Supermicro MBD-X5DA8-B Socket PGA-604 Intel E7505 EATX Motherboard

Product Description

The Supermicro MBD-X5DA8-B is a high-performance EATX server motherboard designed for dual-processor configurations using Intel Xeon processors with the PGA-604 socket. This motherboard was a flagship product for its time, built to handle demanding enterprise workloads. The Intel E7505 chipset provides a robust foundation, offering advanced memory management and I/O capabilities essential for server environments. The board features six DDR DIMM slots, supporting ECC Registered memory for enhanced data integrity and reliability, which is critical for server applications. The EATX form factor allows for ample space to accommodate the dual processors, memory modules, and a comprehensive set of expansion slots. This makes it suitable for building powerful servers for virtualization, database hosting, or complex computational tasks. Expansion is primarily through PCI-X slots, which were the standard for high-bandwidth peripherals in servers of that generation, allowing for the addition of network cards, storage controllers, and other specialized hardware. Integrated IPMI 2.0 support is typically included, providing essential remote management features for system administrators to monitor and control the server remotely. The MBD-X5DA8-B represents a powerful and scalable platform for demanding server and workstation applications from its release period.