In a mirrored system, the maximum usable memory is one-half of the installed memory, with a minimum of four DIMMs installed. Since the data is duplicated across DIMMs, it means that up to one-half of the installed DIMMs are actively in use at any one time. The remaining DIMMs are used for mirroring.

Memory mirroring and memory sparing are mutually exclusive. Only one can be active at a time. See the Intel® Server Board S5000VSA Technical Product Specification for additional information regarding the memory sub-system.

Power Supply

A minimum of 550 Watts is required. Your supply must provide a minimum of 3A of 5V standby current or the board will not boot.

Optional Hardware

Hard Disk Drives

The server board supports different hard disk drive options, depending on the version of the server board purchased.

The Intel® Server Board S5000VSASATA provides six SATA ports and one IDE connection. The six SATA ports are near the front left side of the server board. The IDE connection supports one or two ATA-133 devices. IDE devices can be connected to the standard IDE connector located near the SATA ports.

The Intel® Server Board S5000VSASAS provides four SAS ports and one IDE connection. The four SAS ports are near the front left side of the server board. The IDE connection supports one or two ATA-133 devices. IDE devices can be connected to the standard IDE connector located near the SAS ports.

The Intel® Server Board S5000VSASCSI provides six SATA ports, one IDE connection and an LSI Logic* LSI20320-R-B single channel Ultra 320 SCSI controller.

See the documentation included with your server chassis for additional drive information and drive installation instructions.

Intel® Local Control Panel

The Intel® Local Control Panel provides enhanced system control by utilizing a LCD display, which provides additional controls and indicators beyond the standard control panel.

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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.