The ASRock Rack GNRD8UD-2Q is a deep Micro-ATX server motherboard for single-processor Intel Xeon 6700P-, 6500P-, and 6700E-series builds, with eight DDR5 RDIMM slots supporting up to 1TB, IPMI remote management, and dual 25GbE networking. It suits compact servers and workstations that need enterprise-class expansion and management.
Recommended For
- Server builders deploying an Intel Xeon 6 system in a compact deep Micro-ATX footprint who want IPMI remote management and dual 25GbE networking onboard.
- IT teams building virtualization or shared-compute hosts that need Xeon 6 support and eight DDR5 RDIMM slots for server-class memory configurations.
- Infrastructure builders connecting high-speed storage, networking, or accelerator hardware through PCIe 5.0/CXL 2.0 slots and MCIO expansion.
- System integrators who want a compact Xeon 6 platform with onboard M.2 storage and four SATA ports for boot drives or a small local drive set.
Spec Summary
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| Best For | Single-socket Intel Xeon 6700E-series server builds needing DDR5 registered memory, PCIe/CXL expansion, and dual 25GbE networking |
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| Processor Support | Supports one Intel Xeon 6700E-series processor |
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| Memory Configuration | Eight DDR5 288-pin registered DIMM slots, supporting DDR5-6400 and up to 1TB |
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| PCIe And CXL Expansion | Two PCIe 5.0/CXL 2.0 x16 slots and six PCIe 5.0/CXL 2.0 x8 MCIO connections; MCIO5 and MCIO6 require selected processors |
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| Storage And Expansion | Two M-key M.2 sockets support PCIe 5.0 x4 drives in the 2280 form factor |
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| Wired Networking | Intel E810-XXVAM2 chipset provides two SFP28 ports at up to 25Gbps each |
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| Rear I/O | D-Sub video output and two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports |
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| Internal Headers And System Interfaces | USB 3.2 Gen 1 header for two ports, USB 2.0 header for two ports, COM and speaker headers, SPI TPM header, VROC header, HSBP, two SMBus headers, PMBus and IPMB headers, auxiliary panel and system panel headers, NMI header, and CMOS-clear contact pads |
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| Power And Fan Connections | Micro-Fit 4-pin ATX PSU signal connector with 24-pin adapter cable, three 8-pin ATX 12V connectors, 6-pin HDD power connector, and eight 6-pin fan headers |
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| BIOS And Firmware | AMI UEFI BIOS with 512Mb SPI flash ROM; supports Plug and Play, ACPI 4.0 and above wake events, SMBIOS 3.4 and above, and ASRock Rack Instant Flash |
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| Form Factor And Dimensions | Deep Micro-ATX, 9.6 × 10.5 inches |
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| Model Identifiers | ASRock Rack GNRD8UD-2Q |
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