Intel® Server Board S5500BC

Key features

Supports up to two Intel® Xeon® processor 5600 series¹
Scalable DDR3 memory (eight DIMMs)
High-speed PCI Express* 2.0 I/O (up to five slots)
Flexible storage configurations
Supports Server Power Capping via Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager²

Cost effective, feature-rich server board that grows with your business

The Intel® Server Board S5500BC has flexible scalability and expandability in I/O, memory, LAN, and storage, which is designed for deploying web, email or print servers, or business applications. Ideal for remote or branch offices seeking enterprise class manageability, the Intel® Server Board S5500BC supports up to two Intel® Xeon® processors 5500 or 5600 series, and can be used in rack or pedestal configurations.

Target audience

Small- and medium-sized business applications, including web servers, file and print servers, email servers, storage servers, and vertical-specfic business applications. CPU-Frequency intensive High Performance Computing (HPC) workloads (Life Science, Financial Services, Seismic Imaging).

Intel® Server Board S5500BC information and resources

Support components

Manuals

Video: Hardware integration

Product specifications, compatible products and tested component lists

Board order code	S5500BC
Essentials
Limited 3-year Warranty	Yes
Extended warranty available for purchase (select countries)	Yes
Board Form Factor	SSI CEB-leverage (12” x 10.5”)
Chassis Form Factor	Rack or Pedestal
Socket	LGA1366
Integrated Systems Available	Yes
Integrated BMC with IPMI	IPMI 2.0
Rack-Friendly Board	Yes
Memory Specifications
Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type)	32 GB
Memory Types	DDR3 ECC UDIMM, RDIMM
# of Memory Channels	4
Max Memory Bandwidth	1333 GB/s
# of DIMMs	8
ECC Memory Supported	Yes
Graphic Specifications
Integrated Graphics	Yes
Expansion Options
PCI Support	32 bit/33Mhz
# of PCI Express Ports	4
PCIe x8 Gen 2.x	3
PCIe x4 Gen 1.x	1
I/O Specifications
USB Revision	USB 2.0
# of USB Ports	4
USB 2.0 Configuration (Back + Internal)	8
# of SATA Ports	6
RAID Configuration	Intel Embedded RAID (0, 1); upgradeable to RAIDS
# of Serial Ports	2
# LAN Ports	2
Integrated LAN	Double, GbE
Advanced Technologies
Intel® Remote Management Module Support	AXXRMM3
Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager	Yes
Compatible Products
Compatible Chassis	Intel® Server Chassis SC5650DP Intel® Server Chassis SC5650BRP
Compatible RAID	Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS18E Intel® RAID Controller SRCSAS144E Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASJV Intel® RAID Controller SRCSATAWB Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASPH16I Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASBB8I Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASLS4I Intel® RAID Controller SASMF8I Intel® RAID Controller SASUC8I Intel® RAID Controller SASWT4I
Compatible Processors	Intel® Xeon® Processor E5502 (4M Cache, 1.86 GHz, 4.80 GT/s Intel® QPI) Intel® Xeon® Processor E5503 (4M Cache, 2.00 GHz, 4.80 GT/s Intel® QPI) Intel® Xeon® Processor E5506 (4M Cache, 2.13 GHz, 4.80 GT/s Intel® QPI) Intel® Xeon® Processor E5507 (4M Cache, 2.26 GHz, 4.80 GT/s Intel® QPI) Intel® Xeon® Processor E5530 (8M Cache, 2.40 GHz, 5.86 GT/s Intel® QPI) Intel® Xeon® Processor E5540 (8M Cache, 2.53 GHz, 5.86 GT/s Intel® QPI) Intel® Xeon® Processor X5550 (8M Cache, 2.66 GHz, 6.40 GT/s Intel® QPI) Intel® Xeon® Processor X5560 (8M Cache, 2.80 GHz, 6.40 GT/s Intel® QPI) Intel® Xeon® Processor X5570 (8M Cache, 2.93 GHz, 6.40 GT/s Intel® QPI) Intel® Xeon® Processor E5520 (8M Cache, 2.26 GHz, 5.86 GT/s Intel® QPI) Intel® Xeon® Processor L5520 (8M Cache, 2.26 GHz, 5.86 GT/s Intel® QPI) Intel® Xeon® Processor E5504 (4M Cache, 2.00 GHz, 4.80 GT/s Intel® QPI) Intel® Xeon® Processor L5506 (4M Cache, 2.13 GHz, 4.80 GT/s