Intel® Server Platform SR6850HW4 TPS Product Overview
Revision 1.0
Intel order number D23151-001
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1. Product Overview
This product specification details the features of the Intel
®
Server Platform SR6850HW4.
Reliability, low cost, time to market, modularity, high performance, and management features
are primary considerations in the design.
The Server Platform SR6850HW4 supports up to four 64-bit Intel
®
Xeon™ Processors MP with
up to 8MB L3 cache and incorporates features that clearly differentiate it as a high availability
server. Building on previous server platforms, the Server Platform SR6850HW4 introduces
redundant memory and networking in addition to the enterprise features of hot-swap power,
cooling, PCI slots, and hard disk drives. Advanced server management features are also
included to remotely monitor and manage the server. Finally, the server has two optional mass
storage expansion features.
This document is organized into ten chapters:
Chapter 1: Introduction
An overview of this document.
Chapter 2: System Overview
An overview of the system hardware.
Chapter 3: System Chassis and Sub-Assemblies
An overview of the chassis and major sub-assemblies.
Chapter 4: Cables and Connectors
Describes the cables and connectors specific to the Server Platform SR6850HW4.
Chapter 5: Power Supply
Describes the power supplies used in the Server Platform SR6850HW4.
Chapter 6: Power Distribution Board
Describes the Power Distribution Board used in the Server Platform SR6850HW4 and
Intel
®
Server Platform SR4850HW4.
Chapter 7: SCSI Backplane Board
Describes the SCSI Backplane Board used in the Server Platform SR6850HW4.
Chapter 8: Front Panel I/O and Control Boards
Describes the Front Panel I/O Board and Control Boards used in the Server Platform
SR6850HW4.
Chapter 9: SATA-to-IDE Converter Boards
Describes the SATA-to-IDE Converter Board used in the Server Platform SR4850HW4
and Server Platform SR6850HW4.
Chapter 10: Regulatory Specifications
Describes system compliance to regulatory specifications.