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Supermicro H13SSL-NT

Single-socket AMD EPYC 9004 SP5 server platform, 2022. This record documents the named model and its documented variants; confirm the PCB revision, submodel and firmware on the physical unit.

Original local schematic of Supermicro H13SSL-NT; not a product photograph or dimensional drawing
ORIGINAL LOCAL SCHEMATIC // NOT TO SCALE OR A PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPH

REVISION WARNING: Similar model names and PCB revisions may have different processors, connectors or firmware. Read the silkscreen and assembly code; use the support files for that exact board variant.

Specifications

Catalog subcategoryWorkstation and server boards
Exact model / eraSupermicro H13SSL-NT — Single-socket AMD EPYC 9004 SP5 server platform, 2022
CPU and socket / SoCOne AMD EPYC 9004-series SP5 processor; CPU model and supported stepping per Supermicro CPU list and BIOS
Chipset / platformAMD EPYC 9004 SoC; ASPEED BMC
MemoryTwelve DDR5 ECC DIMM sockets, twelve-channel; RDIMM type/capacity/speed depend on CPU and population table
Slots and connectivityE-ATX; PCIe 5.0 expansion, M.2, SATA, dual 10GbE (NT networking option), dedicated IPMI management, VGA and USB
FirmwareSupermicro BIOS and BMC firmware are separate; use H13SSL-NT-specific package, revision and EPYC 9004 support notes.

Compatibility and revision notes

SP5 and DDR5 ECC RDIMMs are platform-specific. Populate memory in the CPU-channel sequence; 9004 CPU TDP and chassis cooling must be within board/system qualification.

Socket, connector shape and family branding alone do not establish compatibility. Verify the exact processor list, minimum BIOS, memory population table, power input, dimensions, and shared-lane behavior in the cited manual before installation.

Preservation and repair

Record BIOS/BMC versions and management MAC before reset. Inspect SP5 socket pin field, CPU carrier and twelve-channel memory configuration; maintain front-to-back airflow and check VRM temperatures during testing.

For archival preservation, photograph the PCB, labels, connectors and included accessories before cleaning. Record serial/date codes, firmware versions, known faults, prior repairs and test conditions; use ESD-safe handling and do not power a board with loose conductive hardware beneath it.

Sources & further reading

  1. Supermicro H13SSL-NT — product/manual referenceModel-specific platform, board layout and interface reference.
  2. Supermicro H13SSL-NT — support and firmware resourcesSupport documentation; match the PCB revision, CPU support list and firmware release to the physical board.

Manufacturer/model documentation is the primary reference. Where vendor support is archived, match its revision notes to the board and do not cross-flash firmware from a similar product.