Half-Depth Servers
1000 Series 2000 Series 3000 Series
1U x86 servers feature novel half-depth form factor to enable back-to-back mounting. Highest density with up to 88 servers with 176 processors and 704 cores in a single Foundation Series rack. 2U x86 servers feature all the benefits of back-to-back mounting with more configuration flexibility. Up to 44 servers can be hosted in a single Foundation Series rack. 3U systems provide an impressive array of expansion slots with high capacity drives for bulk storage requirements, with all the benefits of back-to-back mounting.

SGI's half-depth servers provide a high density, high efficiency solution for any data center environment. Designed to eliminate hot aisle/cold aisle challenges, our half-depth systems mount back-to-back in our Foundation Series rack to achieve twice the density while enabling more efficient cooling strategies through the use of a central air plenum. Our half-depth systems feature standard width and can also be deployed in any two-post or standard rack from other providers.

Half-depth systems can be deployed in any desired combination of 1U, 2U, 3U or 4U form factors to coexist in the front and back of a single rack. These servers support today’s fastest dual- and quad-core x86-based processors including energy efficient, low wattage processors from AMD and Intel. When combined with SGI's award-winning DC power technology or high efficiency AC power supplies and our patented cooling techniques, data centers will experience excellent price performance per watt and a reduction in operations expenses.

Data center administrators will also appreciate the front facing I/O for simplified maintenance and maximum serviceability. Plus, these servers are delivered fully racked, cabled and tested for quick, easy deployment. Our Roamer™ Remote Management technology offers complete lights-out remote management through a secure serial interface or via an Ethernet connection for in-band and out-of-band access.