Supermicro H12DSi-NT6 Dual Socket SP3 E-ATX Server Motherboard for AMD EPYC 7002/7003, 16x DDR4, 2x 10GbE, 16x SATA

Data centers and high-performance computing environments often struggle with limited memory capacity, insufficient PCIe lanes, and network bottlenecks. The Supermicro H12DSi-NT6 solves these challenges with a dual-socket SP3 design supporting AMD EPYC 7002 and 7003 processors, up to 4TB of DDR4 ECC memory, and dual 10GbE networking. This E-ATX motherboard is engineered for virtualization, database servers, and compute-intensive workloads where reliability and scalability are paramount.

Who is it for

System integrators, IT administrators, and enterprises building powerful servers for virtualization, cloud computing, AI inference, or high-frequency trading. It suits those needing massive memory capacity, high-speed storage connectivity, and redundant networking in a standard form factor.

Main features

• Dual Socket SP3 for AMD EPYC 7002/7003 series processors (up to 64 cores per socket)
• 16 DIMM slots supporting DDR4 ECC RDIMM/LRDIMM up to 4TB total
• 2x 10GbE LAN ports via Intel X550-AT2 plus dedicated IPMI LAN
• 16x SATA3 ports via Broadcom 3008 controller for extensive storage
• 2x M.2 NVMe slots (PCIe 4.0 x4) for high-speed boot drives
• 3x PCIe 4.0 x16 and 3x PCIe 4.0 x8 slots for GPUs, accelerators, or HBAs
• ASPEED AST2500 BMC with IPMI 2.0 and KVM over IP for remote management

Specifications

• Form Factor: E-ATX (13" x 12")
• CPU: Dual AMD EPYC 7002/7003 (Socket SP3)
• Chipset: System on Chip
• Memory: 16x DDR4 DIMM slots, ECC RDIMM/LRDIMM, max 4TB
• Expansion Slots: 3x PCIe 4.0 x16, 3x PCIe 4.0 x8
• Storage: 16x SATA3 (6Gbps), 2x M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4
• Network: 2x 10GbE (Intel X550-AT2), 1x IPMI LAN
• USB: 2x USB 3.0 rear, 2x USB 3.0 header, 4x USB 2.0 header
• Video: 1x VGA (ASPEED AST2500)
• Power Connectors: 24-pin ATX, 2x 8-pin EPS
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C

Tips

Pair this board with high-capacity ECC RDIMMs and NVMe drives to maximize performance. Ensure adequate airflow in your chassis, as EPYC processors can generate significant heat under load. Use the IPMI interface for out-of-band management and firmware updates.