AMD Opteron Processor Continues Industry Leadership With the Introduction of the World's Highest Performing 4P and 2P X86 Processors for 32-Bit and 64-Bit Computing.SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- HP, IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) and Sun Add Highest Performing AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, www.amd.com) A major manufacturer of semiconductor devices including x86-compatible CPUs, embedded processors, flash memories, programmable logic devices and networking chips. Opteron Processors to Server and Workstation Line-Ups; Egenera Launches New Blades AMD (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :AMD) today announced the latest additions to the award-winning AMD Opteron(TM) processor family -- Models 852 and 252. The new models represent the world's highest performing processors for one-way to eight-way x86 servers and workstations. To enable OEMs and system builders  This article's grammar usage needs improvement. Please edit this article in accordance with Wikipedia's . to take advantage of the next generation of I/O (Input/Output) The transfer of data between the CPU and a peripheral device. Every transfer is an output from one device and an input to another. See PC input/output. I/O - Input/Output technology, AMD also announced the AMD-8132(TM) HyperTransport(TM) PCI-X (PCI eXtended) An enhanced PCI bus technology originally developed by IBM, HP and Compaq that is backward compatible with existing PCI cards. PCI and 32-bit PCI-X slots are physically the same, and PCI cards can plug into PCI-X slots. (R) 2.0 tunnel, scheduled to ship for servers and workstations this month. The latest addition to the AMD-8000(TM) series of chipsets, the AMD-8132 tunnel brings high-performance PCI-X 2.0 connectivity to AMD Opteron processor-based systems with increased throughput, improved RAS (1) See network access server. (2) (Remote Access Service) A Windows NT/2000 Server feature that allows remote users access to the network from their Windows laptops or desktops via modem. See RRAS and network access server. capabilities, robust data management and enhanced HyperTransport technology connectivity. "Since the launch of the AMD Opteron processor, AMD has led the industry with flawless execution on enterprise products and we take great pride in the strong endorsements from our enterprise customers," said Marty Seyer, corporate vice president and general manager of the Microprocessor Business Unit, Computation Products Group, AMD. "These models of the AMD Opteron processor with Direct Connect Architecture bring the newest level of performance to our customers. The platforms our partners launched today feature the world's highest performing 4P and 2P processors for 32- and 64-bit computing computing - computer ." AMD has made significant enhancements to the AMD Opteron processor with these new models. Performance-enhancing features include support for SSE (1) An earlier full-screen editor in OS/2. (2) (Streaming SIMD Extensions) A series of additional instructions built into Pentium CPU chips for improved multimedia performance by performing mathematical operations on multiple sets of data at the 3 software instructions as well as an increase in the HyperTransport performance through an increase in bus frequency, to 1GHz. Server and workstation systems featuring the AMD Opteron processor will soon be enabled with AMD PowerNow!(TM) technology with Optimized Power Management. "This technology helps to minimize overall power consumption for enterprise IT and workstation customers by decreasing strain on datacenter cooling and ventilation systems ventilation system Public health An air system designed to maintain negative pressure and exhaust air properly, to minimize the spread of TB and other respiratory pathogens in a health care facility ," said Seyer. Industry Support With the support of more than 300 independent software vendors and open source software organizations worldwide, representing 1,050 software packages, AMD64 technology has become the industry standard for simultaneous 32-/64-bit computing. AMD continues to demonstrate growing momentum in the enterprise market, with more than 40 percent of the Forbes Global 100 companies or their affiliates now using AMD Opteron processor-based systems. Today, AMD OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and and system builder partners introduced several new platforms based on the award-winning processor. "HP is responding to customer demand for new levels of performance and price-performance by expanding our ProLiant and Workstation portfolios, reinforcing our leading position in standards-based computing," said Paul Miller The name Paul Miller is shared by a number of people.
