What are the primary hardware specifications and target workloads for the NTS Elite Command 2U Server with Dual Intel Xeon and 16 Drives?

The NTS Elite Command 2U Server with Dual Intel Xeon and 16 Drives is engineered for high-density virtualization, enterprise databases, and private cloud deployments. This 2U rackmount system features dual Socket E (LGA-4677) 5th or 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors up to 300W TDP, 16 DIMM slots supporting up to 4TB of DDR5-5600MHz ECC RDIMM, and dual 10GbE onboard networking. The storage architecture includes 16 hot-swap 2.5-inch drive bays split between 8 SAS RAID-enabled bays and 8 SATA bays to balance high-performance and high-capacity storage tiers.

How is the storage backplane configured on the SYS-221P-C9RT, and what RAID levels are supported?

The SYS-221P-C9RT server features a hybrid backplane supporting 16 hot-swap 2.5-inch drive bays. Eight of these bays are dedicated to SAS drives managed by an integrated Broadcom controller supporting hardware RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, while the remaining eight bays support direct-attach SATA drives. This configuration allows this dual Xeon platform to segregate high-speed database logging on SAS SSDs from bulk storage on SATA drives.

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NTS Elite Command 2U Server with Dual Intel Xeon and 16 Drives

Q: Can we purchase NTS Elite Command 2U Server with Dual Intel Xeon and 16 Drives through federal or SLED contracts?

Yes. NTS quotes NTS Elite Command 2U Server with Dual Intel Xeon and 16 Drives on SEWP V, ITES-4H, GSA MAS, and major SLED cooperatives including OMNIA Partners, NASPO ValuePoint, TIPS, and Texas DIR. Specialists align CLINs, engineering attachments, and delivery milestones to the vehicle your contracting office uses.

Q: How customizable is NTS Elite Command 2U Server with Dual Intel Xeon and 16 Drives, and what is a realistic lead time?

CPU, memory, storage, accelerators, power, and networking are selectable in Configure and Buy, with engineer-to-order options when catalog builds are not enough. Catalog configurations often ship in weeks when silicon is available; custom clusters call out long-lead parts at quote. Every system receives Fremont burn-in, imaging as required, and a documented acceptance package.

MPN SYS-221P-C9RT

2U Mainstream with 5 PCIe 5.0 slots and dual 10GbE LAN

Key capabilities

Dual Socket E (LGA-4677) 5th/4th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors,supports up to 300W TDP
16 DIMM slots, Up to 4TB DDR5-5600MHZ/4800MHz ECC Registered RDIMM
4 PCIe 5.0 x16 Low Profile (LP), 1 PCIe 5.0 x8 Low Profile (LP)
16 hotswap 2.5" drive bays with 8 SAS RAID (0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60) and 8 SATA drive support

1200W Redundant Titanium level Power Supplies

Part#: CMDI002U16

Key applications

High-Density 2U Enterprise Architecture • Dual Intel Xeon • 16 Hot-Swap Drive Bays

The NTS Elite Command 2U Server with Dual Intel Xeon and 16 Drives is offered by New Tech Solutions (RackmountNTS) with end-to-end configuration and engineering support. Based on the Supermicro SYS-221P-C9RT platform, this enterprise rackmount server is designed for virtualization, application and data serving, and compute-intensive applications.

Configure the system to match your workload requirements, including supported processors, memory, storage, networking, and expansion options. NTS helps validate component compatibility, power and cooling requirements, firmware, and drivers before shipment, with configuration and staging support from Fremont, California.

Commercial, federal, defense, and SLED customers can work with NTS to review configuration requirements and procurement options. Where applicable, NTS can help align the proposed bill of materials (BOM) with the relevant contract vehicle and statement of work (SOW).

Share your workload requirements, preferred configuration, rack power budget, and delivery timeline through Contact NTS or Request a Quote. NTS will help identify suitable options, confirm availability and lead times, and prepare a configuration for review.

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From initial configuration through deployment, RackmountNTS provides a coordinated path for system selection, component validation, staging, documentation, and ongoing support—helping customers procure a server configured for their operational requirements.

Product overview

Highlights and workloads for NTS Elite Command 2U Server with Dual Intel Xeon and 16 Drives.

