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Intel ®Server Platform SC5275GP2Product OverviewFor businesses running applications ranging froma small database or application server to a highendgraphics workstation, the Intel ® Server PlatformSC5275GP2 offers an excellent choice. The ServerPlatform SC5275GP2 provides outstanding capabilitiesin terms of performance and reliability, and can becustomized to meet diverse storage needs throughoptional upgrades to hot-swap Serial ATA or hotswapSCSI. The platform also supports technologiesto facilitate administration and maintenance.Customer Needs and Objectives■ Extreme I/O and graphics bandwidth support■ A powerful, flexible, and available serverand workstation solution■ Reduced total cost of ownership (TCO)through centralized server managementIntel ® Server Platform SC5275GP2Reasons to Buy or Upgrade■ Breakthrough I/O performance through supportfor PCI Express*■ Higher overall performance through support forlatest-generation 64-bit Intel ® Xeon TM processors■ Flexible, reliable storage expansion through afixed-drive-bay configuration fully upgradableto hot-swap Serial ATA or hot-swap SCSI■ Increased availability and centralized managementcapabilities through Intel ® Server Management 8and other server technologiesTransition TargetsSE7505VB2 → SC5275GP2SC5250-E → SC5275GP2Questions for Identifying Sales Opportunities■ Does the customer need high levelsof I/O performance?■ Is the customer looking for a powerful workstation?■ Does the customer need reliability featureslike hot-swap Serial ATA or hot-swap SCSI?■ Is the customer seeking to simplify the existingserver environment?Usage ScenariosIdeal■ Small database■ Workstation■ General-purpose multiuse serverProduct FeaturesThanks to the following features, the Intel Server Platform SC5275GP2 provides outstandingperformance, excellent data protection, and advanced management for departmental serversand high-end workstations.Integrated Components■ Intel ® Server Board SE7525GP2■ Intel ® Entry Server Chassis SC5275-Ewith a 600-W power supply■ Six-drive fixed bay■ Workstation cooling kit■ Pre-routed cables 1Less Ideal■ Rack-mount solution■ Redundant-power solutionOther Features■ For additional information on the boardsupportedfeatures available in the IntelServer Platform SC5275GP2, refer to thechapter in this guide that covers the IntelServer Board SE7525GP2.■ For additional information on the chassissupportedfeatures available in the Intel ®Server Platform SC5275GP2, refer to thechapter in this guide that covers the IntelEntry Server Chassis SC5275-E.50
Key Selling Points for Intel ® Server Platform SC5275GP2 vs. Intel ® Server Board SE7505VB2Feature Benefit Intel ® Server Board SE7505VB2Support for 64-bit Intel ® Xeon TM processorswith an 800-MHz system busHigher overall performanceSupport for Intel Xeon processorswith a 533-MHz system busSupport for PCI Express* x16Greater I/O throughput than PCI-X and up to twiceSupport for PCI-X and AGP 8Xthe graphics bandwidth of AGP 8XIntel ® Server Management 8 Latest-generation server management LANDesk* Client ManagerKey Selling Points for Intel ® Server Platform SC5275GP2 vs. Intel ® Server Chassis SC5250Feature Benefit Intel ® Server Chassis SC5250Support for Serial ATA and Ultra320 SCSI Extensive storage capacity and flexibility Support for Serial ATA only600-W power supply Power capacity to support robust serveror workstation solution450-W power supplyIntel ® Products to Complete the Server SolutionThe following table provides a list of key compatible products for the Intel ® Server Platform SC5275GP2.Please visit http://support.intel.com for the most recent and comprehensive product compatibility list.NameIntel ® RAID Controllers SRCS +DescriptionFour-, six-, or eight-port SATA or SATA II RAID controllers with PCI-X or PCI interfaceIntel ® RAID Controllers SRCU ++Intel ® PRO/1000 Server AdaptersHot-Swap SATA Drive Bay UpgradeHot-Swap SCSI Drive Bay UpgradeSingle- or dual-channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID controllers with PCI Express,* PCI-X, or PCI interfaceHigh-performance Gigabit Ethernet connectionsSix-drive hot-swap SATA drive baySix-drive hot-swap SCSI drive bay+ 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 Platform SC5275GP2 Supports Technologies That Define Innovation 2Intel ® Active Airflow ControlMonitors temperatures and adjusts fansaccordingly to keep servers cool and quiet.Intel ® Light-Guided DiagnosticsSimplifies troubleshooting to enable easierservicing and faster recovery.1. See the Intel ® Server Platform SC5275GP2 configuration guide fora complete list of cables.Intel ® Local Control Panel 3Enables monitoring and control of the serverfrom the front panel to simplify administrationand management.Intel ® Power and Thermal HeadroomProvides ample power and thermal capacity tomaximize performance and minimize validationand support costs.2. Features may vary depending on system configuration and may require thepurchase and installation of an optional Intel ® Management Module upgrade.Intel ® Validation Stress Test SuiteProvides rigorous and extensive testing tooptimize time-to-market, maximize data integrity,and minimize support costs.3. The Intel ® Local Control Panel requires the purchase and installationof an optional Intel ® Management Module upgrade.Intel ® Server Platform SC5275GP251
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