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SUPERMICRO MBD-X12SAE ATX Server Motherboard LGA 1200 Intel W480
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SUPERMICRO MBD-X12SAE ATX Server Motherboard LGA 1200 Intel W480

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  • CPU Type: 10th Generation Intel Core i9/Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron Processor, Intel Xeon W-1200 Processors
  • Number of DDR4 Slots: 4 x 288-pin
  • DDR4 Standard: DDR4 2933
  • Maximum Memory Supported: Up to 128GB of Unbuffered (UDIMM) ECC/non-ECC memory, with speeds of up to 2933MHz (2DPC)
  • Model #: MBD-X12SAE-O
  • $389.00
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SUPERMICRO MBD-X12DAI-N6-O Extended ATX Server Motherboard LGA 4189 Intel C621A
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SUPERMICRO MBD-X12DAI-N6-O Extended ATX Server Motherboard LGA 4189 Intel C621A
  • CPU Type: Supports 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors
  • Number of DDR4 Slots: 16 x 288-pin
  • DDR4 Standard: DDR4 3200
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 6TB
  • Model #: MBD-X12DAI-N6-O
Supermicro MBD-X11DPI-N Dual Socket P DDR4 C621 Dual LAN E-ATX Server Motherboard (Retail Package)
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Supermicro MBD-X11DPI-N Dual Socket P DDR4 C621 Dual LAN E-ATX Server Motherboard (Retail Package)
  • CPU Type: Supports 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors and Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
  • DDR4 Standard: DDR4 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz ECC RDIMM, LRDIMM
  • Maximum Memory Supported: Up to 2TB 3DS ECC RDIMM and DDR4-2666 MHz, Up to 2TB 3DS ECC LRDIMM, in 16 DIMM slots
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16: 4
  • Model #: MBD-X11DPI-N-O
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SUPERMICRO MBD-X12DPI-N6-O Extended ATX Server Motherboard LGA 4189 Intel C621A
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SUPERMICRO MBD-X12DPI-N6-O Extended ATX Server Motherboard LGA 4189 Intel C621A

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  • CPU Type: Supports 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors
  • Number of DDR4 Slots: 18 x 288-pin
  • DDR4 Standard: DDR4 3200
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 4TB
  • Model #: MBD-X12DPI-N6-O
SUPERMICRO MBD-X12SCZ-TLN4F-O Micro ATX Server Motherboard LGA 1200 Intel W480E
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SUPERMICRO MBD-X12SCZ-TLN4F-O Micro ATX Server Motherboard LGA 1200 Intel W480E
  • CPU Type: Supports 10th Generation Intel Core i9/Core i7/Core i5/Core i3 Processor, Intel Xeon W-1200 Processors
  • Number of DDR4 Slots: 4 x 288-pin
  • DDR4 Standard: DDR4 2933
  • Maximum Memory Supported: Up to 128GB Unbuffered ECC/non-ECC UDIMM, DDR4-2933MHz, in 4 DIMM slots
  • Model #: MBD-X12SCZ-TLN4F-O
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Supermicro X11SCM-LN8F Server Motherboard - Intel Chipset - Socket H4 LGA-1151
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Supermicro X11SCM-LN8F Server Motherboard - Intel Chipset - Socket H4 LGA-1151
  • CPU Type: Celeron Pentium Xeon Core i3
  • System Bus: 2.67 GHz 2.40 GHz 2.13 GHz
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 128GB
  • SCSI: Serial ATA/600
  • Model #: MBD-X11SCM-LN8F-O
Supermicro Motherboard MBD-H12DSI-NT6-B SoC Socket SP3 EPYC7003/7002 Max4TB D...- Bulk packaging - - OEM
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Supermicro Motherboard MBD-H12DSI-NT6-B SoC Socket SP3 EPYC7003/7002 Max4TB D...- Bulk packaging - - OEM

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  • CPU Type: AMD EPYC 7002 Series / AMD EPYC 7003 Series
  • Model #: MBD-H12DSI-NT6-B
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X11SPI-TF XEON MAX-1TB DDR4 ATX
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X11SPI-TF XEON MAX-1TB DDR4 ATX

