Specifications

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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® Matrix 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.