Newsletter for 26 August 2010

Supermicro 4U Storage Server Features 72 Hot-swap SAS2 Drives
Supermicro have announced the latest addition to its Double-Sided Storage family, the SC417, that supports up to 72 hot-swap 2.5-inch SAS2 hard drives in a single 4U chassis, and up to 88 in upcoming JBOD configuration. While the previous maximum in the market was 48 drives in the front, Supermicro has added 24 more hot-swap drives in the rear of the SC417 to deliver nearly double the storage capacity.

AMD Sets New Mark in x86 Innovation with First Detailed Disclosures of Two New Core Designs
AMD have revealed new details on its two next-generation x86 processor core implementations. The two new designs, codenamed "Bulldozer" for high-performance PC and server markets, and "Bobcat" for low-power notebook and small form-factor desktop markets, were designed from the ground-up to address specific customer requirements and compute workloads.

Supermicro SuperServer 7046A-HR+F
Supermicro's SuperWorkstation Solutions support Intel's next-generation processors and chipsets. The Gold Level high-efficiency (93%+) power supply, advanced motherboard designs with high efficiency VRMs, and power-saving low-voltage DDR3 memory support keep these systems running cool, quiet, and efficiently.