Supermicro CloudDC Server Platform
The Supermicro CloudDC platform is an enterprise-optimized rackmount server line designed for hyperscale cloud deployments and web-scale data centers. Featuring standard depth, tool-less drive carriers, flexible AIOM networking slots (OCP 3.0 compliant), and dual redundant high-efficiency power supplies, CloudDC balances low latency with simplified field maintenance.
Specifications
| Brand | Supermicro |
|---|---|
| Family | CloudDC |
| Form factor | 1U/2U rack |
| Released | Jun 2020 |
| Form factor | 1U/2U rack |
| Sockets | 2 |
| Processor family | Intel Xeon Scalable / AMD EPYC |
| Memory slots | 16 |
| Max memory | 4TB |
| Drive bays | Up to 12x 3.5-inch or 24x 2.5-inch NVMe/SATA |
| Power supplies | Redundant Platinum/Titanium |
Works together
How the Supermicro CloudDC Server Platform connects to servers, storage and the network: 4 ways, with the parts and products on each path.
Fibre Channel SAN
Match the speed: 16Gb and 32Gb FC HBAs, switches and array ports work together, and each generation also runs one or two speeds below its own (a 32Gb port runs at 16Gb and 8Gb).
Switches
Brocade G-Series G720 1U
Dell Connectrix ED-DCX7-8B 14U director chassis
Brocade G-Series G730 2U
Dell Connectrix DS-7720B 1U rack
Storage
Dell PowerStore 1000T 2U rack
Dell PowerStore 1000X 2U rack
Dell PowerStore 3000T 2U rack
Dell PowerStore 3000X 2U rack
Dell PowerStore 5000T 2U rack
Dell PowerStore 5000X 2U rack
Optics
57-1000262-01 Brocade 16G FC SFP+ ELWL 25 km
57-1000333-01 Brocade 32G FC SFP+ SWL
57-1000487-01 Brocade 16G FC SFP+ SWL
iSCSI and NVMe/TCP over Ethernet
Keep the speed the same at all three points: a 25GbE server, a 25GbE switch port and a 25GbE array port. Mixed speeds work but the slowest link sets the pace.
Adapters for the server (check the fit list)
AOC-A100G-B2CM Supermicro AOC-A100G-b2CM: OCP 3.0 AIOM 2x 100GbE QSFP28 PCIe 4.0 x16 Broadcom BCM57508
AOC-A25G-B2S-P Supermicro AOC-A25G-B2S-P: AIOM 2-port 25GbE SFP28, Broadcom BCM57414
AOC-A25G-B2SM Supermicro AOC-A25G-b2SM: OCP 3.0 AIOM 2x 25GbE SFP28 PCIe x8 Intel E810-XXVAM2
AOC-A25G-I2SM Supermicro AOC-A25G-i2SM: OCP 3.0 AIOM 4x 25GbE SFP28 PCIe x8 Intel E810-CAM1
Switches
Arista 7280R 7280CR3-32D4 2U fixed switch
Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3P 1U fixed switch
Cisco Nexus 9364C-GX 2U fixed switch
Dell Connectrix ED-DCX7-4B 9U director chassis
Storage
- Dell PowerStore 1000T 2U rack
- Dell PowerStore 1000X 2U rack
- Dell PowerStore 3000T 2U rack
- Dell PowerStore 3000X 2U rack
- Dell PowerStore 5000T 2U rack
- Dell PowerStore 5000X 2U rack
Optics
QSFP-100G-CWDM4-AR Arista 100GBASE-CWDM4 QSFP28 Optical Transceiver Module
QSFP-100G-LR4-AR Arista 100GBASE-LR4 QSFP28 Optical Transceiver Module
QSFP-100G-SR4 Arista 100GBASE-SR4 QSFP28 Optical Transceiver
Direct-attached SAS
12Gb SAS uses Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8644) connectors; older 6Gb gear uses Mini-SAS (SFF-8088). Adapter cables exist, but the link runs at the slower speed.
Adapters for the server (check the fit list)
AOC-S3008L-L8E Supermicro AOC-S3008L-L8E: Standard LP, 8 internal ports (12Gb/s) Gen-3; HBA
Storage
HPE MSA 2060 2U rack
Dell PowerEdge MX5016s blade
Dell PowerVault ME5012 2U rack
Dell PowerVault ME5024 2U rack
Dell PowerVault ME5084 5U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DE2000H 2U rack
File storage (NFS and SMB)
Front-end ports face the clients; back-end ports (on scale-out systems) connect the nodes to each other and need their own switch pair.
Adapters for the server (check the fit list)
- AOC-A100G-B2CM Supermicro AOC-A100G-b2CM: OCP 3.0 AIOM 2x 100GbE QSFP28 PCIe 4.0 x16 Broadcom BCM57508
- AOC-A25G-B2S-P Supermicro AOC-A25G-B2S-P: AIOM 2-port 25GbE SFP28, Broadcom BCM57414
- AOC-A25G-B2SM Supermicro AOC-A25G-b2SM: OCP 3.0 AIOM 2x 25GbE SFP28 PCIe x8 Intel E810-XXVAM2
- AOC-A25G-I2SM Supermicro AOC-A25G-i2SM: OCP 3.0 AIOM 4x 25GbE SFP28 PCIe x8 Intel E810-CAM1
Switches
- Arista 7280R 7280CR3-32D4 2U fixed switch
- Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3P 1U fixed switch
- Cisco Nexus 9364C-GX 2U fixed switch
- Dell Connectrix ED-DCX7-4B 9U director chassis
Storage
Dell PowerScale F200 1U rack
Dell PowerScale F600 1U rack- Dell PowerStore 1000T 2U rack
- Dell PowerStore 1000X 2U rack
- Dell PowerStore 3000T 2U rack
- Dell PowerStore 5000T 2U rack
Optics
- QSFP-100G-CWDM4-AR Arista 100GBASE-CWDM4 QSFP28 Optical Transceiver Module
- QSFP-100G-LR4-AR Arista 100GBASE-LR4 QSFP28 Optical Transceiver Module
- QSFP-100G-SR4 Arista 100GBASE-SR4 QSFP28 Optical Transceiver
Plan and size it
- Draw this setup in the topology planner mrplanb.com
- Add up rack power and space rack-density.com
- Virtualization storage Ledger: scored storage platforms mrplanb.com
- SAN transport and NVMe over FC for backup mrplanb.com
Check compatibility with Supermicro
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that Supermicro has tested with the Supermicro CloudDC Server Platform.
- Compatibility Supermicro tested memory, drives and add-on cards (per system page)
- Support Supermicro Support
Equivalent models from other brands
- Dell PowerEdge R HS5610 · compare
- Dell PowerEdge R HS5620 · compare
- Lenovo ThinkSystem SR630 V2 · compare
FAQ
What makes CloudDC distinct from standard Supermicro SuperServers?
CloudDC servers feature standardized OCP 3.0 AIOM networking slots, tool-less serviceability, and optimized thermal layouts designed specifically for cloud data center racks.
What drive types are supported on CloudDC backplanes?
CloudDC models support hybrid backplanes handling NVMe U.2/U.3 SSDs, SATA drives, and SAS drives with optional Broadcom controllers.
Buying or selling CloudDC Server Platform?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- Supermicro CloudDC Server Platform Specification, checked 2026-10-28