Intel Xeon Processor 2.8GHz 1MB FSB800 BOX
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1. Do more than ever before with ongoing platform innovation There are compelling reasons to move your business to 64 bit com puting now The 64 bit Intel Xeon processor with 2MB L2 cache gives you memory flexibility application headroom I O headroom improved reliability lower power consumption and increased security With advanced features such as DDR2 memory and PCI Express DP server platforms based on the 64 bit Intel Xeon processor with 2MB L2 cache deliver up to 1896 more performance than the pre vious Intel Xeon processor with 1MB L2 cache at 800 MHz system bus second processor delivers up to a 9396 boost in performance 64 bit Intel Xeon processors give you the flexibility to prepare for the future in the way that works best for you Supporting larger data sets and both 32 and 64 bit applications these servers allow the smooth migration of your business solutions to 64 bit applications at your own pace By combining performance with advanced power management technology and enhanced security features Intel Xeon processor based servers can also help lower your operating costs and total cost of ownership TCO The power you need the choices you want The power of this new generation of DP servers goes beyond the processor itself to a platform that includes enhanced technologies from an expanded L2 cache for superior performance to PCI Express serial I O technology which offers scalable bandwidth that is software co2. N li gt i a fa SS q ULL Make the transition to 64 bit computing now with Intel processor based servers Intel s most versatile server platform Find the freedom to focus more on your business with proven technology For over 35 years companies have been turning to Intel to solve their toughest business and IT challenges We developed the first true general purpose microprocessor in 1974 and today more than 8096 of servers are built with Intel architecture With nearly 30 million Intel processor based servers shipped since 1996 and a 20 year track record of delivering enterprise class performance you know you can count on Intel to deliver superior quality and reliability And with over one million 64 bit processors already shipped you can depend on 64 bit Intel Xeon processor based servers to help you smoothly transition to 64 bit computing 64 bit Intel Xeon processor based server platforms are a key to business advantage They give you the freedom to put more focus on your business with proven technology They help you achieve greater flexibility and lower costs with optimized solutions Dual processor DP server platforms based on the 64 bit Intel Xeon processor with 2MB L2 cache further enhance a proven platform providing the versatility and cost effectiveness you need for your enterprise front end server small medium business SMB large business or high performance computing HPC needs
3. a single processor to function as two virtual processors by executing two threads in parallel allowing you and your software to multitask more effectively than ever before Increase responsiveness with Streaming SIMD Extensions 3 SSE3 instructions Thirteen new SSE instructions are fully supported by the 64 bit Intel Xeon processor with 2MB L2 cache Two of these new instruc tions can improve thread synchronization over the previous genera tion processor supporting SSE2 technology helping to increase processor utilization enhance Hyper Threading performance and increase system responsiveness Increase bandwidth and lower power consumption with DDR2 400 memory With the increase in processor bandwidth it s important to have faster dual channel memory designs that can keep up DDR2 400 memory provides better memory bandwidth and reduced latency compared to older DDR 333 memory designs and the power generated is lower by up to 4096 which helps reduce the overall System power requirements Enterprise servers that require large memory configurations such as those employing Intel EM64T also benefit as the total power generated is reduced in comparison with DDR technology Reduce your IT help desk costs with enhanced reliability and system management As you know system hardware is only a small fraction of the TCO Approximately 7096 or more of TCO is attributable to the people who administer and maintain the hardware One wa
4. and support for a variety of third party BMC base management controller and BIOS solutions Better multimedia and encryption decryption processing than previous generation along with support for more computationally intensive graphics Improved processor utilization and system responsiveness in conjunction with the new Streaming SIMD Extensions 3 Instructions e 1 5x system bus bandwidth increase over previous 533 MHz system bus platforms Increase performance and security while reducing costs are required and existing 32 bit applications must be ported Dual processor servers based on 64 bit Intel Xeon processor with and optimized to take advantage of 64 bit addressing This 2MB L2 cache incorporate a number of other new and enhanced migration strategy provides 64 bit data manipulation and greatly platform technologies that help boost business performance and extends memory capacity up to 1 TB for platforms based on the lower TCO 64 bit Intel Xeon processor To take advantage of 64 bit application support you must have a complete 64 bit system in place including Increase performance with an expanded L2 cache your application operating system and drivers Existing 32 bit applications are supported without conversion in this environment however they are not able to take advantage of 64 bit addressing and the associated memory capacity For additional information on Intel EM64T please refer to Experie
