MSI
MSI S1206-02-10G barebone server dual EPYC 9004 12 bays 2x 10Gb
A dual-socket SP5 barebones server supporting AMD EPYC 9004 processors with twelve NVMe, SAS and SATA hot-swap bays and two 10Gb network ports
- WorkloadGeneral Purpose Server
- CPU TypeAMD EPYC 9004 Series
- CPU SocketDual Socket SP5
- Dual AMD EPYC 9004 processors deliver high compute density
- 12 hybrid hot-swap bays support NVMe SAS SATA drives
- 2x 10Gb networking ports enable fast data transfer
- SP5 dual-socket design scales for cloud and AI workloads
- General-purpose barebones chassis suits edge and telecom deployments
Dual EPYC 9004 barebone for dense compute
This MSI S1206-02-10G barebone server accepts two AMD EPYC 9004 Series processors in a dual Socket SP5 layout. It targets cloud services, content delivery, network virtualisation, 5G edge sites and AI inference workloads. The chassis is built for general-purpose server deployments that need high core counts in a compact form factor.
12 hot-swap bays with NVMe, SAS and SATA support
Twelve front-access drive bays handle NVMe, SAS and SATA media in any mix, allowing all-flash or hybrid storage pools without extra enclosures. Dual 10Gb network ports provide high-throughput connectivity for distributed workloads. The design keeps storage and networking close to the CPUs for low-latency data paths.
Dual Socket SP5 dictates processor choice
The board only accepts AMD EPYC 9004 Series CPUs in a two-socket configuration, so buyers must source a matched pair of SP5 parts. Single-socket operation or older EPYC generations are not supported. Verify cooler clearance and power-phase requirements against the chosen SKUs before ordering.
Highlights
- Dual AMD EPYC 9004 processors deliver high compute density
- 12 hybrid hot-swap bays support NVMe SAS SATA drives
- 2x 10Gb networking ports enable fast data transfer
- SP5 dual-socket design scales for cloud and AI workloads
- General-purpose barebones chassis suits edge and telecom deployments
Specifications
| Workload | General Purpose Server |
|---|---|
| CPU Type | AMD EPYC 9004 Series |
| CPU Socket | Dual Socket SP5 |
| Shipping weight | 23.59 kg |
| Package size | 1067 × 660 × 229 mm |
Questions about this item
How do I install the AMD EPYC 9004 processors into the dual SP5 sockets?
Align each CPU with the socket triangle, lower the carrier gently, and torque the retention screws in a cross pattern to the specified value; the step often missed is applying even pressure so the carrier seats fully before tightening.
Which components will need replacement after extended operation?
The hot-swap drive carriers and system fans are the primary field-replaceable items; drives can be swapped without tools, and fan modules slide out from the front for service.
What limit appears first when all 12 NVMe SAS SATA bays run sustained workloads?
The two 10 Gb network links become the throughput bottleneck before the drive array or CPU complex saturates.
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