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Next-Generation AMD Opteron™ Processors Power New Line of Open Source Systems Server and Storage Solutions
New AMD Processor-Based Product Line Offers Long-Term Solution with Enhanced Performance-Per-Watt
Sunnyvale, CA -- August 15, 2006 --Open Source Systems, formerly Open Source Storage, a leading provider of enterprise server and storage solutions for mission critical business data centers, announced today it will incorporate Next-Generation AMD Opteron™ processors into its new server and storage product line. With today’s announcement, OSS customers will continue to benefit from AMD’s recognized leadership in x86 dual-core processing performance and energy cost-savings for multi-processor capable servers and workstations.
“Our new line of double-density Gemini servers will usher in a new era of ultra-dense, power efficient, data center workhorses.” Said Eren Niazi, CEO and Founder of Open Source Systems.” With 2 discrete servers in each system, you can run 2 separate operating systems within one form factor. This is especially beneficial for our customers who need to run Windows® and Linux® concurrently. You also have the ability for multiple RAID configurations, all while significantly reducing power consumption and ambient noise.”
“We are very excited about the performance enhancements of the Next-Generation AMD Opteron processor, with energy-efficient DDR2 memory and outstanding AMD PowerNow!™ technology capabilities,” said Jared Giles, Director of Marketing, Open Source Systems. “With planned seamless upgradeability to quad-core made possible with Socket F (1207), we are able to provide a stable computing platform on a consistent power roadmap, delivering the outstanding performance that our customers deserve."
OSS’ new product line will also leverage hardware-enabled virtualization solutions using AMD-Virtualization™ (AMD-V™) technology to improve business functionality and flexibility. Founded on AMD’s innovative Direct Connect Architecture, AMD-V enhances all aspects of x86-based virtualization to increase performance with multi-core capabilities and fast memory access, while simplifying virtualization software and reducing CPU overhead.
OSS’ new product line will also leverage hardware-enabled virtualization solutions using AMD-Virtualization™ (AMD-V™) technology to improve business functionality and flexibility. Founded on AMD’s innovative Direct Connect Architecture, AMD-V enhances all aspects of x86-based virtualization to increase performance with multi-core capabilities and fast memory access, while simplifying virtualization software and reducing CPU overhead.
Next-Generation AMD Opteron processors deliver further performance-per-watt enhancements and added business capabilities by enhancing efficient dual-core capabilities, low-power/high-bandwidth DDR2, AMD Virtualization support, and quad-core ready Socket F (1207). Additionally, with planned seamless upgradeability from dual-core to quad-core in the same thermal infrastructure, improving memory RAS, and helping reduce platform costs through DDR2 DIMM memory technology, OSS customers can expect to be able to leverage existing investments for a reduced total costs of ownership (TCO).
Currently, 90 of the top 100 and more than 55 percent of the top 500 of the Forbes Global 2000 companies or their subsidiaries use AMD64 technology. Companies that have recently joined these growing ranks include Mattel, McDonald’s, and Air France/KLM amongst others.
About Open Source Systems, Inc.
Open Source Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of high performance, rapidly deployed and cost effective data center solutions for enterprise, commercial, government, entertainment and academic customers. Founded as Open Source Storage in 2001 by Eren Niazi, OSS has been providing high-end server and storage solutions for data centers worldwide. The company tailors its systems to meet or exceed customers' large-scale data center needs with solutions designed for the constant demands of today's most mission-critical applications. Open Source Systems is recognized for quality throughout the industry for providing systems that are reliable, robust, and scale to meet the ever-increasing demand for computing horsepower.
AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, AMD Opteron, AMD PowerNow!, AMD Virtualization, AMD-V, and combinations thereof, are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Other names are for informational purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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