5. cal attack a malicious worm creates a flood of code that overwhelms the processor allowing the worm to propagate itself to the network and other computers The Intel Execute Disable Bit functionality can prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting operating system Execute Disable Bit allows the processor to classify areas in memory by where the application code can execute and where it cannot When a malicious worm attempts to insert code in the buffer the processor disables code execution preventing damage or worm propagation Replacing older computers with Execute Disable Bit enabled systems can halt worm attacks reducing the need for virus related repairs In addition Execute Disable Bit may eliminate the need for software patches aimed at buffer overflow attacks Execute Disable Bit currently requires one of the following operating systems Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 e SUSE Linux 9 2 e Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Update 3 See the Microsoft Windows Service Pack Roadmap for more information on Service Pack releases or download Windows XP Service Pack 2 Multitask more effectively with Hyper Threading Technology Hyper Threading Technology HT Technology is a groundbreaking technology that boosts computing performance to keep pace with today s applications and operating systems HT Technology enables
6. d Memory 64 Technology Demand Based Switching with Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology PCI Express serial I O DDR2 400 memory Enhanced reliability and manageability Streaming SIMD Extensions 3 SSE3 Instructions Hyper Threading Technology 800 MHz system bus Full 64 bit Mode This mode delivers the memory benefits of 64 bit computing up to 1 TB A 64 bit OS drivers and BIOS More data can be stored closer to processor execution units for faster data access resulting in higher System throughput and shorter system latency than previous generation Enables extended memory addressability for server applications Enables platform and software power management features to lower average power consumption while maintaining application performance and improving acoustics e Next generation I O capable of up to 8 GB s peak bandwidth Improved RAS features compared to PCI X e Lower latency compared to PCI X for improved I O performance e Software compatible with PCI X to simplify parallel to serial transition e Provides up to 20 increase in memory bandwidth over DDR 333 e 40 lower power consumption vs DDR 333 e Increased DIMMs per system for enhanced memory scalability Many memory controller features together with PCI Express RAS features combine to improve platform reliability vs previous generation platforms The Intel E7520 and Intel E7320 chipsets include an SMBus port for remote management operation
7. de can provide substantial performance improvements especially if you re replacing a three to five year old server You may also benefit from a variety of new technologies that can help reduce your TCO through improved manageability and power savings Compatibility Mode 64 bit OS 32 bit applications This mode allows you to run existing 32 bit applications under a 64 bit operating system OS which can greatly simplify 64 bit migrations A 64 bit OS drivers and BIOS are required and you may have to certify your applications for this new environment Existing 32 bit protected mode applications can continue to run without recompilation 16 bit protected mode application operation will depend on operating system and driver support On a traditional 32 bit platform the OS and all applications typically share the 4 GB of available memory in most cases the OS reserves about half of this total memory for itself By running existing 32 bit applications under a 64 bit OS you can pro vide 4 GB of memory for each application Since this strategy in volves a migration to a new OS you will need to install compatible drivers and test your applications in the new operating system The Platform of Choice Just Got Better Enable Growth Mitigate Risk Products and technologies designed and validated together to deliver greater end user benefits Platform Feature User Benefit 2MB integrated L2 cache Intel Extende
8. em availability On line spare memory Reserved memory can be invoked and brought online when there is a failure in the memory currently in use Dual channel failover to single channel operation If memory in one of the two memory channels fails the system can fail over to single channel operation allowing continued system availability until the failed memory can be replaced e x4 Single Device Data Correction x4 SDDO In a x4 DDR2 or DDR memory device the Intel x4 SDDC provides error detection and correction for 1 to 4 data bits within a single device or error detection for up to 8 data bits within two devices PCI Express Reliability Availability Serviceability RAS features keep you up and running PCI Express is rich in RAS capabilities Built in clocking for Data Integrity Checking Advanced error logging and reporting through IPMI Hot plug capability simplifies replacement of failed devices and reduces system downtime while allowing mix and match of peripherals and systems or I O chassis from different vendors something that is not generally possible in today s environment A high performance yet cost effective RAID can be implemented on the server board using the Intel IOP332 I O processor designed to connect directly to the chipset s memory controller via PCI Express Summary Dual processor server platforms based on the 64 bit Intel Xeon processor with 2MB L2 cache and the Intel E7520 chipset or the In
