Intel Xeon X3450 BX80605X3450A User Manual
Product codes
BX80605X3450A
2
Trust Your Company to Intel’s Proven Server Technology
With nearly 40 million Intel® processor-based servers shipped since 1996, and a 20-year track record of delivering
enterprise-class performance, more companies trust their businesses to Intel processor-based servers. Intel Xeon
processor-based entry-level servers give companies the dependability, improved productivity, and performance
they need to focus on their business instead of their computers.
enterprise-class performance, more companies trust their businesses to Intel processor-based servers. Intel Xeon
processor-based entry-level servers give companies the dependability, improved productivity, and performance
they need to focus on their business instead of their computers.
Our entry-level server platforms are comprehensive solutions that have the flexibility to grow with your business.
We combine effective technologies, software, and industry alliances to give you servers optimized for your business
with incredible value. Intel has used its world-class manufacturing technology combined with its next-generation
microarchitecture (codenamed Nehalem) to deliver innovative features that provide compelling performance for value-
conscious customers. You can count on Intel to deliver superior quality and reliability to drive your business forward.
We combine effective technologies, software, and industry alliances to give you servers optimized for your business
with incredible value. Intel has used its world-class manufacturing technology combined with its next-generation
microarchitecture (codenamed Nehalem) to deliver innovative features that provide compelling performance for value-
conscious customers. You can count on Intel to deliver superior quality and reliability to drive your business forward.
Server Platform Architecture
Intel®
Xeon® 3400
Processor Series
Intel
3400
Series
Chipset
b
Dual channel DDR3 memory
(up to 3 DIMMs/channel)
a
8 GB/s
bi-directional
2 GB/s
3 GB/s each
480 Mbit/s
or 60 MB/s
Direct Media
Interface
8 GB/s
bi-directional
x8 PCI Express*
x8 PCI Express*
PCI Express* x4 port
2 PCI Express* x1 ports
2 GB/s
bi-directional
PCI Express x1
500 MB/s
bi-directional
Optional
Intel® 82574L
Gigabit
Ethernet
Controller
Intel®
82578DM
Gigabit Ethernet
LAN Connection
Intel® Integrated
10/100/1000 MAC
6 Serial ATA Ports;
eSATA; Port Disable
12 Hi-Speed USB
2.0 ports
Intel® Rapid Storage
Technology
a
Up to 3 DIMMs per channel with registered DIMMs. 2 DIMMs per channel with unbuffered DIMMs.
b
Intel
®
3420 Chipset features shown.
PCI 32/33
Figure 1. Intel® Xeon® processor 3400 series and Intel® 3400 series chipsets.