Super Micro Computer (Supermicro) has launched a range of A+ Server, SuperBlade and workstation platforms optimised for six-core AMD Opteron processors and based on the new AMD SR5690 and SP5100 chipsets.
The company claims the new products to enhance performance with PCI-Express 2.0 to double I/O throughput and reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) with high-efficiency (93%+) Gold Level power supplies.
According to Supermicro, the new line of A+ platform design features: GPU-optimised designs, which supports up to four double-width GPUs along with two CPUs and up to three additional high-performance add-on cards; 6Gb/s SAS 2.0 designs that support four-socket and two-socket server and workstation solutions with double the data throughput of previous generation storage architectures; and universal I/O designs provide flexible I/O customisation and investment protection.
In addition, the A+ platforms also feature QDR InfiniBand support option; 16 DIMM models with memory support to improve memory and virtualisation performance, high-efficiency VRMs; and up to 10 quad-processors or dual-processor blades in a 7U enclosure.
Charles Liang, president and CEO of Supermicro, said: Supermicro’s new six-core A+ server, blade and workstation solutions with PCI-Express 2.0 deliver outstanding performance and value to customers in all segments of the marketplace. This new line of high-quality Server Building Block Solutions supports advanced high-performance features including optimisation for GPU computing, 6Gb/s SAS 2.0 storage, and 40Gb/s QDR InfiniBand connectivity.
The full range of six-core Supermicro A+ platforms includes both DP and MP servers and workstations in 1U, 2U, 4U, tower, and blade form factors.
