Maximum Number Of Processor Cores Supported By This Server; Installation - NEC Express5800 Series User Manual

Chapter 2 Preparations

1.8.1 Maximum number of processor cores supported by this server

The maximum number of processor cores (logical processors) available on the server depends on the
architecture (x86 architecture) and OS specs.
Maximum number of processor cores
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard (x64)
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise (x64)
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Standard
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Datacenter
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter
VMware ESXi 5.5
VMware ESXi 6.0
*1: When Hyper-V is used, the maximum number of logical processors is as shown below:
Windows Server 2008 R2: 64
Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2: 320

1.8.2 Installation

Follow the steps below to install the processor (CPU).
1. See steps 1 to 6 in Chapter 2 (1.3 Overview of Installation and Removal) for preparations.
2. Locate the CPU socket to which you are going to install a processor.
3. Remove the protective cover from the CPU socket.
OS
Important The CPU is extremely sensitive to static electricity. Make sure to touch the metal
frame of the server to discharge static electricity from your body before handling the
CPU. Do not touch the CPU pins by a bare hand or place the CPU directly on the
desk. For static notes, see Chapter 2 (1.2 Anti-static Measures).
Note Keep the removed protective cover for future use.
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The maximum number of The maximum number of logical
logical processors processors supported by this
supported by OS
256 *1
640 *1
320
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