AsRock D2163D4I2-2T Mini-ITX Server Motherboard
The AsRock D2163D4I2-2T is a Mini-ITX server motherboard built around the Intel Xeon D-2100 series system-on-chip platform, aimed at integrators who need a compact, rack-friendly compute board for edge servers, network appliances, and embedded surveillance infrastructure. At 10.83 x 9.45 x 2.28 in and 2.58 lb, the D2163D4I2-2T fits into short-depth rack enclosures and dense chassis designs where a full ATX board won't work — a real constraint on many edge-of-network deployments where rack space is shared with switches, NVRs, and UPS units.
Overview
Because the Xeon D-2100 series integrates the CPU directly onto the board, the D2163D4I2-2T is positioned for builders standing up dedicated appliances — VMS servers, storage nodes, or firewall/routing platforms — rather than general-purpose desktop use. The compact Mini-ITX footprint keeps chassis options open for 1U short-depth and wall-mount rack enclosures common in telecom closets and IDF rooms.
Key Features
- Mini-ITX Form Factor (10.83 x 9.45 x 2.28 in): fits short-depth rack chassis and compact appliance enclosures where a standard ATX or even Micro-ATX board won't clear the depth — useful when retrofitting an existing network rack rather than provisioning new space.
- 2.58 lb Board Weight: stays within typical wall-mount and short-depth rack chassis weight budgets, simplifying mechanical planning for edge enclosures.
- Intel Xeon D-2100 Series Platform: a SoC-class server platform aimed at dense, power-conscious appliance builds — the right category to evaluate against your target chassis and PSU headroom before final spec-out.
Integration & Compatibility
Chassis selection should be driven by the D2163D4I2-2T's Mini-ITX dimensions and confirmed I/O cutout compatibility with your enclosure vendor. Country of origin is China (CN), which may be a factor for buyers evaluating NDAA Section 889 or federal procurement requirements — confirm against your specific compliance checklist before committing to a build. For rack integration alongside cameras, NVRs, or switches, review network video recorders and PoE network switches that commonly share rack space with edge compute boards, and see the VMS architecture guide for planning server placement in a surveillance network. The full AsRock server board lineup is available in the AsRock catalog for buyers comparing socket, chipset, or port configurations. D2163D4I2-2T (often searched as D2163D4I2 2T) sourcing is channel-direct — no grey-market, no parallel imports.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the country of origin for the D2163D4I2-2T?
A: China (CN), per manufacturer logistics data.
Q: What are the dimensions of the D2163D4I2-2T?
A: 10.83 x 9.45 x 2.28 in (L x W x H), a standard Mini-ITX footprint.
Q: How much does the D2163D4I2-2T weigh?
A: 2.58 lb.
Q: Is the D2163D4I2-2T NDAA compliant?
A: Compliance status is not confirmed in current specification data — verify directly against your procurement requirements before ordering.
What stands out on the D2163D4I2-2T at first look is the footprint: 10.83 x 9.45 in puts it squarely in Mini-ITX territory, which matters more than people expect once you're trying to fit a Xeon D-2100 platform into a short-depth rack chassis.
Technical Highlights:
- Mini-ITX Footprint (10.83 x 9.45 x 2.28 in): clears short-depth 1U and wall-mount enclosures that a full ATX Xeon board simply won't fit into.
- 2.58 lb Board Weight: light enough that it doesn't complicate mounting hardware or chassis weight limits in compact appliance builds.
- Intel Xeon D-2100 Series SoC: integrated CPU-on-board design common to dense edge-appliance boards — plan PSU and cooling around the specific SKU's TDP once confirmed.
Deployment Considerations:
- Confirm chassis I/O shield and mounting-hole compatibility before ordering — Mini-ITX boards vary in port placement between vendors.
- Country of origin is CN — flag this early if the deployment has NDAA Section 889 or other federal sourcing requirements; full compliance documentation wasn't available at spec time.
Best fit is a compact edge-compute or appliance build — VMS server, firewall, or storage node — going into a short-depth rack where the D2163D4I2-2T's small footprint is the deciding factor over a full-size ATX Xeon board.
