Overview
The Intel S5000XVN/XSL is a professional-grade server motherboard designed for dual-socket deployment of Xeon processors. This board represents proven enterprise-class architecture from the mid-2000s server era, delivering reliable multi-processor performance for compute-intensive workloads. The SSI EEB form factor provides maximum I/O density and scalability for data center and workstation applications.
Key Features
- Dual Socket LGA 771 supporting Xeon 5000, 5100, and 5300 series processors
- Intel 5000X chipset with ESB2-E southbridge for enterprise stability
- 8x DIMM DDR2 memory slots for up to maximum system memory configuration
- 6x SATA ports for direct storage connectivity
- SSI EEB standard form factor for server chassis compatibility
- Integrated server management and monitoring capabilities
Technical Specifications
- CPU Socket: LGA 771 (Dual Socket)
- Supported Processors: Xeon 5000, 5100, 5300 Series
- Memory Support: DDR2 (8x DIMM slots)
- Storage Interfaces: 6x SATA
- Form Factor: SSI EEB
- Chipset: Intel 5000X + ESB2-E
- I/O Connectivity: Standard server connector set
- Manufacturing Standard: RoHS Compliant
Typical Applications
- Legacy enterprise server deployments
- High-availability compute clusters
- Database and application servers requiring dual-socket architecture
- Scientific computing and simulation workloads
- Lab and test environments for Xeon 5000-series systems
- System integrator reference platforms
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Intel Xeon 5000 series processors (Clovertown, Harpertown)
- Intel Xeon 5100 series processors
- Intel Xeon 5300 series processors (Penryn architecture)
- Standard server-grade ATX power supplies (24-pin + 8-pin CPU)
- DDR2 SDRAM registered and unbuffered modules
- Standard 1U/2U server chassis supporting SSI EEB motherboards
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- S5000XVN (original variant)
- S5000XVNSASR
- S5000XVNSATAR
Works With
- Standard x86-64 Linux distributions (CentOS, Ubuntu Server, Debian)
- Windows Server 2003/2008 operating systems
- Proprietary Intel Server Board Management (LSSB) tools
- IPMI-compliant remote management solutions
- Standard SATA and SAS storage configurations
