The UltraSPARC T2 processor is the industry's first "system on a chip," packing the most cores and threads of any general-purpose processor available, and integrating all the key functions of a server on a single chip: computing, networking, security, and input/output (I/O).
The UltraSPARC T2 Plus processor, which is only available in Sun servers, extends these features by replacing the networking functionality with coherency links, enabling multi-socket system designs. Both processors benefit from tight integration with the Solaris operating system and with Sun's latest virtualization technologies.
At a Glance
- Powered by less than 95 watts (nominal) with less than 2 watts per thread, the UltraSPARC T2 processor boasts the most functionality, and lowest wattage per core and thread of any processor in its class
- Integrated multithreaded 10 Gb Ethernet networking (UltraSPARC T2 only)
- Integrated PCI Express I/O expansion
- Integrated floating point and cryptographic processing units per core
- Coherency links for multi-socket capability (UltraSPARC T2 Plus only)
Key Applications
- Single-socket (UltraSPARC T2) and up to 4-socket (UltraSPARC T2 Plus) rackmount and blade servers
- 3G/4G telco infrastructure
- WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) infrastructure
- Network infrastructure
- Servers for
- Web, middleware, and application tier workloads
- Business infrastructure, including ERP, CRM, database
- Virtualization and consolidation of a wide range of applications
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Virtual Tour
Have a look at the innovative UltraSPARC T2 Processor and explore its features and design in detail.
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