Technical Product Specification

Functional Architecture Intel® Server System SC5650HCBRP TPS
Revision 1.2
Intel order number E81443-002
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3.1.3 Enterprise South Bridge Interface (ESI)
One x4 ESI link interface supporting PCI Express Gen1 (2.5 Gbps) transfer rate for connecting
Intel
®
ICH10R in the server board of Intel
®
Server System SC5650HCBRP.
3.1.4 Manageability Engine (ME)
An embedded ARC controller is within the IOH providing the Intel
®
Server Platform Services
(SPS). The controller is also commonly referred to as the Manageability Engine (ME).
3.1.5 Controller Link (CL)
The Controller Link is a private, low-pin count (LPC), low power, communication interface
between the IOH and the ICH10 portions of the Manageability Engine subsystem.