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Supermicro SYS-7046T-3R SuperServer Barebone System - Intel 5520 Chipset - Dual Socket B LGA-1366 - 96GB DDR3 Support - 4U Tower Rack
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This SuperServer platform features extensive expansion capabilities with six total expansion slots, including PCI, PCI Express x4, x8, and x16 configurations. The system accommodates eleven drive bays with hot-swappable tray support for flexible storage deployment. Dual 800W power supplies provide redundant power delivery with 1.60kW maximum capacity, supporting both 110V and 220V AC input voltages for global deployment flexibility.
Network connectivity is handled by Gigabit Ethernet technology, while four USB ports enable peripheral connections. The chassis includes comprehensive cooling with multiple PWM-controlled fans and thermal management components to maintain optimal operating temperatures under sustained loads.
Relevant factors for this section include Number of Processors Supported, Processor Socket, Processor Supported, Chipset Manufacturer. When those points are considered together, they give buyers a clearer picture of how the product is equipped, how it fits into deployment, and what kind of day-to-day role it is meant to support.
Key Product Advantages
The SYS-7046T-3R combines enterprise reliability with deployment flexibility, offering organizations a scalable server foundation that adapts to evolving business requirements. The 4U tower rack design provides substantial internal space for storage and expansion while maintaining standard rack compatibility.
Enterprise Storage Foundation
With support for both SAS and SATA drives alongside hardware RAID protection, this system establishes a reliable storage platform for database applications, file serving, and backup operations.
- SAS/SATA controller flexibility
- RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support
- Hot-swappable drive trays
Expansion Ready Architecture
Six expansion slots and eleven drive bays provide substantial growth capacity for additional network cards, storage controllers, or specialized computing accelerators as workload demands increase.
- Multiple PCI Express configurations
- External and internal bay options
- Scalable storage capacity
Deployment / Use Cases
This SuperServer barebone system serves as an ideal foundation for medium-density server deployments where reliability, storage capacity, and expansion flexibility are primary considerations. The dual processor support and substantial memory capacity make it suitable for virtualization hosts, database servers, and application hosting platforms.
Organizations can deploy this system as a departmental file server, backup repository, or development/test environment where the combination of SAS storage performance and SATA cost-effectiveness provides optimal value. The 4U form factor balances internal expansion space with standard rack compatibility for data center or server room installations.
Virtualization Host Platform
With dual processor sockets and 96GB memory capacity, this system supports multiple virtual machines for server consolidation, development environments, or application hosting.
Storage Server Foundation
The SAS/SATA controller combination with hardware RAID protection establishes a reliable platform for file serving, backup storage, or media repository applications.
Physical Profile
The black 4U tower rack chassis measures 7 inches in height (177.80 mm), 17.20 inches in width (436.88 mm), and 25.50 inches in depth (647.70 mm), providing substantial internal volume for component installation and airflow management. At 63 pounds (28,576.32 grams), the system offers robust construction with standard rack mounting compatibility. The design includes front bezel filtration for dust management and comprehensive cooling with multiple fan assemblies to maintain optimal operating temperatures.
