Where to Find the Statement of Volatility (SOV) for Intel® Xeon® Processors
Content Type: Product Information & Documentation | Article ID: 000031551 | Last Reviewed: 02/19/2026
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What is a Statement of Volatility (SOV)?
A Statement or Letter of Volatility is a specification issued by device manufacturers. Its main function is to outline the volatile and non-volatile nature of the memory on the device. Users can refer to this to comply with security requirements and as a guide when handling the device.
Where to find Statement/Letter of Volatility for Intel® Xeon® Processors
| Note: | Starting with 3rd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors and newer generations, SOV information is in the external design specification (EDS) document Volume 3. This EDS document requires Resource & Design Center access and a corporate non-disclosure agreement (CNDA). Contact your Intel sales account representative for assistance. |
For 2nd Gen Intel Scalable Processors and earlier Xeon Processors, this information is located within the Datasheet Volume 1: Electrical. Additionally, datasheets for different Xeon families can be found on the given device's product specification page within the Product Specifications site (ARK) under Supplemental Information.
Here is an example of a SoV for the Intel® Xeon® Processor:
| Note: | Statement of Volatility (SOV): All Intel® Xeon® Processors do not retain any end-user data when powered down and/or the processor is physically removed from the socket. |