The X8DTN supports the Intel 5500/5600 Series Processors, a dual-processing platform that offers Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) Technology to provide the next generation point-to-point system interface, replacing the current Front Side Bus. With the 5500/5600 Series Processors built in, the X8DTN substantially enhances system performance with increased bandwidth and unprecedented scalability. This motherboard is optimized for intensive-applications and high-end servers.

Features

• Intel® Xeon® processor 5600/5500 series, with QPI up to 6.4 GT/s
• Intel® 5520 (Tylersburg) Chipset
• Up to 288GB DDR3 1333/ 1066/800MHz ECC Registered DIMM / 48GB Unbuffered DIMM
• Intel® 82576 Dual-port Gigabit Ethernet Controller
• 6x SATA2 (3 Gbps) Ports via ICH10R Controller
• 2 (x8) PCI-E 2.0 (1 in x16 slot), 1 (x4) PCI-E (in x 8 slot), 1x 64-bit 133MHz PCI-X, 2x 64-bit 133/100MHz PCI-X &   1 UIO (PCI-E 2.0 x8 slot)
• ATI ES1000 Graphics with 32MB video memory
• IPMI 2.0 (SIMLP) Slot