C246-NAS-ITX Motherboard

The BKHD-C246-NAS-ITX is a high-performance Mini-ITX storage motherboard based on the Intel C246 chipset (FCLGA1151 socket). It supports Intel 8th/9th Generation Core and Xeon E-2100 series processors, and is compatible with UDIMM/DIMM DDR4 memory. Featuring 8x native SATA 3.0 solts, 4x 2.5GbE high-speed Ethernet ports, and a stable enterprise-grade design, it provides a robust hardware foundation for demanding NAS systems, lightweight servers, and professional workstation applications.

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Key Features

Chipset: Intel® C246
Processor Support: Intel® Xeon® E-Series, Core™, Pentium® (FCLGA1151)
Memory: DDR4 Non-ECC or ECC Unbuffered DIMM, up to 64GB (2666 MT/s)
Storage: 8× SATA 6Gb/s, 2× M.2 Key-M 2280 (PCIe 3.0)
Networking: 4× 2.5GbE LAN (Intel I226V)
Display: 1× HDMI, 1× DP (depends on CPU integrated graphics)
USB Ports: 4× USB-A 3.0 (rear), 1× USB-A 2.0 (onboard), F_USB expansion headers
Audio: Realtek ALC897, 1× Line-Out jack
Expansion: 1× PCIe x16 (Gen3)
Cooling: 1× CPU_FAN, 2× SYS_FAN
Power: ATX 24-pin + 4-pin
Form Factor: Mini-ITX 170 × 170 mm
Environment: Operating -10–60℃; Humidity 10–90% RH (non-condensing)

Application Scenarios

Network Attached Storage (NAS): Build reliable and high-capacity NAS systems for SMBs or home users
Virtualization Server: Supports VMs and containers for lab or production environments
Edge Computing: Compact, efficient data storage and processing platform
Data Center Backup: Ideal for RAID storage, secure backup, and distributed file systems
Media Server: Perfect for Plex, Jellyfin, and multi-user content sharing