The ASRock Rack SPC741D8-2L2T is a single-socket CEB server motherboard for 4th- and 5th-Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors, suited to server builders who need DDR5 RDIMM support, four PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, and dual 10GbE networking.
Recommended For
- Workstation builders running CPU- and memory-intensive deep-learning or visual-computing workloads who need a single Xeon platform with multiple PCIe 5.0 expansion slots.
- Server and infrastructure teams building a single-socket Xeon server that needs remote IPMI management and multiple onboard network connections, including 10GbE.
- Builders of high-end compute or storage systems who plan to use several PCIe add-in cards and want server-class DDR5 registered memory rather than a consumer desktop platform.
- Organizations or technically experienced builders interested in open-source firmware options for a Xeon server platform and prepared to evaluate firmware support and deployment requirements.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- For a single-host virtualization setup, run several server services or virtual machines on one Xeon-based system. The board provides a server platform with DDR5 registered memory and remote management; how many workloads it can handle depends on the selected CPU, memory, and software.
- For deep-learning or visual-computing work, build a server or workstation with compatible accelerator cards. The board is positioned for these workloads and provides PCIe expansion; the cards, chassis, power supply, cooling, and software determine the usable configuration and results.
- For a multi-drive storage server, attach SATA drives through the board’s storage connections and serve files or datasets over the network. The board supports a range of SATA storage configurations, while the case, drive setup, and chosen storage software determine capacity and protection.
- For workloads that move data between a server, storage, and capable network clients, use the onboard 10GbE ports for faster local network links than 1GbE. Real throughput depends on the network path, storage, and configuration.
- For a rack-mounted server that is managed remotely, use IPMI’s remote console and virtual media features for administration and maintenance. This can reduce the need to connect a local monitor and keyboard during routine management.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
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| Best For | Single-processor server builds using 4th or 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors, with DDR5 memory and multiple PCIe expansion options |
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| Processor And Platform | Single LGA 4677 socket for 4th or 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors, with Intel C741 chipset and support for CPUs up to 350W TDP |
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| Memory Configuration | 8 DDR5 288-pin registered-memory slots, supporting DDR5 5600 and up to 2TB; supports RDIMM and RDIMM-3DS |
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| Expansion Slots | 4 PCIe 5.0 / CXL 1.1 x16 slots; supports PCIe graphics cards |
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| Storage And Expansion Connectivity | Up to 12 SATA 6Gb/s drives; two M.2 sockets support PCIe 3.0 x4 or SATA 6Gb/s, with 22110/2280 support on M2_1 and 22110/2280/2242 on M2_2; two PCIe 5.0 x8 MCIO connectors and one PCIe 3.0 x4 or SATA 6Gb/s MCIO connector |
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| Networking | Two 10GbE RJ45 ports via Broadcom BCM57416 and two 1GbE RJ45 ports via Intel I210 |
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| Rear I/O And USB | Rear I/O includes one D-Sub, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, and four RJ45 LAN ports; headers provide two USB 3.2 Gen 1 and two USB 2.0 ports |
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| Video | Onboard video chipset: ASPEED AST2600 |
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| Internal Headers And Connectors | Includes power, auxiliary panel, system panel, COM, speaker, six fan, thermal sensor, TPM, VROC, SGPIO, HSBP, SMBus, PMBus, IPMB, front LAN LED, and NMI connections, plus Clear CMOS contact pads |
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| Firmware And System Compatibility | AMI 256Mb 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 | CEB form factor, 12.0 × 10.5 inches |
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| Model Identifiers | ASRock Rack SPC741D8-2L2T/BCM |
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