Appro Unleashes Xeon-based XtremeBlade Solution

Appro, a leading provider of high-performance enterprise computing systems, announced support for the new 64-bit Intel Xeon processor with 2M L2 cache to Appro HyperBlade, 1U and 2U servers to improve performance beyond GHz. These versatile servers are highly scalable for cluster solutions, offering improved power and performance for enterprise customers to help build a comprehensive infrastructure. The new Intel Xeon processor with 2M L2 cache supports the latest technologies available, such as Intel EM64T, PCI Express I/O and graphics, to provide the outstanding server performance and scalability required for next-generation data centers. It will also improve reliability by supporting server RAS features, better memory flexibility with DDR2 memory, as well as offering lower power consumption by supporting demand-based switching. "Now, Appro server solutions, with the support of 32- and 64-bit applications in the same platform, revolutionary PCI Express interface, remote management capabilities and high-speed interconnect options, provide improved processing power and performance for the enterprise and high-performance computing market," said John Lee, Director of Product Marketing of Appro. "The 64-bit Intel Xeon processor with 2M L2 cache is a perfect fit for Appro, offering cluster solutions with High-speed interconnect options," said Jerry Braun, product line manager for Intel's Digital Enterprise Group. "This is a great example of how companies can combine their design expertise with Intel technology to deliver the most reliable and scalable Intel-based solutions for their customers."