The Sun Blade 8000 P Modular System is the second platform to be introduced in Sun's blade server family. Like its relative, the Sun Blade 8000 System, it shares a similar modular architecture featuring separate hot-pluggable modules for processing, I/O, networking, system management, and infrastructure (PSUs, fans). The System's 10 maximum hot-pluggable Sun Blade X8400 Server Modules -- each featuring four dual-core Opteron processors with up to 64 GB (PC3200) memory, 64 Gbps of I/O throughput and two optional SAS or SATA hot-swappable HDDs -- deliver incredible scalability.
The Sun Fire X4500 Server caught the eye of e WEEK reviewers who praised the unit's storage capabilities. Victor Loh reports writes that eWEEK found the Sun Fire X4500 "... packs an impressive processing and storage punch."
A new rack accessory is available that will increase the depth of the cabinets by 10 centimeters, allowing more space for cabling in the back. The rack extender accessory can be installed on Sun Rack 900-38, Sun Rack 1000-38, and Sun Rack 1000-42.
Prices have been reduced on Sun Fire V490-E25K systems and 1.8GHz UltraSPARC IV+ Uniboards. This price reduction gives customers a greater price-and-performance ratio.
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