API Introduces UP1100 Ultimate Performance Series Motherboard; Offers high-performing, cost-effective hardware for bandwidth-intensive applications.Business/Technology Editors CONCORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 1, 2000 API (Application Programming Interface) A language and message format used by an application program to communicate with the operating system or some other control program such as a database management system (DBMS) or communications protocol. , (Alpha Processor, Inc.), a leading architect of high-performance solutions for high-bandwidth and compute-intensive applications, today announced the UP1100, the latest addition to its Ultimate Performance Series motherboards. The UP1100 offers Alpha Linux developers a complete, cost-efficient, entry-level Alpha board for Beowulf clusters, Web servers, development systems and rendering solutions. API's high 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 and memory bandwidth Memory bandwidth is the rate at which data can be read from or stored into a semiconductor memory by a processor. Memory bandwidth is usually expressed in units of bytes/second, though this can vary for systems with natural data sizes that are not a multiple of the commonly used technology, combined with the UP1100's new features and the open source Linux software, enables system integrators to build high-performance, scalable and reliable systems. The low profile UP1100 features the Alpha 21264 processor on the UP1100 motherboard, allowing the overall cost of systems to be reduced. This provides research institutions, computer graphics companies and enterprises a cost-effective system for powering compute-heavy applications. "The API UP1100 is an extension of our successful Ultimate Performance Series motherboard product line, giving developers the flexibility and scalability of API's technology at an attractive price point for the Linux platform," said Miles Chesney, vice president of Business Development at API. "More institutions and companies now will be able to take advantage of the high I/O and memory bandwidth needed for compute-intensive applications. The UP1100 is an ideal solution for existing customers currently using SX and LX motherboards." Doubling disk I/O performance over the UP1000, the UP1100 uni-processor planar A technique developed by Fairchild Instruments that creates transistor sublayers by forcing chemicals under pressure into exposed areas. Planar superseded the mesa process and was a major step toward creating the chip. design includes on-board On board usually means to be traveling on some vehicle. For example, Baby On Board. Compare with overboard. Metaphorically, the term on-board is often used to refer to some piece of technology that is integrated in a moving vehicle, for example: (hardware, standard) ATX - An open PC motherboard specification by Intel. ATX is a development of the Baby AT specification with the motherboard rotated 90 degrees in the chassis. form factor, providing a more robust Alpha solution for developers. The on-board Ethernet and sound preserves maximum configurability of system PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). I/O slots, simplifies cluster configuring and lowers the overall solution cost. API will first demonstrate the power of the UP1100, which will begin shipping in July, at Linux Expo 2000 in Olympia, London Olympia is an exhibition centre in Hammersmith, London, England. It opened in the 19th century and was originally known as the National Agricultural Hall. Erected in 1886, by Andrew Handyside of Derby it covered an area of four acres. , June 1-2, 2000. Product Price UP1100 Unit price Starts under $2,000 For additional information on the UP1100 and other company offerings, visit API's Website at www.alpha-processor.com. About API API, (Alpha Processor, Inc.) is a leading developer of high-performance solutions for high bandwidth and compute-intensive applications dedicated to the development of Linux solutions for the Internet and High Performance Computing (HPC (Handheld PC) A palmtop computer that weighs less than one pound and runs specialized versions of popular applications. Microsoft coined the term for its Windows CE operating system, which is an abbreviated version of Windows. See Pocket PC. ) markets. Addressing the demand for increased memory and I/O bandwidth to power rapidly expanding computing-heavy applications, API's products are ideal for today's high-performance clustering, rendering, Web server and e-commerce solutions. API's industry-recognized design team is committed to working with leading companies to deliver the highest performance, scalable systems available for VARs and system integrators. For more information on API and its product line, please see the Website at www.alpha-processor.com. |
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