Intel C44686-801 SE7520BD2SCSI Socket PGA604 Intel E7520 Chipset SSI EEB System Board (Motherboard) ...

Product Description

The Intel C44686-801 is a high-performance server motherboard designed for dual Intel Xeon processors that utilize the PGA604 socket. Built with the Intel E7520 chipset, this SSI EEB board was a flagship offering for demanding server applications, providing robust processing power, extensive memory support, and advanced I/O capabilities for its generation. This motherboard features eight DDR2 FB-DIMM slots, capable of supporting up to 64GB of ECC memory. DDR2 FB-DIMMs were crucial for high-end server platforms of this era, offering improved signal integrity and higher densities necessary for dual-processor systems. The ECC functionality ensures data integrity by detecting and correcting memory errors, which is paramount for mission-critical server operations where uptime and data accuracy are essential. The C44686-801 offers a comprehensive set of expansion options, including multiple PCI-X and PCI-Express slots, allowing for the integration of a wide array of peripherals such as high-performance RAID controllers, network interface cards, and other specialized hardware. It supports both SCSI and SATA storage interfaces, providing flexibility for storage configurations. Integrated dual Gigabit Ethernet ports ensure reliable network connectivity, and IPMI 2.0 support enables remote server management. The SSI EEB form factor ensures compatibility with standard server chassis.