Name: MBD-X8DT3-O Supermicro Dual Intel Xeon 5500/5600 Server Motherboard
Brand: Supermicro
SKU: MBD-X8DT3-O
Price: 394.83 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The MBD-X8DT3-O Supermicro motherboard supports dual Intel Xeon processors and is designed for server and workstation use. It fits into enterprise setups where reliable processing and expandability are priorities, balancing performance with stability in demanding applications.

General Information
Brand	Supermicro
Part Number	MBD-X8DT3-O

Technical Information
Chipset	Intel 5520 (Tylersburg) + ICH10R
Compatible Processors	Intel Xeon 5500 series, Intel Xeon 5600 series (LGA1366)
Board Socket Type	LGA1366 (Socket B)
Memory Slots	12
Memory Support	DDR3 1333/1066/800 ECC Registered (RDIMM), DDR3 ECC UDIMM, DDR3 Unbuffered (UDIMM); Triple-channel per CPU; up to 192GB (dependent on DIMM density/CPU/BIOS)

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	E-ATX (Extended ATX)
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	Yes
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL

Product Description
The MBD-X8DT3-O is a Supermicro motherboard built for servers and workstations needing robust processing power. It is commonly found in data centers and enterprise environments where reliability and scalability are key. This board supports dual Intel Xeon 5500/5600 series CPUs, making it well-suited for intensive computational tasks and virtualization. IT professionals and system builders often rely on it for building custom servers due to its expandability and solid chipset foundation. Key Features Dual LGA1366 sockets compatible with Intel Xeon 5500/5600 processors Intel 5520 chipset offering efficient system management Extended ATX size providing extra room for multiple PCIe cards Supports up to 12 DIMM slots for large memory capacity Integrated server-grade features for stability and uptime This motherboard is typically deployed in enterprise servers, high-end workstations, and virtualization hosts. Its design supports demanding workloads while providing flexibility in hardware configurations. In practice, it helps maintain stable operations in environments where uptime and performance are critical, such as data centers and research institutions.

Use Cases
The MBD-X8DT3-O is tailored for enterprise-grade server environments requiring robust multi-processor capabilities. It benefits IT professionals managing data centers, virtualization platforms, and compute-intensive workloads that demand steady, scalable performance. How It's Used: Deploying in rack-mounted servers within medium to large data centers handling virtualization and cloud services. Supporting high-throughput storage clusters in enterprise IT infrastructures requiring reliable data handling. Powering compute nodes in research institutions running simulations or data analysis workloads. Enabling edge computing platforms where stability and processor density are critical. Hosting multi-tenant virtualization environments for SMB networks requiring cost-efficient resource allocation. Serving as a backbone for high-availability database servers in financial or transactional processing setups. By providing dual-processor support alongside an enterprise-grade chipset, this motherboard enhances operational continuity and scalability. It effectively manages demanding server workloads, facilitating improved system throughput and resource utilization in complex IT environments.

MBD-X8DT3-O Supermicro Dual Intel Xeon 5500/5600 Server Motherboard

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General Information

Technical Information

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Miscellaneous

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