Intel has launched its first dual-core Xeon processor
equipped with the company’s new power efficiency technology, to
increase processing speeds and reduce power costs.
Datacentres are increasingly having to take account of their
energy costs as servers rapidly increase their processing
power.
With total dissipated power (TDP) of 31 watts, the new
low-voltage dual-core Intel Xeon processor is ideal for deployments
requiring high computer density and power optimisation, said
Intel.
A number of server suppliers, including IBM and HP, have already
announced that they will be using the new processor in their
systems.
Intel is also planning to offer a blade server solution powered
by up to two of the new dual-core Intel Xeon processors for
ultra-dense, low-power environments where density is limited by
power and cooling capabilities.
The Intel Server Compute Blade SBXD62 will be sold through
resellers and will be aimed at SMEs. The dual-core Intel Xeon
processor LV (low voltage) comes as either a 2.0GHz or 1.66GHz
solution.