Super Micro Computer Inc. showcased its data center and high-performance computing hardware at the Intel Developer Forum (IDF) 2010 at the Moscone Center West in San Francisco today. Specifically, Supermicro demonstrated two new 10G Ethernet switches along with its latest SuperServers, SuperWorkstations, Double-Sided Storage systems, TwinBlade† and new 42U SuperRack.
The new 10 GbE switches from Supermicro feature advanced switching capabilities. One is available in a 1U form factor for either standalone or top-of-rack deployments. The other is for integration into a SuperBlade system deployment, including systems using the new Supermicro TwinBlade.†
Supermicro Layer 3 switches enable connectivity to 10 GbE routers, servers, backbones, and data centers. A routing and protocol software suite ensures performance in even the enterprise-class networking environments.†
In addition, Supermicro president Charles Liang says the company’s new application-optimized 2U Twin2 servers provide “the best green technology advantages, including Platinum-level power supplies, advanced thermal cooling solutions, and high performance-per-watt. “These features include dual-port onboard 10 GbE, 6 Gb/s SAS2, up to 18 DIMM slots, and Universal I/O (UIO) interface to support up to three add-on cards in a 1U server to empower our customers to get the most out of their servers without dedicating extra resources,” says Liang.
Supermicro also used the IDF forum to show some future technology, including products optimized for Intel’s next-generation uni-processor Xeon platform (codenamed Bromolow).†
