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Supermicro BigTwin 2U 2-Node Intel Xeon Server

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High-density 2U 2-node BigTwin server platform for Intel Xeon Scalable compute, NVMe/SATA storage, HPC, AI, analytics, and scale-out infrastructure.

OVERVIEW

  • Supermicro SYS-221BT-DNTR is a 2U 2-node BigTwin server platform built for compute-intensive, storage-rich enterprise workloads where rack efficiency matters. Each node supports dual 5th/4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors, up to 4TB DDR5 ECC RDIMM, 12 hot-swap NVMe/SATA bays, and PCIe 5.0 expansion. Its 2-node 2U design provides higher node density than conventional single-node rack configurations, while the 12-drive-per-node architecture offers substantially more local storage flexibility than the 6-bay BigTwin HN series. Redundant 2200W Titanium-level power, AIOM networking, liquid-cooling support, and broad OS compatibility make it a practical platform for HPC, AI, analytics, virtualization, and infrastructure modernization.

USE CASES

  • High-performance computing clusters requiring dense dual-socket compute nodes
  • Diskless HPC environments using external or centralized storage
  • Scale-out all-flash NVMe storage infrastructure
  • Big data analytics platforms handling compute-intensive datasets
  • AI and machine-learning infrastructure requiring high-memory server nodes
  • Virtualization and private-cloud environments requiring efficient rack utilization
  • High-performance file systems with demanding local storage requirements
  • Enterprise database and analytics platforms using NVMe/SATA storage tiers
  • Research, engineering, financial, and scientific computing environments
  • Infrastructure refresh projects replacing legacy rack servers with dense multi-node platforms

KEY FEATURES

  • 2U chassis integrates two hot-pluggable server nodes for rack-density optimization
  • Dual Socket E LGA-4677 processor architecture per node
  • Supports 5th and 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors
  • Supports Intel Xeon CPU Max Series with high-bandwidth memory
  • Up to 4TB ECC DDR5 RDIMM memory per node
  • 16 DIMM slots per node support memory expansion for demanding workloads
  • 12 hot-swap 2.5-inch NVMe/SATA drive bays per node
  • Storage mix includes 2 PCIe 5.0 and 10 PCIe 4.0 NVMe/SATA bays per node
  • Two M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe slots per node support internal boot or storage configurations
  • PCIe 5.0 expansion provides one x16 LP and two x8 LP slots per node
  • AIOM networking uses an OCP 3.0-compliant network expansion architecture
  • Optional direct-to-chip liquid cooling supports demanding processor configurations
  • Shared cooling design uses up to four 16.5K RPM heavy-duty fans per 2U enclosure
  • Redundant 2200W Titanium-level power supplies provide 1+1 power redundancy
  • TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, signed firmware, secure updates, runtime BMC protection, and system lockdown support enterprise security requirements

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS


  • Brand: Supermicro
  • Part Number: SYS-221BT-DNTR
  • Product Family: BigTwin
  • Form Factor: 2U rackmount
  • Node Configuration: 2 nodes
  • Motherboard: Super X13DET-B
  • Processor Socket: Dual Socket E (LGA-4677) per node
  • Processor Support: 5th Gen Intel Xeon / 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors
  • CPU Support: Intel Xeon CPU Max Series with high-bandwidth memory
  • Maximum CPU Capability: Up to 64 cores / 128 threads and up to 320MB cache per CPU
  • Maximum CPU TDP: Up to 350W, subject to specified cooling conditions
  • Memory Slots: 16 DIMM slots per node
  • Maximum Memory: Up to 4TB ECC DDR5 RDIMM per node
  • Memory Speed: Up to 5600MT/s
  • Drive Bays: 12 hot-swap 2.5-inch NVMe/SATA bays per node
  • Drive Configuration: 2 PCIe 5.0 NVMe/SATA + 10 PCIe 4.0 NVMe/SATA bays per node
  • M.2 Storage: 2 M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe slots per node
  • Expansion Slots: 1 PCIe 5.0 x16 LP + 2 PCIe 5.0 x8 LP per node
  • Network Expansion: AIOM, OCP 3.0 compliant
  • Management LAN: 1 RJ45 1GbE dedicated BMC LAN port per node
  • USB: 2 USB 3.0 Gen2 Type-A ports per node
  • Video: 1 VGA port per node
  • GPU Support: Up to 1 double-width or 1 single-width GPU per node
  • Cooling: Up to 4 x 16.5K RPM heavy-duty 8cm fans per 2U enclosure
  • Liquid Cooling: Direct-to-chip cold plate support
  • Power Supply: 2 x 2200W redundant 1+1 Titanium-level power supplies
  • Power Efficiency: 96%+
  • Security: TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, cryptographically signed firmware, secure firmware updates, automatic firmware recovery, remote attestation, runtime BMC protections, system lockdown
  • Operating Systems: ESXi 7.0 U3, ESXi 8.0, Hypervisor 8.2.1, Oracle Linux 9.0, RHEL 8.8, RHEL 9.0, SLES 15 SP4, SLES 15 SP5, Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2025
  • Chassis: CSE-217BD2-R2K22P
  • Dimensions: 449 x 88 x 730 mm
  • Operating Temperature: 10°C to 35°C
  • Operating Relative Humidity: 8% to 80%, non-condensing
Why Choose This Product?
  • Organizations choose the SYS-221BT-DNTR when they need two enterprise compute nodes in a compact 2U footprint without sacrificing processor, memory, storage, or expansion flexibility. Its 12 hot-swap NVMe/SATA bays per node distinguish it from lower-density BigTwin configurations, while PCIe 5.0 expansion, up to 4TB DDR5 memory per node, AIOM networking, and dual-socket Xeon support provide room for workload growth. Redundant Titanium-level power and shared cooling help simplify dense data-center deployment, while enterprise security controls and broad certified operating-system support improve platform standardization. For procurement teams, it is particularly well suited to HPC refreshes, AI and analytics infrastructure, virtualization, scale-out storage, and high-density server consolidation where rack space, expansion capability, and lifecycle flexibility directly affect infrastructure ROI.

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