High-speed Ethernet Connection
With built-in dual 10Gb Ethernet SFP+ by BCM57840S, Z10PC-D8/10G-2S increases data throughput and improves data transmission efficiency. Users are able to build high-bandwidth, low-latency, performance-focused networks on a compact size server board which can fulfill the needs of high speed interconnection between servers in high speed networking environment.
Mass Storage Capacity and Additional OS Storage
Z10PC-D8/10G-2S is equipped with ten 6 Gb/s SATA ports, offering support for mass storage capacity. In an alternative configuration, Z10PC-D8/10G-2S has nine 6 Gb/s SATA and an M.2 slot for a solid-state drive — ideal for an operating system boot drive! In this generation, ASUS has a whole new PIKE solution, standard PCI-E form factor for user to equip with multiple PIKE II cards on one motherboard which maximizes the expandability and utilizations. Just placing the PIKE II card, Z10PC-D8/10G-2S can immediately enlarge the capacity, upgrade to 12G solution and improve the performance, making it the great upgrade option.
Compatible with ATX Cases
Z10PC-D8/10G-2S serverboard supports dual Intel® Xeon® server processors in a 12” x 10.5” compact size with ATX mounting hole locations. This gives you the freedom to mount Z10PC-D8/10G-2S in many off-the-shelf ATX case options, avoiding the complication and expense of sourcing specialist propriety case designs – ensures end customers can benefit from up-to-date server technologies with affordable budget.
Premium Components for Premium Efficiency
ASUS Z10 server board series design the premium power solution with the hand-chosen components and provide premium efficiency which is up to 94%. The premium power solution consist 4 pillars to achieve the 94% premium efficiency: Beat Thermal Choke, Dr. MOS, 12K capacitor and Digi+ VRM. A special fin design of Beat-Thermal-Choke results in 3-5℃ lower choke temperatures and raise the stability, and translates into minimal-loss power delivery. The Dr. MOS is a proven stable circuit integrated MOSFET, which can optimize the switching performance and contribute the efficiency to the system. ASUS DIGI+ VRM design empowers users with superior flexibility and has the perfect precision to ensure optimized performance, extreme system stability. Moreover, ASUS is the world’s first server manufacturer to introduce 12K solid capacitors which are able to withstand up to 1,200,000 hours of temperatures as high as 65°C (12K hours@105°C). These 12K capacitors can also lower equivalent series resistance (ESR) and thus to increase efficiency and minimal heat generation.
Quick Initialization Guidance
The ASUS Z10 series features quick initialization guidance which let users realize system initialization state in seconds; furthermore users are able to diagnose system instantly through POST code message in the POST stage. The quick initialization guidance during the POST includes 2 phases. In phase 1 -- POST in seconds, the screen lightens in seconds to make users instantly access to system initializing status. In phase 2, device scanning information and 2-digit POST code messages are available to give users a total understanding of startup process and to clearly indicate boot-up status which is easy for troubleshooting.
Complete Remote Server Management
The optional ASMB8-iKVM (IPMI 2.0-compliant) enables remote update BIOS, standalone KVM/Java utility, video recording and BSOD capture. Based on out-of-band management, even if the server operating system is down or offline, the KVM module can still provide round-the-clock remote monitoring and diagnosis through a user-friendly web-based graphical interface via all major browsers. In addition, ASWM Enterprise software provides one-to-multiple centralized management including BIOS flash, software dispatch, task scheduler, remote control, and power control, all through a colorful and informative graphical interface. Through ASUS remote management solution, users could save time and effort on server management and trouble-shooting.