EU SuperMicro 2U 24x SFF NVMe X11

[Iaroslav]

I was looking for 24x NVMe SYS-2028U-TN24R4T. But found even something better? Not in terms of CPU cost, as I don't need anything above e5-2680v3, but for this price looks nice too:
SuperMicro CSE-219U 19" 2U 24x SFF nvme X11DPU 2x Intel Xeon 3647 DDR4 2x PSU VM | eBay
What do you think? Caddies won't be a problem, neither I think these 50+ systems are REFs, but clean pulls from some wrong upgrade.

 

[Rand__]

Nice find !

I assume its this one:
2029U-E1CRT | 2U | SuperServers | Products | Super Micro Computer, Inc.

Edit2: SYS-229U-TN24R4T-2-IN001 from the direct page

Edit:
Its actually available directly as well for a few bucks less:
Serverschmiede.com GmbH

Watch out, it seems this offer does not include networking options (ultra riser required)

Also they probably have installed a later Bios so Skylake ES CPUs probably won't work unless you downgrade.

 

[SGS]

Specs for the X11DPU say "Networking options provided via Ultra Riser". I can't see any NICs, apart from the IPMI so it looks like you'd need to get the riser too.

 

[Rand__]

Good thing this aint a 24 nvme drive box (which I thought at first) - probably wouldnt have been able to resist that

Here is an Ultra Riser (should be working according to Super Micro Computer, Inc. | Support | Resources):
Supermicro AOC-UR-I4XT 1U Ultra Riser with 4 10GBase-T Ports PCI-E X8 3.0 | eBay

 

[SGS]

I think you'd need one of these for 4x10GBase-T AOC-2UR6N4-i4XT-P

 

[Iaroslav]

Nice find !

I assume its this one:
2029U-E1CRT | 2U | SuperServers | Products | Super Micro Computer, Inc.

Actually I hope it's another one - 2029U-TN24R4T. Do you think they used some stock photos? But why without caddies?

 

[Rand__]

It actually is listed as SYS-229U-TN24R4T-2-IN001 on their direct page, so looks my first result was wrong

Not sure how you would coax 24nvme of that system though?

=> BPN-NVME3-216EL 2 PCIe Gen3x16 input to PLX9765 to support 12x NVMe port

 

[SGS]

It looks like a 2029U-TN24R4T but with 2 x BPN-NVME3-216EL, 1 x AOC-2UR6N4-i4XT-P and the NVMe cabling absent (at least).

edit: This is starting to look like a good buy. The NVMe expanders all appear to be present with 4 x NVMe from each processor expanding to two 12x NVMe sub-boards on the front panel. The lack of built in NIC isn't a big problem assuming the P1 riser included exposes another slot or 2.

 

[Rand__]

I hate this trend to add fake photos and say "product might be different" especially with crappy descriptions

 

[Samir]

I hate this trend to add fake photos and say "product might be different" especially with crappy descriptions

Man, I'm going to start watching for that...that's shady for sure...

 

[azev]

wow if this is server trully comes with 24x nvme bay that would trully be a great deal.

 

[zeynel]

I have ordered one of those right now, and the 4x10Gbit card, from the posting above.

Will take some pictures, if someone is interested.

 

[Rand__]

Ah sorry forgot to update this - I emailed back and forth with the seller;

The pictures are basically accurate, the systems have cpu coolers and air channel, riser cards and nvme cables.
No Ultra Riser is intentional since that place is being used by another NVME Riser; also the ultra riser's network link shares lanes with two onboard nvme ports. They recommend to use a separate NIC.

Have not checked whether you actually need 2x4 NVME Uplinks to the 2 backplanes for bandwith...

 

[SGS]

Thanks for the update @Rand__

How many usable (internal and external) PCIe slots (and what speeds) are on the first CPU's NVMe riser?

 

[zeynel]

Ah sorry forgot to update this - I emailed back and forth with the seller;

The pictures are basically accurate, the systems have cpu coolers and air channel, riser cards and nvme cables.
No Ultra Riser is intentional since that place is being used by another NVME Riser; also the ultra riser's network link shares lanes with two onboard nvme ports. They recommend to use a separate NIC.

Have not checked whether you actually need 2x4 NVME Uplinks to the 2 backplane for bandwith...

Thanks for update.

 

[Iaroslav]

I'm in too with few probably. I bet they dump it for the older v3-v4 systems because of Scalable Xeons crazy prices. And now we face it

 

[SGS]

Have not checked whether you actually need 2x4 NVME Uplinks to the 2 backplanes for bandwith...

Each BPN-NVME3-216EL has 4xNVMe inputs for 12 outputs

 

[Rand__]

Thanks for the update @Rand__

How many usable (internal and external) PCIe slots (and what speeds) are on the first CPU's NVMe riser?

They said 2* x16 total available, but I have not inquired more closely yet

 

[zeynel]

with 1 CPU you get 12x NVMe port usable. Right ?

 

[Rand__]

Each BPN-NVME3-216EL has 4xNVMe inputs for 12 outputs

Yes I know, but is a 12:4 oversubcription necessary or would 12:2 suffice? And this is a PLX chip so does it actually get impacted by oversubscription?