The Intel^® Xeon^TM Processor

The Intel^® Xeon^TM processor with Intel NetBurst^TM microarchitecture is designed to deliver superior performance, scalability, and value for the most demanding server and workstation applications. The Intel Xeon processor extends the bandwidth and performance-enhancing features of the Intel NetBurst microarchitecture with dual- (DP) and multi-processor (MP) support, providing even greater performance and productivity. Versatile systems based on the Intel Xeon processor are designed to deliver optimum business value for a wide range of business, data and high-performance computing (HPC) applications.

While the Intel Xeon DP (dual-processor) CPU is designed for dual-processor server and workstation platforms, the Intel Xeon MP (multi-processor) family is designed specifically for mid-tier servers performing key business functions such as collaboration, application serving, enterprise resource planning, and business intelligence. The Intel Xeon MP processor gives businesses the choice of scaling servers up to feature-rich 4-way, 8-way, and even greater configurations.

The Intel Xeon DP processor is now available with larger amounts of cache which allows headroom for peak workloads. The larger integrated cache means faster response times, increased support for more users, and enhanced scalability, especially for price-driven HPC clusters. The Xeon DP is designed specifically for multitasking environments, and provides outstanding performance for several multi-threaded applications.

Some key features of Intel Xeon processors include:

• Intel NetBurst microarchitecture delivers a number of innovative features including advanced speed system bus, Execution Trace Cache, and Rapid Execution Engine, as well as a number of enhanced features such as Advanced Transfer Cache, Advanced Dynamic Execution, enhanced floating-point and multimedia unit, and Streaming SIMD Extensions 2 (SSE2) & 3 (SSE3).
• Intel Chipset architectures optimized for Intel Xeon processors provide expandability and investment protection for future business growth by delivering a high-throughput, balanced platform with I/O and memory bandwidth to match the processor systems bus and support more server users and applications without compromising reliability.
• Xeon DP processors with larger cache sizes offer customers faster response times, increased support for more users, and enhanced scalability.
• The 90nm Intel Xeon DP enterprise processor with Intel EM64T (Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology) allows platforms to access larger amounts of memory. These processors support 64-bit extended operating systems from Microsoft, Red Hat and SuSE. Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology allows a 64-bit operating system to run both 64-bit and 32-bit software on the same machine.
• The Xeon MP offers an Integrated Three-Level cache architecture.

Aspen Systems, Inc. offers high-performance Beowulf clusters, servers, rackmounts and workstations built with the latest Intel Xeon processors. Our experience in creating Intel Xeon solutions means we can build the ideal high-performance system to meet your technical needs. Contact Aspen Systems sales if you are interested in or would like more information about Intel Xeon systems from Aspen.

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