Tyan B8226G24V4H 1U Rack-Mount AMD Opteron Server Barebone

Overview

The Tyan B8226G24V4H is a 1U rack-mountable server barebone built around the AMD Opteron platform with onboard Gigabit Ethernet. As a barebone chassis, the B8226G24V4H ships as the structural and electrical foundation of the server — chassis, backplane, and motherboard tray configured for AMD Opteron processors — so you supply the CPUs, memory, and storage drives to match the workload, whether that's a recording server for a video management system, a domain controller, or a dedicated compute node in a rack you're already standardizing on. At 41 lb and sized at 35.5 x 23 x 9 in (L x W x H), this is a full-depth 1U chassis intended for a standard 4-post rack with rail support, not a shallow-depth or wall-mount enclosure.

Key Features

• 1U rack-mount form factor: Consumes a single rack unit, which matters when you're budgeting vertical rack space across a multi-server deployment — you can stack more B8226G24V4H units per rack than a 2U or tower alternative before running out of room.
• AMD Opteron platform support: Built for AMD's server-class Opteron processor line, giving you multi-socket, multi-core headroom for workloads like transcoding, database serving, or running a video management platform where core count directly affects how many camera streams you can process.
• Onboard Gigabit Ethernet: Integrated GbE networking means you're not burning a PCIe slot on a network card just to get the server talking to your switch — that slot stays open for a storage controller, capture card, or additional NIC instead.
• 35.5 x 23 x 9 in chassis footprint: The 23-in width and 9-in height are standard 1U server dimensions, but the 35.5-in depth is long — confirm your rack and cable management arms have the clearance before ordering, since a shallow rack will not accommodate this chassis.
• 41 lb chassis weight: Heavier than a typical bare 1U chassis, consistent with the multi-socket AMD Opteron backplane and full-length tray — plan for two-person handling during rack installation and make sure your rail kit is rated for the loaded weight once drives and PSUs are installed.
• Barebone configuration model: Because CPU, RAM, and drives are not pre-installed, you control the bill of materials — useful when you already have Opteron processors or memory on hand from a refresh cycle, or when compliance requirements dictate sourcing specific components separately.

Integration & Compatibility

The B8226G24V4H's onboard Gigabit Ethernet gives it a direct path onto any standard network segment without additional NIC provisioning, which simplifies planning when you're racking it alongside switches from your network switch lineup. Because this is an AMD Opteron platform, confirm processor and memory compatibility against Tyan's part-specific documentation before purchasing components — Opteron socket types and supported memory vary by generation. If you're deploying the B8226G24V4H as part of a larger surveillance or IT infrastructure build, pair it with rack-mount network video recorders or existing server infrastructure it needs to sit alongside, and review a PoE planning guide if this server will be powering or receiving feeds from PoE-connected edge devices on the same network. The B8226G24V4H is listed under Tyan's Tyan server hardware line, which is worth browsing if you need a different chassis depth, rack unit height, or CPU platform for adjacent racks.

What's in the Box

As a barebone chassis, the B8226G24V4H ships without CPU, memory, or drives installed — verify exact included accessories (rail kit, power cords) at time of order, since barebone packaging varies by configuration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the B8226G24V4H come with a CPU and RAM installed?

A: No. The B8226G24V4H is a barebone server — it ships as the chassis, backplane, and motherboard tray configured for AMD Opteron processors, with CPU, memory, and storage sourced and installed separately.

Q: How much rack depth do I need for the B8226G24V4H?

A: The chassis measures 35.5 in deep, 23 in wide, and 9 in tall. Confirm your rack has sufficient depth clearance, including cable management, before ordering.

Q: What networking does the B8226G24V4H include?

A: It has onboard Gigabit Ethernet, so no separate network card is required for basic connectivity.

Q: How much does the B8226G24V4H weigh?

A: The barebone chassis weighs 41 lb. Loaded weight will increase once CPUs, memory, drives, and power supplies are installed — factor this into rail kit selection.

Q: What CPU platform does the B8226G24V4H support?

A: It's built for the AMD Opteron server processor platform.

James Everett

The B8226G24V4H is one of those barebones that gets specified when someone already has a stack of AMD Opteron processors from a prior refresh and needs a rack chassis to put them in. At 35.5 in deep, this is not a chassis you drop into a shallow-depth rack without checking clearance first.

Technical Highlights:

• 1U form factor: Single rack unit footprint keeps density high when you're racking multiple B8226G24V4H units together — plan power and cooling per unit rather than assuming shared headroom.
• Onboard Gigabit Ethernet: Frees a PCIe slot that would otherwise go to a NIC, leaving room for a RAID controller or capture card depending on the workload.
• 41 lb chassis weight: Heavier than a stripped-down 1U shell, which tells you the backplane and tray are built for a multi-socket Opteron load — budget for two-person lift during install.

Deployment Considerations:

• Because it's a barebone, CPU and memory compatibility need to be confirmed against Tyan's Opteron-generation documentation before you buy components — mismatched sockets are the most common barebone ordering mistake.
• The 35.5-in depth is longer than many standard rack templates assume — measure your rack's usable depth, including PDU and cable arm clearance, before this ships.

Reach for the B8226G24V4H when you're standardizing a rack on AMD Opteron and already have processors and memory sourced — it's the chassis, not the compute, so plan the rest of the bill of materials before checkout.