What is the Intel Xeon Processor 5500 Series (codenamed Nehalem)?

Intel's next-generation 2-socket server & workstation Xeon processor based on the Nehalem microarchitecture.  Followon product to the Intel Xeon 5400 processor (codenamed Harpertown), which is based on Intel Core microarchitecture.

Solutions and Case Studies

ROI - 8 Month Payback on Server Refresh - An Intelligent Decision

Intel® Xeon® Processor Online Seminar
Thought leaders from Intel, Thomson Reuters, IBM, VMware, SAP, and Microsoft highlight this series of interactive videos and webcasts for IT decision makers, analysts, journalists, and interested parties worldwide.

IT@Intel Community

See what the software industry is saying here.

OEM solutions

• Apple MacPro workstation
• Cisco Unified Computing System
• Dell Servers and Precision Workstations

        * Dell's ROI Calculator for Intel Based Servers (requires registration)

        * Dell's Power Edge Servers PDF

        * Dell's Power Edge Website: www.dell.com/switch

• HP Virtual IT Center

        * HP ProLiant G6 Technology Overview

• IBM System x and BladeCenter

Performance, Energy Efficiency, Virtualization and Benchmarking

• Performance benchmark results.
• Technical Reviews:
  • The Tech Report - Intel's Xeon W5580 processors
  • AnandTech.com - The Best Server CPUs part 2: the Intel "Nehalem" Xeon X5570
  • The Inquirer - Nehalem proves its server mettle
  • IT168.com (Chinese Language) - Intel Nehalem-EP处理器首发深度评测
  • CRN - Review: Intel's New Nehalem Historic, Game Changing
  • InfoWorld - Test Center: Intel's Nehalem simply sizzles
  • 2cpu.com - Nehalem: Xeon Gets Core i7 Upgrade
  • Tecchannel (German Language) - Test: Intel Xeon X5570 Nehalem-EP
  • RealWorldTech.com - Nehalem Performance Preview
  • Hardware.info (Dutch Language): - Intel Xeon X5570 'Nehalem' test
  • The Inquirer - Double Nehalem for double power

Top Tools

• The Intel Xeon Server Estimator gives you an opportunity to evaluate your server ROI (Return On Investment), before you buy any hardware.
• The Intel Server Configurator Tool gives you a way to configure and build your servers.

Top Videos

• YouTube: Channel Intel Nehalem EP Playlist