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Key Selling Points for Intel ® Server Board SE7520BD2 vs. Intel ® Server Board SE7501BR2Feature Benefit Intel ® Server Board SE7501BR2Support for 64-bit Intel ® Xeon processorswith an 800-MHz system busLatest-generation processing power withcompatibility for follow-on generationSupport for Intel Xeon processorswith a 533-MHz system busSix or eight DIMMs, supporting up to 16 GBGreater memory capacity and throughput Four DIMMs, supporting up to 8 GBof DDR2 400 SDRAM 1, 3 of DDR 266/333 SDRAMIntel ® Server Management 8 with upgrade options Greater management flexibility Intel ® Server Management 5.5Key Selling Points for Intel ® Server Board SE7520BD2 vs. Intel ® Server Board SE7320EP2Feature Benefit Intel ® Server Board SE7320EP2Six or eight DIMMs, supporting upGreater memory capacity and throughput Four DIMMs, supporting up to 8 GB of SDRAMto 16 GB of SDRAM 3Dual-channel Serial ATA, optional singleanddual-channel Ultra320 SCSIStorage flexibilityDual-channel Serial ATA onlyIntel ® Products to Complete the Server SolutionThe following table provides a list of key compatible products for the Intel ® Server Board SE7520BD2.Please visit http://support.intel.com for the most recent and comprehensive product compatibility list.Name1. Selected models of the Intel ® Server Board SE7520BD2 support DDR2 memory;others support DDR memory.2. 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.DescriptionIntel ® Server Chassis SC5300Maximum reliability, scalability, and manageability in a highly versatile server chassisIntel ® Entry Server Chassis SC5295-EPowerful and cost-effective chassis designed for quiet and reliable operation and tool-less assembly and serviceIntel ® Entry Server Chassis SC5275-EReliable and flexible server chassis for entry-level server and workstation applicationsIntel ® RAID Controllers SRCS +Four-, six-, or eight-port SATA or SATA II RAID controllers with PCI-X or PCI interfaceIntel ® RAID Controllers SRCU ++Single- or dual-channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID controllers with PCI Express*, PCI-X, or PCI interfaceIntel ® RAID Controller SRCZCRXSingle- or dual-channel Ultra320 SCSI modular ROMB controller with PCI-X interfaceIntel ® PRO/1000 Server AdaptersHigh-performance Gigabit Ethernet connectionsIntel ® Management ModuleRemote monitoring and simplified administration for mission-critical high-RAS serversIntel ® Local Control Panel 6Full-featured LCD located on front panel for easy management+ 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 SE7520BD2 Supports Technologies That Define Innovation 7Intel ® Active Airflow ControlMonitors temperatures and adjusts fansaccordingly to keep servers cool and quiet.Intel ® Cable Reduction TechnologyReduces cabling volume and complexity andprovides powerful server-management capabilitiesfor lower equipment and management costs.Intel ® Local Control Panel 6Enables monitoring and control of the server fromthe front panel to simplify server administrationand management.Intel ® Power and Thermal HeadroomProvides ample power and thermal capacityto maximize performance and minimize validationand support costs.Intel EM64T-enabled OS, BIOS, device drivers, and applications may not be available.Check with your vendor for more information3. Selected models of the Intel ® Server Board SE7520BD2 support up to 16 GB of DDR2400 SDRAM over eight DIMM sockets; others support up to 12 GB of DDR 266/333SDRAM over six DIMM sockets.4. The PCI Express* x8 slot is available on all board models but SE7520BD2V.Intel ® Rapid Recovery ToolkitAllows remote management and diagnosisof server failures to enable quick recovery.Intel ® Validation Stress Test SuiteProvides rigorous and extensive testing tooptimize time-to-market, maximize data integrity,and minimize support costs.5. The PCI Express* x4 slot is a PCI Express* x8 connector running at x4 speed.6. The Intel ® Local Control Panel requires the purchase and installation of an optionalIntel ® Management Module upgrade.7. Features may vary depending on system configuration and may require the purchaseand installation of an optional Intel ® Management Module upgrade.11Intel ® Server Board SE7520BD2