Supermicro Launches SuperBlade(TM) at Computex 2007

Supermicro Launches SuperBlade(TM) at Computex 2007

June 06, 2007

Leading Density, Performance, and Efficiency

    TAIPEI June 6 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Super Micro
Computer, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMCI), a worldwide leader in
application optimized, high performance server solutions,
today announced the launch of its new SuperBlade(TM)
product line at Computex Taipei 2007, Hall 1, booths
C901-C906.  Supermicro's Server Building Block Solutions(R)
provide versatile configuration flexibility for the
enterprise, datacenter, high performance computing (HPC),
and office computing markets. The SuperBlade architecture
supports current and next generation processors at all
speeds. The first Supermicro dual-processor (2P) blade
servers support both quad-core and dual-core Intel Xeon(TM)
processors. 

    Compute Density: The SuperBlade 7U enclosure holds ten
2P or 4P compute blades in any combination and the
architecture supports both quad-core and dual-core CPUs
across all speed grades.  Six SuperBlade enclosures fit
into a 42U rack. This allows incredible scaling to 160 CPU
cores per 7U enclosure or 960 CPU cores per rack. A
14-blade configuration is coming soon.

    Performance: In addition to outstanding CPU
performance-per-watt benefits, the SuperBlade features
multiple integrated switch fabrics to optimize I/O
performance and connectivity.  High-speed, low-latency
infiniband switching (20Gb/s per port) is ideal for
clustering applications while two 10-external-port GbE LAN
switches provide optimum network connectivity.

    High Efficiency: Earth-friendly, high-efficiency (90%+)
power supplies and superior cooling significantly lower the
total cost of ownership (TCO).  2,800W to 7,500W redundant
(n+1) configurations provide high availability and
flexibility. 

    Ease of Use: Up to 90% cable reduction and 50%
rack-space savings greatly simplify installation while
saving cost and increasing reliability.  The integrated
chassis management module (CMM) with IPMI 2.0, KVM-over-IP,
and Virtual-Media-over-LAN provides remote access to all
compute blades, switches, power supplies, and cooling
fans.

    "Our SuperBlade(TM) designs implement the very
latest advancements in server technology, making them not
only perfect for enterprise applications, but also ideal
for HPC, data centers and office computing
environments," asserts Charles Liang, CEO and
president of Supermicro. "Taking modular computing to
another level, our high-density blades can be optimized for
a wide range of applications with exceptional
scalabililty."

    When equipped with Quad-Core Intel(R) Xeon(R) processor
5300 series, Supermicro's SuperBlade can provide its
customers with unprecedented new levels of performance and
flexibility. "The breakthrough performance per watt of
the Quad-Core Intel Xeon processors helps enable
Supermicro's innovative SuperBlade server to deliver
outstanding energy efficiency," said Diane Bryant,
Intel vice president and general manager of Intel's Server
Platforms Group.

    The Supermicro 2P blades support two/six SATA/SAS
hot-plug hard drives. Customers have the option to choose
either 2.5" or 3.5" hard drives. Up to 640GB of
memory is supported in a 7U enclosure using cost-effective
4GB DIMM modules.

    For detailed information on Supermicro's complete range
of application-optimized Server Building Block Solutions(R),
please visit http://www.supermicro.com .
 
    About Super Micro Computer, Inc.

    Established in 1993, Supermicro emphasizes superior
product design and uncompromising quality control to
produce industry-leading serverboards, chassis and server
systems. These mission-critical 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,
SuperServers, and optimized chassis, visit
http://www.Supermicro.com, email [e-mail]
or call the San Jose, CA headquarters at [phone].




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     Tony Keller
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