AsRock 1U4LW-X470 1U Rackmount Server Barebone

Overview

The AsRock 1U4LW-X470 is a 1U rackmount server barebone built around AMD's AM4 socket, giving you a path to Ryzen desktop-class processors in a rack-mount chassis instead of forcing you into a proprietary server CPU line. This is a barebone platform, not a plug-and-play appliance — you're getting the chassis, motherboard, and power delivery engineered together as a matched system, with CPU, memory, and storage left to the integrator to spec for the workload. That approach fits shops standing up VMS recording nodes, edge compute for camera analytics, or lightweight virtualization hosts where AM4's price-to-core-count ratio beats server-class Epyc or Xeon platforms for smaller deployments. The 1U4LW-X470 (often searched as 1U4LW X470) ships as a 1U form factor at 30.50 x 24.90 x 8.50 inches and 34.20 lb, so plan your rack elevation and two-person lift accordingly before it lands on the dock.

Key Features

• AMD AM4 Socket Support: Lets you deploy Ryzen desktop processors instead of locking into pricier server-specific silicon — a real cost advantage when you're building out multiple recording or analytics nodes and core count matters more than dual-socket scaling.
• 1U Rack Form Factor: Standard 1U height means it drops into existing 19-inch rack elevations alongside your NVRs, switches, and UPS gear without eating extra rack units you don't have to spare in a packed server room.
• 30.50 x 24.90 x 8.50 in Chassis: The 24.90-inch depth is longer than a typical 1U network appliance — measure your rack's usable depth (including cable management and rear PDU clearance) before ordering, since this will not fit shallow wall-mount or half-depth racks.
• 34.20 lb Barebone Weight: That's before you add CPU, RAM, drives, and a full complement of expansion cards, so budget rail kit and rack load capacity with headroom rather than cutting it close to your rack's per-U weight rating.
• Barebone Configuration: Buying barebone means you control the CPU tier, memory capacity, and storage mix instead of paying for a fixed configuration you don't need — useful when sizing a box specifically for a known camera-count / retention-day target.

Integration & Compatibility

Because the 1U4LW-X470 is AM4-based rather than tied to a server CPU socket, plan your processor purchase separately and confirm BIOS-supported Ryzen models before committing to a specific chip. As a barebone chassis, it pairs naturally with rack infrastructure you're likely already speccing — see network video recorders if this unit is filling a recording-node role, and review a PoE switch lineup if it's feeding camera traffic into this box. For teams sizing storage and retention on a build like this, the storage and retention planning guide walks through drive count and capacity math before you finalize the parts list. Browse the full AsRock catalog for compatible accessories, and check rack mount accessories for rail kits sized to this chassis's 24.90-inch depth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What CPUs work with the 1U4LW-X470?

A: The 1U4LW-X470 uses an AMD AM4 socket, supporting AM4-compatible Ryzen desktop processors. Confirm specific CPU model support against current BIOS revisions before purchasing a processor.

Q: Does the 1U4LW-X470 include a CPU, RAM, or drives?

A: No — this is a barebone platform. It ships as chassis, motherboard, and power delivery only; CPU, memory, and storage are specified and installed separately.

Q: How much rack depth do I need for the 1U4LW-X470?

A: The chassis measures 30.50 x 24.90 x 8.50 inches (L x W x H). Confirm your rack's usable depth, including rear cable clearance, before ordering.

Q: How much does the 1U4LW-X470 weigh?

A: 34.20 lb as a bare chassis, before CPU, RAM, drives, or expansion cards are installed. Factor this into rail kit and per-U rack load planning.

Q: Where is the 1U4LW-X470 manufactured?

A: Country of origin is Taiwan (TW), per manufacturer data.

Eden Phillips

What stands out on the 1U4LW-X470 is the AM4 socket in a 1U rack chassis — that's an unusual pairing since most 1U server boards lock you into Epyc or Xeon-D. If you're sizing a VMS recording node or an analytics edge box where core count matters more than dual-socket headroom, AM4 desktop Ryzen pricing changes the math.

Technical Highlights:

• AMD AM4 Socket: Opens up the full Ryzen desktop lineup instead of restricting you to server-specific CPU SKUs, which typically cost more per core.
• 1U Form Factor at 30.50 x 24.90 x 8.50 in: Standard rack height, but the 24.90-inch depth runs longer than most 1U appliances — verify usable rack depth before you order rails.
• 34.20 lb Bare Chassis: That's chassis weight only; once you populate CPU, RAM, and multiple drives, plan for meaningfully more when calculating rack load and shipping.

Deployment Considerations:

• Because this ships as a barebone, you're responsible for pairing a supported AM4 Ryzen CPU and confirming BIOS compatibility before racking it — don't assume every AM4 chip is validated on this board.
• The 24.90-inch depth is the gotcha here — it's deeper than a typical 1U network appliance, so measure your cabinet's clear depth including rear cable management before this shows up on your dock.

Solid fit for an integrator building a dedicated AM4-based VMS recording node or analytics edge server for a mid-size camera deployment, where the 1U4LW-X470's rack-standard footprint needs to slot in next to existing NVR and switch gear.