The Z9PE-D8 WS provides complete compatibility with RAID & LAN cards. Users enjoy a wider selection of devices & higher reliability. As a workstation motherboard that puts an emphasis on system integration, the Z9PE-D8 WS offers the benefit of greater confidence & convenience. The Z9PE-D8 WS packs a superior feature set onto a regular EEB form factor, the board therefore fits into any case with EEB-compatible mounting holes. Although standard in size, the Z9PE-D8 WS enables flexibility & performance well above the norm with dual Intel Xeon E5-2600 support (Sandy Bridge-E), & an 8-DIMM memory design. For more reliable networking, the Z9PE-D8 WS features built-in dual Intel Ethernet. This leads to lower CPU utilization, increasing throughput to achieve outstanding performance as well as better support for diverse operating systems.