9. eon processor 3 60 GHz with 2MB L2 cache performance gains over 64 bit Intel Xeon processor 3 60 GHz with 1MB L2 cache SPECint rate base2000 SPECfp rate base2000 SPECjbb2000 WebBench Star CD 0 0 02 0 4 1 18 Est 1 17 Est 06 08 10 12 14 1 6 DATA SOURCE SPECjbb2000 WebBench Veritest Labs SPECint rate base2000 SPECfp rate base2000 Star CD Intel Corporation internal measurements Data as of January 2005 DP Server HPC Configuration SPECint rate base2000 SPECfp rate base2000 Intel S3E1322 Server System BIOS CYCRBO43 with two 64 bit Intel Xeon processors 3 60 GHz with 2MB L2 Cache 800 MHz FSB 8 GB DDR2 400 memory Hyper Threading OFF Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 update3 64bit 2 4 kernel 8 1 binaries for SPECcpu2000 Disclaimer SPECint2000 and SPECfp2000 benchmark tests reflect the performance of the microprocessor memory architecture and compiler of a computer system on compute intensive 32 bit applications SPEC benchmark tests results for Intel microprocessors are determined using particular well configured systems These results may or may not reflect the relative performance of Intel microprocessor in systems with different hardware or software designs or configurations including compilers Buyers should consult other sources of information including system benchmarks to evaluate the performance of systems they are considering purchasing SPECjbb2000 Veritest Labs Intel Serve
10. formance will vary depending on the specific hardware and software you use See http www intel com info hyperthreading for more information including details on which processors support HT Technology Contact United States and Canada Intel Corporation Robert Noyce Building 2200 Mission College Blvd P O Box 58119 Santa Clara CA 95052 8119 USA Europe Intel Corporation UK Ltd Pipers Way Swindon Wiltshire SN3 1RJ UK Asia Pacific Intel Semiconductor Ltd 32 F Two Pacific Place 88 Queensway Central Hong Kong SAR Japan Intel Japan Tsukuba HQ 5 6 Tokodai Tsukuba shi 300 2635 Ibaraki ken Japan South America Intel Semicondutores do Brasil LTDA Av Dr Chucri Zaidan 940 10 andar 04583 904 S o Paulo SP Brazil Find out more about Dual Processor Server Platforms based on the 64 bit Intel Xeon processor at www intel com xeon Information in this document is provided in connection with Intel products No license express or implied by estoppel or otherwise to any intellectual property rights is granted by this document Except as provided in Intel s Terms and Conditions of Sale for such products Intel assumes no liability whatsoever and Intel disclaims any express or implied warranty relating to sale and or use of Intel products including liability or warranties relating to fitness for a particular purpose merchantability or infringement of any patent copyright or other intellectual property righ
11. mpatible with PCI and PCI X The flexible server platform gives you a choice of multiple speeds spanning different performance levels and system price points And you can take advantage of a variety of validated proven server platforms which provides for increased reliability 64 bit Intel Xeon processor based server platforms continue to undergo advancements in multi core processors cache manage ability security memory virtualization I O and more And with a robust platform roadmap geared to delivering a steady stream of new capabilities and value Intel Xeon processor based platforms are aimed at solving your highest priority business and IT challenges tomorrow as well as today For more information on performance please visit www intel com go xeon Maximum flexibility with 64 bit computing When it comes to deploying 64 bit solutions Intel Enhanced Memory 64 Technology Intel EM64T gives you a choice of three modes of operation These platforms can switch between modes on a code segment by code segment basis for maximum flexibility Legacy Mode 32 bit OS 32 bit applications This mode delivers leading performance for 32 bit and 16 bit applications and requires no changes to your existing code For applications that do not need more than 4 GB of memory a 64 bit software migration may not be the best solution An alternative strategy is to scale your existing solution by upgrading your servers Even a simple platform upgra
