Supermicro Delivers Best-In-Class Cost and Density Per Server Instance with the New MicroCloud, a Multi-Node Solution for Lightweight Entry Class Workloads Powered by AMD EPYC™ 4005 Series Processors

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Supermicro has launched new servers featuring AMD EPYC 4005 Series processors, including the innovative MicroCloud multi-node solution. The MicroCloud offers up to 10 physically separated server nodes per chassis in a 3U form factor, delivering 3.3x more density than traditional 1U servers. Key features include: - Up to 2080 cores per 42U rack - TDP as low as 65W per server - AMD EPYC 4005 processors with up to 16 cores and 5.7 GHz clock speeds - Support for dual-channel DDR5 memory (up to 192GB) - 28 lanes of PCIe Gen 5 expandability The solution targets dedicated hosting markets, cloud gaming, and content delivery networks, optimizing space, energy, and cost efficiency for enterprise and SMB customers.

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• 3.3x higher computing density compared to standard 1U rackmount servers
• Energy efficient design with TDP as low as 65W per server
• Flexible configuration with up to 10 CPU nodes or 5 CPU + GPU nodes per chassis
• Cost-effective solution with shared power and cooling infrastructure
• High performance with up to 2080 cores per 42U rack

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Data Center Infrastructure Analyst

Supermicro's new MicroCloud solution with AMD EPYC 4005 delivers unprecedented density and cost efficiency for entry-level server deployments.

Supermicro's new MicroCloud server family with AMD EPYC 4005 processors represents a significant technical advancement for hosting providers and SMBs seeking density-optimized infrastructure. The 3U chassis supporting up to 10 physically separated server nodes delivers 3.3x higher density than standard 1U servers, enabling up to 2080 cores per rack - a remarkable consolidation efficiency for space-constrained environments.

The technical specifications reveal careful power optimization, with TDP options as low as 65W per server, addressing the growing concerns around data center energy consumption. This positions Supermicro advantageously in the increasingly competitive market for energy-efficient computing solutions.

What's particularly notable is Supermicro's design flexibility within the MicroCloud platform, offering both CPU-only configurations (10 nodes) and hybrid CPU+GPU options (5 nodes). This versatility demonstrates Supermicro's strategic alignment with evolving workload requirements spanning traditional hosting, cloud gaming, and content delivery networks.

The AMD partnership leverages the new 'Zen 5' architecture and integrated AMD 3D V-Cache technology, enabling higher performance at lower power envelopes - critical differentiation in the entry-level server segment where margins are typically compressed.

This product expansion strengthens Supermicro's competitive position against larger server manufacturers by addressing specialized use cases with optimized solutions rather than general-purpose designs. For hosting providers and edge computing deployments where space and power constraints are significant operational factors, the density advantages translate directly to improved economics through lower facility costs and enhanced revenue per square foot.

The timing of this release allows Supermicro to capture demand from businesses modernizing infrastructure for AI-enhanced applications while operating under tighter budget constraints - positioning them well for the mid-market segment that larger server vendors often overlook in favor of enterprise-class deployments.

• Delivers 3.3x more density than traditional 1U servers, maximizing savings on data center rack space, power, and lowering overall TCO 
• Offers up to 10 physically separated server nodes per chassis, 2080 cores per 42U rack and a TDP as low as 65W per server

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Supermicro, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), a Total IT Solution Provider for AI, Cloud, Storage, and 5G/Edge, is announcing that a number of Supermicro servers are now shipping with the latest addition to the AMD based EPYC™ 4000 series CPUs, the AMD EPYC™ 4005 Series processors. These servers are optimized to deliver a powerful balance of performance density, scalability, and affordability. Supermicro will feature its new Supermicro MicroCloud multi-node solution, a 10-node CPU and a 5-node CPU + GPU version, in a 3U form factor, ideal for organizations seeking to optimize space, energy, and cost of their IT infrastructure. Supermicro's MicroCloud product family targets dedicated hosting markets where sharing the chassis, power, and cooling are desired while still maintaining physical separation.

"Supermicro continues to deliver first-to-market innovative rack-scale solutions for a wide range of use cases, with the addition of our new Supermicro MicroCloud multi-node solution that feature the latest AMD EPYC 4005 Series processors, designed to optimize the needs of on-premises or cloud service providers who need powerful but cost-effective solutions in a compact 3U form factor," said Mory Lin, Vice President, IoT/Embedded & Edge Computing at Supermicro. "These servers offer up to 2080 cores on a standard 42U rack, greatly reducing data center rack space and overall TCO for enterprise and small medium businesses."

Learn more about Supermicro Servers with AMD EPYC 4005 Series CPUs https://www.supermicro.com/en/featured/epyc-4000-series

The Supermicro MicroCloud server product family utilizes Supermicro's industry-proven design, scalable up to 10 CPU nodes or up to 5 CPU + GPU node per chassis. Supermicro is adding the AMD EPYC 4005 Series CPUs to its latest portfolio of entry class data center solutions supporting a wide range of systems, from 1U, 2U, and Tower systems, as well as the innovative 3U multi-node Supermicro MicroCloud servers. With up to 10 server nodes in only 3U of rack space, customers can increase their computing density by over 3.3x compared to industry standard 1U rackmount servers. The new AMD EPYC 4005 Series CPUs offer up to 16 cores and clock speeds up to 5.7 GHz— enabling options to support high-performance peripherals through two PCIe 5.0 x8 add-on cards or one x16 full-height full-width GPU. This 3U multi-node Supermicro MicroCloud system with its space-saving design and low power consumption, is optimized for web and dedicated hosting, cloud gaming, and content delivery networks.

