RackSaver Introduces World's First Rack-Optimized Server Built around the New Intel--R-- Xeon--R-- Processor; Another First in Density and Performance.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 19, 2002 Chalk up another first in super computing, courtesy of RackSaver. The company is the first to build a 1U rack-optimized dual server around Intel's(R) 0.13 micron Xeon(R) processor, code named Prestonia(R). RackSaver's 1U 19" rack-optimized Dual Xeon(R) Server is ready to answer the call from the super computing cluster market. The new Intel(R) Xeon(R) processor, is Intel's(R) next-generation server chip based on the Intel(R) Netburst(TM) microarchitecture. Among the critical differences that set the new Xeon(R) processor apart is Intel's(R) Hyper-Threading technology, which allows an 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. to view a single physical processor as if it were two logical processors, significantly increasing server response time, transactions and workload performance. RackSaver has taken the added step of putting the Intel(R) Xeon(R) processor, code named Prestonia(R), into a dual-processor server, which packs even greater power. Other important features: -- Initial speed of 1.8GHz, 2.0GHz and 2.2GHz -- 512KB of level 2 cache -- Dual-processor configuration increase amount of memory that can be addressed. -- Faster response times, support for more users, enhanced scalability. Built on RackSaver's RS-1134 chassis, the Intel(R)-based Dual Xeon(R) Server, code named Prestonia(R), is the first on the market today in a 1U 19" rack-optimized chassis. The 19-inch rack-mounted high-density server A server that contains a large number of CPUs, each of which may be hot swapped in and out on its own printed circuit board. See blade. along with Intel's(R) new E7500 chipset, code named Plumas(R), utilizes a technology called memory interleaving A category of techniques for increasing memory speed. For example, with separate memory banks for odd and even addresses, the next byte of memory can be accessed while the current byte is being refreshed. to reduce the overall access time between the processor and memory. The RS-1134 also supports DDR (Double Data Rate) Refers to an SDRAM memory chip that increases performance by doubling the effective data rate of the frontside bus. For more details, see SDRAM. DDR - Double Data Rate Random Access Memory memory and can house up to four hard drives, along with CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). and floppy options. The RS-1134's density allows for up to 88 of the 2.2GHz+ Xeon(R) processors to be stacked in a standard seven-foot cabinet. Each unit employs RackSaver's proprietary-super-efficient cooling subsystem that offers extreme efficiency and reliability. The RS-1134 is an ideal supercomputing cluster node. Clustering groups of these Dual Xeon(R) servers together each with its own individual processors, memory, hard disk, and connectivity, can be made to appear as one large, very fast, server. These clusters are parallel systems that break down application processing into separate simultaneous operations. With these clustered server installations a system can be scaled up by simply adding more servers. The RS-1134 has a 32MB 4X AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) A high-speed 32-bit port from Intel for attaching a display adapter to a PC. It provides a direct connection between the card and memory, and only one AGP slot is on the motherboard. video card, 10/100 Intel fast-ethernet connection, a 64Bit/66MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. expansion slot A receptacle inside a computer or other electronic system that accepts a printed circuit board. The number of slots determines future expansion. See PC data buses. (hardware) expansion slot - A connector in a computer into which an expansion card can be plugged. that is ready for high-speed interconnects such as GigE, Dolphin SCI (Scalable Coherent Interface) An IEEE standard for a high-speed bus that uses wire or fiber-optic cable. It can transfer data up to 1GBytes/sec. (hardware) SCI - 1. Scalable Coherent Interface. 2. UART. , or Myricom Myrinet. About RackSaver Inc. RackSaver Inc. is a world-class provider of high-density individual rack-mounted computer servers and supercomputer clusters, high-density computing solutions, computing systems as well as other software integration services. The company's state of the art servers and supercomputer clusters utilize primarily the Linux operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. , the fastest growing segments of the server market. The company also offers servers with the Microsoft Windows NT and 2000 operating systems. RackSaver's management team has over 30 years of experience in server design and manufacturing and the company has for eight years successfully designed, manufactured and installed servers and for the past three years computer clusters. The company's systems are sold primarily to fortune 2000 companies, universities, major research institutions, 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. , and research & development entities. RackSaver has been based in San Diego for over 5 years and its committed to providing custom and turnkey solutions for virtually any market needing high-performance computing power at the lowest possible cost. To learn more about RackSaver and its unique supercomputing cluster solutions please visit http://www.racksaver.com or call 858/874-3800. Note: Intel(R), Pentium(R), Prestonia(R) and Intel(R) Xeon(R), are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel(R) Corp. or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. All other registered trademarks, trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners. |
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