1U-C246-8L

The 1U-C246-8L is a high-density, high-performance 1U rackmount network platform built on the Intel C246 chipset. It supports LGA1151 processors, dual-channel DDR4 SO-DIMM memory, and flexible storage expansion options. Featuring eight integrated 2.5GbE network ports and a variety of expansion interfaces, it addresses the diverse requirements of network security, virtualization, edge computing, and storage servers. This platform is ideally suited for deployment in data centers, enterprise server rooms, and industrial edge environments.

Main Features:

• Enterprise-Grade Intel C246 Platform: Powered by the Intel® C246 chipset, it supports 8th/9th Gen Intel Core and Xeon-E Series processors, delivering stable and reliable performance for enterprise and industrial applications requiring continuous operation. It also provides a rich set of industrial-grade features and I/O interfaces.
• High-Capacity DDR4 Memory Support: Equipped with dual-channel DDR4 SO-DIMM slots supporting up to 64GB, it meets the requirements of complex computing and real-time data processing workloads.
• Multi-Channel Storage Architecture: Features 2x SATA 6Gb/s interfaces for high-capacity HDDs or SSDs and 2x M.2 Key-M 2280 slots supporting NVMe SSDs for high-speed system drives and cache configurations. This architecture easily supports RAID, virtualization, and NAS applications, ensuring exceptional I/O performance.
• High-Density Network Design: The front panel integrates 8x 2.5GbE RJ45 Ethernet ports, providing ample connectivity for diverse networking applications. It supports link aggregation and load balancing, with optional expansion for up to eight 10G SFP+ ports via reserved brackets. Ideal for firewalls, multi-WAN access, SD-WAN, and virtualized network switching nodes.
• Flexible Expansion Capabilities: 2x PCIe slots allow installation of high-performance NICs, storage HBA cards, GPUs, or AI accelerator modules. Additional M.2 Key-E / Key-B / mPCIe slots support Wi-Fi, 4G/5G, and various I/O or functional expansion modules.
• Standard Rackmount Design: Built in a standard 19-inch 1U rackmount chassis, it is easy to deploy in data centers or enterprise racks. The active cooling design ensures stable operation under sustained high loads.
• Industrial-Grade Reliability: Engineered for wide temperature and humidity ranges and wide-range AC power input, it ensures long-term, stable operation in enterprise server rooms and industrial control environments.