"Supermicro and AMD have been collaborating since the 1st Gen EPYC™ 4000 series products, and it's incredible to see the strides we've made together in our newest EPYC™ 4005 Series CPUs combined with Supermicro's MicroCloud servers for demanding enterprise cloud and AI driven workloads," said Derek Dicker, corporate vice president, Enterprise and HPC Business, AMD. "We work closely with Supermicro and other partners to develop differentiated processors for cost-effective enterprise solutions. The memory and I/O feature sets, combined with our latest 'Zen 5' architecture, give our technology partners the flexibility to create powerful yet affordable systems that meet the specific needs of growing businesses and data centers."

"As organizations look to do more with less, especially in environments dealing with space and power constraints, solutions like Supermicro's MicroCloud powered by AMD's EPYC 4005 Series Processors stand out for their ability to drastically improve compute density without sacrificing performance," said Alvin Nguyen, Senior Analyst at Forrester. "This type of multi-node, modular architecture is particularly well-suited for IT service providers and SMBs looking to save on data center rack space, reduce power, and lower overall TCO, as well as scale efficiently across workloads."

Supermicro's servers provide dedicated server platforms for businesses or service providers looking to expand new opportunities with powerful, AI-driven, solutions that are energy and space saving with features like shared power and cooling. AMD EPYC™ 4005 Series Processors with highly efficient "Zen 5" core architecture include processor core counts from 6 to 16 cores, TDP as low as 65W, and include a model that features integrated AMD 3D V-Cache™ technology for larger L3 cache and lower latency. With dual channels of fast DDR5 memory (up to 192GB capacity), and 28 lanes of PCIe^® Gen 5 expandability, these processors provide a low power and high-density platform supporting a broad set of everyday and all-day business processing needs.

These servers are designed for small and medium businesses, departmental and branch office server customers, and hosted IT service providers based on its compelling combination of affordability, performance, and ease of management. AMD EPYC 4005 Series processors are built to deliver strong general-purpose server workload performance in a streamlined, single-socket package.

The following systems contain the AMD EPYC™ 4005 Series Processor:

MicroCloud 10 Nodes
https://www.supermicro.com/en/products/system/microcloud/3u/as-3015mr-h10tnr

MicroCloud 5 Nodes
https://www.supermicro.com/en/products/system/microcloud/3u/as-3015mr-h5tnr

Mainstream, 1U
https://www.supermicro.com/en/products/system/mainstream/1u/as-1015a-mt

Mainstream, 2U
https://www.supermicro.com/en/products/system/mainstream/2u/as-2015a-tr   (2U)

Tower Servers
https://www.supermicro.com/en/products/system/mainstream/tower/as-3015a-i

About Super Micro Computer, Inc.

Supermicro (NASDAQ: SMCI) is a global leader in Application-Optimized Total IT Solutions. Founded and operating in San Jose, California, Supermicro is committed to delivering first to market innovation for Enterprise, Cloud, AI, and 5G Telco/Edge IT Infrastructure. We are a Total IT Solutions provider with server, AI, storage, IoT, switch systems, software, and support services. Supermicro's motherboard, power, and chassis design expertise further enables our development and production, enabling next generation innovation from cloud to edge for our global customers. Our products are designed and manufactured in-house (in the US, Taiwan, and the Netherlands), leveraging global operations for scale and efficiency and optimized to improve TCO and reduce environmental impact (Green Computing). The award-winning portfolio of Server Building Block Solutions® allows customers to optimize for their exact workload and application by selecting from a broad family of systems built from our flexible and reusable building blocks that support a comprehensive set of form factors, processors, memory, GPUs, storage, networking, power, and cooling solutions (air-conditioned, free air cooling or liquid cooling). 

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FAQ

What are the key features of Supermicro's new MicroCloud servers with AMD EPYC 4005?

The MicroCloud servers feature up to 10 physically separated nodes per chassis, 3.3x more density than 1U servers, TDP as low as 65W per server, and support for up to 2080 cores per 42U rack.

How does SMCI's MicroCloud solution improve data center efficiency?

It maximizes efficiency by sharing chassis, power, and cooling while maintaining physical separation, delivering 3.3x more density than traditional servers and reducing overall TCO.

What are the target markets for Supermicro's MicroCloud servers?

The servers target dedicated hosting markets, cloud gaming, content delivery networks, and organizations seeking to optimize space, energy, and cost of their IT infrastructure.

What are the AMD EPYC 4005 processor specifications in SMCI's new servers?

The processors offer up to 16 cores, clock speeds up to 5.7 GHz, dual-channel DDR5 memory support up to 192GB, and 28 lanes of PCIe Gen 5 expandability.

How many server configurations are available with SMCI's new AMD EPYC 4005 servers?

Supermicro offers multiple configurations including 10-node and 5-node MicroCloud systems, 1U and 2U mainstream servers, and tower servers.