The ASRock Rack SPC621D8-2L2T is an ATX single-socket server motherboard for system builders using 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors, with remote IPMI management, four 10GbE/1GbE network ports, and seven PCIe 4.0 slots for server and infrastructure builds.
Recommended For
- Server and workstation builders running a compatible 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processor who need an ATX platform with IPMI for remote monitoring and management.
- Workstation or compute-system builders who need several PCIe slots for multiple accelerator, networking, or storage cards; slot widths change when adjacent slots are occupied.
- Network or storage server builders who want two onboard 10GbE ports, two 1GbE ports, IPMI management, and SATA connections without adding separate network cards.
- Virtualization and data-processing builders who need a single-socket Xeon platform with registered-memory support and room for PCIe expansion.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- For a workstation running multithreaded engineering, rendering, or other data-heavy applications, pair the board with a compatible Xeon Scalable processor and registered memory; it provides a workstation-oriented platform, while actual performance depends on the chosen components and workload.
- For a storage server or NAS moving large files across a 10GbE network, connect it to a suitably fast switch and storage system; Hardwareluxx measured transfers up to 9.8 Gbit/s, noting that both the sender and receiver must keep up to approach that rate.
- For a virtualization host consolidating several server or lab workloads, use a compatible Xeon processor and supported registered memory; IPMI also lets an administrator monitor and manage the system remotely without relying on a local display and keyboard.
- For a workstation or server that needs several add-in cards—such as graphics, storage, or networking cards—the board offers multiple PCIe slots; check the slot layout before building, because using certain adjacent slots switches some x16 slots to x8 operation.
- For a server that needs several directly connected SATA drives, use the board’s onboard storage connections for a compact build; it can support a multi-drive setup without requiring a separate storage controller for every drive, subject to the case, cabling, and storage configuration.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
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| Best For | Server builds using 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors that need multiple PCIe expansion slots, DDR4 or Intel Optane Persistent Memory support, 10GbE networking, and remote management |
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| Processor And Platform | Supports 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors on a single LGA 4189 socket, with an Intel C621A chipset |
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| Memory Configuration | Eight 288-pin DDR4 slots support up to 3200 MHz RDIMM, LRDIMM, RDIMM/LRDIMM-3DS, and Intel Optane Persistent Memory 200 series; supported maximum capacity per DIMM is 64 GB for RDIMM, 128 GB for LRDIMM, and 256 GB for either 3DS type |
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| PCIe Expansion | Seven PCIe 4.0 slots: four x16 and three x8; slots 1, 3, 5, and 7 run at x16, with slots 3, 5, and 7 switching to x8 when the corresponding x8 slots are occupied |
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| Storage And Expansion | Eight SATA 6 Gb/s connections, including two supplied through the M.2 interfaces; two M-key M.2 slots support PCIe 3.0 x4 or SATA and PCIe 3.0 x1 or SATA, respectively, with 22110, 2280, and 2242 form factors |
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| Networking And Remote Management | Two Intel X710-AT2 10GbE RJ45 ports, two Intel i210 1GbE RJ45 ports, and a dedicated management GLAN for IPMI |
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| I/O And Internal Headers | Rear I/O includes four USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A ports and a DB15 VGA port; onboard connections include one additional USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A port, one Gen1 USB header, two Gen2 Type-C headers, and one USB 2.0 header |
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| Board Format And Power | ATX motherboard measuring 12 × 9.6 inches, with a 24-pin main power connector plus 8-pin and 4-pin ATX 12V connectors |
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| Model Identifiers | ASRock Rack SPC621D8-2L2T |
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