AMD launching new 64-bit ARM chip for data centers
AMD is bolstering its chip portfolio with a new ARM processor designed for data center needs across developing server and embedded networking markets.
It's no secret that one of the world's best-known chipmakers is financially struggling. But AMD's plan to cut 18 global datacenters down to just two facilities represents the company's biggest challenge in its recent history. Here's why.
Previously code named "Seattle," the generically-named A1100 System-on-Chip (SoC) falls within the Opteron processor family dedicated to networking, servers and storage.
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To meet high-speed network demand needs, AMD highlighted the implementation of up to eight ARM Cortex-A57 processors, dual 64-bit DDR3/DDR4 channels, dual 10Gb Ethernet network connectivity options and 14 SATA-3 ports, among other specs.
AMD revealed the Opteron A1100 SoC has already gone through advanced development stages with select customers for several quarters.
Among some of the collaborations already underway include open software development involving Red Hat and SUSE and a partnership with storage and compute company Silver Lining Systems to integrate SLS fabric with the chip for handling workloads directed toward cloud and hyperscale data centers.
Nevertheless, the A1100 SoC is available in mass production quantities, starting today.
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