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Supermicro

Supermicro MBD-X12SPM-TF-O server motherboard

SKU CH-BT7P-8G0Z5 MPN MBD-X12SPM-TF-O

Micro ATX server motherboard with dual 10 GbE LAN, 10 SATA ports, and eight DDR4-3200 slots supporting 2 TB ECC memory

  • ProcessorSupports 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors
  • Form factorMicro ATX
  • CPU socketLGA 4189
  • Network speed10 Gbit/s
  • ChipsetIntel C621A
  • Number of DDR4 slots8 × 288-pin
  • Supports 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors via LGA 4189 socket
  • Up to 2TB DDR4-3200 ECC memory across eight 288-pin slots
  • Dual 10Gbps LAN ports powered by Intel X550 controllers
  • Two PCIe 4.0 x16 and one PCIe 4.0 x8 expansion slots
  • Ten SATA 6.0Gb/s ports with RAID 0/1/5/10 plus M.2 SATA/PCIe 3.0 x4

Micro ATX server board for single-socket Xeon

The Supermicro MBD-X12SPM-TF-O is a Micro ATX motherboard built around the Intel C621A chipset and the LGA 4189 socket for third-generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors up to 270 W TDP. It fits 9.6-by-9.6-inch chassis while delivering eight DDR4-3200 slots with ECC support and a maximum memory capacity of 2 TB.

Suits dense storage or GPU nodes.

This board targets builders who need high core counts, dual 10 GbE ports and multiple PCIe 4.0 lanes in a compact footprint. It will not serve users who require a second processor socket, more than eight memory channels or integrated Wi-Fi.

Eight DDR4-3200 slots with ECC decide capacity

Memory configuration is the primary filter: eight 288-pin slots accept DDR4-3200 RDIMM or LRDIMM modules with ECC, scaling to 2 TB total. If the workload demands more slots, a different form factor or a board with persistent-memory support is required.

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Price $551.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSUPERMICRO
Model nameMBD-X12SPM-TF-O
Processor
ProcessorSupports 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors
CPU socketLGA 4189
ChipsetIntel C621A
Memory
DDR4 memory supportDDR4 3200
Max supported RAM2 TB
ECC supportYes
Storage
SATA ports10 x SATA 6.0Gb/s
SATA and RAID support0/1/5/10
M.2 slotsInterface: 1 SATA/PCI-E 3.0 x4
Form Factor: 2280, 22110
Key: M-Key
Graphics
Onboard video chipAspeed AST2600
Connectivity
Network speed10 Gbit/s
Ethernet controllerIntel X550
Second LAN controllerIntel X550
Second LAN speed10 Gbit/s
Maximum network speed2 × 10 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Number of DDR4 slots8 × 288-pin
PCIe 4.0 x16 slots2
USB 2.0 ports2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.0 ports3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (2 rear + 1 Type A)
Onboard USB headers2 x USB 2.0 (via headers)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (via headers)
Size & build
Form factorMicro ATX
Width and length9.6 in × 9.6 in
Shipping weight1.27 kg
Package size286 × 279 × 57 mm
More details
PCI express x81 x PCI Express 4.0 x8

Questions about this item

Does this board need a specific CPU cooler mounting for LGA 4189?

The LGA 4189 socket uses the standard square ILM pattern so any cooler rated for that socket will fit the 9.6" x 9.6" Micro ATX layout.

Can I keep my existing DDR4 3200 ECC RDIMMs when moving to this board?

Yes, the eight 288-pin slots accept DDR4 3200 ECC RDIMM or LRDIMM modules up to 2 TB total capacity.

How do I confirm the dual 10 GbE ports are active after first boot?

Check the rear panel link LEDs and verify two 10 Gbps interfaces appear in the OS network manager or BIOS hardware monitor.

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