Enhanced SPARC Enterprise M3000 Server

The newly available enhanced SPARC Enterprise M3000 server from Sun and Fujitsu comes with the new quad-core 2.75GHz SPARC64 VII processor that offers 23 percent greater performance than its predecessor, the companies say. The upgraded SPARC M3000 system is an entry-level server with the RAS features of mid-range and high-end servers and can be used to consolidate multiple low-end systems to save money and space.

The single-socket M3000 offers the above mentioned 2.75 GHz quad-core SPARC64 VII processor, plus DDR2 memory with up to 64 GB using 8 GB, 667 MHz DIMMs, faster system clock running at 306MHz, and faster interconnect to the Jupiter System Controller at 1224MHz. The original version of the M3000 had a 2.52 GHz quad-core SPARC64 VII and a maximum of 32 GB of memory using 4 GB DDR2 memory modules. The higher frequency combined with its faster system memory provides the increase in performance for this upgraded server.

Customers can consolidate multiple entry-level servers into the M3000's compact 2U chassis and realize savings in not only physical space but in energy consumption and cooling costs. In addition, the enhanced SPARC Enterprise M3000 server improves the ratio of energy consumption to application throughput by up to 13 percent compared to the previous version, the companies report, helping customers further reduce their environmental footprint.

Part of Fujitsu and Sun's comprehensive line of servers that includes the SPARC Enterprise M4000, M5000, M8000 and M9000 servers, the SPARC Enterprise M3000 are available directly from Fujitsu and Sun and their authorized resellers. Both Fujitsu-branded and Sun-branded SPARC Enterprise servers will be marketed worldwide. All features are identical.

"SPARC Enterprise M3000 is the best-suited entry-level server for all-around system use. It offers high performance and RAS features suited for mission-critical systems in a green form factor, compact and power efficient," said Noriyuki Toyoki, corporate vice president of Fujitsu. "With the new SPARC64 VII processor, SPARC Enterprise M3000 servers provide even more distinguished application performance and will allow customers to grow their business performance significantly."

Oracle officials touted the systems capabilities in running their latest Oracle Database software.

"We performed extensive testing of Oracle Database 11g Release2 on Enterprise M3000 servers running Solaris 10," said Andy Mendelsohn, senior vice president of database server technologies at Oracle. "Customers can be assured that the SPARC Enterprise M3000 server runs Oracle Database 11gR2 with high performance and reliability at lower cost."

An overview of its features and benefits:

Mainframe-Class RAS Features

Extended System Control Facility (XSCF) monitoring and control capability
Fault isolation
End-to-end ECC and Extended ECC protection for memory
Predictive self-healing
Instruction-level retry
Dynamic L1 and L2 cache way degradation
Hot-swappable disk drives, power supply units, and cooling fan trays

Increased Performance

New 2.75-GHz SPARC64 VII processor
Up to 64GB main memory
Four Gigabit Ethernet ports
Two-lane SAS port

Highly Scalable and Expandable

Supports up to four SAS disks for up to 1.2 TB internal storage
Four low-profile PCIe slots in a 2RU form factor
Two-lane SAS port available for additional storage connectivity

Room to Grow Within the M-Series Portfolio

Most affordable M-series server, starting at $14,795 (includes 8 GB of memory, two 146 GB disks, and a DVD drive)
Same management platform as other M-series servers flattens learning curve
M3000 server will inherit speed jumps planned for the entire M-series
Long extended roadmap with speed bumps planned for the entire M-series
Scale horizontally, diagonally, or vertically as necessary

Out-of-the-Box Deployment and Future-Proofing

Full compatibility with earlier Solaris applications
Upgradability within the same footprint
Safe application portability (fits into existing environment)
On-board ports and disks allow fast integration

More Information

Sun SPARC Enterprise M3000 Server Product Page

M3000 Server Architecture White Paper

Tour the Enhanced M3000

Accelerate Enterprise Applications and Reduce Cost with the Enhanced M3000 - Video

15% Trade-in Allowance for Upgrading to M3000 [...read more...]

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