Supermicro Optimizes Full Line of AMD-based Server, Blade, and Workstations for New...

Supermicro Optimizes Full Line of AMD-based Server, Blade, and Workstations
for New Six-Core Processors

New 2U Twin2 ("Twin Squared") with 48 Cores, 1U Twin and Quad Servers with 24
Cores Optimized for Six-Core AMD Opteron(TM) Processors

SAN JOSE, Calif., June 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Super Micro Computer, Inc.
(Nasdaq: SMCI), a leader in application-optimized, high performance server
solutions, today announced that its full range of A+ Server, SuperBlade(R) and
workstation platforms have been fully optimized to support the new Six-Core
AMD Opteron(TM) processors (code-named Istanbul). This comprehensive line of
solutions includes the new 2U Twin2 with four hot-swappable dual-processor
computing nodes which supports up to 48 processing cores, as well as 1U
Twin(TM) and quad-processor 1U servers which support up to 24 processing cores
in a 1U form factor.

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"Our six-core A+ solutions deliver great value to customers in all segments of
the server, blade and workstation marketplace," said Charles Liang, president
and CEO of Supermicro. "With a comprehensive selection of high-quality Server
Building Block Solutions(R) to choose from, Supermicro offers truly
application-optimized platforms. The leading system-level power efficiency of
our cutting-edge server designs enables us to offer earth-friendly solutions
with exceptional performance-per-watt capabilities that empower customers to
grow, adapt and scale as their business demands evolve."

"With their continued support of AMD64 technology, Supermicro is supplying the
channel with innovative, high-end solutions that deliver the cost and power
efficiencies customers need most," said Patrick Patla, Vice President and
General Manager, Server and Workstation division, AMD (NYSE: AMD). "AMD's
industry-defining multi-core technology and Direct Connect Architecture enable
superior overall system performance and efficiency, addressing the
compute-intensive demands of the high-performance market."

In addition to the many performance enhancements in Six-Core AMD Opteron
processors, Supermicro offers Six-Core A+ solutions with the following
high-performance design features:
-- 2U Twin2 designs: Provide four hot-plug DP nodes, up to 256GB memory,
12 hot-swap 3.5" drives, optional 20Gb/s InfiniBand and redundant
power
-- 1U Twin designs: Provide two DP nodes, up to 128GB memory and
optional
InfiniBand
-- Universal I/O designs: Provide flexible I/O customization and
investment protection
-- High memory capacity: 16 DIMM and 32 DIMM models with high capacity
memory support to dramatically improve memory and virtualization
performance
-- Dual Hyper-Transport(TM) technology link designs: Superior system
bandwidth and performance
-- Hyper-Transport Extension connector design: Helps to enlarge product
support scope with Hyper-Transport connection devices
-- High-efficiency VRMs: Save energy and reduce electricity costs
-- High-efficiency power supplies: Further increases overall system
power
savings

-- Up to 10 quad-processor (MP) or dual-processor (DP) Blades in a 7U
enclosure: Industry-leading density and power efficiency with up to
240
processor cores and 640GB memory per 7U enclosure

The full range of Six-Core Supermicro A+ solutions includes both DP and MP
servers and workstations in 1U, 2U, 4U, tower, and blade form factors. For
more detailed information on Supermicro's Istanbul solutions, please visit
www.supermicro.com/Istanbul/.

Supermicro Server Building Block Solutions(R) offer exceptional flexibility
and feature advantages. For more information on Supermicro's complete line of
server, workstation and blade solutions go to www.supermicro.com.

About Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI)

Supermicro emphasizes superior product design and uncompromising quality
control to produce industry-leading serverboards, chassis and server systems.
These Server Building Block Solutions provide benefits across many
environments, including data center deployment, high-performance computing,
high-end workstations, storage networks and standalone server installations.
For more information on Supermicro's complete line of advanced motherboards,
servers, and optimized chassis, visit www.supermicro.com, email
Marketing@supermicro.com or call the San Jose, CA headquarters at +1
408-503-8000.

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Supermicro, SuperBlade and Server Building Block Solutions are registered
trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.

SOURCE Super Micro Computer, Inc.

Michael Kalodrich, MichaelK@supermicro.com