Intel® Xeon® E processor and ECC memory Supports Memory capacity up to 128GB.* Intel® Xeon® E processor provides enhanced performance and capability. Support for Error-Correcting Code (ECC) memory, it can eliminate small data discrepancies and prevent data corruption to ensure reliability for critical applications while helping to reduce system crashes. * Support for 128GB capacity was required a BIOS update. Broad DDR4 Compatibility with Support List of 1000+ DDR4 Validated? GIGABYTE partners very closely with memory vendors from around the world to ensure that modules offered by popular memory brands are compatible with GIGABYTE Motherboards. GIGABYTE has verified over 1000+ different modules to ensure performance in a GIGABYTE built system. 2 PCIe x16 slots for multi cards Multi-graphics configurations offer better graphics performance for applications which demand the highest frame rates without compromising on resolution. NVIDIA® QUADRO® Professional Graphics Supports NVIDIA® QUADRO® 3D Workstation Professional Graphics Solutions are designed and built specifically for artists, designers, and engineers, NVIDIA Quadro GPUs power more than 100 professional applications across a broad range of industries. Professionals trust them to enable their best work using applications such as Adobe® Creative Cloud, Avid Media Composer, Autodesk Suites, Dassault Systemes, CATIA and SOLIDWORKS, Siemens NX, PTC Creo, and many more. Large storage capacity: 8 SATA3 Ports Sufficient SATA Ports for the mass storage requirement. Dual M.2 for SSD C246M-WU4 with dual M.2 connectors provides better upgradability for SSD devices. Delivering up to 32Gb/s transfer speed, the dual M.2 connectors provide an ideal storage solution with RAID modes. Fast Onboard Storage with 32Gb/s M.2 GIGABYTE M.2 solution offers considerably faster storage performance and support for both PCIe and SATA interface for M.2 SSD devices. The GIGABYTE C246 Platform supports Intel’s latest Optane technology. Optane fuels storage performance by acting as a cache drive giving users a significant boost compared to traditional mechanical drives. Dual Intel® Server GbE LAN with cFosSpeed Internet Accelerator Software * cFosSpeed helps to improve network latency and maintain low ping times. * Support Windows Server O/S * Support Intel® vPro™ Technology * Teaming Features – Fault Tolerance – Link Aggregation – Load Balancing USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A The latest USB 3.1 Gen 2 offers staggering 10Gb/s transfer speeds. 2x faster than USB 3.1 Gen 1 along with backwards compatibility with existing USB devices. Supports up to Three Monitor Displays C246M-WU4 can connect up to three displays at the same time with onboard DVI-D, DisplayPort, and VGA connectivity. Displayport supports up to 4K UHD@60Hz. Carefully Selected Components GIGABYTE’s passive components are meticulously selected to guarantee a super stable operating environment and allow the processors and the memory to deliver their maximum performance. With some of the longest service lifetimes in the industry, our server motherboards build on 30 years’ company-wide experience in motherboard design to attain the highest reliability levels. Ultra Durable™ PCIe Armor Industry Leading Ultra Durable™ PCIe Armor The innovative one piece stainless steel shielding design from GIGABYTE reinforces the PCIe connectors to provide the extra strength required to support heavy graphics cards. Easy to Install “G Connector” Design The tiny cables of the front panel connectors can be hard to manipulate as space is restricted and indicators being tiny. With the G Connector, you can connect all the FP cables at once, simplifying the process of building your next PC and saving you some frustrations.