Based on the Intel microarchitecture codenamed Nehalem, the Intel Xeon processor C5500/C3500 series delivers the world-class performance for embedded communications and storage applications. The integration of PCI Express lanes, typically found in the I/O hub, into the processors, eliminates the need for a separate I/O hub chip decreasing chip count and saving on overall system power. The Intel Xeon processor C5500/C3500 series delivers a significant increase in performance-per-watt within the same thermal design power (TDP) compared to the previous-generation Intel Xeon processor 5400 searies. This new series offers excellent scalability, with single-core to quad-core options ranging from 23W to 85W.
Platforms are available in both uni- processor or dual-processor configurations for maximum flexibility.