
5.2The AMD Opteron Processor
AMD Opteron processors with Direct Connect Architecture include several new features, including seamless
■x64 Architecture
■Three HyperTransport links supporting up to 24 Gbyte/sec peak bandwidth per processor
■Integrated
■Individual
■Low power usage and cooling requirements - AMD Opteron processors running at 68W offer efficient heat dissipation without reducing performance
■AMD PowerNow! technology can deliver performance on demand while minimizing power consumption
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■NEBS certified
■Socket F
The following processors are supported on the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server:
■CPU, Opteron,
■CPU, Opteron,
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