Overview

2U Mainstream with 5 PCIe 5.0 slots and dual 10GbE LAN

Form Factor	2U Rackmount Enclosure: 437 x 89 x 630mm (17.2" x 3.5" x 24.8") Package: 737 x 279 x 983mm (29" x 11" x 38.7")
Processor	Dual Socket E (LGA-4677) 5th Gen Intel® Xeon®4th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors
System Memory	Slot Count: 16 DIMM slots Max Memory (1DPC): Up to 4TB 5600MT/s ECC DDR5 RDIMM
Drive Bays Configuration	Default: Total 16 bays 4 front hot-swap 2.5" NVMe/SAS/SATA drive bays 4 front hot-swap 2.5" SAS/SATA drive bays 8 front hot-swap 2.5" SAS/SATA drive bays (*NVMe/SAS support may require additional storage controller and/or cables, please see the optional parts list for details) M.2: 2 M.2 NVMe slots (M-key) Peripheral Bays: 1 slim DVD bay (optional)
Expansion Slots	Default 4 PCIe 5.0 x16 LP slots 1 PCIe 5.0 x8 LP slot
On-Board Devices	2 RJ45 10GbE
Input / Output	LAN: 1 RJ45 1 GbE Dedicated BMC LAN port USB: 2 USB 2.0 ports (front) 4 USB 3.0 ports (rear) Video: 1 VGA port DOM: 2 SuperDOM (Disk on Module) ports
System Cooling	Fans: Up to 3x 8cm heavy duty fans with optimal fan speed control
Power Supply	2x 1200W Redundant (1 + 1) Titanium Level (96%) Hot-plug power supplies
System BIOS	BIOS Type: AMI 32MB SPI Flash EEPROM
Management	SuperCloud Composer® (SCC); Supermicro Server Manager (SSM); Supermicro Update Manager (SUM); Supermicro SuperDoctor® 5 (SD5); Super Diagnostics Offline (SDO); Supermicro Thin-Agent Service (TAS); SuperServer Automation Assistant (SAA) New!
PC Health Monitoring	CPU: Monitors for CPU Cores, Chipset Voltages, Memory Fan: Fans with tachometer monitoring Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) fan connectors Status monitor for speed control Temperature: Monitoring for CPU and chassis environment Thermal Control for fan connectors
Dimensions and Weight	Weight: Gross Weight: 63 lbs (28.8 kg) Net Weight: 38 lbs (17.4 kg) Available Color: Black
Operating Environment	RoHS Compliant Operating Temperature: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) Non-operating Temperature: -30°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F) Operating Relative Humidity: 8% to 80% (non-condensing) Non-operating Relative Humidity: 8% to 90% (non-condensing)
Motherboard	Super X13DEI-T
Chassis	CSE-213BTS-R1K23LPBP3-1

Why teams choose NTS

Engineer-to-order platforms with U.S. integration, federal contract paths, and workload-aware BOM review — not catalog-only SKUs.

Enterprise rack servers configured for U.S. integration and delivery

Built in the USA

Configuration, burn-in, and rack staging from Fremont, California with nationwide delivery.

Contract-native quoting

ITES-4H, SEWP V, and OMNIA Partners paths with CLIN-ready BOM structure.

Engineer-to-order

Choose CPU, memory, pcie expansion, storage, network, and redundant power per workload.

Rack-ready delivery

Serial capture for CMDB, integration validation, and specialist turn-up support.

Platform at a Glance

2U server chassis staged for factory burn-in and rack-ready deployment

2U Chassis

Custom engineer-to-order 2u chassis featuring rigorous factory burn-in, thermal validation, and seamless rack-ready deployment.

Enterprise server PCIe expansion with NICs, HBAs, and accelerator cards

Enterprise Expansion

High-bandwidth PCIe Gen 4/5 expansion slots supporting high-speed NICs, SAS/SATA/NVMe HBAs, and dedicated hardware accelerators.

U.S. Integration

Secure U.S.-based configuration, multi-point validation, and compliant logistics tailored for federal, defense, and SLED programs.

Procurement specialist preparing federal and SLED contract quotes

Contract Quoting

Streamlined procurement via ITES-4H, NASA SEWP V, and SLED cooperative contracts with pre-negotiated pricing.

Delivery & Integration Lifecycle

From initial BOM design to production-ready deployment, our dedicated engineering team manages the complete lifecycle of your NTS Elite Command 2U Server with Dual Intel Xeon and 16 Drives.

