AsRock SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 Deep Micro-ATX Server Board
The AsRock SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 is a deep Micro-ATX server platform built for integrators who need dual 10GbE networking and a compact footprint that still fits inside standard rack chassis. At 12.30 x 13.50 x 2.70 in and 3.67 lb, the SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 occupies a deep Micro-ATX envelope — larger than a standard Micro-ATX board front-to-back, which is a common source of chassis-fit surprises during a build-out, so measure your enclosure's board tray depth before ordering.
Overview
This platform targets edge-compute, video management, and small-to-mid recording server builds where rack density matters but you still need server-grade I/O. The onboard Intel X550 controller pair (referenced directly in the model number) is the headline spec: two 10GbE ports on the board itself means you skip a discrete NIC card and free up an expansion slot for a storage controller, capture card, or GPU. For VMS deployments pulling multi-stream 4K or high-camera-count feeds into a recording server, that dual-10GbE uplink is the difference between a network bottleneck and headroom to grow.
Key Features
- Dual Intel X550 10GbE LAN: Two onboard 10-gigabit ports handle high-throughput ingest — recording servers pulling dozens of camera streams, or NAS/SAN uplinks — without consuming a PCIe slot on a discrete NIC.
- Deep Micro-ATX form factor (12.30 x 13.50 in): Extra board depth versus a standard 9.6 x 9.6 in Micro-ATX layout typically means more onboard expansion and I/O real estate, but it also means you need a chassis rated for the longer tray — confirm clearance before rack-mounting.
- Low board profile (2.70 in height): Keeps the board compatible with lower-1U-class chassis where card height is constrained by the enclosure lid.
- Compact weight (3.67 lb): A lighter board simplifies shipping and field service swaps compared to full-size server motherboards, useful when stocking spares for remote-site recorders.
- Country of origin CN: Documented origin for procurement teams that need to track supply-chain provenance on server hardware purchases.
Integration & Compatibility
The dual X550 LAN controllers are Intel silicon, which generally carries broad driver support across common server OS builds (Windows Server and mainstream Linux distributions) — a practical consideration when pairing this board with a network video recorder build or a custom VMS server. Because this is a bare board rather than a complete system, plan your CPU, memory, storage, and chassis selection separately; pair it with a PoE or aggregation switch on the 10GbE side to actually use the dual-port uplink, and review a VMS server architecture guide before finalizing rack layout if this board is going into a recording or analytics server build. The SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 (often searched as SPC741D8UD 2T/X550) fits best in builds from server-focused lines like the broader AsRock server board catalog, where deep Micro-ATX and dual-10GbE configurations are a recurring pattern for edge and mid-tier recording servers.
When to Choose a Different Model
If your build doesn't need 10GbE — for example a lower-camera-count deployment on standard gigabit — a board without the X550 pair in the same AsRock server line will save cost and PCIe complexity. If you need a smaller chassis footprint than deep Micro-ATX allows, look at a standard Micro-ATX or Mini-ITX variant in the same family instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What networking does the SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 include onboard?
A: It includes dual Intel X550 10GbE LAN ports built into the board, so you don't need a discrete 10-gigabit NIC card.
Q: Is the SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 a full server or a bare board?
A: It is a deep Micro-ATX server board — you'll need to add CPU, memory, storage, and a compatible chassis to build a complete system.
Q: Will the SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 fit a standard Micro-ATX chassis?
A: It's a deep Micro-ATX design at 12.30 x 13.50 in, larger front-to-back than standard Micro-ATX boards (typically 9.6 x 9.6 in) — confirm your chassis tray depth before ordering.
Q: What is the board's weight and dimensions?
A: The SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 weighs 3.67 lb with dimensions of 12.30 x 13.50 x 2.70 in (L x W x H).
Q: Where is the SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 manufactured?
A: The documented country of origin is China (CN).
What jumps out on the SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 is the dual Intel X550 controller pair baked onto a deep Micro-ATX board — that's two 10GbE ports without eating a PCIe slot, which matters once you start stacking storage or capture cards in a recording server build.
Technical Highlights:
- Dual X550 10GbE LAN: Two onboard 10-gigabit ports give you real uplink headroom for multi-stream 4K ingest or NAS/SAN traffic without a discrete NIC eating your last PCIe slot.
- Deep Micro-ATX footprint (12.30 x 13.50 in): More board depth than standard Micro-ATX (9.6 x 9.6 in) typically buys extra onboard I/O and expansion — plan chassis selection around it, not the other way around.
- 2.70 in board height, 3.67 lb: Low profile and light weight keep this compatible with shallower rack chassis and make spares easier to stock and ship for field swaps.
Deployment Considerations:
- This is a bare board — budget CPU, RAM, storage, and a chassis with deep Micro-ATX clearance as separate line items before quoting a build.
- Watch your chassis tray depth specifically: deep Micro-ATX boards are a common source of last-minute fit issues when someone assumes standard Micro-ATX dimensions.
I'd spec the SPC741D8UD-2T/X550 for a mid-tier VMS recording server handling a couple dozen high-resolution camera streams where the dual 10GbE uplink to a NAS or SAN is the actual bottleneck you're solving — not for a low-camera-count edge box where gigabit is already enough.
