Harry - Re: " Does this mean Intel is going to start building internet servers and competing with it's customers, like cpq, dell, ibm, and HP? "
In the last few days, Intel announced their intention of delivering a specific processor for switch and router controllers that will permit standardized versions of these boxes (Switches/routers) using Intel's components as opposed to the individual custom ASICs that the various switch/router manufacturers now design for their "boxes".
If successful (IF) the costs of switches/routers will come down and performance will improve along with Intel's process technology roadmap, as opposed to the "Balkanized" approach that now exists with widely different HARDWARE architectures from Cisco, 3COM, Nortel, Jupiter, Xylan, etc., etc.
Intel's approach is to provide a STANDARD BASIS for the inner hardware of these machines, providing a growth market for more Intel silicon.
Paul |
