ASI Corp., Ingram Micro and Tech Data on board to sell Supermicro solutions based on AMD64 processor technology
SUNNYVALE, CALIF. -- October 10, 2005 --AMD
(NYSE: AMD) today announced general availability of a broad range of
AMD64 technology-based server and motherboard solutions from Supermicro
Computer, Inc., through three leading distributors, offering Supermicro
solution providers and technology buyers greater choice in the x86
server market. ASI Corp., a leading distributor of wholesale computer
components and peripheral products in North America; Ingram Micro Inc.,
the world’s largest technology distributor; and Tech Data Corporation,
a leading global provider of IT products, logistics management and
other value-added services, are now selling server building blocks
designed and manufactured by Supermicro.
"Supermicro, a market leader in x86 server and motherboard solutions
for the distribution channel, has chosen the AMD Opteron processor to
augment their server product offerings and give customers broader
platform choice through a team of leading distributors," said Patrick
Moorhead, vice president, Global Channel Marketing, AMD. "We commend
Supermicro for listening to its customers and channel partners and
choosing the industry-leading performance-per-watt benefits of AMD64
multi-core processors. With Supermicro, AMD now has access to a broader
market for servers than we have had, as resellers and integrators offer
new AMD Opteron processor-based servers to help satisfy the growing
need for industry-leading x86 platforms in small and medium-size
businesses."
Consistent with Supermicro’s strategy to offer high-quality
component-based solutions, the AMD Opteron processor with Direct
Connect Architecture provides simultaneous high-performance 32- and
64-bit computing and is designed to power server and workstation
solutions for today’s most demanding business applications.
"We strive to build solutions based on leading innovative and reliable
technology, and by adding AMD64 technology into our portfolio of
offerings, we are able to significantly broaden the choices available
to our customers," said Wally Liaw, vice president, International
Sales, Supermicro. "Supermicro’s new solutions optimized for AMD64
dual-core technology will provide end users with the performance and
reliability needed to realize the full potential of their
business-critical applications."
ASI announced immediate availability of its Nspire line of
motherboards, barebones servers and integrated server solutions
designed and manufactured by Supermicro. All of these products are
powered by AMD Opteron processors and are dual-core ready. For more
information on the Nspire AMD Opteron processor-based products from
Supermicro, call (800)200-0274 or visit www.asipartner.com.
"The outstanding performance of Dual-Core AMD Opteron processors
combined with Supermicro’s quality and reliable boards and systems will
enable ASI to offer a compelling solution to our system integrator and
reseller customers," said Brian Paterson, vice president of sales and
marketing, U.S., ASI. "ASI is dedicated to providing our channel
partners with the best components available in the market today, so
that they can build complete, high-performance server solutions."
The latest AMD Opteron processor-based motherboards and barebones
servers from Supermicro are also now available from Ingram Micro and
Tech Data. For more information on Ingram Micro or Tech Data solutions,
call (800)456-8000 or (800)237-8931, respectively.
For more information on the various Supermicro server, workstation and motherboard offerings, go to www.amd.com/supermicro.
Source: AMD Press Release
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