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Sun and AMD

Sun is excited to announce multiple blade and rack systems based on the Quad-Core AMD Opteron processor. Combining next-generation design with the Solaris OS, Sun's new x64 systems deliver industry leading performance, scalability, power efficiency, manageability and longevity. Whether you run Solaris, Linux or Windows, Sun x64 systems are ideal for high performance computing, server consolidation and web infrastructure.

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Innovative design combines performance, compact footprint, energy efficiency and easier management.

Sun x64 Systems Power Japan's Most Powerful Supercomputer

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Sun unveils new x64 systems powered by Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors, delivering market-leading energy-efficiency, density, and scalability.

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Sun x64 Systems Power Japan's Most Powerful Supercomputer

When Tokyo Tech wanted to build the largest supercomputer in Japan, only Sun's proposal - which included Sun Fire X4500 and X4600 servers - combined the necessary computing power with the cost-efficiency and flexibility of a grid architecture.

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Featuring the AMD Opteron Processor:

Sun x64 servers and workstations - with the AMD Opteron processor - provide 64-bit and 32-bit binary compatibility, platform choice and leading price/performance.

Sun and AMD: The Latest

DESIGN

Sun announces multiple blade and rack systems based on the Quad-Core AMD Opteron processor.

World-Class Performance

Leading performance Quad-Core and High Efficiency Dual-Core AMD Opteron processors
Fastest AMD processors
Hardware assisted virtualisation - through AMD Virtualisation
Higher efficiency and fewer bottlenecks - with AMD's Direct Connect Architecture
Seamlessly upgrade from Dual-Core to Quad-Core
Runs Solaris, Linux, Windows and VMware

Unmatched Density

Supports up to 16 CPU cores, 128 GB of memory (32 DIMMs), over 1 TB of disk storage (8 HDDs), 4 GbE ports and 6 PCIe slots
The only 4-socket AMD Opteron server in 2-RU form factor

Unparalleled Energy Efficiency

Cut your power and cooling costs
Optimal flow - with front to back cooling
AMD PowerNow! - optimises power consumption and heat dissipation
AMD Dual Dynamic Power Management improves performance and power management
Improved energy efficiency - AMD CoolCore Technology

Simplified Management & Serviceability

Integrated Lights Out Manager – on all systems
Local or remote system management
Swappable components - quick changeover
Redundant components - higher uptime
Front accessible RAID-enabled hard drives

BENEFITS

Whether you run Solaris, Linux or Windows applications, Sun x64 systems provide higher performance, enterprise-class reliability and in-built efficiency features - to help you save money and boost service levels.