List of Figures

Figure 1. Intel® Integrated Server System SR1550AL	3
Figure 2. ChassisComponents	6
Figure 3. Server Board Connector and Component Locations	7
Figure 4. BIOS Select Jumper	8
Figure 5. Recovery Jumpers	9
Figure 6. Light Guided Diagnostic LEDs	10
Figure 7. Back Panel Connectors	11
Figure 8. Passive SATA Mid-Plane Components	13
Figure 9. Active SAS/SATA Mid-Plane Components	14
Figure 10. Mini Control Panel	15
Figure 11. Standard Control Panel	17
Figure 12. Intel® Local Control Panel	18
Figure 13. Front Panel Features and Peripherals	19
Figure 14. Front Bezel Supporting the Standard Control Panel	24
Figure 15. Front Bezel Supporting the Intel® Local Control Panel	24
Figure 16. Front Bezel Supporting the Mini Control Panel	25
Figure 17. Removing the Front Bezel	25
Figure 18. Installing the Front Bezel	26
Figure 19. Removing the Server System Cover	27
Figure 20. Installing the Server System Cover	27
Figure 21. Removing the Processor Air Duct	28

Figure 22. Removing the Processor 2 Air Dam (Optional - only if two processors are installed).

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Figure 23. Installing the Processor Air Duct	29
Figure 24. Installing the Memory	30
Figure 25. Lifting the Processor Socket Handle	32
Figure 26. Installing the Processor	32
Figure 27. Removing the Socket Cover	33
Figure 28. Installing the Heat Sink	33
Figure 29. Removing Hot-swap Disk Carrier from the Server System	35
Figure 30. Installing Hard Drive into Carrier	36
Figure 31. Install Drive Assemby into the Server System	36
Figure 32. Installing the Interposer Board to the Optical Drive	38
Figure 33. Installing an Optical Drive Assembly into the Server System	39
Figure 34. Removing the Slimline Optical Drive Assembly from the Server System	40
Figure 35. Removing PCI Riser Assembly from the Server System	41
Figure 36. Installing PCI Riser Assembly into the Server System	42
Figure 37. Removing the PCIe* Riser Card from the Server System	44
Figure 38. Installing the PCI-X* Riser Card into the Server System	45
Figure 39. Installing an Add-In Card	46
Figure 40. Removing an Add-In Card	47
Figure 41. Installing the I/O Expansion Module(s) to the Server Board	48

Intel® Server System SR1550AL/SR1550ALSAS User’s Guide

SR1550AL, SR1550ALSAS specifications

The Intel SR1550ALSAS and SR1550AL servers are designed to provide reliable and high-performing solutions for various enterprise applications. Built on Intel's robust architecture, these server systems cater to businesses seeking efficient data management, scalable infrastructure, and effective virtualization support.

One of the main features of the SR1550 series is its dual-socket capability, accommodating Intel Xeon processors, which deliver exceptional multi-threaded performance. This allows organizations to enhance processing power to handle demanding workloads effectively, such as databases, transactional applications, and virtualization tasks. The server can support a significant amount of RAM, typically up to 512 GB of DDR3 memory, ensuring ample resources for modern applications requiring substantial memory bandwidth.

The SR1550 model comes equipped with various storage options to support large data sets. With support for multiple SATA and SAS drives, users can configure the server to meet their performance needs, whether it is for fast access speeds or high-capacity storage requirements. Hot-swap drive bays improve maintenance efficiency, allowing administrators to replace drives without downtime.

In terms of connectivity, the SR1550 servers feature multiple Ethernet ports and expansion slots, providing flexibility for network configurations and the integration of additional components. The server supports PCIe slots for adding GPUs, RAID controllers, or additional network interfaces, enhancing versatility and performance for various use cases.

The SR1550 series also incorporates advanced management features to simplify administration. The Intel Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) allows remote monitoring and management, which is crucial for maintaining uptime and performing troubleshooting without physical access to the hardware.

Another significant characteristic is the design's attention to energy efficiency. Intel's architecture optimizes power consumption, and advanced cooling techniques ensure that the system operates under thermal thresholds, thus maximizing performance while managing energy usage effectively.

In summary, the Intel SR1550ALSAS and SR1550AL servers combine a powerful processor architecture, scalability, extensive storage options, comprehensive management features, and energy efficiency. These characteristics make them suitable for diverse applications, ensuring that businesses can meet their performance and reliability needs in an ever-evolving IT landscape.

List of Figures

Figure 1. Intel® Integrated Server System SR1550AL

Figure 2. ChassisComponents

Figure 3. Server Board Connector and Component Locations

Figure 4. BIOS Select Jumper

Figure 5. Recovery Jumpers

Figure 6. Light Guided Diagnostic LEDs

Figure 7. Back Panel Connectors

Figure 8. Passive SATA Mid-Plane Components

Figure 9. Active SAS/SATA Mid-Plane Components

Figure 10. Mini Control Panel

Figure 11. Standard Control Panel

Figure 12. Intel® Local Control Panel

Figure 13. Front Panel Features and Peripherals

Figure 14. Front Bezel Supporting the Standard Control Panel

Figure 15. Front Bezel Supporting the Intel® Local Control Panel

Figure 16. Front Bezel Supporting the Mini Control Panel

Figure 17. Removing the Front Bezel

Figure 18. Installing the Front Bezel

Figure 19. Removing the Server System Cover

Figure 20. Installing the Server System Cover

Figure 21. Removing the Processor Air Duct

Figure 22. Removing the Processor 2 Air Dam (Optional - only if two processors are installed).

Figure 23. Installing the Processor Air Duct

Figure 24. Installing the Memory

Figure 25. Lifting the Processor Socket Handle

Figure 26. Installing the Processor

Figure 27. Removing the Socket Cover

Figure 28. Installing the Heat Sink

Figure 29. Removing Hot-swap Disk Carrier from the Server System

Figure 30. Installing Hard Drive into Carrier

Figure 31. Install Drive Assemby into the Server System

Figure 32. Installing the Interposer Board to the Optical Drive

Figure 33. Installing an Optical Drive Assembly into the Server System

Figure 34. Removing the Slimline Optical Drive Assembly from the Server System

Figure 35. Removing PCI Riser Assembly from the Server System

Figure 36. Installing PCI Riser Assembly into the Server System

Figure 37. Removing the PCIe* Riser Card from the Server System

Figure 38. Installing the PCI-X* Riser Card into the Server System

Figure 39. Installing an Add-In Card

Figure 40. Removing an Add-In Card

Figure 41. Installing the I/O Expansion Module(s) to the Server Board

Intel® Server System SR1550AL/SR1550ALSAS User’s Guide

SR1550AL, SR1550ALSAS specifications