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Supermicro SYS-521C-NR-G1 2U rack server, Xeon Silver 4510 12-core, 128GB DDR5, 1.92TB NVMe
2U rack server with a 12-core Xeon Silver 4510 at 2.4 GHz, 128 GB DDR5-5600, 1.92 TB NVMe storage, dual 10 GbE RJ45 networking and redundant 1200 W titanium power supplies
- WorkloadGeneral Purpose Server
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- LEDsDrive activity Network activity Power status Universal Infor
- Hot-swap Fans3 heavy duty PWM 80x80x38mm Fan(s)
- SecurityTrusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 Silicon Root of Trust (RoT
- 12-core Xeon 4510 handles parallel workloads at 2.4 GHz
- 128 GB DDR5-5600 ECC memory scales to 4 TB capacity
- 92 TB NVMe storage delivers fast data access
- Dual 10 GbE RJ45 ports support high-throughput networking
- TPM 2.0 with Silicon Root of Trust secures firmware integrity
Purpose-built server for general workloads
The Supermicro SYS-521C-NR-G1 is a 2U rack server designed for general-purpose workloads. It ships with a single Intel Xeon Silver 4510 processor running at 2.40 GHz with 12 cores and 30MB cache. The system includes 128GB of DDR5 5600 ECC memory installed across 16 DIMM slots and 1.92TB of NVMe storage configured as two 960GB M.2 drives.
2U chassis with redundant power and hot-swap cooling
The rackmount chassis provides three hot-swap 80x80x38mm PWM fans for continuous airflow. Dual 1200W Titanium-level power supplies deliver redundant power for high availability. A single dual-port 10GbE RJ45 controller based on the X710-AT2 handles network connectivity. Security features include TPM 2.0, Silicon Root of Trust compliant with NIST 800-193, cryptographically signed firmware, secure boot, and automatic firmware recovery.
Single-socket design limits CPU expansion
Only one LGA 4677 processor is installed and the platform supports a maximum of one CPU. Buyers who need dual-socket performance or more than 12 cores in a single server should consider other platforms. Memory can scale to 4TB using DDR5 RDIMMs, but the installed 128GB configuration fixes the starting point for immediate deployment.
Highlights
- 12-core Xeon 4510 handles parallel workloads at 2.4 GHz
- 128 GB DDR5-5600 ECC memory scales to 4 TB capacity
- 92 TB NVMe storage delivers fast data access
- Dual 10 GbE RJ45 ports support high-throughput networking
- TPM 2.0 with Silicon Root of Trust secures firmware integrity
Specifications
| Brand | SUPERMICRO |
|---|---|
| Series | SuperServer |
| Model | SYS-521C-NR-G1 |
| Workload | General Purpose Server |
| Type | Rack |
| Rack Height | 2U |
| LEDs | Drive activity Network activity Power status Universal Information (UID) |
| Hot-swap Fans | 3 heavy duty PWM 80x80x38mm Fan(s) |
| Security | Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 Silicon Root of Trust (RoT) - NIST 800-193 Compliant Cryptographically Signed Firmware Secure Boot Secure Firmware Updates Automatic Firmware Recovery Supply Chain Security: Remote Attestation Runtime BMC Protections System Lockdown |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon Silver |
| CPU Speed | 4510 (2.40 GHz) |
| CPU Socket | LGA 4677 |
| Number of CPU Cores | 12-Core Processor |
| Cache Memory | 30MB Cache |
| # of Processors Installed | 1 |
| MAX Processors | 1 |
| Installed Memory Size | 128GB |
| Memory Type | DDR5 5600 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 4TB |
| Memory Features | Max Memory (1DPC): Up to 2TB 5600MT/s ECC DDR5 RDIMM Max Memory (2DPC): Up to 4TB 4400MT/s ECC DDR5 RDIMM |
| Number of Memory Slots | 16 |
| SSD (Installed) | 1.92TB |
| Ethernet Controller | Supermicro 10-Gigabit X710-AT2 (2 x RJ45) Ethernet Network Adapter |
| Expansion Slots | 4 PCIe 5.0 x8 FHFL slots 2 PCIe 5.0 x16 FHHL slots 1 PCIe 5.0 x16 AIOM slot (OCP 3.0 compatible) |
| Expansion Bays | 12 front hot-swap 3.5" SAS*/SATA drive bays 2 M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 NVMe slots (M-key 2280/22110) |
| Power Characteristics | 2x 1200W Redundant (1 + 1) Titanium Level (96%) power supplies |
| Temperature | Operating Temperature: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) Non-operating Temperature: -30°C to 60°C (-22°F to 140°F) |
| Humidity | Operating Relative Humidity: 8% to 80% (non-condensing) Non-operating Relative Humidity: 8% to 90% (non-condensing) |
| Dimensions | 3.5" x 17.2" x 25.5" |
| Weight | 33 lbs. |
| Shipping weight | 27.22 kg |
| Package size | 889 × 635 × 279 mm |
Questions about this item
What network speed does the dual 10GbE RJ45 interface cap at in practice?
The onboard X710-AT2 controller provides two RJ45 ports that each negotiate up to 10 Gb/s over twisted-pair copper.
What rack depth and rail kit does the 2U chassis require to mount?
The 2U form factor fits a standard 19-inch rack; sliding rails must support the chassis depth and the three 80×80×38 mm hot-swap fans at the rear.
How is the DDR5-5600 memory installed, and which slot rule do builders often miss?
Populate the 16 RDIMM slots one DIMM per channel first to reach 2 TB at 5600 MT/s; adding a second DIMM per channel drops speed to 4400 MT/s.
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