The GIGABYTE MS74-HB0 is a dual-socket E-ATX server motherboard purpose-built for the Intel Xeon D-6700 and D-6500 Series Processors. Engineered for edge computing, data centers, storage servers, and telecom applications, this board combines compute, networking, and storage functions in a compact and power-efficient design. With PCIe Gen4 expansion, DDR4 ECC memory support, and advanced remote management, the MS74-HB0 delivers high-density performance within a 350W CPU TDP envelope for mission-critical workloads.
Key Features
- Processor Support
- Dual-socket support for Intel Xeon D-6700 / D-6500 Series (SoC) processors.
- Integrated platform combining compute, networking, and storage capabilities.
- Optimized for low-power, high-density edge and cloud workloads.
- Form Factor
- E-ATX (305 x 330mm), designed for enterprise-class rackmount and edge deployments.
- Flexible layout suitable for networking and storage-centric solutions.
- Memory
- Supports DDR4 ECC RDIMM/LRDIMM memory technology.
- Up to 8 DIMM slots for large-capacity and high-reliability memory.
- ECC support ensures error correction and system stability in critical environments.
- Expansion Capability
- Multiple PCIe Gen4 slots for GPU/accelerators, high-speed NICs, or storage controllers.
- Scalable for AI inference, networking functions, and data analytics.
- Storage Options
- Multiple SATA 6Gb/s ports for HDD/SSD integration.
- M.2 NVMe slots for high-performance SSDs.
- RAID functionality for enterprise-class data protection.
- Networking
- Integrated multi-Gigabit Ethernet (1/10GbE) connectivity from Xeon D SoC.
- Expandable via PCIe NICs to 25/40/100GbE for high-throughput environments.
- Power Efficiency
- Optimized for 350W CPU TDP envelope, delivering compute performance with excellent energy efficiency.
- Thermal design ensures stable performance in 24/7 operation.
- Remote Management
- Integrated BMC with IPMI 2.0 & Redfish API.
- Provides remote health monitoring (CPU, memory, power, fans, thermals).
Applications
- Edge Computing & Telecom – NFV, SDN, and 5G core infrastructure.
- Enterprise Storage Servers – Scalable storage solutions with NVMe and RAID support.
- Cloud-Native & Virtualization – Compact dual-socket platform for SaaS/PaaS/IaaS deployments.
- AI Inference & Analytics – PCIe accelerators for lightweight AI and real-time analytics.
- Networking Appliances – Security gateways, firewalls, and high-performance network services.