Intel is releasing a bunch of new technology for Intel branded servers over the next number of weeks.
Here is an overview of some of the new components coming down the pipe:
- Intel® Server Chassis SC5600 Family (performance pedestal)
- Intel® Server Chassis SC5650 Family (volume pedestal)
- Intel® Server Board S5520HC (pedestal-optimized performance)
- Intel® Server System SR1630BC (1U value rack)
- Intel® Server System SR1600UR (1U rack optimized performance)
- Intel® Server System SR1625UR (1U rack optimized performance)
- Intel® Server System SR2600UR (2U rack optimized performance)
As always, when it comes time to put a server configuration together, there is the Intel Server Configurator tool.
One of our more eagerly anticipated models is this one:
- Intel® Server System SR1625UR (1U rack optimized performance)
The unit runs a passive midplane to allow us to install a high performance RAID controller to configure a RAID 5+0 or RAID 1+0 array for high load virualization needs. With the addition of a Quad Port Gigabit I/O module, the second power supply for redundancy, and a couple of 2.5” drive carriers to utilize the full 8 drive bays, we are set to rock! :)
It looks as though the Server Configurator has had a bit of a revamp too as it now includes compatible, which means properly tested, third party hard drives, memory and more.
Below is a screenshot of the new 1U’s configuration as we would put it together with the exception of the drives:
SR1625UR Server System
Good things are coming down the pipe since we will receive a lot more bang for our power and cooling consumption dollars!
Philip Elder
MPECS Inc.
Microsoft Small Business Specialists
Co-Author: SBS 2008 Blueprint Book
*All Mac on SBS posts will not be written on a Mac until we replace our now missing iMac! (previous blog post)
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