SuperMicro SuperServer 5037C-T/ 500GB/ Intel Xeon 4C/ 8GB RAM/ DVD-RW/ Windows 7

Chassis / Motherboard

CSE-732i-500B SuperChassis and a MBD-X9SCA Super X9SCA Motherboard

Compatible with the Intel 2nd Gen. Core i3, Pentium family and Intel Xeon E3-1200 family processors

Supports up to 32 GB DDR3 ECC 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz memory, via four UDIMM sockets (2 channels)

One x16 PCI-E 2.0, two x4 PCI-E 2.0, and three PCI 32-bit expansion slots

One Intel 82574L, two GbE LAN, and two USB 2.0 ports

Four 3.5" internal SATA HDD / hard disk drive bays in a 90° rotatable cage, with the option to add an additional four 2.5" HDD bays via the optional SC732 Internal 2.5" HDD cage module, for ample storage capacity (2.5" bays and cage module not included)

Equipped with a 500 W high-efficiency power supply

Intel Xeon Processor

The Intel Xeon Sandy Bridge 4C E3-1220 CPU is a 4-core (Quad-core), 4-thread, 64-bit processor with a 3.1 GHz clock speed

8.0 MB cache

Direct Media Interface / DMI of 5.0 GT/s

Supports up to 32 GB of DDR3-1066 / 1333MHz memory on 2 channels, depending on type

2 PCI Express ports

Supports the LGA1155 socket

Advanced technology: Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0; Intel vPro Technology; Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) to increase manageability, security and flexibility in IT environments; Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) to provide hardware assistance for virtualization solutions and add new support for I/O device virtualization; Intel Trusted Execution Technology to enhance the digital office platform with security capabilities like measured launch and protected execution; AES New Instructions; Intel 64 Architecture to deliver 64-bit computing on server workstation, desktop and mobile platforms when joined together with supporting software, enabling systems to address over 4.0 GB of virtual / physical memory; Idle States; Intel Demand Based Switching; Thermal Monitoring Technologies; Intel Fast Memory Access to optimize use of available memory bandwidth and reduce latency; Intel Flex Memory Access to enable easier upgrades; and Execute Disable Bit to lower exposure to viruses and malicious code attacks, as well as stop harmful software from executing / propagating on server / network

8.0 GB Memory

2 installments of 4.0 GB DDR3-1333 MHz 2Rx8 ECC Un-Buffer LP PB-Free (lead-free) memory (8.0 GB total)

Seagate Constellation ES SATA Hard Drive

500 GB data storage capacity

Enterprise SATA interface: 6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate

3.5" form factor with enhanced rotational vibration tolerance and high data integrity for enterprise-class reliability

MTBF (Mean time between failures) of 1.2 million hr and better end-to-end data integrity with Protection Information feature, for proven reliability

Reduces energy and cooling costs

Includes Seagate PowerChoice technology for better on-demand power savings in slow or idle periods

TCG-compliant, Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) security option eliminates need to overwrite or physically destroy drives, and allows for safe return of drives for warranty or expired lease purposes, as well as enabling organizations to securely repurpose or sell hard disk drives

Note: Requires TCG-compliant host or controller support

Complies with regulatory data security requirements and is FIPS 140-2 Validated to protect Sensitive but Unclassified and Protected class data

DVD-RW Drive

BLACK LITE-ON 5.25" (13.3 cm) HH 24x DVD-RW SATA Drive PBF

nVIDIA Quadro 2000 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

NVIDIA CUDA Architecture: 192 CUDA Cores

1.0 GB of GDDR5 frame buffer memory, with a 128-bit interface and a maximum memory bandwidth of 41.6 GB/s

Supports 1x Dual Link DVI-I, 2x DisplayPort, 3x Digital Outputs, and 1x Analog Output. Maximum digital resolution is 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz. 3D Vision / 3D Vision Pro is also supported

In terms of features, the GPU provides support for the following: Shader Model 5.0, OpenGL 4.0, Microsoft DirectX 11, SLI Multi-OS Technology, NVIDIA CUDA Architecture, Mosaic Technology, NVIEW Display Management Software, FSAA (maximum) of 64x and Audio Support (via DisplayPort)

Windows 7 Professional with Service Pack 1 (64-bit) (OEM)

User Interface Enhancements

An improved taskbar allows you to launch programs and switch between them when they're open. You can pin any program to the taskbar, making it just a click away. Rearrange icons via clicking and dragging. Icons are bigger than in previous versions, making them easier to identify. Hover over an icon and view thumbnails of every file or window that is currently open in that program; hover over the thumbnail and see a full-screen preview of that window. Move the cursor away, and the preview disappears

Jump Lists allow you to quickly reach files with which you've been working. Simply right-click an application icon to see which files it has recently opened. You can even pin files to a Jump List, ensuring they always appear on it, allowing you to access frequently-used files with only a few clicks

Certain programs, including Windows Media Player, can pre-populate their Jump Lists with common tasks. You can play all of your music or resume the most recently played playlist via the Media Player Jump List. In Internet Explorer, frequently-visited and recently-visited websites will appear

There are numerous Desktop enhancements present in Windows 7. Snaps allows you to quickly grab a window and pull it to either edge of your screen, automatically resizing the window to occupy half of your screen

You can also quickly view gadgets, or grab a file from your desktop. Move your mouse to the lower right corner of your desktop and all open Windows will become transparent. Need to hide all but one window? Grab the one you would like to keep at the top and shake it, all other windows will hide. Shake the window again, and they'll return

Windows Search has been improved since its introduction in Windows Vista. You'll be able to find files, e-mail messages, and applications via the search box, conveniently located at the bottom of the Start menu. Simply enter a word or a string of letters from the file name: you'll receive an organized list of results

