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Key Selling Points for Intel ® Server Board SE7520AF2 vs. Intel ® Server Board SE7501HG2Feature Benefit Intel ® Server Board SE7501HG2Support for 64-bit Intel ® Xeon processorswith an 800-MHz system busLatest-generation processing power with compatibilityfor follow-on generationSupport for Intel Xeon processorswith a 533-MHz system busSupport for PCI Express* and PCI-X Supports the installation of latest-generation PCI expansion cards Support for PCI-X and PCIDual-bridge design Improved I/O performance Single-bridge designKey Selling Points for Intel ® Server Board SE7520AF2 vs. Intel ® Server Board SE7520BD2Feature Benefit Intel ® Server Board SE7520BD2Dual-bridge design Improved I/O performance Single-bridge designIntel ® Products to Complete the Server SolutionThe following table provides a list of key compatible products for the Intel ® Server Board SE7520AF2.Please visit http://support.intel.com for the most recent and comprehensive product compatibility list.NameIntel ® Server Chassis SC5300Intel ® RAID Controllers SRCS +Intel ® RAID Controllers SRCU ++Intel ® RAID Activation KeyIntel ® Portable Cache ModuleIntel ® PRO/1000 Server AdaptersIntel ® PRO/10GbE Server AdaptersIntel ® Management Module1. 64-bit Intel ® Xeon TM processors with Intel ® EM64T require a computer system with aprocessor, chipset, BIOS, OS, device drivers, and applications enabled for Intel EM64T.Processor will not operate (including 32-bit operation) without an Intel EM64T-enabledBIOS. Performance will vary depending on your hardware and software configurations.Intel EM64T-enabled OS, BIOS, device drivers, and applications may not be available.Check with your vendor for more information.DescriptionMaximum reliability, scalability, and manageability in a highly versatile server chassisFour-, six-, or eight-port SATA or SATA II RAID controllers with PCI-X or PCI interfaceSingle- or dual-channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID controllers with PCI Express*, PCI-X, or PCI interfaceEnables fully integrated Intel ® RAID softwareBattery backup module for RAID cacheHigh-performance Gigabit Ethernet connectionsHigh-performance 10 Gigabit Ethernet fiber connectionsRemote monitoring and simplified administration for mission-critical high-RAS serversIntel ® Local Control Panel 2Full-featured LCD control panel located on front panel+ Intel ® RAID Controllers SRCS refers to the Intel ® RAID Controllers SRCS28X, SRCS16, and SRCS14L.++ Intel ® RAID Controllers SRCU refers to the Intel ® RAID Controllers SRCU42E, SRCU42X, SRCU42L, and SRCU41L. For more information on Intel RAID Controllers, refer to the chapter in this guide that covers those products.The Intel ® Server Board SE7520AF2 Supports Technologies That Define Innovation 3Intel ® Active Airflow ControlIntel ® Multi-Path BootMonitors temperatures and adjusts fansEnables redundant processor booting for systemaccordingly to keep servers cool and quiet.resiliency and increased server uptime.Intel ® Light-Guided DiagnosticsSimplifies troubleshooting to enable easierservicing and faster recovery.Intel ® Local Control Panel 2Enables monitoring and control of the serverfrom the front panel to simplify server administrationand management.Intel ® Power and Thermal HeadroomProvides ample power and thermal capacity tomaximize performance and minimize validationand support costs.2. The Intel ® Local Control Panel requires the purchase and installation of an optional Intel ®Management Module upgrade.3. Features may vary depending on system configuration and may require the purchaseand installation of an optional Intel ® Management Module upgrade.Intel ® One-Boot UpdateSupports remote BIOS and firmware updates toease server maintenance and optimizes uptime.Intel ® Validation Stress Test SuiteProvides rigorous and extensive testing to optimizetime-to-market, maximize data integrity, and minimizesupport costs.9Intel ® Server Board SE7520AF2