430 mm or 800 mm? TFNEW ZE-2102 Fits Edge Racks
TL;DR: TFNEW launched the ZE-2102 edge computing server on September 19, 2026. It packs 2x AMD EPYC 7003/7002 processors, 16x DDR4 RDIMM slots (up to 4 TB) and 6x PCIe Gen 5.0 slots into a chassis only 430 mm deep — short enough for 5G edge computing rooms and cabinets that reject standard 600–800 mm servers. Get specs and pricing: sales@tfnew.com.
Core Specifications (with Plain-Language Terms)
Depth is the headline number: 430 mm (17 in). Standard 1U/2U rack servers usually run 600–800 mm deep, which is why many edge sites simply cannot install them. The ZE-2102 fits the shallow cabinets used in 5G rooms and telecom sites. It runs up to 2x AMD EPYC 7003/7002 (Socket SP3, LGA 4094) — the same enterprise x86 CPUs used in datacenter servers — with 16x 3200 MT/s DDR4 RDIMM slots (up to 4 TB total), 6x PCIe Gen 5.0 slots, dual gigabit ports and redundant 550W–1600W power supplies sized to actual load.
Specs at a Glance
| Item | ZE-2102 Value |
|---|---|
| Form factor | 88 x 437.2 x 430 mm (edge depth) |
| Processor | Up to 2x AMD EPYC 7003/7002 (SP3 / LGA 4094) |
| Memory | 16x 3200 MT/s DDR4 RDIMM, up to 4 TB |
| Network | Dual gigabit ports |
| Expansion | 6x PCIe Gen 5.0 slots |
| Power | 550W / 800W / 1300W / 1600W redundant |
| Cooling | 4 high-performance fans |
| Operating range | 5°C–35°C (varies by config) |
ZE-2102 vs a Typical Datacenter Rack Server
| Item | ZE-2102 | Typical datacenter rack server |
|---|---|---|
| Chassis depth | 430 mm | 600–800 mm |
| Cabinet fit | Fits 600 mm edge cabinets | Needs standard deep racks |
| CPU | 2x AMD EPYC 7003/7002 | 1x or 2x (varies) |
| Memory | 16x DDR4 RDIMM (4 TB max) | Varies |
| PCIe | 6x Gen 5.0 slots | Varies |
| Power | Redundant 550W–1600W | Redundant often optional |
| Typical home | 5G edge room, telecom site | Central datacenter |
Comparison figures reflect common industry configurations; check each vendor's spec sheet for exact numbers.
Why the Numbers Matter
A 430 mm chassis lets operators put a dual-socket EPYC node where a standard server physically will not go — telecom cabinets, 5G MEC rooms, retail and factory IT closets. 16x DDR4 RDIMM slots (4 TB max) and 6x PCIe Gen 5.0 slots keep headroom for AI inference cards, accelerators and NICs. Redundant 550W–1600W power and hot-swap fan support keep 7x24 edge workloads running with the same management expectations as datacenter gear.
Where the ZE-2102 Fits
- 5G edge computing (MEC): compute nodes for on-premises edge infrastructure and mobile edge clouds
- Edge AI inference: low-latency inference and video analytics at the network edge
- Distributed storage: compact storage/compute nodes for edge clusters
- Space-constrained sites: retail, factory and branch locations with shallow cabinets
What TF NEW Says
"Most edge projects do not fail on CPU performance — they fail because a standard 800 mm server does not fit the room," said a TF NEW product manager. "The ZE-2102 gives you dual EPYC compute in 430 mm, so the deployment question becomes about software, not rack space."
Pricing and Availability
The ZE-2102 is available now. Pricing depends on configuration: processor model, memory capacity, storage, power supply rating and PCIe cards. Contact sales@tfnew.com or use the request-a-quote form at www.tfnew.com/contact for lead time and warranty terms.
About TF NEW
TF NEW (TF New Technology) is an enterprise AI infrastructure provider based at www.tfnew.com. It designs and delivers private AI, compute, networking, storage, cooling and edge systems as deployment-ready solutions — AI servers, AI workstations, edge AI, liquid cooling and enterprise rack servers — for AI factories, datacenters and edge projects worldwide.
Media Contact
TF NEW | sales@tfnew.com | www.tfnew.com/contact
FAQ
- How deep is the ZE-2102? 430 mm (88 x 437.2 x 430 mm), built for shallow 5G and edge cabinets.
- Which CPUs does it support? Up to 2x AMD EPYC 7003/7002, Socket SP3 (LGA 4094).
- How much memory can it hold? 16x DDR4 RDIMM slots at 3200 MT/s, up to 4 TB total.
- Where can it be deployed? 5G edge rooms, telecom sites and other space-constrained locations with 5°C–35°C operating range.
- What power options exist? Redundant 550W/800W/1300W/1600W supplies, matched to actual draw.