Intel® ESAA Virtualization Solution: Build a Microsoft Windows Server* 2008 R2 Hyper-V* Solution using System Center Virtual Machine Manager* - Intel® Server Board S2600JF

This recipe provides detailed instructions on how to build a Microsoft Windows Server* 2008 R2 Hyper-V* solution using Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager* 2008 R2. This is a more robust version of the previous Intel® ESAA Microsoft Windows Server* 2008 R2 Hyper-V* recipe, containing more hardware and software details, supported storage systems, and detailed set-up, installation and configuration instructions for High-Availability, Live Migration and more.

Specifically designed for the high performance computing (HPC) market, the Intel® Server Board S2600JF is a high density, half-width solution supporting a dual Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 product, QDR/ FDR InfiniBand*, and eight memory DIMMS at 1600MHz, balancing optimal memory bandwidth and computing power to maximize price performance. The Intel® Server Board S2600JF makes use of several key new Intel® Server Board Technology Innovations. The Intel® Advanced Management Technology helps simplify and optimize system management for higher capacity and more secure platform management. Intel® Quiet Thermal Technology enhancements, including Advanced Thermal Sensor Array and Thermal Trip Shutdown, provide thermal and acoustic management to reduce unnecessary noise and provide cooling flexibility while maximizing system efficiency. This board also makes use of power delivery enhancements from the Intel® Efficient Power Technology to help improve power efficiency and reliability. The Intel® Server Board S2600JF is available in 2U/4 node systems with 2.5” or 3.5” hot-swap drive options. Intel® I/O Expansion Module and Intel® Remote Management Module (Intel® RMM) upgrades are available separately.