Supermicro FatTwin SYS-F511E2-RT (4U 8-Node Scale-Out)
Eight energy-efficient nodes in 4U for scale-out cloud and HPC.
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Configuration at a Glance
Tailored per engagement. Full technical overview below.
Configuration Options
Core specifications for this system. Every component is configurable to your workload — request a quote for a tailored build.
Intel Xeon Scalable per node (configurable)
DDR5 ECC per node, configurable to workload
Hot-swap 2.5" NVMe/SAS/SATA + M.2 per node
Overview
The FatTwin SYS-F511E2-RT consolidates eight hot-pluggable server nodes into a single 4U chassis engineered for scale-out workloads where node count, density, and energy efficiency matter most. Nexus Compute specifies and tests the full FatTwin to your cloud or HPC deployment, delivered warranty-backed through authorized Supermicro channels.
Who This Solution Is For
Business Benefits
Eight nodes per 4U
Maximum node count in a single chassis drives down cost and power per server at scale.
Energy-efficient design
Shared cooling and high-efficiency power lower the per-node energy footprint of large fleets.
Hot-pluggable nodes
Front- or rear-serviceable nodes keep the fleet running while individual servers are maintained.
Typical Business Use Cases
Scale-out web and microservices farms
HPC and batch compute clusters
Cloud and multi-tenant hosting nodes
Distributed data processing
Industry Applications
Technical Overview
The FatTwin architecture houses eight independent hot-pluggable nodes in a 4U chassis, each with server-class Xeon CPUs, multiple DDR5 DIMM slots, and hot-swap NVMe/SAS/SATA bays. A shared high-efficiency cooling and power design delivers dense scale-out compute with lower power draw than equivalent discrete servers.
| Form Factor | 4U enclosure, 8 hot-pluggable nodes |
| CPU | Intel Xeon Scalable per node (configurable) |
| Memory | DDR5 ECC per node, configurable to workload |
| Storage | Hot-swap 2.5" NVMe/SAS/SATA + M.2 per node |
| Networking/Fabric | Per-node 10/25GbE; higher-speed configurable |
| Cooling | Shared high-efficiency chassis cooling |
| Management | IPMI 2.0 / Redfish per node |
| Power | Redundant high-efficiency PSUs (shared) |
| Warranty | Manufacturer-backed, authorized channel |
Specifications are indicative and configured to each engagement. Request a quote for a configuration tailored to your requirements.
Warranty, Support & Fulfillment
Every system ships from an authorized channel, configured and tested, with the documentation enterprise buyers need — backed by warranty and a dedicated account team.
Enterprise Warranty
Full manufacturer warranty with optional on-site, next-business-day support and extended coverage.
Authorized Channel
Sourced through Tier-1 distribution and OEM partners — never grey market. Asset & warranty records included.
Lead Time & Deployment
48-hour quotes, then configured, burn-in tested, and delivered on a committed schedule.
Nationwide Fulfillment
Coordinated logistics, rack-and-stack, and delivery wherever your infrastructure lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nodes and what density does FatTwin offer?
This FatTwin hosts eight independent nodes in 4U, among the highest CPU node densities Supermicro offers. We configure CPU, memory, and storage per node to your scale-out target.
Is FatTwin meant for GPU workloads?
FatTwin is optimized for CPU-dense scale-out and HPC rather than heavy GPU acceleration. For GPU workloads we recommend the Hyper or dedicated GPU platforms and can advise accordingly.
How does it reduce operating cost?
Shared power and cooling across eight nodes cut per-server energy and rack cost versus discrete 1U servers, which matters most across large fleets. We model the savings for your deployment.
Hardware Assistance
Configure the Supermicro FatTwin SYS-F511E2-RT (4U 8-Node Scale-Out) with Nexus Compute
Tell us your requirements and a hardware specialist will help you specify, configure, and quote the right system — typically within two business days. No obligation.