New AMD Opteron(TM) Processors Unveiled for Ultimate Datacenter Performance-Per-Watt.-- The Industry's Most Stable and Energy-Efficient x86 Server Processor Roadmap Expands -- SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- Delivering on its commitment to industry-leading datacenter performance and performance-per-watt, 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. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :AMD) today announced availability of new AMD Opteron[TM] processor models in both highly efficient (68 watt) and mainstream (95 watt) thermal envelopes. Highest Energy Efficiency AMD has expanded the breadth of its low-power solutions with AMD Opteron processor Models 1218 HE, 2218 HE and 8218 HE. Designed to offer industry-leading performance-per-watt at only 68-watt maximum thermal design power The Thermal Design Power (TDP) (sometimes called Thermal Design Point) represents the maximum amount of power the cooling system in a computer is required to dissipate. , these processors are ideal for energy-conscious customers looking to reduce power and cooling bills and to achieve greater density in the datacenter. AMD Opteron HE processor models now include three 1000 Series models, bringing the benefits of reduced thermals over previous AMD Opteron 1000 Series processors to entry-level server customers while preserving the enterprise reliability they value. All of the new processors feature AMD PowerNow![TM] technology which is designed for reduced system level energy consumption, with multiple levels of lower clock speed and voltage states that can reduce processor power consumption by as much as 75 percent during idle times. "Datacenter managers often tell me how important power management technology is for staying within their energy budgets," said Jonathan Koomey, consulting professor at Stanford University Stanford University, at Stanford, Calif.; coeducational; chartered 1885, opened 1891 as Leland Stanford Junior Univ. (still the legal name). The original campus was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. David Starr Jordan was its first president. and one of the world's foremost experts on electricity use in datacenters. "Having the ability to significantly reduce power at idle times is increasingly critical, particularly for datacenters that have extreme fluctuations in workloads from peak to off-peak times." Industry-leading Performance in a Non-disruptive Platform The scalability and efficiency of the unique AMD Direct Connect Architecture deliver an overall performance advantage over the competition's dual-core two- and four-socket offerings and enable systems to draw less power. Top-performing AMD Opteron processor Models 2220 and 8220 (2.8 GHz) are now immediately available in the 95-watt maximum thermal design power. These new processors, along with AMD Opteron processor Model 1220, are designed to offer leading-edge performance-per-watt and price-performance for mainstream server and workstation customers. The latest AMD Opteron processors, part of the industry's most stable roadmap, will complement and are designed to enable a seamless upgrade path to AMD's native quad-core processors, codenamed "Barcelona." These processors are expected to feature substantial core enhancements in mid-2007 and to offer a 40-percent performance advantage over the competition's quad-core offerings, all based on the same infrastructure and thermal envelopes customers depend on today. "With our design leadership focused on performance and performance-per-watt, it is clear that AMD is the smart choice for IT professionals and datacenter managers today and tomorrow," said Randy Allen James Randall (Randy) Allen (born January 26, 1965 in Milton, Florida) is an American former professional basketball player. A 6'8" forward from Florida State University, Allen was never drafted by an NBA team but did manage to play two years in the NBA form 1988 to 1990 for the , corporate vice president, Server and Workstation Division, AMD. "This long-term approach means our 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  This article's grammar usage needs improvement. Please edit this article in accordance with Wikipedia's . partners benefit from a consistent and common architecture that scales to meet changing customer needs and escalating demands on quad-core ready platforms today. AMD can provide IT professionals what they truly need: reduced total cost of ownership (TCO (1) (Total Cost of Ownership) The cost of using a computer. It includes the cost of the hardware, software and upgrades as well as the cost of the inhouse staff and/or consultants that provide training and technical support. See ROI. ) and platform stability that is second to none." STRATO STRATO Stratosphere AG, one of the market leaders among European Internet service providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. , recognizes the TCO and performance-per-watt advantages offered by AMD and has standardized its high-performance computing High-speed computing, which typically refers to supercomputers used in scientific research. centers for hosting and other Web services (1) Loosely, any online service delivered over the Web. Such usage appears in articles from non-technical sources, but not in IT-oriented publications, because definition #2 below describes the correct use of the term. on the AMD Opteron HE processors. "As one of Europe's leading Web hosting providers, STRATO relies on AMD Opteron HE processors to deliver optimal energy-efficiency and unbeatable performance-per-watt. The latest high-performance, yet energy-efficient dual-core processors from AMD can significantly improve the price-performance ratio of STRATO's servers," explains Markus Schrodt, member of the STRATO AG Managing Board. "With more than 20,000 rental servers for small- and medium-sized businesses, STRATO with the help of AMD, is able to successfully combine reduction of energy costs - a critical survival factor for businesses - with environmental responsibility." Widespread Hardware Partner Support Global tier one server providers Dell, Inc., Fujitsu Siemens Computers Fujitsu Siemens Computers is a Japanese and German IT vendor, selling consumer and business computing products in the markets of Europe, the Middle East and Africa (products marketed elsewhere are sold under the Fujitsu brand). , 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 Microsystems plan to incorporate the new AMD Opteron processors into their platforms, along with leading platform providers such as Appro International, Cray, Rackable Systems and Verari Systems. Pricing For pricing information, visit www.amd.com/pricing. About AMD Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE:AMD) is a leading global provider of 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, visit www.amd.com. AMD, the AMD Arrow logo and combinations thereof, AMD Opteron, and AMD PowerNow!, are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 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