Sun Introduces New Netra 10g ATCA System And Blades, Including First Carrier Grade Server Powered By The UltraSPARC T2 ProcessorSun Unified Network Platform (SUN-P) Allows Telco Customers to Consolidate Solutions and Lower Deployment Cost SANTA CLARA, Calif. November 13, 2007 Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAVA) today introduced the Sun Netra multi-core and multithreaded 10G ATCA portfolio, a new product suite that includes the Sun Netra CP3260 ATCA blade server, powered by UltraSPARC T2 processors; the Sun Netra CP3220 ATCA blade server, powered by AMD Opteron processors; and the Sun Netra CP3240 10 GbE ATCA switch. The new ATCA portfolio, powered by the Solaris 10 Operating System (OS), gives telecommunications customers the ability to connect high-performance multi-core/multithreaded processors directly into flexible 10G networks, providing the foundation for cost-effective next-generation networks.
In addition, the Sun Unified Network Platform (SUN-P), a new OEM solution set delivered by Sun, gives Network Equipment Providers (NEPs) a blueprint for radical consolidation of their network elements, which significantly lowers the cost of deployment. "The Sun servers and solutions we are announcing today add immense value to Sun's Netra line-up, which has already seen six consecutive quarters of year-over-year double-digit billings growth," said Mark Butler, Netra systems product line director, Sun Microsystems. "All 10 of the top NEPs, in addition to 48 of the 50 largest service providers, are deploying Sun systems. Now our expanded Netra ATCA portfolio and the Sun Unified Network Platform can enable NEPs and service providers to increase ROI, lower the cost per subscriber, and lower deployment cost." The Sun Netra CP3260 and CP3220 ATCA blades both deliver the breakthrough performance of multi-core, 10 GbE computing, in addition to support for the Solaris OS, the most secure carrier-grade OS for the telecommunications industry. Both ATCA blades also feature 8 DIMM sockets for 32GB configurations and AdvancedRTM (Rear Transition Module) I/O. The AdvancedRTM's enable standardization, high I/O capacity, and system scalability. Sun will initially provide a Dual SAS HD, Dual 4 Gb/s FC with multiple GbE, and Dual multithreaded 10 GbE solutions. Other AdvancedRTM's will be made available from Sun ATCA IHV partners. The Sun Netra CP3260 ATCA blade server is the industry's first Network Equipment Building Standard (NEBS) Level 3 Certified server powered by UltraSPARC T2 processors, the world's fastest single socket processor, making the Sun Netra CP3260 ATCA blade server the most efficient ATCA blade server in the market today. It delivers multithreaded world-record performance with dramatic power and space savings, in addition to massive compute density with more than 2,300 threads per rack. The Sun Netra CP3260 ATCA blade server running with the Netra Data Plane Software Suite delivers 20 Gb/s of line rate IPv4 forwarding, allowing network processing-based applications to leverage into a sustainable supply chain and viable business model compared to solutions based on Network Processor chip and board offerings. The Sun Netra CP3220 ATCA blade server, powered by AMD Opteron Dual-Core processors, is a single-socket dual-core ATCA blade server, upgradable to quad-core. It features two Advanced Mezzanine Card (AMC) slots,and a choice of Solaris 10, carrier-grade Linux or Windows operating systems. Sun Unified Network Platform Lowers Cost of Deployment Sun is also introducing today the Sun Unified Network Platform (SUN-P), a solution set that leverages Sun's Chip Multithreading Technology (CMT) servers, integrated 10G multithreaded networking, Sun Logical Domains (LDoms) virtualization technology, and Netra Data Plane Software Suite for packet processing. SUN-P helps consolidate the network and dramatically lowers the cost of wireless deployments, particularly in emerging markets. Using SUN-P, NEPs can reduce development time by up to 50 percent, reduce core network costs, and lower the cost of subscription, enabling carriers to go after new markets cost-effectively. In turn, carriers can market their broadband wireless services on a much more targeted basis and see a faster positive return on their investment. To see an interactive ROI tool and a demonstration of the benefits of SUN-P in the development of a WiMAX solution, please visit: http://sun.com/wimax. For more information on OEM solutions from Sun, please visit: http://sun.com/oem. Support from ISVs A number of ISVs are currently developing applications for the Netra ATCA blade portfolio and SUN-P, including Aricent, Go Ahead Software, OpenClovis, SDC Labs, Solid Information Technology, Ulticom, Wind River and World45. For more information on customer and ISV support of the Sun Netra CP3260 and CP3220 ATCA blade servers, please visit: http://sun.com/netra/cp3260/perspectives.xml and http://sun.com/netra/cp3220/perspectives.xml. For more information on ISV endorsements for Sun's ATCA products, please visit: http://www.sun.com/products-n-solutions/hw/networking/atca/testimonials.jsp Product Availability The Sun Netra CP3260 ATCA blade server powered by UltraSPARC T2 processors and the Sun Netra CP3220 ATCA blade server powered by AMD Opteron processors are planned to be available in December. The Sun Netra 10G ATCA blades will also be available within the CT900 10G ATCA server. For more information on the Sun Netra CP3260 and CP3220 ATCA blade servers, please visit: http://sun.com/netra/cp3260 and http://sun.com/netra/cp3220. To learn more about the Sun Netra CT900 10G ATCA server and Sun's entire Netra ATCA blade server family, please visit: http://www.sun.com/atca. About Sun Microsystems, Inc.Sun Microsystems develops the technologies that power the global marketplace. Guided by a singular vision -- "The Network is the Computer" -- Sun drives network participation through shared innovation, community development and open source leadership. Sun can be found in more than 100 countries and on the Web at http://sun.com. Sun, Sun Microsystems, the Sun logo, Netra, Solaris and The Network Is The Computer are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All SPARC trademarks are used under license and are trademarks or registered trademarks of SPARC International, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Products bearing SPARC trademarks are based upon an architecture developed by Sun Microsystems, Inc. AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, AMD Opteron and combinations thereof are trademarks or registered trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Press Release Finder
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