2U-C246-8L

Price range: $315.00 through $695.00

The 2U-C246-8L is an enterprise-class 2U network and storage server built on the Intel C246 chipset. It supports LGA1151 processors, dual-channel DDR4 memory, and multiple storage expansion slots. With eight integrated 2.5GbE network ports and a variety of expansion interfaces, it is well-suited for applications in network security, virtualization, edge computing, and enterprise-class storage. This platform is ideal for deployment in enterprise server rooms, data centers, and industrial edge environments.

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Quick Specs

Processor Platform Intel C246 Chipset, FCLGA1151
Network 8 × 2.5GbE RJ45 LAN
Memory Up to 64GB DDR4 SO-DIMM
Storage 2 × SATA 6Gb/s + 2 × M.2 Key-M
Expansion PCIe x16 + PCIe x8 + M.2 + mPCIe
Form Factor 2U Rackmount Network Server

Specifications

Product Model2U-C246-8L
ChipsetIntel C246 Chipset
Processor SocketFCLGA1151
Supported Processor PlatformIntel LGA1151 Socket Processors
Memory TypeDDR4 SO-DIMM
Maximum Memory Capacity64GB
Maximum Memory Frequency2666 MT/s
SATA2 × SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 Storage2 × M.2 Key-M 2280 SSD
Ethernet8 × 2.5GbE RJ45 LAN
Network Controller8 × Intel I226V
PCIe Expansion1 × PCIe x16, x8 rate; 1 × PCIe x8, x4 rate
M.2 Key-E1 × M.2 Key-E 2230, PCIe / USB Signal
M.2 Key-B1 × M.2 Key-B 3052, USB Signal
mPCIe1 × mPCIe, PCIe / USB Signal
Front Panel I/O8 × RJ45 LAN, 4 × USB-A 3.0, 1 × RJ45 COM, 2 × PCIe Expansion Baffles
Back Panel I/O1 × VGA / 1 × HD Reserved Display, 1 × Power Button, 2 × Reserved Antenna Groups, 1 × AC Power Socket
Console1 × RJ45 COM RS232
Display Output1 × VGA / 1 × HD Reserved
GraphicsDepends on the Processor Integrated Graphics
Onboard Storage I/O2 × SATA Data Connectors, 2 × SATA Power Sockets
Onboard Headers1 × F_PANEL, 2 × JCOM, 2 × F_USB 2.0, 1 × TPM, 1 × LPT, 1 × LPC, 1 × JVGA, 1 × JHD
USB Expansion1 × USB-A 2.0 on motherboard; 2 × F_USB 2.0 headers
Fan Headers1 × CPU_FAN, 3 × SYS_FAN on motherboard
Cooling MethodActive Cooling, 1 × CPU Fan + 2 × Chassis Fans
Chassis Size440 × 420 × 90 mm
Motherboard Size287 × 190 mm
WeightEquipment Weight: 6.40 KG; Package Weight: 8.50 KG including accessories
Power ModeInput: 200V–240V AC 50/60Hz; Output: 200W MAX
Operating Temperature0°C to 50°C
Operating Humidity5% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing

Typical Applications

Network Security Appliance

Eight Intel I226V 2.5GbE RJ45 LAN ports, PCIe expansion, RJ45 console, 2U rackmount chassis, and active cooling make it suitable for firewall appliances, VPN gateways, SD-WAN systems, UTM platforms, routing, VLAN, LACP, traffic forwarding, and enterprise network segmentation.

Enterprise Gateway Platform

Intel C246 chipset, FCLGA1151 processor support, up to 64GB DDR4 memory, dual M.2 SSD, SATA storage, 8 × 2.5GbE ports, and 2U rackmount construction provide a stable platform for enterprise gateways, branch network devices, multi-network access, and server room deployments.

Industrial Automation Control

COM, TPM, LPT, LPC, USB expansion, M.2 Key-E, M.2 Key-B, mPCIe, multiple fan headers, 2U chassis space, and active cooling make it suitable for industrial gateways, machine communication, automation control, production monitoring, and industrial network security applications.

Edge Computing Platform

High-speed 2.5GbE networking, dual M.2 SSD storage, SATA backup storage, PCIe expansion, 2U thermal capacity, and enterprise-class AC power make it suitable for edge computing, local data processing, virtualized network services, enterprise-class storage, data center edge nodes, and OEM/ODM rackmount platforms.

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Weight 12.5 kg
Dimensions 56 × 54 × 25 cm
Integrated Processor

None, Core i3-9100, Core i5-9400, Xeon E-2104G, Xeon E-2126G

Bundles

NO RAM NO SSD, 8GB DDR4 128GB NVMe, 8GB DDR4 256GB NVMe, 16GB DDR4 256GB NVMe

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