Supermicro Pumps Up Server Efficiency and Performance With Next-Generation UP Platforms
September 08 2009 - 9:30AM
PR Newswire (US)
Technology Leadership for Entry Server Platforms with Integrated
6Gb/s SAS 2.0, IPMI 2.0, DDR3 Memory, PCI Express 2.0 SAN JOSE,
Calif., Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Super Micro Computer,
Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI), a leader in application-optimized,
high-performance server solutions, is shipping a new lineup of
uni-processor (UP) server building blocks optimized for the Intel
Xeon processor (Lynnfield) 3400 series. Delivering more
performance, less power consumption and lower cost compared to
their predecessors, this new generation of UP server solutions
features up to 32GB DDR3 memory and PCI Express 2.0 support with
optional on-board 6Gb/s SAS 2.0 and IPMI 2.0 remote management.
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"These new platforms can boost performance more than 50% compared
to the previous generation of single-processor server platforms,"
said Charles Liang, president and CEO of Supermicro. "By combining
our high-efficiency Gold Level (up to 93%) power supplies and
optimized cooling systems with 90%-efficient VRMs, these new UP
SuperServers can sharply reduce power consumption and total cost of
ownership (TCO)." "With today's launch of the 1U SuperServers
powered by the Intel Xeon processor 3400 series, Supermicro is
offering a compelling solution to meet customer's needs," said Boyd
Davis, General Manager of Marketing in Intel's Server Platforms
Group. "Based on Intel's highly integrated new two-chip solution,
these server platforms boost performance and consume less power, so
customers get more and pay less in energy costs." Today's
introduction includes ten new SuperServer models based on six new
serverboards. These models range from the short-depth (14")
5016I-MR, based on the cost-effective X8SIL serverboard, to the
high-density 1016I-M6F, which supports up to eight hot-plug 6Gb/s
SAS hard drives and onboard IPMI 2.0 remote server management. In
addition to eight 1U SuperServer models, Supermicro is also
introducing the mini-tower SuperServer 5036I-IF, which supports
four add-on cards, up to 32GB Registered DDR3 memory, dual Gigabit
LAN ports, and four 3.5" drive bays with RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10. The
whisper-quiet (25dB) 5036I-IF provides integrated IPMI 2.0
(optional) through a dedicated LAN port to support both Virtual
Media over LAN and KVM-over-LAN. With a high-efficiency 300-watt
power supply, this cost-effective small footprint server includes
user-friendly design features for easy installation, including a
90-degree pivoting hard disk drive cage. Detailed product
information on this launch is available at
http://www.supermicro.com/xeon_3400/. For more information on
Supermicro's comprehensive line of server solutions please visit
http://www.supermicro.com/. About Super Micro Computer, Inc.
(NASDAQ:SMCI) Supermicro emphasizes superior product design and
uncompromising quality control to produce industry-leading
serverboards, chassis and server systems. These Server Building
Block Solutions provide benefits across many environments,
including data center deployment, high-performance computing,
high-end workstations, storage networks and standalone server
installations. For more information on Supermicro's complete line
of advanced motherboards, SuperServers, and optimized chassis,
visit www.Supermicro.com, email or call the San Jose, CA
headquarters at +1 408-503-8000. SMCI-F Supermicro and Server
Building Block Solutions are registered trademarks of Super Micro
Computer, Inc. Other names and brands may be claimed as the
property of others.
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