Intel® QPI) Intel® Xeon® Processor L5508 (8M Cache, 2.00 GHz, 5.86 GT/s Intel® QPI) Intel® Xeon® Processor L5518 (8M Cache, 2.13 GHz, 5.86 GT/s Intel® QPI) Intel® Xeon® Processor L5530 (8M Cache, 2.40 GHz, 5.86 GT/s Intel® QPI) Intel® Xeon® Processor X5667 (12M Cache, 3.06 GHz, 6.40 GT/s Intel® QPI) Intel® Xeon® Processor X5670 (12M Cache, 2.93 GHz, 6.40 GT/s Intel® QPI) Intel® Xeon® Processor X5660 (12M Cache, 2.80 GHz, 6.40 GT/s Intel® QPI) Intel® Xeon® Processor X5650 (12M Cache, 2.66 GHz, 6.40 GT/s Intel® QPI) Intel® Xeon® Processor E5630 (12M Cache, 2.53 GHz, 5.86 GT/s Intel® QPI) Intel® Xeon® Processor E5620 (12M Cache, 2.40 GHz, 5.86 GT/s Intel® QPI) Intel® Xeon® Processor L5640 (12M Cache, 2.26 GHz, 5.86 GT/s Intel® QPI) Intel® Xeon® Processor L5630 (12M Cache, 2.13 GHz, 5.86 GT/s Intel® QPI) Intel® Xeon® Processor L5609 (12M Cache, 1.86 GHz, 4.80 GT/s Intel® QPI) Intel® Xeon® Processor E5645 (12M Cache, 2.40 GHz, 5.86 GT/s Intel® QPI) Intel® Xeon® Processor X5675 (12M Cache, 3.06 GHz, 6.40 GT/s Intel® QPI) Intel® Xeon® Processor E5649 (12M Cache, 2.53 GHz, 5.86 GT/s Intel® QPI) Intel® Xeon® Processor E5607 (8M Cache, 2.26 GHz, 4.80 GT/s Intel® QPI) Intel® Xeon® Processor E5606 (8M Cache, 2.13 GHz, 4.80 GT/s Intel® QPI) Intel® Xeon® Processor E5603 (4M Cache, 1.60 GHz, 4.80 GT/s Intel® QPI)
Compatible Softwares	VMware vSphere Essentials VMW4ESS* VMware vSphere Essentials Plus VMW4ESSPLUS* VMware vSphere Standard VMW4STD* VMware vSphere Advanced VMW4ADV* VMware vSphere Enterprise Plus VMW4ENTPLUS* VMware vCenter Standard VMWVCSTD* Symantec Backup Exec 2010* Symantec Backup Exec 2010 for Windows Small Business Server* Symantec Backup Exec 2010 Microsoft Exchange Suite* Symantec Backup Exec 2010 Microsoft SQL Suite* Symantec Backup Exec 2010 Windows Remote Agent Suite* Symantec Backup Exec 2010 VMware Infrastructure Suite* Symantec Backup Exec 2010 Microsoft Hyper-V Suite* Symantec Backup Exec 2010 Deduplication Suite* Symantec Backup Exec 2010 Deduplication and Archiving Suite* Intel® Server Continuity Suite System Manager Intel® Server Continuity Suite Data Protection Manager Intel® Server Continuity Suite Advanced Data Protection Manager Intel® Server Continuity Suite 2 Year Maintenance Subscription
Network Interface Cards	Intel® 10 Gigabit AF DA Dual Port Server Adapter Intel® 10 Gigabit CX4 Dual Port Server Adapter Intel® 10 Gigabit XF LR Server Adapter Intel® 10 Gigabit XF SR Dual Port Server Adapter Intel® 10 Gigabit XF SR Server Adapter Intel® Gigabit CT Desktop Adapter Intel® Gigabit EF Dual Port Server Adapter Intel® Gigabit ET Dual Port Server Adapter Intel® PRO/1000 PF Dual Port Server Adapter Intel® PRO/1000 PF Server Adapter Intel® PRO/1000 PT Dual Port Server Adapter Intel® PRO/1000 PT Quad Port Low Profile Server Adapter Intel® PRO/1000 PT Server Adapter
Compatible Spares and Accessories	I/O Shield AXXTIO Passive/Active Combination Heat-Sink with Removable Fan BXSTS100C Active Heat-Sink with Fixed Fan BXSTS100A Remote Management Module 3 AXXRMM3 Dual Processor Board Extended Warranty Dual Processor System On-Site Repair
Compatible SSDs	Intel® SSD 320 Series (160GB, 2.5in SATA 3Gb/s, 25nm, MLC) Intel® SSD 320 Series (300GB, 2.5in SATA 3Gb/s, 25nm, MLC) Intel® SSD 320 Series (40GB, 2.5in SATA 3Gb/s, 25nm, MLC) Intel® SSD 320 Series (600GB, 2.5in SATA 3Gb/s, 25nm, MLC) Intel® SSD 320 Series (80GB, 2.5in SATA 3Gb/s, 25nm, MLC) Intel® SSD 510 Series (120GB, 2.5in SATA 6Gb/s, 34nm, MLC) Intel® SSD 510 Series (250GB, 2.5in SATA 6Gb/s, 34nm, MLC) Intel® SSD X25-M Series (120GB, 2.5in SATA 3Gb/s, 34nm, MLC) Intel® SSD X25-M Series (160GB, 2.5in SATA 3Gb/s, 34nm, MLC) Intel® SSD X25-M Series (80GB, 2.5in SATA 3Gb/s, 34nm, MLC)
Tested Component Lists
Tested Memory List	S5500BC
Tested Hard Drive List	S5500BC
Tested Operating System List	S5500BC

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