and reliability.
• Dedicated IPMI 2.0 management port with KVM over IP and virtual media support.
• 6 heavy-duty hot-swap fans for optimal cooling in dense rack environments.

Specifications

• Form Factor: 2U Rackmount
• Motherboard: Supermicro X13DDW-A
• CPU Sockets: Dual LGA4677
• Chipset: Intel C741
• Memory: 32x DDR5 RDIMM slots, max 8TB
• Front Drive Bays: 12x 3.5" hot-swap SAS/SATA/NVMe hybrid
• Rear Drive Bays: 2x 2.5" hot-swap SATA/NVMe
• Storage Controller: Broadcom 3916 tri-mode HBA
• PCIe Slots: 8x PCIe 5.0 x16 (FHFL), 1x PCIe 5.0 x8 (LP)
• Network: 2x 10GbE LAN (Intel X710-AT2)
• Management: 1x dedicated IPMI 2.0 LAN
• Power Supply: 1200W redundant (1+1) Titanium level
• Front I/O: 2x USB 3.0
• Rear I/O: 2x USB 3.0, 1x VGA
• Cooling: 6x hot-swap fans

Tips

Pair this barebone with high-quality DDR5 RDIMMs and enterprise-grade NVMe drives to maximize performance. Ensure adequate rack depth and airflow clearance for the 2U chassis. Use the IPMI interface for remote management and monitoring to reduce on-site maintenance.