Tyan B4980G24V4H 1U Rack Server Barebone

Overview

The Tyan B4980G24V4H is a 1U rack-mountable server barebone built around an AMD Opteron platform with integrated Gigabit Ethernet. As a barebone chassis, it gives integrators a rack-ready foundation — sheet metal, motherboard, and core I/O — without locking you into a pre-configured memory, storage, or CPU loadout. That makes the B4980G24V4H a fit for shops that spec their own RAM, drives, and processor SKUs to match a specific workload, whether that's a recording server, a virtualization host, or a dedicated application node.

Key Features

• 1U Rack Form Factor: Consumes a single rack unit, which matters when you're stacking compute density in a data closet or edge rack with limited vertical space — more nodes per cabinet without going to a taller chassis.
• AMD Opteron Platform: Opteron server-class silicon targets multi-threaded workloads and 24/7 duty cycles rather than desktop-class parts, which is the baseline expectation for anything living in a rack.
• Integrated Gigabit Ethernet: Onboard GbE means you're not burning a PCIe slot on a NIC just to get the server talking to your network — one less card to source, install, and troubleshoot.
• 42 lb Chassis Weight: Worth knowing before you order rack rails or plan a solo install — at 42 lb this is a two-person lift for most techs, and your rack and rail kit need to be rated accordingly.

Integration & Compatibility

As a barebone, the B4980G24V4H is designed to be finished out with compatible memory, storage, and a supported Opteron processor before it's production-ready — plan your CPU, RAM, and drive sourcing alongside the chassis itself rather than assuming a turnkey build. If you're speccing this into a broader deployment, pair it with a network video recorder or application-specific build plan so the barebone's role in the stack is defined before it ships. For guidance on matching compute density to rack space and power budget, a PoE and network planning guide covers adjacent infrastructure considerations. Browse the full Tyan server line for related barebone and complete-system options, and check network switches if you're building out the rack this server will live in.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the B4980G24V4H come with CPU, RAM, and storage installed?

A: No — this is a barebone chassis. It ships as the 1U rack platform with integrated Gigabit Ethernet; processor, memory, and drives are sourced and installed separately to match your workload.

Q: How much does the B4980G24V4H weigh?

A: The chassis weighs 42 lb. Plan for a two-person lift and rails rated for that weight.

Q: What rack space does the B4980G24V4H require?

A: It's a 1U form factor, occupying a single rack unit.

Q: What networking does the B4980G24V4H include?

A: It has integrated Gigabit Ethernet on the motherboard.

Karl Wilson

The B4980G24V4H is a 1U Opteron barebone, and the detail I flag first for integrators is that it's a barebone — 42 lb of rack-ready chassis and motherboard with onboard Gigabit Ethernet, but no CPU, RAM, or drives loaded from the factory.

Technical Highlights:

• 1U Form Factor: Single rack unit footprint — plan cabinet density accordingly if you're stacking multiple nodes.
• Integrated Gigabit Ethernet: Onboard NIC frees a PCIe slot for storage controllers or additional networking instead of a base NIC card.
• 42 lb Chassis: Confirm your rail kit and rack weight rating before installation — this isn't a one-person unbox-and-slide job.

Deployment Considerations:

• Because it's a barebone, budget separately for an Opteron processor, memory, and drives compatible with the platform before treating this as a deployable unit.
• Confirm your rack's rail compatibility and available power circuit ahead of delivery — 1U chassis density adds up fast across multiple units.

Good fit for an integrator who's already speccing an Opteron-based build-out — a recording or application server going into a rack where you control the CPU, RAM, and storage bill of materials rather than buying a fixed configuration.