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  • CPU Type: Supports 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors and Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
  • Number of DDR4 Slots: 8 x 288-pin
  • DDR4 Standard: DDR4 2666 / 2400 / 2133 / 1866 / 1600 MHz ECC
  • Maximum Memory Supported: Up to 1TB ECC 3DS LRDIMM Up to 512GB ECC LRDIMM Up to 256GB ECC RDIMM
  • Model #: MBD-X11SPI-TF-O
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  • $549.00 
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Supermicro MotherBoard MBD-X11DPI-NT-O Xeon Dual Socket LGA3647 C622 Max.2T PCI Express E-ATX (MBD-X11DPI-NT-O)
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Supermicro MotherBoard MBD-X11DPI-NT-O Xeon Dual Socket LGA3647 C622 Max.2T PCI Express E-ATX (MBD-X11DPI-NT-O)

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  • CPU Type: Supports 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors and Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
  • DDR4 Standard: 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz ECC DDR4 RDIMM, LRDIMM
  • Maximum Memory Supported: Up to 2TB 3DS ECC RDIMM, DDR4-2666 MHz; Up to 2TB 3DS ECC LRDIMM, in 16 DIMM slots
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16: 4
  • Model #: MBD-X11DPI-NT-O
SUPERMICRO MBD-X12SPM-LN6TF Micro ATX Server Motherboard Socket P+ Intel C621A
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SUPERMICRO MBD-X12SPM-LN6TF Micro ATX Server Motherboard Socket P+ Intel C621A
  • CPU Type: Supports 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors
  • Number of DDR4 Slots: 8 x 288-pin
  • DDR4 Standard: DDR4 3200
  • Maximum Memory Supported: Up to 2TB 3DS ECC RDIMM, DDR4-3200MHz; Up to 2TB 3DS ECC LRDIMM, DDR4-3200MHz Up to 2TB Intel Optane Persistent Memory 200 Series, in 8 DIMM slots
  • Model #: MBD-X12SPM-LN6TF-O
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Supermicro Motherboard MBD-X11SPI-TF-O Xeon Single Socket S3647 C622 Max.1TB PCI Express ATX (MBD-X11SPI-TF-B) - Bulk packaging - - OEM
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Supermicro Motherboard MBD-X11SPI-TF-O Xeon Single Socket S3647 C622 Max.1TB PCI Express ATX (MBD-X11SPI-TF-B) - Bulk packaging - - OEM

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  • CPU Type: Supports 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors and Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
  • Model #: MBD-X11SPI-TF-B
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SUPERMICRO MBD-X12SCA-5F-O ATX Workstation Motherboard LGA 1200 Intel W580
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SUPERMICRO MBD-X12SCA-5F-O ATX Workstation Motherboard LGA 1200 Intel W580

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  • CPU Type: Supports: 11th Generation Intel Core i5/i7/i9 Processors Intel Xeon W-1200 Processors Intel Xeon W-1300 Processors 10th Generation Intel Core i9/Core i7/Core i5/Core i3 Processor
  • Number of DDR4 Slots: 4 x 288-pin
  • DDR4 Standard: DDR4 3200
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 128GB Unbuffered ECC/non-ECC UDIMM, DDR4-3200MHz, in 4 DIMM slots
  • Model #: MBD-X12SCA-5F-O
SUPERMICRO MBD-X12SPA-TF-B Extended ATX Server Motherboard LGA 4189 Intel C621A - Bulk packaging - - OEM
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SUPERMICRO MBD-X12SPA-TF-B Extended ATX Server Motherboard LGA 4189 Intel C621A - Bulk packaging - - OEM

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  • CPU Type: Supports 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors, Intel Xeon W-3300 Processor
  • Number of DDR4 Slots: 16 x 288-pin
  • DDR4 Standard: DDR4 3200
  • Maximum Memory Supported: Up to 4TB 3DS ECC LRDIMM, DDR4-3200MHz; Up to 4TB 3DS ECC RDIMM, DDR4-3200MHz
  • Model #: MBD-X12SPA-TF-B
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SUPERMICRO MBD-X12DPI-NT6-O Extended ATX Server Motherboard LGA 4189 Intel C621A
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SUPERMICRO MBD-X12DPI-NT6-O Extended ATX Server Motherboard LGA 4189 Intel C621A

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  • CPU Type: Supports Dual 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors
  • Number of DDR4 Slots: 18 x 288-pin
  • DDR4 Standard: DDR4 3200
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 4TB
  • Model #: MBD-X12DPI-NT6-O
SUPERMICRO MBD-X11SRL-F-O Server Motherboard LGA 2066 Intel C422
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SUPERMICRO MBD-X11SRL-F-O Server Motherboard LGA 2066 Intel C422

