Intel AMT SKU Difference

[IPowe]

We have over 100 different models in our enterprise organization. When I review certain AMT firmware versions, I see consumer or corporate. I'm wondering what the difference is? In our standing offer agreement we specify that the model must have a vPro enabled chipset.

[MichaelA_Intel]

power270

Hi there,

If you know the processor in the systems you have questions on, you can search at:

http://ark.intel.com

search for the cpu model, scroll down for vPro and it will tell you whether or not it is vPro enabled.

Regards,

Michael

[IPowe]

That's not what I'm asking. All my systems have vPro enabled, I'm asking what is the difference between the consumer and corporate ME Platform SKUs.

[MichaelA_Intel]

power270

The Intel Manageability Engine (ME) enables Intel chipset features. The Corporate ME enables hardware based business focused features such as security and manageability.

Regards,

Michael

[IPowe]

Michael,

Exactly what are the differences? I noticed some vendors package consumer and other use corporate.

[MichaelA_Intel]

power270

I'm going to assume you are looking for feature differences. Here's a list for our 7th Gen processors:

Intel® Core™ Processors for Consumer & SMB (unmanaged PC environments):

• Intel® VT-x, VT-d
• Intel® Software Guard Extensions
• Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
• Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology
• Intel® Smart Cache
• Intel® AES-NI
• Intel® BIOS Guard
• Intel® Boot Guard
• Intel® Secure Key
• Intel® PTT
• Intel® AVX
• Intel® MPX

Intel® Core™ Processors for Business (managed PC environments)

• Intel® Stable Image Platform Program
• Intel® Authenticate Solution
• Intel® Standard Manageability

Intel® Core™ vPro™ Platforms:

• Intel® Active Management Technology
• Intel® AMT networking components (LAN/WAN)
• Intel® Trusted Execution Technology
• Intel® Remote Secure Erase
• Intel® Logical Location Factor for Intel(r) Authenticate

Regards,

Michael