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DF279 - Dell System Board (Motherboard) for PowerEdge 1955
- Designed for Dell PowerEdge 1955 Server
- Intel 5000P Chipset
- Socket LGA771
- Supports Dual Intel Xeon Processors
- DDR2 ECC Fully Buffered DIMMs (FB-DIMMs)
- Multiple PCI-X and PCIe slots
- Integrated management features
- High reliability and availability
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Server Model
- PowerEdge 1955
- Chipset
- Intel 5000P
- Socket Type
- LGA771
- Processor Compatibility
- Intel Xeon
- Number of Sockets
- 2
- Memory Type
- DDR2 ECC FB-DIMM
Product details
The Dell DF279 is a motherboard for the PowerEdge 1955 server, featuring the Intel 5000P chipset and LGA771 socket. It provides a dual-processor capable platform designed for high availability and performance in enterprise environments.
Technical Information
| Server Model | PowerEdge 1955 |
| Chipset | Intel 5000P |
| Socket Type | LGA771 |
| Processor Compatibility | Intel Xeon |
Additional Specifications
| Number of Sockets | 2 |
| Memory Type | DDR2 ECC FB-DIMM |
| Expansion Slots | PCI-X, PCIe |
Description
The Dell DF279 motherboard is a core component of the Dell PowerEdge 1955 server, a 2U rackmount system designed for high density and performance. It utilizes the Intel 5000P chipset, which was a high-end server chipset designed to support dual Intel Xeon processors with the LGA771 socket. This configuration allows the PowerEdge 1955 to deliver substantial processing power for demanding enterprise applications, virtualization, and consolidation projects. The motherboard supports DDR2 ECC Fully Buffered DIMMs (FB-DIMMs), which were the standard for high-capacity and high-reliability memory in servers of this era. ECC (Error-Correcting Code) memory is crucial for preventing data corruption and ensuring system stability, while FB-DIMMs allowed for greater memory bandwidth and higher module densities. The dual-processor capability, combined with support for ample amounts of FB-DIMM memory, makes this board ideal for memory-intensive workloads. Expansion capabilities are provided through a combination of PCI-X and PCIe slots, allowing for the addition of various peripherals such as high-speed network adapters, storage controllers, and other specialized hardware. The integration of management features, typical for Dell PowerEdge servers, ensures that the system can be monitored and controlled efficiently. The DF279 motherboard is built for reliability and availability, essential characteristics for mission-critical server infrastructure.
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