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x4100 - upgrade single-core CPU to dual -core CPU?

hi there , we have purchased a few x4100 boxes with single-core CPU's and need to upgrade these to dual-core by simply swapping out the CPU Is this possible .....or do I have to go uut and buy a whole new machine?Any help on this would be greatGary
[277 byte] By [hcclnoodlesa] at [2007-11-27 5:12:44]
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Hello Gary,did you review the Sun System Handbook or called your Sun representative ?Michael
MAALATFTa at 2007-7-12 10:33:53 > top of Java-index,Sun Hardware,Servers - General Discussion...
# 2
The Handbook does not definatevely specify whether this upgrade is possible and unfortunately I dont have a "sun representative" all I have is the people we purchased the boxes from who dont know the answer to the question. Our support is all internal tooHence why i am posting on
hcclnoodlesa at 2007-7-12 10:33:53 > top of Java-index,Sun Hardware,Servers - General Discussion...
# 3
Hello Gary,The Handbook does not definatevely specify whether this upgrade is possible ... http://sunsolve.sun.com/handbook_pub/Systems/SunFireX4100/components.html#CPUMo duleIf you can order/buy the upgrade, it's possible.Michael
MAALATFTa at 2007-7-12 10:33:53 > top of Java-index,Sun Hardware,Servers - General Discussion...
# 4

<< " The Handbook does not definatively specify whether this upgrade is possible " >>

http://sunsolve.sun.com/handbook_pub/Systems/SunFireX4100/spec.html

http://sunsolve.sun.com/handbook_pub/Systems/SunFireX4100/components.html#CPUMo dule

The information on those pages seem understandable enough.

Keep in mind, that if you install modules from third-party vendors,

you suspend your warranty for all the time they're inside the chassis.

That means no techsupport from Sun, even for other hardware components.

You would need to use cpu modules from Sun to keep the warranty in force.

rukbata at 2007-7-12 10:33:53 > top of Java-index,Sun Hardware,Servers - General Discussion...
# 5

It all depends on the CPU "socket" on the motherboard. AMD's CPUs use many versions of CPU sockets for their chips. Some sockets are upgradeable, some are not. For example, the x4100M2 system has a CPU socket for its dual core chips that WILL accept the upcoming quad core chips.

You should consult the AMD web site for CPU socket compatibility. They have a matrix of supported CPUs by socket.

My gut guess would be that since the 4100 comes with both single and dual core CPUs, the motherboard would be identical for both and that an upgrade to dual core would be just a drop in upgrade. But consult the AMD site for the best information.

truly64a at 2007-7-12 10:33:53 > top of Java-index,Sun Hardware,Servers - General Discussion...
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