A Versatile, Scalable 1U Server for Data Center and HPC Workloads
Altus XE1212 Server
Modern data centers need flexible computing resources that can be deployed at scale. The Penguin Computing Altus XE1212 server provides dual AMD Rome EPYC processors, fast and efficient memory, and up to ten 2.5” drive bays for flexible and dense storage. With powerful compute and dense storage in a single server, the Altus XE1212 is an optimal platform for data center and HPC deployments at scale.

Key Features
Altus XE1212 Server Features
- Dual AMD EPYC Processors at up to 450W each for performance configurations
- Up to 32 DDR4-3200MHz ECC memory modules to deliver speed and efficiency for data-intensive workloads
- Storage density for ten 2.5” hot-swap drive bays with SAS/SATA and NVMe support
- Up to three PCI Express Gen 3 low profile slots plus two OCP mezzanine slots for additional connectivity
Technical Specs
Altus XE1212 Technical Specs
Form Factor | |
Form Factor | 1U Rackmount |
Processors | |
Processor Number | 2 |
Processor Type | AMD EPYC 7002/7003 |
Maximum TDP | 225W |
Motherboard | |
Chipset | SoC |
Board Management | |
BMC Chipset | ASpeed AST2500 |
IPMI 2.0 | Yes |
KVM Over LAN | Yes |
RedFish | Yes |
Memory | |
Memory Type | DDR4-3200MHz ECC |
Memory Capacity | Up to 4TB (32x DIMMs) |
Storage System | |
CD-ROM Devices | No |
Hard Drive Bays | |
3.5" | 0 |
2.5" | 10 |
U.2 NVMe (2.5") | 10 |
M.2 NVMe | 1 |
Hard Drive Backplane | 12Gb/NVMe |
Networking | |
Ethernet Controller | Intel I350 |
On-Board LAN | 2x GbE/RJ45 |
PCI Expansion Slots | |
Number of Slots/Gen/Speed (Size) | 2x PCIe Gen4 Full Height Half Length x16 (FHHL), 1x OCP Mezz 2.0 x8, 1x OCP Mezz 3.0 x16 |
Mezzanine Expansion Options | |
OCP Mezzanine | |
Network OCP Mezz | Dual 10G/SFP+ (BCM57810S), Single 10G/SFP+ (BCM57811), Dual 10G/SFP+ (Intel 82599ES), Single 10G/SFP+ (Intel 82599EN) |
GPU | |
GPU Capable | No |
External I/O Interfaces | |
USB Ports | 3x USB 3.0 |
VGA Ports | Yes |
Supported Operating System | |
Supported OS | RHEL, CentOS |
Power System | |
Power Supply Size | 2x 1200W 80Plus Platinum |
Mounting Hardware | |
Rackmount Rails | Standard Rails included |
Operating Environment | |
Operating Temperature | 10C to 35C (50F to 95F) |
Non-operating Temperature | 0C to 60C (32F to 140F) |
Operating Relative Humidity | 8% to 80% (non-condensing) |
Non-operating Relative Humidity | 20% to 95% (non-condensing) |
System Dimensions & Weight | |
Height | 1.69 inches |
Width | 17.2 inches |
Depth | 28.7 inches |
Machine Weight | Approximately 46 lbs |
Shipping Weight | Approximately 60 lbs |
Warranty | |
Warranty | 3 Year Standard; Up to 4 years on-site available |