The problem with the implementation of SAS interfaces support forced motherboards manufacturers based on Intel X79 chipset to limit the number of ports for connecting drives. In addition, the chipset supports only two ports SATA-600 and four-port SATA-300, which is clearly insufficient for a platform-oriented to enthusiasts. It is assumed that the next revision of chipset Intel X79, whose output is scheduled at the end of next quarter, will solve these problems.
A few days ago we reported about the possibility of delay in the announcement of Romley server platform until the second quarter 2012. The announcement of platform Intel Romley processor Xeon E5 is scheduled for first week of March .
Later in 2012 Intel will introduce the platform Carlow, which will include processors Ivy Bridge-E2 LGA 1155 and C216 chip. AMD in the first half of next year plan to release processors Zurich Socket AM3 + with four or eight cores. .3