Transmeta loses server design win to Intel
By Bruce Gain, EBN
Aug 1, 2001 (7:07 PM)
URL: ebnews.com
Amphus Inc. has opted for Intel Corp.'s Pentium III-M for its low-power server platforms, reversing a decision to use Transmeta Corp.'s Crusoe processor.
Last winter, Transmeta announced its Crusoe chip would power servers made by Amphus, RLX Technologies Inc., and FiberCycle Technologies.
Transmeta touted the design wins, saying that a server using an Intel Pentium or Athlon processor from Advanced Micro Devices Inc. could consume 60W or more and dissipate commensurately more heat.
But according to Amphus, its decision to go with Intel's Pentium III was based on an ensemble of factors, such as additional features offered by Intel. "We evaluated currently available low-power processors for our Virgo platform and, through rigorous testing, we concluded that Intel's low-voltage processors deliver the best balance of performance and powerconsumption," said Henry Fung, Amphus' chairman and chief executive.
"These processors also enable our current Virgo solution to offer server-class features, such as ECC memory support, and will allow future versions to offer SMP capability."
Amphus and Intel will jointly promote Amphus's Virgo ultra-dense server platform that will serve OEMs and ODMs (Original Design Manufacturers).
According to Amphus, its platform will enables service providers, hosting companies, Web site operators and enterprises to reduce their server operating costs by up to 85 percent. |
