AsRock 1U2N-F/GENOA2 Dual-Node 1U Rack Server Barebone

Overview

The AsRock 1U2N-F/GENOA2 is a 1U dual-node rack server barebone engineered around AMD EPYC "Genoa" processor support, giving you two independent compute nodes inside a single 1U chassis. For integrators building out video management server clusters, recording farms, or virtualization hosts where rack space is the constraint, the 1U2N-F/GENOA2 (often searched as 1U2N F/GENOA2) packs twice the compute density into the same footprint as a standard single-node 1U server. At roughly 33.90 x 17.60 x 1.70 in (L x W x H), it slots into a standard 19-inch rack without eating extra U space, which matters when you're stacking recording servers, switches, and NVR appliances in a single cabinet.

Key Features

• Dual-node 1U architecture: two independently serviceable compute nodes in one chassis means you get failover-friendly separation — one node can be pulled for maintenance without powering down the second — while only consuming a single rack unit of physical space.
• AMD EPYC Genoa platform support: built for the Genoa generation of EPYC processors, positioning this barebone for workloads that benefit from high core counts per socket — useful when a single video management server needs to handle heavy concurrent stream ingestion or transcoding alongside storage services.
• Rack-optimized 1U form factor: at 1.70 in of height, it fits standard rack spacing so you're not sacrificing extra U slots to get two-node redundancy, which keeps cabinet layouts predictable when planning around network video recorders and switch stacks.
• Barebone platform flexibility: as a barebone chassis, it ships ready for you to configure memory, storage, and networking to the workload — letting an integrator right-size a build for a VMS server versus a general compute node rather than paying for fixed specs you don't need.

Integration & Compatibility

As a barebone platform, the 1U2N-F/GENOA2 is intended to be built out by the integrator or systems house — pair it with your own memory, storage, and NIC selection to match the target workload. In surveillance and security infrastructure contexts, dual-node EPYC density like this is commonly deployed as a backend for clustered NVR or VMS software, or as a compute node behind a camera deployment where server-side analytics or long-term archiving demands more CPU headroom than a single-node 1U server can offer. Review your PoE network switch uplink capacity and storage architecture before finalizing a build — a dual-node chassis this dense will pull more aggregate bandwidth than a single-node equivalent. For guidance on right-sizing compute and storage for a video infrastructure buildout, consult a storage and retention planning guide before finalizing rack layout.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What does "1U2N" mean on the AsRock 1U2N-F/GENOA2?

A: It indicates a 1U rack chassis housing two independent server nodes (2N), each a separately serviceable compute unit within the single 1U enclosure.

Q: What processors does the 1U2N-F/GENOA2 support?

A: It is built for AMD EPYC "Genoa" generation processors.

Q: Does the 1U2N-F/GENOA2 include memory, storage, or a CPU?

A: No — this is a barebone platform. Memory, storage, networking, and processors are configured separately to match your workload.

Q: How much rack space does the 1U2N-F/GENOA2 take up?

A: It occupies a single 1U rack slot at approximately 33.90 x 17.60 x 1.70 in (L x W x H) while housing two compute nodes.

Ted Perry

The dual-node layout on the AsRock 1U2N-F/GENOA2 is the detail that gets my attention — two EPYC Genoa-class nodes sharing one 1U chassis is a real rack-density play, and I spec these when a client's cabinet is already tight on U space but still needs headroom for a VMS backend or an analytics compute cluster.

Technical Highlights:

• Dual-node design: two independent nodes in a single 1U (1.70 in height) chassis roughly doubles compute-per-U versus a standard single-node 1U server, which matters when cabinet space runs out before compute demand does.
• AMD EPYC Genoa support: positions each node for high core-count workloads, relevant when a recording server also needs to run transcoding or analytics alongside stream ingestion.
• Rack footprint: at 33.90 x 17.60 x 1.70 in, it holds standard 1U rack depth and height conventions, so it drops into existing rack elevations without requalifying your cabinet layout.

Deployment Considerations:

• Because this ships as a barebone, budget separately for memory, drives, and NICs — the 1U2N-F/GENOA2 platform cost doesn't include a working system out of the box.
• Two nodes in one chassis means shared power and cooling infrastructure — confirm your rack's PDU and airflow budget can handle dual-node load before committing the U space.

I'd put the 1U2N-F/GENOA2 in front of a client consolidating a multi-server VMS backend into fewer rack units — for example replacing two single-node 1U EPYC servers with one dual-node chassis to free up a full U of rack space for future camera or storage expansion.