Sun Microsystems unveiled its updated UltraSPARC T1 processor this week, touting multi-threading technology that cuts power use for ecological and economic benefit. The new chip, formerly code-named “Niagara,” will power Sun’s new line of Sun Fire servers, to be released by the end of the year. The T1 chips use the company’s “CoolThreads” multi-threading technology to take advantage of capabilities in the Solaris 10 operating system,.
Sun Hopes to Rise, Set on New UltraSPARC T1 Chip
Posted by: Jay Lyman November 14, 2005 10:50 AMSun Microsystems unveiled its updated UltraSPARC T1 processor this week, touting multi-threading technology that cuts power use for ecological and economic benefit. The new chip, formerly code-named “Niagara,” will power Sun’s new line of Sun Fire servers, to be released by the end of the year. The T1 chips use the company’s “CoolThreads” multi-threading technology to take advantage of capabilities in the Solaris 10 operating system,.