Date: 26-Nov-2009   URL: www.sun.com/servers/x64/x4170/index.xml

Sun Fire X4170 Server

The Sun Fire X4170 server is a versatile enterprise server that delivers high performance for your mission-critical applications, such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), and databases. Its compact, energy-efficient 1RU design delivers savings on electricity and space.

At a Glance

  • Rack-optimized (1RU) x64 server
  • One or two Intel® Xeon® Processor 5500 Series, Intel HyperThreading, and 18 memory DIMMs for maximum memory of 144GB1
  • Eight 2.5-inch drive bays that can support SAS Hard Disk Drives or Solid State Drives
  • Comprehensive and easy-to-use system management and monitoring built into every system
  • Choice of virtually any OS: Solaris, Linux, Windows, VMware
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Key Applications

  • Back office applications (databases, ERP, CRM)
  • IT infrastructure (security, DNS proxy, caching, firewall, gateway)
  • Billing and operational management systems for Internet and telecom infrastructure
  • Commercial HPC grid computing

World Record Performance

TThe Sun Fire X4170 posts leading score on compute-intensive SPECint2006 benchmark. 2

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Sun Fire X4170 Server Overview

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  • Startup Essentials
    Up to 42% discount on equipment for US based companies in business under 4 years with up to 150 employees, including affiliates.

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[1] 8GB DIMMS coming soon
[2] SPEC, SPECint are TM of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation. Results as of mm/dd/2008. For the latest, visit http://www.spec.org.

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