Sun Ultra 27 Workstation

At a Glance

• Powered by Intel Xeon processor 3500 series, running up to 3.3GHz
• Supports NVIDIA Quadro FX 5800 graphics accelerator card
• Compatible with more operating systems than any workstation in its class
• Pre-installed with Sun software development tools
• Backed worldwide by Sun Services

Key Applications

• Software development
• Electronic design automation (EDA)
• Mechanical computer-aided design (MCAD)
• Scientific visualization

World Record Performance

The Sun Ultra 27 workstation is the fastest single-socket system in the world for floating-point operations. [2]

Processing Punch

The Sun Ultra 27 Workstation features Intel's most advanced chip architecture to date--the Intel Xeon processor 3500 series. For maximum performance, Sun's new system can make use of the highest frequency version of the processor (3.3GHz). The new microprocessor also speeds compute-intensive jobs with these features:

• High-bandwidth, low-latency QuickPath Interconnect
• Integrated memory controller reduces latency
• Three DIMM channels for higher memory bandwidth
• New 1333MHz DDR3 memory boosts bandwidth and shrinks power consumption
• ECC memory protects mission-critical datasets
• Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT), up to eight threads
• Improved memory hierarchy with new L3 cache
• Intel Quick Boost Technology increases processor frequency as needed

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The Power of NVIDIA Graphics

The Sun Ultra 27 Workstation can accommodate four types of graphics accelerator cards from NVIDIA, the worldwide leader in visual computing. The cards range from the entry-level Quadro FX 380 to the high-end Quadro FX 5800, which offers 4GB of GDDR3 memory and DisplayPort, the most advanced display connector in the industry.

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Supports More Operating Systems

By supporting more operating systems than any workstation in its class, the Sun Ultra 27 Workstation gives administrators maximum flexibility. In addition to Solaris, Linux, and Windows Vista, the Sun Ultra 27 Workstation supports Windows Server 2008, enabling SMB customers to use the system as a tower server.