The Sun Fire 12K server is a high-end data center server that lets customers reduce acquisition and ongoing operating costs through more precise hardware selection. Supporting up to 52 UltraSPARC® III Cu 1.2-GHz processors and 288 GB of memory per domain, the Sun Fire 12K server is a strong choice for customers needing more power than is provided by the Sun Fire 6800 server but not requiring the massive system capacity of the Sun Fire 15K server. An ideal platform for server consolidation, mainframe rehosting, high-end technical computing, and data-intensive applications, the Sun Fire 12K server enables customers to deliver large-scale, mission-critical services at lower costs than competing solutions. To support future growth, the Sun Fire 12K server also provides a smooth upgrade path to the Sun Fire 15K server without disrupting service.
At a Glance
Key Applications
Key Industries
Education
Energy
Financial Services
Global Government
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Media and Entertainment
Retail
Communications
Key Features
Up to nine hot-swappable, interchangeable Uniboard CPU/memory boards
Cross-generational binary compatibility for systems and applications
Capacity
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Up to 52 UltraSPARC III Cu 1.2-GHz Processors.
Main Memory
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Up to 288 GB memory per domain with end-to-end data integrity
CPU/Memory Boards
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Up to nine hot-swappable, interchangeable Uniboard CPU/memory boards for easy,
dynamic resource provisioning
MaxCPU Boards
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Supports up to 8 MaxCPU boards, each with 2 processors
Availability
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Hot CPU upgrades, Online upgrades, Journaling file system, Redundant network connections, Redundant storage connections, Hardened operating system kernel, Hardened I/O drivers
Dynamic System Domains
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Up to 9 fifth-generation, fault-isolated Dynamic System Domains, which are fully reconfigurable while applications are running to minimize system downtime
Operating System
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Solaris 8, Solaris 9 and Solaris 10
Upgrades
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The Sun Upgrade Advantage Program (UAP) offers trade-in value for qualified Sun and competitive servers towards the purchase of replacement Sun Fire 12K servers. Whether upgrading one system or consolidating many systems to one, Sun UAP offers the flexibility to trade-in systems and receive credit towards the new Sun system purchased. Upgrades are also available for Sun Fire server system component upgrades including CPU/memory boards, and I/O assemblies.
