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New Rackable Systems Cloudrack Introduces Breakthrough Density Optimization For Cloud Computing
2008-11-01
Ultra-Efficient Enclosure Delivers Innovative, Best-in-Class Density and
Configurability; Lowers TCO
FREMONT, Calif., ? October 30, 2008 ? Rackable Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:
RACK), a leading provider of servers and storage products for large-scale data
centers, today announced the availability of the Rackable Systems CloudRack™, a
new, highly-efficient enclosure that includes one-of-a-kind rack and server
designs. CloudRack?s innovative new design provides one of the industry?s most
optimized compute and storage densities to date. Available in some of the widest
ranges of configurability options on the market today, CloudRack can help cloud
computing environments to scale cost effectively.
?Rackable Systems continues to focus on data center density and efficiency,
while offering our customers the widest possible set of configurations that fit
their specific needs,? said Mark Barrenechea, president and CEO of Rackable
Systems. ?The Rackable Systems CloudRack sets a new standard for density and
configurability for cloud computing. In a 44U cabinet configuration, it can
support up to 44 trays, 704 cores and 352 TBs of storage.?
CloudRack remains true to the company?s vision of providing the most
Eco-Logical™ and economical solution to customers. The product?s ultra-efficient
server ?tray? design eliminates unnecessary parts, and instead focuses on
delivering increased compute and storage densities as compared to other cloud
solutions on the market. Its ?rack-centric? design, with common cooling
infrastructure at the cabinet level instead of within each server, increases
overall reliability and power efficiency. These design elements provide greater
access to key components, thereby lowering both data center service and energy
costs.
The CloudRack delivers compelling density (both compute and storage) advantages
to Rackable Systems? worldwide customers in Internet, Federal, oil and gas,
financial services and other HPC market segments. With up to 44 trays in a 44U
cabinet, each with one or two dual-socket servers and eight 3.5? drives, the
CloudRack enclosure delivers up to eight 3.5? drives per board. This represents
Rackable Systems? most balanced and efficient density offering to date.
?It?s clear that power efficiency, density and an optimized balance of
high-performance computing power and storage capacity are all critical success
factors for organizations that process large amounts of data within cloud
computing environments,? said Jed Scaramella, senior research analyst,
Datacenters, IDC. ?Companies like Rackable Systems understand this market and
its customers, and are continually raising the bar for configurability,
efficiency, density, serviceability and reliability within the rapidly-expanding
cloud computing environment.?
To allow maximum customer flexibility within the ordering process, the Rackable
Systems CloudRack CR1000 model is available in the following configurations:
Build-to-Order (BTO) Configurations ? Rackable Systems will either offer a 22U
(CR1000-22U) or a 44U (CR1000-44U) cabinet and a specific number of compatible
trays (choice of Intel® Xeon®-based TR1000-SC1 or TR1000-BN1, or AMD Opteron™-based
TR1000-F1 at launch). Rackable Systems will build-to-order based on specified
configurations.
Integrated Configurations ? Rackable Systems will offer several pre-configured
models that integrate 20 or 40 supported server trays and allow 2U or 4U in the
cabinet for networking equipment in either a 22U or 44U cabinet, respectively.
Customers may contact Rackable Systems for specific integrated configurations.
Availability and Support
The Rackable Systems CloudRack will support what is believed to be the broadest
selection of Intel®- and AMD-based server boards available from a server
provider.
CloudRack is available immediately with support for Intel® Xeon® 5100, 5200,
5300 or 5400 Series Processors on server boards that are based on the Intel®
S5000 Chipset, Intel® 5100 Chipset or Intel® 5400 Chipset, and will also support
future Intel® Nehalem processor families (next generation Intel® Xeon®
processor).
CloudRack will also immediately support the current generation of AMD Opteron™-based
2200 and 2300 series processors (?Barcelona?), with planned support for the
upcoming Opteron™ processor (?Shanghai?) and next generation ?Fiorano? platform.
For information about specific configurations, pricing or Rackable Systems?
Build-to-Order (BTO) model, please visit Rackable Systems at
www.rackable.com/cloudrack
Note to editors: High-resolution photos of Rackable Systems CloudRack are
available for download at
www.rackable.com/cloudrack.
About Rackable Systems
Rackable Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: RACK) is a leading provider of Eco-Logical™
servers and storage for large-scale data center deployments. The company?s
products are designed to provide benefits in the areas of density, thermal
efficiency, serviceability, power distribution, data center mobility and remote
management. Founded in 1999 and based in Fremont, California, Rackable Systems
is a founding member of The Green Grid and serves Internet, enterprise software,
federal government, entertainment, financial services, oil and gas exploration
and HPC customers worldwide.
To learn more about Rackable Systems, visit
www.rackable.com.
Contact Information:
Schwartz Communications, Inc.
Jen Spark
415-512-0770
rackablesystems@schwartz-pr.com
Rackable Systems , Eco-Logical and CloudRack are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Rackable Systems, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their
respective holders.
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