Supermicro has introduced a MicroBlade platform powered by the latest AMD EPYC 4005 series processors. Its intended workloads include cloud, virtualization, data services, edge computing and Software as a Service (SaaS).
These MicroBlades are offered in a new 6U system that supports up to 20 blades in a single enclosure. Each blade holds two CPU nodes, so a fully loaded system with 20 blades has 40 nodes. Fill a standard 48U rack with eight of these 6U systems, and you get a total of 160 blades with 320 server nodes.
The Supermicro system also lets customers mix newer processors with older ones. So customers can expand and upgrade only when their compute requirements change, protecting their earlier investments and providing seamless scalability.
Blade Power
Supermicro MicroBlades offer a powerful and flexible extreme-density 3U and 6U all-in-one blade architecture. Compared with standard 1U rackmount servers, they provide up to 86% more power efficiency and up to 56% improved density, Supermicro says.
The new Supermicro MicroBlade (model number MBA-315R-1DE12) is a dual-node device that measures roughly 23 x 5 x 1 inches and weighs just over 3 pounds. In addition to the two AMD processors, the MicroBlade packs in dual 25GbE LAN ports with 100G uplinks for high-speed networking. There are also two slots for up to 128GB of DDR5 memory.
The blade supports the Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) v.2.0 via Chassis Management Module. CMM offers remote control of individual server blades, power supplies, cooling fans and networking switches. This lets sys admins control maximum power consumption, manage power allocation, reboot and reset the server, and obtain BIOS configuration data—all remotely with a processor that operates independently of the managed systems.
AMD EPYC 4005 series processors are designed for entry-level systems used by small businesses and hosted IT services providers. While affordable, they offer high performance, advanced technologies and energy efficiency.
Do you have small-business or IT service provider customers looking for a flexible yet powerful server? Tell them about the new Supermicro MicroBlade platform powered by AMD EPYC 4005 series processors.
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- Check out the tech specs for the new Supermicro MicroBlade platform
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