[May 25, 2012] AMD unveils Open Compute Project server platform specification Tweet May 25, 2012 (Datamonitor via COMTEX) -- AMD has unveiled Roadrunner, an Open Compute Project server platform specification, for general purpose compute, cloud infrastructure, high-performance compute and storage needs of the financial services industry. 'Roadrunner' is a single platform with two configurations, one for HPC and a second configuration that suits general purpose, cloud infrastructure and storage servers for a total of four applications, the company said. The specification currently includes the following features, 16 inch x 16.5 inch motherboard, component population options depending on target usage, flexible form-factor support including 1U, 1.5U, 2U and 3U, open machine management, and support for the full portfolio of AMD Opteron 6000 Series processors with highest memory capacity and bandwidth operation, the company added. "By working with the industry to move technology forward, rather than focusing on proprietary solutions, AMD has both strengthened and gained momentum through collaboration. AMD is once again leading the charge by driving the Open Compute initiative into new markets with our "Roadrunner" board specification, optimized for financial services," says Lisa Su, senior vice president and general manager, Global Business Units, AMD. http://www.datamonitor.com Republication or redistribution, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without prior written consent. Datamonitor shall not be liable for errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]