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  • CPU Type: Supports Intel Xeon W-2100 / W-2200 Processors
  • Supported CPU Technologies: Single Socket R4 (LGA 2066) supported, CPU TDP support Up to 140W TDP
  • DDR4 Standard: DDR4 2666
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 256GB
  • Model #: MBD-X11SRL-F-O
SUPERMICRO X11SCL-LN4F
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SUPERMICRO X11SCL-LN4F

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  • Model #: MBD-X11SCL-LN4F-O
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ASRock Rack D1749NTD4U-4Q Micro-ATX SoC Server Motherboard Intel® Xeon® D-1749NT processor PCIe4.0 4 SFP28 (Up to 25GbE)
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ASRock Rack D1749NTD4U-4Q Micro-ATX SoC Server Motherboard Intel® Xeon® D-1749NT processor PCIe4.0 4 SFP28 (Up to 25GbE)
  • CPU Type: Intel Xeon D-1749NT
  • Number of Processor Support: 1
  • CPU Features: Thermal Design Power Up to 90W
  • Number of DDR4 Slots: 4 x 288-pin
  • Model #: D1749NTD4U-4Q
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SUPERMICRO MBD-X12SPA-TF-O Extended ATX Server Motherboard LGA 4189 Intel C621A
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Open Box SUPERMICRO MBD-X12SPA-TF-O Extended ATX Server Motherboard LGA 4189 Intel C621A
  • CPU Type: Supports 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors, Intel Xeon W-3300 Processor
  • Number of DDR4 Slots: 16 x 288-pin
  • DDR4 Standard: DDR4 3200
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 4TB
  • Model #: MBD-X12SPA-TF-O
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TYAN S5642AGM3NRE-2T SSI CEB Server Motherboard LGA 4189 Intel C621A
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TYAN S5642AGM3NRE-2T SSI CEB Server Motherboard LGA 4189 Intel C621A

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  • CPU Type: Supports 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processor
  • Number of Processor Support: 1
  • Supported CPU Technologies: Max up to 270W (TDP)
  • Number of DDR4 Slots: 8 x 288-pin
  • Model #: S5642AGM3NRE-2T
SUPERMICRO MBD-M11SDV-8CT-LN4F-O Mini ITX Server Motherboard
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SUPERMICRO MBD-M11SDV-8CT-LN4F-O Mini ITX Server Motherboard

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  • CPU Type: Supports AMD EPYC 3201 SoC Processor
  • Supported CPU Technologies: 8 Core / 8 Thread
  • Number of DDR4 Slots: 4 x 288-pin
  • DDR4 Standard: DDR4 2133
  • Model #: MBD-M11SDV-8CT-LN4FO
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SUPERMICRO MBD-X11SPM-TPF-O Micro ATX Server Motherboard Intel C622
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SUPERMICRO MBD-X11SPM-TPF-O Micro ATX Server Motherboard Intel C622

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  • CPU Type: Supports 1st / 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
  • DDR4 Standard: DDR4 2666 MHz
  • Maximum Memory Supported: Up to 192GB RDIMM, 384GB LRDIMM, 768GB LRDIMM 3DS port APE
  • ECC Supported: Yes
  • Model #: MBD-X11SPM-TPF-O
Tyan 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Motherboards S5642AGM3NRE-2T  LGA4677 Intel C741
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Tyan 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Motherboards S5642AGM3NRE-2T LGA4677 Intel C741
  • CPU Type: Intel Xeon
  • DDR4 Standard: DDR4 3200
  • ECC Supported: Yes
  • Onboard Video Chipset: Aspeed AST2600
  • Model #: S5652AGM3NRE-2T
Supermicro MB MBDX12SAEB W480 Intel Xeon LGA1200 DDR4 128GB HDMI DP DVID ATX - Bulk packaging - - OEM
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Supermicro MB MBDX12SAEB W480 Intel Xeon LGA1200 DDR4 128GB HDMI DP DVID ATX - Bulk packaging - - OEM

