The ASRock Rack ROME2D16-2T is an EEB dual-socket server motherboard for AMD EPYC 7002 processors, built for SMB servers, industrial systems, and high-end workstations that need 16 DDR4 DIMM slots, extensive PCIe 4.0 expansion, and dual 10GbE networking.
Recommended For
- SMBs building an on-premises server or security appliance that needs dual EPYC processing, server memory support, remote IPMI management, and built-in dual 10GbE.
- Virtualization and homelab operators consolidating many VMs or running Linux and BSD workloads who can use a dual-socket EPYC platform, substantial memory capacity, and extensive PCIe expansion.
- Storage-server builders connecting multiple PCIe or SATA devices, such as NVMe drives and drive shelves, while using the board’s SlimSAS, OCuLink, M.2, SATA, and PCIe expansion.
- Compute-workstation builders who need dual EPYC CPUs and several PCIe cards for parallel workloads, provided they plan card placement around the board’s DIMM-slot and heatsink clearances.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- An SMB or homelab operator can use the ROME2D16-2T as a virtualization host for business services, test environments, and development VMs; with suitable EPYC CPUs and memory, the dual-socket platform can consolidate workloads that might otherwise need several smaller servers.
- A small-business or lab team building a storage server can connect a drive array and use the onboard 10GbE ports for faster local network access; the board’s SlimSAS, OCuLink, SATA, and PCIe expansion provide several ways to add storage, depending on the selected drives, cables, and controllers.
- An IT team deploying a hyperconverged or private-cloud node can combine virtual machines and software-defined storage on one system; EPYC platform capacity and the board’s network and storage connectivity support this design, while actual results depend on the chosen CPUs, memory, drives, and software.
- A Linux-focused developer or engineering team can build a workstation or compute server for repeated benchmarking, software builds, and other parallel jobs; Phoronix used the board for ongoing Linux and BSD testing, and its expansion slots allow additional PCIe devices, subject to card clearance and cooling requirements.
- An administrator can install the system in a server room or equipment closet and use its dedicated IPMI connection for remote management and troubleshooting; this reduces the need for a directly attached monitor and keyboard during routine administration.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
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| Best For | Dual-socket AMD EPYC 7002/7003 server and workstation builds, including industrial, SMB server, and security-appliance applications |
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| Processor And Socket | Supports 2 AMD EPYC 7002 series or 7003 series processors on Socket SP3 (LGA 4094); a BIOS update is required for EPYC 7003 processors with AMD 3D V-Cache Technology |
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| Processor Power | Supports processors with thermal design power up to 280 W |
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| Memory Configuration | 16 DDR4 288-pin DIMM slots (8+8), supporting registered RDIMM, LRDIMM, and NVDIMM-N; memory speeds up to 3200 MHz, with per-DIMM capacities up to 64 GB for RDIMM, 128 GB for LRDIMM, 256 GB for RDIMM/LRDIMM-3DS, and 32 GB for NVDIMM-N |
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| PCIe Expansion | Six PCIe 4.0 slots: five x16 and one x8 |
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| Storage And Expansion | Two M.2 M-key sockets support 22110, 2280, and 2242 drives; one supports PCIe 4.0 x4 or SATA 6 Gb/s, and the other supports PCIe 4.0 x4. Also includes 4 SATA 6 Gb/s ports, two SlimSAS connectors configurable for PCIe 4.0 x8 or 8 SATA 6 Gb/s, and two OCuLink connectors configurable for PCIe 4.0 x4 or 4 SATA 6 Gb/s |
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| Wired Networking And Management | Two Intel X550-AT2 10GbE RJ45 ports plus a dedicated IPMI port |
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| Video And Rear I/O | Aspeed AST2500 onboard video with one DB15 VGA port; two rear USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports |
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| Headers And System Connectors | Includes two USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers, one COM header, TPM headers for LPC and SPI, IPMB and PMBus connectors, eight fan headers, and system, auxiliary-panel, VGA, NMI, BMC_SMB, SGPIO, and CPU hot-swap backplane headers |
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| Power Connections | 24-pin ATX main power connector and three 8-pin ATX 12V connectors |
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| Form Factor And Dimensions | EEB form factor, 12 × 13 inches |
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| Model Identifiers | ASRock Rack ROME2D16-2T |
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