Supermicro MBD-X10DAC Motherboard

Supermicro MBD-X10DAC is a high-performance E-ATX motherboard designed for dual-socket Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 platforms. It targets professional server and workstation environments that require high memory capacity, robust I/O expansion and 24/7 operational reliability.

Key technical parameters

• Socket / CPU support: LGA 2011, dual-processor configuration, Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 family, up to 160 W TDP per CPU (no processor included).
• Form factor: E-ATX, suitable for compatible server and workstation chassis.
• Memory subsystem: 16 DDR4 DIMM slots, up to 2 TB ECC 3DS LRDIMM or 1 TB ECC RDIMM, DDR4-2400 MHz (depending on CPU and module configuration).
• Expansion slots: 3 × PCI Express 3.0 x16, 2 × PCI Express 3.0 x8, 1 × PCI Express 2.0 x4 (mechanical x8) for GPUs, RAID controllers, network and storage adapters.
• USB connectivity: 6 × USB 2.0 (2 rear, 4 optional), 5 × USB 3.0 (2 rear, 1 Type A onboard, 2 optional) for high-speed peripheral integration.
• Network interfaces: 2 × RJ-45 1 Gb/s Ethernet for redundant or segmented network configurations.
• Storage: No M.2 NVMe slots; storage expansion via PCIe controllers or onboard headers depending on system configuration.
• Audio subsystem: RealTek ALC888 7.1 High Definition Audio with S/PDIF header for multi-channel audio output in workstation scenarios.
• Warranty: 36-month manufacturer warranty.

Operational advantages

• High compute density: Dual-socket support allows consolidation of multi-core Xeon processors on a single board, beneficial for virtualization, CAD/CAE, and data processing workloads.
• Large memory footprint: Up to 2 TB ECC 3DS LRDIMM enables deployment in memory-intensive applications such as in-memory databases, large-scale simulations or virtualization hosts.
• ECC reliability: Error-Correcting Code memory support enhances system stability and data integrity in mission-critical environments.
• Flexible expansion: Multiple PCIe 3.0 x16 and x8 slots provide the bandwidth needed for professional GPUs, high-performance storage controllers or multi-port NICs.
• Network redundancy: Dual 1 GbE interfaces facilitate failover configurations or traffic separation (management, storage, user traffic) depending on system design.
• Workstation-ready audio: Integrated 7.1 HD audio with S/PDIF header supports multi-channel audio setups in technical workstations and content creation systems.

This motherboard is intended for integration by experienced system builders who require a dual-socket Intel Xeon E5 platform with high memory capacity and extensive PCIe expansion. Chassis, power supply, processors, storage, and cooling must be selected to match the E-ATX form factor, power and thermal requirements of the target deployment.