IBM xSeries 445 SMP Expansion Module

xSeries 445 SMP Expansion Module This optional SMP Expansion Module is installed on the x445 centerplane above the standard module. It is only compatible with the Intel Xeon Processor MP models of the x445. This option must be used to upgrade to 8-way with the 2.0GHz, 2.5GHz or 2.8GHz Intel Xeon Processors MP. Prior to installation, the standard SMP Expansion Module must be fully populated with four Intel Xeon Processors MP of the same type and speed.

Features and Benefits:

· Sockets for four additional Xeon Processors MP to support XpandOnDemand processor scalability
· 64 MB of XceL4 Server Accelerator Cache powers higher performance through decreased latency
· Connectors for 16 DIMMs supporting an additional 32GB of system memory for XpandOnDemand memory scalability
· Three SMP expansion ports to enable 8-way SMP up to 32-way in the future
· IBM XA-32 second generation chipset powering the next-generation of breakthrough performance.