Supermicro SYS-6028U-TR4T+ 2U rack server 2x Xeon E5-2697 v4 18C 128GB DDR4 12x 3.5" 9361-8i X540 2x 1000W

Dual 18-core Xeon 2U server

The Supermicro SYS-6028U-TR4T+ is a 2U rack server built around two Intel Xeon E5-2697 v4 processors, each with 18 cores running at 2.3GHz and a 3.6GHz turbo. It ships with 128GB of DDR4 2400MHz registered ECC memory across eight 16GB modules. The system targets organisations that need dense, multi-threaded compute for virtualisation, database or rendering workloads in a standard rack footprint. Buyers who need GPU acceleration or single-thread frequency above 3.6GHz should look elsewhere.

Verify rack depth and drive count

Confirm that your rack can accommodate a 2U chassis and that you have sufficient 3.5-inch SAS or SATA drives to populate up to twelve trays; the server includes the trays but no drives. The onboard MegaRAID 9361-8i controller provides eight internal SAS 12Gb/s ports with 1GB cache and battery backup, so plan your array layout around that port count. Ensure your network infrastructure supports 10GBase-T cabling for the four RJ45 ports on the Intel X540 add-in card. A dedicated IPMI 2.0 LAN port is also required for remote management access.

Controller cache and IPMI enable remote uptime

The 9361-8i controller’s 1GB cache with battery backup preserves write data during unexpected power loss, improving array consistency. The Intel X540 card adds four 10GBase-T ports for high-throughput storage or cluster traffic without extra NICs. IPMI 2.0 with virtual media and KVM-over-LAN lets administrators install operating systems, update firmware or troubleshoot boot issues from any location. Dual 1000 watt titanium-efficiency power supplies provide redundant power conversion for continuous operation.