Get details on the systems architecture of the Sun Fire X4140, X4240, and X4440 servers, and learn more about their key software components in a 52-page PDF. Sun Fire X4140, X4240, and X4440 servers provide a range of dense and scalable systems based on the latest quad- and six-core AMD Opteron processors.

Ideal for high-performance and mission-critical applications alike, these systems deliver scalable and manageable x64 computing in dense and serviceable rackmount enclosures with a choice of the Solaris OS, Linux, Microsoft Windows, and VMware virtualization software. Available in energy-efficient and compact 1U and 2U form-factors, these servers are generally discussed in the introduction of the Sun white paper with an overview of:

• Best-in-class performance: for example, the Sun Fire X4440 server supports up to four fourth-generation six-core AMD Opteron processors, for a maximum of 24 cores in a compact 2U chassis.

• Density capabilities: a 40-rack unit enclosure facilitates a single rack with up to 480 cores, 640 DIMM slots, 120 PCI Express slots, and can house up to 4.6 TB internally using 16 2.5-inch SAS drives or SATA solid state drives

• Extensive system expandability: feature either two or four processor sockets per system and provide memory configurations of either 128 GB or 256 GB (using 8 GB DIMMs), along with a maximum of 4.6 TB of internal storage. Four gigabit Ethernet ports are standard, as are five USB ports (two front, two back, one internal), and one video port (HD-15).

• Energy efficiency: AMD PowerNow! technology optimizes processor performance relative to the power consumed, and also offers features such as Independent Dynamic Core technology, Dual Dynamic Power Management, and AMD Smart Fetch, which allows cores to sleep while still providing full data access to other cores. Plus, variable-speed fans, effective internal drive carrier design, and front-to-back air flow in the chassis help to effectively cool the system.

• Enterprise-class high availability: redundant hot-swappable fans; redundant hot-swappable power supplies; RAID 0, 1, 1E, 10, 5, 5EE, 50, 6, and 60; hot-swappable internal drives; four integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports; on-board system management tools; etc.

• Integrated management: incorporates Integrated Lights Out Management (ILOM) service processor allowing administrators to monitor and manage systems remotely.

Content covered in this piece:

The Evolution of x64 Systems

• Sun Fire X4140, X4240, and X4440 Servers
• System Comparison
• A Choice of Operating Systems
• Support for Solid State Drives (SSDs)
• Innovative and Consistent System Design for the Datacenter

AMD Opteron Processor Technology

• Dual-Core AMD Opteron Processors
• Quad-Core AMD Opteron Processors
• Enhanced Quad-Core AMD Opteron Processors
• Fourth-Generation Six-Core AMD Opteron Processors

Server Architecture

• System-Level Architecture
• Sun Fire X4140 Server
• Sun Fire X4240 Server
• Sun Fire X4440 Server

Enterprise-Class Operating System and Management Software

• Solaris 10 OS Support
• Integrated Lights Out Management (ILOM)
• Sun xVM Ops Center

"Offering best-in-class performance, remarkable density, and extensive system expandability," the paper concludes, "Sun Fire X4140, X4240, and X4440 servers make the most of constrained datacenter resources."

More Information

Sun Fire X4140, X4240, and X4440 Server Architecture White Paper

Sun Fire X4140, X4240 and X4440 Options with Six-Core AMD Opteron Processors

Sun x64 Systems

Sun Ops Center

VMware Products

Sun Management Center [...read more...]

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