Supermicro X12SPW-F Motherboard - LGA4189 - Intel C621A - ATX - 2x Gigabit LAN - Onboard Graphics

The Supermicro X12SPW-F is a high-performance server motherboard designed for 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors (Ice Lake-SP). With the Intel C621A chipset, it delivers exceptional reliability and scalability for demanding data center and enterprise applications. This ATX motherboard supports up to 2TB of DDR4 ECC memory, extensive PCIe 4.0 expansion, and integrated IPMI 2.0 for remote management.

Advantages

Optimized for 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable CPUs, the X12SPW-F offers a perfect balance of performance, memory capacity, and connectivity. Its dual Gigabit Ethernet ports and ASPEED AST2600 BMC ensure robust networking and out-of-band management. The board supports up to 2TB of DDR4-3200MHz ECC memory, making it ideal for virtualization, HPC, and storage workloads.

Suitable for

• Enterprise servers and data centers
• Cloud computing and virtualization platforms
• High-performance computing (HPC) clusters
• Storage servers and NAS appliances

Key specifications

• Form Factor: ATX
• CPU Socket: Single LGA4189 (Socket P+)
• Supported CPUs: 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable (Ice Lake-SP)
• Chipset: Intel C621A
• Memory: 8 x DDR4 DIMM slots, DDR4-3200MHz ECC RDIMM/LRDIMM, up to 2TB
• PCIe Expansion: 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 4.0 x8, 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 (in x8 slot)
• SATA: 8 x SATA3 (6Gbps)
• M.2: 1 x M.2 NVMe (PCIe 4.0 x4, 2280/22110)
• LAN: 2 x Gigabit Ethernet (Intel i210)
• USB Rear: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
• USB Internal: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers (4 ports), 1 x USB 2.0 header (2 ports)
• Onboard Graphics: ASPEED AST2600 BMC
• Management: IPMI 2.0 with KVM over IP
• Power: 24-pin ATX, 8-pin EPS, 4-pin EPS

Recommendations

This motherboard is ideal for building a powerful server with 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors. Pair with ECC DDR4 memory and NVMe SSDs for maximum performance. Ensure your chassis supports ATX form factor and has adequate cooling for the CPU and chipset.