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Some additional info here: http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2012/02/29/amd-to-acquire-server-innovator-seamicro/ http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/a
by Ecio78 15y ago
Some additional info here: http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2012/02/29/amd-to-acquire-server-innovator-seamicro/ http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2012/02/29/amd-t...
AMD will acquire low-power server specialist SeaMicro for $334 million
The basic building block of the SeaMicro system is a credit card-sized compute block, comprised of a CPU and its chipset, DRAM, and a custom SeaMicro ASIC (application specific integrated circuit). SeaMicro’s patented I/O virtualization allows companies to save money by using fewer cables and network interface cards (NICs) to connect to networks and storage.
- Quequau 15y agoThat reminds me, Calxeda was making noises a few months ago about competing in that space using ARM cores. Cruising their site I don't see anything new so I guess they weren't as far along with their development as they were saying.
- Ecio78 15y agoAFAIK they were working together with HP on their labs: http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/02/hp-and-calxedas-moonshot-arm-servers-will-bring-all-the-boys-to/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/02/hp-and-calxedas-moonshot-...