The ASRock Rack EC266D4ID-2T/X550 is a deep mini-ITX server motherboard for compact server and workstation builds using supported Intel Xeon E-2400 or Pentium Gold G7400-series processors, with DDR5 ECC UDIMM support, IPMI remote management, and dual 10GbE.
Recommended For
- Builders assembling a compact, single-socket Xeon server for virtualization or self-hosted services who want ECC UDIMM support and IPMI remote management.
- Home-lab and small-business NAS builders who need multiple internal drive connections, ECC memory, and 10GbE links for fast storage access.
- Network appliance or edge-server builders who need two onboard 10GbE ports and out-of-band IPMI management in a compact server-board layout.
- Server builders fitting a system into a space designed for deep mini-ITX boards who can use a supported LGA1700 Xeon E or Pentium Gold processor.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- Build a compact server for a small office or home lab when a standard ATX board is too large; the deep mini-ITX layout is designed for small-form-factor server applications.
- Set up a multi-drive NAS or file server with SATA disks for shared storage and M.2 SSDs for fast system or application storage; the board provides multiple SATA connections and two M.2 sockets.
- Connect a storage server to a 10GbE switch or workstation for faster transfers across a compatible network; the board has two onboard 10GbE ports, avoiding the need for a separate network card for those connections.
- Run a home-lab host for self-hosted services or a modest set of virtual machines; its Xeon E processor support and four ECC UDIMM slots provide a server-oriented platform, with capacity depending on the selected CPU and memory.
- Place a server in a closet or rack where direct access is inconvenient; IPMI remote management can help with out-of-band administration, while the separate management network connection needs to be configured.
Spec Summary
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| Best For | Compact server builds using one supported Intel Xeon E-2400 or Pentium Gold G7400-series processor, with ECC DDR5 memory |
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| Processor And Platform | Single-processor LGA 1700 platform with Intel C266 chipset; supports Intel Xeon E-2400 series and Pentium Gold G7400/G7400T processors, with a listed 95W TDP |
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| Memory Configuration | Four 288-pin DDR5 slots supporting DDR5-4400, up to 128GB, with ECC |
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| Expansion And Storage | One CPU-connected PCIe 5.0 x16 slot; two M-key M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 sockets for 2280 drives; three OCuLink connectors, supporting PCIe 4.0 x4, PCIe 4.0 x4 or four SATA 6Gb/s, and PCIe 3.0 x4 or four SATA 6Gb/s |
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| Networking | Dual Intel X550 10GbE LAN with two RJ45 ports |
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| Graphics And Rear I/O | Aspeed AST2600 onboard video; rear I/O includes one D-Sub, two RJ45 LAN ports, and two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports |
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| Power | Supports ATX PSU signaling via a Micro-Fit 4-pin connector with 24-pin adapter cable, or 12V DC-in through two 8-pin connectors; includes one 4-pin SATA power connector |
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| Headers And Board Management | Includes USB 3.2 Gen 1 header for two ports, COM, three 4-pin fan, SPI TPM, SGPIO, SMBus, PMBus, IPMB, NCSI, NMI, and clear-CMOS headers; auxiliary and system panel headers support chassis, fault, LAN activity, locate, power, reset, and drive-activity signals |
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| Firmware | AMI 256Mb SPI Flash ROM with Plug and Play, ACPI 6.4-and-above wake-event compliance, SMBIOS 2.8-and-above support, and ASRock Rack Instant Flash |
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| Form Factor And Dimensions | Deep mini-ITX, measuring 6.7 × 8.2 inches |
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| Model Identifiers | ASRock Rack EC266D4ID-2T/X550 |
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