Description
Supermicro SSG-2028R-E1CR24L 2U servers with motherboard and heatsinks. High-density storage solution for enterprise, virtualization, and data centers.
The Supermicro SSG-2028R-E1CR24L (216-9) is a high-performance 2U rackmount storage server designed for enterprise workloads, virtualization, and data-intensive applications. This includes each equipped with the motherboard and 2x heatsinks, making them ready for CPU and RAM installation.
Built for scalability, the SSG-2028R-E1CR24L supports dual Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 processors (LGA2011-3 socket), DDR4 ECC Registered memory, and up to 24 hot-swappable 3.5"/2.5" SAS/SATA drive bays. Its design is optimized for software-defined storage, cloud hosting, and enterprise backup systems, ensuring both reliability and high throughput.
The server features integrated SAS3 hardware RAID support, multiple PCIe expansion slots, and redundant power supplies for maximum uptime. Supermicro’s advanced thermal design ensures efficient cooling even in dense storage environments.
This servers is ideal for IT resellers, data centers, and enterprises looking to expand infrastructure cost-effectively with enterprise-grade hardware.
Technical Specifications Table
| Specification | Details |
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| Brand | Supermicro |
| Model | SSG-2028R-E1CR24L (216-9) |
| Form Factor | 2U Rackmount Storage Server |
| Processor Support | (Not Included) Dual Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 family |
| Socket Type | LGA2011-3 |
| Installed Components | Motherboard + 2x heatsinks |
| Cores / Threads (Max) | Up to 22 cores / 44 threads per CPU (E5 v4 series) |
| Memory Support | (Not Included) DDR4 ECC Registered DIMMs |
| Max Memory Capacity | Up to 1.5TB (depending on CPU/memory config) |
| Drive Bays | (Not Included) 24x 3.5"/2.5" SAS/SATA hot-swap drive bays |
| RAID Support | (Not Included) Integrated SAS3 hardware RAID controller |
| Expansion Slots | (Not Included) PCIe 3.0 slots for NICs, HBAs, GPUs |
| Networking | Onboard Gigabit Ethernet (upgradeable to 10/25GbE) |
| Power Supply | Dual redundant hot-swappable PSUs |
| Cooling | Advanced airflow and fan redundancy |
| Management | Supermicro IPMI with remote management |
| Operating Systems | VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, Windows Server, Linux distros |
| Warranty | Sold as-is (refer to store policy) |
Compatible Products
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CPUs: Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 (LGA2011-3)
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Memory: DDR4 ECC Registered DIMMs (16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB modules)
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Storage: SAS/SATA HDDs & SSDs (enterprise-grade)
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RAID Controllers / HBAs: LSI SAS3 RAID cards, Supermicro storage controllers
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Networking: 10GbE/25GbE NICs, Fiber Channel HBAs
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Operating Systems: VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, RedHat, Ubuntu, CentOS, Windows Server
Ideal Use Cases
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Enterprise storage clusters
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Virtualization and cloud infrastructure
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Software-defined storage (Ceph, VMware vSAN, Microsoft Storage Spaces)
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Database hosting and big data analytics
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Backup and disaster recovery systems
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High-density hosting for IT service providers
Key Features / Highlights
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Supermicro SSG-2028R-E1CR24L servers
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Includes motherboard + 2x heatsinks per server
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Supports dual Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 CPUs
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Up to 24 SAS/SATA hot-swappable drive bays
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Built-in SAS3 RAID controller for enterprise storage management
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DDR4 ECC Registered memory support up to 1.5TB
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Dual redundant PSUs for high availability
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Designed for virtualization, storage, and enterprise IT
Comparison Angle
Compared to older Supermicro SSG-2027R series or other vendors’ storage servers:
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DDR4 support for faster memory bandwidth vs. DDR3
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24 hot-swap drive bays for higher storage density
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Integrated SAS3 RAID for enhanced performance and reliability
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Redundant PSU and advanced thermal design for uptime in enterprise workloads
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Better scalability than entry-level Dell R720xd or HPE DL380 Gen8 storage servers
Cross-Sell / Upsell Suggestions
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Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 processors (E5-2630 v4, E5-2680 v4, etc.)
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DDR4 ECC Registered memory kits (32GB, 64GB, 128GB)
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Enterprise SAS/SATA HDDs & SSDs (2TB–12TB drives)
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LSI or Supermicro SAS3 RAID controllers with cache backup
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10GbE / 25GbE NICs for faster networking
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Rack rails, redundant PSU spares, and cooling upgrades