Delivering Breakthrough Performance, and Performance-Per-Watt
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. (March 30, 2009) - Rave Computer announced today that it now offers custom and off-the-shelf solutions based on Intel® Xeon® Processor 5500 Series. This break-through technology allows Rave Computer to better serve customer needs with solutions featuring intelligent performance, automated energy efficiency, and flexible virtualization.
The Intel Xeon processor 5500 series features an integrated memory controller and Intel QuickPath Interconnect Technology for bandwidth intensive applications, providing up to 25.6 GB/sec bandwidth per link. This new Intel microarchitecture features up to 18 slots of high-speed DDR3 memory, Hyper-Threading Technology, and Turbo Boost Technology for performance on demand.
"Rave's newest solutions feature the new Intel Xeon processor 5500 series, the industry's most innovative quad-core standard high volume server processor," said Karl Rosenberger, Sr. Product Manager, Rave Computer. "It allows us to offer differentiated products that deliver leading performance, energy efficiency, and virtualization capabilities to our customers."
- Up to 3.5x the bandwidth for technical computing
- Up to 2.25x performance for enterprise computing
- 2x software threads and performance boost on demand
- Highest system level performance/watt
- Lower system idle power
- Dynamically turns cores on/off meeting performance needs
- Ability to expand existing pools with Intel VT FlexMigration
- Unique capabilities for live VM migration over network
- Highest 2S virtualization scores for more VMs per server
To see examples of systems based on Intel Xeon processor 5500 series technologies, visit http://www.rave.com/products/general/nehalemEP.php
About Rave Computer Association, Inc.
Rave Computer Association, Inc., a privately held company based in Sterling Heights, Michigan, provides commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) computer solutions in a variety of platforms, including ruggedized AMD-, Intel®-, and SPARC®- based computer systems that utilize Microsoft®, Sun®, and Red Hat software suites. Rave Computer also provides storage, backup, mobile, and custom solutions that meet customers' diverse requirements. Rave's unique services enable customers to enjoy tailored levels of customization and support that match their needs. Visit www.rave.com for more information, or call (800) 966-7283.
Rave Computer is an Intel® Channel Partner Premier Member
As a member of the Intel® Premier Partner Program, Rave is supported and recognized by Intel as a preferred source for Intel products and technologies. Backed by one of the biggest names in technology, Intel® Channel Partner Premier Members deliver custom IT solutions for a variety of consumer and business markets. Premier Members use industry-leading Intel® platform products coupled with a high level of innovation to create IT solutions specific to customers' needs. To maximize technology investment, Premier Members have access to training on the latest Intel products and solutions that are compatible with existing hardware and software solutions.
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