Intel SE7520BD2-D2 manual Hard Disk Drives, Identifier number Operating System

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Intel® Server Board SE7520BD2/SE7520BD2-D2

Hard Disk Drives

5.Hard Disk Drives

The hard drives listed in the following table have been tested with the Intel® server board SE7520BD2 by Intel in its validation labs and/or by individual drive vendors. The following operating system identifiers are used in the table to specify which OS each drive was tested under.

Identifier number

Operating System

 

 

1

Microsoft Windows* 2003 Advanced Server

 

 

2

Novell NetWare* 6.5 SP1

 

 

3

Red Hat Advanced Linux* 3.0 U1

 

 

Note that not all hard drives were tested under all operating systems. The following notation is used in the tested hard drives table below to indicate the support level that Intel provides for a particular hard drive with a particular operating system:

 

 

 

Number (i.e. 1)

 

 

This hard drive has been tested and is supported under the operating system

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

identified by the operating system identification number.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number in brackets (i.e. [1])

 

This hard drive has been tested, but is NOT supported under the operating system

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

identified by the operating system identification number.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The hard disk drive is supported, but not tested. This hard drive model/capacity has

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

not been tested with this server board, but Intel will support it based on successful

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

testing of a larger capacity hard drive from the same hard drive family. Intel has high

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

confidence that this hard drive will function correctly with the server board. This drive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

uses the exact same firmware and drivers as a larger capacity hard drive that has

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SD (Similar Drive)

 

 

been successfully tested with this server board. The only difference between this

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

drive and the one that was used in testing is the storage capacity. Intel provides the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

same level of support for all hard drives listed in this document, regardless of whether

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the drive was tested or not. Customers should always test hard drives as part of the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

final system configuration prior to deployment. Given the fact that a larger capacity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

hard drive from the same drive family has successfully completed testing on this

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

server board, this particular hard drive capacity point will not be tested.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The hard disk drive was tested according to Intel-approved guidelines and test

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

procedures by the Independent Hardware Vendor (IHV) that manufactured the drive.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IHVT (IHV Tested)

 

 

Intel provides the same level of support for all hard drives listed in this document,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

regardless of whether the drive was tested in an Intel lab or not. IHV test reports

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

remain the property of the IHV (Intel cannot provide copies of these reports).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drive size

 

Tested

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manufacturer

 

 

 

 

Model Number

 

 

Interface

 

RPM

 

 

Operating

 

Notes

 

 

 

 

Family

 

 

 

 

 

 

(GB)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Systems

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SCSI Hard Drives

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fujitsu

 

 

 

 

Alegro 8LE

MAP3147NC

U320

10,000

 

147GB

1,2,3,4,5,6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fujitsu

 

 

 

 

AL 8LE

MAP3367NC

 

U320

10,000

 

67GB

1,2,3,4,5,6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fujitsu

 

 

 

 

AL 8LE

MAP3735NC

 

U320

10,000

 

35GB

1,2,3,4,5,6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SE7520BD2, SE7520BD2-D2 specifications

The Intel SE7520BD2 and SE7520BD2-D2 are server motherboards designed for high-performance computing environments. Built on the Intel architecture, these motherboards cater to the demanding needs of enterprise-level applications, virtualization, and data-intensive processes.

One of the standout features of the SE7520BD2 series is its support for dual Intel Xeon processors, which allows users to harness multiple cores for parallel processing. This capability significantly enhances system performance, making it ideal for tasks such as database management, web hosting, and large-scale computations. The motherboard is equipped with a Socket 604, enabling compatibility with a range of Intel Xeon processors, thus offering flexibility for system upgrades.

Memory support is another critical aspect of the SE7520BD2. The motherboard features eight DIMM slots, supporting DDR2 RAM with speeds of up to 400 MHz. This design allows for substantial memory capacity, with configurations supporting up to 32 GB of memory. The advanced memory architecture helps ensure robustness, stability, and low latency, which are crucial for memory-intensive applications.

The motherboard also includes several integrated technologies to enhance performance and reliability. Among these is Intel’s PCI Express technology, which provides high-speed connectivity for peripheral devices, including graphics cards and storage solutions. This feature is essential for building high-performance systems that require fast data transfer rates.

In terms of storage, the SE7520BD2 supports SATA for connecting hard drives and solid-state drives. It features up to six SATA ports, enabling extensive storage options that can accommodate the needs of large databases and extensive file storage. The availability of RAID support further enhances data integrity and redundancy, making it suitable for critical applications.

Security features on the SE7520BD2 series include support for various enterprise-level management tools, such as Intel Active Management Technology, which facilitates remote management and monitoring of servers. This is particularly valuable for IT administrators in maintaining system health and security.

In conclusion, the Intel SE7520BD2 and SE7520BD2-D2 motherboards provide a robust platform for high-performance applications. With its support for dual Xeon processors, extensive memory capacity, and advanced connectivity options, these motherboards can meet the rigorous demands of modern enterprises while delivering reliability and efficiency. Whether deployed in data centers, enterprise server environments, or for specific computational tasks, the SE7520BD2 series stands out as a reliable choice for organizations looking to optimize their computing power.