12. nce faster response times with double the L2 cache 2MB as compared to the last generation of Intel Xeon processors Because programs frequently use a subset of instructions or data repeatedly the larger L2 cache provides higher performance in many server benchmarks http developer intel com technology 64bitextensions Enhance performance for data intensive applications with PCI Express With the increase in the compute performance of the 64 bit Intel Xeon processor with 2MB L2 cache the I O input output rate at which data can be supplied to the processor increases correspond ingly As processors become faster the rate at which data needs to be supplied increases In demanding computing situations users running compute and l O intensive applications may bump up against the maximum usable bandwidth afforded by PCI X Without sufficient memory bandwidth the processor can sit idle waiting for data to be transferred which affects system performance At the same time the industry is transitioning from a parallel I O e g SCSI ATA towards a serial I O e g SATA SAS interconnect infrastructure Anew serial I O technology foundation is required to match the performance and capabilities of these next generation serial inter connects PCI Express is the answer to both of these issues PCI Express is architected to have lower memory and I O latency compared to PCI PCI Express is also capable of higher bandwidth compared to
13. new DP server platforms supporting PCI Express technology With their scalable architecture these platforms provide a smooth upgrade path to 10 Gigabit based technologies Save on power costs using Demand Based Switching DBS with Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology a feature of the 64 bit Intel Xeon processor with 2MB L2 cache enables platform and software power management features to lower average power consumption while maintaining application performance It can help reduce average CPU power consumption by up to 2596 with minimal performance impact The processor s operational states can vary based on usage So when utilization is high and maximum performance is desired the processor can be switched to a higher operational state automatically When usage is lower transitioning to a lower operational state lowers the average power consumption while maintaining application perform ance There is even a state for maximum power conservation during System idle periods Not only are power consumption levels reduced during lower operational states but system acoustics can also be lowered by slowing down or halting fan operation entirely Improve security and reduce virus related repairs with Intel s Execute Disable Bit functionality Malicious buffer overflow attacks pose a significant security threat to your business increasing your IT resource demands and in some cases destroying data In a typi
14. r Board SE7520JR2 with Intel E7520 chipset Dual processor configuration with 64 bit Intel Xeon processor 3 60 GHz with 2MB L2 cache 800 MHz FSB 4 GB DDR2 400 memory Hyper Threading ON Microsoft Windows 2000 BEA WebLogic JRockit 8 1 Service Pack 2 Java Virtual Machine JVM WebBench Veritest Labs Intel Server Board SE7520JR2 with Intel E7520 chipset Dual processor configuration with 64 bit Intel Xeon processor 3 60 GHz with 2MB L2 cache 800 MHz FSB 4 GB DDR2 400 memory 2 Intel PRO 1000 Gigabit Server adapter Hyper Threading ON Microsoft Windows 2003 Star CD ver 3 1504 Intel S3E1322 Server System BIOS CYCRBO43 with two 64 bit Intel Xeon processors 3 60 GHz with 2MB L2 Cache 800 MHz FSB 8 GB DDR2 400 memory Hyper Threading OFF Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 update3 64bit 2 4 kernel Manage software across heterogeneous systems The Intelligent Plattorm Management Initiative IPMI is an open hardware management interface that uses a standardized message passing interface IPMI helps enable management software interoperability in a heterogeneous hardware environment The Intel E7520 and Intel E7320 chipsets include an SMBus port that supports multiple third party base management controller BMO and firmware solutions Support for multiple third party solutions not only provides flexibility and customer choice it also represents a significant advancement in management software interoperability greatl
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16. tel E7320 chipset deliver outstanding computing power and flexibility with the cost effectiveness you need today and the headroom you need to migrate to 64 bit in the future In addition these new platforms backed by the Intel Xeon processor brand offer optimized power consumption plus improved platform reliability and manageability compared to previous generation server platforms to further lower TCO and maximize your return on investment Find out more about Dual Processor Server Platforms based on the 64 bit Intel Xeon processor at www intel com xeon 9 1 SPECint rate base2000 Intel Corporation internal measurements data as of January 2005 Intel S3E1322 Server System BIOS CYCRBO43 with two 64 bit Intel Xeon processors 3 60 GHz with 2MB L2 Cache 800 MHz FSB 8 GB DDR2 400 memory Hyper Threading OFF Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 update3 64bit 2 4 kernel 8 1 binaries for SPECcpu2000 Disclaimer SPECint2000 benchmark tests reflect the performance of the microprocessor memory architecture and compiler of a computer system on compute intensive 32 bit applications SPEC benchmark tests results for Intel micro processors are determined using particular well configured systems These results may or may not reflect the relative performance of Intel microprocessor in systems with different hardware or software designs or configurations including compilers Buyers should consult other so
