Supports Dual/Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® Processors 5000 Sequence

The Appro HyperBlade servers are best fit for highly-computational, memory intensive applications. It offers a great processing foundation for supercomputing clusters and customers that require a flexible density-optimized Hybrid Blade/1U server to support enterprise applications. The Appro HyperBlade, based on Intel Xeon Processor 5000 sequence, brings new advancements in memory, power, I/O, and security, optimizing the platform for the demands of multi-core processing. They provide up to three times the memory bandwidth and four times the capacity with fully buffered DIMM memory, boosting system responsiveness for data-intensive applications. The HyperBlade server uses the latest Intel® 5400 chipset and supports the latest technologies available such as Intel® EM64T, PCI Express, I/O and graphics to provide outstanding server performance and scalability required for next-generation data centers. The Appro HyperBlade is available in three cabinet sizes, each uniquely designed to address High-Performance Computing data center needs. Each HyperBlade node is an independent server with its own processors, memory, storage, network controllers, operating system and applications and can fit all cabinet sizes offering the ability to mix and match cluster building blocks.

Mid-Cluster Solution
The Appro Mid-Cluster is a great solution for customers who would like to continue with the standard 19” rack cabinet but are still concerned about space optimization in the data center. The Mid-Cluster supports up to 50 HyperBlade servers in a standard 42U cabinet. It contains five sub-racks stacked in a row housing 10 HyperBlade nodes in each sub-rack.

Appro Cluster Management Solution: High-Speed Interconnect and Operating Systems options
The Appro Cluster Management Solution is an outstanding hardware, software monitoring and management tool that gives you in-depth visual status on all hardware subsystems. It consists of Appro BladeDome Remote Management Software and the Appro Blade Command Center cluster management appliance. BladeDome delivers server management functions, reduces IT complexity and improves administration efficiency while lowering the total cost of ownership. It provides enhanced manageability by offering Optional Provisioning Manager allowing the IT administrator to rapidly, reliably, and remotely deploy operating systems, applications, patches, and more across all blade nodes simultaneously. The Appro Cluster Management Solution is designed for the Appro HyperBlade Clusters but is compatible with all of Appro’s server products delivering a cost-effective and simple solution for system administrators.

Features
Dual-Core or Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® Processors 5000 Sequence
Up to 50 nodes per rack cabinet
Up to 32GB ECC, Fully Buffered DDR2 - (8 DIMMs)
Up to 2.0TB SATA storage per node
One PCI-Express x16 slot
Power distribution built into cabinet
High-speed interconnects supported (Myrinet, Dolphin, Quadrics, and Infiniband)
Appro Cluster Management options
Choice of Windows® or Linux operating systems.

Intel® Xeon® Processors
Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5300 and 5400
- Boost HPC server performance increasing technical computing by up to 35%
- Delivers up to 25% more performance for mainstream 2P servers in the same platform, power, software, and cost profile as today’s leading enterprise solutions
- Pack more performance into small 2-way server form factors to minimize space

Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5100 and 5200
- Lower Total Cost of Ownership for applications licensed by core
- Delivering 50% larger cache, improved snoop filter, and up to 20% faster bus
- Packed with advanced system technology to complement the most powerful, energy efficient multi-core micro-architecture on the market
- Easy to cool with demonstrated benchmark leadership and unique reliability capabilities make these servers an easy choice for IT to standardize on

Intel® Extended Memory 64 Technology Processors - Allow platforms to access larger amounts of memory and will support 64-bit extended operating systems.

Hyper-Threading Technology - Increases system response time by extending system performance beyond GHz operation.

Fully buffered DIMM Memory - Increases capacity and memory bandwidth to keep pace with the processor and I/O performance enhancements

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology - Allows processors to adjust their operating speeds to meet varying performance needs, while balancing power consumption.

Benefits
Provides outstanding performance for a broad range of technical computing applications.
Offers advanced cooling technology that addresses individual blades as well as the entire architecture
Flexible, modular scalable blade architecture for rapidly changing environment
Blades servers can fit all cabinet sizes offering the ability to mix and match blades as needed.
Expected to deliver better performance and memory bandwidth
Lower latency and higher memory loadings
32-bit capability with 64-bit compatibility
Integration and consulting services are available

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