The ASRock Rack 2U2E-F/ICX2 is a dual-socket 2U server barebone for edge and enterprise deployments that need room to scale: it supports two 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors, 32 DDR4-3200 memory slots, and redundant 1600W power supplies; CPUs, memory, and storage are not included.
Recommended For
- Edge-computing and 5G O-RAN operators building rack-mounted infrastructure: ASRock lists mobile edge computing, 5G O-RAN, and NFVi as intended applications, and the chassis includes IPMI remote management.
- Teams deploying memory-intensive virtualization or network-function workloads that need a dual-socket Xeon platform, up to 32 DDR4 DIMM slots, and redundant power supplies.
- Infrastructure or AI-interface builders who need room for compatible PCIe expansion cards: the platform provides PCIe 4.0 slots and is positioned by ASRock for AI-interface and GPGPU/FPGA-related deployments; verify card fit before ordering.
- Organizations standardizing on third-generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors and DDR4 that want a rack server they can configure with their own CPUs, memory, and storage.
Spec Summary
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| Best For | Edge-server builds using up to two 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors, with CPU, memory, and storage added separately |
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| Processor And Platform | Dual Socket P+ (LGA 4189) platform with Intel C621A chipset; supports 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors |
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| Memory Configuration | 32 × 288-pin slots supporting DDR4 3200 RDIMM, RDIMM-3DS, LRDIMM, LRDIMM-3DS, and Intel Optane Persistent Memory 200 Series; per-DIMM capacity varies by memory type, up to 256GB |
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| Storage And Expansion | Two hot-swap 2.5-inch NVMe drive bays and one M-key M.2 slot supporting PCIe 3.0 x4 or SATA 6Gb/s drives in 2280, 2260, or 2242 sizes; no storage is installed |
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| PCIe And Networking Expansion | Two dual-slot PCIe 4.0 x16 riser positions and two FHHL PCIe 4.0 x8 riser positions, split between CPU0 and CPU1; one OCP NIC 3.0 PCIe 4.0 x16 slot. Dual-slot card compatibility may require confirmation; FHFL cards may require a 1U-height CPU heatsink |
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| Front I/O And Management | Two front USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, one COM port, one VGA port, and IPMI remote management |
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| Power And Cooling | 1600W, 1+1 redundant CRPS power supply with 80 PLUS Platinum certification |
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| Operating Environment | Operating temperature: 10°C to 35°C; non-operating temperature: −40°C to 70°C; non-operating humidity: 20% to 90%, non-condensing |
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| Form Factor And Dimensions | 2U rackmount chassis measuring 3.43 × 24.21 × 17.24 inches |
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| Model Identifiers | ASRock Rack 2U2E-F/ICX2 |
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