Super Micro Computer, a producer of serverboards, chassis and server systems, has launched a new lineup of uni-processor (UP) server building blocks optimized for the Intel Xeon processor (Lynnfield) 3400 series. This new line of UP server platforms features up to 32GB DDR3 memory and PCI Express 2.0 support with optional on-board 6Gb/s SAS 2.0 and IPMI 2.0 remote management.
The company introduced ten new SuperServer models based on six new serverboards. According to the company, these models range from the short-depth (14) 5016I-MR, based on the X8SIL serverboard, to the high-density 1016I-M6F, which supports up to eight hot-plug 6Gb/s SAS hard drives and onboard IPMI 2.0 remote server management.
In addition to eight 1U SuperServer models, Supermicro is also introducing the mini-tower SuperServer 5036I-IF, which supports four add-on cards, up to 32GB Registered DDR3 memory, dual Gigabit LAN ports, and four 3.5 drive bays with RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10. The whisper-quiet (25dB) 5036I-IF provides integrated IPMI 2.0 (optional) through a dedicated LAN port to support both Virtual Media over LAN and KVM-over-LAN.
The company added that with 300-watt power supply, this server includes design features for easy installation, including a 90-degree pivoting hard disk drive cage.
Charles Liang, president and CEO of Supermicro, said: These new platforms can boost performance more than 50% compared to the previous generation of single-processor server platforms. By combining our high-efficiency Gold Level (up to 93%) power supplies and optimized cooling systems with 90%-efficient VRMs, these new UP SuperServers can sharply reduce power consumption and total cost of ownership (TCO).”
Boyd Davis, general manager of marketing in Intel’s Server Platforms Group, said: With today’s launch of the 1U SuperServers powered by the Intel Xeon processor 3400 series, Supermicro is offering a compelling solution to meet customer’s needs. Based on Intel’s highly integrated new two-chip solution, these server platforms boost performance and consume less power, so customers get more and pay less in energy costs.
