Intel SE7520BB2 manual Adapters and Peripherals

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Intel® Server Board SE7520BB2

Adapters and Peripherals

4.Adapters and Peripherals

Add-in adapter card and peripheral compatibility and stress testing will only be performed with the latest version of an operating system at the time the validation testing occurred. The following table shows the operating system and base system configurations used to validate each device. The adapters are divided into categories based on their functionality. All integrated on-board devices are tested by default and are therefore not included in the following tables.

Note that not all adapter cards were tested under all operating systems. The following notation is used in the tested adapters and peripherals table below to indicate the support level that Intel provides for a particular adapter under a particular operating system:

 

This adapter or peripheral has been tested and is supported under the specific

Number (i.e. 1)

configuration identified in the Base System Configurations Table in Section 2 of this

 

document.

 

 

 

This adapter or peripheral has been tested, but is NOT supported under the specific

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

configuration identified in the Base System Configurations Table in Section 2 of this

 

document.

 

 

NT

This adapter or peripheral has not been tested under this operating system and is not

supported under this operating system.

 

 

 

ND

This adapter or peripheral has not been tested under this operating system due to

limitations in IHV driver availability, and is not suported under this operating system.

 

 

 

 

This adapter is supported, but not tested. This adapter model has not been tested

 

with this server board, but Intel will support it based on successful testing of a similar

 

adapter from the same adapter family. Intel has high confidence that this adapter will

 

function correctly with the server board. This adapter uses the same firmware and

SA (Similar Adapter)

drivers, and has a nearly identical system interface to another adapter of the same

 

family that has been successfully tested with this server board. In addition, Intel has

 

secured IHV commitment to support the similar adapters equally. Customers should

 

always test adapters as part of the final system configuration prior to deployment. All

 

installation guidelines for the tested adapter also apply to the similar adapter.

 

 

Any variations to the standard adapter installation process or to expected adapter functionality are documented in the Installation Guidelines section of this document. If there are installation guidelines affecting a particular adapter and operating system combination, these are referenced in the following table. If there are no installation guidelines noted in the following table, then the adapter installed and functioned as expected using manufacturer’s installation instructions or Intel’s best-known methods.

Testing of adapters cards normally is performed with unused add-in adapters and onboard controller expansion ROMs disabled in BIOS Setup. Intel recommends that customers disable the option ROM for add-in controllers and/or the on-board controllers when not booting from the controller or needing to use its built in utilities.

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SE7520BB2 specifications

The Intel SE7520BB2 is a server motherboard designed for high-performance and reliability in enterprise environments. It caters to the demands of small to medium-sized businesses as well as larger organizations needing a robust and versatile platform for their mission-critical applications.

At the core of the SE7520BB2 motherboard is support for dual Intel Xeon processors, enabling users to leverage increased computational power and efficient multitasking capabilities. This support enhances the system's ability to handle multiple applications and heavy workloads seamlessly. The board is designed to accommodate processors from the Intel Xeon 5000 series, providing flexibility in terms of performance scaling.

One of the key features of the SE7520BB2 is its support for up to 16 GB of DDR2 memory across four DIMM slots. This capability ensures that users can run memory-intensive applications efficiently, allowing for improved performance and responsiveness. The motherboard also supports ECC (Error-Correcting Code) memory, which enhances reliability by automatically detecting and correcting data corruption, a vital feature for server environments where data integrity is paramount.

In terms of connectivity, the SE7520BB2 offers multiple PCI Express slots, allowing for the addition of GPUs, RAID controllers, and other expansion cards to tailor the server's capabilities to specific use cases. The motherboard also includes integrated SATA ports, which facilitate drive connections for storage solutions, further enhancing the server's data handling capability.

The SE7520BB2 has a well-thought-out design for efficient thermal management. It includes features like intelligent fan control and is compatible with various cooling solutions. This ensures that the system operates within safe temperature limits, enhancing longevity and stability.

Additionally, the motherboard is equipped with comprehensive network options, including support for dual Gigabit Ethernet ports. This feature enables high-speed data transfer and outstanding network reliability, which is essential for maintaining business operations.

In summary, the Intel SE7520BB2 motherboard is a powerful and reliable solution for server applications. Its dual Intel Xeon processor support, expansive memory capacity, versatile expansion options, and robust networking capabilities make it a suitable choice for those looking to build a capable and efficient server, whether for virtualization, file storage, or any demanding computational tasks. With its focus on performance and reliability, the SE7520BB2 continues to meet the needs of today’s enterprise environments.