Supermicro SuperServer 5038ML-H12TRF 12-Node 3U Rackmount Server Barebone Black

The Supermicro SuperServer 5038ML-H12TRF is a high-density 12-node 3U rackmount server barebone designed for cloud computing, web hosting, and HPC clusters. Each node supports Intel Xeon E3-1200 v3/v4 or Core i3 processors with up to 32GB DDR3 ECC memory and dual 2.5" SATA3 hot-swap drives. With redundant 1600W Platinum power supplies and IPMI 2.0 remote management, this chassis delivers exceptional reliability and scalability for demanding data center environments.

Advantages

Maximize density with 12 independent nodes in a compact 3U form factor, reducing rack space and power consumption. Each node features dual Gigabit Ethernet, dedicated IPMI LAN, and hot-swap storage for easy maintenance. The redundant power supply ensures high availability, while the AST2400 BMC provides comprehensive remote monitoring and control.

Suitable for

• Cloud service providers requiring dense compute nodes
• Web hosting companies needing isolated environments per client
• HPC clusters for parallel processing workloads
• Virtualization platforms with VMware ESXi or Hyper-V

Key specifications

• Form Factor: 3U Rackmount, 12 nodes
• Processor Socket: LGA 1150 per node
• Supported CPUs: Intel Xeon E3-1200 v3/v4, Core i3, Pentium, Celeron
• Chipset: Intel C224
• Memory: 4 x DDR3 DIMM slots per node, up to 32GB ECC UDIMM
• Storage: 2 x 2.5" SATA3 hot-swap bays per node
• RAID: Intel C224 (RAID 0,1,5,10)
• Network: Dual Intel I210AT Gigabit Ethernet per node
• Management: IPMI 2.0 with KVM over IP, AST2400 BMC
• Power: 1600W Redundant Platinum Level
• Color: Black

Recommendations

For optimal performance, populate each node with Intel Xeon E3-1270 v3 CPU and 16GB DDR3 ECC memory. Use enterprise-grade 2.5" SSDs for storage. Compatible with Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and VMware ESXi.