Sun Microsystems Offers Quad-Core AMD Opteron Based Systems
Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 7:41 am
Quad-Core AMD Opteron Processor-Based Systems Now Available from Sun Microsystems
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SUNNYVALE, Calif. - May 13, 2008 - AMD (NYSE: AMD) today
announced enterprise customers now have more choices for rack-mount and
blade systems based upon Quad-Core AMD Opteron(tm) processors with the
launch of eight new innovative servers from Sun Microsystems. All
systems are specifically designed to take advantage of the enhanced
power management and virtualization capabilities offered with Quad-Core
AMD Opteron processors and the overall system efficiency and scalability
of AMD's Direct Connect Architecture.
"Sun uniquely delivers some of the most innovative and high performing
server platforms available," said Randy Allen, senior vice president,
Computing Solutions Group, AMD. "We think our shared customers will
experience outstanding energy efficiency and a low total cost of
ownership on server platforms designed to deliver all the benefits of
Quad-Core AMD Opteron processor technology."
"Our newest Sun Fire x64 servers provide a robust slate of options for
customers demanding high performance, scalability and power efficiency,"
said Lisa Sieker, vice president of marketing, Systems Group, Sun
Microsystems. "Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors, in conjunction with our
unique server designs and the Solaris 10 OS, deliver extreme value,
performance and reliability."
Sun has expanded its line of AMD Opteron processor-based servers with
the new Sun Fire(tm) X4140, Sun Fire X4240 and the industry's only
4-socket x64 AMD Opteron processor-based server in a 2U form factor, the
Sun
Fire X4440. In addition, the Sun Fire X2200 M2, Sun Fire X4100 M2 and
Sun Fire X4200 M2 servers are now available with the Quad-Core AMD
Opteron processor. The Sun Blade(tm) X8440 and Sun Fire X4600 M2 servers
are planned to be available by the end of June 2008. Through innovative
features such as AMD CoolCore(tm) Technology and Rapid Virtualization
Indexing, these new servers help deliver industry-leading
energy-efficiency and virtualization performance that help customers
optimize datacenter resources by reducing power, cooling, and space
costs.
Visit AMD on the Web
For more information on the Quad-Core AMD Opteron processor
family, including FAQs, development tools, pricing and other general
information, please visit http://www.amd.com/opteron.
About AMD
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innovative processing solutions in the computing, graphics and consumer
electronics markets. AMD is dedicated to driving open innovation, choice
and industry growth by delivering superior customer-centric solutions
that empower consumers and businesses worldwide. For more information,
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