Tyan B8056T70AE26HR 2U AMD EPYC 9004 Server

Overview

The Tyan B8056T70AE26HR is a 2U rack-mount server platform built around AMD's EPYC 9004 Series (4th Gen) processor family. At 37 x 23 x 13 inches and 67 lb, this is a full-depth 2U chassis designed for rack rooms and data closets that need dense compute without stepping up to a 4U or tower footprint. For integrators speccing back-end infrastructure to sit behind a VMS deployment, recording farm, or general enterprise compute stack, the B8056T70AE26HR gives you a 4th Gen EPYC-class foundation without locking you into a proprietary chassis ecosystem. It ships as a bare platform for configuration around the target workload — CPU, memory, storage, and networking are chosen to fit the deployment, which is the normal path for AMD EPYC 9004 platforms at this tier.

Key Features

• AMD EPYC 9004 Series (4th Gen) Platform Support: 4th Gen EPYC brings higher core counts and DDR5 memory support versus prior-generation EPYC platforms — the right call when you're consolidating recording, analytics, or virtualization workloads onto fewer physical boxes instead of scaling out horizontally.
• 2U Rack Form Factor: A 2U chassis fits standard 19-inch racks and keeps you at a lower rack-unit cost than 4U alternatives, while still leaving more internal volume for drive bays and expansion cards than a 1U design allows — relevant if your build needs multiple storage devices or add-in cards alongside the CPU.
• 37 x 23 x 13 in Chassis Dimensions: Confirm rack depth before ordering — at 23 inches deep, this unit needs full-depth rack rail support; shallow or wall-mount rack enclosures common in smaller IT closets won't clear it.
• 67 lb Unit Weight: Plan rail kit and rack loading accordingly — at 67 lb bare, this is a two-person lift once drives, memory, and a CPU/heatsink are installed, and it factors into total rack weight budgets on multi-unit deployments.
• Taiwan (TW) Manufacturing Origin: Country of origin is documented as Taiwan, which matters for federal and state procurement processes that require origin disclosure as part of a bid package.

Integration & Compatibility

As an AMD EPYC 9004-based platform, the B8056T70AE26HR is a natural fit as the compute layer behind a network video recorders deployment, a virtualization host, or general enterprise server duty — the CPU generation determines which DDR5 memory kits and PCIe Gen5 add-in cards you can pair with it, so confirm compatible components against Tyan's platform documentation before finalizing a build sheet. Because this ships as a base platform rather than a fixed-configuration appliance, pair it with a network storage plan if the deployment needs dedicated recording or archive capacity beyond onboard drive bays. For teams building out a full rack, review a VMS architecture guide before finalizing CPU and memory selection — sizing compute to camera count and retention policy up front avoids a mid-project hardware swap. The Tyan B8056T70AE26HR belongs in the broader server lineup for buyers standardizing on AMD EPYC across a facility, and pairs naturally with a PoE switch selection when the server is feeding a camera network directly. Browse the full Tyan server catalog for related EPYC 9004 chassis options in different rack heights.

What's in the Box

Documented evidence does not confirm included accessories beyond the base chassis platform — confirm rail kit and cable inclusion at time of quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What processor family does the B8056T70AE26HR support?

A: The B8056T70AE26HR is built for AMD EPYC 9004 Series (4th Gen) processors.

Q: What rack height is the B8056T70AE26HR?

A: It is a 2U rack-mount chassis, measuring 37 x 23 x 13 inches.

Q: How much does the B8056T70AE26HR weigh?

A: The base unit weighs 67 lb — factor this into rail kit and rack loading plans.

Q: Where is the B8056T70AE26HR manufactured?

A: Country of origin is documented as Taiwan (TW).

Q: Does the B8056T70AE26HR ship with CPU, memory, and drives installed?

A: Evidence does not confirm a pre-configured build — treat this as a base platform to configure around your workload and confirm exact included components at time of quote.

Marty Allison

The B8056T70AE26HR is one I'd spec when a project calls for AMD's EPYC 9004 Series muscle in a 2U footprint rather than 1U or 4U. At 37 x 23 x 13 inches, it's a full-depth chassis — I've seen integrators try to shoehorn full-depth 2U servers into shallow network racks and it doesn't end well.

Technical Highlights:

• AMD EPYC 9004 (4th Gen) Platform: This generation moved to DDR5 memory and PCIe Gen5, so budget for current-generation memory kits — don't try to reuse EPYC 7002/7003-era DDR4 sticks on this board.
• 2U Form Factor: Splits the difference between 1U density and 4U expansion room — a sensible pick when you need more than one or two drive bays but don't need a full tower's worth of PCIe slots.
• 67 lb Bare Weight: That's before CPU, heatsink, memory, and drives go in — plan for a two-person rack install and confirm your rail kit's load rating covers the fully populated weight.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm rack depth clearance before ordering — at 23 inches deep, this needs full-depth rails, not a shallow wall-mount enclosure.
• This is a platform-level SKU, not a fixed-configuration appliance — memory, storage, and NIC selection all need to be matched to the target workload (recording server, VMS host, or general virtualization) before the build sheet is final.

I'd put the B8056T70AE26HR on the short list for a data closet build where someone's consolidating an aging recording server or virtualization host onto current-generation EPYC silicon, and needs the 2U's extra bay count over a 1U alternative.