Although standard in size, the Z9PE-D8 W. S enables flexibility & performance well above the norm with dual Intel Xeon E5-2600 support (Sandy Bridge-E), & an 8-DIMM memory design. For storage support & data connectivity, it ships with four USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 ports & six SATA 6 Gb/s ports. The Z9PE-D8 W. S supports dual Intel Xeon E6-2600 series server/workstation CPUs. System builders can also choose between robust server-grade DDR3 ECC unbuffered/buffered memory modules & more mainstream & readily available DDR3 non-ECC unbuffered memory. By supporting different processor & memory types, the Z9PE-D8 W. S affords a wide range of workstation builds for every budget & need. For more reliable networking, the Z9PE-D8 W. S 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. Quick Gate is a vertical USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector on the motherboard, allowing you to install USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices directly with no messy cables. This stops important data storage devices from breaking off unexpectedly. The Z9PE-D8 W. S with this unique design provides a convenient & safe way to install data & applications on your PC.