Supermicro Expands Its Portfolio of Cloud Service Provider Solutions with New 6U 20-Node MicroBlade® Powered by AMD's EPYC™ 4005 Series Processors

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Supermicro (NASDAQ: SMCI) introduced a 6U 20-node MicroBlade powered by AMD EPYC 4005 series CPUs on October 23, 2025, targeting cloud service providers, hosting, VDI, AI inference and enterprise workloads.

Key specs: 20 blades per 6U, dual-port 10GbE switches, up to 160 servers (2,560 CPU cores) per 48U rack, support for single EPYC 4005 CPU (up to 16 cores/32 threads, 65W TDP), 192GB DDR5, dual-slot FHFL GPU, Titanium-level 96% efficient power supplies, and N+N redundancy.

Claims include 3.3x higher density, 95% cable reduction, 70% space savings, and 30% energy savings versus traditional 1U servers, with integrated management (IPMI, Redfish) and AMD Infinity Guard/TPM 2.0 security.

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• Up to 160 servers per 48U rack (2,560 CPU cores)
• 3.3x higher density versus 1U servers
• 30% energy savings over traditional 1U servers
• 96% Titanium level power supply efficiency
• 95% cable reduction and 70% space savings
• Supports 16-core EPYC 4005 CPUs with 192GB DDR5

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• None.

News Market Reaction

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+$238M Valuation Impact

$31.20B Market Cap

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On the day this news was published, SMCI gained 0.77%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction. Our momentum scanner triggered 2 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $238M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $31.20B at that time.

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• The future-proof 6U MicroBlade delivers cost-effective, green computing solution with integrated Ethernet switches, 96% efficiency Titanium Level power supplies, and unified remote management modules
• Powered by AMD EPYC™ 4005 CPUs, the latest MicroBlade offers 3.3x higher density than traditional 1U servers, up to 160 servers with 2560 CPU cores (per 48U rack)
• Designed for Cloud Computing, Web Hosting, VDI, AI Inference, and Enterprise Workloads, Supermicro's AMD-based servers enable more server instances per rack

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Supermicro, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), a Total IT Solution Provider for AI, Cloud, Storage, and 5G/Edge, is announcing the latest addition to the AMD based EPYC™ 4005 series CPU Servers, optimized to deliver powerful performance, efficiency, and affordability. Supermicro will feature the new MicroBlade multi-node solution, ideal for companies looking for a scalable and cost-effective solution with centralized management for power, cooling, and networking.

"We continue to expand our portfolio with the new Supermicro MicroBlade, which incorporates AMD EPYC 4005 series processors," says Charles Liang, president and CEO of Supermicro. "This addition to our successful EPYC-based product line provides a very cost-effective, green computing solution for Cloud Service Providers. A single 48U rack can have up to 160 servers and 16 Ethernet switches, enabling tremendous computing power with built-in switches per enclosure."

For more information, please visit: https://www.supermicro.com/en/featured/epyc-4000-series

The Supermicro MicroBlade systems powered by AMD EPYC 4005 are built on Supermicro's unique building block architecture design to deliver unparalleled efficiency, scalability, and affordability. It offers a wide range of benefits to data center customers, including up to 95% cable reduction, 70% space savings, and 30% energy savings over traditional 1U servers. This not only helps enterprises maximize their TCO savings but also opens more opportunities for effectively modernizing their data centers.

The Supermicro MicroBlade contains a dual-port 10GbE network switch, which simplifies network topologies and enables more server instances per rack. The chassis management features include redundant chassis management modules, open industry standard IPMI interfaces, and Redfish APIs, which reduce system management complexity.

Each MicroBlade server blade supports a single AMD EPYC™ 4005 CPU with up to 16 cores, 192GB DDR5 memory, and a dual-slot FHFL GPU. The 6U MicroBlade system can hold up to 20 individual server blades, 2 Ethernet switches, 2 management modules, and offers N+N redundancy providing an ideal and cost-effective solution for dedicated hosting, VDI, online gaming, and AI inferencing.

"We designed the AMD EPYC 4005 Series CPUs with our system partners in mind, creating a processor that enables them to develop differentiated, cost-effective enterprise solutions," said Derek Dicker, corporate vice president, Enterprise and HPC Business, AMD. "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 dedicated hosters."

The AMD EPYC™ 4005 is at the heart of this innovative solution by offering up to 16 cores and 32 threads on as low as 65W TDP to provide a balance of performance and efficiency at an affordable price. Supermicro MicroBlade TPM 2.0 and AMD Infinity Guard helps datacenters provide another layer of security to protect their data while reducing cost and complexity.

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). 

Supermicro, Server Building Block Solutions, and We Keep IT Green are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc.

AMD, the AMD logo, EPYC, and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

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FAQ

What did Supermicro announce on October 23, 2025 about SMCI hardware?

Supermicro announced a new 6U 20-node MicroBlade powered by AMD EPYC 4005 series CPUs aimed at cloud service providers and AI inference.

How many servers and CPU cores can SMCI's MicroBlade support per 48U rack?

A single 48U rack can hold up to 160 servers and 2,560 CPU cores using the MicroBlade architecture.

What efficiency and space savings does the Supermicro MicroBlade claim for SMCI customers?

The MicroBlade claims 96% Titanium PSU efficiency, 70% space savings, and 30% energy savings versus traditional 1U servers.

What processor and memory does the SMCI MicroBlade support per blade?

Each blade supports a single AMD EPYC 4005 CPU (up to 16 cores, 65W TDP) and up to 192GB DDR5 memory.

What networking and management features are included in the SMCI MicroBlade?

The system includes dual-port 10GbE switches per chassis, redundant management modules, IPMI interfaces and Redfish APIs.

Which workloads did Supermicro cite for the SMCI MicroBlade solution?

Supermicro highlighted use cases including cloud computing, web hosting, VDI, AI inference, and dedicated hosting.