Chapter 1: Introduction

System resource alert via Supero Doctor III

ACPI Features

Slow blinking LED for suspend state indicator

Main switch override mechanism

ACPI Power Management

Keyboard Wakeup from Soft-off

Onboard I/O

Intel ICH10R supports six SATA2 ports (with RAID0, RAID1, RAID10, RAID5 supported in the Windows OS Environment and RAID0, RAID1, RAID10 in the Linux) (Note 1)

LSI 2008 SATA 2 supports eight SAS ports with RAID 5 optional, using RAIDKey (Part# AOC-IMRRAKey-2008-LSI) (For X8DT6/X8DT6-F) (Note 2)

Dual Intel 82574 Gigabit Ethernet controllers support Giga-bit LAN1/LAN 2 ports, and Realtek PHY

One floppy port interface and two COM ports (1 header, 1 port)

One VGA Port supported by the WPCM450 BMC Controller

PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard ports

Up to eight USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) (2 Backpanel USB Ports, 2 Front USB Headers, and 2 Type A Headers)

Super I/O: Winbond W83627HG

IPMI 2.0 with full KVM support (X8DT6-F/X8DTE-F only) (Note 3)

Other

Wake-on-LAN (WOL)

Console redirection

Onboard Fan Speed Control by Thermal Management via BIOS

CD/Diskette Utilities

BIOS flash upgrade utility and device drivers

Dimensions

Ext. ATX 12.00" (L) x 13.00" (W) (304.80 mm x 330.20 mm)

Note 1: For details on Intel SATA HostRAID configuration, please refer to the user guide posted @http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.

Note 2: For details on LSI SAS RAID configuration, please refer to the User's Guide @http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.

Note 3: For details on IPMI configuration, please refer to the Embedded IPMI User's Guide posted on our web site @http://www.supermicro.com/ support/manuals/.

1-7

Page 15
Image 15
SUPER MICRO Computer X8DTE-F, X8DT6-F user manual Introduction System resource alert via Supero Doctor

X8DTE-F, X8DT6-F, X8DT6, X8DTE specifications

Super Micro Computer offers a robust line of server motherboards designed for high performance, reliability, and scalability. Among these are the X8DTE, X8DT6, X8DT6-F, and X8DTE-F models, which cater to diverse computing needs in enterprise environments.

The X8DTE motherboard is equipped with an Intel 5500 chipset and supports dual-socket configurations, allowing for the installation of powerful Intel Xeon 5500 and 5600 series processors. With support for up to 192GB of DDR3 ECC memory, the X8DTE ensures data integrity and error correction, making it an ideal choice for mission-critical applications. It also features six SATA 3.0 Gb/s interfaces for storage solutions, ensuring high data transfer rates and ample storage capability.

The X8DT6 motherboard shines with its flexible architecture and support for dual CPUs, also accommodating the Intel Xeon 5500 and 5600 series processors. This model offers expansive memory potential, supporting up to 192GB of DDR3 ECC memory, which is crucial for applications demanding high memory bandwidth. Additionally, the X8DT6 provides optimized power management features, enhancing energy efficiency and reducing operational costs.

For those seeking advanced storage capabilities, the X8DT6-F and X8DTE-F variants come with integrated SAS support, offering enhanced performance for critical database applications. These models are designed to support Supermicro’s innovative SuperStorage systems, which can handle extensive data workloads efficiently. The X8DTE-F motherboard offers a total of eight 3.5-inch hot-swap drive bays, providing flexibility in storage management.

All four motherboard models feature Supermicro's robust security features, including chassis intrusion detection and a dedicated management controller for remote server management. Their compatibility with a wide range of operating systems and virtualization software, such as VMware and Microsoft Hyper-V, ensures that users can optimize their server environments tailored to specific workloads.

In conclusion, the Super Micro X8DTE, X8DT6, X8DT6-F, and X8DTE-F motherboards excel in delivering exceptional performance and reliability for demanding server applications. With their advanced technologies, extensive memory support, and versatile storage options, these motherboards represent an excellent choice for businesses seeking to enhance their computing infrastructure.