Date: 26-Nov-2009   URL: www.sun.com/servers/midrange/sunfire_e2900/index.xml

Sun Fire E2900 Server

No Longer Orderable. It is superceded by the next generation Sun SPARC Enterprise M5000 Server.


At a Glance

  • Massive performance: over 5x previous generation servers in the same footprint
  • New UltraSPARC IV+ processor based on 90nm technology at 1.95 GHz
  • Doubled memory capacity and over 30% faster I/O performance
  • Unique Dynamic Reconfiguration technology for online upgrades
  • Supports three generations of CPU boards in the same server, each running at its rated speed
  • Ideal for consolidation projects using Solaris Containers technology
  • Protect your systems at the point of sale with extended and upgraded warranty coverage from day 1 with SunSpectrum Support Services
  • Installation services that help you fully utilize the industry's most open platform, built on open source technologies and open standards

Key Applications

  • Business intelligence/data warehousing
  • IT infrastructure
  • Scientific engineering
  • Collaboration

Ideal for Consolidation & Virtualization

The Sun Fire UltraSPARC IV+ systems are an ideal choice for consolidating and virtualizing web tier environments, smaller databases and large-scale enterprise applications alike. The highly reliable, scalable software partitioning features of Solaris 10 containers increase utilization and efficiency for your data center and the binary compatibility and Solaris Application Guarantee make it a reality.

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Sun Fire E2900 Server Gallery

Sun Fire E2900 Server Gallery


Featuring the UltraSPARC IV+ Processor

Meet Sun's new UltraSPARC IV+ 64-bit processor, the fifth generation in our UltraSPARC processor family. Find out more about this technology and how it can help you protect your technology investment today and tomorrow.


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UltraSPARC IV+ Servers For Performance and Virtualization Find out about the superior performance of the industry's most upgradeable servers.


Experience the Savings

Sun Upgrade Advantage Program

Trade Up to UltraSPARC IV+ and Save: The Sun Upgrade Advantage Program (UAP) offers comprehensive trade-in programs for qualified Sun and competitive system upgrades to UltraSPARC IV+ servers with upfront trade-in discounts of up to 20%.

Take advantage of additional savings with new Sun UAP promotions including the Free Sun Fire E6900 or E25K Chassis Upgrade promotion, combine with the UAP UltraSPARC II Upgrade promotion, and save even more. There has never been a better time to upgrade and save!

 
 
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