Tyan Thunder SX TN70EB7106 Barebone System — 2U Rack-Mountable, Socket P LGA-3647, 2 x Processor Support

The Tyan Thunder SX TN70EB7106 Barebone System is a rugged, high-density 2U chassis designed for mission-critical workloads in data centers, virtualization clusters, and HPC environments. Built around the Intel C621 chipset, this barebone platform is engineered to host two processors via the LGA-3647 Socket P, delivering the compute headroom required for demanding applications while maintaining efficient power and thermal performance in a compact 2U footprint. It provides the essential backbone for enterprise-grade servers, combining scalable compute with expansive memory capacity and versatile I/O options. With up to 1 TB of DDR4 SDRAM across 16 DIMM slots, administrators can consolidate virtual machines, containerized workloads, and memory-intensive databases without compromising reliability or responsiveness. Storage connectivity is optimized through Serial ATA/600 RAID support and a 12Gb/s SAS controller, enabling flexible configurations from high-capacity data stores to fast, low-latency storage arrays. For management, the integrated ASPEED AST2500 controller delivers 32 MB graphics and IPMI-based remote administration, empowering IT teams to monitor health, configure BIOS, and troubleshoot remotely—even when the primary OS is not responsive. As a barebone system, it ships with the chassis, backplane, and essential management interfaces, leaving CPU, memory, and drives to you so you can tailor the configuration to your exact workload. In short, the TN70EB7106 provides enterprise-grade performance, scalability, and remote manageability in a dependable 2U form factor, ready to become the cornerstone of your data-center infrastructure.

• Dual-processor architecture with enterprise chipset: The TN70EB7106 is designed to host two processors on LGA-3647 Socket P, supported by the Intel C621 chipset to deliver robust multi-core performance for virtualization, databases, HPC, and cloud workloads. This platform enables you to scale compute density as demand grows, while maintaining solid memory bandwidth and consistent I/O performance across demanding applications.
• Massive memory capacity for virtualization and data-intensive workloads: With up to 1 TB of DDR4 SDRAM across 16 memory slots, the system provides ample headroom for large virtualization clusters, in-memory databases, and memory-hungry analytics. DDR4-2666/PC4-21300 RAM support ensures broad compatibility with enterprise-grade modules, enabling faster data access and improved throughput for concurrent workloads.
• Flexible storage and high-speed connectivity: Serial ATA/600 RAID support together with a 12Gb/s SAS controller gives you flexible storage configurations, from RAID-protected volumes to high-performance SAS drives. This combination supports practical data protection, rapid I/O, and scalable storage growth as your workload evolves, making it suitable for databases, media servers, and large-scale data repositories.
• Integrated remote management and remote console capabilities: The ASPEED AST2500 controller provides 32 MB graphics and IPMI-based management, enabling out-of-band monitoring, remote chassis control, and hardware health reporting. IT teams can manage servers, update firmware, and troubleshoot issues without direct on-site access, improving uptime and reducing maintenance windows.
• Enterprise-ready, rack-mountable design for scalable deployments: The 2U rack-mountable form factor is optimized for dense data-center layouts, with a robust backplane and standard enterprise interfaces that simplify integration into existing infrastructure. This barebone chassis is ideal for virtualization hosts, private clouds, HPC nodes, and large-scale workloads requiring dependable performance in a compact footprint.

Technical Details of Tyan Thunder SX TN70EB7106

• Chipset: Intel C621
• Form Factor: 2U Rack-mountable Barebone System
• Socket: LGA-3647 (Socket P)
• Processor Support: 2 x Processors
• Memory: 1 TB DDR4 SDRAM, DDR4-2666/PC4-21300, 16 slots
• Storage & RAID: Serial ATA/600 RAID Supported, 12Gb/s SAS Controller
• Graphics & Management: ASPEED AST2500, 32 MB Graphics for IPMI/Remote Management

How to Install Tyan Thunder SX TN70EB7106

• Prepare a compatible rack environment and ensure you have the appropriate rails, power distribution, and cooling for a 2U chassis. This is a barebone system, so you will supply CPUs, memory, and drives to fit your workload.
• Install the chassis into the rack and secure it using the provided mounting hardware. Connect power and networking, ensuring proper cable management to maintain airflow and serviceability.
• Install the supported CPUs into the LGA-3647 Socket P sockets. Apply thermal interface material as required and affix compatible heatsinks or cooling solutions that meet your thermal requirements, then reseat and test for proper contact.
• Populate memory modules across the 16 DIMM slots to achieve your desired capacity, following the memory population guidelines in the service manual to maximize performance and stability across multiple channels.
• Install storage drives using the appropriate SATA or SAS interfaces and configure your RAID scheme through the BIOS or the SAS controller interface. Ensure drive firmware is up to date and create a baseline storage layout for your operating system and applications.
• Power on the system and use IPMI management via the ASPEED AST2500 to configure BIOS settings, set up remote access, monitor hardware sensors, and update firmware as needed. Once the OS is installed on your selected storage, you can begin workload deployment and performance tuning.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: What is the maximum memory supported? A: Up to 1 TB DDR4 SDRAM across 16 DIMM slots, with DDR4-2666/PC4-21300 speeds supported.
• Q: How many processors does the TN70EB7106 support? A: It supports 2 x processors on the LGA-3647 Socket P, leveraging the Intel C621 chipset for enterprise-grade performance.
• Q: Does it include RAID and SAS capabilities? A: Yes. The chassis supports Serial ATA/600 RAID and includes a 12Gb/s SAS controller for flexible and high-speed storage configurations.
• Q: What management features are available? A: Integrated IPMI management via the ASPEED AST2500 with 32 MB graphics enables remote monitoring, BIOS configuration, and system health checks, reducing the need for hands-on administration.
• Q: What workloads is this barebone best suited for? A: It is ideal for virtualization hosts, HPC nodes, large-scale databases, and enterprise applications that require dual-processor performance, scalable memory, and robust storage in a compact 2U form factor.