SHUTTLE XPC slim Barebone XB860G2 – LGA1851, Intel B860, 2xLAN (1G+2.5G), 3xM.2, 8xUSB, 2 PCIe slots, 180W

The SHUTTLE XPC slim Barebone XB860G2 is a compact 3.5–4.5 litre chassis barebone platform built around the LGA1851 (Socket V1) and Intel B860 chipset. It supports Intel desktop processors from the corresponding socket family and is designed for continuous 24/7 operation in space-constrained environments. The system accepts DDR5 SO‑DIMM memory (two slots, up to 96 GB), offers three M.2 PCIe SSD slots for high-speed storage, and provides two full-size PCIe expansion slots (one x16 and one x1) to add graphics, capture or I/O cards. Rear and front connectivity includes two Intel Ethernet ports (1 G and 2.5 G), a DisplayPort and two HDMI outputs for multi‑display setups, eight USB ports and an active cooling solution paired with an integrated 180 W power supply.

Advantages

The XB860G2 combines a small footprint and robust thermal design to enable reliable continuous operation while accommodating desktop-class CPU performance. Its multiple M.2 slots and two PCIe expansion slots deliver flexibility for storage and peripheral upgrades without increasing the system volume. Dual Intel LAN with 1 G and 2.5 G interfaces ensures adaptable network connectivity for office, industrial or media environments. The integrated active cooling and 180 W PSU simplify deployment by providing a complete, compact platform ready for final component installation.

Suitable for

• Digital signage and video wall controllers
• Compact graphics workstations and multimedia editing
• Surveillance and network appliance applications
• Point-of-sale (POS) and point-of-information (POI) systems
• Industrial and embedded computing requiring 24/7 operation

Key specifications

• Form factor: compact slim barebone (3.5–4.5 L chassis)
• CPU socket: LGA1851 (Socket V1), supports compatible Intel desktop processors
• Chipset: Intel B860
• Memory: 2 × DDR5 SO‑DIMM slots, up to 96 GB maximum
• Storage: 3 × M.2 PCIe SSD slots
• Expansion: 1 × PCIe x16 slot and 1 × PCIe x1 slot
• LAN: 2 × Intel Ethernet ports (1 G and 2.5 G)
• Video outputs: 1 × DisplayPort, 2 × HDMI
• USB: 8 × USB ports (combination of front/rear)
• Cooling and power: active cooling solution and integrated 180 W power supply

How to use

Install a compatible LGA1851 processor, populate up to two DDR5 SO‑DIMM modules, and fit M.2 PCIe SSDs according to performance and capacity needs. Insert expansion cards into the PCIe x16 and x1 slots as required for graphics, capture or I/O functionality. Connect displays via DisplayPort or HDMI and configure network interfaces using the dual Intel LAN ports. After assembling components and connecting peripherals, power on the system and install the operating system and device drivers appropriate for the chosen CPU, storage and expansion cards.

Usage recommendations

For stable 24/7 operation, maintain adequate airflow around the chassis and use quality DDR5 modules and enterprise-grade M.2 SSDs where possible. When installing high‑power expansion cards, verify thermal clearance and consider selecting cards with low‑profile cooling to fit the slim chassis. Ensure the operating system and NIC drivers are up to date to leverage the dual LAN interfaces and multi‑display outputs.