Table 2 summarizes the features of the server system.

Table 2. Intel® Server System SR1550AL Feature Summary

Feature

Description

 

 

Dimensions

1.700 inches (43.2mm) high

 

16.930 inches (430.0mm) wide

 

25.76 inches (654.4mm) deep

 

37pounds (16.8 kg) - base chassis weight

 

 

Server Board

Intel® Server Board S5000PAL

 

 

Processor

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

 

sequence

 

 

Memory

Eight DIMM slots supporting stacked DDR2 533/667 MHz

 

FBDIMM memory

 

Support for up to 32 GB DDR2 533/667 MHz FBDIMM memory

 

 

Chipset

Intel® 5000P chipset, consisting of:

 

Intel® 5000P Memory Controller Hub (MCH)

 

Intel® 6321ESB I/O Controller Hub

Peripheral Interfaces

External connections:

 

Stacked PS/2* ports for keyboard and mouse

 

RJ45 Serial B port

 

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

 

Two USB 2.0 ports

 

Internal connections:

 

One USB port header, which supports two USB 2.0 ports

 

One DH10 Serial A header

 

Six Serial ATA 150 connectors with integrated RAID 0/1

 

support

 

One ATA-100 44-pin connector for optical drive support

 

SSI-compliant 24-pin control panel header

 

SSI-compliant 24-pin main power connector, supporting the

 

ATX-12V standard on the first 20 pins

 

 

I/O Controll

National Semiconductor* PC87427 controller

 

 

Video

On-board ATI* ES1000 video controller with 16 MB DDR SDRAM

 

 

LAN

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

 

Ethernet LAN connectivity

 

 

Expansion Capabilities

One low profile riser slot supporting 1U PCI Express* riser

 

cards

 

One full height riser slot supporting 1U PCI-X* and PCI

 

Express* riser cards

 

 

Hard Drives

Up to eight 2.5 inch hot-swap SATA / SAS drives

 

 

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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.