EN 8720-032 PC Blades / Render Nodes
32-Node Configuration

Designed for High Performance Clustering Applications

Featuring Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processors

 

Salient Features on Individual Blade

• Supports two dual-core Intel® Xeon 5000/5100 series processors
• 2x2MB On-processor L2 cache memory per 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 12GB DDR2 FBDIMM 667/533Mhz memory capacity
• One 80GB SATA harddisk (3Gb/s)
• Two Intel I82563EB 100/1000Mbps (Gigabit) ethernet LAN ports
• One Intel I82551QM 10/100 Mbps fast ethernet LAN ports
• Headless Operation via serial console redirect
• Supports PXE via Ethernet, USB device boot
• XGI Volari Z7 integrated video port
• One Year Limited Warranty
• One 64-bit PCI-X or PCI-Express 16X (Default) 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 771 (LGA), two dual-core Intel Xeon Processors (2.6GHz - 3.73GHz)
Coprocessor	Internal coprocessor
Chipset	Intel 5000V 1333/1066/667Mhz FSB, based on Tyan S5372 (Default) motherboard
PCI Slot	1 available 64-bit PCI-X slot
System Memory	6 x DDR2 FBDIMM sockets support maximum memory configuration of 12GB (DDR2 667/533Mhz ECC Memory)
IDE/EIDE Interface	1 x Enhanced/Bus Master IDE ports (supports up to 4 IDE Drives) PIO Mode -3,-4 : 17MB/sec. (max) DMA Mode -2 : 16MB/sec. (max), UltraDMA 100/66/33 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s Ports
On-Board I/O	2 x front accessible USB 2.0 ports,1 x PS/2 mouse port, 1 x PS/2 keyboard port.
Network Support	2 x Intel I82563EB 10/100/1000Mbps ethernet port (RJ45), 1 x Intel I82551QM 10/100Mbps fast ethernet port (RJ45)
BIOS	8Mb Flash ROM Phoenix Flash BIOS
Video Support	XGI Volari Z7 integrated video port, supports up to 1280 x 1024 resolutions with 16MB memory
Keyboard / Mouse Interface	PS/2 style keyboard and mouse ports.
Hard Disk Drive	1 x 80GB or 160GB Seagate 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 Blade Housing Unit

Cooling Fan	6 x 120mm DC Axial Fan (120CFM)
Standard	8U EIA 310-C/D (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)

 

Specifications on 25U Rack Cabinet

Maximum Weight Capacity (Static Load)	2000 Lbs
Standard	25U EIA 310-C/D 4-post EIA rackmount cabinet with casters
Dimensions	42.20" x 23.5" x 51.69" (DxWxH)
Doors & Side Panels	Removable front, rear and side panels.
Model	APC AR2105BLK
Warranty	One Year Limited Warranty (parts & labor)

Rear View of EN-8720-032 Blade Housing Unit

Operating System Compatibility Listing (Optional)

• Microsoft Windows XP Professional
• Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
• Microsoft Windows Vista
• RadHat Enterprise Linux 4.0 (ES / AS)

Typical Applications

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

Physical Characteristics

• 2 x 25U Height (25U rack)
• 25U Rack Dimensions: 42" x 23.5" x 50.62" (DxWxH)
• Weight:1300 lbs (loaded with 32 blades with 2 x 25U rack)

Optional Items

• Linksys 2 x SR2024 24-port 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Switch
• NetGear 2 x JGS524 24-port 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Switch (Low-Cost)

Application Notes

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