Supermicro SuperStorage SSG-5049P-E1CTR36L
The Supermicro SSG-5049P-E1CTR36L is a single-socket 4U storage server supporting 36 hot-swap 3.5-inch SAS3/SATA3 drive bays. Powered by a single 1st or 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processor with eight DDR4 DIMMs and dual 1200W Titanium power supplies, it provides an economical high-capacity repository for secondary backup and archival software.
Specifications
| Brand | Supermicro |
|---|---|
| Family | SuperStorage |
| Form factor | 4U rack |
| Released | May 2018 |
| End of sale | Jun 2023 |
| End of support | Jun 2028 |
| Form factor | 4U rack |
| Sockets | 1 |
| Processor family | Intel Xeon Scalable (1st/2nd Gen) |
| Memory slots | 8 |
| Max memory | 2TB DDR4-2933 |
| Drive bays | 36x 3.5-inch hot-swap SAS3/SATA3 |
| Power supplies | 2x 1200W Redundant Titanium |
Compatible parts
Network adapters
AOC-S25G-B2S Supermicro AOC-S25G-b2S: Standard LP, 2x 25GbE SFP28, PCI-E x8, Broadcom BCM57414
AOC-S25G-M2S Supermicro AOC-S25G-m2S: Standard LP, 2x 25GbE SFP28, PCI-E x8, Mellanox CX-4 LX
AOC-SGP-I2 Supermicro AOC-SGP-i2: Standard LP, 2x GbE RJ45, PCI-E x4, Intel i350-AM2
AOC-SGP-I4 Supermicro AOC-SGP-i4: Standard LP, 4x GbE RJ45, PCI-E x4, Intel i350
AOC-STG-B4S Supermicro AOC-STG-B4S: Standard LP, 4x 10GbE SFP+, PCI-E x8, Broadcom BCM57840S
AOC-STGF-I2S Supermicro AOC-STGF-i2S: Standard LP, 2x 10GbE SFP+, PCI-E x8, Intel X710-BM2
AOC-STGN-I2S Supermicro AOC-STGN-i2S: Standard LP, 2x 10GbE SFP+, PCI-E x8, Intel 82599ES
AOC-STGS-I2T Supermicro AOC-STGS-i2T: Standard LP, 2x 10GbE RJ45, PCI-E x8, Intel X550-AT2
RAID controllers
AOC-S3108L-H8IR Supermicro AOC-S3108L-H8IR: SAS RAID controller card
TPM modules
AOM-TPM-9670V Supermicro AOM-TPM-9670V: SPI capable TPM 2.0 with Infineon 9670 controller vertical form factor
AOM-TPM-9671V Supermicro AOM-TPM-9671V: TPM 1.2, vertical form factor
Backplanes
BPN-SAS3-826EL1 Supermicro BPN-SAS3-826EL1: 12-port 2U SAS3 12Gbps single-expander backplane, support up to 12x 3.5-inch SAS3/SATA3 HDD/SSD
BPN-SAS3-846EL1 Supermicro BPN-SAS3-846EL1: 24-port 4U SAS3 12Gbps single-expander backplane, support up to 24x 3.5-inch SAS3/SATA3 HDD/SSD
Batteries
BTR-TFM8G-LSICVM02 Supermicro BTR-TFM8G-LSICVM02: CacheVault for Broadcom 3108 (requires a mount)
Fans
FAN-0158L4 Supermicro FAN-0158L4: 80x80x38 mm, 10.5K RPM, Optional Middle Cooling Fan for X10 2U Ultra and HFT Series Servers
Drive caddies
MCP-220-00043-0N Supermicro MCP-220-00043-0N: Black Hot-swap Gen-4 2.5" to 3.5" HDD tray
MCP-220-82616-0N Supermicro MCP-220-82616-0N: 2.5x2 Hot-swap 12G rear HDD kit w/ fail LED for 216B/826B/41
MCP-220-84701-0N Supermicro MCP-220-84701-0N: Internal drive tray for one 3.5" HDD or two 2.5" HDD
Other parts
MCP-220-82619-0N Supermicro MCP-220-82619-0N: Rear hot-swap 2.5" x2 NVMe drive kit
SNK-P0068PS Supermicro SNK-P0068PS: 2U Passive CPU Heat Sink for X11 Purley Platform Equipped with a Narrow Retention Mechanism
Power supplies
PWS-1K23A-1R Supermicro PWS-1K23A-1R: AC-DC 1200W, Titanium Level, Redundancy, 1U, PMBUS 1.2, +12V/+5Vsb, 360x76x40 mm
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 SuperStorage SSG-5049P-E1CTR36L.
- Compatibility Supermicro tested memory, drives and add-on cards (per system page)
- Support Supermicro Support
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
Why select a single-socket storage server like the 5049P-E1CTR36L?
Single-socket systems reduce CPU power consumption and software per-socket licensing fees while maintaining full 36-bay storage density.
What network interfaces are included?
The motherboard includes dual 10GBase-T Ethernet ports powered by the Intel X557 controller.
Buying or selling SSG-5049P-E1CTR36L?
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 SSG-5049P-E1CTR36L Specification, checked 2026-10-28