Smooth-Stone, an Austin, Texas-based startup that’s looking to improve data center efficiency with computer servers that feature non-traditional chip architectures, announced today that it has raised $48 million to develop ARM-based servers. The funds come from a mix of VCs and technology companies, most notably ARM, which has a vested interest in seeing its low-power […]
IBM Power 7: A Smart Grid Processor?
This week, IBM unveiled the Power7 processor which will show up in four server models set to start shipping within the next few weeks. Mind you, the release of a faster, more powerful and energy efficient chip isn’t earth-shattering news…
Low-Power Processors in x86 Rack Servers Examined
AMD and Intel are locked in a battle for datacenter and these days that means pumping out processors that make easy work of workloads in an enery efficient manner. Anandtech takes a look at how the chipmakers fare in…
AMD Opteron HE: Istanbul Targets Energy Efficiency
AMD released six-core Opteron HE processors today that promise to up the performance per watt ante. Currently shipping in 2-,4- and 8-processor HP ProLiant servers, the new Istanbul chips boast an nice percent performance per watt boost over their…
Samsung to Ship Green, 32GB DDR3 Server RAM
Low-power processors, SSD’s, 80-Plus power supplies… There are many ways to make your servers run leaner, and now Samsung is adding another. The company’s new 50nm, 32GB DDR3 module operates at 1.35 volts and claims a 20 percent typical lower…
Dell's Shortcut to Virtualization
Today Dell made of flurry of virtualization related announcements. Among the most intriguing are two, quasi-turnkey virtual infrastructure packages, one for full-fledged datacenters and another for SMBs: Data Center Virtualization Configuration: The unified virtualization platform with pre-configured architectures combines Dell…
Does Energy Star for Computer Servers Hate Virtualization?
Well, maybe not hate but a seething indifference definitely. First, some perspective.If you buy a new household appliance and power consumption is a concern, you look for the Energy Star label. Simple.For IT managers, it’s not that easy.The EPA expanded…
HP Expands Eco Solutions with AMD Istanbul, Energy Star 5.0 PCs
…Eco Solutions being the actual name of a slate of IT products and services that they offer. Today, HP announced that they have expanded the program by offering 22 efficient ProLiant G6 product lines, double of what they had before….
Supermicro Debuts Energy Efficient Storage Servers Chassis
So SSDs may be out of your price range but you still want your storage arrays to be energy efficient, right? Supermicro has the 1U, 2U, 3U or 4U chassis for you. The company has outfitted its new barest…
Green IT Glossary: 80 Plus Power Supply
What is 80 Plus? If you have been eying components for a new PC or server build, or perused the spec sheets on some systems destined for your datacenter or server room, you likely came across the term 80 Plus….
