Intel adds processors to 64-bit server platform

Intel Corporation has added five new processors to its 64-bit portfolio.
Aimed at the mid tier enterprise segment, the new platform is expected to
increase application performance, improve server uptime and manage large sets of
data.

The company claims that the 64-bit Intel Xeon processor MP platform delivers
performance increases up to 70% across a range of enterprise and scientific
applications over the previous generation Intel Xeon processor MP. The platform
is available with up to 8 MB of Level 3 (L3) cache.

The platform, codenamed 'Truland', includes 64-bit Intel Xeon Processors
multiprocessor (MP) and the Intel E8500 chipset. Architected for dual-core
technology, the new chipset prepares customers for the forthcoming transition to
multiple cores and new innovations such as Intel Virtualization technology.

Apparently, for the first time in any MP server platform, Intel has combined
Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology1, PCI Express, DDR2-400 Memory and Demand
Based Switching with Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology.

Collectively, these features help to expand memory addressability, increase
server performance and improve reliability. The 64-bit Intel Xeon processor MP
is aimed at mid-tier enterprise applications, such as supply chain management,
enterprise resource management, customer relationship management and small and
medium business databases.

The Intel E8500 chipset has a 667MHz dual, independent front side bus and is
designed with 10.6GBs of system bandwidth, more than three times the bandwidth
of the previous generation. These and other features provide the infrastructure
to support forthcoming dual-core Intel Xeon processors MP including "Paxville",
currently planned for the first quarter of 2006. The software network provides
development tools, training and advice for corporate and independent software
developers building application for 64-bits, multi-core architectures and other
future Intel platform technologies.

Contact: Intel Technology, 136 Airport Road, Bangalore 560017

Tel: 080-5075000