Dell NH278 5000X Chipset LGA771 DDR2 Motherboard For PowerEdge 2950

Product Description

The Dell NH278 motherboard is specifically engineered for the Dell PowerEdge 2950 server, a popular 2U rackmount server known for its performance and expandability. At its core is the Intel 5000X chipset, which provides a robust foundation for dual LGA771 socket processors. This chipset is designed to handle high-bandwidth communication between the processors, memory, and I/O devices, making it suitable for virtualization, database applications, and other resource-intensive enterprise tasks. Memory support on the NH278 is for DDR2 ECC Registered DIMMs. This type of memory is crucial for server environments as it offers error correction capabilities and is designed to handle the demands of continuous operation and large memory capacities. The motherboard typically features multiple DIMM slots to allow for significant memory configurations, enhancing the server's ability to manage large datasets and run multiple applications simultaneously. Beyond processing and memory, the NH278 integrates all the necessary I/O controllers and expansion slots required for a fully functional server. This includes onboard network controllers, storage interfaces (like SAS or SATA controllers), and PCI/PCI-X expansion slots for adding specialized cards such as RAID controllers, Fibre Channel HBAs, or additional network interfaces. Its design ensures compatibility with the PowerEdge 2950 chassis and its power supply, providing a complete and integrated server solution.