Overview
The Boston Value Series 120 G8 is an entry-level server solution comprising of Supermicro’s 1U 1017C-TF super-server with support for Intel’s next generation Xeon E3-1200 v2 series processors, code-named Ivy-Bridge.
The Boston Value Series 120 G8, the first in a wide array of single processor (UP) solutions by Boston, utilises Supermicro’s next generation X9SCL-F uni-processor motherboard, delivering enterprise features at an affordable price tag.
The new Ivy Bridge processors use tri-gate 22nm lithography technology which provides clock-for-clock better power consumption figures against the previous generation Sandy Bridge core. The Xeon E3-1240 v2 processors provide up to 4-cores / 8-threads as well as upgraded PCI-E 3.0 bus speed for greatly increased bandwidth for compatible add-on cards and controllers. Memory bandwidth is also substantially increased from previous generations – from DDR3-1333MHz to 1600MHz – via two memory channels with 2 DIMMS per channel. The inclusion of four DIMM slots enables the installation of up to 32GB of ECC Unbuffered memory.
With Dual Intel PCI-E gigabit controllers, 4 x 2.5" 500GB SATA2 RAID 5 HDDs and a 330 watt high-efficiency power supply, this feature packed Value Series 120 G8 offers the latest technology in a small form factor at the right price.
The Boston Value Series 120 G8 is a server capable of a wide variety of tasks. Capable of supporting the latest 2nd Gen i3 and Xeon processors, these servers offer the very best in performance, power-efficiency and reliability for a range of tasks and applications, including gateway, security and media transcoding.
Key Features
- Supports Intel® Xeon® E3-1240v2 Processors
- Intel® C202 PCH Chipset (Cougar Point Essen.)
- 4x 2.5" 500GB SATA HDDs (RAID 5)
- 1 x8 PCI-E 3.0 Full Height / Full Length Slot
- 8 GB DDR3 1600MHz ECC Memory Included – 32GB Max
- 2x Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports utilising Intel® 82579LM and 82574LChipsets
- IPMI 2.0 on Dedicated LAN
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Boston Value Series 120 G8 review
Along with the burgeoning microserver market, Intel’s Xeon E3 processors are aimed at the single-socket, entry-level server sector. The latest E3-1200v2 series is built on the Ivy Bridge architecture, and in this exclusive review we look at the first production server to use these new CPUs.
Date:
14/08/2012
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