Features
Features and Benefits
Why does the Sun Fire X4270 server deliver the highest virtualization performance scores in its class? It ensures network connectivity for each
virtualized server with two Intel Xeon processor 5500 series CPUs, on-board
integrated GbE ports with Intel I/O Acceleration, 6 x8 PCI Express 2.0 slots,
and support for 10 GbE, SAS, and Fiber Channel via optional PCIe cards.
Performance
Feature
Function
Benefit
Highest Performance in class with two Intel® Xeon® processor 5500 series CPUs, DDR3 Memory, Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI), and PCI Express 2.0
Running multiple applications, this server delivers performance that is equal to or better than systems with four processors
Supports more users or transactions with less
Same services delivered with fewer servers
Save on capital and operational expenditures
Fits into existing power, cooling, and space limitations of the datacenter
Room for incremental growth
Adapts to changing business conditions
Intelligent Performance with Intel® Microarchitecture, Turbo Boost, and Hyper-Threading
Automatically adapts core frequency to changing workloads
Takes advantage of application threading for better system throughput
Turns off power to cores when not in use to conserver power
Quality of service does not degrade at peak load
Better response time in transactional services
Conserves power when not in use for lower energy costs and eco-friendly operation
Consolidation and Virtualization
Feature
Function
Benefit
Sixteen threads of execution
Large memory footprint with a possible 144GB1 capacity
Six PCIe 2.0 slots with a bandwidth of 16GB/s2
Large storage footprint
Each virtual server has just the right amount of compute, memory, I/O, and storage capacity
No degradation of service due to virtualization
Industry Leading Reliability and Expandability
Feature
Function
Benefit
Hot-swappable HDDs
Performance for I/O-bound applications and redundancy for mission-critical data
Increases performance and availability
Eighteen memory slots DDR3 memory ECC and ChipKill Speeds up to 1333 MHz
Supports memory-intensive applications
Delivers significantly better memory performance (bandwidth and latency)
ECC provides automatic single-bit error correction
ChipKill enables the system to run in the event of a DRAM chip failure
Improves application performance for memory-sensitive applications
ECC helps to ensure data integrity
ChipKill improves system availability
Integrated Quad Gigabit Ethernet
Outstanding network I/O performance
Increased network availability when installed in failover configurations
Increases network efficiency, flexibility, and availability
PCI Express 2.0 slots
Doubles bandwidth over previous generation and allows connectivity to additional network or storage while supporting full CPU path bandwidth
Flexibility to meet evolving business and application requirements Allows you to take full advantage of emerging trends in I/O
Energy Efficiency
Feature
Function
Benefit
Intel Xeon processors with Intel Intelligent Power Technology, combined with Sun's energy-efficient system design
Automatically puts processors and memory into the lowest power state to meet the current workload while minimizing impact on performance
Compact form factor, large memory, and fast I/O allow you to replace highly populated racks with fewer servers
Big savings in energy costs
Fits within the datacenter's existing power, cooling, and space limitations
Operating System and Management Environment
Feature
Function
Benefit
Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) for Remote Management
Remote management with full
Keyboard, Mouse, Video, Storage (KVMS)
Remote media capability (floppy, CD, etc.)
Full DMTF CLI
Browser UI for control of the system through a graphical interface
IPMI 2.0 compliant for management and control
SNMP v1, V2c, V3 for system monitoring
Monitor and report system and component status on all FRUs
All management that does not require physically touching the system can be performed remotely
Easily integrates into your existing management environment by supporting industry standards
ILOM is a core part of system, there is no additional charge for this functionality as is the case with some other vendors
Compact Flash
OS boot support
Enhances security - non removable media - internally accessible only
Reduces power and cooling requirements
Does not need an internal SAS HBA and so frees up a PCIe slot for other purposes
Runs applications on:
Solaris 10
OpenSolaris
Linux (RHEL and SLES)
Microsoft Windows
VMware
Run applications on an industry-standard platform running the operating system of your choice
Maximize application performance with the most appropriate operating system
Ease the transition to 64-bit computing
Maximize your IT investment by standardizing hardware to reduce required training and spares
Integration with third-party System Management tools
Sun Installation Assistant (SIA)
Third-party integration allows easy integration of new systems into your existing management environment
SIA helps you install supported Linux and Microsoft Windows operating systems easily
Required and optional drivers, tools, and licenses are all put together in one package Sun servers are easily deployed in brown-field environments, significantly reducing switching costs
SIA simplifies and accelerates installation
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1 144GB is with 8GB DIMMs and is post-RR
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