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  • CPU Type: Supports: Intel Xeon W-1200 Processors 10th Generation Intel Core i9/Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium /Celeron Processor
  • Model #: MBD-X12SAE-B
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Tyan 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable S5652AGMNRE Server motherboard, LGA4677, Intel C741, Max up to 350W (TDP)
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Tyan 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable S5652AGMNRE Server motherboard, LGA4677, Intel C741, Max up to 350W (TDP)
  • Part Number: S5652AGMNRE
  • CPU Type: Intel Xeon
  • Memory Slots: 4 x DDR5 288-pin
  • ECC Supported: Yes
  • Model #: S5652AGMNRE
ASRock Rack X299 WSI/IPMI Mini ITX Server Motherboard Single Socket R4(LGA 2066) Intel X299 IPMI Dual LAN
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ASRock Rack X299 WSI/IPMI Mini ITX Server Motherboard Single Socket R4(LGA 2066) Intel X299 IPMI Dual LAN
  • CPU Type: Supports Intel Core X-Series Processor Family
  • DDR4 Standard: Quad Channel memory technology - Support DDR4 2666/2400/2133 SODIMM* - Support DDR4 2666/2400/2133 ECC SODIMM** *Please check our QVL before install. **Can install but no ECC function.
  • Maximum Memory Supported: SODIMM: 16GB, 8GB ECC SODIMM: 32GB*,16GB, 8GB, 4GB *32GB supported by Cascadelake-X CPU only
  • Channel Supported: Quad Channel
  • Model #: X299 WSI/IPMI
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SUPERMICRO MBD-X11SCH-LN4F-O Micro ATX Server Motherboard LGA 1151 Intel C246
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SUPERMICRO MBD-X11SCH-LN4F-O Micro ATX Server Motherboard LGA 1151 Intel C246

