Dell 384-BBSR PowerEdge SP3 System Board vs Supermicro H12SSL-CT Server Motherboard
These are different kinds of parts, not two versions of the same thing. The Dell 384-BBSR is a replacement board for a specific EMC PowerEdge chassis, so it only makes sense if you are repairing that server. The Supermicro H12SSL-CT is a standalone ATX board you can build a single-socket EPYC 7002/7003 server around, with dual 10G LAN and an onboard SAS controller. For a new build or a general-purpose server, the Supermicro is the clear pick; for a PowerEdge repair, the Dell board is the only one that fits.
- Choose the Dell 384-BBSR if you are replacing a failed board in a supported EMC PowerEdge server and need the exact 16-DIMM SP3 part that drops into that chassis.
- Choose the Supermicro H12SSL-CT if you are building or upgrading a single-socket EPYC 7002/7003 server in a standard ATX case and want dual 10G networking and SAS on board.
Prices
- Dell 384-BBSR PowerEdge SP3 System Board: $681.20 at Orange Hardwares (last seen Nov 10)
- Supermicro H12SSL-CT Server Motherboard: $1,258.87 at Neobits.com (last seen Nov 10)
- Difference: the Dell 384-BBSR PowerEdge SP3 System Board is $577.67 cheaper than the Supermicro H12SSL-CT Server Motherboard at the latest prices (Nov 10)

