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Rackable Systems Inc. Leverages Next-Generation AMD Opteron Processors for Data Center Efficiency

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Rackable Systems Inc., a provider of servers and storage products for large-scale data centers, has announced the adoption of the Next-Generation AMD Opteron processors. This move enables the company to expand its range of server and storage solutions designed to achieve outstanding value per watt per square foot for the data center. The company's customers, including Amazon.com, Deutsche Bank, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Toshiba America Electronic Components, and Yahoo!, have come to expect high performance and low power consumption from Rackable Systems' solutions. The adoption of Next-Generation AMD Opteron processors paves the way for greater efficiency in dual- and quad-core computing, according to Giovanni Coglitore, chief technology officer at Rackable Systems.

Key Takeaways:

  • Rackable Systems Inc. is a provider of servers and storage products for large-scale data centers, serving customers across various sectors, including e-commerce, financial services, government, technology, and the Internet.
  • The company has announced the adoption of Next-Generation AMD Opteron processors, designed to provide greater efficiency in dual- and quad-core computing.
  • Entities affiliated with Parthenon Capital own approximately 42% of Rackable Systems.
  • The company relies on contract electronics manufacturers, primarily Sanmina-SCI and SYNNEX, to produce its servers.
  • Microsoft accounts for about 14% of Rackable Systems' sales, a strategic customer with significant market influence.
  • The adoption of Next-Generation AMD Opteron processors will enable Rackable Systems to expand its range of server and storage solutions, achieving outstanding value per watt per square foot for the data center.

Statistics:

  • Rackable Systems' shares were up 6% after announcing the adoption of Next-Generation AMD Opteron processors.
  • The Next-Generation AMD Opteron processors offer improved efficiency in dual- and quad-core computing.
  • The processors are designed for use across Rackable Systems' broad range of thermally efficient rack-mount and hybrid blade server designs.
  • Entities affiliated with Parthenon Capital own approximately 42% of Rackable Systems.
  • Microsoft accounts for about 14% of Rackable Systems' sales.

Sources:

  • M2 PressWIRE-28 August 2006-bellwetherreport.com: Bellwether Report.com is Observing Rackable Systems Inc.(C)1994-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:28082006

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