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  • CPU Type: 8th Generation Intel Core i3 / Pentium / Celeron Processor, Intel Xeon Processor E-2100 series. Socket LGA 1151 supported, CPU TDP support Up to 95W TDP
  • DDR4 Standard: DDR4 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz ECC SDRAM 72-bit
  • Maximum Memory Supported: Up to 128GB DDR4 ECC UDIMM, in 4 x DIMM slots
  • PCI Express x8: 1 x PCI-E 3.0 x8 (in x16 slot) 1 x PCI-E 3.0 x8
  • Model #: MBD-X11SCH-LN4F-O
SUPERMICRO MBD-X11SSZ-F-O Micro ATX Server Motherboard LGA 1151 Intel C236
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SUPERMICRO MBD-X11SSZ-F-O Micro ATX Server Motherboard LGA 1151 Intel C236
  • CPU Type: Intel Xeon processor E3-1200 v5, Intel 6th Gen Core i7 / i5 / i3, Intel Pentium, Intel Celeron processors
  • Number of DDR4 Slots: 4 x 288-pin
  • DDR4 Standard: DDR4 2133 / 1866 / 1600
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 64GB
  • Model #: MBD-X11SSZ-F-O
HUANANZHI X79 16D X79 Motherboard Intel Dual CPU LGA 2011 REG ECC DDR3 1333 1600 1866MHz SATA3 USB3.0 E-ATX witht VGA
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HUANANZHI X79 16D X79 Motherboard Intel Dual CPU LGA 2011 REG ECC DDR3 1333 1600 1866MHz SATA3 USB3.0 E-ATX witht VGA
  • CPU Type: Dual Intel Xeon
  • Number of Processor Support: 2
  • DDR Standard: DDR 333 (PC 2700)
  • Channel Supported: Dual Channel
  • Model #: MBHNZX79-16D
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Intel DH61CR LGA 1155/Socket H2 DDR3 SDRAM Desktop Motherboard
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AsRock Rack SPC621D8-2L2T ATX Server Motherboard Single Socket P+ (LGA 4189) Intel C621A
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AsRock Rack SPC621D8-2L2T ATX Server Motherboard Single Socket P+ (LGA 4189) Intel C621A
  • CPU Type: Supports 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors
  • Number of DDR4 Slots: 8 x 288-pin
  • DDR4 Standard: DDR4 3200
  • Memory Standard: Supported Type: Supports DDR4 288-pin RDIMM, LRDIMM, RDIMM/LRDIMM-3DS, Intel Optane Persistent Memory 200 series Max. DIMM Frequency: 3200MHz
  • Model #: SPC621D8-2L2T
GIGABYTE MW53-HP0 Intel® Xeon® W Workstation Motherboard Board, Single processor, LGA 4677, Intel® W790 Chipset.
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Open Box GIGABYTE MW53-HP0 Intel® Xeon® W Workstation Motherboard Board, Single processor, LGA 4677, Intel® W790 Chipset.
  • CPU Type: Intel Xeon W-3500* / W-2500 / W-3400* / W-2400 Processors
  • Number of Processor Support: 1
  • CPU Features: Single processor, TDP up to 385W
  • Memory Slots: 8 x DDR5 288-pin
  • Model #: MW53-HP0
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  • $393.99 
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Supermicro MBD-X11SSH-F-B Server Motherboard LGA 1151Intel C236 - Bulk packaging  -
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Supermicro MBD-X11SSH-F-B Server Motherboard LGA 1151Intel C236 - Bulk packaging -
  • CPU Type: Intel 7th / 6th Generation Core i3 series, Intel Celeron, Intel Pentium, Intel Xeon processor E3-1200 v6 / v5 Socket H4 (LGA 1151) supported, CPU TDP support 80W
  • Number of DDR4 Slots: 4 x 288-pin
  • DDR4 Standard: DDR4 2400 / 2133 / 1866 / 1600 MHz ECC SDRAM 72-bit, 288-pin (UDIMM) gold-plated DIMMs
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 64GB Unbuffered ECC UDIMM, DDR4-2400 MHz, in 4 x DIMM slots
  • Model #: MBD-X11SSH-F-B
HUANANZHI X99 BD4 X99 Motherboard with Intel XEON E5 2680 v4 with 2*16G DDR4 RECC memory combo kit set NVME NGFF SATA USB 3.0
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HUANANZHI X99 F8 X99 Motherboard with Intel XEON E5 2680 V4 with 4*16G DDR4 RECC memory combo kit set NVME SATA USB 3.0
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ASUS P9D-C/4L ATX Server Motherboard LGA 1150 Intel C224 DDR3 1600 / 1333
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Used - Very Good ASUS P9D-C/4L ATX Server Motherboard LGA 1150 Intel C224 DDR3 1600 / 1333
  • CPU Type: Intel Xeon processor E3-1200 v3 product family 4th Gen Intel Core i3 processors Intel Pentium processors Intel Celeron processors
  • Number of DDR3 Slots: 4 x 240pin
  • Maximum Memory Supported: 32GB
  • Channel Supported: Dual Channel
  • Model #: P9D-C/4L
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Server motherboards play a pivotal role in facilitating efficient communication between CPUs and other server hardware. While functionally similar to traditional computer motherboards, server motherboards are specifically designed to handle more intensive workloads, higher temperatures, and environmental stress typical in data centers and high-density IT network environments. Selecting the appropriate server motherboard significantly impacts server performance, reliability, and scalability.

Optimize Your Space with the Right Server Motherboard

Choosing the appropriate form factor is crucial when selecting a server motherboard. Popular server motherboard form factors include ATX, Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, and specialized boards such as Mini-ITX motherboards with 10GbE or dual LAN support. An ATX motherboard offers compatibility with multiple redundant power supplies and expansive hardware support, making it ideal for high-capacity applications. In contrast, Mini-ITX and Micro-ATX motherboards, with their compact designs, are perfect for environments where space optimization is vital, such as NAS servers or densely packed data centers. Be sure to consider the rack type and required components when choosing the right form factor for your server chassis

Maximize Compute Power with Flexible CPU Compatibility

Server motherboard selection directly influences your choice of CPUs. Whether you're configuring a workstation motherboard or a dedicated server motherboard, compatibility with CPUs such as AMD EPYC, Intel Xeon W, Ampere Altra, or Threadripper Pro is essential. Motherboards designed specifically for EPYC CPUs, such as EPYC 4005 , EPYC 4004, EPYC 7003, EPYC 9004, and EPYC 9005, offer robust compute performance and flexibility. Options like dual processor motherboards, dual AMD EPYC motherboards, or quad processor motherboards further enhance compute capability and scalability.

Motherboards featuring sockets such as AMD SP5 or AM5 provide extensive options for CPU combinations. Selecting an AMD EPYC motherboard or Intel-compatible dual Xeon motherboard enables cost-effective upgrades and ensures performance consistency across server deployments.You should be able to keep your motherboard in most cases.

