AMD augments six-core Opteron chip line: News in brief

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AMD augments six-core Opteron chip line: News in brief

Mark Fontecchio, News Writer
AMD adds to its six-core Opteron server chip line
Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) has added new versions of its six-core Opteron x86 processor that are either more energy efficient or more powerful than the original.

The six-core Opteron debuted

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a couple of months ago. The new versions include the HE model, a 2 GHz or 2.1 GHz chip that consumes 55 watts (W) of power, and the SE model, a more powerful version running at 2.8 GHz but that consumes 105 W. The original runs 2.2 GHz to 2.6 GHZ and consumes 75 W.

HP is expected to be the first server manufacturer to sell boxes featuring the new chips, with other server hardware vendrors to follow.

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Future Facilities updates data center CFD software
The new version of 6SigmaDC from Future Facilities includes features to address the cooling design of IT equipment, the design and layout of new and upgraded data centers, and the configuration of racks and cabinets.

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