1U-C246-9100-8L

The 1U-C246-8L is a high-density, high-performance 1U rackmount network platform built on the Intel® C246 chipset. It supports LGA1151 processors, dual-channel DDR4 SO-DIMM memory, and flexible storage expansion options. Featuring eight integrated 2.5GbE network ports and a variety of expansion interfaces, it addresses the diverse requirements of network security, virtualization, edge computing, and storage servers. This platform is ideally suited for deployment in data centers, enterprise server rooms, and industrial edge environments.

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Key Features

Chipset: Intel® C246 (supports 8th/9th Gen Intel® Core™ / Xeon® E processors)
Memory: DDR4 SO-DIMM up to 64GB, 2666 MT/s
Storage: 2× SATA 6Gb/s, 2× M.2 Key-M 2280 SSD
Networking: 8× RJ45 1GbE ports
USB: 4× USB-A 3.0 (front panel)
Console: 1× RJ45 COM
Display: 1× VGA / 1× HDMI (reserved)
Expansion:

1× PCIe x16 (x8 rate)
1× PCIe x8 (x4 rate)
1× M.2 Key-E 2230 (PCIe/USB)
1× M.2 Key-B 3052 (USB signal)
1× mPCIe (PCIe/USB signal)

Cooling: Active cooling with 1× CPU fan + 2× chassis fans
Chassis: 440 × 255 × 45 mm; Weight: 3.65 kg (net), 4.50 kg (with accessories)
Power: 80V–264V AC input with PFC, output DC 24V
Environment: Operating 0–50℃; Humidity 5–90% RH (non-condensing)

Application Scenarios

Firewall & Security Gateway: Ideal for pfSense/OPNsense, UTM, and IDS/IPS applications
Virtualization Platform: Supports VMware, Proxmox, or KVM-based multi-VM workloads
Edge Computing: Compact 1U server for distributed data processing and local decision-making
Network Storage: Multiple SATA + M.2 interfaces for hybrid NAS/backup systems
SMB Infrastructure: High reliability for 24/7 operation in business or data center environments