Supermicro SYS-6028U-TR4T+ 2U rack server 2x Xeon E5-2697 v4 2.3GHz 18-core 768GB DDR4 12x 3.5" bays

Dual Xeon 18-core 2U server

The Supermicro SYS-6028U-TR4T+ is a 2U rackmount system with two Intel Xeon E5-2697 v4 processors. Each CPU runs at 2.3 GHz with 18 cores and a 3.6 GHz turbo frequency. The chassis holds 768 GB of DDR4 memory across 24 slots and provides 12 hot-swap 3.5-inch bays for SATA or SAS drives. It targets virtualization, database and cloud workloads that need high core counts and large memory capacity.

MegaRAID 9361-8i installation

The LSI MegaRAID 9361-8i controller occupies a PCIe slot and uses an 8-port SAS interface with 1 GB cache and a battery backup unit. Drive trays slide into the front bays without tools, but the controller requires a low-profile bracket that must match the riser card layout. Missing or mismatched brackets are the most common fitment issue, and the battery module must be seated firmly to avoid cache errors on first boot.

Pre-order infrastructure check

Verify that your rack can accept a 2U unit with front-to-rear airflow and that the power distribution units can supply two 1000 W supplies on separate circuits. Confirm the network switch has four free RJ45 ports capable of 10GBase-T negotiation for the Intel X540 adapter. Ensure a dedicated IPMI LAN drop is available for the management port, and plan for the absence of front bezel and rack rails in the shipment.