Intel targets micro server segment
Intel has unveiled its roadmap for low power processors for the emerging micro server category. It includes a new server processor based on the Intel Atom processor microarchitecture targeted for 2012.
Micro servers share infrastructure resources and are suitable for workloads where many low power, dense servers may be more efficient than fewer, more robust servers. Intel says it will deliver four new processors for the category that span 45W high performance to sub -10W, all with server features including 64bit, Intel Virtualization Technology and error correcting code.
Companies are said to be already planning designs based on these processors, including Intel Xeon processors E3-1260L and E3-1220L in production now.