17. today s PCI or PCI X solutions Higher bandwidth means more data can be transferred in the same unit of time A PCI Express x1 by 1 link has a bi directional peak bandwidth of 500 MB s while x4 and x8 links are capable of 2 GB s and 4 GB s respectively The lower latency and the increased bandwidth help deliver the data speed required to fully utilize the processor s capabilities In addition to the many benefits of PCI Express it is also a common I O interface for mobile desktop workstation storage and network technologies Current legacy PCI X adapters can still be used while transitioning to new I O adapters that take advantage of the inherent benefits of this new serial I O technology With the Intel E7520 and Intel E7320 chipsets PCI Express adapters have a direct path to either chipset s memory controller instead of having to go through a separate bridge component With the direct attach to the memory controller two stages are removed This implementation minimizes the latency between the I O adapter and the memory controller for improved I O performance In addition to the many benefits of PCI Express it is also a common I O interface for mobile desktop workstation storage and network technologies This results in economies of scale which in turn rapidly drives down the cost of PCI Express solutions And as the industry transitions from a parallel to a serial I O infrastructure users can confidently invest in
18. urces of information including system benchmarks to evaluate the performance of systems they are considering purchasing 2 SPECjbb2000 Veritest measurement Intel Server Board SE7520JR2 with Intel E7520 chipset One and two processor configuration with 64 bit Intel Xeon processor 3 60 GHz with 2MB L2 cache 800 MHz FSB 4 GB DDR2 400 memory Hyper Threading ON Microsoft Windows 2000 BEA WebLogic JRockit 8 1 Service Pack 2 Java Virtual Machine JVM Intel EM64T requires a computer system with a processor chipset BIOS OS device drivers and applications enabled for Intel EM64T Processor will not operate including 32 bit operation without an Intel EM64T enabled BIOS Performance will vary depending on your hardware and software configurations Intel EM64T enabled OS BIOS device drivers and applications may not be available Check with your vendor for more information Based on preliminary Intel power testing with Intel Xeon processor 3 60 GHz with 800 MHz system bus Intel Xeon processor with 2MB L2 cache expected to exhibit similar power consumption characteristics Actual power savings will vary based on system configurations and workloads 5 Memory mirroring and PCI Express Hot Plug are supported on the Intel E7520 chipset only Hyper Threading Technology requires a computer system with an Intel Pentium 4 processor supporting Hyper Threading Technology and an HT Technology enabled chipset BIOS and operating system Per
19. y simplifying system management IPMI helps enable management software that works across heterogeneous server system hardware via e Instrumentation in server motherboard hardware e Standards based architecture for systems and asset management Interoperability between hardware and software management Increased reliability through a hierarchy of sensors that report alerts to remote consoles e Common architecture that applies to the 3 tier server architecture prevalent in modern datacenters Reduction in the TCO and administration with the use of common software user interfaces across multiple servers from multiple vendors Reduce downtime with enhanced memory protection With the rapid price decline of memory there has been an increase in the amount of memory usage in systems With more memory in use the potential for memory failure increases which increases the impor tance of memory reliability features in the platform New DP Intel Xeon processor based server platforms offer increased reliability over previ ous platforms through new features implemented in the chipset mem ory controller Memory scrubbing The system constantly tests the memory for soft failures When a failure is detected a warning can be issued or spare memory can be invoked to ensure continued operation Memory mirroring Two copies of the memory s content are kept If one set of memory fails the other set enables continued operation and syst
20. y to reduce TCO is by improving system manageability Compatible with existing proven platforms The 64 bit Intel Xeon processor with 2MB L2 cache is compatible with a wide variety of existing platforms based on the previous generation Intel Xeon processor at 800 MHz system bus Incorporating the best thinking from the broadest base of industry hardware software and integration leaders Intel s world class server solutions help you lower your TCO With over 500 million in annual ISV investments and over 170 000 registered solution developers in the Intel community you can be sure that Intel based servers have the widest software application compatibility In fact Intel based servers support more than 20 operating systems and thousands of applica tions all validated and optimized for high availability performance and reliability Also take advantage of built in advanced security features to help improve uptime and avoid unplanned costs How to extend the value of your server investments With solutions offered from over 20 000 vendors worldwide you can adopt a flexible approach to growth and change with stable and long lasting solutions built on Intel platforms The 64 bit Intel Xeon processor with 2MB L2 cache is compatible with a wide variety of existing platforms based on the previous generation Intel Xeon processor with 800 MHz system bus DP Server HPC Performance 64 bit Intel Xeon Processor Comparison 64 bit Intel X
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