LGA 2011 vs. LGA 2011-3

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Posted by Tier4U, 08-06-2015, 11:45 PM
Hey Guys, I am in the midst of configuring a one node redundant esxi host for a point of sale, terminal server, exchange, SQL, VDI, and an intranet web server. I definitely need some feedback before i pull the trigger on the purchase. Intended Equipment (if you have any recommendations feel free to criticize) 8 x 2 terabyte 12gb/s sas drives in raid 10 LSI Raid Controller 12gb/s with BBU and cache vault 2 redundant power supplies 64GB RAM (4 x 16 or 8 x 8 ) ?? i am not sure.. 2 x Intel e5 2640 v3 Supermicro MOBO I cannot make a decision whether to go with w 2011-3 socket Procs or 2011.. Reliability is key here so im not sure if i should go with new tech or stay with the older gen stuff. Also, any good motherboard recommendations? Thanks in advance web hosting talkers. regards, M.
Posted by garconcn, 08-07-2015, 03:07 PM
I can't comment on this, the 1st Supermicro LGA 2011-3 box I got recently has 4 DIMM location failed at DOA. The Intel e5 2640 v3 is a bit larger than v2, the v2 does not fix on 2011-3 motherboard.
Posted by Tier4U, 08-07-2015, 04:47 PM
Do you remember the model # of the motherboard that had the 4 dead DIMMS?
Posted by garconcn, 08-07-2015, 06:30 PM
The motherboard model is Super X10DRi-T

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