IBM this week revealed five new, higher-end, Opteron-based server systems for increased energy efficiency. The releases further highlight the company’s commitment to Advanced Micro Devices’ server processor products. IBM said its AMD-based server expansion, to include x86 blade servers with new IBM technology, will bolster its arsenal of x86 servers and blades, where IBM leads the server market. The company’s strategy follows similar moves by competitors Hewlett-Packard and Sun.
IBM Expands AMD-Based Server Offerings
Posted by: Jay Lyman August 1, 2006 11:00 AMIBM this week revealed five new, higher-end, Opteron-based server systems for increased energy efficiency. The releases further highlight the company’s commitment to Advanced Micro Devices’ server processor products. IBM said its AMD-based server expansion, to include x86 blade servers with new IBM technology, will bolster its arsenal of x86 servers and blades, where IBM leads the server market. The company’s strategy follows similar moves by competitors Hewlett-Packard and Sun.