A DP Intel processor-based workstation platform utilizes the new 45nm processors. This versatile platform features (8) DDR2 fully-buffered DIMMs, (2) 64-bit/133MHz PCI-X, (2) gen 2 PCI-Ex16, (1) PCI-E x8 (x14 links), and 1 PCI slots. In addition, it provides (2) GbE LAN, (6) SATA2, and (8) SAS ports for optional connectivity and features. It also supports a Tyan SMDC M3291 card and much more.