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Supermicro server motherboard, Extended ATX form factor, green PCB with dual CPU sockets

Supermicro

Supermicro MBD-X6DHR-8GS-B server motherboard, Socket P, 16GB DDR2, Extended ATX

SKU CH-8GKE-4GHTW MPN MBD-X6DHR-8GS-B

Extended ATX server motherboard with dual Socket P support for Intel Xeon processors, 16GB DDR2 maximum memory and onboard Ultra320 SCSI, SATA/150 and ATA/100 RAID controllers

  • ProcessorSupports Intel Xeon
  • Form factorExtended ATX
  • CPU socketSocket P
  • ChipsetE7520
  • DDR3 standardDDR2 SDRAM
  • Max supported RAM16 GB
  • Dual Socket P design supports two Intel Xeon processors
  • 16 GB maximum DDR2 memory at 400 MHz for large workloads
  • Integrated Ultra320 SCSI, SATA 150 and ATA 100 controllers with RAID 0, 1, 1+0, JBOD
  • Onboard ATI Rage XL graphics and Gigabit Ethernet reduce add-in cards
  • Extended ATX form factor with two expansion slots and two USB ports

Dual-socket Extended ATX server board

The Supermicro MBD-X6DHR-8GS-B is an Extended ATX server motherboard built around the Intel E7520 north bridge and Socket P. It accepts two Intel Xeon processors and supports up to 16GB of DDR2 SDRAM running at 400 MHz. Integrated ATI Rage XL graphics and Gigabit Ethernet provide basic display and network connectivity out of the box.

Suits legacy dual-Xeon maintenance

This board fits technicians maintaining or repairing existing dual-socket Xeon systems that require Socket P processors and DDR2 memory. It also serves hobbyists building a period-correct server for older operating systems. Builders who need more than 16GB of RAM, modern CPU architectures, DDR3 or newer memory standards, or contemporary expansion interfaces should look at current-generation server platforms instead.

Onboard RAID and storage controllers

The integrated Ultra320 SCSI, Serial ATA/150 and Ultra ATA/100 controllers deliver hardware RAID 0, 1, 1+0 and JBOD across two SCSI and two SATA ports. Two onboard USB ports and a floppy controller round out the legacy I/O. These features let administrators configure redundant storage arrays without adding separate controller cards.

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Price $425.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSUPERMICRO
Processor
ProcessorSupports Intel Xeon
CPU socketSocket P
ChipsetE7520
Memory
Max supported RAM16 GB
Graphics
Onboard video chipIntel
Size & build
Form factorExtended ATX
Shipping weight1.81 kg
Package size51 × 51 × 51 mm
More details
DDR3 standardDDR2 SDRAM
SCSIFloppy Controller Ultra320 SCSI Serial ATA/150 Ultra ATA/100 (ATA-6)

Questions about this item

Which processors must I already have to install in the Socket P slots?

The board uses two Socket P slots and supports Intel Xeon processors; you need a matching pair of Xeon CPUs for the PGA-604 socket.

Can I keep my Ultra320 SCSI and Serial ATA/150 drives when moving to this motherboard?

Yes, the onboard controllers provide two Ultra320 SCSI channels and two Serial ATA/150 ports, so existing SCSI and SATA drives connect directly.

How can I confirm the ATI Rage XL video and gigabit Ethernet are active after assembly?

Attach a monitor to the VGA port — the ATI Rage XL will display POST — and link a network cable; the gigabit Ethernet LED will light when the link is up.

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