entry-level XCP server using Intel desktop components

David Christensen
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:25:15 -0000

xen-users:

I''m considering building an entry-level Xen Cloud Platform server using
Intel desktop components.


Should I choose a processor and motherboard that support Intel VT-d
technology?  For example:

http://ark.intel.com/search/advanced/?s=t&VTD=true&FamilyText=2nd%20Generation%20Intel%C2%AE%20Core%E2%84%A2%20i5%20Processors&Sockets=1155

http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-030922.htm


Specifically, the i5-2500S processor and DQ67SW motherboard?

http://ark.intel.com/products/52211/Intel-Core-i5-2500S-Processor-%286M-Cache-2_70-GHz%29

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/motherboards/desktop-motherboards/desktop-board-dq67sw.html


TIA,

David