High-Capacity, Energy Saving FatTwin Platform Reduces TCO in 
                    Large Scale Data Center Deployments

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), a global leader in high-performance, 
high-efficiency server technology and green computing, has ramped up production 
of its FatTwin server platform, the latest evolution of their Twin architecture 
featuring high-performance, dual-processor, 8/4 hot-pluggable node 
configurations ideal for large scale Data Center and Cloud Computing 
deployments. The Data Center Optimized (DCO) 4U FatTwin features air-flow 
optimized designs that support 135W CPUs at 35 degrees C (130W CPUs @ 47 
degrees C) delivering maximum performance while eliminating costly 
air-conditioning to dramatically reduce TCO. This extremely versatile platform 
is designed around industry standards and fits into existing 19" rack cabinet 
IT infrastructure. FatTwin servers are distributed and supported globally from 
Supermicro''s operations centers in Silicon Valley, USA, the Netherlands and its 
Science and Technology Park in Taiwan.

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"Interest in our FatTwin platform's advanced technology and operational savings 
has grown since our initial launch and we are excited to deliver higher compute 
capacity and performance along with maximum energy and cooling efficiency in 
volume to customers worldwide," said Charles Liang, President and CEO of 
Supermicro. "For high capacity needs, the 4U, 4-node FatTwin supports an 
impressive 8 hot-swap 3.5" HDDs per node. For high performance applications, 
FatTwin can be configured to support up to 135W CPUs. Our unique FatTwin 
architecture provides customers the lowest TCO while boosting performance and 
new s are just around the corner, optimized for HPC with high-density GPU 
support and Hadoop, big data analytics applications."

The 4U FatTwin is available in an 8-node configuration with 6x 2.5" hot-swap 
HDDs per node (SYS-F617R2-RT+/SYS-F617R2-R72+) and a 4-node version with 8x 
3.5" hot-swap HDDs per 1U node (SYS-F627R3-RTB+/SYS-F627R3-R72B+). Both 8-node 
and 4-node platforms support dual Intel(R) Xeon(R) E5-2600 series processors 
per node. 256GB in 8x DIMM slots and up to 512GB of 1600MHz memory in 16x DIMM 
slots are also supported depending on configuration. Maximum energy efficiency 
and high-availability is achieved with 4x 1620W Redundant Platinum Level (94%+) 
power supplies in 8-node and 4x 1280W Redundant Platinum Level (95%) Digital 
power supplies in 4-node systems. Uptime security can be further increased and 
additional UPS expenses can be eliminated using Supermicro's high-efficiency 
Battery Backup Power (BBP(TM)) modules. New to both FatTwin 8-node and 4-node 
platforms is the addition of Front I/O configurations optimized for rapid 
serviceability and maintenance in large scale Data Centers. In addition, 
individual nodes can now be purchased for onsite spare backups. Supermicro also 
offers power, BIOS, and firmware management through its Data Center Management 
software.

FatTwin delivers maximum performance, efficiency and versatility for 
scientific, research, engineering, and enterprise organizations requiring 
high-performance, scalable computing and storage solutions for mission-critical 
applications. The platform is optimized for process intensive database driven 
applications including Big Data and Hadoop analytics, gas and oil exploration, 
HPC, computational finance, search engines, design and ing, simulation and 
many other applications.

For complete information on Supermicro's high performance, high-efficiency 
FatTwin(TM) architecture, visit www.supermicro.com/FatTwin. For more 
information on Supermicro's comprehensive line of server, storage and complete 
integrated SuperRack(R) solutions visit www.supermicro.com.

About Super Micro Computer, Inc.

Supermicro(R) (NASDAQ: SMCI), the leading innovator in high-performance, 
high-efficiency server technology is a premier provider of advanced server 
Building Block Solutions(R) for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, 
HPC and Embedded Systems worldwide. Supermicro is committed to protecting the 
environment through its "We Keep IT Green(R)" initiative and provides customers 
with the most energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly solutions available on 
the market.

Supermicro, FatTwin, Building Block Solutions, SuperDoctor and We Keep IT Green 
are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc.

All other brands, names and trademarks are the property of their respective 
owners.

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CONTACT: David Okada of Super Micro Computer, Inc., davido@supermicro.com