Intel Xeon Processor and Intel E7500/E7501Chipset Compatible Platform Design Guide

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Baseboard Requirements
3.3 Platform Component Placement
Figure 3-4 illustrates the component placement for a typical tower optimized board. Table 3-2 lists
the assumptions used for the component placement. Refer to www.ssiforum.org for detailed
information on the SSI (Server System Infrastructure) specification.
Table 3-2. Assumptions for System Placement Example
System
Configuration
Assumptions
Form Factor (SSI Specification) Number of PCB Layers Assembly
DP Server SSI Entry (12”x13”) 8 Layers Double Sided
Figure 3-4. Typical 2U Rack Optimized Board System Placement Example