Enhanced Storage and Memory Support

Server motherboards also dictate your server memory and storage solutions. ECC memory, crucial for error correction and reliability in servers, requires a compatible motherboard. Many server motherboards support both ECC and non-ECC memory, providing flexibility based on your performance and budget needs. Compatibility with specialized storage solutions like SAS motherboards also enhances storage efficiency and data throughput, critical in demanding IT environments.

Effective Cooling and Energy Efficiency

Cooling is a primary consideration when deploying servers. Efficient cooling reduces operational costs and minimizes system downtime due to overheating. Smaller form factors like Micro ITX often require enhanced cooling features integrated directly into the motherboard design. Selecting a motherboard with robust built-in cooling capabilities can significantly reduce cooling-related expenditures. Manufacturers such as Supermicro deliver server motherboards that incorporate advanced cooling technologies even in compact form factors, contributing to environmental sustainability and compliance with global energy standards.

FAQs about Server Motherboards

  • How do I choose the right form factor for my server chassis?

    Match your motherboard’s form factor (ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX) to both your rack or tower chassis and intended use. ATX fits larger chassis with multiple power supplies and expansion slots; Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX work best in compact NAS or blade-style chassis where space and airflow are at a premium.
  • What cooling features should I look for in a server motherboard?

    Look for integrated heatsinks on VRMs, reinforced fan headers, and support for chassis-level airflow designs. Boards from vendors like Supermicro often include fan-control profiles and thermal sensors to optimize cooling in dense rack environments.
  • Can I use non-ECC memory on a server motherboard?

    Only if the board explicitly supports it. Many server boards let you choose between ECC and non-ECC DIMMs—but to benefit from error-correcting features in critical workloads, always pair ECC memory with an ECC-capable motherboard.

Bestselling Server Motherboards Reviews:

Anonymous
8/3/2024 6:41:25 AM
Reasonable choice for homelab server

“ Reasonable choice for homelab server ”

AsRock Rack B550D4U-2T mATX Server Motherboard Single Single Socket AM4 (PGA1331) AMD Ryzen 5000, AMD B550 Dual 1GbE+10GbE
Anonymous
5/31/2024 4:55:24 AM
The negative reviews on this board are non-sense

“ I would, this is one of the few only server boards that has built in 10G. ”

ASRock Rack B650D4U-2L2T/BCM Micro-ATX Server Motherboard Single Socket AMD EPYC™ 4004 and AMD Ryzen™ 8000/7000 Series Processors (LGA 1718) B650E PCIe 5.0 Dual 10G Lan
Colt S.
3/4/2024 10:59:21 AM
Reasonably priced for big Arm motherboad combo

“ Fedora 39 runs out of the box, (bootup-load-run) Ubuntu server 22.04 needs to run the HWE kernel, and is a bit funnier to run. ”

Asrock Rack Ampere Altra Bundle ALTRAD8UD-1L2T Deep Micro-ATX Server Motherboard Single Socket (LGA 4926) with Ampere Altra Q64-22 64 cores & 2U passive cooler, Dual 10G - Integrated by Asrock Rack
MidnightTech
12/18/2023 10:03:22 AM
First SuperMicro server - capable, but very hot

“ Wanted a small, capable server better than the 4th-gen Intel desktop board I've been using since that was new. ”

SUPERMICRO MBD-X10SDV-4C-TLN2F-O Intel Xeon D-1521 Mini ITX Server Motherboard
Mark T.
12/9/2023 10:26:28 AM
Outstanding Motherboard for AM5 and has 24 PCIe lanes

“ This is a fantastic server motherboard, it has IPMI and only requires three power connections. ”

AsRock Rack B650D4U Micro-ATX Server Motherboard Single Socket AMD EPYC™ 4004 and AMD Ryzen™ 8000/7000 series Processors (LGA 1718) B650E PCIe 5.0 Dual 1G Lan
O.K
11/22/2023 6:54:36 PM
Amazing board - at a price

“ I'm using this as the heart of my new TrueNAS Core system. ”

X11SPI-TF XEON MAX-1TB DDR4 ATX
Tamago
10/22/2023 6:33:45 PM
Nice Home Server Mobo

“ Was researching for months to decided on a good platform for a home server design. ”

AsRock Rack X570D4U-2L2T micro-ATX Server Motherboard AMD AM4 PGA 1331 Dual 10GLAN