Entry Intel® Server Board with Essential Server-Class Features
Growing businesses need a reliable server solution for web servers, file and print servers, e-mail servers, storage servers and specific business applications. The Intel® Server Board S1200BT provides server-class performance without sacrificing cost-effectiveness or reliability to support the success of a workgroup, department, or small- to medium- sized business.
The S1200BT supports the Intel® Xeon® processor E3 1200 series and will support the next generation processor once available ensuring future upgradeability. Shipping in two variations; S1200BTS base SKU and S1200BTL with optional Intel® I/O or Management Module.
Board order code | S1200BTL | S1200BTS |
Form factor | ATX (12″ x 9.6″) | uATX (9.6″ x 9.6″) |
Processor support | ||
Chipset | Intel® C204 chipset | Intel® C202 chipset |
Memory | 4 DDR3 DIMM sockets (Unbuffered) · 2 channel native (1066/1333MHz) | |
Total slots | · One PCI Express* 2.0 x8 slot · Three PCI Express 2.0 x4 slot · One PCI 32/33 (5V) slot | · One PCI Express 2.0 x8 slot · One PCI Express 2.0 x8 slot · One PCI Express x4 slot · One PCI 32/33 (5V) slot |
Storage | · 6 SATA ports (2×6 Gbps, and 4×3 Gbps) via Intel C204 chipset · Modular 4 port SAS and SAS RAID options via Intel® I/O Expansion Module | · 6 SATA ports (6×3 Gbps) via Intel® C202 chipset |
Intel® RAID support | · Integrated SATA RAID levels 0/1/5/10 · Optional SW RAID 5 with activation key for Intel® SAS Module · Optional internal SAS RAID module available | · Integrated SATA RAID levels 0/1/5/10 |
Integrated LAN | Embedded Intel® Dual Gigabit Controller 82574L and 82578DM | |
Integrated graphics | Server Engine* LLC Pilot II* Controller with 64 MB DDR2 memory, 8MB allocated to graphics | |
Management and security | · Integrated IPMI 2.0 baseboard management controller
· Optional Intel® Trusted Platform Module (Intel® TPM)1 | |
Looking closely at the offerings both mainboards have huge upgrade paths with many flexible offerings. The remit of PCI Express slots does in turn mean an additional raid card might be used if end-users already own one. Multi monitor solutions can be easily put into place, therefore not just a server unit, but to some, low cost workstation for some clever administrators.
Page 1 – E1280 Introduction
Page 2 – IntelŽ Server Board S1200BT
Page 3 – System Set-Up and Software Used
Page 4 – SiSoftware Sandra 2011 Release Version SP3 Part 1
Page 5 – SiSoftware Sandra 2011 Release Version SP3 Part 2
Page 6 – Boot Drive Tests (Spindle Disc)
Page 7 – Solid State Drive Tests
Page 8 – File System Transfer Test and IOMeter Tests
Page 9 – Conclusions and Awards