Available immediately, the next-generation AMD Opteron™ Processor supporting DDR2 memory!

Microtronica is pleased to offer the latest microprocessor solutions from AMD and third party infrastructure from Tyan, Supermicro, ATP and Samsung.

If you know anything about servers, you’ll know that the family of AMD Opteron™ Processors have been receiving extremely positive press and have experienced a phenomenal rate of adoption since launch in 2003. Though current 940 pin CPUs will remain available through the end of 2007, there are numerous benefits of moving to the new CPUs, some of which are listed below.

New AMD Opteron™ Processor Architecture Benefits

Seamless migration from Socket F (1207) Dual core to Socket F (1207) Quad core in 2007. Minor BIOS upgrades may be required.

Uses latest DDR2 (1000 Series) or RDDR2 (2000/8000 Series) memory technology for improved performance and reduced Power consumption.

Hardware-enabled AMD Virtualization™ is designed to improve all aspects of x86-based virtualization. Instructions added to help reduce complexity of virtualization software.

Same thermal solution, chassis and PSU as today! Offers Investment Protection & a clean upgrade path to Quad Core.

Also, continuing to provide the features and benefits of the previous 940 pin generation:-

Runs all your applications today. Ready for the next generation of software. Extends the life of your server.

Reduces CPU power consumption with OPM (optimised power management) and CPU operating temperature for a cooler, more energy efficient Server.

Eliminates traditional x86 Front Side Bus bottlenecks. Provides faster CPU-to-CPU communication.

HyperTransport™ technology system bus, together with the integrated dual memory controller, improves multitasking and application performance.

AMD Opteron™ with DDR2 - Builds on a Consistent Architecture and Delivers:

• Continued performance-per-watt leadership
  - High-performing, low-power DDR2 memory
  - Consistent 95W standard power and low-power options
• Advanced leadership in x86 virtualization
  - AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) hardware-assisted support
  - Based on Industry-leading Direct Connect Architecture
• Reduced total cost of ownership
  - One transition to a new socket infrastructure
  - Seamless Dual-Core to Quad-Core upgradeability in same thermal envelope

Socket F (1207): A Better Quad-Core Migration Path*

By using Socket F 1207 pin Opterons, you will have the capability of a more simpler quad core upgrade than solutions offered on competitive architectures.

Only a BIOS upgrade may be required to transform a dual core Opteron 1207 to a quad core Opteron 1207.

*Wattage based on 2P systems with 8 DIMMs at max CPU wattage; Wattage for 'Dempsey', 'Woodcrest' and 'Clovertown' is estimated based on currently publicly available values (see, eg: http://www.reghardware.co.uk/) and is subject to change.

The examples contained herein are intended for informational purposes only. Other factors will affect real-world power consumption.

Memory and Power: The hidden expense of FBDIMM

Wattage and Cost/Year per DIMM*:

*Measurement based on average power of DDR1, DDR2, and FBDIMM; cost per year based on $0.13 per KWh based on 2003 and 2004 global average cost of energy as reported by the International Energy Agency

Additional useful links

• System Component Information
• Open Platform Mgmt. Architecture
• Online Processor Quick Ref. Guide
• AMD64 Ecosystem
• AMD Lead-Free Initiative
• Model Numbers
• Processor Diagram
  

AMD - Keeping max power under control

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