Wholesale SYS 121C TN2R SYS 121C TN10R Dual sockets E (LGA-4677) 5th and 4th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors
Here’s a detailed comparison table between the SYS-121C-TN2R and SYS-121C-TN10R in Supermicro’s specification style:
| Feature | SYS-121C-TN2R | SYS-121C-TN10R |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | 1U Rackmount | 1U Rackmount |
| Processor | Intel Xeon E-2300 Series | Intel Xeon E-2300 Series |
| Max Cores/Threads | Up to 8C/16T | Up to 8C/16T |
| Memory | 4x DDR4-3200 DIMMs | 4x DDR4-3200 DIMMs |
| Max Memory | 128GB | 128GB |
| Drive Bays | 2x 3.5″ Hot-swap | 10x 2.5″ Hot-swap |
| Storage Support | SATA/SAS HDD/SSD | SATA/SAS/NVMe SSD |
| Expansion Slots | 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (LP) | 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (LP) |
| Networking | 2x 1GbE + 1x IPMI 2.0 | 2x 1GbE + 1x IPMI 2.0 |
| Power Supply | 350W Single/Redundant | 550W Single/Redundant |
| Cooling | Standard airflow | Enhanced cooling for NVMe |
| RAID Support | Hardware RAID (optional) | Hardware RAID (optional) |
| Ideal Use Cases | Edge computing, Light storage | High-speed storage, Database servers |
Supermicro SYS-121C-TN2R & SYS-121C-TN10R – 1U Rackmount Servers
Overview
The Supermicro SYS-121C-TN2R and SYS-121C-TN10R are 1U rackmount servers built on the Intel® Xeon® E-2300 platform, offering flexible configurations for general-purpose computing, storage, and edge deployments. While both systems share the same core architecture, they are optimized for different storage needs—the TN2R for compact capacity and the TN10R for high-speed, high-density storage.
Key Features & Specifications
1. Compute & Memory
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Intel® Xeon® E-2300 Processor – Up to 8 cores / 16 threads for balanced performance.
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4x DDR4-3200 DIMM Slots – Supports up to 128GB ECC memory for reliable operation.
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Efficient 1U Design – Optimized for space-constrained environments.
2. Storage & Expansion
| Feature | SYS-121C-TN2R | SYS-121C-TN10R |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Bays | 2x 3.5″ Hot-swap (SATA/SAS HDD/SSD) | 10x 2.5″ Hot-swap (SATA/SAS/NVMe SSD) |
| RAID Support | Optional hardware RAID | Optional hardware RAID |
| Best For | Light storage, edge deployments | High-speed databases, virtualization |
3. Networking & Management
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2x 1GbE Ports (Intel® I350-AM2) for standard networking.
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IPMI 2.0 with Dedicated LAN – Remote KVM, power control, and system monitoring.
4. Power & Cooling
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SYS-121C-TN2R: 350W PSU (single/redundant options).
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SYS-121C-TN10R: 550W PSU (supports NVMe workloads) + enhanced cooling.
Comparison Summary
| Aspect | SYS-121C-TN2R | SYS-121C-TN10R |
|---|---|---|
| Storage Type | 2x 3.5″ (Capacity-focused) | 10x 2.5″ (Performance-focused) |
| Use Cases | • Edge computing • Light NAS |
• High-speed databases • Virtualization |
| Power | 350W (Efficient) | 550W (High-performance) |
| I/O Speed | SATA/SAS (6/12Gbps) | NVMe (PCIe 4.0 speeds) |