Search results are organized by file type. Programs, items in your control panel, documents, music, and photos that match your search will be grouped together by file type. You can further customize search results via filters: filter by creation date, document author, and more

Windows 7 includes Internet Explorer 8, the latest iteration of Microsoft's popular web browser. Rendering web pages much faster than previous versions, IE8 includes an address bar, search tabs, and a Favorites bar to help you better navigate the web

Instant Search starts returning results as soon as you start typing your query. In addition to searching the web, the search also looks through your browsing history, making it easier to locate a previously-visited page. There is no need to wait for a search to complete if you see your result beforehand: simply click on the page you'd like to visit and IE will take you there

Accelerators allow you to highlight any part of a web page, and feed it into a frequently-used service as a search. See an address on a web page? Highlight it, and use an Accelerator to immediately display a map. You'll have access to Accelerators for e-mail, eBay, Facebook, blogging, mapping, search, translation, and more

IE8 also supports Web Slices. Allowing you to capture only a portion of a web site, you can create web slices for auction items, sports scores, weather reports, and more. When the content contained in the slice changes, it will be highlighted in your Favorites Bar

Device management has been greatly enhanced in Windows 7. Rather than spreading devices across several different screens, as had been done in previous versions of Windows, you'll be able to access all of your devices from one screen. The Devices and Printers screen will allow you to manage all of your printers, phones, peripherals, MP3 players, and other devices

Windows 7 also features Device Stage technology. Use Device Stage to interact with any compatible device that is connected to your computer. You'll be able to view device status, and run common tasks from a single window. Device icons reflect the type of peripheral, allowing you to easily see what is connected

While most folks with multiple computers already have a home network setup for Internet sharing, it is often difficult to share other files between computers. Enter HomeGroup. You'll be able to use this function to more easily setup a home network, allowing you to share printers and files among all of the computers in your home

Joining networks can often cause a headache, especially for users who have access to different networks in different locations. Whether it be a corporate network, a VPN, your home Wi-Fi, mobile broadband, or dial-up, all of your networks are visible in the View Available Networks (VAN) window. You'll have one-click access to any available network, and you can configure automatic connection to frequently-used networks

Performance and Compatibility

Windows 7 is optimized so that PCs start up, shut down, and resume from standby faster than previous versions. Added features, including the aforementioned Taskbar and Jump Lists, allow you to complete common tasks. You'll be able to use the Action Center to control how the OS notifies you of systems changes. Windows 7 helps you recover from problems when they occur, walking you through the steps necessary to address common issues

Mobile computers rely on an all-too-often anemic battery for power. Windows 7 features a number of power-saving enhancements, designed to prolong battery life. Adaptive display brightness dims a display when you've been away from your PC, and playing DVD movies requires less power than in previous versions of Windows

We all have existing hardware and software, and it is essential that they work with a new operating system as well as they did with the old. Most devices that work with Windows Vista will work with windows 7. Microsoft has implemented a "Compatible with Windows 7" program, which allows manufacturers to place a logo on devices and applications that are compatible with the OS. You'll also be able to run many productivity and business applications that carry the Windows XP logo. Additional software to do so is available as a free download from Microsoft

In past versions, Windows would notify you via a pop-up or other message if there was something that needed attention on your computer. Instead of using intrusive pop-up messages, Windows 7 simply adds an icon to the Action Center

Entertainment Features

Windows Media Center allows you to watch TV, movies, and other types of video on your computer. When used with TV tuner hardware, it allows you to record television programming. It features a streamlined programming guide, which contains both standard and digital HD program lists

With more and more media becoming available in digital formats, it is often desirable to stream media from your PC to your home theater. Windows 7 simplifies streaming, making it much easier to send media to compatible networked media devices

Windows Media Player features a "Play To" feature, which allows you to push media to a compatible network device, while maintaining playback control from your computer. Typing away on the laptop and in the mood to listen to some music, but not through a pair of tinny computer speakers? Play To can send music to a networked stereo, Xbox 360, or other compatible device. You'll have full control over playback from the familiar Windows Media Player interface

In a perfect world you could keep all of your movies, music, and photos on every computer you own. However, we all know that notebook hard drives are not always spacious enough to allow for this. With Windows 7, you can access media stored on your home computer from your laptop via the Internet. Simply connect to your home PC remotely and listen to music, view pictures, or watch videos over the Internet. Both systems must be using Windows 7, of course

Windows Live Essentials, a free download for Windows 7 users, adds several features that were present in Windows Vista, but have been omitted from Windows 7. It adds supports for multiple e-mail accounts, digital photo editing, instant messaging, and online security

Windows 7 adds support for touch-screen computers, including those that support multi-touch gestures. Larger, touch-friendly icons are present throughout the OS. Interact directly with the OS and applications via touch: control media playback, scroll through documents and web pages, resize windows, and pan and zoom across large photos

Multi-touch technology allows you to control the screen with more than one finger. You can zoom in on an image by moving 2 fingers closer together, in a pinching motion, or zoom out by moving them apart. Rotate an image by rotating 1 finger around another, and right-click by holding 1 finger on your target and tapping the screen with a second

Service Pack 1

The included SP1 / Service Pack 1 is a Windows update package that helps make the software more reliable. It includes previously released security, performance and stability updates for Windows 7. SPI provides improvements to features and services in Windows 7, including better reliability when connecting to HDMI audio devices, printing with the XPS Viewer, and restoring previous folders in Windows Explorer after a restart

Thermal Solution

SNK-P0046A4 Heatsink for 2U+ UP Servers and Workstations, LGA1156 and LGA1155 type sockets, push-in pin mounting, 2,800 rpm speed, and 33.5 dBA noise level