64-bit Intel Xeon Processorwith up to 8MB L3 Cache Thermal/Mechanical Design Guidelines

64-bit Intel

Xeon™ Processor MP with 8 MB L3 Cache 7

Thermal/Mechanical Design Guidelines

1 Introduction

1.1 Objective

The purpose of this guide is to describe the reference thermal solution and design parameters

required for the 64-bit Intel

Xeon™ processor MP with up to 8 MB L3 cache. It is also the intent

of this document to comprehend and demonstrate the processor cooling solution features and

requirements. Furthermore, this document provides an understanding of the processor thermal

characteristics, and discusses guidelines for meeting the thermal requirements imposed on the entire

life of the processor. The thermal/mechanical solutions described in this document are intended to

aid component and system designers to develop and evaluate a processor compatible solution.

1.2 Scope

The thermal/mechanical solutions described in this document pertain only to a solution(s) intended

for use with the 64-bit Intel Xeon processor MP with up to 8 MB L3 cache in 2U+ form factor

systems. This document contains the mechanical and thermal requirements of the processor (or

processor family) cooling solution. In case of conflict, the data in the 64-bit Intel

Xeon™

Processor MP with up to 8 MB L3 Cache Datasheet supersedes any data in this document.

Additional information is provided as a reference in the appendix section(s).

1.3 References

Material and concepts available in the following documents may be beneficial when reading this

document.

Document Comment

64-bit Intel

Xeon™ Processor MP with up to 8 MB L3 Cache Datasheet

http://developer.intel.com

mPGA604 Socket Design Guidelines

http://developer.intel.com

64-bit Intel

Xeon™ Processor MP with up to 8 MB L3 Cache Processor

Cooling Solution Mechanical Models

http://developer.intel.com

64-bit Intel

Xeon™ Processor MP with up to 8 MB L3 Cache Mechanical

Models

http://developer.intel.com

64-bit Intel

Xeon™ Processor MP with up to 8 MB L3 Cache Thermal

Test Vehicle and Cooling Solution Thermal Models

http://developer.intel.com

European Blue Angel Recycling Standards http://www.blauer-engel.de

Thin Electronics Specification (Server System Infrastructure (SSI)

Specification) for Rack Optimized Servers

www.ssiforum.com

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