AsRock 1U4LW-X570 1U Rackmount Server Barebone

Overview

The AsRock 1U4LW-X570 is a 1U rackmount server barebone built around a single AM4 socket, positioned for integrators who need to build out a compact recording or edge-compute node without committing to a pre-configured system. As a barebone, it ships as the chassis and platform foundation — you supply the AM4 processor, memory, and storage drives to match the workload, whether that's a VMS server, an NVR build for a mid-size camera count, or a general-purpose rack compute node. At 31.10 x 25.20 x 9.05 inches and 35.50 lb, it's a full-depth 1U chassis meant for a standard 4-post server rack, not a shallow wall-mount enclosure. Sourced through channel-direct sourcing with no grey-market, no parallel imports, this is factory-new AsRock hardware manufactured in Taiwan.

Key Features

• Single Socket AM4 (PGA): gives you a direct upgrade path across the AM4 processor stack, which matters when you're sizing a barebone for future workload growth — swap in a higher-core-count chip later without replatforming the chassis.
• 4 Drive Bays: four bays means real RAID options (mirroring or striping) for an NVR or VMS deployment where a single failed drive shouldn't take down recording — plan your RAID level around this bay count before you spec drives.
• 1U Rack Form Factor: a single rack unit keeps density high in a shared server cabinet — relevant when rack space is shared with switches, UPS gear, and other infrastructure and every U counts.
• 31.10 x 25.20 x 9.05 in chassis: the 25.2-inch depth is longer than many entry 1U chassis — confirm your rack's usable depth (front rail to rear obstruction, cable management arms, PDUs) before ordering to avoid a fit surprise at install.
• 35.50 lb bare weight: that's before drives, PSU load, and populated RAM/CPU — plan rail kit and rack load capacity accordingly, especially if you're stacking multiple units in the same cabinet.
• Barebone Configuration: because CPU, RAM, and drives are added at build time, you control the bill of materials — useful for matching exact VMS vendor hardware recommendations or right-sizing cost against a known camera count and retention target instead of paying for a fixed pre-built spec.

Integration & Compatibility

As an AM4 platform, the 1U4LW-X570 pairs with the broad AM4 CPU lineup for integrators standardizing on a single socket type across a deployment fleet. This barebone fits well alongside a broader network video recorders build-out, or as the compute base for a self-built VMS server sitting next to IP cameras on the same network. If you're speccing storage and retention for the four onboard bays, our storage and retention planning guide walks through capacity math against camera count and frame rate. For rack power and cabling on a 1U build like this, review our PoE and network planning guide before finalizing your switch and power layout. The broader AsRock catalog includes other barebone and motherboard configurations if a 4-bay 1U doesn't match your bay-count or rack-depth requirements — and pairing this chassis with a rack-mount PoE switch keeps camera power and compute in the same U-count footprint.

When to Choose a Different Model

If four drive bays isn't enough headroom for your retention target or RAID plan, look at a higher-bay-count AsRock rackmount barebone in the same family before committing to this 4-bay configuration. If your rack has limited usable depth, confirm chassis depth against a shallower AsRock 1U option rather than assuming this 25.2-inch-deep unit will fit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the 1U4LW-X570 include a CPU, RAM, or drives?

A: No — the 1U4LW-X570 is a barebone chassis and platform. It ships with the AM4 socket motherboard and chassis; CPU, memory, and storage drives are added separately to match your workload.

Q: How many drive bays does the 1U4LW-X570 support?

A: Four drive bays, giving room for RAID configurations commonly used in NVR and VMS server builds.

Q: What CPU socket does the 1U4LW-X570 use?

A: A single AM4 (PGA) socket, compatible with the AM4 processor lineup.

Q: What are the dimensions and weight of the 1U4LW-X570?

A: 31.10 x 25.20 x 9.05 inches (L x W x H) and 35.50 lb bare chassis weight — confirm rack depth clearance before ordering.

Q: Where is the 1U4LW-X570 manufactured?

A: Taiwan, sourced through channel-direct sourcing with no grey-market or parallel imports.

Q: Is the 1U4LW-X570 rack-mountable in a standard server rack?

A: Yes, it is a 1U rack form factor designed for standard rackmount installation.

Eden Phillips

The AM4 socket on the 1U4LW-X570 is what makes this barebone interesting for a build-your-own NVR or VMS host — you're not locked to a fixed CPU tier, you pick the chip that matches your channel count and analytics load. I've spec'd similar 4-bay 1U platforms as the compute base under a mid-size camera deployment where a pre-built appliance was either underpowered or overpriced for the actual workload.

Technical Highlights:

• 4 drive bays: enough for a RAID 5 or RAID 10 array on a recording server — plan bay count against your retention math before selecting drive capacity.
• Single AM4 socket (PGA): lets you scale CPU choice to workload — a lighter chip for basic recording, a higher-core part if you're running VMS analytics on the same box.
• 35.50 lb, 31.10 x 25.20 x 9.05 in chassis: the 25.2-inch depth is on the longer side for 1U — measure your rack's usable depth before ordering, especially in shallower network racks.

Deployment Considerations:

• Because this is a barebone, budget separately for CPU, RAM, drives, and any OS/VMS licensing — the sticker price on the 1U4LW-X570 chassis is only the platform cost.
• Watch chassis depth against rack clearance — at over 25 inches deep, cable arms and rear PDUs in a tighter cabinet can be a tight fit.

This is a fit for an integrator standing up a dedicated recording or compute node for a mid-size camera deployment who wants control over the CPU/RAM/drive spec rather than a locked pre-built NVR appliance.