Rackable Systems Announces Adoption of AMD Opteron Processor Models 252 and 852; New Line of Processors Complements Rackable Systems' High-Density Server Designs.MILPITAS, Calif. -- Rackable Systems, Inc., a leading provider of compute and storage servers for scale out data center deployments, today announced the adoption of the newly launched 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(TM) processor Models 252 and 852 with Direct Connect Architecture. Available across Rackable Systems' line of highly dense, thermally efficient servers, the newest AMD Opteron processor series offers high performance and seamless integration An addition of a new application, routine or device that works smoothly with the existing system. It implies that the new feature or program can be installed and used without problems. Contrast with "transparent," which implies that there is no discernible change after installation. with Rackable Systems' open architecture designs. "We're pleased to see these new AMD Opteron processor models come to market," said Giovanni Coglitore, founder and chief technology officer at Rackable Systems. "The newest addition to the Opteron processor family enhances the depth and breadth of our own products, enabling us to continue providing the flexibility, choice and performance our customers demand." The AMD Opteron processor offers compatibility with today's 32-bit software, with a manageable upgrade path to 64-bit capabilities without the need to modify hardware infrastructure. With a compatible 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. , applications can address the full range of memory from each processor. Rackable Systems' four-way AMD Opteron processor-based servers feature up to 64GB of system memory for reliable, optimized performance. "Working together with Rackable Systems, we are able to help compute- and storage-intensive enterprises reduce their power consumption, while increasing their computing and storage capabilities," said Ben Williams For the NFL football player of the same name see Ben Williams (football player). Benjamin Philip "Ben" Williams (born 27 August 1982, Manchester, England) is an English Footballer who currently plays for Crewe Alexandra. Williams is a goalkeeper. , vice president, Commercial and Server/Workstation Business, AMD. "The new AMD Opteron processor with Direct Connect Architecture offers leading-edge performance, price/performance and reliability and forms the foundation of the superior solutions offered by Rackable Systems." About Rackable Systems Rackable Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of compute and storage servers for scale out data center deployments. The company's patented server designs feature key competitive advantages in the areas of density, thermal efficiency In thermodynamics, the thermal efficiency (  ) is a dimensionless performance measure of a thermal device such as an internal combustion engine, a boiler, or a furnace, for example. , serviceability, power distribution and remote management. Driven by a fierce commitment to superior innovation and customer service, Rackable Systems is one of North America's top server vendors. Founded in 1999 and based in Milpitas, California Milpitas (IPA pronunciation: mɪlpitʌs; inhabitants are called 'Milpitans') is a city in Santa Clara County, California. It is located with San Jose to its south and Fremont to its north, at the eastern end of Highway 237 and generally between Interstate freeways 680 and , Rackable Systems' customers include Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: see Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. (body) Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory - (LLNL) A research organaisatin operated by the University of California under a contract with the US Department of Energy. , nVidia, Tellme Networks Tellme Networks is a company founded in 1999 by Mike McCue, based out of Mountain View, California that specializes in telephone-based applications. Tellme Networks was acquired by Microsoft on March 14, 2007 for "close to $800M".[1] The deal closed in late April. , Toshiba America Electronic Components, U.C.S.C. Human Genome Project, Webex and Yahoo!. To learn more about Rackable Systems, visit www.rackable.com, call 408-240-8300, or email info@rackable.com. Rackable Systems is a registered trademark of Rackable Systems(R), Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective holders. |
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