Table 2 summarizes the features of the server board.

 

 

Table 2. Server Board Features

 

 

 

Feature

 

Description

 

 

Processor

Support for up to two Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® processors 5000 sequence

 

 

Memory

Entry SATA sku: four DIMM sockets supporting stacked DDR2 533/6671

 

 

MHz FBDIMM memory (up to 8 GB of total system memory)

 

All other board skus: eight DIMM sockets supporting stacked DDR2 533/667

 

 

MHz FBDIMM memory (up to 16 GB of total system memory)

 

 

Chipset

Intel® 5000V chipset, consisting of:

 

Intel® 5000V Memory Controller Hub (MCH)

 

Intel® Enterprise South Bridge (ESB2-E)

Peripheral

External connections:

Interfaces

Stacked PS/2* ports for keyboard and mouse

 

 

DB9 Serial A port

 

Two RJ45 NIC connectors for 10/100/1000 Mb connections

 

Four USB 2.0 ports

 

Internal connections:

 

One USB port header, which supports two USB 2.0 ports

 

One DH10 Serial B header

 

Six Serial ATA connectors with embedded RAID 0/1/10 support for

 

 

S5000VSASATA and S5000VSASCSI SKUs. Optional RAID 5 support

 

 

requires an AXXRAKSW5 RAID key.

 

Four SAS and two SATA connectors with embedded RAID 0/1/10 support for

 

 

S5000VSASAS SKU. Optional RAID 5 support requires an AXXRAKSW5

 

 

RAID key.

 

One ATA-133 connector

 

SSI-compliant 34-pin, high-density 100-pin, and alternate 50-pin control

 

 

panel headers

 

 

I/O Controll

National Semiconductor* PC87427 controller

 

 

Video

On-board ATI* ES1000 video controller with 16MB external video memory

 

 

Hard drive

ATA-133 support: one IDE channel capable of supporting up to two drives

 

SATA support

 

SAS support (optional)

 

 

LAN

Intel® 82563EB dual port controller for 10/100/1000 Mbit/sec Ethernet LAN

 

connectivity

 

 

Expansion

One 32-bit/33MHz, 5V PCI connector

Capabilities

One full length 64-bit/133MHz PCI-X* connector

 

One 64-bit/100MHz PCI-X* connector

 

Two x4 PCI Express* connectors

 

 

Fans

Support for up to six system fans and two processor fans

 

 

System

Intel® System Management Software

Management

 

 

 

 

 

1Although current design supports use of DDR2 667 modules, no memory validation has been performed with the server board due to limited sample availability of these modules.

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Intel S5000VSA manual Server Board Features, Feature Description

S5000VSA specifications

The Intel S5000VSA is a server motherboard that has been tailored to meet the needs of businesses requiring a reliable and scalable infrastructure. Designed for Intel's 5000 series of chipsets, this motherboard is notable for its standards in performance, flexibility, and management capabilities.

One of the standout features of the Intel S5000VSA is its support for dual Intel Xeon processors. The flexibility to utilize various Xeon chips allows organizations to select the optimal processing power for their specific workloads, whether that be database management, virtualization, or heavy computation tasks. This capability is essential for providing the high levels of performance and responsiveness businesses demand in their server environments.

The motherboard supports up to 32GB of memory using DDR2 technology, with eight DIMM slots available for expansion. This memory capacity allows for significant multitasking and resource management, essential in data-heavy server applications. The board supports both ECC (Error-Correcting Code) and non-ECC memory, offering organizations options depending on their fault tolerance needs.

In terms of connectivity, the S5000VSA comes equipped with multiple PCI Express slots, providing ample options for expandability with various I/O cards or additional network interfaces. This is particularly important as businesses grow and require additional capabilities or higher performance networking solutions.

The Intel S5000VSA is also noted for its advanced management features. Integrated Remote Management capabilities enable IT administrators to monitor and manage the system from afar, enhancing both uptime and ease of maintenance. Support for Intel’s Active Management Technology (AMT) allows for greater control over the server and improves security by enabling remote management regardless of the operating system state.

Another important aspect of the S5000VSA is its built-in RAID controller that supports several RAID levels. This feature enhances data reliability and performance, allowing users to configure their storage systems according to their needs, whether they prioritize speed or redundancy.

In summary, the Intel S5000VSA is a robust server motherboard designed with scalability, performance, and management in mind. It supports dual Xeon processors, offers extensive memory options, and provides essential features such as RAID support and remote management. This makes it a suitable choice for data centers and enterprises looking for a competitive edge through advanced technology.