Intel® Server Compute Module

A rack or pedestal compute module providing exceptional value

- Tagged AsIntel® Compute Module MFS5520VIR, Intel® Server Boards, Intel® Compute Modules

Key features

Supports up to two Intel® Xeon® processor 5600 series¹
Intel® 5520 chipset family with Intel® I/O Controller Hub ICH10R
Intel® Thermal Solution STS100 series
12 DIMMs of registered or unbuffered DDR3 memory (up to 96GB)
Channel mirroring, demand scrubbing, patrol scrubbing, and channel independent mode
Integrated LSI* 1064e controller (access to shared storage)
Integrated Remote KVM, Remote Media Redirection, and Remote Serial Console
Optional dual channel gigabit Ethernet Mezzanine Expansion Card
Intel® System Management Software

The flexibility to grow as you need

The Intel® Server Compute Module provides the processing and I/O power behind the Intel® Modular Server with support for up to two Intel® Xeon® processors (up to six modules can be deployed). The compute module is entirely diskless and connects to the virtualized shared storage allowing a flexible server configuration.

Target applications

Small and medium businesses.

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Product specifications, compatible products and tested component lists

Board order code	MFS5520VIR
Essentials
Limited 3-year Warranty	Yes
Extended Warranty Available for Purchase	Yes
Board Form Factor	1U
Chassis Form Factor	Rack or Pedestal
Socket	LGA1366
Integrated Systems Available	No data available
Integrated BMC with IPMI	No data available
Rack-Friendly Board	No data available
Memory Specifications
Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type)	192 GB
Memory Types	DDR3 ECC UDIMM, RDIMM
Number of Memory Channels	3
Max Memory Bandwidth	1066 GB/s
Number of DIMMs	12
ECC Memory Supported	Yes
Graphics Specifications
Integrated Graphics	Yes
Graphics Output	Front Panel 15-Pin
I/O Specifications
USB Revision	USB 2.0
Number of of USB Ports	4
Integrated LAN	Intel® 82575EB Gigabit Ethernet Controller
Advanced Technologies
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes
Compatible Product Lists
Compatible Processors	Intel® Xeon® Processor E5502 (4M Cache, 1.86 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 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 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 E5640 (12M Cache, 2.66 GHz, 5.86 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 X5672 (12M Cache, 3.20 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*
Compatible Spares and Accessories	Dual Gigabit Ethernet I/O Expansion Mezzanine Card AXXGBIOMEZV Intel® Modular Server Compute Module Extended Warranty Intel® Modular Server System On-Site Repair
Tested Component Lists
Tested memory List	MFS5520VI

Intel® Enabled Solutions Acceleration Alliance Recipes

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Product and Performance Information

1. When installing two processors, both processors must be from the same processor series; either two Intel® Xeon® processors 5500 series or two Intel® Xeon® processors 5600 series. Out of the box support for the Intel Xeon processor 5600 series will be indicated by the addition of the letter "R" at the end of the product order code. For boards and systems currently supporting the Intel Xeon processor 5500 series, a BIOS update is required before installing the 5600 series processors. Select the support tab above for more information.

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