NTS engineers staging server racks with structured cabling before datacenter deployment

Build & Burn-In
Precision factory assembly, custom firmware baselining, rigorous stress testing, and comprehensive asset documentation prior to shipment.
Rack Integration
Structured cabling, optimized power distribution, and comprehensive in-rack validation aligned with your specific data center standards.
Image & Tag
Custom OS/hypervisor imaging, host-name provisioning, and automated serial/asset tag capture for seamless CMDB and ITAM integration.
Deliver & Support
Secure, coordinated logistics combined with post-delivery engineering support to ensure rapid, hassle-free site turn-up.

Enterprise server architecture with compute, storage, and expansion tiers

System Architecture

NTS Elite Command 2U Server with Dual Intel Xeon and 16 Drives is a high-density, storage-optimized platform engineered for sustained I/O throughput, front-serviceable hot-swap drive bays, and seamless capacity scaling without disruptive forklift upgrades.

Right-size CPU, memory, and I/O in an engineer-to-order BOM — validated and burn-tested in Fremont before ship
Add NICs, HBAs, and accelerators through PCIe expansion without chassis constraints
Scale east-west and cluster traffic on 10/25/100GbE-class networking without platform upgrades
Match storage latency to workload — NVMe, SAS, or SATA tiers in the same chassis
Keep mission workloads online with redundant power and cooling for 24×7 operation
Image, monitor, and troubleshoot remotely from day one via IPMI / BMC

Federal procurement specialist reviewing contract compliance documentation alongside secure server integration

Procurement & Compliance

Procure NTS Elite Command 2U Server with Dual Intel Xeon and 16 Drives through SEWP V, ITES-4H, and SLED cooperative contracts. Benefit from CLIN-ready BOM structures, full compliance documentation, and secure delivery coordinated by our Fremont integration specialists.

Acquire federal, DoD, and public-sector quotes precisely mapped to your contract CLINs, funding cycles, and periods of performance
Access complete Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliance and country-of-origin documentation for seamless contracting officer approval
Streamline agency acquisition reviews with detailed Energy Star ratings and power-efficiency metrics
Maintain strict property accountability with pre-captured serial numbers, MAC addresses, and custom asset tags for audit-ready tracking
Ensure compliance with FIPS 140-3 and NIST SP 800-53 security standards through pre-award engineering consultations
Coordinate secure, scheduled delivery windows directly with your ACO or COR, arriving fully integrated and rack-ready

SEWP V ITES-4H SLED Cooperatives CLIN-ready BOM Fremont, CA

Contract vehicles for this SKU are listed under Available through next to the product image. Explore SEWP V, ITES-4H, GSA, and SLED procurement paths →

Ideal Use Cases

Enterprise deployment scenarios where NTS Elite Command 2U Server with Dual Intel Xeon and 16 Drives delivers optimal price-performance, high reliability, and simplified serviceability.

Virtualization

Consolidate VMs with predictable CPU and I/O headroom.

Enterprise application hosting on NTS dual-socket servers

Enterprise Applications

Run ERP, databases, and line-of-business stacks.

Compact NTS systems for edge and ROBO deployments

Edge & ROBO

Deploy closer to users with a compact rack footprint.

Research Computing

Support engineering and scientific simulation tiers.

Private Cloud

On-prem IaaS with configurable compute and storage.

VDI session hosts on NTS rack and tower platforms

VDI

Session density with balanced CPU, GPU, and storage.

Common workload profiles

Typical deployment patterns aligned to NTS Elite Command 2U Server with Dual Intel Xeon and 16 Drives capacity, I/O profile, and service tiers.

Next Steps

Move from evaluation to a validated deployment for NTS Elite Command 2U Server with Dual Intel Xeon and 16 Drives — engineer-to-order BOMs, contract pricing, and rack-ready integration from one U.S. program team.

Configure and quote engineer-to-order BOM for NTS Elite Command 2U Server with Dual Intel Xeon and 16 Drives

U.S. integration in Fremont, CA · SEWP V & ITES-4H quoting · Engineer-to-order lead times on request

Frequently Asked Questions

Common technical and procurement topics for NTS Elite Command 2U Server with Dual Intel Xeon and 16 Drives. Additional questions are handled by our specialists and knowledge base.

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Built & Supported in the USA Factory-aligned configuration, validation, burn-in, and rack integration from Fremont, CA — with nationwide logistics for federal and commercial programs.
Nationwide Coverage Delivery and post-sales engineering across all U.S. regions — defense, civilian agency, higher education, and commercial data center.
Contract-Native Quoting CLIN-aligned BOMs for ITES-4H, SEWP V, and SLED cooperative vehicles — view all contract paths.
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NTS Elite Command 2U Server with Dual Intel Xeon and 16 Drives