Comparing the Intel® Server Board S2600ST with non-R and with R (Refresh) Families
| Board Family | Intel® Server Board S2600ST Family | Intel® Server Board S2600ST R (refresh) Family | ||
| Compatible Processor | Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors - not supported by default; requires BIOS 02.01.0008 or later | 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors | ||
| Board SKU Guidance | Intel® Server Board S2600STB – MM#957180 | Intel® Server Board S2600STBR – MM#986246 Intel® Server Board S2600STQR – MM#986307 Intel® Server Board S2600STBR (Base Bulk Pack) – MM#986308 | ||
| Chassis Supported | Intel® Server Chassis P4304XXMUXX Intel® Server Chassis P4304XXMFEN2 (discontinued) | Intel® Server Chassis P4304XXMUXX | ||
| Board BIOS requirement to support 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors | Requires BIOS version 02.01.0008 or later Steps:
| Board minimum BIOS version - 02.01.0008
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| Product Change Notification | PCN# 116894-02 | Use these products as replacement products. | ||
| Detailed Intel® Server Board S2600ST Family Comparison through ARK | Boards | |||
Frequently asked questions
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Can I use the 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors in a non-R revision of the Intel® Server Board S2600ST Family?
Yes, the hardware is compatible, but the Intel® Server Board has to be at a minimum of BIOS version 02.01.0008 to boot with 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processor installed. Once booted, you must upgrade to production BIOS for the CPU to run properly and the new features to become available.
Steps
- Install Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors.
- Download latest BIOS version (02.01.0008 or later).
- Update to latest version 02.01.0008 or later.
- Install 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors.
- Re-update to latest production BIOS.
If I don’t need a refresh board to use the 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors, why did Intel launch a new R (refresh) revision of the Intel® Server Board S2600ST Family?
The main reason for the board revision change was to identify boards that have BIOS 02.01.0008 installed in the factory, so that customers know immediately that these boards can boot with a 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processor installed (as they have the R suffix).