AsRock 4U36L6E-MILAN2/2T 4U 36-Bay Dual Socket EPYC Storage Server Barebone
Overview
The AsRock 4U36L6E-MILAN2/2T is a 4U rackmount storage server barebone built around dual Socket SP3 AMD EPYC 7002/7003 "Milan" series processors. This is a barebone platform — chassis, motherboard, backplane, and power infrastructure — sized for organizations that need to build out a high-capacity recording or storage node rather than buy a fixed-configuration appliance. At roughly 91.84 lb and 38.19 x 23.62 x 20.28 in (L x W x H), the 4U36L6E-MILAN2/2T is a full rack-depth, multi-bay chassis meant for a data center or dedicated server room rack, not a wiring closet. The model number 4U36L6E-MILAN2/2T (often searched as 4U36L6E MILAN2/2T) tells you the shape of the platform at a glance: 4U form factor, 36-bay storage density, and dual-port 2x 10GbE-class networking implied by the "2T" designation.
Key Features
- Dual Socket SP3 (AMD EPYC): Two-socket EPYC support means you can scale core count and memory bandwidth to match a heavy VMS analytics load or a dense object-storage workload — a single-socket board runs out of PCIe lanes and memory channels well before a dual-EPYC platform does.
- 4U 36-bay chassis: Thirty-six drive bays in one chassis lets you consolidate storage that would otherwise span multiple 2U or 3U nodes, cutting rack unit count and simplifying cabling and switch port budget for large-scale recording archives or backup targets.
- 38.19 x 23.62 x 20.28 in footprint: Confirm rack depth before ordering — at over 38 inches long this unit needs a deep-frame rack; measure clearance behind the rack door and against PDUs or cable managers before racking.
- 91.84 lb bare chassis weight: Plan for a rack-rated lift or a second technician when installing — this is the barebone weight before drives, RAM, or CPUs are added, so the fully populated unit will weigh meaningfully more.
- Country of origin: Taiwan: Factory-new build sourced through standard commercial channels — relevant for buyers tracking supply chain origin on infrastructure hardware purchases.
Integration & Compatibility
As a barebone platform, the 4U36L6E-MILAN2/2T is intended to be configured with EPYC 7002/7003-series processors, ECC memory, and a drive complement matched to your storage-capacity and RAID design goals. This makes it a fit for teams building a custom network video recorder or storage node behind a VMS deployment, rather than buyers who want a turnkey NVR appliance. Before specifying this platform, review your network video recorders requirements against a build-your-own approach, and plan your storage and retention targets so drive count and RAID level are set before the chassis is populated. Pair the finished server with PoE network switches sized to the camera count feeding it, and browse the broader AsRock server lineup if a different bay count or rack height fits your rack elevation plan better. For camera-side planning that determines how much of this chassis's 36 bays you'll actually need, see the IP camera buying guide before finalizing drive count.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What processors does the 4U36L6E-MILAN2/2T support?
A: It's a dual Socket SP3 barebone built for AMD EPYC processors, letting you scale to two CPUs for heavier workloads.
Q: How many drive bays does the 4U36L6E-MILAN2/2T have?
A: The chassis is a 4U 36-bay design, indicated by "36" in the model number.
Q: How much does the 4U36L6E-MILAN2/2T weigh?
A: The bare barebone unit weighs 91.84 lb before drives, memory, or CPUs are installed.
Q: What are the dimensions of the 4U36L6E-MILAN2/2T?
A: 38.19 x 23.62 x 20.28 in (L x W x H) — confirm rack depth before ordering.
Q: Where is the 4U36L6E-MILAN2/2T manufactured?
A: Taiwan is the listed country of origin.
The 4U36L6E-MILAN2/2T crosses my desk whenever a buyer needs to consolidate storage for a large multi-site VMS deployment rather than run several smaller NVRs. Dual Socket SP3 support and a 36-bay 4U chassis are the two numbers that matter here — this is a build platform, not an appliance.
Technical Highlights:
- Dual Socket SP3: two EPYC sockets give you the core count and PCIe lane budget to run RAID controllers, 10GbE NICs, and heavy transcode or analytics workloads simultaneously without contention.
- 36 drive bays in 4U: that bay density lets one chassis replace two or three smaller nodes, which matters when rack space and switch port count are the actual constraint, not just raw storage capacity.
- 91.84 lb bare weight, 38.19 x 23.62 x 20.28 in: plan the rack slot and lift accordingly — this is a deep, heavy chassis before you've added a single drive.
Deployment Considerations:
- Because this ships as a barebone, budget separately for EPYC CPUs, ECC memory, and the drive complement — the 4U36L6E-MILAN2/2T price reflects chassis and board, not a populated system.
- Watch rack depth: at over 38 inches, verify clearance against cable arms and PDUs in your specific rack before ordering — this won't fit a standard-depth network rack.
I'd spec the 4U36L6E-MILAN2/2T for a central storage node behind a multi-building camera deployment where 36 bays of consolidated capacity beats running several separate 2U recorders on the same rack.
