Intel · 2018
Intel C242
The Intel C242 is a server chipset for LGA 1151 sockets, released in November 2018 with a TDP of 6 W.
The Intel C242 is a server chipset released in November 2018, designed for LGA 1151 sockets. It supports DDR4-2666 memory with a maximum capacity of 64 GB across two channels, including ECC memory. The chipset offers 10 PCIe 3.0 lanes and a DMI 3.0 interface. Connectivity includes six SATA III ports, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, six USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, and twelve USB 2.0 ports. It features integrated Ethernet but lacks integrated Wi-Fi. The C242 does not support Intel Rapid Storage Technology, CPU overclocking, or memory overclocking (XMP/EXPO). Its launch MSRP was $36 USD.
Specifications
| Socket unverified | LGA 1151 |
|---|---|
| Platform | Server |
| TDP | 6 W |
| PCIe version | 3.0 |
| Total PCIe lanes (chipset) | 10 |
| DMI version | 3.0 |
| Memory support unverified | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory unverified | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 |
| ECC memory support | Yes |
| SATA III ports | 6 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports | 6 |
| USB 2.0 ports | 12 |
| Integrated Ethernet | Integrated |
| Integrated Wi-Fi | No |
| Intel Rapid Storage Technology | No |
| CPU overclocking | No |
| Memory overclocking (XMP/EXPO) | No |
| Release date | 2018-11 |
| Release year | 2018 |
| Launch MSRP | 36 USD |