PowerEdge 1900 II CPU upgrade

Question

Hello, all.

I have a PowerEdge 1900 server (with II on the chassis) that originally had a Xeon 5050 3.00 GHz CPU.

Does this server support a Xeon 5080 3.73 GHz CPU? If so, it would support two of these, correct?

Thanks!

theflash1932 · Accepted Answer

If it supports one, it will support two.

However, it does not fit within the specifications that Dell has published for supported 5000-series processor specs:

Up to two Dual-Core Intel Xeon 5000 sequence processors at up to 3.0GHz (runs at 3.73GHz)
Intel Xeon 5000 Sequence: Dual Independent 667MHz (has 1066MHz)
Intel Xeon 5000 Sequence: 2x2MB (OK - has 4MB)

All the above may or may not make a difference, but to add to that, the 5080 is also a 130W processor, requiring more power than any of the processors that meet the published specs (the X5355 is 120W). The BIOS updates talk a lot about support being added for newer processors, but those are specifically named as being from the 5100/5200/5300/[5400] family, not the 5000 ... and nothing specifically about support for faster speeds/versions. Now, that doesn't mean it won't work, just that there is a good chance that it will not. So, if you have a 5080 to try, are getting one at a price that makes failure an acceptable risk, or have a good return policy, then try it and post what happens. If not, then I would go to something that is definitely supported and even better than a 5080 (like a X5355).

theflash1932 · Answer

You will also want to make sure your BIOS and ESM/BMC are updated to the latest version for proper support of any upgrade.

sdufflink · Answer

I did upgrade the Bios, BMC, and PERC firmware before starting this process. I was hoping that another Bios update would be available to support the 5080, but I knew it wouldn't be that simple. The latest Bios simply does not support the 5080 CPU.

The X5355 benchmark is blazingly fast! I'm really tempted to try them.

sdufflink · Answer

Thanks for the quick response.

I spent a few hours testing a pair of 5080 processors in our PowerEdge 1900. The Bios recognized them fine and the OS (Server 2003) seemed fine for a few minutes but the system would hang after a few minutes, or reboot on its own.

Therefore, I will return the 5080's and buy a matching 5050 or try a pair of X5355's.

sdufflink · Answer

Just a follow-up to report that the two X5355 CPU's are working flawlessly in my PowerEdge 1900. Thanks for your assistance, theflash1932.

theflash1932 · Answer

Glad to hear it ... take care!

CharlesIsWorking · Answer

I only have a Poweredge 1900 version 1. Can the X5355 work in that? @sdufflink @theflash1932

theflash1932 · Answer

Unlikely it will work. As I understand, there is NO revision III of the 1900, and the revision III was the only version of the x950's that would take the 5300-series. Try it, but don't expect it to work and make sure you can get your money back (if you are spending any at all).

DELL-Young E · Answer

Hi, CharlesIsWorking, if I may

https://dell.to/3ITH4Nc

PE1900 II, PE1900 III, PE1900 I...-> you have the 1st generation model

You can refer to these links as well:

https://dell.to/3L1Ufhb

Processor and Chipset

Up to two Intel® Xeon® processors

X5365, (Quad-Core) 3.00GHz/1333MHz FSB 2x4M cache

E5310,(Quad-Core) 1.60GHz/1066MHz FSB 2x4MB cache

5160,(Dual-Core) 3.0GHz/1333MHz FSB 4MB cache

5150,(Dual-Core) 2.66GHz/1333MHz FSB 4MB cache

5140,(Dual-Core) 2.33GHz/1333MHz FSB 4MB cache

5130,(Dual-Core) 2.0GHz/1333MHz FSB 4MB cache

5120,(Dual-Core) 1.86GHz/1066MHz FSB 4MB cache

5110,(Dual-Core) 1.60GHz/1066MHz FSB 4MB cache

5050,(Dual-Core) 3.0GHz/667MHz FSB 2x2MB cache

Release note:

https://dell.to/3ugLytk

Hi, this may help:

Put in your service tag here

https://dell.to/3463Gvr

and you will be able to download Update Package for Red Hat Linux

then you can create support live image for Linux

https://dell.to/3s9T9Hj

PowerEdge Hardware General

PowerEdge 1900 II CPU upgrade

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