Tyan Transport SX TN70AB8026 Barebone 2U Rack-Mount System

The Tyan Transport SX TN70AB8026 Barebone System is a premium 2U rack-mount platform designed for data center deployments that demand dense compute, scalable memory, and dependable I/O. This barebone chassis is tailored for AMD EPYC workloads, delivering a solid foundation for virtualization, database acceleration, HPC tasks, and enterprise applications. With support for a single processor via the SP3 socket and a impressive memory footprint, the TN70AB8026 is built to adapt to evolving workloads while keeping power and cooling in check. The platform emphasizes reliability and manageability in high-demand environments, offering essential storage connectivity and out-of-band management through a capable ASPEED graphics controller. For IT teams seeking a customizable server backbone that can scale as business needs grow, this 2U chassis provides the right balance of performance, expandability, and operational efficiency.

• High-capacity memory for demanding workloads – The TN70AB8026 supports up to 1 TB of DDR4 SDRAM (DDR4-2666/PC4-21300) across 16 memory slots, enabling substantial in-memory databases, virtualization pools, and real-time analytics with headroom for future growth.
• Single-processor EPYC readiness – Designed around the Socket SP3 platform with support for a single AMD EPYC processor, delivering multi-core performance and energy-efficient power profiles ideal for virtual machines, database servers, and compute-intensive applications.
• Solid I/O and storage connectivity – Equipped with a Serial ATA/600 controller and 2 SATA interfaces, providing dependable storage options and straightforward expansion paths for enterprise-grade drives, SSDs, or mixed storage configurations suitable for diverse workloads.
• Integrated management and console graphics – The ASPEED AST2500 controller with 32 MB graphics offers robust remote management capabilities, including out-of-band access, alerting, and KVM functionality to simplify administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting from anywhere in your data center.
• 2U rack-mountable design for data centers – A compact, standard 19-inch rack footprint that fits neatly into modern data centers, optimized for airflow, serviceability, and scalability as your IT needs evolve across virtualization, storage, and compute workloads.

Technical Details of Tyan Transport SX TN70AB8026 Barebone System

• Form factor: 2U rack-mountable chassis
• CPU socket: Socket SP3
• Processor support: 1 x AMD EPYC processor
• Memory: Up to 1 TB DDR4 SDRAM (DDR4-2666/PC4-21300)
• Memory slots: 16 total
• Memory type: DDR4 SDRAM
• Storage controller: Serial ATA/600
• Drive interfaces: 2 SATA interfaces
• Graphics: ASPEED AST2500 with 32 MB graphics

How to Install Tyan Transport SX TN70AB8026 Barebone System

• Prepare the installation environment by ensuring your data center rack space is clean, well-ventilated, and compliant with standard 19-inch rack mounting. Verify power availability and grounding to support the motherboard, CPU cooling, and storage devices.
• Open the chassis and verify that you have the correct AMD EPYC processor for Socket SP3. Install the CPU into the SP3 socket following the processor’s heat spreader orientation and apply the appropriate thermal interface material as required by your CPU cooler choice.
• Install RAM modules into the 16 DIMM slots. Populate modules in recommended order per your motherboard guidelines to maximize memory bandwidth and stability. Use DDR4-2666 memory modules to achieve the specified speed and performance, and verify that all latches engage securely.
• Connect storage devices to the Serial ATA/600 controller via the two SATA interfaces. Choose enterprise-grade drives or NVMe-based options if supported by the TN70AB8026 configuration, and configure BIOS/firmware settings to enable the desired RAID or AHCI mode as appropriate for your workload and OS.
• Power on the system and enter the management interface to configure system settings, install an operating system, and enable remote management features. Use the ASPEED AST2500-based graphics for out-of-band management, firmware updates, and monitoring, ensuring optimal thermal profiles and alert configurations for proactive maintenance.

Frequently asked questions

Q: What CPUs are supported by the Tyan TN70AB8026 barebone system?

A: It is designed to support a single AMD EPYC processor in the Socket SP3, allowing you to choose the exact EPYC SKU that matches your performance and efficiency needs.

Q: How much memory can this barebone chassis accommodate?

A: The system supports up to 1 TB of DDR4 SDRAM across 16 memory slots, with memory speeds up to DDR4-2666/PC4-21300, enabling large in-memory workloads and extensive virtualization environments.

Q: How many storage interfaces are available, and what type?

A: The TN70AB8026 includes a Serial ATA/600 controller with 2 SATA interfaces, offering reliable storage connectivity for HDDs and SSDs in a variety of configurations. Additional storage options may be pursued through expansion or optional controllers, depending on configuration.

Q: What management features does the server include?

A: The platform incorporates an ASPEED AST2500 graphics controller with 32 MB framebuffer to provide robust out-of-band management, remote console access, and monitoring capabilities, simplifying administration and minimizing on-site visits.

Q: Is this a ready-to-deploy server or a customizable barebone?

A: This is a barebone system, designed to be customized with the processor, memory, and storage options that fit your workload. It provides a scalable foundation for virtualization hosts, databases, and HPC-style workloads, while allowing operators to tailor performance and cost to precise needs.