Sun Introduces Carrier-Grade, 64-Thread Rackmount Server

By DE Editors

Sun Microsystems, Inc. (Santa Clara, CA) introduced the Sun Netra T5220 server, said to be the industry’s first carrier-grade, 64-thread rackmount server. The Sun Netra T5220 server is the industry’s only Network Equipment Building Standard (NEBS) Level 3 Certified Rack Server based on the UltraSPARC T2 processor, according to Sun.

Powered by the Solaris 10 OS, a secure carrier-grade OS for the telecommunications industry, the Sun Netra T5220 server delivers multithreaded world-record performance in a space-efficient, 20-inch-deep package. It is a suitable platform for virtualization and consolidation, offering 64 virtual systems in a 2U, 20-inch-deep form factor. Other features include an integrated no-cost virtualization technologies with a choice of Solaris Containers and Sun Logical Domains (LDoms); integrated on-chip cryptographic acceleration and 10 Gigabit Ethernet computing; expandability and I/O performance from six PCI slots and four Ethernet interfaces; and enhanced system uptime with high on-chip RAS, redundant power supplies, hot-pluggable disk drives and support for hardware RAID.

The Sun Netra T5220 server powered by UltraSPARC T2 processors is available now with entry-level pricing starting at $14,995. For details on customer and ISV support go to ISV support of the Sun Netra T5220 server. For details on the server itself, go to Sun Netra T5220 server, or for other information, go to Sun Microsystems.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.