Gigabyte announced two server products that utilize Cavium's ThunderX ARMv8 architecture to pack 384 cores into a 4-node, 2U package. The new H270-T70 server brings x86 alternative processing power to hyperscale with the new MY70-HD0 dual socket motherboard.
The new server uses two 48-core ARMv8 2.5 GHz ThunderX processors per node with up to 1 TB of DDR4 running at 2400 MHz and two Cortina CS4343 40 Gbps NICs. Full IPMI 2.0 remote management is also included per node with remote boot, reset, image mounting and complete system monitoring/diagnostics. The processing power combined with high speed DRAM is topped off by high speed interconnects to support datacenter workloads.
DDR4 support comes in 64 slots, 16 per node, that take advantage of ECC technology. DDR4 increases DRAM bandwidth by 50 percent while consuming 35 percent less power than previous-generation registered ECC DDR3. With up to 1 TB of DRAM per node, your workload can scale-out further.
To ensure each node is not bottlenecked by network constraints, each node features dual 40 GbE QSFP+ fiber ports powered by the Cortina CS4343 controllers. Users can expect sub-1 millisecond latency for high bandwidth applications while consuming little power.
"We have already developed and released ARM-based products oriented toward lightweight workloads and storage applications," said Gigabyte's Alex Liu. "But now with the MT70-HD0 and the H270-T70, we are adding the industry's first cache-coherent two-socket ARM platform to our portfolio using Cavium ThunderX processors, enabling a solution suitable for datacenter grade workloads. We have already begun initial shipments of these systems."
The system is powered by dual 1600 W redundant power supplies with 80 Plus Platinum efficiency. Each of the four nodes holds four 2.5" drive bays, and dual USB 3.0 ports on the front provide easy access for software installations.
The new H270-T70 server is shipping now, but we have yet to receive pricing information.
The new server uses two 48-core ARMv8 2.5 GHz ThunderX processors per node with up to 1 TB of DDR4 running at 2400 MHz and two Cortina CS4343 40 Gbps NICs. Full IPMI 2.0 remote management is also included per node with remote boot, reset, image mounting and complete system monitoring/diagnostics. The processing power combined with high speed DRAM is topped off by high speed interconnects to support datacenter workloads.
DDR4 support comes in 64 slots, 16 per node, that take advantage of ECC technology. DDR4 increases DRAM bandwidth by 50 percent while consuming 35 percent less power than previous-generation registered ECC DDR3. With up to 1 TB of DRAM per node, your workload can scale-out further.
To ensure each node is not bottlenecked by network constraints, each node features dual 40 GbE QSFP+ fiber ports powered by the Cortina CS4343 controllers. Users can expect sub-1 millisecond latency for high bandwidth applications while consuming little power.
"We have already developed and released ARM-based products oriented toward lightweight workloads and storage applications," said Gigabyte's Alex Liu. "But now with the MT70-HD0 and the H270-T70, we are adding the industry's first cache-coherent two-socket ARM platform to our portfolio using Cavium ThunderX processors, enabling a solution suitable for datacenter grade workloads. We have already begun initial shipments of these systems."
The system is powered by dual 1600 W redundant power supplies with 80 Plus Platinum efficiency. Each of the four nodes holds four 2.5" drive bays, and dual USB 3.0 ports on the front provide easy access for software installations.
The new H270-T70 server is shipping now, but we have yet to receive pricing information.
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