Supermicro SuperWorkstation 521R-T Compact Tower Workstation

The Supermicro SuperWorkstation 521R-T is a compact tower workstation designed for demanding professional applications. Powered by a single 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processor (Ice Lake) on the LGA4189 socket, it delivers exceptional performance for CAD, content creation, and data analysis. With support for up to 2TB of DDR4-3200 ECC memory and flexible storage options including 4 hot-swap hybrid drive bays and dual M.2 NVMe slots, this system offers scalability and reliability. The 750W 80 PLUS Platinum power supply ensures energy efficiency, while the ASPEED AST2600 BMC provides remote management capabilities.

Advantages

High-performance computing in a compact form factor, ideal for space-constrained environments. Supports the latest Intel Xeon Scalable processors with up to 270W TDP. Extensive expansion with PCIe 4.0 slots and dual Gigabit Ethernet. Hot-swap drive bays for easy maintenance and upgrade. Energy-efficient power supply reduces operational costs.

Suitable for

• Professional workstations for engineering, design, and simulation
• Content creation and video editing
• Data analysis and scientific computing
• Virtualization and server applications

Key specifications

• Form Factor: Compact Tower Workstation
• Processor Socket: Single LGA4189 (Socket P+)
• Supported Processors: 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable (Ice Lake) up to 270W TDP
• Chipset: Intel C621A
• Memory: 8x DDR4 DIMM slots, up to 2TB DDR4-3200 ECC RDIMM/LRDIMM
• Storage Bays: 4x 3.5" Hot-swap SATA/NVMe Hybrid Drive Bays
• M.2 Slots: 2x M.2 NVMe (PCIe 4.0 x4)
• PCIe Expansion: 2x PCIe 4.0 x16 (FHFL), 1x PCIe 4.0 x8 (FHFL), 1x PCIe 4.0 x4 (FHFL)
• Network: Dual Intel i210AT Gigabit Ethernet
• USB Ports: 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (front), 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (rear)
• Power Supply: 750W 80 PLUS Platinum Fixed
• Management: ASPEED AST2600 BMC
• Operating System Support: Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Ubuntu, VMware ESXi

Recommendations

This workstation is ideal for professionals who require a powerful yet compact system. Pair with ECC memory and high-performance NVMe drives for optimal performance. Consider adding a dedicated GPU for graphics-intensive tasks.