EN 8820-032 PC Blades / Render Nodes
32-Node Configuration

Designed for High Performance Clustering Applications

Featuring Dual (Quad-Core/Six-Core) Intel Xeon Processors

 

Salient Features on Individual Blade

• Supports two quad-core or six-core Intel® Xeon 5500/5600 series processors
• Supports Intel® Virtualization Technology
• 12MB* On-processor L3 cache memory per 5600 series processor
• Eight individually powered PC Blade / Render Nodes decked in to an 8U form factor housing unit
• Efficient cooling - each individual processor temperature is kept below 65° C / 149° F while running full (100%) CPU / IO utilization
• Up to 64GB DDR3 DIMM 800/1066/1333Mhz memory capacity (Registered or Unbuffered Memory Modules)
• One 500GB SATA harddisk (3Gb/s)
• Two Intel I82576EB 100/1000Mbps (Gigabit) Ethernet LAN ports
• Headless Operation via serial console redirect
• Supports PXE via Ethernet, USB device boot
• Server Engine LLC Pilot II integrated video port
• One Year Limited Warranty
• One 16X PCI-Express 2.0 slot available

Salient Features on Blade Housing Unit

• Supports six 120mm heat exhaust fans with removable fan trays
• Supports 2-post and 4-post EIA racks
• Specially designed top and bottom air ventilation openings for maximum blade cooling

Specifications on Individual Blade

Processor	Intel Socket 1366 (LGA), Supports two quad-core or six-core Intel Xeon Processors (1.8GHz - 3.3GHz)
L3 Cache*	12MB on Intel 5600 series processors, 8MB on Intel 5500 series processors
Chipset	Intel 5500 Chipset with I/O Controller Hub ICH10R, based on Intel S5500WB (Default) motherboard
PCI Slot	1 available 16x PCI-Express 2.0 slot
System Memory	8 x DDR3 sockets support maximum memory configuration of 64GB (DDR3 800/1066/1333Mz Registered or unbuffered Memory)
SATA Interface	6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s Ports
On-Board I/O	2 x front accessible USB 2.0 ports
Network Support	2 x Intel I82576EB 10/100/1000Mbps ethernet ports (RJ45),
BIOS	8Mb Flash ROM Phoenix/AMI Flash BIOS
Video Port Support	Server Engine LLC Pilot II integrated video port, supports up to 1280 x 1024 resolutions with 8MB memory. DB15 Video Port
Keyboard / Mouse Interface	Front accessible USB keyboard and mouse ports.
Hard Disk Drive	1 x 500GB SATA harddisk drive for operating system and booting
Power Supply	ATX 400 watts power supply (Supports 100V/260V Auto-Switch)
Typical Power Consumption	320 watts with 100% CPU and IO utilization
Warranty	One Year Limited Warranty (parts & labor)

Specifications on One Blade Housing Unit

Cooling Fan	6 x 120mm DC Axial Fan (120CFM)
Standard	8U EIA 310-C (supports 2-post and 4-post EIA rack)
Dimensions	26" x 19" x 14" (DxWxH)
Weight	25 Lbs (without blade installed)
Power Supply	2 x 60 watt power supply (100V- 260V) Auto-Switch
Typical Power Consumption	85 watts
Warranty	One Year Limited Warranty (parts & labor)

 

Rear View of EN-8820-032 Blade Housing Unit

Operating System Compatibility Listing (Optional)

• Microsoft Windows 2003/2008 Server
• CentOS Linux
• RadHat Enterprise Linux

Typical Applications

• ISP / ASP Web Server (Clustering)
• Clustering Nodes
• Graphic Render Nodes
• PC blade running as remote terminal
• Test & Measurement Station

Physical Characteristics -

• 8U height per blade housing unit (Four blade housing unit stacked is 32U).
• Dimensions: 26" x 19" x 14" (DxWxH) (One blade housing unit dimensions)
• Chassis thickness: 1.2mm.
• Weight: 170 lbs (Loaded with 8 blades in one blade housing)

Optional Items

• Linksys SR2016 16-port 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Switch
• NetGear GS116 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Switch (Low-Cost)

Application Notes

• Installation Requirements - Electrical Power
• Installation Requirements - Racks & Cooling