ASRock Rack 1U4LW-X570/2L2T RPSU 1U Rackmount Server Barebone AMD AM4 Ryzen PGA 1331 X570 4x3.5 HDD 450W Redundant Power Supply Dual 10G

Overview

The ASRock 1U4LW-X570/2L2T RPSU is a 1U rackmount barebone server designed to deliver desktop-class AMD Ryzen 5000 Series performance within a compact data center footprint. It supports up to 128 GB of DDR4 memory across four UDIMM slots, enabling efficient multitasking for virtual machines, container stacks, and database services. The X570 chipset provides PCIe 4.0 bandwidth, ensuring fast data transfer and expansion capabilities for demanding workloads.

This server features four hot-swappable 3.5 inch drive bays on the front panel, ideal for large HDD arrays or high-capacity SATA SSDs, along with three fixed 2.5 inch bays inside for boot drives or SSD caching. Dual 10 GbE ports and two 1 GbE ports offer versatile networking options, while integrated IPMI allows remote management and monitoring. The redundant dual 450 W power supplies maintain uptime by providing continuous power even if one module fails, making it a reliable choice for edge locations, branch offices, and lab environments where space and availability are critical.

Key features

• Supports AMD Ryzen 5000 Series desktop processors on the AM4 socket, delivering strong multi-core performance for server tasks
• Four DDR4 UDIMM slots accommodate up to 128 GB of ECC or non-ECC memory, allowing smooth operation of multiple workloads simultaneously
• Four 3.5 inch hot-swap drive bays enable easy storage expansion and maintenance without downtime
• Three fixed 2.5 inch bays provide additional storage options for boot drives or SSD caching
• Single FHHL PCIe 4.0 x16 slot supports high-speed RAID cards, GPUs for light compute, or extra network adapters to enhance server capabilities
• Dual 10 GbE RJ45 ports ensure fast data transfer for backups and media files, while two 1 GbE ports handle management or legacy network traffic
• Integrated IPMI offers out-of-band management for remote monitoring, firmware updates, and power control, improving server accessibility
• Redundant dual 450 W power supplies maintain continuous operation by automatically switching to the backup unit if one fails
• Compact 1U chassis with a height of just 43.3 mm fits densely packed racks in space-constrained environments

Key specs

• Processor support: AMD Ryzen 5000 Series desktop processors (AM4 socket)
• Memory: 4 DDR4 UDIMM slots, up to 128 GB ECC or non-ECC
• Storage bays: 4 hot-swap 3.5 inch + 3 fixed 2.5 inch
• Expansion slot: 1 FHHL PCIe 4.0 x16
• Networking: 2 × 10 GbE RJ45, 2 × 1 GbE RJ45
• Power supply: Dual redundant 450 W modules
• Chassis dimensions: 534.35 × 430 × 43.3 mm (21 × 16.9 × 1.7 inches)

Connectivity and compatibility

The server’s networking setup includes two 10 GbE RJ45 ports that provide high-speed connections suitable for large data transfers, backups, and media streaming. Two additional 1 GbE ports support management traffic or older network devices, ensuring compatibility with a variety of infrastructure setups. The PCIe 4.0 x16 slot allows installation of expansion cards such as RAID controllers, GPUs for light compute tasks, or additional network adapters, making it adaptable to evolving workload requirements.

Performance and reliability

Equipped with the AMD Ryzen 5000 Series processor support and the X570 chipset, this server delivers robust processing power and fast PCIe 4.0 connectivity. The memory capacity of up to 128 GB DDR4 supports demanding multitasking environments without bottlenecks. Redundant dual 450 W power supplies ensure continuous operation by automatically switching to the backup unit if one fails, minimizing downtime and protecting critical services.

Ideal uses and environments

This 1U rackmount server is well suited to edge computing, branch offices, and lab environments where space is limited but reliable performance is essential. Its combination of desktop-class Ryzen processing power, flexible storage options, and high-speed networking makes it a strong choice for small teams running virtual machines, containerized applications, or database services. The hot-swap drive bays and remote management features also support efficient maintenance and uptime in remote or distributed setups.