Supermicro SuperServer 6026T-NTR+ — 2U Dual LGA1366 Xeon Server, 8x 3.5" Hot-Swap Bays
Technical Identity
The Supermicro SuperServer 6026T-NTR+ (SYS-6026T-NTR+) is a 2U rackmount server platform built on the Supermicro X8DTN+ motherboard with the Intel 5520 chipset. It supports two Intel Xeon 5500 (Nehalem-EP) or 5600 (Westmere-EP) series processors in dual LGA1366 sockets, with eight 3.5" hot-swap drive bays and a 720W redundant (1+1) power supply. The installed configuration of each refurbished unit — CPUs, memory, drives, and add-on cards — is per the unit label and is not claimed in this listing. Condition: Refurbished.
Specifications (platform, per Supermicro documentation)
- Brand: Supermicro
- Model / MPN: SYS-6026T-NTR+ (SuperServer 6026T-NTR+)
- Product type: 2U rackmount server
- Motherboard: Supermicro X8DTN+ (Intel 5520 chipset)
- CPU support: 2x LGA1366 — Intel Xeon 5500 / 5600 series
- Memory slots: 18x DDR3 DIMM (ECC Registered supported; maximum capacity per Supermicro documentation depends on DIMM type — installed memory per unit)
- Drive bays: 8x 3.5" hot-swap (SATA backplane)
- Onboard storage: 6x SATA 3Gb/s (ICH10R), RAID 0/1/5/10 support
- Networking: 2x Gigabit Ethernet (rear)
- Power supply: 720W redundant (1+1)
- Form factor: 2U rackmount
- Installed configuration: CPUs / RAM / drives / controllers per unit label — verify before purchase
- Condition: Refurbished
Engineering Context
The 6026T-NTR+ belongs to Supermicro's Xeon 5500/5600-era (2009–2012) 2U SuperServer line. The platform is long end-of-life at Supermicro and Intel; it remains relevant for legacy application support, spares for fielded X8-generation fleets, and low-cost lab or test capacity where modern performance-per-watt is not the priority.
Use Cases
- Spares and like-for-like replacement for existing X8DTN+ / 6026T deployments
- Lab, test, and staging environments on a minimal budget
- Legacy application hosting that is certified only on Xeon 5500/5600-era platforms
- Storage-light general-purpose workloads using the 8 hot-swap bays
What This Is NOT (Guardrails)
- NOT a configured-server claim. No specific CPU model, memory size, or drive set is promised — the installed configuration is per the unit label.
- NOT a current-generation server. LGA1366 / DDR3 platform, end-of-life at Supermicro — intended for legacy support, spares, and lab use.
- NOT compatible with Xeon E5 (LGA2011) or later processors. CPU support is limited to Intel Xeon 5500/5600 series.
- NOT a SAS-drive guarantee. The onboard controller is SATA (ICH10R); SAS operation requires an add-on HBA/RAID controller and compatible backplane — verify per unit.
- NOT a JBOD or storage shelf. This is a complete 2U server platform, not a disk enclosure.
- NOT supplied with rack rails, OS, or licenses unless explicitly stated per unit.
Compatibility & Hard Constraints
- Processors: matched pairs of Intel Xeon 5500/5600 series only; verify TDP support against the installed heatsinks.
- Memory: DDR3 ECC Registered recommended; population rules per the Supermicro X8DTN+ manual — verify installed DIMM type and speed per unit.
- Storage: 8x 3.5" hot-swap bays on a SATA backplane driven by onboard ICH10R (RAID 0/1/5/10) or an add-on controller — verify per unit.
- Power: 720W redundant (1+1) — plan A+B feeds for redundancy.
- Pre-deployment verification: confirm BIOS/BMC firmware level, installed CPU/memory configuration, and drive tray population before commissioning.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. What is the Supermicro 6026T-NTR+?
The 6026T-NTR+ is a 2U rackmount SuperServer platform based on the Supermicro X8DTN+ motherboard (Intel 5520 chipset), supporting two Intel Xeon 5500/5600 series LGA1366 processors, 18 DDR3 DIMM slots, 8x 3.5" hot-swap bays, and a 720W redundant power supply.
Q. What CPUs does the 6026T-NTR+ support?
Dual Intel Xeon 5500 (Nehalem-EP) or 5600 (Westmere-EP) series processors in LGA1366 sockets. It does not support Xeon E5 (LGA2011) or newer generations.
Q. What configuration (CPU / RAM / drives) is included?
The installed configuration of each refurbished unit is per the unit label and is not claimed in this listing. Contact T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS for the exact configuration of the available unit before ordering.
Q. Are the 8 hot-swap bays SAS or SATA?
The platform's onboard controller is SATA 3Gb/s (Intel ICH10R with RAID 0/1/5/10). SAS drives would require an add-on SAS HBA/RAID controller and a compatible backplane — verify per unit before planning SAS deployment.
Q. Is the 6026T-NTR+ still supported by Supermicro?
The platform is end-of-life. It is offered for legacy support, spares, lab, and test use. Firmware and documentation remain available from Supermicro archives.
Q. What condition is the 6026T-NTR+ supplied in by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS?
Refurbished. Each unit is inspected and power-on tested where test topology is available, cleaned, and packed in professional anti-static packaging. EU stock, global B2B shipping.
Why T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
Every unit ships with: (1) functional inspection where test topology is available, (2) full cosmetic inspection, (3) professional anti-static packaging, (4) global B2B shipping from EU stock, (5) technical consultation for legacy platform support at no extra cost.
Condition: Refurbished — installed CPU/RAM/drive configuration per unit label.
