ASUS has announced the P13R-M and P13R-M/10G-2T motherboards, designed for building servers using the latest Intel Xeon E-2400 processors, which feature up to eight computing cores and a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of up to 95W.
Built on the Intel C262 chipset, these motherboards accommodate the LGA1700 socket CPUs. They have four slots for DDR5-4400/4000/3600 UDIMM memory modules, supporting a total capacity of up to 128GB. Both models have a micro-ATX form factor with dimensions of 244 × 244 mm.
The motherboards are equipped with PCIe 4.0 x8 and PCIe 5.0 x16 expansion slots, and a connector for an M.2 2280/2260/2242 solid-state drive, and BMC Aspeed AST2600. The P13R-M version includes a dual-port 1GbE network adapter based on Intel I210AT and eight SATA-3 ports. The P13R-M/10G-2T model is equipped with a dual-port 10GbE controller (Intel X710-AT2) and six SATA-3 ports. Both versions also have a dedicated management network port.
The interface block contains three USB 3.2 Gen2 ports, three RJ-45 sockets for network cables, and an analog D-Sub connector. Through connectors on the boards, USB 3.2 Gen1 and USB 2.0 ports, and a serial port can also be utilized. There are six connectors for cooling fan connections. The operating temperature range is from +10 to +50 °C.
Adding to this, the introduction of these motherboards signifies ASUS’s commitment to providing advanced solutions for server construction. The P13R-M and P13R-M/10G-2T models cater to different network bandwidth needs, with the former focusing on standard 1GbE connectivity and the latter offering high-speed 10GbE for more demanding network environments. The support for the latest DDR5 memory and PCIe 5.0 interface in both models ensures high-speed data processing and future-proofing capabilities. The inclusion of BMC Aspeed AST2600 provides efficient out-of-band management, vital for server maintenance and monitoring. With versatile connectivity options and a range of operating temperatures, these motherboards are well-suited for various server applications, from small business needs to more intensive data center operations.
The ASUS P13R-M is an Intel® Xeon® E-2400 LGA 1700 micro-ATX server motherboard, designed to accommodate a range of server needs with its robust feature set. Here are its key specifications:
- Processor Support: It is powered by an eight-core Intel Xeon E-2400-series processor and supports up to 95 W TDP. This makes it suitable for handling demanding server tasks that require robust processing capabilities.
- Memory and Storage: The motherboard supports four DDR5 ECC UDIMM memory slots and includes one M.2 slot for up to 32 Gbps performance, which is ideal for faster OS booting. It also provides eight native SATA HDDs for extensive storage options, facilitating large-scale data storage requirements.
- Expansion and Connectivity: The P13R-M includes one PCIe 5.0 slot and one PCIe 4.0 slot, offering flexible expandability options. For networking, it is equipped with dual Intel I210-AT gigabit Ethernet with teaming support, enhancing its connectivity capabilities.
- Additional Features: The motherboard features the onboard ASUS ASMB11-iKVM with ASPEED AST2600 controller for out-of-band management, providing enhanced control and management of server operations. Additionally, it includes an integrated PFR FPGA as the platform Root-of-Trust solution for firmware resiliency, ensuring secure and reliable system operations.
- Interfaces: It has three USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, further enhancing its connectivity and data transfer capabilities.
