Eight Ethernet Ports and SAS3 on One Module? TFNEW KP916
TL;DR: TFNEW launched the KP916, a compute module, on September 21, 2026. A network-and-storage-rich module with 4-channel DDR4-2400 (up to 128 GB), 8 physical Ethernet ports (GE/XGE with 10GBASE-KR), 5x SAS3.0 storage interfaces and 8 PCIe 3.0 controllers (up to 46 lanes) — the I/O-dense module for storage and networking appliances. Get specs and pricing: sales@tfnew.com.
Core Specifications (with Plain-Language Terms)
The KP916 is TF NEW's I/O-focused compute module: the CPU's 4-channel DDR4-2400 memory controller supports up to 128 GB (specified at up to 64 GB standard with ECC), but the story is on the interfaces. Networking: 8 physical Ethernet ports supporting GE or XGE — with XGE supporting 10GBASE-KR (the backplane-standard 10 GbE copper interface) — and 6 of the ports supporting L2 Switch mode, DCB (Data Center Bridging, the QoS family for converged fabrics) and RoCE (RDMA over Converged Ethernet, low-latency remote memory access). Offload features include RSS, TSO and checksum offload. Storage: 5x SAS3.0 interfaces, backward compatible with SAS2.0/SAS1.0, with SATA3.0 support. Expansion: 8 PCIe 3.0 controllers with up to 46 lanes. It is a module that speaks every major storage and networking protocol natively.
Specs at a Glance
| Item | KP916 Value |
|---|---|
| Memory | 4-channel DDR4-2400, up to 128 GB, ECC support |
| Network | 8x physical Ethernet ports (GE/XGE, 10GBASE-KR) |
| Net features | 6 ports: L2 Switch mode, DCB, RoCE; RSS/TSO/checksum offload |
| Storage | 5x SAS3.0 (SAS2.0/1.0 backward compatible), SATA3.0 |
| PCIe | 8x PCIe 3.0 controllers, up to 46 lanes |
Why One Module Speaking Every Protocol Matters
Storage and networking appliances are built from the interfaces they expose — and most need a pile of add-in cards to speak SAS, SATA, Ethernet and RoCE at once. The KP916 consolidates that on the module: eight Ethernet ports (half with L2 Switch mode for in-module switching, DCB for converged QoS, RoCE for RDMA), five SAS3.0 channels for disk arrays, SATA3.0 compatibility and 46 lanes of PCIe 3.0 for further expansion. RSS/TSO/checksum offload keeps the CPU out of packet processing. For storage controllers, network appliances and gateway designs, it's the module that arrives already speaking the fabric.
Where It Fits
- Storage controllers: 5x SAS3.0 beside 46 PCIe lanes of expansion
- Network appliances: 8 ports with L2 Switch mode and RoCE
- Converged-fabric gateways: DCB QoS and RDMA on one module
- Protocol-rich edge nodes: SAS, SATA, Ethernet and PCIe natively
Why the Numbers Matter
- 8x Ethernet ports: GE/XGE with 10GBASE-KR backplane support
- 6 ports with RoCE/DCB/L2 Switch: RDMA, QoS and switching on-module
- 5x SAS3.0 + SATA3.0: native storage interfaces, no add-in cards
- 46 PCIe 3.0 lanes: expansion headroom beyond the built-ins
- Offload (RSS/TSO/checksum): packet processing off the CPU
What TF NEW Says
"Storage and network appliances are defined by their interfaces, not their cores," said a TF NEW product manager. "The KP916 ships with eight Ethernet ports — half with L2 Switch, DCB and RoCE — plus five SAS3.0 channels and 46 PCIe lanes on one module. It arrives speaking every protocol the appliance needs."
Quality and Availability
Every KP916 is burn-in tested — memory channels, all Ethernet ports (GE/XGE/RoCE paths), SAS channels and PCIe paths validated for 48 hours before shipping. It ships with chassis integration and protocol configuration documentation.
Pricing and Availability
The KP916 is available now. Pricing varies by memory configuration and volume. Contact sales@tfnew.com or use the request-a-quote form at www.tfnew.com/contact for volume pricing and lead time.
About TF NEW
TF NEW (TF New Technology) is an enterprise AI infrastructure provider based at www.tfnew.com. It designs and delivers private AI, compute, networking, storage, cooling and edge systems as deployment-ready solutions — AI servers, AI workstations, edge AI, liquid cooling and enterprise rack servers — for AI factories, datacenters and edge projects worldwide.
Media Contact
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FAQ
- What is the KP916? A compute module with 4-channel DDR4-2400, 8 Ethernet ports, 5x SAS3.0 and 46 PCIe lanes.
- What networking does it have? 8 physical Ethernet ports (GE/XGE with 10GBASE-KR), 6 with L2 Switch mode, DCB and RoCE.
- What is RoCE? RDMA over Converged Ethernet — low-latency remote memory access on standard Ethernet.
- What storage interfaces does it have? 5x SAS3.0 (backward compatible to SAS2.0/1.0) plus SATA3.0.
- What is it best for? Storage controllers, network appliances and converged-fabric gateways.