Supermicro servers use a mix of standard and proprietary components. This guide covers what is interchangeable and what requires Supermicro-specific parts.
Standard vs Supermicro-Specific Parts
| Component | Standard? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Memory (RDIMM/LRDIMM) | Yes | Standard DDR4/DDR5, any brand |
| CPU (Xeon/EPYC) | Yes | Standard socket, any brand |
| SAS/SATA Drives | Yes | Standard interface |
| Drive Caddies | Supermicro-specific | Must match chassis model |
| Power Supplies | Supermicro-specific | Must match chassis wattage/form |
| Fans | Supermicro-specific | Model-specific fan modules |
| RAID Controllers | Mostly standard | Uses Broadcom MegaRAID |