Servers support Socket F AMD Opteron processors.

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Optimized for AMD Opteron(TM) 8000, 2000, and 1000 Series processors, A+ Server series is comprised of dual-core processor Socket F (1207) and single-processor Socket AM2 solutions. Products utilize 560-1,000 W, high-efficiency (85%+) power supplies and include 8 or 16 DDR2 memory as well as AMD Virtualization(TM) technology. Servers are offered as quad Socket F systems in 1U and 4U chassis as well as optimized dual Socket F systems in 1U chassis.



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Supermicro Rolls Out A+ Servers(TM) Supporting Next-Generation Socket F (1207) AMD Opteron(TM) Processors



High-Efficiency A+ Server Solutions Boost Performance and Lower Total Cost of Ownership

SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 15 -- Supermicro Computer, Inc., the leader in high-efficiency servers, chassis and mainboards, today launched its first wave of server solutions optimized for Next-Generation AMD Opteron(TM) 8000, 2000 and 1000 Series processors. Supermicro's new dual-core processor Socket F (1207) and single-processor Socket AM2 solutions improve energy-efficiency, boost performance and reduce total cost of ownership (TCO).

"Supermicro's broad line of platforms based on Next-Generation AMD Opteron processors provide the channel with immediate availability of high-end solutions," said Randy Allen, Corporate Vice President, Server and Workstation Division, AMD (NYSE:AMD). "With the industry leadership of AMD64 and the engineering and server leadership of Supermicro, customers of the new A+ server solutions can see enhanced performance and efficiency advantages to meet their compute-intensive needs."

"Supermicro's highly optimized quad Socket F systems in 1U and 4U chassis as well as its optimized dual Socket F systems in 1U chassis are available immediately," said Alex Hsu, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, Supermicro Computer, Inc. "With Supermicro system level benefits such as 16 DIMMs in a 1U platform or four processors in a 1U system, we are experiencing very strong demand for these new A+ server solutions."

Leveraging high-efficiency (85% and higher) power supplies in combination with energy-efficient, high-performing DDR2 memory, Supermicro improves performance-per-watt and provides substantial energy savings to the end-user. These new systems also deliver AMD Virtualization(TM) (AMD-VTM) technology, which enhances virtualization software efficiency and reduces CPU overhead to help users consolidate applications.

Supermicro will showcase a full lineup of Socket F and AM2 solutions at LinuxWorld 2006, Booth 828, Moscone Convention Center, San Francisco, CA on August 15-18, including:

- A+ Server 1021M-T2+ 650 (R): 1U DP Socket F, SATA, 16 DDR2, 650W high efficiency power
- A+ Server 1021M-T2 / 82: 1U DP Socket F, SATA / SCSI, 8 DDR2, 560W high efficiency power
- A+ Server 1041M-T2 / 82: 1U Quad Socket F, SCSI / SATA, 16 DDR2, 1000W high efficiency power
- A+ Server 1011S-T2: 1U 1P Socket AM2, SATA, 4 DDR2, 260W
- A+ Server 2021M-T2R / 82R: 2U DP Socket F, SATA / SCSI, 8 DDR2 700W redundant high efficiency
- A+ Server 4041M-T2R / 82R: 4U/Tower Quad Socket F, SCSI / SATA, 16 DDR2, 1000W high efficiency

For more details on Supermicro's A+ Server solutions, visit http://www.supermicro.com/Aplus.

About Supermicro Computer, Inc.

Established in 1993, Supermicro emphasizes superior product design and uncompromising quality control to produce industry-leading serverboards, chassis and server systems. These mission-critical Server Building Block solutions provide benefits across many environments, including data center deployment, high-performance computing, high-end workstations, storage networks and standalone server installations. For more information on Supermicro's complete line of advanced motherboards, SuperServers, and chassis, visit www.Supermicro.com/Aplus, email Marketing@Supermicro.com or call the San Jose, CA headquarters at +1 408-503-8000.

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CONTACT: Supermicro Computer, Inc. - Marketing@Supermicro.com or +1-408-503-8000

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