The success of ARM-based processors in mobile phones and tablets has had a tectonic
effect across numerous IT markets, but one of their most intriguing opportunities is
in data centers. It seems contradictory that a CPU architecture designed for power
efficiency and lightweight applications would be considered for compute-intensive
environments. However, innovations in clustering, grid, fabrics and other areas have set the stage for so-called “micro-server” solutions from newcomers including Calxeda and Marvell, and piqued the interest of major players like Dell and HP.
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AMD ARMs for Data Center Brawl
Posted by: Charles King November 6, 2012 05:00 AMThe success of ARM-based processors in mobile phones and tablets has had a tectonic
effect across numerous IT markets, but one of their most intriguing opportunities is
in data centers. It seems contradictory that a CPU architecture designed for power
efficiency and lightweight applications would be considered for compute-intensive
environments. However, innovations in clustering, grid, fabrics and other areas have set the stage for so-called “micro-server” solutions from newcomers including Calxeda and Marvell, and piqued the interest of major players like Dell and HP.