The ASRock Rack EPYC3451D4U-2L2T2O8R is a Micro-ATX server motherboard with an AMD EPYC Embedded 3451 processor, four ECC-capable DDR4 memory slots, and a mix of 10GbE and 1GbE networking. It suits compact servers that need integrated processing, memory reliability, and multiple high-speed network connections.
Recommended For
- Small-business and edge-server builders who want a compact, single-board platform for several network services, with out-of-band management and multiple 10GbE connections.
- Virtualization and homelab builders who need a server platform for multiple VMs or services, plus ECC memory, IPMI, and room for network or storage expansion.
- Storage-server builders connecting SAS or SATA drives alongside U.2 NVMe storage, who can plan around the board’s lane-sharing and cabling requirements.
- Compact server builders who want an integrated 16-core EPYC Embedded platform rather than selecting and installing a separate processor.
Spec Summary
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| Best For | Server builds using an embedded AMD EPYC processor, with multi-port 10GbE networking and SAS/SATA storage connectivity |
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| Processor And Socket | Supports one AMD EPYC Embedded 3451 processor on Socket SP4; 100W TDP |
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| Memory Configuration | Four 288-pin DDR4 slots support ECC UDIMM, RDIMM, and LRDIMM memory up to 2666 MHz, with up to 128GB per DIMM |
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| Expansion And Lane Sharing | One PCIe 3.0 x16 slot and one PCIe 3.0 x8 slot; OCuLink and mini-SAS HD share lanes with SLOT4 depending on BIOS settings |
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| Storage And RAID | Eight SAS/SATA connections via two mini-SAS HD ports, plus four SATA connections via mini-SAS HD and four via OCuLink; supports RAID 0/1/10/1E. One M.2 M-key slot supports PCIe 3.0 x4 or SATA 6Gb/s drives in 22110 or 2280 form factors |
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| Wired Networking | Two 10GbE SFP+ ports, two 10GbE RJ45 ports, two 1GbE RJ45 ports, and one dedicated IPMI connection; maximum LAN speed is 10Gbps |
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| Rear I/O And Video | Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, one VGA DB15 port, one serial DB9 port, and one UID button/LED; onboard video uses the Aspeed AST2500 chipset |
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| Internal Headers And Power | One USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports two USB ports; includes ATX and 12V power connectors, six fan headers, and system, management, thermal-sensor, TPM, and other board headers |
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| Form Factor And Dimensions | Micro ATX, 9.6 × 9.6 inches |
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| Model Identifiers | ASRock Rack EPYC3451D4U-2L2T2O8R |
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