Today’s rapid advances in tech and AI have SMBs hunting for more computing power than ever. The specialized software used by architects, engineers, and construction firms require powerful and reliable hardware. Data scientists handle enormous data sets that demand high memory usage and beefy CPUs for quick analysis. And as the sophistication of video production and other professional creative pursuits increases, so does the need for advanced workstation and rack server hardware.
Yet there’s no one-size-fits-all solution for these diverse business needs. To put your small- to medium-sized business in control as you accelerate your operations with the transformative power of modern PC hardware, we’re debuting a range of configurable options tailor-made for today’s small businesses.
A barebones workstation with plenty of room to grow: the ExpertCenter Pro ET500I W8
For many SMBs, a barebones workstation is the perfect choice for getting everything that they need and nothing that they don’t. The ExpertCenter Pro ET500I W8 gives you a rock-solid platform that’s built from the ground up with the needs of modern business in mind. It frees you to select the CPU, memory, storage, and graphics card (or cards) that meet the demands of your specific use case, all while leaving room to grow as your operations expand.
We equip the ExpertCenter Pro ET500I W8 with commercial-grade W880 motherboard equipped with an LGA1851 socket. This puts the full Intel Arrow Lake-S Series processor family at your fingertips, a modern and muscular CPU lineup that delivers a compelling balance of ultrafast, responsive computing and multithreaded might. Four DIMM slots let you install up to 128GB of DDR5 RAM, with support for ECC modules that guard against system errors that could damage your business-critical data.
The ExpertCenter Pro ET500I W8’s menu of expansion slots equips your business to seize the opportunities afforded by today’s graphics cards. With two PCIe 5.0 x16 capable of running in an x8/x8 configuration, you’ll be able to harness the performance of two graphics cards for demanding applications. And even with two cards installed, you’ll still have a third PCIe x16 slot ready to expand the system’s capabilities with a networking card, capture card, additional M.2 storage, or more.
Speaking of storage, the ExpertCenter Pro ET500I W8 gives you an abundance of options on that front. Three M.2 slots, one wired for the latest PCIe 5.0 drives, get you started with today’s easy-to-install and blazing fast drives. Two SlimSAS ports and four SATA 6Gbps ports let you add to that selection with a wealth of high-capacity drives, while four internal 3.5-inch / 2.5-inch drive bays make it easy to install those drives. Perhaps you’re also thinking about options for external storage? Optional support for a hotswappable 3.5-inch/2.5-inch drive bay, optical disk drive, or 4 in 2 smart card reader make it easy.
Additional versatility arrives with the ExpertCenter Pro ET500I W8’s connectivity selection. A 2.5Gb Ethernet port gives you a high-bandwidth connection to your networking hardware. A rich selection of USB ports, headlined by a Thunderbolt 4 port, a USB 20Gbps Type-C port, and six USB 10Gbps Type-A ports, make connecting your full set of peripherals effortless. And that’s just what’s available on the rear I/O panel — the front panel of this workstation makes a USB 20Gbps Type-C port and two USB 5Gbps ports readily available.
Build your own PC with these feature-rich commercial motherboards
Today’s consumer-grade hardware has truly blurred all lines between the usual PC hardware categories. Available options rival the performance and connectivity of the traditional high-end desktop space, and their prices have many SMBs wondering if off-the-shelf consumer-grade hardware can meet their needs.
For many businesses, the answer is yes — almost. Standard motherboards rarely offer the security and management features required for commercial operations. To fill in this gap, we’re debuting two AMD motherboards equipped for seamless integration into your SMB.
We’ll start with the ASUS Pro WS B850M-ACE SE motherboard. With its AM5 socket and B850 chipset, it offers tremendous value for businesses assembling performant yet cost-effective PCs. A PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and a PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot provides access to the fastest graphics cards on the market today, while a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (@x4) provides additional expansion opportunities. A pair of PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots allow for hassle-free storage installation. For easy integration into business environments, the Pro WS B850M-ACE SE is a more-compact microATX motherboard that allows for installation in PC cases with a smaller footprint. And on top, you’ll have COM, TPM, and chassis intrusion headers so that you can access crucial manageability and security tools.
Need even more CPU cores? Upgrade to the ASUS Pro WS TRX50-SAGE WiFi A, and you’ll have access to the AMD Threadripper range. This CES motherboard refines the formula of our first-gen offering, tweaking the number of available PCIe x16 expansion slots to give you a fourth M.2 slot, a second SlimSAS port, and two onboard USB4 ports. You’ll still have three PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, and they’re capable of running all-out in an x16/x16/x16 configuration, and a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot, as well. Like the other Pro WS motherboard, the Pro WS TRX50-SAGE WiFi A gives you a COM port along with TPM and chassis intrusion headers.
Boost your server architecture with this AMD EPYC™-powered rack server: the ExpertCenter Pro ER100A B6
Finally, we’re also bolstering our rack server lineup with the ExpertCenter Pro ER100A B6. Equipped with an AM5 socket and the value-oriented B650 chipset, it provides a cost-effective platform for using EPYC™ 4004 Series CPU to elevate your server architecture.
A PCIe 5.0 x16 slot gives you access to powerful low-profile graphics cards, ideal for compact and efficient workstation setups. You’ll get extensive storage options, too, with two internal 2.5-inch SATA or U.2 NVME drive bays and two 2.5-inch SATA hotswappable drive bays. Dual Intel 2.5GB Ethernet ports are your workhorse networking options, while a 1GB Ethernet port is dedicated for remote management.