- Width
- 17.20" (436.88 mm)
- Depth
- 25.50" (647.70 mm)
- Height
- 4U
- Weight
- 63 lb (28576.32 g)
What's in the Box
This barebone system includes all necessary components for server assembly and operation:
Highlights
- Dual Socket B LGA-1366 support for Intel Xeon processors
- Intel 5520 chipset with 96GB DDR3-1333 memory capacity across 12 slots
- Serial ATA/300 and Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) storage controllers
- Hardware RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support for data protection
- 4U tower rack form factor with black finish
- Dual 800W power supplies with 1.60kW maximum capacity
- Gigabit Ethernet connectivity with RJ-45 interface
- 11 total expansion bays with hot-swappable drive support
- 6 expansion slots including PCI Express configurations
- 4 USB ports for peripheral connectivity
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Supermicro Computer, Inc |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SYS-7046T-3R |
| Brand Name | Supermicro |
| Product Line | SuperServer |
| Product Model | 7046T-3R |
| Product Name | SuperServer 7046T-3R Barebone System |
| Product Type | Server Barebone System |
| Processor | |
| Number of Processors Supported | 2 |
| Processor Socket | Socket B LGA-1366 |
| Processor Supported | Xeon |
| Chipset | |
| Chipset Manufacturer | Intel |
| Chipset Model | 5520 |
| Memory | |
| Maximum Memory Supported | 96 GB |
| Memory Technology | DDR3 SDRAM |
| Memory Standard | DDR3-1333/PC3-10600 |
| Total Number of Memory Slots | 12 |
| Controllers | |
| Controller Type | Serial ATA/300,Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) |
| RAID Supported | Yes |
| RAID Levels | 0, 1, 5, 10 |
| Network & Communication | |
| Ethernet Technology | Gigabit Ethernet |
| I/O Expansions | |
| Number of Total Expansion Bays | 11 |
| Number of External 5.25" Bays | 2 |
| Number of 3.5" Bays | 1 |
| Total Number of Expansion Slots | 6 |
| Number of PCI Slots | 2 |
| Number of PCI Express x4 Slots | 1 |
| Number of PCI Express x8 Slots | 2 |
| Number of PCI Express x16 Slots | 1 |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| Total Number of USB Ports | 4 |
| Network (RJ-45) | Yes |
| Power Description | |
| Input Voltage | 110 V AC,220 V AC |
| Number of Power Supplies Installed | 2 |
| Maximum Power Supply Wattage | 1.60 kW |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Color Family | Black |
| Product Color | Black |
| Form Factor | Tower |
| Rack Height | 4U |
| Height | 7" (177.80 mm) |
| Width | 17.20" (436.88 mm) |
| Depth | 25.50" (647.70 mm) |
| Weight (Approximate) | 63 lb (28576.32 g) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Package Contents | SuperServer 7046T-3R Barebone System 1 x Super X8DT3 Motherboard 1 x 4U SC745TQ-R800 Chassis 1 x 743 SAS BACKPLANE W/AMI MG9072 2 x 79536-3210,23CM IPASS TO 4 SATA,PB FREE Cable 2 x 79536-3230,13CM IPASS TO 4 SATA,PB FREE Cable 1 x CD For X8 series 2 x 2U+ PASSIVE CPU HS FOR INTEL LGA1366 X8 MB 1 x SC745 24PIN REDUNDANT POWER DISTRIBUTOR 2 x 800W,1U,12V OUTPUT POWER SUPPLY 1 x Front ctrl cable ROUND 16 TO 16 PIN RIBBON 20 8 x Hot-swappable Hard Drive Tray 3 x 4 TO 4 PIN MIDDLE FAN POWER EXTENSION, 200MM (PWM) 3 x 80X38MM 4-PIN PWM (MIDDLE) FAN W/HUS FOR SC743 2 x 80x38 4 pin PWM fan assembly for SC743, 745 1 x Front Bezel Filter 1 x I/O Shield 1 xAir Shroud |
| Environmentally Friendly | Yes |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | 3 Year |
FAQ
What processors are compatible with this SuperServer barebone system?
This system supports dual Intel Xeon processors using the Socket B LGA-1366 interface. The platform accommodates both dual-core and quad-core Xeon processors compatible with this socket type, providing flexibility for various performance requirements and workload demands.
How much memory can this server system support?
The SuperServer 7046T-3R supports up to 96GB of DDR3 SDRAM memory across twelve memory slots. The system uses DDR3-1333/PC3-10600 memory modules, offering substantial capacity for memory-intensive applications, virtualization environments, and database operations.
What storage interfaces does this system include?
This barebone system features both Serial ATA/300 and Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) storage controllers. This dual-interface approach provides flexibility to deploy either cost-effective SATA drives or higher-performance SAS storage, with hardware RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 support for data protection.
What expansion capabilities does this 4U server offer?
The system provides six total expansion slots, including PCI, PCI Express x4, x8, and x16 configurations. Additionally, it features eleven drive bays with hot-swappable tray support, allowing for substantial storage expansion and peripheral card installation to adapt to evolving business requirements.
What power supply configuration does this server use?
This SuperServer includes dual 800W 1U power supplies that provide redundant power delivery with a maximum capacity of 1.60kW. The power supplies support both 110V and 220V AC input voltages, offering deployment flexibility for different electrical environments and regions.
What is included in the package with this barebone system?
The complete package includes the SuperServer 7046T-3R barebone system with motherboard and chassis, SAS backplane, dual power supplies, eight hot-swappable drive trays, comprehensive cabling, cooling components, CPU heatsinks, front bezel filter, I/O shield, and configuration media for complete server assembly and operation.
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