Supermicro A2SDI-16C-TP8F-B Bulk

Building a compact, power-efficient server or network appliance often means compromising on connectivity or management features. The Supermicro A2SDI-16C-TP8F-B eliminates that trade-off. This Mini-ITX board integrates a 16-core Intel Atom C3958 SoC, dual 10GbE SFP+ ports, and full IPMI remote management into a space-saving footprint, making it ideal for edge computing, storage servers, and virtualized environments where every watt and rack unit counts.

Who is it for

System integrators, homelab enthusiasts, and IT professionals deploying dense microservers, NAS units, or network security appliances. It suits those who need high core counts for multi-threaded workloads, low power draw for 24/7 operation, and enterprise-grade remote administration without a dedicated management network.

Main features

• Embedded Intel Atom C3958 with 16 cores and 16 threads at 2.0 GHz (31W TDP) for efficient parallel processing.
• Dual 10GbE SFP+ and dual 1GbE RJ45 ports for flexible high-speed networking and uplink redundancy.
• Four DDR4 ECC DIMM slots supporting up to 256GB RDIMM or 64GB UDIMM at 2400 MHz for data integrity.
• Eight SATA3 6Gbps ports plus one M.2 M-key slot for extensive storage configurations.
• Dedicated IPMI 2.0 LAN port with KVM over IP and ASPEED AST2400 BMC for full remote control.
• PCI-E 3.0 x4 expansion slot (in x8 physical) for additional NICs or accelerators.
• Mini-ITX form factor (6.7" x 6.7") for compact chassis integration.

Specifications

• Processor: Intel Atom C3958, 16 cores, 16 threads, 2.0 GHz, 31W TDP
• Memory: 4x DDR4 ECC DIMM slots, max 256GB RDIMM / 64GB UDIMM, 2400 MHz
• Storage: 8x SATA3 6Gbps, 1x M.2 M-key (PCIe 3.0 x2/SATA, 2242/2280)
• Networking: 2x 10GbE SFP+, 2x 1GbE RJ45, 1x dedicated IPMI RJ45
• Expansion: 1x PCI-E 3.0 x4 (in x8 slot)
• Rear I/O: 2x USB 3.0, 1x VGA
• Management: IPMI 2.0 with KVM over IP, ASPEED AST2400 BMC
• Power: 24-pin ATX + 8-pin 12V connectors
• Form Factor: Mini-ITX (6.7" x 6.7")

Tips

Pair this board with a low-profile passive heatsink and a picoPSU for a silent, fanless build. Use ECC RDIMMs for maximum capacity in storage servers, or UDIMMs for lower cost in homelab setups. The SFP+ ports support DAC cables and fiber transceivers for flexible 10G connectivity. Enable IPMI VLAN tagging to isolate management traffic on shared networks.