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Introducing Three New Dual-Core AMD Opteron™ Processors

Announcing three exciting additions to the Dual-Core
AMD Opteron™ processor family: the Dual-Core AMD Opteron processor Model 885, for four-way and eight-way enterprise-class servers; the Dual-Core AMD Opteron processor Model 285, for 2-way high-performance servers and workstations; and the Dual-Core AMD Opteron processor Model 185, for 1-way servers and workstations.

Not all dual-core processors are created equal. AMD has staked out a strong leadership position in dual-core processors that can outperform competing x86 processors while consuming considerably less power and emitting considerably less waste heat.
The AMD Opteron processor was designed from the ground up to be a native dual-core processor, and its advanced design and architecture give it several significant advantages.

First and foremost, it outperforms the competition in virtually every server-oriented benchmark and workload. Dual-Core AMD Opteron processors have taken top honors in comparison tests conducted by respected benchmarking organizations and hardware review publications. View the latest benchmarks at www.amd.com/opteronperformance

Second, it accomplishes this while consuming considerably less power, thanks in part to a design that integrates both processing cores and the memory controller on a single piece of silicon. The integrated memory controller provides several benefits to the system: one less power-hungry chip on each server motherboard or blade; CPU-speed communication between the CPUs and the memory controller; and elimination of the traditional bottleneck caused by the front-side bus.

Third, it emits less heat, giving the most performance-per-watt and the greatest rack density for a given cooling capacity.

Compare model numbers and features of single- and Dual-Core
AMD Opteron processors>>>

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HP Product Portfolio Features Servers, Blades and Workstation Solutions Powered by the Latest Dual-Core
AMD Opteron Processors

HP recently updated its extensive line of
AMD Opteron™ processor-based, industry-standard servers to help customers maximize the performance and value of their business-critical databases and applications. The HP ProLiant DL145 G2, DL385 and DL585 rack-based, density-optimized servers, and AMD Opteron processor-based server blades – the HP ProLiant BL25p, and BL45p are now available worldwide with the newest Dual-Core AMD Opteron processor Models 285 or 885, delivering the highest performance available today.

“Working together, HP and AMD have successfully garnered greater market penetration and global acceptance for AMD64 technology-based HP systems,” said Henri Richard, executive vice president and chief sales and marketing officer, AMD. “Our close relationship has evolved to today’s expansive consumer and commercial product lineup, driving a balanced computing market that ultimately benefits the end customer in both technology innovation and performance-per-watt competitiveness.”

Looking for the latest Dual-Core AMD Opteron processor-based computing power? Check out these systems:

HP ProLiant DL585	The HP ProLiant DL585 server now supports the new Dual-Core AMD Opteron processor Model 885, delivering increased performance leadership to customers. The DL585, a 4P/4U server, combines leading processor technology, best-in-class management and outstanding reliability features – ideal for large data center deployments.
HP ProLiant DL385	The HP ProLiant DL385 server delivers on HP’s history of design excellence with enterprise-class uptime and manageability while adding an even greater price-to-performance ratio than competitive systems. Outfitted with the new Dual-Core AMD Opteron processor Model 285, the 2U DL385 is ideal for a variety of rack deployments and applications.
HP ProLiant DL145 G2	The HP ProLiant DL145 G2 server is a maximum performance 2P/1U system that delivers deployment flexibility for large-clustered high-performance computing environments and general purpose compute requirements for corporate data centers and cost-conscious small and medium-size businesses. The DL145 G2 uses the new Dual-Core AMD Opteron processor Model 285.
HP ProLiant BL45p	The HP ProLiant BL45p, built on the new Dual-Core AMD Opteron processor Model 885, is a 4P server blade designed for enterprise availability and mission-critical applications. Like the BL25p, the system is engineered for enterprise performance and scalability and SAN storage capability. Also, by delivering optional Fibre Channel support for SAN implementations and clustering capabilities, customers can achieve improved data availability, easily scale capacity, realize management cost savings from consolidating disk resources and design a storage architecture that incorporates application, database and file serving solution functionality.
HP ProLiant BL25p	The HP ProLiant BL25p server blade also delivers the new Dual-Core AMD Opteron processor Model 285. Based on the HP BladeSystem p-Class architecture shared by all BL p-Class server blades, the BL25p is engineered for enterprise performance and scalability and SAN storage capability. Also, by delivering optional Fibre Channel support for SAN implementations and clustering capabilities, customers can achieve improved data availability, easily scale capacity, realize management cost savings from consolidating disk resources and design a storage architecture that incorporates application, database and file serving solution functionality.
HP xw9300 workstation	The HP xw9300 workstation delivers the computational performance, visualization power and I/O throughput to give you the time to try new ideas and techniques, work in real time, and spend less time waiting for your results. You can have it all. Run 32- and 64-bit applications simultaneously. With the HP xw9300 you don't have to compromise - existing 32-bit applications run at full performance and you choose to switch to 64-bit when you and your applications are ready.

