IBM Intel Xeon E5506 46M1079 User Manual

Intel

®

 Xeon

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 Processor 5500 Series Datasheet, Volume 1

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1.

Intel Xeon Processor L5508 Thermal Profile is representative of a volumetrically constrained platform. 

Please refer to 

 for discrete points that constitute the thermal profile.

2.

Implementation of Intel Xeon Processor L5508 nominal and short-term thermal profiles should result in 

virtually no TCC activation. Furthermore, utilization of thermal solutions that do not meet this Thermal 

Profile will result in increased probability of TCC activation and may incur measurable performance loss.

3.

The Nominal Thermal Profile must be used for all normal operating conditions, or for products that do not 

require NEBS Level 3 compliance.

4.

The Short-Term Thermal Profile may only be used for short-term excursions to higher ambient operating 

temperatures, not to exceed 96 hours per instance, 360 hours per year, and a maximum of 15 instances 

per year, as compliant with NEBS Level 3. Operation at the Short-Term Thermal Profile for durations 

exceeding 360 hours per year violate the processor thermal specifications and may result in permanent 

damage to the processor.

5.

Refer to the Intel® Xeon® Processor 5500 Series Thermal / Mechanical Design Guide for system and 

environmental implementation details.