I don't know about the X11SRA, but we've got an X11SRA-F in our lab, which we are in the process of testing. We ordered it last year, and got it about a week ago. One of the things I like is that you can use the same motherboard for your desktop as for lab machines.
Well if you look at architexture differences between W-2195 and its X counter part - there is a lot more differences than just memory - mostly related in security and advance functionally and of course ECC Ram
First, the heatsink near the rear I/O is for the AQC108 listed in the spec sheet.
Second, there appear to be unpopulated pads for a memory package and BMC controller. Does SM have plans for a version of this motherboard with onboard IPMI?
I'm honestly kind of surprised they would cheap out and use the 5gbe Aquantia chipset on such a high end board. I haven't seen any reviews of it used in an enterprise environment, either. I have the 10gbe version on my motherboard and I haven't had any problems with it but I am definitely weary of it. I really hope that an antec will do some proper testing of the aqc107 and aqc108 chipsets in comparison to the Intel X540 or X550.
I believe that most of the Xeon W line is released, and a bunch of corresponding motherboards are already available, too. Can we expect a nice Anandtech review any time soon (including things like VROC, which should have better support with Xeon according to Intel)?
The Asus WS C422 PRO/SE looks a lot better, but the Supermicro board will most certainly have proper support for SR-IOV, if you want to use this for ESX
Cant find either of these instock anywhere so it was all a paper launch. So many products that are announced never make it to the market
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Ktracho - Wednesday, January 24, 2018 - link
I don't know about the X11SRA, but we've got an X11SRA-F in our lab, which we are in the process of testing. We ordered it last year, and got it about a week ago. One of the things I like is that you can use the same motherboard for your desktop as for lab machines.HStewart - Wednesday, January 24, 2018 - link
Well if you look at architexture differences between W-2195 and its X counter part - there is a lot more differences than just memory - mostly related in security and advance functionally and of course ECC RamW-2195
https://ark.intel.com/products/126793/Intel-Xeon--...
i9 - 18 core X series 7980XE
https://ark.intel.com/products/126699/Intel-Core-i...
thekaidis - Wednesday, January 24, 2018 - link
First, the heatsink near the rear I/O is for the AQC108 listed in the spec sheet.Second, there appear to be unpopulated pads for a memory package and BMC controller. Does SM have plans for a version of this motherboard with onboard IPMI?
Ktracho - Wednesday, January 24, 2018 - link
See my comment above.oRAirwolf - Wednesday, January 24, 2018 - link
I'm honestly kind of surprised they would cheap out and use the 5gbe Aquantia chipset on such a high end board. I haven't seen any reviews of it used in an enterprise environment, either. I have the 10gbe version on my motherboard and I haven't had any problems with it but I am definitely weary of it. I really hope that an antec will do some proper testing of the aqc107 and aqc108 chipsets in comparison to the Intel X540 or X550.Foeketijn - Thursday, January 25, 2018 - link
Or somebody from Anandtech even! (I'm not sure Antec technicians up to snuff for doing some NIC testing)oRAirwolf - Friday, January 26, 2018 - link
Yeah, the comment system here is trash and wouldn't let me correct that error...karol - Thursday, January 25, 2018 - link
I believe that most of the Xeon W line is released, and a bunch of corresponding motherboards are already available, too. Can we expect a nice Anandtech review any time soon (including things like VROC, which should have better support with Xeon according to Intel)?Eletriarnation - Thursday, January 25, 2018 - link
You said it's rated up to 165W but the placard indicates 140W - which is incorrect?Dr_b_ - Saturday, January 27, 2018 - link
The Asus WS C422 PRO/SE looks a lot better, but the Supermicro board will most certainly have proper support for SR-IOV, if you want to use this for ESXCant find either of these instock anywhere so it was all a paper launch. So many products that are announced never make it to the market