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Sun announces multiple blade and rack systems based on the Quad-Core AMD Opteron processor. Building on Sun's momentum in the x86 server market, these systems enable customers to take advantage of Sun's unique systems design approach built around the power of Solaris 10 OS, Windows, Linux, VMware, and Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors.

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Quad-Core AMD Opteron Processors
Extraordinary performance and efficiency in a consistent thermal envelope, thanks to a native core design like no other.
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Extraordinary performance and efficiency in a consistent thermal envelope, thanks to a native core design like no other.
Data Center Efficiency
Learn about the AMD Opteron Processor advantage in your Data Center.

World Class Performance

  • Leading performing Quad-Core and High Efficiency Dual Core AMD Opteron processors
  • Fastest AMD processors
  • Hardware assisted virtualization through AMD Virtualization
  • Less bottlenecks, more efficient with AMD's Direct Connect Architecture
  • Seamless upgradeability from Dual Core to Quad Core
  • Runs Solaris, Linux, Windows, and VMware operating systems to match your application needs

Unmatched Density

  • Supports up to 16 CPU cores, 128 GB of memory (32 DIMMs), over 1 TB of disk storage (8 HDDs), 4 GbE ports and 6 PCIe slots
  • First and only 4-socket AMD Opteron server in 2-RU form factor

Unparalleled Energy Efficiency

  • Energy efficient design to save on power and cooling costs
  • Optimal flow design with front to back cooling
  • AMD PowerNow! optimizes power consumption and heat dissipation
  • Improve performance and power management utilizing AMD's Dual Dynamic Power Management
  • Enhance energy efficiency with AMD CoolCore Technology

Simplified Management & Serviceability

  • Integrated Lights Out Manager standard on all systems
  • System management can be done locally or remotely
  • Swappable components for quick and easy changeover
  • Redundant components to increase system uptime
  • Front accessible RAID-enabled hard drives

Sun x64 Systems: Now with Quad-Core processors!

  • Sun Fire X4240 Server
    2RU 2-socket x64 AMD Opteron system, with features to optimize massive virtualization and consolidation with over 2 TB's of storage.

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Sun announces multiple blade and rack systems based on the Quad-Core AMD Opteron processor
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