Learn more about the extensive line of solutions from HP powered by the latest Dual-Core AMD Opteron processors with Direct Connect Architecture>>>

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Visit AMD at the LinuxWorld Conference & Expo, April 3-6, Boston, MA

LinuxWorld Conference & Expo is the world's leading and most comprehensive event focusing on Linux and Open Source solutions. LinuxWorld Conference & Expo is the best environment to discover, evaluate, learn, network and experience Linux/Open Source products and services first hand.

If you are attending the show, stop by the AMD Booth (#622) where we will be demonstrating our next-generation dual-core server and client solutions featuring silicon-based virtualization enhancements and DDR2 memory capabilities.

Learn more about LinuxWorld Conference & Expo>>>

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Plan Now to Join AMD at Server Blade Summit 2006

Server Blade Summit, the only worldwide conference and exhibition dedicated to the rapidly emerging server blade technology segment is scheduled April 18-20, 2006 in Garden Grove, CA. Come see keynotes on “Blades Beyond the Datacenter” and the “State of the Server Blade Industry” given by IBM and IMEX Research as well as a keynote by AMD’s Randy Allen, corporate vice president of the Server and Workstation Division in the Microprocessor Solutions Sector, on how Blade servers combined with virtualization technology will revolutionize the enterprise datacenter and discuss how these new developments will influence future directions for blade servers and virtualization over the next several years.

Don’t forget to visit us in booth #304 and see the latest AMD Opteron processor-based Blade servers offered by our partners.

Get more information on Server Blade Summit 2006 now>>>

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AMD and Microsoft Webinar on running your SAP environment on 64-bit Windows Server

With the 2005 introduction of SAP on Microsoft Windows 64-bit Extended Edition or Microsoft Windows Server 2005, companies are now looking at high-performance computing solutions with more flexibility based on Windows 64 and industry-standard x86 servers. This combination is delivering the functional and performance needs of our customers and can help lower TCO.

In this webinar, AMD and Microsoft will show you how SAP on Microsoft and AMD64 technology is helping customers optimize their SAP infrastructure. You’ll get a detailed overview of the new possibilities when running your solutions on Microsoft – and take advantage of all the features available in 64-bit computing environments. In addition, you’ll learn how AMD, SAP, and Microsoft have helped companies make the transition from 32-bit to 64-bit computing. Finally, you’ll learn how AMD enables the move to cost effective 64-bit solutions.

By attending this webinar you will learn:

• 64-bit Windows is a platform for enterprise critical processes
• The experiences of customers who have migrated to SAP on Windows 64
• Impact of Dual-Core AMD Opteron™ Processors on SAP scalability
• Benefits, performance and availability of servers for SAP on Windows 64

Register to view the new AMD and Microsoft Webinar on running your SAP environment on 64-bit Windows Server>>>

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Tyan Announces Commitment to New Personal Super Computers for Mass Production

Tyan recently announced plans for a new personal super computer targeted at researchers and developers. The Tyan Typhoon PSC offers high-performance computing power in a small, desktop sized system (14" x 12.6" x 26.7"). Features include:

• Single- or Dual-Core AMD Opteron 200 Series processors
• Support for up to four (4) nodes with one or two processors
• Up to 64GB of DDR400/333 Registered memory
• Eight (8) Gigabit Ethernet ports integrated for network expansion options
• Up to four (4) Serial ATA HDD devices supported
• Four (4) built-in EPS12V 350W power supplies with PFC

"Single- and Dual-Core AMD Opteron processors with Direct Connect Architecture have been applied and proven in many different customer environments, including those running enterprise-class solutions, as well as in the clustering community at large," said Randy Allen, corporate vice president, Server and Workstation Division, AMD (NYSE: AMD). "The Typhoon PSC can achieve phenomenal performance for many science and research applications by leveraging the strengths of AMD64 technology, which provides native dual-core computing, unrivalled x86 processor performance and leading-edge power management."

Check out features and benefits of the AMD Opteron processor-based Typhoon PSC now>>>

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