Comparing the Intel® Server Board S2600WF with non-R and with R (Refresh) Product Families
| Board Family | Intel® Server Board S2600WF Family | Intel® Server Board S2600WF(R) Refresh Family | ||
| Compatible Processor | Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors (not supported by default; requires BIOS version 02.01.0008) | Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors | ||
| Board SKU Guidance | Intel® Server Board S2600WFT Intel® Server Board S2600WF0 Intel® Server Board SS2600WFQ | Intel® Server Board S2600WFTR – MM#986004 Intel® Server Board S2600WF0R – MM#986005 Intel® Server Board SS2600WFQR – MM#986006 | ||
| Board BIOS requirement to support 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processor Family | Requires BIOS version 02.01.0008 or later Steps:
| Board minimum BIOS version - 02.01.0008
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| Product Change Notification | PCN#116894-00 (Product Discontinuance Announcement) | Use these products as replacement products. | ||
| Intel® Server Board S2600WF and Intel® Server System R1000WF/R2000WF Family Specifications through Product Specifications site | ||||
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 S2600WF 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 S2600WF 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 you know immediately that these boards can boot with a 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processor installed (as they have the R suffix).