"IBM was the first major vendor to offer AMD Opteron processor-based servers. The high-performance A-Pro IntelliStation and the IBM e326, which has been designed to support the AMD dual-core specification, both continue to deliver the performance and flexibility that our customers demand," said Leo Leo, in astronomy Leo [Lat.,=the lion], northern constellation lying S of Ursa Major and on the ecliptic (apparent path of the sun through the heavens) between Cancer and Virgo; it is one of the constellations of the zodiac. Suarez, vice president, eServer division, IBM Systems and Technology Group. "IBM eServer This article is about the IBM family of computer servers. For the open access electronic text archive, see EServer.org. IBM eServer was a family of computer servers from IBM Corporation. technology like Xtended Design Architecture, combined with the latest AMD Opteron processor models, further enhances our ability to meet customers' growing need for optimal performance per watt." "Our x64 (64-bit x86) systems powered by AMD Opteron processors provide our customers with the highest levels of performance and flexibility, to develop and deploy applications on virtually any operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. with seamless 32- and 64-bit compatibility," said Lisa Sieker, vice president, Network Systems Group, Sun Microsystems Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAVA[3]) is an American vendor of computers, computer components, computer software, and information-technology services, founded on 24 February 1982. Inc. "We recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of our alliance with AMD and will soon be celebrating an extremely successful first year selling systems based on the AMD Opteron processor. We've enjoyed rapid double-digit growth in these high-volume markets and look forward to continuing our successful collaboration with AMD." Sun Microsystems currently has a robust line of AMD Opteron processor-based systems, including the Sun Java Workstation W1100z, Sun Java Workstation W2100z, the 2P Sun Fire V20z server and the 4P Sun Fire V40z server. All are designed to include the newest AMD Opteron processors. As the latest solution provider to offer AMD Opteron processor-based servers, Egenera today announced two-way and four-way Processing Blade configurations for the Egenera BladeFrame system -- a new computing architecture that simplifies the datacenter and reduces operational complexity to support a highly responsive business. Pricing and Availability The AMD Opteron processor Models 852 and 252 will be available to partners within 30 days. Volume server solutions based on the AMD Opteron processor Models 852 and 252 are expected to be available this quarter. The AMD Opteron processor Model 852 is priced at $1,514 in 1,000-unit quantities, Model 252 is priced at $851 in 1,000-unit quantities. The AMD Opteron processor Model 152, for single-processor workstations and entry-level servers, is scheduled to be available April 30 and will be priced at $637 in 1,000-unit quantities. For additional pricing information, please see www.amd.com/pricing. About the AMD Opteron Processor More than 40 percent of the Forbes Global 100 companies or their affiliates, representing the world's most competitive industries, have implemented servers and workstations based on the AMD Opteron processor, the world's first x86-based processor to deliver both 32- and 64-bit computing. The AMD Opteron processor, based on AMD64 technology with Direct Connect Architecture, made history as the industry's first demonstration of a multi-core, x86 processor. Direct Connect Architecture connects multiple processors, the memory controller and the I/O directly to the central processor unit, helping to eliminate the bottlenecks inherent in a front-side bus. The AMD Opteron processor currently provides industry-leading performance-per-watt, a position AMD plans to extend with the launch of dual-core AMD Opteron processors in mid-2005. About AMD AMD (NYSE:AMD) designs and produces innovative microprocessors, Flash memory devices and low-power processor solutions for the computer, communications and consumer electronics industries. AMD is dedicated to delivering standards-based, customer-focused solutions for technology users, ranging from enterprises and governments to individual consumers. For more information visit www.amd.com. AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, AMD Opteron, AMD PowerNow!, AMD-8000, AMD-8132, and combinations thereof, are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices Inc. HyperTransport is a licensed trademark of the HyperTransport Technology Consortium. PCI Express A high-speed peripheral interconnect from Intel introduced in 2002. Note that although sometimes abbreviated "PCX," PCI Express is not the same as "PCI-X" (see PCI-SIG and PCI-X for comparison). As a result of the confusion, "PCI-E" or "PCIe" is the accepted abbreviation. is a trademark and PCI-X is a registered trademark of PCI-SIG, in the U.S. and other countries. Other names are for informational purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. |
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